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laws as embodied in the recent Brit
ish orders in council.
Difficulty in maintaining the right
OF neutral nations TO ship conditional
contraband to other neutral powers.
Is foreseen by officials as a result os
adoption as German prize rule OF
the same provision a. that in the Brit.
ish orders in council regarding goods
consigned TO order over which
there has been 80 much discussion.
The United States government aas
consistently held that this usual com.
mercisl process is perfectly Iegitima te
and that before goods consigned ITO
order" can be SEIZED. the belligerent
government attempting TO make the
seizure must assume the burden OF
proof that the goods are unneutral or
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ia SECRET
INDICTMENTS
GRAND JURY PROBING MU.
NICIPAL AFFAIRS AT STEU-
BENvILLE REPORTS.
findings Not Made Public But Are
Said 10 Include Three Officials.
Other Charges.

Special Dispatch TO the Intelixeneer.
5IEUBENNILI1E. o.. April %
The grand jury which has been
deiving into municipal affairs here
Tor two weeks. under the eve OF As
sistant Attorney General n. z. Bal
lard. reported tonight and adjourned
until June !. Altogether ia secret
indictments were found and not made
public. under court instructions. The
Hist includes three city oficials. a city
contractor and two relatives OF a city
omcial The offenses are for illegal
contracting. forged vouchers, charg.
ing excessive fees. disposing OF city
property for junk. in fact the various
phases of municipal ship scuttling.
In addition there are number OF
speakeasy. gambling and house OF IN.
fame indictments. Attorney General
Ballard will be here for the trials
which will be speedily had.
otfeiaIs Gloomy.
City officials who have been expect.
ing a whitewash are in gloom to
night. and the finding has created a
sensation in political and other cir.
cles here. In addition, State Exam.
iner John A. Bliss has voluminous
records OF immortality and other OH.
cial delinquencies that are practlc.
ally unprintable and will shock the
community when filed with the State
auditor. Based on these. the city Off.
cials will be asked 10 step down and
out. The grand jury will also make
a number OF recommendations in mu
nicipal matters. which are deplor
able.
The grand jury. in resolutions. cen
sured the city oficials for letting con
tracts for less than $500 without Sc
curing the lowest estimates. and for
passing such contracts out TO friends
Also for giving authority TO irrespon
sible persons to sell city property
and not account for same. Also for
permitting prize fighting. There are
ia indictments. No capiases were
served tonight.
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Germany &:dy Put An End
TO All Neutral Commerce

WASHINGTON. April 20 = Press
dispatches from Berlin announcing
important amendments to the German
prize rules were noted at the state
department today. with some concern.
While officials will await the text
OF these amendments before making
any statements for publication, appre-
hension is expressed privately that IL
the new rules are correctly outlined
In the dispatches. they mark a not
able advance by Germany towards
the absolute exclusion OF neutral com
merce from the high seas. This comes.
II is pointed out. just at the moment
when all OF the neutral powers have
been bringing pressure TO bear upon
the allied powers 10 abate the sever
ity OF the blockade rules and prize
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are intended for the enemy's govern
ment
Officials are even more concerned
over the reported new German rule
that a ship with conditional contra
band bound for a neutral port shall be
liable TO capture and that the condi
uonal contraband may be confiscated
without regard 10 tho consignee when
the ship is destined for neut al
country from which the nations al
war with Germany obtain conditional
contrsband articles
Since submarines alone of the Ger.
man naval craft are able now to navi
gate the open seas. IL Is supposed that
enforcement Of this rule would be ac
companied by assertion of right 10
destroy ships and cargo or the plea OF
inability TO take them into port.
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INJURIES FATAL
Martinsour9 Young Man injured In
Auto Accident Last Week Sue.
eumbs 70 His Injuries.

-. cial Dispatch o. the Intelligence
MARTiNSBUR re. W. Va. April ~
Hollis A. LneberE. a well known
young man Of this city. died In q local
hospital tonight from injuries suffered
In an automobile accident on the WI
Transport Turnpike. near here. We'd
nesday night. ~ last week. BE ana
two companions were returning 70
Martinsburg from Hagerstown in a
car driven by r. Hsgerstown man. who
was not familiar with the road. ana
who lost control Of the machine al
a sharp curve and dashed into q tree.
Young Lneberg's hips were crushed
and he was injured Internally. he
was AGED twent-six. a native OF She-
nandoah county. Va. and had resided
here a number Of years
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TEDDY ADMITS DISCUSSING
NOMINATION WITH BOSSES"
Also ADMITS TIL AT HE
AGREED TO ACCEPT PLATrS
LEADERSHIP If ELECTED.
spent Five Hours Under Strenuous
Cros-examination and Leaves
Stand Amid Lau9hter.

SYRACUSE. n. r.. April 22.-The
odore Roosevelt. former President OF
the United States. spent ave strenu.
Gus hours under cross-examination IN
the Supreme Court here today. He
admitted without any hesitation that
no had verbally and in writing dis
cusseo with bosses" the question OF
scunns tne nomination for Govern.
or OF the State OF New York.
He identified as his a letter he
wrote 10 Lemuel r. Quigg. OF New
,ork. Republican leader. and now a
ueiekste 10 the State constitutional
convention, In which he acquiesced
10 ouigg's assurances to former
United states Senator Thomas g.
piau that he would. In the event Of
ms election. respect the Senator's DO
sition as head OF the Republican par
~ and would consult with him free
ters."
He testified that he did confer with
Mr. Plat, the so-called Easy Boss. -
put. ne added. he did so with regard
70 the interests OF the party. with a
genuine desire to keep the Republi.
- hetV tc<ttntf anu minimize the
centrifugal Influences" within that
narty and prevent Il from flying asun-
der.
The Colonel stepped from the stand
~ the end OF the day amid roars OF
laughter he had caused. He had
been answering questions and incl.
dentally asking a few OF the attorneys
crossexamining him. about Mr..
Platts opposition to n bill in the New
York legislature providing for a tar
upon franchises. The witness told
how he had finally secured the pass
age Of the bill against the wishes OF
Mr. Platt and other leaders of the
Republican organization. Then he
was asked whether upon the final
passage Of the bill. which caused the
break between himself and Senator
Platt he had sent To the Senator in
Washington a telegram containing
nothing but the two words. Three
cheers"
Was Characteristic.
Il don't remember the telegram. -
the Colonel solemnly replied. Then
he made . grimace. smiled, slapped
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VA. DEBT CASE MONDAY

Special Dispatch 60 the Intelligencer.
CHARLESTON. W. Va. April 22.-
Governor Hatfield returned at noon
today from Washington where he has
been since Tuesday in consultation
with the Virginia debt commission
which win remain in the city until the
termination Of which was laid over
until Monday.
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STRENGTH AND CONDITION
OF ARMY CHEERS ENGLAND
REPORTS OF HIGH OFFICIALS
INSPIRE CONFIDENCE
AMONG THE PEOPLE.
Indications Point 10 Big Forward
Movement Soon in All
Theatres of War.

LONDON. April 20. s:l5 n NJ
Glowing accounts OF the strength and
condition OF the British army and OF
the great Increase In the output OF
munitions which. Il H. expected. will
next month amount 60 IS times what
II was last September. given BY Da-
Nid Lloyd George. chancellor of tho
exchequer. and Harold J. Tenant.
parliamentary secretary OF the wnr
once. In the House OF Commons.
have increased the enthusiasm and
confidence OF the people Of England
in the war which they and their al
lies are wsging on the continents OF
Europe. Asia and Africa.
Supplementing the statement OF tho
chancellor that Great Britain has
more than 90 divisions OF troops on
the continent. and that the output OF
munitions has been enormously in
creased. Mr.. Tenant to-day. speak.
ing on behalf OF the secretary for
war. Lord Kitchener. declared that
recruiting had been most satisfacto-
~ and graiifying: that the health OF
the troops was splendid. and that the
wounded were in the London hospit-
ale "a hours after they were strick-
on in France. He wished TO impress
upon the country the necessity OF In
creasing the supplies Of artillery am
ruunition. adding there is no limit to
the amount required"
The frankness OF the cabinet min
listers I'm making known the number
of men at the front. and the reports
that reach London from various
sources have convinced the people
that at last the big effort against
Germany and Turkey Is about 20
commence. Both in the Aegean and
North seas there are signs of increas-
ing activity. From to-day all steam
boat communication with Holland is
stopped by order of the British gov
ernment.
Movement In North Sea.
Taken I'm connection with the news
from Berlin that British submarines
have been in the Blight O. Helgoland.
where the German admiralty lays
claim to having sunk one. and perhaps
more. this Is believed 10 foreshadow
some movement in the North sea.
while there Is no longer any endeavor
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WOUNDS FATAL
Former Manager Of Reading Baseball
Club Who Attempted Suicide Tive
Days AGO Dies OF Injury.

READING. Pa, April 22.-Jacob
Weitzel. forty-two years old. for some
years manager OF the Reading club
Of the Tri-State Baseball league who
shot himself two days ago. died to-
day. He never reEained conscious.
ness after sending three bullets into
his body.
Weitzel left a note In which he said
th7i be- feared the result Of nervous
breakdown. He frequently had e1.
pressed regret that the Tri State
league had diabanded. thereby depriv.
Ing Reading Of organized baseball
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ITALIAN MERCHANT IS
SHOT FROM AMBUSH

UNIONTOwN. Pa. April 22.-Frank
Manfredi. 40. a wealthy Italian mer-
chant Of Masontown. was shot and xiii.
cd from ambush near Leckrone late
today. II was the third attempt on
Manfredls life In three years Three
years ago he was stabbed IN the alb.
domen and last year he was shot three
times In the body. The persecution OF
the merchant is said 20 have been
caused by his alleged resignation from
secret society Manfred was driv.
Ing along a country road when fired
on. His body was rlddled with iron
sluEs. Two armed posses with blood
hounds are seeking the slayer
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SHIPPING BETWEEN HOLLAND
AND GREAT BRITAIN SUSPENDED

AMSTERDAM. VIA London. April
22. $50 .. m.)-The following or
hcial statement was issued here to
day In behalf Of the British govern.
mont:
AN shipping between Holland and
The United Kingdom r. stopped for
the time being No ships will leave
the United Kingdom for Holland after
today ships from Holland will no,
BE- admitted 10 the United Kingdom
after today.
TT D. hoped shortly 20 resume limit.
Cd csrEo and passenger tranic ape-
cial arrangements have been made for
the transfer ~ malls
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PHILADELPHIA oUARANriNEo

PHILADELPHIA. April p n large
part Of the extreme southern section OF
Philadelphia was placed under stricf
quarantine today BY the state live
stock sanitary board. owing 10 the out
break ~ the foot and mouth disease
In the pigEerieH ~ the districts ~
transportation 81 I've stock will be per.
mitted and not even dogs will be- ~.
lowed to run 81 large within the terrt.
tory under quarantine
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WILL ASK CITIZENS TO
AID IN FIGHTING FIRES.

HARRISBURG. Pa. April ~
Governor Brumbaugh will issue a
proclamation calling upon all citizens
70 lend their aid In extinguishing the
forest hres that are sweeping through
forests and woodlands IN many coun-
ties of the state. The governor said
this afternoon that he received the
appeal Of the Wild Life League or
pennsylvania and Intended 70 respond
20 10 lmmedlafnlY
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MANY TITLED PERSONS
NAMED IN CASUALTY LIST

PARIS. April % t2.25 D. nj
Tout Paris. a Social register 81 the
french capital just ISSUED. contains
ne names of 1900 Parisians killed on
ne battlefield up 10 February %. 1915.
included IN this number are the
names ~ % generals. 3s7 other %.
noers. IL priests and i97 titled mem
hers ~ the sristocracv.
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SON-IN-LAW OF EDW ARD
BREITUNG BRINGS SUIT
FOR ALIENATION
of Affections of His Wife-Asks
$4,000 Damages-Not Per-
mitted to See His Wife.

NEW YORK. April 22-The second
trial OF the $4,000 damage sut
brought by Max Frederick kleist a
chauffeur, against his father-in-law
EDWARD n. Breitung, capitalist ana
owner OF the steamship Dacia. now
In the custody OF French prize court.
was begun today in the United States
district court. Klelst alleges that the
directions OF his wife. Juliet. were
alienated by her father who prevents
her from living with him.
The first hearing was declared a
mistrial by direction of the presiding
Judge. after the publicantion OF an
interview with Kleist during the trial
lhe court held that the publicity CIV
en- the statement might influence the
jury.
Edward Crowley. Kleist's counsel.
In outlining his case asserted that
Miss Breitung had conducted the
counting. Lutte time was lost in
3 kla cling Kleist on the stand After
Identifying affectionate letters writ
ten by Juliet TO Kleist before and
after their marriage. the witness de-
scribed an effort he made to see mis-
wife while she was stopping with her
parents At their hotel in this city. lie
testified that Mrs. Breitung had there
insulted him and attacked his char
acter. He quoted her as saying You
cannot see Juliet. She does not love
you any more"
Insisted on Seeing wife.
kleist said he insisted upon seeing
mis- wife and that finally she appeared.
weeping. The witness testified that
Mrs Breitung told him that he was
unable to support her daughter. md
that later Mr.. Breitung offered him a
good position in New Mexico. He told
his fatherinlaw. he said. that ne did
not want TO go so far away.
Later. Kleist continued he vent
again to the Breitung's hotel. in re-
sponse to a telegram from his wife.
1 met my wife" he testified. "and she
fell in my arms and said: Max.
still love you Don't mind what my
father and mother say. as mother lust
hates you"
Letters from Juliet TO Max were
| then introduced. In one the young
woman said.
Il live only for you. I will 10 to
the end OF the world for you becalge
trust you so" Another letter from
the young woman TO Max read.
Il will either leave the family or
shoot myself My life is in YOUR
hands. Your loving wife"
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TEE wEArHnR

NAsHfNoToH, April aa-Forsoasti
Ohiot NsHtern Psnnayivanfa-c1ond
prooehiy shoyrrs, Friday and saturday
and Saturday.
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REPORTED TO BE TEMPORAR-
lily DISORGANIZED AS RE-
suit OF DEFEAT.
Is Reorganzing Remnants and
Plans Another Battle With
ObregOn at Celaya.

WARRINGTON. April 22-Consu.
lar dispatches received by the Wash
ington government from various
points in Mexico indicate that while
temporarily disorganized by the de
feat sustained at Celaya. General Vii
la and his forces have by no means
been removed as a formidable factor
In Mexico's civil war.
Officials at the state department
are guarding closely the reports re-
ceived from consuls IN the territory
occupied by General villa. as II is not
desired TO give out military informa.
uon. but IL Is known that plans for
another battle with General Obregon.
the Carranza commander. are proceed
ing rapidly.
Villas chief difficulty. IL was learn
ID officially. is his lack OF ammunition
and until he replenishes his supply he
probably will not risk another engage.
ment When he met Obregon AZ Celia.
"a. villa had sent forces to attsfk
Matamoros. NuevO Laredo. Tampico
and west coast towns. greatly depict.
ING his main force Indications now
afe tuat ne intenus 10 concentrate ali
ihese forces In central Mexico for an
other supreme effort against Obregon.
csrrsn1s We'll Supplied.
The Carranza forces are reported To-
be well supplied with ammunition and
pressing the Villa army closely north
- Irapuato Carranza officials here
claim the Villa movement has been
given a crushing blow from which u
never VIII recover.
In the meantime. many rumors Of
counter revolutionary movements have
been current. though they are not
credited by the American government.
Many former sympathizers Of Huerta
have been In Washington. but most Of
thom deny that Huerts intends 20 take
the field again
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Was Characteristic.

Il don't remember the telegram, .
the Colonel solemnly replied. Then
he made . grimace. smiled, slapped
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Movement bal North Sea.

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CHAPTER XIII.
The Joy Of June.

wy ~ SSs
On a warm morning toward the
middle of the month Of June Frederic
and Lydia sat in the quaint, oid-fash-
Toned courtyard. in the grateful shade
of the south wing and almost directly
beneath the balcony OF Yvonne's bou-
DOR. He lounged comfortably. yet
weakly, in the invalid's chair that had
been wheeled to the spot by the dog
like Ranjab, and she sat on a pile OF
cushions at his feet, her back resting
against the wall. Looking at him, one
would not have thought that he had
passed through the valley OF the
shadow Of death and was but now
emerging into the sunshine Of secur-
ity. His face was pale from long con-
finement, but there was a healthy glow
to the skin and q clear light in the
eye. For a week or more he had been
permitted to walk about the house aud
into the garden. always leaning on the
arm Of his father or the faithful Hin
du. Each succeeding day saw his
strength and vitality increase and each
night he slept with the peace OF a
care-free child.
~ for Lydi4, she was radiant with
happiness. The long fight vas over
She had gone through the campaign
against death with loyal. unfalterlng
courage: there had lever been an in
slant when her stanch heart had failed
her; there had been distress but never
l-->~3. To %ho c$vo;~ Ao1d IN h1~ -
did not matter. for she was OF the
fighting kind. Her love was the sus-
tenance on which she throve despite
the beggarly offerings that we're laid
before her during those weeks Of fam
inc.
Times there were when a pensfve
mood brought the touch Of sadness to
her grateful heart. She was happy
and Frederic was happy, but what Of
the one who actually had wrought the
miracle? That one alone was un.
happy. unrequited. undefended. There
was no place for her in the new order
of things. When Lydia thought Of
her-as she often did-it was with an
indescribable craving in her soul. She
longed for the hour to come when
Yvonne Brood would lay aside the
mask of resignation and demand trib-
ute; when the strange defiance that
held al Of them at bay would dis
appear and they could. feel that she
no longer regarded them as adversa-
ries.
There was no longer q symptom Of
rancor In the heart Of Lydia Desmond.
She realized that her sweetheart's 70.
covery was due almost entirely to the
remarkable influence exercised By this
woman at = time when mortal aeso.
- appeared - - - no avail. Her
kk,luts Aee1nAp1O lent che - -
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come to assss Go-we1l. n nsy - tbs
last time he'll ever open his ayes. Yes
it's as bad Al all that"
III goat once" said Brood. his
face ashen. you must revive him for
a few minutes, Holder. There's some
thing I've got to say to him. He must
be able to hear and to understand me.
1t Is the most important thing in the
-" He choked up suddenly.
You'll have to be careful. jim. He's
ready to collapse. Then it's all on"
Nevertheless, Doctor Holder, my
husband has something to say to his
son that cannot be put off for an In.
slant. ] think it will a great
deal to him in his fight for recovery.
II will make life worth living for him"
Holder stared for a second or two.
Hell need . lot Of courage and if any
thing q put it into him, he'll make a
better fight. If you get \ chance. say
it to him, Jim. I-l-if it's got any.
thing to do with his mother. say it. for
PHYS sake. He has moaned the word
d uOLcH LlmeS-
1T has to do with his mother" Brood
cried out. Come! want you to hear
It, too, Holder"
There isn't much time to lose. I'm
afraid" began Holder. shaking his
head. His gaze suddenly rested on
Mrs. Brood's face. She was very erect.
and a smile such as he had never seen
before was on her lips-a smile that
puzzled and yet inspired him with .
positive, undeniable feeling of encour-
agement!
He is not going to die. Doctor Hod-
der" she said quietly. Something
went through his body that warmed it
%curiously. He felt = thrill. as one who
is seized by . great overpowering ex-
element.
She preceded them into the hall.
Brood came last. He closed the door
behind him after . swift glance about
the room THAI had been his most pri-
vate retreat for years.
He was w to set foot inside its
walls again. In that single glance he
babe farewell to 1t forever. 1t was .
hated, uniovely spot. He had spent an
age H. It during those bitter morning
hours. an age OF imprisonment.
On the landing below they came up
On Lydia. She was seated on a win
dow ledge, leaning YEARLY against
the easement. She did not rise as they
approached. but watched them with
steady, smolderinx eyes in Which there
was no mendliness, no compassion.
They were her enemies. they had killed
the thing she loved.
Brood's eyes met hers for an instant
and then fell before the bitter look
they encountered. His shoulders
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XXI.
The closed Door.

the closed Door.
The doctor blinked for q moment.
The two were leaning forward with
alarm In their eyes. their hands grip
ping the table.
taker?" demanded Holder irritably.
Brood started forward. "Is-is he
dead?"
"Of course not, but he might - well
be-" exclaimed the other. and It was
plain to be seen that he was very much
out OF patience. you've called In an
other doctor and = priest and now
hear that .. Presbyterian parson is In
the library. Hang 1t all. Brood. why
don't you send for the coroner and un-
dertaker and have done with It? I'm
blessed II II"
Yvonne came swiftly tc his side. Is
he conscious? Does he know"
For Gods sake. Holder, II there
any hope?" cried Brood.
I'll be honest with you, Jim. don't
believe there IL. It went In here.
above the heart. and its lodged back
there By the spine somewhere. w
haven't located It yet. but We will. Had
70 let up on the ether for awhile. yo1
. /. He opened his eyes . few min
utss ago, Nrs Brood. and my assistant
= cegtain thst " Whispered Lydia
Desmond's name. Sounded that WY
70 him. but. q ooafss-s
AThesol Yoo -. JamM1.s. sha es3oa.
Whlraine upon - Auo1oel
= think you'd bsttes stop IN and -
~ now. Jin,s 1G1esne doctor. -
1eaoS 1aa0ne - 0nkls. .Jaa -