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leries. There was evident disappointment
In that the fun was postponed. But the
women having at heart the safety of the
bill We're delighted. They waved their
banners and, figuratively speaking. emit
ted yell or two-not of defiance, per-
haps, but carrying promise that when
the forces do clash they will give gooa
account OF themselves.
'rhe hall was decorated for the occa-
sion. A visitor from Mars might have
supposed that pink tea was in order
Over the head of the speaker hung the
vari-colored banner Not Favor But Jus
tice." Over the house proper, suspended
by ribbors of babyblue, flashed that awe
inspiring exclama ton: Votes For Wom-
en- and around the historic walls, won't
to reverberate with the eloquence anil
logic of prohibition representatives, were
pinned tid-bits of fancy work-potent re-
ninders of the awful duty awaiting to be
performed.
An Anonymous Indictment
When the issue had been postponed
everybody--save the representatives, who,
the excitement over, returned to their
business of legislating for various rural
communties-crowded into the lobby.
First, there We're innumerable women, ali
espousing the cause. Some We're elated
in that they were not forced to go to
battle with the odds palpably against
them, others Indignant In that so many
OF their friends had delayed their re-
turn to Montgomery. others more indig-
nant still in that little band from Selma
had, according to their allegation. dis
tributed an anonymous pamphlet contain
ing ''ribald jests and artful misconstruc-
tion of pleasing bits of thought" ex-
pressed by Mrs. Shaw. Captain Hobson
and others who have sworn allegiance
to the cause of the sex; a pamphlet which
the suffragettes contended had caused
the detection of Mr.. Green. and had no
other effect than welding their forces
closer together in compact whole of
political fellowship.
The distribution of the pamphlet in ques-
tion was one of the features of the day.
II was written, according to the suffra-
gettes. by Joseph IS. Evans of Selma and
distributed by the author, w. Il. Craig.
former congressman. Mr.. Green. and.
perhaps. Hugh Mallory. 1t is claimed tnat
these men acted. II they acted at all In
accordance with a resolution indorsed
come days ago by the bar Of Selma The
gentlemen in question were present In the
(Continued - page Ntpe.l
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London, August Patio y. m.)-Op-
IipoIi operations have been I'm circula-
tion for the past few days and proph-
estes are freely made that a few weeks
will see the close of the allies most
difficult task In the near east. The
Turks, too. expect the AnglO-French
forces to he successful, II news reach
Ing Sofia from Constantinople il re-
liable.
1t is felt here now that SO far as
the Dardanelles are concerned 1t is ii
matter of indifference to the allies wheth-
sistnnce Is wanted, however, against Aus
tria and also to shorten Turkish resist
ance If the straits are opened. For these
reasons negotiations in the near east are
being watched closely and Servia's de-
cisions on the proposals of the quadruple
entente for satisfying the aspirations of
Bulgaria, which will be reached at a
council of ministers tomorrow, is awaited
anxiously.
1t is believed In London that Servia' 8
reply will be satisfactory and that Bull
garia's cooperation will be secured. This
would open the way also for an active
policy OH the part of Roumauia, who
wants assurances that Bulgaria will no.
attack her before she commences to move
her troops. 1t is confidently expected all
these questions will be settled satisfacto-
rily to the allies and that within the
same period the future policy of Greece
will be announced definitely.
Teutonic Aggression
In the meantime Austro-0 German armies
are aiming more heavy blows at Rnssla.
in the hope Of putting her on the defep-
fcsatlssea = Fass Twelxss
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TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Estate merchants 1000 strong here for
annual meeting
Only one tense moment in Frank hear
ing.
Green sees light and turns back on
woman suffrage.
Germany disclaims intention of caus-
ing loss of American lives.
Birmingham needs port Improvement.
3--German populace shows approval OF
great war loan.
4-Editorial comment.
5--Harding expected at noon speaks to
merchants tonight.
Personal side of merchants conven-
tion.
Judge Allen back with his bride.
Public market zone extended.
6--Society.
7-second section of Manly report issued.
S-Sports.
s--spirited fight on franchise tax.
big legislative day for Birminsharo
bills.
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ENGLISH PEOPLE
CONGRATULATE THE
RUSSIAN EMBASSY
Naval Victory Causes Demonstration
in London Before Russian
Embassy

London, August 24.-(5:51 p. m)-The
Russian naval victory in the Gulf of Riga
was the occasion of notable congratu-
latory demonstration this afternoon in
front of the Russian embassy, in which
members of the Stock Exchange were
leaders. An immense throng crowded into
the square facing the embassy and cheere ]
wildly until the ambassador and Countess
Renckendorff appeared. In thanking the
demonstrators the ambassador remarked.
, God helping us, we have had one sue
cess. More will come bringing peace
to Russia and England and the Who'll
world
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Lusitania Incident Recalled

In connection with the German ambas-
sador's communication today. It was re-
called here that three days after the sink
ing of the Lusitania the amba assador pre-
sented a note expressing the sympathy
and regret of his government for the loss
Of American lives. There was no attempt,
however, to deny that the Lusitana had
been sunk without warning, and blame
for the disaster was placed on the Brit
ish government. which permitted vessel
carrying contraband to sail with passen.
gers. including neutras.
1t was reported tonight that Count Won
Bernstorff expected to come to Washin :
ton shortly to discuss the situation per-
sonally with Secretary Lansing Mr..
Lansing said that no engagement had
been made, though he woud be glad %
see the mhassador
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing
were in communication several times dur
inf the day. They conferred briefly after
the department had sent the German am
sador's message to the White House.
The usual cabinet meeting was not held
today and il is probable that the situa-[
tion will not be placed before the ca binet
until the German explanation and all re-
ports from Ambassador Page have been
received and the President is ready to
shape the course of the United States.
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ONLY ONE TENSE
MOMENT IN THE
FRANK HEARING
COr0ner's Jury Renders
Verdict of Death at the
Hands of Parties
Unknown"

Marietta. Ga, August 24.-There was
just one tense moment during the cor
oner's inquest here today into the
lynching of Leo NJ. Frank The Jury
rendered a verdict of death at the hands
Of parties unknown" but It seemed
at one time that there might be a dis
closure which would materially have
altered this finding.
The trial of the lynching party was
nearly reached when j. A. Benson a
Marietta merchant, testified that he
drove by the oak thicket while the
cars of the vigilance committee" were
parked outside and presumably while
the hanging was under way Mr.. Ben
son went so far as to say that he saw
one or two of the men In the party
step out of the car in which they had
ridden. dust covered. from the prison
farm at Milledgeville.
The witness frankly stated that he
mad a pretty strong Suspicion" Of
what was taking place, for he had
read in the morning paper of Franks
abduction from Milledgeville and had
been told by "Bili' Frey. further up
the road. that several automobiles had
just "whizzed by and 1t looked like
something was doing in the way of
Frank.
Story Unfolds
AS Benson unfolded his story the
members of the jury and the several
hundred spectators most of them shirt
sleeved ar oyerallp1 beuf forward to
hear his every word. There was no
sound in the big superior courtroom
save the voice of Acting Solicitor John
T. Dorsey framing the interrogations
and that of Benson In reply. Both men
spoke earnestly and scarce above a
whisper.
There had been a pause of several
second In the examination when Mr..
Dorsey turned to the witness and very
slowly asked:
you say you saw at least one OF
sC~atsppse sa Pass Tws.s
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German Statement

Count Won Bernstorff telegraphed the
state department from New York tie
text of his instructions from Berlin. 1t
follows:
so far no official information avail
able concerning the sinking of tho
Arabic The German government trusts
That the American government will not
take definite stand at hearing only
the reports Of one side. which In tho
opinion sfthe imperial government can
not correspond with the facts. but that
a chance VIII be given to Germany to
lie heard equally. Although the I'M
perial government does not doubt tie
good faith of the witnesses whose state
ments are reported by the newspapers
In Europe II should be borne I'm mind
that these statements are naturally
made under excitement which might
easily produce wrong Impressions IL
Americans should have actually 'ost
their lives this would naturally be con-
trary to our intentions. The German
government would deeply regret tha
fact and begs to tender sincerest SYM
pathies to the American government"
Secretary Lansing indicated he dil
not intend to reply to the ambassadors
message now. He agreed to its pubii-
cation with "A statement that he had 70
comment to make
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English Accounts


Particular attention was attracted
here to the assertion In the German
communication that In the opinion OF
the imperial government the accounts
of the sinking of the Arabic which have
come from England could not corrs-
spond with facts, These accounts in
afffdavits by the captain of the ship
and American survivors have agreed
that the Arabic, an unarmed passenger
vessel bound for the United States with
no contraband in her cargo, was tor
pedoed without warning by subms-
rine.
1t may be n week or more before Ger
many Is heard from further The report
of the submarine commander must be
awaited I'm Berlin and it is known that
sometimes ten days or more elapse be-
fore the underwater boats return to their
bases.
In the meantime the state department
will continue compiling evidence for
warded by Ambassador Page and consular
officers.
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BIG BARBECUE AT
EAST LAKE OPENING
FEATURE OF SESSION
Speeches by Ogden, Johnson,
Mrs. Mathis, Judge Cham
berlain and Others-Busi-
ness Meeting at the Bijou
HARDING INVITED
To MONTGOMERY

Montgomery, August 24-(Special.)
The legislature today extended an
invitation to w. P. G. Harding to.
address a joint session of both
houses on the business situation
respecting the cotton problem of
the south. Mr.. Harding. If he ac-
cepts, will appear at his convene
fence.
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ALLIES MAY FORCE /
THE DARDANEL[ES
WITHIN FEW WEEKS
Assistance of Balkan States
Matter of Indifference
in the Turkish
Offensive

London, August 25.-(2:22 a. MIA
dispatch from Rome to the Daily
Telegraph says the Balkan League
is to be reconstructed with pro-
vision for putting combined army
of 100000 men in the field.
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German Ambassador Re-
ceives Message From Ber-
lin Expressing Regret to
American Government
WISHES AMERICA TO
AWAIT FURTHER
GERMAN ADVICES
Imperial Government Hopes
u. S. Will Bear in Mind
Excitement May Lead to
Wrong Impressions

Washington, August TT azIHs zen
bcrnstorff. the. German anitas4=s sa.
communicated to the state Il ..4s s...sasl
today his governments re,
~ smrathy II Americans lost 49, t
in the sinking of the liner Afaas8.. So.
asked that the United Sta..s .a..,
taking definite attitude until GER
many could he heard from.
This was the FIRST word from an Of
fetal German source concerning tho
Arabic, ON which two Americans
persisted. Its receipt was followed by an
evident relaxation of tension growing
here as days passed with no Indication
OF desire by Germany to disclain IN
tention OF committing an act "deliber-
ately unfriendlY" to the United states.
No attempt was made either at tho
state department or the White House
TO interpret the ambassadors communi-
cation Officials merely said that of
course the American government would
await the German explanation of the
action of the submarine commander in
sinking the liner
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-15
Stole Typewriter 10
Provide eFood; He Says

Accused Of stealing a typewriter
which he said he sold to provide food
for his hungry children Charles Ed.
wards was committed to jail Satur.
day to await action by the grand jury.
w. 3. Sheets fatherinlaw OF Edwards
was also held for Implication in the
robbery. Sheets furnished $500 bail
and was released pending the action
by the grand Jury.
Edwards and his family moved from
Austin to Rivesyille last May and a
typewriter belonging to D. A. Richie,
the complaining witness which was
shipped at the same time is said to
have been unloaded with Edwards
household goods.
Edwards says that the package con.
tanning the typewriter was no,
opened until the family became ,lesti.
tute because of his failure to get work.
The machine was then sold by Ed.
wards it is alleged under the name OF
Clarence Hawkins and Edwards
cashed check payable TO Clarence
Hawkins, after endorsing 1t Clarence
Hawkins.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-15
Fortune Awaits Two
Men When Located.

A.fortune is awaiting two men who
may be living in Fairmont, according
to a letter received today by Mayor
Anthony Bowen from Barnhill, Ewing
and Sanford, attorneys, OF 80 Princess
street, St.IJohn, n. B. The letter fol.
lows: Z
We are ,desirous OF obtaining infor.
nation as to the present whereabouts
OF two brothers named Ready. former.
ly OF this city and sons OF the late
James Ready. who died in March,
1913, leaving an estate In which the
said brothers are substantially inter.
ested. The names OF the brothers are
as follows:
Hugh ]. Ready. aged about fifty
years, who left this city about two
years ago.
James F. Ready. aged about forty
years, who left this city about ten
years ago.
We will be Obliged II you will assist
us In obtaining the above information.
Thanking you. In anticipation OF your
kindness In this matter, we remain,
Yours very sincerely,
BARNHILL, EWING & SANFORD.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-15
STATE N|.G.L.U. TO
MEET IN EA|RN0NT.
This City Named For Semi
Annual Convention In
September.

TheEWomen's Christian Temperance
Union will meet in Fairmont Septem.
ber %, 23 and "a, in semiannual con.
yention.
Miss Anna Gordon. of Evanston, ILL.,,
national president OF the W. C. T. u,
and Miss Debra Knott Livingston, ma.
tional superintendent Of suffrage, will
be present on this occasion us will
also other prominent members Of the
suffrage and w. c. T. U. organiza.
hon.
Great plans. viii be made for this
convention in view of the fact that the
suffrage amendment will be voted
upon IN this state in the fall.
The W.. C. T. U. will heartily CO.
operate with the suffrage League in
working for the enactment OF the
amendment into a law.
The state W. c. T. u. organization
has set aside July 1 as a "Red Letter
Day" and will celebrate same as a hol.
iday in the future to commemorate the
banishment of liquor from the state.
This matter! was decided upon at a
meeting of the ". C. T. U. held last
week In Huntington.
The day will be known as "Yost
Day" In honor OF Hon. Ellis A. Yost,
who drafted the state prohibition law,
and his wife, Mrs. Lenna Lowe Yost,
who isapresident Of the state w. C..
Il. u.
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"Red Onion Raided,
SixtMen Are Fined.

Accused Of drinking and fighting in
the "Red Onion" a well known house
on Water street, six men, were arrest
ed carly yesterday. morning and to-
day Mayor Bowen sentenced each, of
them to pay a fine OF So. The men
fine are Fox Mahan, John Lynch, WI.
liam Curry, William Manning. Leon,
ard McGranahan, Richard Glading.
The arrest was made by Officer,
Boggess and satterfield. At the trial
the men all testified that they had
gone to the house in an automobile
and that the fight was a good natured
tustle fndulgel in because they were
drunk. They testified that the liquor
had been procured in Point Marion.
The empty bottles were turned over
to the county officers who win con.
duct an investigation for the pnr.
pose of finding out how the liquor was
brought here,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-15

Cray store. as a woman who bought
q gallon glass jug there late Saturday
night, and wa salso identified by an
,employe uf tile Standard Garage as
the woman whothad purchased "a gal.
Ion jug Of gasoline there late Saturday
night, carrying glass jug which she
tried to place In suit case. The Jug
was too large, however, and she car.
ried 1t in her hand
Mrs. Straight denied purchasing the
jug or the gasoline and denied any
knowledge of the fire. ~
An empty chloroform bottle was
also found at the Talkington home,
and there was evidence that an effort
had been made to get the chlorotorm
into the window Of the house. evident.
ly with the purpose OF chloroforming
the sleeping inmates.
To set fire to. house in which per.
sons are sleeping is very serious Of.
tense, punishable by death in the ex.
treme cases.
The fire did little damage to the
house. The glass in the door was
broken by the heat, and the porch
burned. An old sweater found in the
basket was identified as one that be.
longed to a neighbor OF the Talking.
tons and, which had hung on the porch
there the night before.
1t is the belief Of the authorities
here that Mrs. Straight had an accom-.
plice in her efforts to burn down the
.Talkington' house.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-15
to
Be Gala Day
fori,MLerchQlylts
FAlRmoNT3PEoRLE WILL TURN.
OUT EN- MAssE TO THE
FASHION SHOW.
LOCAL WEATHER SAGE HAS NOT
YET MADE WEATHER PREolc.
TON FOR DAY.

Since the announcement by the city
merchants that the annual Spring
Fashion Show will be an event OF
next Thursday, tie West virginian's
Local Weather Sage more familiarly
known as the L. w. s., has been be.
seiged with requests to make some
prognostication as to weather condi-
tions on this important occasion. The
L. W. s., however, who knows that
his reputation is at stake II. he should
make prediction for an occasion in
which so many are interested, has so
far been lothe to make any. statement
whatsoever. However, those who
know him best. have not. given up
hope and some representation may
be forthcoming yet.
But no matter what the weather,
Fairmont people will turn out en-.
masse on Thursday to see the spring
stocks which will be displayed to
their best afvantage on this occasion.
While the openings proper will be in
tho dry goods, millinery and ready.to-
wear establishments, other merchants
have taken UP the spirit and have
promised to contribute attractively
decorated windows which will be
opened on Wednesday night at s
o'clock in the manner outlined in Sat-
turday's West virginian. tis rather
expected that the crowds on the
streets Wednesday night will rival
those on Thursday. y
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VETERANS ATTEND
D|0VN||.E:'Y | ! { FUNERAL.
Old Soldier Laid At Rest By
Comrades Music BY
Drum Corps.

Veterans Of the Civil war, Including
members Of Meade and Pierpont Posts
Of the Grand Army ot the Republic.
paid their last tribute of respect to
the memory Of their departed com.
rade, J. Thomas Downey, whose death
occurred on Friday evening.
Services were held at the late resi-.
'dence below the city at the mouth OF
Pr1ckett's creek, and the remains
were inferred in Woodlawn cemetery.
sIhe veterans. who Numbered about
twenty. accompanied by the Watts
Silver Drum Corps, OF which the de.
ceased was a member, attended the
services at the hesresidence and accom-
panied the remains to Woodiawn Gem.
'etery. q " b u " Z. ~ = n =
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-15
Large Number of Delegates
Arriving On Every Train
For Session.
A BIG Feature
HEApouARTERs ESTABLISHED
AT WATSON HoTEL-sAN-
ouET ON WEDNESDAY,.

With tomorrow morning the time
for the opening Of the head camp Of
the Woodmen Of the World for the
jurisdiction of West Virginia, large
numbers Of delegates have already
arrived in the city and every passen.
ger train IS bringing still more. The
trains from the east are crowded, as
many of the delegates are coming
from Delaware, Maryland and Dis.
trict on Columbia.
The Watson Hotel has been selected
as headquarters for the Woodmen and
today the corridors are thronged with
the visitors.
Tonight is the regular weekly meet.
ing OF White Oak Camp, No. 20, the
local camp of the order and the Glenn
ing hall where the camp meets, will
be crowded this evening, as the TWO
days session will be inaugurated ut
this time.
Great interesttis being taken in the
parade which will assemble tomorrow
and march through the principal
streets OF Fairmont. Two bands,
Garlow'ss and the First Regiment have
been engaged to furnish the music
for the event.
Captain u B. Carskadon has been
selected as grand marshal OF the
parade, while he will be ably assisted
by Francis Thralls and L. b. Snider.
The Masonic Assembly room in the
Masonic Temple has been decorated
beautifully in the lodge colors to wei.
come the delegates to the big ban.
quet, which will be held on Wednes.
day evening".
All sessions Of the Head Camp
though will he held in the regular
hall of the Woodmen in the Fleming
building on Main street. az, q, ..
The first session will begin tomor.
row morning at nine o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-15
Unemployed Army Of
100000 Country

(! s5i /, tBy Associated Press)
+ NEW YORK. March 15.--There are
two million persons unemployed in
the United States whose yearly earn.
ings should at least be $1,250,000, 900
says Theodore N. Bail, president Of
the American Telephone and Tele.
graph company, in the annual report
of the company, issued today.
These unemployed are now living
at expense. of their savings, their
friends or public, he says. and what
is needed to bring about their re-,
employment and their return OF pros.
perty is a restoration Of conditions
which would inspire confidence in Sc.
curities Of public service and; manu-.
featuring enterprises to enable them
to obtain capitol for extension and
Improvements.