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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

In 1868 there we're $500. 900 persons
residing In territory in which the sale
OF liquor was prohibited. In 1900 the
number hal increased to $4,000. 900
In 1908 the number had doubled.
reaching 100000, and today It is
more than 100000
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

The Gregory libel bin was for the sole
purpose Of DuzzliDg the press II is the
kind Of libel law that any corrupt %.
liticsl machine would enact II il could.
The author and the senators who voted
for Il will be remembered By the press.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

Grand display OF new Easter suits
and hats will be shown At Jolliro's.
GraftOn'5 best store. Spring Opening
Wednesday and Thursday, March 10th
and i1th,. Arrange to be there. Rail-
road faro deducted ~ you care to buy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

Why should The Republican machine
worry about the increase in taxation
when IL provides comfortable bertbs for
the machine family and the people have
70 foot the Dill
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
OUR WASHINGTON LErrER

Committee Which Made Investigator
Of the Charges Against Jpdse DAY.
tom has not Made Report-Eseep.
lions to the Report Of Special Mas.
ter Littlefield In Virginia Debt Case
Have Been Filed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

include: Elan G. Wyatt at Rich
Mountain, Randolph county. to sue
coed W. VI. Phares; Arley J. Walton
at Lillian, Barbour county, to succeed
j. ID. Newhouse; Thomas J. Emmett at
Okonoko. Hampshire county. to sue
coed w. X. SackyilIe.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

when the legislature sdjourns there
should be enough new Offices created 10
furnieh each member Of the Republican
machine family JOB.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

Postmasterships in the Second dis.
trict have occupied the attention Of
Congressman W. G. Brown largely for
the last week. Several delegations
have been here to confer with him in
regard to the appointments and Mr.
Brown has stated that he expects 10
have every postmastership contest I'm
his district settled by the time Con
gress adjourns this week, 80 he will
not have them on his mind after the
recess begins. During the last week
he has recommended Daniel J. Moran
for postmaster at Thomas, Tucker
county, and the President has sent the
nomination to the Senate. His con-
frmation, without objection, is expect
ed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

With the filing of exceptions to the
report OF Special Master Charles e.
Littleheld. by both Virginia and West
Virginia. the concluding chapters of
this litigation are brought much clos
er. Doubtless the Supreme Court will
set a time for the filing of briefs and
possibly for the making of oral argu-
ments based upon the exceptions and
then the final decree of the court
will be awaited. 1t is known that the
court desires to conclude the case at
the earliest possible date and it may
be possible that final decree can be
rendered before the adjournm Of
court in June for the summer. In
view, however, of the new questions
brought before the court by the Mas
ter's report 1t may not he possible to
give an opinion until the fall term.
which opens in October.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

The creation Of the health commission
should provide some pretty good pickings
for the sawbones At the expense 81 the
Taxpayers
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

Senator Chiffon wants a provision
incorporated in the naval appropria-
ton bill for board OF seven persons,
two from the army engineer corps, two
from the navy and tAree civilians, who
shall examine into the ACCESSIBILITY of
establishing and maintaining plants
for the manufacture OF powder, pro-
jectiles, guns, armor plate and other
munitions of war and report to Con
gress at the next session. He be-
lieves such a plant or plants could be
established to advantage in West vir-
ginia or some other place along the
Ohio or Mississippi valleys.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

How to make a satisfactory selec-
ton of a postmaster at Moundsville
from list of 81 candidates is a mat
ter which is worrying Congressman
M. M. Nicely, who expects to visit
Moundsville next week and listen to
the various applicants for the place.
Major Nicely has made three PROPOSE
tons to the candidates for appoint
ment. First he said he would recon-
mend for appointment any one of the
Il upon whom all the candidates
might agree. Second, he proposed a
settlement of the contest by an cleo
ton to be participated in by Demo-
cratic patrons of the Moundsvilie Of
flee and the applicant with the highest
vote to be named. Third, he agrees
to make his own selection and recon-
mend some one for the place without
an election, provided the various as
pirants agree to abide by his selection
and support his action. 1t may be that
an election will be necessary to deter
mine the Congressman's action.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

Fourth class postmasters appointed
IN the Second Congressional district
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17
Jane Addan1s Explains
Peace Plan of Women
Neutral Committee to Seek
Aims of Each Bellig-
erent.
FRANCE AND ITALY
AGAINST SCHEME
Special Ca6ie Despatch TO TIVE srs


PARIS. June lG.-Jane Addams, who
was president OF the women's peace con-
ference at Tho Hague. told the corre-
spondent OF THE SUN to-day before
leaving for Havre that she had seen the
English, German. Austrian. Italian and
French authorities and had made the
same proposal to the Premier and For
cign Minister of each Government
This proposal was to the effect that
all neutral States OF the world should
spontaneously form committee OF
prominent citizens, not necessarily Gov
crnmcnt officials. to consult with each
Of the belligcrept Governments sepa
rately. seeking to learn what each desired
rs the outcome of the war The replies
would be compared by the committee
and communicated 10 tho other bel
iiRerents In the hope that an under
standing might be reached among all
tho warrinE nations.
Miss Addams said her proposals were
welcomed by all the Governments except
Italy and France. The Italian authori-
ties, she said. told her that they would
welcome the proposal had they not Jus,
gone to war which made peace parleys
Impossible at the moment The French
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17
BILL TO STOP STRIKES
IN BRITISH PLANTS
Cabinet May Get Complete
Control Over Munitions Fac
tories in England.

loNpoN. June l6.-The Government
will Introduce next week in palitImou,
a bill aiming at placing the munitions
factories of England directly under the
control of the Cah'uct. one of tn, pro-
visions of the proposed measure - that
the Government will have power to pro-
hib!t strikes or lockouts in any fac
tory the output OF which is needed for
the army and navy.
As result of the conference ot
Minister OF Munitions Lloyd George and
the labor union leaders Il a. proposed
also to embody in the b.ll provision pN
which labor union rules Will bo suS-
pended IN such factories The profits Of
the employers in these factories VIII Ne
mted by law and all restrictive
measures will he abolished
Rolls con;ainiug the names OF men will
i,g to WORK for six months In any
factory operated under this kind n
Governmental control VIII hc opened. but
there will be no pretenco at compulsion
or even compulsory registration toy the
general population,
II is proposed also, according to per
sons close to the Government. to make
"A huge addition 10 the present income
tax and to impose 4 special tax un var
profits. Commenting on these plans the
Times says.
members OF Parliament are stcoliuT
their nerves to face not merely surtaN
income tax which was not dreamed Of
i year ago, These sensations will prob
ably mature in the early autumn. This
Iudget promises To he the most terrific
.nSnumen of taxation ia British fiscal
history"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17
MOVIE DYNAMITE
INJURIES FILM STARS
Frederic de Bcllpville and
Betty Marshall Blown
Into the Hudson.

HASTINGS. y. Y, June ls.--Frederic
Miss Betty Marshall. leading woman
FOR the Gotham Film Company. nearly
lost their lives this afternoon by the
premature explosion OF 200 pounds OF
dynamite under an Old scow from which
they were about TO jump into the Hud-
son River as the hero and heroine in
the ural pictures OF movie called
The Trade Secret" The derelict scow.
the Thomas Wallace. was blown to
smithcrecus, Mr. de Belleville and Miss
Marshall We're hurled into the water un-
conscious and . launch containing three
camera men was overturned, the movie
cameras with their precious tlms sink
ing to the bottom ut the river
Miss Marshall was burned on her
arms and body and de Belleville sus-
tanned 4 bad cut on the top Of his
head. After receiving treatment both
were able 20 go to their homes.
The old Thomas Wallace was
anchored about l5o yards OFF the Pail
sldcs The dynamite WAS placed in
hsr hold and an expert from the du Pont
Powder Company took w a position
in a rowhuat for the purpose OF electri-
cally exploding the dynamite after the
hero and heroine had taken a dying
leap into the lIu son.
Jus. why no one seems 10 know, hut
the explosive expert got his cue while
Nj. de Eclcviue and Miss Marshall
were stiil upon the deck of the scow.
There was an explosion. the scow was
blown apart and the actor and actress
worc catapulicd through the black
smoke and dying woodwork and dropped
some distance from the spot where tho
scoW had been. \ launch on which
Marshall W. TaGEart, president Of the
Gotham Film Company. and Charles l..
Eronkhoim. another officer Of the COM
pauy were waiting To- pick up the pair
after their jump steered in close with
out loss OF time and the officials made
a real rescue. 1t is believed that both
actors would have drowned in short
time. as they were unconscious when
pulled aboard the launch.
TaCEart and BrOokheim rushed de
Bel.ev.lle and Miss Marshall to the
Tower ri 'gc Yacht Club on the
Hastings shore. where both were re-
vived Miss Marshall returned in
blankets ON a train to Manhattan and de
Bcllcvillc I'm an automobile.
Mr.. lie Poleville last appeared on
Broadway I'm tho recent all star revival
Of ~ Celebrated Case
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17
NEBRASKAN VICTIM OF
TORPEDO, SAYS REPORT
Page Sends Result Of InvcSti-
cation Into L. S. Ships
Damage.

WAsHiNGroS. June ls-The state
bassador Page at London complete
report on the case OF the American
steamship Nebraskan, damaged off the
Irish coast last month. There is reason
20 believe that this report supports tho
theory that the Ncbraskan was the VIC
tim of a torpedo, presumably from a
German submarine.
The report includes not only the testi-
mony Of those on board the Ncbrasl>aa
but also the results Of examination of
the ship in dry dock a, Liverpool by
American naval experts attached to tho
American Embassy with the report
are photographs and what are re-
garded as important pieces Of metal
found within the Ncbraskau.
British and American eNperts who
were concerned IN the investigation and
saw its results are satisfied that the
Ncbra skan was struck by a torpedo
Those known To have had an uppOr-
tunity to inspect the pieces OF metal say
that a torpedo and not a mine caused
tn" damage. Torpedo warhcads are
usually OF brass. while mines are usually
made of galvanized iron.
Acting secretary OF state Lansing
would not to-day disclose anything re-
gard!ng the Nehraskan report. 1t was
said that the Department had not had
opportunity to 20 into the matter.
As the Nebraskan was bound west in
ballast. Il is presumed from Germdny's
previous statements that II she ever
acknowledges the attack on the Ne
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17
RUSSIA BUYS 365 ENGINES.
Baldwin Plant starts Work on seq
Ond Mig Contract.

PHILApELPHIA, June ld.-The Bald
win Locomotive Company has started
work on a suh-contract FOR 3G5 trac-
tion engines valued AT Sl.5o0,OoO for
export to Russia, according to reliable
information This order Is IN addition
20 that announced several days ago for
ESQ locomotives costing s6,Ooo,OoO Tor
the same country.
While the traction engines are Of two
classes, one much heavier than the other
they are to hc built according to the same
general plan and description as those
furnished to the French Government
three months ago.
With tn" increase II orders and even
more business IN prospect Il ls conceded
that "A largely augmented working force
viii Immediately he pressed into service
in all departments Of the Baldwin plant
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17
PARIS CHEERS WARNEFORD.
Aviator who Wrecked Zeppelin
R"cogni,rd In Rc.taurant.
Special Cdhlc Despatch to Tur srN

Special Cdhlc Despatch 10 THE SuS.
PARIS. Juno lG.--Lieut. Warneford, the
youpg canadian aviator who destroyed
Zeppelin In midair two weeks ago,
was recognized among the diners at the
Nmh ssadcurs in the Avenue des Champs
Flys,es last evening and was hailed on
an sides as the hero of the hour
party of Americans dining in the
restaurant sent him note of Congratu-
lutiln and an elderly FrenChman rose
and said that every body ought to thank
the hero of one of the most brilliant
fca'S f the war
Lieut. Warne'Ord was too embC rrassed
g. reply. but he wrote few words on
n piece of paper which Louis Sandford
trans,a ed into French They were 20
the effect that he merely had performed
his duty and VS. glad that such good
chance had come his way, although any
allied aviator would have done the same
If he had had the opportunity,
The crowd checred Justify when these
words were read, and the very hoyish
|. okiuE wcarcr of the Legion OF Honor
WAS surtuscd with hlushes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17
GRIEVES IL YEARS; DIES.
Greenwich NiIlnRer Com mits Sui
eide ON SIOcum Anniversary,

Eleven years ago Greenwich Village
mourned with George Feldhusen His
wife and all his children had perished
when the steamer Gen. Slocum was
burned. Yesterday the story OF his grief
was told again. Feldhusens body was
found in his place of business at so West
Eighth street. He had committed sui
eide by means Of illuminating gas on the
anniversary of the death of those he
cared most for.
For many years Feldhusen had been
the owner of IA German cafe with bowl
ing alleys attached. II was meeting
place for the neighbors who desired good
beer and "A game of cards, In the sum
mer Feldhusen's figure was a familiar
one as he stood at tho doorway of his
place, coatless. hut immaculate In n
pleated linen shirt and old fashioned
b,acl, string tie. He stood on Tuesday
evening at his doorway as usual look
Ing into the street His friends rencm-
bered the tragedy OF June 10, 1904 and
were silent, Yesterday they found his
body.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17

OF the fleld we were over. nor just
whether the ground was under me or
over me. The worst part was the up
side down flying. ! did not mind the
loop so much. The sensation in the
loop IL not different from what felt
when Hoped in the little car at Coney
Island several years ago. except that In
the aeroplane there is less centrifugal
force because the loop is larger and the
machine liz not travelling so fast"
When the machine was upside down
Magordon was hanging by the shoulder
straps four riches from the seat his
knees jammed against the gasolene tank.
In spite OF Niles's warning he had no;
buckled the straps tigh, enough
About o'clock in the afternoon when
ne began tie performance by dropping
out Of the cloud Magordon was strapped
IN tght so that the upside down part
was not SO hazardous for him. They
flew more than a mile with their heads
toward the handful OF spectators and did
three more loops and a tail slide
Nii's did not try 10 spare his pas
scnger's feelings this time lie plunged
and darted through the air with the
same careful recklessness that has made
him famous. At last just FOR the spor;
OF doing II he climbed 1900 feet. sailed
levelled out over a cloud at the end of
the field. plainly visible from the
hangars. and dropped 1000 feet down
into the cloud and out through the bot
tom. Then he levelled the machine and
yolplaned in.
The little crowd applauded At Hemp.
stead since the war hoOmed the avia.
ton Industry in this country there Is
hying every day by experienced pilots
The men who work there don't bother
10 watch II. 1t is an old story to them
But when Niles was In the air yester.
day there was no work done. Every.
body watched every minute he was In
the air
Niles did not stop for congratulations
He came to New York by automobile and
caught train for Hamilton. Ohio. where
he is scheduled to loop at 3 O'Clock
this afternoon. The machine he tested
yesterday needs further adjustment
Then Niles plans to add looping with
passenger TO his list OF daily stunts
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17
EL0PES AT COMMENCEMENT.
President Of senior Class Sends
Back Word Of MARRIAGE.

WAsf1NGToN, Pa, June I6.--John r.
Spiegel Of Detroit, president of the Sc
nior class, the greatest athlete and foot
ball player ever turned out at Washing
ton and jefferson College. eloped will,
Miss Katherine Wrenshall. aged II. yes
terday. She is the daughter OF Mrs
Elizabeth j. Wrenshall of East Wash
ington.
The two slipped away, ostensibly "a
Pittsburg and last night sent a message
to the young woman's mother that they
had been married. Where they were
married or where they are now has
not been ascertained.
Comment was caused al the commence
ment exercises this morning by the alb
sence of Spiegel from the platform
Later his absence was explained
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17

ToNTA pELGApA, June lG--iieu p.-
mento Castro and the two other eN,
Ministers who arrived here few davs
ago i'm exile from fortuCan nave been
pardoned, according to a despatch from
Lisbon, and may return TO the capital
They were greatly surprises that their
banishment had been ended 50 soon
They expected to remain until after
the election.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17
GREEK RULER SINKS RAPIDLY
King Constantine Snid to he suf-
fcring From blood Poisoning.

ATHENS. June l6.--It is reported that
blood poisoning has developed in the
wound of King Constantine and that he
IL sinking rapidly.
The news was received with great
surprise, as II was announced Yesterday
that the King WAS on the road to re-
covery. His temperature then was only
n point above normal. No official bull
letin has come from the palace tonight.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17
GERMANY RUSHING TROOPS.
Mobilizes Recruits Of 1910 Vow
Instead of In October.

LoNpoN. June l6.-Rcpprts reaching
here from Cologne via Amsterdam say
ordered last week 70 prepare for SER
vice. will be summoned to the colors
to-day instead of in October. as had
been proposed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17
BRAGAS LETS CABINET GO.
Ash, Revolutionary Premier to
Form >rw Ministry.

LISBON, June l6.--Prcs,deu; Rragas
of Portugal accepted the resignation Of
the revolutionary Ministry to-day AMI
asked Jose Castro, head of the rcvolu-
tionary Ministry, TO form 4 new Cabinet
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17
TAFT GIVES PLAN OF
LEAGUE OF PEACE"
Would Enable Nations to
Avoid War Through Two
Tribunals.
FORCE NOT TO BE OMITTED
If a Member Attacks Another,
All Others Must Defend
One Assailed.
FORCE NOT TO BE OMITTED

PHILADELPHIA, June 16.-Plans for a
League of Peace" which will be dis
cussed tomorrow in Independence Hall.
were outlined tonight by William III.
Taft at banquet of the delegates.
Mayor Blankcnburg presided. The
speakers were:
william H. Taft. Hamilton Holt. edi-
tor OF the Independent. George Gray.
ex-tnited States Circuit Judge; oscar
S, Straus, ex-Minster to Turkey also
a member of the Hague court and 4.
Lawrence Lowell. president OF Harvard.
I'm calling this meeting" Mr.. Taft
began. my associates and ! have not
been unaware that we might be likened
to the tailors OF Tooley street. who mis-
took themselves for the people OF Eng
land We wish first to say that we do
not represent anybody but ourselves
We are not national legislators nor do
We control the foreign policy OF this
Government.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17
Time to Make Plans,

we hope and pray for peace. ana
cur hope of its coming in the near
future Ii sufficient 20 make US think that
the present Is good time TO discuss and
formulate a series OF proposals to which
the assen; OF number OF the great
Powers could be secured
We think a league of peace could be
formed which would enable nations TO
avoid war by furnishing pratt cal
means OF settling international quarrsls.
or suspending them until the binding
heat OF passion had cooled. When the
world conference is held our country
will have its official represe ntatives TO
speak for us.
"In no way has the direct interest
hat neutrals have in preventing 4 war
between neighbors been so clearly madA
known. This interest OF neutrals has
ceen so forced upon them that It wOul
require only elight development Tri
growth in the law of international RIA
tons 10 develop that interest unto 4
= eht TO be consulted before the forma-
ton of "A peace league OF the great
Powers. whose primary and fundamental
Principle shall be that no war can take
p'aIe between any TWO Of the league
until they have resorted to the mach!n-
cry that the league proposes 10 furnish
20 settle the controversy likely to lead
10 war.
III any member refuses to use this
machinery and attacks another member
OF the league in breach of his league
obligation all members of the league
agree 10 defend the m, mbers attacked
/ by force.
I'VE do not think the ultimate resort
Of force can be safely omitted from an
effective league of peace. We sincerely
/ hope that IL may never become neces
/ sary, and that the deterrent effect OF
/ its inevitable use in case of breach
of the league obligation will help ma
terially to give sanction TO the laws o:
the league and to render resort to force
, aVoidable.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17

"A number OF us were invited to din
ner at the Century Club by four generous
hosts, who were deeply interested in
devising u plan for an international
agreement by which when this present
war shall cease a recurrence OF such a
war will be made less possible.
We are not here to suggest means
OF bringing this war to an end. much as
that is to be desired. and much as we
would be willing to do to secure peace.
That IS not within the project OF the
present meeting.
I'VE believe 1t is still necessary to
use threat OF overwhelming force OF
great league. with a willingness TO
make the threat good. in order TO
frighten nations into a use of rational
and peaceful means to settle their issues
with their associates OF the league. Nor
are We miltarists nor jngoes--we are
trying to follow a middle and practical
path.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-17

GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER.
Sec. the case OF six glsss stoppsrsd bottles
-IdV.