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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-20
Grafton Man Is
Accused OF Arson

GRAFTON. w. Va. April 2o.-Ma-
rion Robinson, aged As, is awaiting
trial here on an attempted arson
charge. Employees of the McGraw
Coal Company claim to have caught
him setting fire to the company's mo-
tor barn at Simpson. near Grafton.
Robinson was discharged by the com
pany a year ago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-20
CORRECTION.
In the West Virginian {

In the West Virginian of last
evening. the statement was made
that Elmer Rhodeheaver, a small
boy OF the East Side, was injured
when he dashed in front Of the
automobile OF Carl Binns. Mr..
Binns calls the attention of the
West Vfrginian to the story. say
ing that is was not his automo-
bile but that OF ]. NJ. Binns. We
gladly make this correction.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-20
Wilson Addresses
Associated Press
(By Associated Pres..)

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 90
President Wilson left here today for
New York to attend the annual lunch.
con OF the: Associated Press. others
in the party we're Secretary Daniels,
DR.. Grayson. the Presidents naval
aide and Secretary Tumulty. The
President will retur ntonight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-20
SPOTS ON OLD SOL CAUSE
DISTURBANCE OF WIRELESS.

ST. LOUIS, April 20.-Un-
usual sun spot activity was re-
ported today by astronomers at
Christian Brothers college. The
wireless instruments at the col
lege were greatly disturbed last
night and this is attributed to the
sun spots. Nine spots were visl.
BILE today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-20
The Weather

West virginia-Fair tonight and
Wednesday: cooler.
Western Pennsylvania = Fair and
cooler tonight and Wednesday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-20
Advent of Spring Has Not
Witnessed Renewal OF
Hostilities.
SHARP ARTILLERY
DUELs REPORTED
Germans Claim Gains, While
They Say French Attacks
Are Failures. :
(Ry Assoclnted Press.l

ROME. April 2o.-within the past
% hours there have arisen in Rom4
persistent reports that the grave inter
national question confronting Italy.
may be solved in the near future by
what at first sight seems almost in
creditable, the conclusion OF a gem
eral peace in Europe. at not distant
date. While these reports are intangi-
BILE and cannot at present be describ-
ed to definite source. they neVerthe-
less arc reflected in high quarters and
given heed by careful observers of in
ternational politics.
Another reason in support of this ar
gument is offered that Rome is an ex-
cellent field for the conduct OF nego-
tiations of this nature.
Prince Won Buelow, one of the
ablest of German diplomats, is in
Rome as ambassador to Italy, and the
official relation between Italy and
Germany as well as between Italy and
the powers of the Triple entente are
cordial. In certain quarters in Rome
the idea prevails that the advent or
spring has not seen such assumptions
of aggressive hostilities as had been
promised, a fact regarded as signif-
cant.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-20

BERLIN. wireless to Sayvflle, April
2o.-German army headquarters today
gave out a report on the progress OF
hostilities reading: "Germs1 attacks
in the Champagne country yesterday
made progress while French attack
in the Argonne resulted in failure.
Between the Meuse and Moselle yes
terday witnessed late but spirited ar
tillery attacks.
"A French attack near Flirey broke
down. German troops entered the
main position of the enemy west OF
Avrecourt and stormed and reoccupied
the village of Embermenil. In the
Vosges, a French attack resulted in
failure while the German advance on
I'm the eastern front the situation
remains unchanged"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-20

Continued on Page Eight.)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-20

CONTINUED on page eight.)
The Washington times., 1915-10-06
MRS. W|DENER WILL.
WE'D Or. A. H. RICE

BOSTON. Oct. CDR. Alexander Ham
ilton Rice. OF this city. explorer and sur
geon. and Mrs. Eleanor Eikins widener,
OF Philadelphia, who gave the magnifi-
cent Widener library to Harvard Uni
vcrs!ty In memory OF her son. Harry
Elkins Widencr. who with his father
was lost In the Titanic disaster. are to
be married within day or two.
DR.. Rice took out a marriage license
nt city hall yesterday. but under the
sachusetts law the couple cannot
marry until five days have elapsed un-
less they secure the consent Of some
Judge.
DR. Rice. who has been In Newport
most OF the summer where Mrs. wild
ener has n residence known as Mir
nmar. before returning to Americas
most noted watering place, refused to
say when or where the marriage would
take place. In making application for
the license. Or. Rice gave his age as
forty and that OF Mrs wldener as
forty-seven.
DR.. Rice was In Paris when the war
began and took charge OF the hospital
opened there by Mrs. Cooper Hewitt. Of
New York. He came home to receive
the honorary degree of NJ. y. from Har-
ward. and first met Mrs. Widener at the
dedication OF the Widener library sub
scauently spending much time at New
port.
He comes from one OF Massachusetts
most noted families, his grandfather
hn wing been governor for several terms
Uc was graduated from Harvard in
1898. and the medical school three years
later. lie has conducted explorations
in Alaska. Hudson Bay. and South
American countries. He was made a
fellow OF the Royal Geographical So
c,cty In 1901. and started the contro-
versv with Colonel Roosevelt over the
River OF Doubt"
The Washington times., 1915-10-06
C0V|NGT0N SWEARS
N new GRAND JURY
Charles G. Stott Is Foreman.
win Serve Until First Week
in January.

Twenty-three grand Jurors qualified
before Chief Justice Covington In
Criminal Court. No. l, today to serve
until the first week In January next.
The court named Charles G. Scott fore
man. The grand jury went into imme-
date session. but adjourned shortly al
ter organizing until tomorrow morning.
In charging the Jurors Justice CovinEf
ton dwelt at length on the necessity that
each pledge himself to absolute secrecy.
He said the members of the investiga-
ting body were the impersonal arm OF
the law and as such should allow no
personal feelings to influence them IN
their findings. The court explained
that the Jury was composed Of twenty
three members. sixteen of whom made
n quorum. and no presentment is legal
unless by the unanimous verdict OF
twelve members.
In addition to Foreman Stott. the
fury includes Joseph A. O'Hare. Harry
Stamford. French D. Bussey. Peter q.
Garden. Edward Z. Burdette. James $,
shelton. Lewis Bruninger, Joseph J.
Caylor. Fred J. Stearns. Samuel +
Powell. Samuel I. Brotman. Charles j.
Bell. Elphonzo Young. jr.: Charles H
Berkeley. John NJ. Beavers. John d.
Lackey. jeremiah O'Connor. Thomas
Mccormick. Winfield s. Brawn. John
A. Kapp. Charles II. Arlington, and
James Sharp
The Washington times., 1915-10-06

Spanish War Veterans ut Fort Totten.
New York. Mr.. Holmes submitted a
reserves plan for the army.
This plan involves the establishment
OF reserve with men from the regular
army after fiften, twenty. and twenty
who serve fifteen years would be, re.
tired at half pay on condition mat they
should serve fifteen years IN reserves.
Men serving twenty years would be re-
tired on two-thirds pay, and serve ten
years IN the reserves. and men serving
twenty 7five years in the regular estab-
lishnnent would be retired on three
fourths pay and serve five years with
tho reserves. This plan. he declared.
would be the most inexpensive reserves
plan. and would supply the country with
reserve OF from 10000 to 10000 men.
H. Oden Lake, commander OF the
Army and Navy Union. called attention
The Washington times., 1915-10-06

them are kent moor. know Of such
banks, do not intend to stand for
them II I can help II. The country VIII
not stand for them"
Touching upon the except tionaily
strong financial position OF tne
that at no time in recorded history
have the banks of any country held
such resources Nas the banks OF this
country hold today. The deposits IN
all the banks. National, savings, and
State, he said, have increased from sh
billion dollars In 1900 to approximate
ly 23 billion dollars at present. or
at the rate Of approximately one
billion q year.
1t Is estimated. the speaker contin..
ucd, that the income OF the people OF
the United States. over and above the
expense Of living. and available for
Investment. amounts to 5000 millions
per annum.
The Washington times., 1915-10-06
Realty Transfers

sol7 Nineteenth street northwest-William T.
Benham ct ux. to Jennie B. Withers. lot 25
square $500. Washington Heights. SO (stanps
$50
1864 Columbia road northwest-Liliian J. New
man to Ida r. Morgan, lot 90. square cs5t
Columbia Heights. 80 (stamps 81.
Whitney Close-Edith II. Gottswals to Hugh
NJ. Purcell. lot 10. square 3o+3. so (stamps
so.
Alley between @ and I. Sixth and Seventh
streets southwest-Wilkes c. Prather ct AL
trustees. to Allen W. Guyer. lot 7s square
Ss. $3.50.
Maryland avenue northeast. between Thlr-
teenth and Fourteenth streets-Charies N
Corson to Frederick l.. Hoffman. lot S
square l0oS, SO (stamps $3.50.
Addition 10 Congress Heghts-Henrietta r.
Heiskell TO William Keller. lot 3. square
Pleasant PIains-Nathan Stein to Ethel
Stein. lot 2S square 3o4l. $40 (stamps 81 .SoI
Ingleside-Guion Miller ct ux, to Emily T.
Smith, lot 10, block II. $40 (stamps S3).
Morton place northeast. between Sixth and
Seventh streets-lsrael Diamond ct al.
trustees, to Samuel V. Gusack, lots 3os
313. 3l4, Sl5. square s55. SO.
The Washington times., 1915-10-06
Notice Served Is Believed to Be
the First Of a Series to Be
Filed.
ACTS FOR BRITISH CONCERN
Lansing to Give Latin Conferees
Claims Of Respective Fac.
tionS in Mexico.

Great Britain has served notice on
the United states that she viii hle
a claim against this Government for
$4,000 to $4,000. representing dam
ages sustained by n British concern
in Vera Cruz. during the occupation
OF the Mexican seaport by United
States forces in April. 1914.
Tho notice was served by Thomas
at Mexico City. who arrived In Wash
ington yesterday. II concerns the
claim OF the Vera Cruz Power. Light
and Traction Co, Ltd. an English
enterprise. whose property was requi-
sitioned by Admiral Fletcher. and lat
er by General Funston. during the
occupation.
First of Series.
This. It is believed. is the first OF a
series OF claims which foreign gov
ernments with property interests at
Vera Cruz will file against the United
States. and which probably will run
far into the thousands. 1t Is not be =
lieved that in such cases as that of
the British concern. the United States
will dispute the claims.
Secretary Lansing expects to have In
hand by Saturday all Information ncces-
sary to a consideration by the PAN
American conferees at their meeting
that day OF the claims OF the respcc-
tive Mexican factions for recognition.
He indicated today that he does not
anticipate postponcmcnt OF the meet
ing.
Mr. Lansing already has received
Elisco Arredondo Carranzas repre-
sentative here. and Enrique G. Llorente.
Villas agent. He expressed n willing
ness. however. to sec former Provision
nj President Cara. Gen. Felipe Angeles.
Gen. Raoul Madero. and other villa
adhercnts
Plans For Elections.
From reliable advices is Is learned
that. according to the Carranza plan
laid before Mr.. Lansing by Arredondo
the FIRST chief plans to hold municipal
and state elections throughout the ter
ritory no controls some time before the
end OF the year. and provide for the
election of n congress In the spring. As
soon as this congress assemblies. he
The Washington times., 1915-10-06
DR.. Marcus w. Lyon, Jr.,
Joins Staff at g. w. u

DR.. Marcus W. Lyon, tr.. has been
appointed professor OF bacteriology and
pathology in the medical school OF
George Washington University.
Miss Edith Il. Lowe. assistant libra
rian in the department OF arts and
sciences at the university. has resigned
to teach English in Business High
School Mrs. Victoria Briggs Turner.
1909. has been appointed to MI the va
cancy.
The Washington times., 1915-10-06

plans to make IA report on his steward
ship Of the executive power and make
arrangements FOR the election OF a
President Of Mexico in July. Between
July and December, when the new
President assumes office. he will him
self serve as provisional President. thus
eliminating himself as candidate for
permanent President. And during this
same period he will ask the congress
to enact all OF the various reforms. in
cluding land reform, for which the
revolution was fought.
The Washington times., 1915-10-06
New Playground Begun
At Nineteenth and c N. w,

Workmen today began grading the
new Fairgrounds at Nineteenth and
streets northwest that viii be In place
OF grounds moved on account OF the
erection of the new Interior Department
building.
Miss Katherine whitcomb, who has
been in charge OF the Fairgrounds in
the Zoo Park. has been appointed
supervisor of the new Fairgrounds,
which will be ready next week.
The Washington times., 1915-10-06
Poems of Riley to
Be Read Tomorrow
Authors Birthday Anniversary
Will Be Observed in Pub
lie Schools Here.

In every class room OF every public
will be read, either by the teacher or
by a pupil. one or more poems Of James
Whitcomb Riley. In many schools. and
especially in English CLASSES. there will
be discussions Of the poets life and
his work.
In sending out tho notice ordering
this observance Of the poets birthday
tomorrow. Superintendent OF Schools
Ernest l.. Thurston explained that this
tribute was to be paid because Riley is
essentially an American poet and also
a poet Of American childhood.
The Washington times., 1915-10-06
Eat Like
a Boy
Let Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets As
sist Your Stomach Whenever
1t Needs Help. They Are
Safe and Sure.

A Trial Package Free To All.
II you really want your old-time boy
appetite to return to you once more.
form the practice Of eating stuart .
Dyspepsia Tablet after each meaL Re-
suits will astound you.
The Washington times., 1915-10-06

The reason a Stuarts Dyspepsia Tab
let is powerful enough to digest your
next meal Is because II is composed
OF those things which Il weakened di-
gestive system lacks.
IL all the stomach sufferers who have
been relieved of their misery by Stuart =
Dyspepsia Tablets could be gathered to-
gether into one column. they would
make tremendous and happy army.
Join this army NOW by getting SOC
box from any druggist or by sending be-
low Coupon-Adyt,
The Washington times., 1915-10-06
WILSON ASKS THAT
NATION Be PREPARED
President in Speech to Naval
Advisory Board Pleads for
United Action.
Urges United Effort.
CONTINUED from First Page)
world. and that knows that It must COM
mand the respect OF the world.

~oiiu, tHdt kHOWs tlht u Inust Coih-
mand the respect OF the world.
Urges United Effort.
80 II seems to me that we are not
working as those who would change
anything Of America. but only as those
who would safeguard everything In
America. I know that you will enter
into conference with the officers OF the
navy In that spirit and with that feel
ing. and It makes me proud. gentlemen.
that the busy men Of America. the
men who stand at the '~ont OF their
profession, should be willing In this way
to associate themselves voluntarily with
the Government In the task In which
It needs all sorts Of expert and serious
advice.
Nothing ought to be done in this
country by any single group OF persons
OF us united together-and I welcome
this association In the most serious and
grateful spirit"
Nays Prime Need a Motor.
Before the first session of the naval
advisory board. composed OF Thomas
A. Edison and twenty-five other dis
tinguished civilian inventors. Secre-
tary Of the Navy Daniels today de-
clared the prime need of the navy
was a motor for submarines and air
craft.
The Secretary told the board he was
relying on its members 20 aid the
navy experts In perfecting a motor
suitable for the needs OF tho service. =,
In addition to cmphasizinE the need
OF q motor. Mr.. Daniels dwclt on the
need for naval laboratory for re-
search work and experiments. Hc
asked for the advice and recommcn-
dations Of the board rs to the Kind Of
a national laboratory needed.
N~-- f.
Mr.. Daniels. in a speech Of consider
able length. dTelt on the fact that
new and terrible instruments of de-
struction had appeared under and
over the seas" lie reminded the board
that the old WAS passing and q new
era was at hand. He said he had
formed the board for the purpose OF
| securing expert advice In the big
problems the navy IL trying to solve,
and to initiate suggestions which will
The entire membership OF the board
was present at the first meeting. The
session opened at II o'clock in the
| office Of Secretary Daniels. After the
address by Mr.. Daniels the board went
to the White House and was received
by the President. Later. tho party
boarded the Presidential yacht May :
mower for Z trip to the proving
grounds at Indian Head. where the
| latest 14-inch gun Will be tested for
the benefit Of the inventors.
All Members Present.
Thomas A. Edison Is chairman OF the
board. The other members were nomi-
mated bv the societies which they rep
resent. All were present. The list fol-
lows:
W. r.. Whitley. l.. II. Backcland
Frank Julian spraGue. BENJAMIN q
| Lamme, r. s. Woodward Arthur Cor
don Webster, 4. n. Hunt. .tlfred Cra-
nett. Matthew ". Sellers. Hudson
Maxim. Peter Cooper Hewitt. Thomas
Robbins. Howard Z. Coffin, Andrew l..
Riker. Henry A. Wise Wood. Elmer 4.
Sperry, William l.. Saunders. Benjamin
r. Thayer, J. W. Richards. Lawrence
| Addicks.
The Washington times., 1915-10-06
Col. Harts Will Speak
At Cosmos Club Tonight

Col. W. w. Harts, In charge OF pub
lie buildings and grounds In the Dis
trict. viii give an illustrated talk this
evening at the Cosmos Club on "Ensi-
neering As an Aid to Park Develop
mcnt." The lecture will be given under
the auspices OF the Washington Society
of Engineers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
STORM TOSSED BARGE
 NOW SAFE IN PORT
Found Near Race Rock and Brought
 Into New Lcndon.

Tug AfurieI which was sent out from Newport Tuesday to pick up the stray barge Annie. brought the barge into New London harbor Tuesday eve- ming. Before starting from Newport the Murial had learned that the Annie was anchored three miles off shore be- tween Quonochontaug and Moves Point. When the Muriei found the Annie she was anchored near Race Rock.
 After being reported by the life savers at Watch Hill the Annie had hoisted sail and under a northeast wind had started for the Race. As long as the tide held in her favor she could make fair time. but when the tide changed the barge was obliged to anchor
 The storm tossed barge's crew of four were in good condition in spite of the experience of having been been adrift since Sunday morning when tug Paul Jones, behind which the Annie and the Marion Chappeli had been towing, broke her tail shaft. The Chap pell was found inside Point Judith by tug Aries and lowed into Newport The Annie had not been able to sail in so far before the wind changed from southeasterly to northerly. The barge was undamaged and will proceed east ward as soon as the weather is favor able
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
JULIAN cRoziER SHOT
 IN BATTLE OF LEHoNS On Christmas Eve-SoIder Comrade Found and Buried His Body.

Accurate word about the death of Julian Crozier, who was in the French army, has been received from his brother. He writes that the family had heard nothing from Julian Cro- zier since the 21st of December and were still cIinging to 0 slight hope that he was alive when his mother received a letter dated Jan. [ from a soldier who told her that her son was shot dead on Christmas eve in the bat tie of Lihons, and that the body had been found and buried and the grave marked.
 It was further learned that this brave soldier had himself sought for his friends body and carrying it across the battlefield under a fire of shot and shrapnel, had buried it in place apart by itself to enable the family to recover 1t later. But for this service, no trace of her sons body would have been possible to Mrs. Crozier.
 Julian CrozieT was a gifted scholar. a gentleman of high manliness. and a quiet patriot. His death is a loss which extends beyond the reach of his friends and associates at his home in France and in this city where he was stationed for a time with the J. E. Martin Go. velvet mill at Taftville.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
SMITH AID BLOWN REELECTED
As County After One Ballot in Each Case-Mr Smith Had IT Votes and Mr. Brown 19- Senator Hewitt Dscaimed Authorship of Letter That Had Been Sent to the County Caucus Members.

London Chamber of Commerce for the New London county members to visit New London and become acquainted with conditions in matters that are pending in the legislature. He asked that agreement as to date be reached by next Tuesday. when there would be a meeting of all the New London county members, assembled for the purpose of acting upon the report of the county commissioners and elect two county auditors, a republican and a democrat.
 Representative Cronin was appoint ed a committee to prepare proper reso- lutions for resentaJiOn in the house nominating Messrs. Smith and Brown as county commissioners.
 Representative Cranda1I of Mystic, in behalf of County Commissioner Smith, invited the members to be guests Of Mr. Smith immediately after adjourn ment at HeubIein's. The invitation was accepted and on motion of Rep resentative Brown of New London the meeting was adjourned to meet at Heublein'S.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
THREE ADMINISTRATORS
 ON OLD LYME ESTATE.
Will Settle Estate of Robert F. Chap
 man, Who Died in 1875.

A hearing on the application for the appointment of administration de bonis non of the. estate Of Robert F. Chap man of Old Lyme was held before Judge of Probate Herbert N. Caulkins in Old Lyme at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, and by agreement between the heirs Attorneys Alfred Colt, Frank l.. MdGufTe and Nathan Belcher. of New London were appointed. Robert F. Chapman died in Old Lyme in March. 1875, leaving no will, and ad- ministration on his estate vas granted Go David WatrOus by the probate court.
 The administrator filed aa account in October of that year and reported to the court that in accordance with the request of the deceased on his deathbed the heirs agreed that the widow should have the use Of the whole estate during her life Mrs Lucy w. Chapman, the widow, took possession, which she retained until her death in January, 1914
 The heirs of the estate are Fred W. Cha pInan. Thomas Littlefeld, Laura Peck of South Lyme, Grace Dimock, Charles F. Tubbs. Florence Tubbs and William Tubbs, all Of East Lyme, Palmer Tutbs. residence unknown, and J. Herman Tunbs oP New London, sur Tiving husband of Lucy Grace Chap man, ore of the daughters of Robert Chairman
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
ECONOMY SUGGESTIONS
 FOR POST OFFICES
Wanted from Postmasters by the De-
 partment at Washington.

Postmasters around the country have received 8 copy of an Crder from the post office department in Washington urging the greatest possible economy consistent with adequate mail service. The statement points out that the de- crease in postal revenues since Aug. l is caused by unsettled conditions created by the war in Europe. The order urges all postmasters to cut down all unnecessary expenses but still keep up the efficiency of the ser vice. Tho postmasters are urged to reduce regulars to substitute service where it can be done and get all the work possible out Of the regulars.
 The cost of delivering large pack ages such as come under the parcel post division is mentioned. In this respect it is urged that as far as may be foot carriers do the work and thus reduce the cost. Many other sugges- tions are given for reducing expenses.
 Economy suggestions, it is safe to say. will not be received with any gen eraI enthusiasm by the post offices of the count y, which, like the Norwich office. have felt that they have been working at a minimum of expense in view of giving the public satisfactory service