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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-11-02

Company drilled their test ON the
Knowlton farm through the Big 'Iniun
sand and found nothing but a light
show Of oil in the bottom Of that for
nation. IN the same district. Warren
Berry and Company are drilling No.
8 on the O.. d. and @. w. Hoffman
farm. 5 49,.
In the Graysyille district, Monroe
county. the Tyler County Bank has
completed q second test on the
Charles Marshall farm and the Penn
|erick Oil Company completed test
|on the James Allen farm, and each Is
good for five barrels a day. No. Q on
the last named farm is due in the
sand. II. P. Gallaher completed his
test on the A. Whitacre farm and
had better luck. The well has been
put to pumping and Is producing ten
barrels a day. In the Rinards Mills
district, Washington county, the Car
ter Oil Company drilled No. s on the
D. G. Cline farm through the first
Cow Run sand and found 1t barren.
Well Due at Dorseyville. Il n
In the Dorseyville field l, Allegheny
county. the National OIL and as Com
|pany is drilling at twenty feet IN the
|Thfrty-foot sand and at Ifs No. - on
the w. ]. Robinson farm. The sand
formation is'vsry dense and the drill
ers are making slow progress. At
twenty-four feet in the sand they
should get the pay and they do not
expect to reach that depth before
Tuesday morning. The location Is 400
feet north and west Of No. / on the
same farm. By the last Of the week
the Rushyille Drilling COMPANY win
drill its test on the Seibert farm, To-
Gated north OF theiJ. Haas farm. This
well isi the most Important test drill
ing in the field. 81
The OIL Market.
The prices paid for OIL Of various
s sraaes ioy ,tas paFenas'nF agencies s'ss
PENNSYLVANIA 81 IN
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-11-02
SOUTHEASTERN ohio.
There is little encouragement

There Is little encnurc cement for
greater activity in the shallow sand
districts Id soItheastefnl Ohib. lTAe
wells are small and 4. is the excep-
tion that is better than q light pump
er in any section. In Reas Run dis
trict. Independence township, Wash
ington county Brown Brothers and
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-11-02

Spanning distance OF two miles.
ana sseysnty-t three yards, tho 5Tay;
bridge, Scotland. lis the longest bridkas
IN the world. = e IN Is III
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-11-02

Canadian turkeys were shipped Ia;
England last fall for the first z Time:
and more are expected to 20 this isea1
son. y 9,S ~ "a u (.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-11-02
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THE DAILY
NOV ELET
ARTFUL ARTIE.

Put your best foot forward, and the
world won't notice that you limp with
the other one.-Prof Simp.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-11-02
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-11-02

"a return OF the Republican party
Ito power seems to me not only a ma
tional necessity but foreg1ne con-
clusion."
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
AMERICAN FINANCIAL
 POSITION STRONGER


 NEW YORK. May 26.-One Of New York's most prominent bankers says: Tn the past eight months, we have paid off S400.OO0O0O of indebtedness, bought S224OOO.OOO worth of foreign obligations. and taken back from Eu- rope hundreds Of millions Of Ameri- can. securities formerly held abroad. Our present financial position is un- assanable. and this country could com placently contemplate any expenditure which might be involved by a rupture Of diplomatic relations with Ger many
 ''I do not conceal the fact that the German hatred of the United States is only a little less intense than that which she holds towards Great Bri- tain. Towards the French the feeling is now quite different Germany is at present trying to make love to France. but the latter will not recipro- cate. Regarding the feeling towards this country in Germany. am speak ing from knowledge; but do not think that. much as Germans might like to make war on us. they will be rash enough to do t. am a Repub- ican. but l regard the Wilson note as admirable, and ! look for a concillia- tory reply
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
TUNER BAY MINE BEING
 DEVELOPED

w. S. Pekoyich, holder Of on option to purchase from J. w Hunter Che mine known as the FuLter Bay prop erty," was In Juneau yesterday pur- chasing supplies and equipment When he left last night on bis return to Funter. he took a crow of men, to re- iuforce the crow Of I5 which at che present time are engaging in explor- Ing the property
 The Funter Bay property has ten- stamp min which will be used this summer for experimenting with the ore taken out. In @ letter to a local attorney. written last week, Pekoyitch indicated that he expected to put the mine on a paying basis. as Che ore values arc said to be showing up well in the preliminary prospecting.
 The Funter Bay mine has been idle for several years. but at one time pro- duced good ore The high cost Of mining and milling caused the mines failure.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
MESSENGER SAVES LIVES
 OF SLIPPERS

The alerness ot a messenger boy. who turned in still alarm of fire at 8 o'clock this morning probably saved the lives of two men who were sleep ing in one Of the Knudson cabins on Willoughby avenue
 The messenger boy was answering a call when he noticed smoke issuing from the cabin He dismounted from his bicycle and tried to force the door to rouse the occupants. both of whom are said to have been stupened by drink Failing to awaken them he hastened to the telephone office and within a minute the big red fire truck was speeding to the scene Of the blaze The fire was extinguished in short order. after it had burned up wallpaper. curtains, and was getting dangerously close to the occupants. It is believed that a lighted cigarette. tossed carelessly to the floor was re- sponsible for the blaze.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
HEsITATES
 ON WAR QUESTION

ROME May 26.- Roumania with 5OO,OOO men available for foreign ser vice under arms. equipped as finely as any army the world has ever seen and ready to strike. to hesitating fe- tween war and neutrality The senti- ment of the people is strongly anti German. and declaration of war would receive enthusiastic support.
 The outcome Of the war in Galicia with it's certain effect on the carpa- thian situation is belyieved to be the matter that is causing delay Even at that however if Bulgaria should enter the war against Turkey Rou- mania would gladly join her.
 In spite of the hesitation, however It is believed here that Roumania's entrance to the war will not be long delayed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
ITALIAN ARMIES ARE SWEEPING AJSTRIANS
 BACK FROM BORDER

ROME, May 2e.-ltaIian armles have crossed the border in many plaees, and tho capture of Austrian towns con- tiuues. Many pOsItions were carried by the lsallans at the point Of tho bayonet, and the Austrians arc retir- Ing along the whole front.
 Last night Italian forced occupied denles in the srenta river valley in Austrian Tyrol captured valleferno pace on the carnla frontier.
 Autsrian positions on tho FriuIi frontier were carried at the point Of the bayonet.
 The Italians are continuing on tho ofcnslve with great vigor and tho Austrian forecs are retiring from thelr pooltlons.
 ITALIAN AVlAToRs BUSY.
 Italian aviators this morning bonn barded Monfalcone, and believe that they Inflicted considerable damage so the enemy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
ITALIAN SHIP BADLY HURT
 lN SEA FIGHT

LONDON, May 26.-Dlspatches from Athens state that wireless adyices re. ceiyed there say that an Italian war ship was badly damaged in an en- gagement with Austrian warships in the Adrlatic yesterday.
 The name of the damaged ship was not given. but it is thought here that she is the destroyer that was reported as sunk from Vienna.
 It was reported from Vienna last night that two Italian destroyers were encountered by the German cruiser and three destroyers, and that one Italian was sunk and the oth- CT escaped. The Austrlans claim to have rescued 35 Italians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
SUIT
 AFFECTS GERMANY

NEW YORK, May 2s.--Il the suit recently started by Giuseppe Marconi In the U. g. Federal Court against the Atlantic Communication company. otherwise known as the Telefunken' should be decided In his favor Ger many win probably find herself unable to communicate with this hemisphere except through sources almost en- tirely under the the control of her enemies.
 Marconi, through the Marconi Wire less Telegraph company claims the Infringement Of two basic patents at the Sayville Station. The present ac- tion before Federal Judge Voeder is for an injunction restraining the Tele- funken concern, and should it be giv- en a grant the plant will have to be closed. Sayville is at present Ger. manys only direct means Of communi- cation with Che western hemisphere,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
TURKISH LOSSES
 HAVE BEEN HEAVY

ATHENS. May 26.- The Turkish casualties along the Dardanelles are placed at 10000 in dispatches from Tenedos; 50,OOO wounded have been taken to Constantinople and the su- burbs. The struggle continues fierce ly on the GallipoIi peninsula.
 The Turks in their operations against both land forces and the fleet have relied chiefly on the guns that were mounted on the Asiatic side Of the strait. The British battleship Agamemon is reported to have silenc- ed three Turkish batteries The Lord Nelson, which was reported to have been damaged by the Turkish shells, has rejoined the line.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
AMERICAN COAL
 TRADE 70 BOOM

NEW YORK. May 20.-coai exports for month of May are breaking all records. The United States has an opportunity Co increase its seaboard exports by between 100000 and g.. 50O.000 tons a month to supply coun- tries that cannot secure any more coal from England.
 French coal production in 1915 will be cut down from 40O00,OO0 to less than 25.OO0OOO tons. The decrease must be made up by imports. some of which will probably come from the United States
 The Spanish government is so much concerned over the scarcity Of coal that its Cabinet is willing to guaran- tee payment of orders placed in the United States by opening credit in New York.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
DIDN'T KNOW HIM,
 BUT BEAT HIM UP

Declaring that the defendant enter his home. in Ferry Way. and assaulted him. knocking him down and beating him severely. D. A. Bnodeau this af- ternoon swore to warrant charging l.. Larson with intent to burglarize his home The information was filed with the United States attorney. Lar sen was removed to the Federal jail late this afternoon. having spent the night in the city jail after his arrest by the municipal authorities late last night Acting Magistrate 4. w. Fox. before whom Larson was to have been brought, decided that the case was one for the higher court.
 Larsen is said to have first tried to entice Bilodeau to the Ferry slip. Failing iu this. Bilodeau alleges, the man. who is a stranger to him. assault- ed him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
DUTCH SHIP IN
 SINKING CONDITION

NEW YORK, May 26.-The Holland American liner Ryndham, sailing yes terday from New York for Rotter. dam. was rammed by the freighter Joseph Cunco od Nantucket this morning. and she is in sinking con dition A heavy fog prevailed at the time of the collision.
 The passengers on the steamship were transferred in safety
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
TRENCH CHEER
 ITALIAN FLAG

PARIS( May 26.-Italian flags were displayed in the French trenches near the Meuse yesterday. The appearance of the flag was everywhere the cause of cheers by the French troops
 The German troops in the trenches responded Co the appearance of the flags and the French cheers by shout ing, Good. the war will be over that much Quicker
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
OTHER MEMBERS OF
 ALLIANCE IGNORED ITALY

WASHINGTON, May 2G- state ment iustifying the entrance of Italy in the war was delivered to the State Department yesterday evening by the Italian ambassador. 1t says that Ger many and Austria, the other members of the Triple Alliance ignored Italy in discussing foreign affairs and new CT consulted her about beginning war against Serbia, and the other Euro pean powers It is contended that act alone constituted breach Of agreement It was also stated that Austria has not kept faith with Italy with reference to transferring terri tory that is Inhabited by Italians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
ITALIAN INFLUENCE
 TO HELP ALLIES

PETRoGRAD. May 26. - Russian Foreign Minister sazanoff says tho entrance of Italy in the war in behalf of the Allies will have tremendous effect on the neutral powers of Eu- rope. He expects 1t to result in turn ing the balance in favor of war in all the countries of Southeast Europe, and says that Roumania and Bulgar- ia will not long remain out of the con' aict
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
ITALY AGREED TO ENTER
 THE WAR WEEKS AGO

LONDON. May 26.-It is stated here semi.officially that Italy actually contracted a treaty with the Triple Entente powers early in Maly that bound her to enter the war on the side of the Allies and that she on May 4th officially nottied Germany and Austria of her formal withdrawal from the Triple Alliance which had bound her to an offensive and defensive ai- lance with Germany and Austria.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
pETRoeRAD SAYS THAT
 PRzsmYsL IS SAFE

PETROGRAD, May 2O Although Gen. Von Mackensen's Ausro-German army has come to grips with the Rus sian center on line parallel with the San river in Galicia. no fears are felt here for Przemysl A dispatch from Lemburg says the Russians have ta- ken up position of great strength on the heights Of the San, whore they have mustered an enormous quantity of artillery and erected strong defen- sive works. Both in Galicia and in Southern Poland, where the Russians retired to stragetic territory east of Kielce. the Russian lines are be- ing stlCfened with endorsements.
 von Hlndenburg is reported to be hurryIng German troops to Bukowina where the Austrinn continue in re- treat from the Bisttit2a river to the Roumanian frontier over line near ly 100 miles long.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
shln knomn on coast.

SEATTLE. May 26.-The American Hawaiian line steamship Nebraskan is well known on the Pacific coast She was operated out Of Seattle for many years when Frank Waterhouse and company. of this city, controlled the Hawaiian-American line of steam ships
 The Nebraskau was built in Cam den. x. J.. in 1902. and had a gross tonnage Of 4.40S tons. She was S60 feet in length and carried a crew Of thirty-eight men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
SAYS
 ITALIANS MIsLEAD

BERLIN. May 26.-Prince won Bue- low, who has arrived at the capital from Rome, says the Italian people had been grossly mislead as to tho facts concerning the war in Europe. He says they had been convinced that the Germans and Austrians were wrong on the issues and that they were fighting a losing contest
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
TRAPS FoR SUBMARINES

NEW YORK. May 2e.-Passengers arriving from Europe declare that the English channel is filled wire wire net traps for submarines. with a small passage between the nets about one mile wide. through which all vessels must pass. The channel is effectual- ly closed to submarines and each day sees new guards pat into effect.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
CAPTURE TOWNS iNITHE
 NIGHT.

Rome, May 2s.-The fret word that greeted the war minlster this morn Ing was the information that Italian troops had captured several import ant towns during the night, and that the Austrian troops were reteratinG from the border in many places.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
Redmond ReIusea Q Al VII car8on

Redmond Rcfuses to Act with Carson.
 LONDON. May 26.- John Redmond, leader of the Irish Nationalists, re- fused to accept 8 place in the coali- tlon Cabinet that is being formed by Prime Minister Asquith It is said that he refused to be member of government of which Sir Edward Carson Is a part Sir Edward had been offered the portfolio of attorney general, the selection having been urged by the leaders of tho Unionist party
 The "bigiourgof the Liberal gov ernment- -AsQuith. Lloyd-George, Sir Edward Grey end Churchill will re- main in the Cabinet In addition to his duties asochancellor of the ex. chequer. Lloyd.ceorge will have charge of the financial management of the war office, and this will include the purchasing of munitions Lord Kitchener will have charge of war operations as he has had in the past
 Arthur J. Balfour has definitely ac- cepted the post of first lord of the and win be a member of the Cabinet whether any of the other Unlonists accept or not. It was stated that the carson-Redmond affair will not interfere with the stand Inc has ta- ken
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
Rvndham Nav Do Saved.

NEW YORK, May 26. Word re- ceived here this afternoon says that the Holland-American liner Ryndham is being conveyed Co this place by several American warships which re- sponded to her call for aid.
 The Ryndham was built at Belfast. Ireland. by Harland & Wolff, and was launched in 19Ol She is 12,527 gross tonnage 5500 horse power, 562 feet In length and 62 feet beam.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26

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LONDON, May 2s.-Ths Amsriean- Hawaiian line sseamahip Nebraoka' Capt. Green. in ballast and homeward- bound from Liverpool for the Dela- ware hrealoHater. struek a mine or was torpedoed oG the oouth coast of Ireland, and is probably fatally wound ed. She To taking water rapidly but hsr crew ia sndeavorina to work her 60 Queenstown. The hold Was half filled with water at laot accounts.
 BRlTNSH BLAME GERMAN
 SUBMARINE.
 Tho British admiraity late this at- ternoon announced that there is no doubt but that the Nebraska was tor pedoed by a German cuhmarine ae- eordins 50 information received here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
COAST SAILORS
 ASK FOR RAISE

SEATTLE. May 26.-sailors. fire. men and cooks of the Alaska and San Francisco steamships are meeting with the heads of the companies to- day. and are asking for a raise in their wages They say that wages have been raised on the Atlantic. and aals for 9 correspondlng increase here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE co.
 TO REOPEN ITS PLANT

PROVIDENCE. R. T.. May 26.-The American Locomotive company will reopen It's Providence plant, which has been idle since the discontinue ance of the manufacture of automo- piles two years ago. The company It's to employ at least 1000 hands in the manufacture of brass fuse heads for shrapnel, installation of machin- cry to commence at once.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
GERM A | I AC K
 PRL SN-

LONDON, May 20. - Advioes from Berlin say that undes the personal command Of Gen. von tMaekeneen the Germans are oonduotis9 a terrific ate tack on Przemyel The defeat of the Russians yesterday permitted the Germans to come directly in contact wlth the Przemysl doiensee.
 While tho German atfacS is being centcred on Przemyali lighting ia pro- greeslne along the whole Inc along Che San river
 Both the German ani Russian forces have been greatly strengthened by re- inforcemento, and bot2 sidoo are con ddont of Che final ouiiome.
 The loases are heavy on both oidea
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
BRITISH 7UolLisT ENLisTs
 AS SOLDIER FOR COUNTRY

LONDON. May 2s. - Bombardier Wells. the British pugilist. has enlist ed in a Welsh regiment. and will SO to the front for Great Britain.
 George Carpenter former rins antagonist of Wells. is already in the French army fighting for the Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
COMMISSION ENDS
 INQUIRY INTO
 COLORADO STRIKE

WASHINGTON, aiaQ 26. The iu- dustrial relations commission today terminated taking testimony in the inquiry into the Colorado coal strike
 Documentary evidence will be add ed to the oral testimony that has been taken.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
ITALIANS LOSE TWO
 OFFICERS.

Amsterdam, May 2s.-Advises were received here that an Italian aeropIano was shot down by Austrian guns near Goritz. Two ataf officers, who were acting as observere, were killed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
u. S. NAVY TO HAVE
 piRieieLE BALLOONS.

NEW YORK, May 26. The con strUction of the United States navy's first dirigible has been authorized by Secretary aDniels. who awarded the contract for its manufacture to the Connecticut Aircraft Co.,. of New Ha- ven. on a bid Of Ss5.636. The balloon is to be delivered within four months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
FIGHTING CONTINUES
 ALONG FRONT IN WEST

PARIS. May 26. -Fightlng contin- ued today at variots places along the line of battle in North France and Belgium The Geraaus have contin- ued the use Of gas bombs, and where they have gained advantage it has been on that acconnt
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
DIR. SLOANE
 D0a5 LINE

Dr. Leonard o. Sloane of Juneau. op- erated on Monday by Dr.J. B. Eagle son in Seattle. for serious complaint is doing splendidly, according to Dr. Eagleson. who telegraphed today to pr. P. J, Malone Of Juneau that his patient was in no danger and would be able to leave the hospital in few dnvs
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
LOSE
 sUBMARINE AGAIN
- -

HONOLULU. T. II. May Pc. - The cables parted again last night, and the wreck of United States submarine F4 sank to the bottom again. She now lies 10 feet below the surface and within 300 yards of the entrance to the Honolulu harbor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
ITALY AND GERMANY
 AeREE 10 eE HUMANE

ROTTERDAM, May 26 Adyices have been received here that Italy and Germany have agreed that neither na- ton will intern the citizens of the other country. and that neither will seize property belonging to citizens of the other country
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
ENGLISH WAR ON
 GERMANY CHASING

LONDON. May 26. The London Stock Exchange has re.admitted few Germans who have sons in the Brit ish army
 And,German riots throughout Eng land have generally ceased, although sporadic outbreaks occur occasionally Many Germans have been interned aboard steamers fitted up for the pur- pose.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
FRoHmAN DID NOT
 CARE FOB MONEY

NEW Y0RK-Alf Hayman, New York theatrical man says that Chas- Frohman died comparatively poor man. He never made contracts with his actors. and was the first to in- augurate large salaries. He never cared for money" said Mir. Hayman. When upbraided on this subject, he would say. If can die with the love and respect of an my employees and creditors. will not have liyec in vain
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
WASHINGTON sKg9TlcAL.

Washington. May 2s--Tbe officials of Che State Department believe that the American steamship Nebraska struck a mine and was nos sorPedoed
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
MAY sE
 BROUGHT HOME AGAIN

WASHINGTON. May Secretary Of State William J. Bryan is endeav- oring 10 arrange for the transporta- ton from Mexico City or any Ameri- cons who wish to leave the city on re- count of conditions there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
SHIP ToRPEOoE0.

Washington. May 2s. = American consui-esnerai Robert p. Skinner at London has wired she State oepars- ment that the American steamship Nebraska was torpedoed by a Ger nan su5marine.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
GERMANS ARE STILL
 AFTER THE COLONEL

NEW YORK. May 2s. - The New York Staats zeitung announces that Col. Theodore Roosevel has been dropped as an honorary member from the roll of League of old German Stu- dents and of General German Lang uage League
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-26
ENGLAND HOLDS MUcB
 AMERICAN MEAT

CHICAGO May 26.--A biz Chicago packer states that Great Britain has been holding in heraports SlO,0QOooe of meats from the Chicago yards that has been shipped during the last five month in 27 ships, to points beyond ,he United Kingdom. Not a pouno has gone forward to any Scandinay. ian port.