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Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-05-13

fenced to be hanged on
Tuesday, June d, for the
murder Of Mary Phagan.
When Judge Hill asked
Frank if he had anything to say,
the prisoner stood erect and
without referring to his written
statement, declaimed it with
emphasis. Mrs. Frank, who
sat at a table with her husbands
attorneys, bowed her head upon
her arms on the table and sob
bed.
Franks statement follows;
Again I stand before you.
Again I can but reiterate that |
am innocent Of the murder OF
Mary Phagan. I have abso-
luteIy no guilty knowledge Of
that tragic occurrence.
II am innocent Of this charge
and I assert that the record Of
the evidence conclusively proves
this. No appellate tribunal has
ever passed upon this evidence.
The only judge who has ever
heard it stated that he had the
most serious doubts as TO my
guilt.
"My execution will not av-
enge Mary Phagan's death. A
life will have been taken for a
life, but the real culprit will not
have paid the penalty ] will sui
fer for another's crime.
''My trust is in God, who
knows that my protestatlons o.
innocence are the truth. Al
some future date, the whole
mortal world will realize it. Il
is the knowledge that Goo
knows it now, and that the
world will know it some day
that inspires me to stand before
your honor and as | face the
future.
Anything else I might say
at this time would be an elabo'
ration Of my words to the court
Yet I am fully alive to the fac
that my position is most pre-
caurious. 1t is a situation which
is so far removed from anything
that my life and mental attitude
could have spoken. It is hid
eous but at the same time so un
real, SO incongruous.
''It is fundamental in human
life to want to live. This de
sire to exist is ingrained in al
of US. it is the basic morality Q
all who live. To those wh'
have the proper ideals Of living
life without honor is insuffer
able. This is the message c
theology and ethics.
''In the light Of the who'll
truth l know--that the Almight,
knows the morality Of my posi-
ton in this case is unassailable
This being SO, my complete ex
oneration Of this terrible charg
lies in the future. When tha
day arrives, I shall be vindicat
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-05-13
Bishop Scanlan Dead

Laurence Scanlan, bishop Of
the Salt Lake diocese of the
Roman Catholic church and a
pioneer missionary of the west,
died, after a long illness.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-05-13
Hotel Clerk, Perjurer,
Gets 81 and 9 Months


Frank D. Stafford, hotel clerk,
convicted OF perjury in connec-
ton with the $5O0,O00 breach
of promise case Of Miss Rae
Tanzer against James w. Os-
borne, was sentenced in federal
court to nine months imprison-
ment and fined ST..
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-05-13

through the mountainous coast
land. The city has more than So
600 population. The Italians cons
titute the largest part of the po-
pulace, and together with the
Slavonians, comprise about go
percent, Geographically Fiume
belongs to Croatia. In 1870, how
ever, it finally became a part of
the Hungarian kingdom. The
Italians, who favor the Hun
garians as opposed to the Slavo-
mans, are practically in control
of the city's administration.
'Fiume occupies seven square
miles of land carved out of Coatia.
Around its waterfront, there is a
narrow, level plain upon which
the new town is built, with it's
convenient, modern ground plan,
fine business structures and
generally substantial architec-
ture. The old town climbs the
hills back from the shore, strag-
Cling in a quaint disorder of ir-
regular, narrow streets and
haphazard houses.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-05-13
Hunting Wolves in Autos

AASAAAS VOAFNS HI AuIOO
Lovington, N. NJ, May IL
j 1unting wolves in automo.
biles has become the latest sport
on the plains. About daylight
Ed. Love, attracted by the
barking Of his dogs, saw a
big wolf near the house, but by
the time he secured his gun the
wolf had become frightened and
was Scampering on across the
prairie, Love hurriedly rang
up several of his neighbors by
telephone, told them the pre-
sence of the wolf and then
jumped into his automobile and
started in pursuit Of the prowler,
Those Of his neighbors who had
cars also cranked up and joined
the chase. Mr.. Lovehnally got
within range Of the wolf anc
wounded the animal with shot
from his rifle. The dogs thai
had followed the automobile
finished him. The wolf was
one of the largest ever killed If
this section.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-05-13
Fiunne H-ungary's
Only Seaport City
AS Price of Neutrality 1t Would
Make Austro-Hurgary an In
land Empire

A S the price of peace, Italy
~ is reported to be expect
L n ing from Austria-Hun-
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-05-13
Death Sentence
Again Passed
Calls God to Witness He Has
Not Guilty Knowlege of The
Crime; Declares Innocence

30 M. Frank re-sen- ed and if alive will b
fenced to be hanged on enabled to enjoy freedom
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
COMMERCE BOD. TO
LEASE u GAS FIELDS
Committee Empowered to
Transact Business in Or
ganization's Name.

Several questions Of public interest
We're given careful consideration at
the regus.r monthly meeting OF the
Chamber OF Commerce, held last night
jim the Watson building. Some OF the
after being fully; discussed
by the members Fof the body, were
held over for further discussion at the
next meeting. w
The gas committee made a report
OF the work that they had been doing
since The last meeting, and submitted
plans Ito the chamber, for getting
cheaper gas for the factories OF this
city. The report OF the committee,
which was presented by l.. NJ. Davis,
brought forth long discussion OF the
question, and many resolutions were
offered: After long parley, the
chamber. gave the committee power
TO go out and raise money to obtain
leases IN the name of the Chamber OF
Commerce onEcertain gas fields men
toned in. the report, and the commit
tee was then TO report back TO the
chamber. After the leases have been
obtained further steps will be taken
towards getting cheaper. gas for the
factories OF, Fairmont.
1t was anticipated that there would
be a. lively discussion on the new
bridges. proposition, but no such
thing took place. The committee OF
the chamber asked that their report,
which had been laid on the table at q
previous meeting be taken from the
table and referred back to the commit.
tee as the committee, desires to make
some additions to:the report, so the
chamber referred" the proposition
back TO the committee with the re.
quest that a report be made as soon
as possible. The. chamber will hold
Il special session IL need be to hear
this report Should IT be ready before
the next regular meeting night.
Naturally there was something said
In regard to the condition OF the
streets OF Fairmont. and the roads
leading out Of town. but little came OF
this discussion save a promise from
Engineer Armstrong that. he would
put on full steam and make the best
possible headway JIM the future.
AtSthe request ofithe lWoman's Club
the Chamber Of Commerce will act
with the city board of affairs in con.
structing the third floor of the city
building so that 1t will be adaptable to
the holding of meetings Of organiza-
.tlons that. have the welfare OF the
city at heart; 2
The question OF putting on q mem
bership campaign for the chamber OF
commerce was discussed. The need
of a larger organization was pointed
out, That. Fairmont should have
larger commercial organization was
shown. When theSquestion of adjust
ing the rates for service comes up In
the telephone merger the city can fare
much better ifsthere Is a strong com
mercial body to look after the inter
.estsS OF the community. The rate ques.
,uon will be one to consider soon. The
telephone company Is anxious 10 have
this matter adjusted and will confer
with the business men in this matter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
VETS SHOW EAGLE
AS BRAVERY REWARD
Handsome Trophy of Civil
War Owned by 12 w. Va.
GA. R. Association.

Among the prized possessions Of the
Association of the 18th West Virginia
G. A. R.yeterans IS a ihandsome golden
eagle to be placed on nag stan.
which was exhibited In this city today
by the veterans before taking the car
for Fairview. where the annual reun.
Ion Of the old soldiers who fought for
the Union during the Civil war is be-
ing held. -
This handsome eagle Is as bright
and shining as on the day 1t was pre-
sented to newest Virginia boys who
fought SO valiantiy for the cause In
the taking OF Fort Gregg at Peters
burg, Virginia. For II was after the
battle when the victory had been won
on April 2. 1866, that Major General
John II. Gibbons. Commanding the oath
army corps of the attacking forces,
presented to the 18th West Virginia
Regiment the golden trophy with the
words inscribed on u. -f6r bravery ex.
hibited In storming Fort Gregg"
The eagle Is the property or the reg.
mental association. which has It's
headquarters at Moundsyille, with
Captain G, O. lMatthewsa as commander.
It was sent to this city today to he
exhibited at the reunion. Of Company
F. which was comman6A during the
swar{byf Captain A. n. Prichard. Of this
county. now deceased. and composed
sof Marion county men.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
aLAVS DELIVER
ANOTHER BLOW
0NTEUT0NA ARMY
$4,000 Prisoners Are Cap
tured in Galician Fight
ing.
GERMAN DRIVE HALTED
Cars Army Unable to Fol
low Up Enemy Because
of Weakness.
tBy Associated Press,


The Russian victory at Tarnopol,
eastern Galicia, has been followed by
another effective blow at the Aus.
trians at Tremowla, 20 miles further
south. In the combined action more
than 15, 900 prisoners have been taken,
according TO ,Perograd reports. As
was the case at Tarnopol, the Russians
were unable to follow up their ad.
tagef gained at Trembowla owing to
their inferiorlty in artillery, and the
Austrians were not pushed beyond the
lines OF the river Sereth.
Basing Its judgment on reports that
the Germans. are fortifying themselves
strongly in the vicinity of Wilma, TO.
getheriwith the trend of events on the
southern wing of the eastern front and
the slowiprogress of the Teutonic cen.
ter, the British feeling Is that cessa-
ton Of the Austro.German offensive In
the east may be at hand. Such de.
yelopment would spell victory for that
section of the German general staff
which has argued that the lengthening
OF Communication was involving too
much risk to warrant further advance.
French and German claims are so
contradictory that It Is impossible at
this time TO obtain a clear view OF the
rItuation In the Argonne. whereHthe
German crown prince Is reported to
hayeSmade considerable progress. The
French are attempting to recover the
lost ground, which the Germans assert
includes the fortified positions at Ma.
rie Therese. 1t is likely that this re.
gion nSwillswitness some OF the bitterest
lighting in the west during the next
tenldays.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
Engineer Robbed
and Shot to Death

HUNTINGTON. W. Va, Sept. 10
Joseph c: Gibson, 81 "a Chesapeake
and Ohio engineer, was robbed and
shot to death by tour negroes. who
climbed aboard a train on which he
was riding from his home in Ashland
to Russell. Ky. The train had stopped
at junction in West Ashland when
the bandits appeared. Olson was rid
ing with his fireman, Clarence NJ. Grit
fin. 80. Oen Of the negroes pressed a
gun into Gibson's side and It exploded.
killing the engineer instantly. Griffith,
pushed back against the car while be-
ing robbed. fell over the side and roll
ed down an embankment. His alarm
resulted in the organization of posse,
some of whom went east to Catletts-
burgh In automobiles, where a strange
negri who dropped off passenger
train was fired upon. A posse II TWEEN.
ty-fve Ashland citizens and police
rounded up nine negroes. one OF whom
was partially identified as having been
one Of the robbers. Griffith was also a
resident OF Ashland.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
Triple Votes this week.

Triple Votes this week.
Double Votes next week.
After that an increase OF so per cent.
The last two days only regular votes.
Thisis an outline OF the vote value
on subscriptions in The West Virgin
ian,s Campaign THE SHOWER Of
GOLD FOR BABIES"
In addition to the above value or
votes allowed each subscription all
NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS will also
count on, The Last Offer.
The Last Offer.
The last offer Is competitive per.
ipd OF 12 days for 10 special ballots.
These ballots will be awarded candi.
dates who secure and turn in the larg.
est amounts OF money on NEW SUB.
SCRIPTIONS to The West Virginian
from Sept 10 TO % at a. m. The
FIRST grand ballot good for 100000
vptes will be awarded the candidate
t3rning in the largest amount on NEW
Subscriptions between the dates above
mentioned. After this ballot there Is
ole other ballot OF 100000. One OF
tiese ballots must go to District No. l
oil District No. 2 to the candidate turn
irtg in the largest amount OF new bust.
MISS after the first grand ballot has
len awarded. Then in each district
iere are four ballots ,one good for
100000 votes. one good for 100000,
tother good for 100000 and still an
her good for 100000. These are
Earded in the order named in each
= Strict to the candidates securing and
4 rning in the largest amounts OF
oney on new subscriptions between
'se dates named after the two grand
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
Allies FINANCE
BOARD in GOTHAM
English and French Com
mission Met at Dock by
]. P. Morgan. 7

. : ~ - " H.
n NEW 4 oRka Sept. '1e.--The 5oint
.Anglo.Erenoh financial Commission 81
six members deputeds bysGreat4 Britain
and France to adjust the foreign ex;
change situation reached New York
today aboard the steamship Lapiand
OF Liverpool. They were met at Quar-.
antine, by ]. p Morgan and H. P. Da:
vison of,the Morgan ilrm,Twho escort!
ed them other Headquarters here.
This afternoon thef commission will
meet etta.number of New York bankers
in the library OF Mr.. Morgan's. home
and enter upon the. first, of the nego.
tiations looking toward the establish
ment of a big foreign credit loan.
The Lapland was con conveyed by
two British torpedo. boat destroyers
throughout the war zone.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
New Chevrolet Car
Shown in Fairmont

Automobile men of Fairmont have
been waiting for the chance to see the
new Chevrolet car which has been
touted throughout the country as one
of the best and cheapest made. This
make of car is now in Fairmont, being
on display in the garage Of the Nc
Cray Auto and Sales Company.
The first shipment OF cars received
have been sold, but there are two Of
the larger cars still on exhibition.
These cars are known for their famous
valye.in.head motor. This make of
car Is for customers who like the dur
able and more refined looking type.
There are two classes OF touring
cars selling at $3.50 and $3.50. AL.
though inewstol this vicinity. this make
has had unprecedented success all
over in the past FIVE years. The car.
Is always entered in stock chassis
races and has made good.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
LAST VOTE INDUCEMENTS PUBLISHED
and RACE FOR GOLD GROWS FASTER

ballots have been awarded. In case
Of a tie for any of the ballots each can
didate tying will be given ballot OF
equal value.
This is positively the last offer with
Big L." Every vote inducement is
now published. No inducements or
special votes Of any kind will be given
except those which have been publish.
ed.
II you are In the lead now you can.
not afford to overlook this offer. Your
nearest competitor may win that
100000 ballot and pass you.
II you have fallen behind during the
past few weeks. put little more
steam into your. campaign, win that
100000 ballot and forge ahead.
II you have Just been thinking about
starting, do not hesitate. but get busy
now. secure the largest amount OF
NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS during the
next 12 days. capture that 100000
ballot and be one OF the big ones in the
race. ri
1tyou are not yet in the contest and
have baby In your home, now is the
time TO start. Just think OF 5000, 900
votes. The winning Of this ballot
means much toward the winning OF
the 5000 in gold. You can win this big
ballot, even though you have done
nothing up to now.
Now, another point. All. subscrip-
tions turned In this week count Triple
votes. while next week you get only
Double votes. The week after that
You will get less. Make hay while the
sun shines. Do!itinow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
HUNTING SLAYERS
OF WEALTHY WIDOW
Police After Three Men Who
Caused Death-in Effort
to Get Jewels.

NEW YORK, Sept. 10.-The con.
fessions of a confederate employed by
Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols has given the
police detailed description Of three
men who caused her death Wednes.
day night in an effort 10 steal nearly
a half million dollars worth of iewelry
from her palatial residence in East
18th street. These descriptions were
parts of an alarm sent today through.
out the city.
After questioning Owney Tallas,
the hall boy. who admitted that he
let three robbers enter the house, the
police had devoted their greatest ef.
forts to finding Arthur Waltersen, a
young man who preceded Tallas In his
present position and recommended
Tailas TO Mrs. Nicholas when he left
her employment. They believe Wal
tersen was head OF the conspiracy to
rob the wealthy widow.
owney Tallas. after spending a rest.
less night In his cell at police head
quarters, was placed in the +line up"
today and closely scrutinized by $50
detectives. The confessed accomplice
of the three men who caused the
death of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols while
rohbing her OF several thousand dol.
lars worth OF jewelry had previously
been photographed. finger printed and
measured.
Inspector Faurot said gennai
alarm had been sent out for the for.
mer burglars In the Nichols home and
an associate OF the latter. Detectives
now have under surveillance five men
known 10 be associates Of the former
butler.
District Attorney Perkins will today
place the evidence against Talias, who
is held on a charge Of homicide, before
the grand jury.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
Miners Case is
Continued in Court

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Sept. 1O-
Continuance was granted until Sep.
tember IA in the injunction case OF
Thomas Cairn, president OF District
No. II. United Mine Workers OF Amer.
lea, against the Boomer Coal & Coke
Company and officials OF District No.
80. This proceedings involves the
right of miners Of District No. 30 to
use the name Of the United Mine
Workers OF America as their own in
the transaction OF business. and to re.
ceive the check.offe mony from the
companies for which they work.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
Bichloride Victim
Happy Facing Death

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, Sept. TO-
Although she knows that death is Ger.
tain to come within ten days, Miss
Charlotte Bartram, pretty 1s.year-
old girl who swallowed bichloride OF
mercury with suicidal intent, Is happy.
The girl swallowed the poison after
her sweetheart had failed to visit her,
having gone to call on another girl in.
stead. lam troubled and discourag-
ed, SO why live?" asked Miss Bartram.
"We were not engaged, Just sweet.
hearts; but loved him. and when he
went to call on another girl ! wanted
to,die.r
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
WILL
SETTLE CAR STRIKE
Motormen and Conductors
Resume Work, Pending
Negotiations.

tBy AssocIated I'ressD
ALBANY, Sept. 10.-The strike on
the United Traction Company's lines,
which had tied up all city traffic in
Albany, Troy. Cohoes, Waterleit and
Green Island since Monday, was set.
tied today.
Cars resumed operations on all
lines after daylight. The disputed
point, whether an agreement between
the company and its employees permit.
ted the discharge of motormen and
conductors by either the general su.
perintendent or the division superln.
tendent. will be decided by board OF
arbitration on October /.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
Clarksburg Chosen.
by United Brethren

HUNTINGToN...W. Va, Sept. TO-
Clarksburg was chosen: as the place
for next years West Virginia confer.
ence Of tile United. Brethren church
at the meeting Of the, conference here.
A proposal to divide West Virginia In.
TO three instead Of two districts was
overwhelmingly. defeated. #
Rev. Frank G. Radabaugh, OF Bel.
ington. was elected superintendent; ;,of
the east district and Rev. J. T: Foster,
OF Mason, City, superintendent of the
west district. Thee report of -the
committee on temperance, made by
Rev. A.sP. Sallaz, of Teeter, urged ma,
tion.wide prohibition and reyolution:
lied West Virginia homes and iimproy.
ed the states financial condition.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
Emergency
Teachers Permits

CHARLESTON. W. Va, Sept. TO-
NJ. P. Shawkey, state superintendent
OF free schools. has written letter
to boards Of education and school su.
perintendents throughout the state.
discouraging the issuance sof emer.
gency certificates to school teachers.
as provided by laws enacted several
years ago, to provide a means OF sup.
plying the teachers when too few OF
them had passed examinations to full.
fill the needs Of the graded schools.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10
U. S. PROBING Count BERNSTORFF'S ACTIONS
Asks Dismissal.
Of Steel Co. Suit

TRENTON, n. j., Sept. lO.-The
final decree in the suit OF the Federal
Government against the United States
steel corporation was filed in the Dis.
trict Court Of New Jersey today.
Judge Burlington fled the decree per.
sonally.
The document was very brief. 1t
merely stated that the suit had been
filed. tried and decided and that the
suit should be dismissed. 1t was sign
ed by four judges, who tried the case.
Burlington, Mcpherson, Wooley and
Hunt.
The decision in the case was hand.
ed down on June 8. The government
has already announced that 1t would
take an appeal to the United States
Supreme Court.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-10


NEW YORK, Sept 1o.-Dr. constan
tine Dumba, the Austro: Hungarian am.
bassador. whose recall has been asked
by the United States Government, iefs
for his summer home at Lenox, Mass,
early today, according 70 Information
given out at the ST. Regis, where the
ambassador spent the night after .
protracted talk with the German am.
bassador, Count Won Bsrnstorff.
There were insistent reports. how.
ever, that DR.. Dumba had secluded
himself in his suite at the hotel to
avoid being pressed for an opinion OF,
the diplomatic situation by Newspaper
men. t v = = =
WASHINGTON, d. e., Sept. lo.-
The United States Government has
asked for the recall from this country
OF DR.. Constantine Dumba, the Aus.
trian ambassador here, on account Of
the disclosure OF the ambassador's
connection with plans for liamperine
manufacturers oflwar{ munitions il, the
United States. : = = =.
Ambassador Penaeld, at Vienna,
was instructed by cable last night TO
Inform the Austro:H Hungarian Govern.
ment that DR.. Constantine Dumba no
longer is acceptable as an envoy to
the United States, and TO ask for his
recall. as the good relations between
the United States and Austria-Hun-
airy would best be preserved by the
presence OF anotherlambasasdor.
DIR. Dumba in his explanation to
Secretary Lansing said the only In.
structions from his government were
TO give widest publicity 10 the decree
announcing enforcement .cf Sfhe Aus-
tro-Hungarian penal code against sub
tects who engaged In manufacture Of
war munitions for their country's enc
mics. He contended he was fully
within his rights in nswarning his coun.
trymen. r.