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Evening star., 1915-11-09
That or Compulsory Military
Service, Breckenridge Tells
National Guard Body.
ADMINISTRATION PLAN
PRODUCT OF PATRIOTS"
Assistant Secretary of War Says
Swiss System Is 1mpracticable in
the United States.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 9-Na-
tional defense founded upon such a sys-
TEN as the administrations proposed
sible avenue of escape from compulsory
military service for all citizens and it's
attendant evils, Assistant Secretary
Breckenridge of the War Department
declared today. addressing the annual
convention here of the National Guard
Association.
National defense and the problems of
national preparedness were the principal
topics of discussion before the as
from every state that has a national
guard organization. Adj. Gen. Thomas
J. Stewart Of Pennsylvania. president of
the association, called the meeting TO
order.
'In the last year" said Mr.. Breckin-
ridge. I'VE have seen all the manifold
resources of nations welded into one
instrument and subordinated to one
will for the waging of war on a scale
never before witnessed in history. If
the liberties of republics are to be
maintained their military resources
must be adequately translated into
military strength. For the first time in
and permanent military policy is pro-
posed for the nation. There are those
who say it will not work. The answer
is that it will have to work. And, fur
thermore, that if it will not work, then
nothing adequate can be had except
under the compelling hand of a mill
tarism that none of us desires to con-
Evening star., 1915-11-09
House Budget Committee"
Begins Work on Plan for
Annual Appropriations.
SHERLEY AND FITZGERALD
DIFFER ON A SOLUTION
Both Agree on Necessity of One Com
mittee to Have Jurisdiction Over
All Expenditures.

What substitute to propose for
the existing system of estimating
and appropriating for the annual
expenditures for the maintenance
of the United States government:
This is the problem which the
special budget committee OF the
House of Representatives took up
today. The committee, acting un-
der authority OF the democratic
caucus OF the last Congress, *
composed OF Representatives
Sherley OF Kentucky, Fitzgerald
OF New York, Hay of Virginia,
Stout of Montana, Garner OF
Texas and Champ Clark Of Mis-
souri,.
General dissatisfaction with the pres
ent method of distributing jurisdiction
among several committees of the
House, each presumably impressed with
the superior importance of its work
relative to the public welfare, and a
sentiment for adoption of the budget
system" in use in Europe have resulted
in proposed definite action to bring
about a change from present procedure.
But when 1t comes to the question
of what kind of a change, the wise
acres differ. Two widely d1verslns
plans are urged by two prominent
members of the special committee. Mr.
Sherley and Mr.. Fitzgerald. Each is
actuated by the same sincerity OF pur-
pose to remedy an existing evil. dag
nosed alike by both. but for which each
proposes a different cure.
Evening star., 1915-11-09
WEATHER.

Fair, colder tonight and tomorrow;
light west 10 north winds.
Temperature for the past twenty-four
hours: Highest, 6S, at pm. today;
lowest, A. at am. today.
Full report on page is.
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Last Weeks Sworn Net Circulation-
Daily Average. 7S,42e, Sunday. 54,s4B.
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Does Not Fear Duplication.

When Mr.. Shirley was asked, when
the subject was up for discussion once
before, II the budget plan would not
duplicate the work of the several COM
mittees. in hearing the demands of the
departments, he said:
II think not, although I want to say
lC9ntinued on Fifth Pase)
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Demands Payment
For the LeelanaW
NOTE TO KAISER BEING PREaAa
ED ON SINKING OF FOURTH
STEAMER.

WASHINGTON. July 29.--With the
receipt late yestCS'day of a practically
complete report OF the torpedoing OF
the American steamer Leelanaw by a
German submarine, State Department
officials began the preparation OF a
note 10 Germany requesting the pay
ment OF damages on the ground that
the Prussian-Amer!can treaty OF ISIS
had been violated.
A report from American Consul Den
nison at Dundee, Scotland, brought 20
light the fact that the captain OF the
Leelanaw attempted 10 escape, but
submitted to visit and search after
warning shots were Gre1 The right
TO escape, officials declared, IS con
ceded by international law. only re-
peated attempts TO evade capture or
forcible resistance being regarded as
affecting the case.
Unofficial reports that the German
submarine commander was unwilling
10 jettisOn the cargo OF the Leelanaw
and 70 allow her TO proceed as the
treaty OF 1925 provides cleared up
doubts here on this point. The ma
terfaI necessary :or the presentation
of a claim similar to that made In the
case OF the William P. Frye therefore
was practically ready for considera'
tion tonight.
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WEBER QUARTET AT
CHAUTAUQUA TENT
Fine Closing Program Will
Be Rendered By Able
Musicians.

The Weber Quartet. famous aggre-
cation. will hold the stage tonight at
the closing performance OF the red
th-Brockway Chautauqua which has
held a successful weeks engagement
in this city. This musical company Is
among the best organizations OF the
Chautauqua and will be greeted by a
large audience tonight. The company
gave short musical prelude at the
afternoon session today and heartily
pleased a large audience. Dr. Ernest
Wray O'Neill. celebrated lecturer
spoke at the afternoon performance
today.
"The Martyrdom of Belgium" was
the subject OF splendid lecture de-
Ilivered last night by Charles F. Scott.
The subject which is peculiarly in
'teresting one at this time, owing to
the European conflict. was splendldly
and Interestingly handled by Mr..
Scott, who is a speaker OF ability. and
was thoroughly enjoyed by a large
audience.
The Chautauqua has been a sue
cess and the entertainments present.
cd have all been of high class and
have been greatly enjoyed by those
who have attended the ChautauQua
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Officials In Session Nearly
All Night Outlining Their
Plans.
U. 5. GRAND JURY MEETS
500 Victims Of Disaster Are
Buried During Drilling
Rain.

CHICAGO. July 29.-Goyernmental
effort to place responsibility for cap
sizing OF the steamship Eastland in
the Chicago river Saturday got under
way today with the convening OF Fed
era grand jury and the opening OF
Investigation by the steamboat in
spection service under the direction OF
Secretary OF Commerce Redfeld.
Plans for both inquiries were com.
pleted at conference which lasted
nearly all night.
Funeral services for last Of identi-
fed EaStland dead were held today.
All but four OF the S32 bodies recover.
ed up TO noon have been identified. In
addition to the victims whose bodies
have been recovered. 500 persons are
still listed as missing.
More than 600 Of the victims OF the
disaster in the Chicago river Satur-
day, when the steamer Eastland over
turned. were laid to rest yesterday.
Great crowds, unable to gain admls-
sion to the churches in which the ser
vices were held, stood outside. un.
covered, in the rain as the scores OF
professions filed solemnly by.
Mayor William Hale Thompson de-
clared the day one of mourning. All
city and county Offices were cioseo::
This also was true OF the Board OF
Trade and hundreds OF business
houses. The mayor. who was visiting
the Panama-Pacifc exposition at the
time of the disaster, returned TO Chi
cago today and Immediately held
conference with his department heads.
In a drizzling rain Chicago today
paid tribute to the dead. The day
had been set side for funeral services
for more than 800 persons who went
down with the Eastland and whose
bodies were recovered.
Mayor Thompson issued proclama-
tion declaring the day one Of public
mourning; the Board of Trade held a
short session and adjourned; ball
games were postponed and many large
and small business houses closed.
Continued on Page Ten)
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Y. M. G. A. Sign Shows
Brightly Over City
eEAcoN ERECTED OVER LOCAL
BUILDING IN HONOR OF
DR.. M'oUAIG.

A beacon electric sign in memory
Of DR.. Aspinwal McQuaig, who deliv'
cred several lectures in this city in
the month OF May under the auspices
Of the Y. NJ. C. A., has been erected on
the roof OF the association building on
First street and Fairmont avenue.
The sign arrived in Fairmont yester'
lay and was placed on the roof in po'
sition shortly after arriving. 1t Will
likely be Illuminated tonight and 1t
can be seen from all parts Of the city.
The sign has the letters ". N. c. A.
on II and will be a guide to young men
wandering about the city.
Most all Y. NJ C. A. buildings in the
eastern cities have the same kind OF
electric signs as this one and It is one
OF the best in the city.
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Thomas W. Fleming Stak
wart and Loyal Repub-
lican Leader.
VICTORY IS PREDICTED
Party United and Harmoni.
Gus Throughout County
and State.

One noticeable feature Of the cor
ing political campaign of 1916 is. the
fact that candidates are making their
announcements very much earlier
than usual This Is especially trua
from the Republican side and fndi.
Gates a greater degree of confidence
in the success OF the Party than ever
before. In this state a new plan of
statewide primary elections will b
held. by which the candidates Of all
parties will be nominated by popular
vote on the same day.
There will be no more COMPRESSION,
al and senatorial district conventions
as long as the present primary. eiec,
tinn law remains in force. The First
District being one of the most inn
portant districts in the state, and VI
tally affected by the tariff policy OF
the national government, will be one
of the important battle grounds u
1916 and it is confidently believed BY
all observing party leaders that tho
Republicans will reclaim this DfstFits
when the test comes.
Marion county has the only avowed
candidate for the republican congress,
sional nomination in the person Of
the Hon. Thomas w. Fleming, Re.
publican stalwart of long Standing.
Mr.. Fleming comes from one OF tiie
old pioneer families OF this part Of
the State and his ancestors and IIc
himself have figured conspicuously
in the making Of the industrial and
political map OF the upper Mononga-
hela Valley.
Mr. Fleming was chairman Of the
republican county committee from 1883
TO 1895. When he assumed the party
leadership the county was from zoo
to 500 democratic, but when he turned
the Craftsmanship over to his succeS.
sor seventeen years later, the county
was safely tucked away in the repub.
lican fold.
Mr. Fleming has never held any
public office remunerative value, but
has twice been mayor OF the City OF
Fairmont and has served one term
in the house Of delegates from this
county.
He is man Of large and varied
business experience and a ,substan.
tial citizen, and Is widely and favor.
ably known in this community and
over the State at large. When asked.
as to his ambitions for congregational
honors Mr.. Fleming confided to 9
West Virginian reporter that the Fes
port that he was candidate for con.
gress was true and said 50 IN the
following language:
] have considered the question lot
becoming a candidate for the repals
1ican nomination for congress ana
CONTINUED on Page Ten.1
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Fined For Violation
Of Prohibition Law

John Afford. colored, arrested Fri
day night by Constable MIchaels oNa
charge Of carrying liquor through the
streets and alleys OF Fairmont. was
found guilty OF the charge by Squire
Fleming today and was fined $l00 and
sentenced to 60 days in jail.
Afford testified that he brought four
gallons OF liquor into Fairmont from
Point Marion and left part OF II at
the hotel where he worked, taking the
rest to a room he had rented on the
South Side.
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New Trial Being Refused,
Becker's Wife Again
Seeks Governor.
WHITMAN IS WORRIED
Doomed Man Is Bearing Up
Well In the Death
Cell.
CBy Associated Press }

ALBANY, y. Y. July Ex-Governor
Whitman and Major Moore. his mill.
tary secretary. left Albany this morn
ing for Camp Whitman. near F!shklil,
to review the state troops. Before
leaving, Governor Whitman received
a telegram from Mrs. Becker asking
for an interview. He replied that he
was compelled 10 leave Albany. but
would receive her on his return, which
will be about o'clock this evening.
Mrs. Becker arrived here at 1880
o'clock. She was accompanied by John
B. Johnson, OF Becker's counsel. Mrs.
Becker did not learn until after her
arrival OF the governors departure
from the city. She said her plans were
uncertain.
Shortly before her arrival the pub
lie entrance TO the executive chamber
in the capitol was closed and plain
clothes man placed on guard.
An unconirmed rumor said the au
tohrities had larned that sGGne New
York gunmen had arrived in Albany.
Another report was that the governor
would return to Albany early in the
afternoon and would receive Mrs.
Becker Immediately on his return. Al
ter conversing with William Orr. Gov
ernor Whitman'S private secretary.
over the phone. Mrs. Becker and A..
torney Johnson went to hotel.
Secretary Orr put in long distance
call for Governor Whitman. He in.
tendsasking him to meet Mrs. Becker
at Fishkill. where the governor ex.
pected to be at l o'clock.
In no quarter is 1t believed a plea
for mercy would change the eXecu
tive's attitude. He Is very positive re
garding Becker's guilt
The fact which became public after
Justice Ford had announced his de-
cision that Becker had offered to plead
guilty to second degree murder. con
WINGED the governor OF his belief. has
ed on evidence. that no injustice will
be done in his execution.
AS a result OF worry over the Beck
er case. the governor is said OF be
nearly exhausted. He has followed
every move as closely as any Of the
attorneys. and his appearance shows
plainly the effect Of hours OF study
and worry.
NEW YORK. July 29.-The sole
hope OF saving Charles Becker from
dying in the electric chair at Sing
Sing tomorrow lies in Governor Whit.
Continued on Page Ten)
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JAPAN STIRRED BY
BRIBERY SCANDAL
ViscOunt Oura, Minister OF
Justice, Resigns Portfolio
Today.
lBy Associated Press. }

TOXIC. Japan. July 29.-Niscount
OUra. The Japanese minister of justice
suddenly resigned his portfolio today
The minister's actions following as it
does the investigation instituted by
ministry of justice into the bribery
charges growing out of the parliamen'
tary election in March. has caused
a great sensation through the coun'
try.
The case involves several members
and ex.members of the imperial diet
Count Okuma. the premier. reported
the situation 10 Emperor Yoshihito
who sanctioned the resignation u
ViScount Oura.
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French Submarine
Sunk, Turks Say
CBy Associated PressA

PARIS, July 29.-The following
statement was today Issued by the
French ministry of-marine:
THE French squadron in the Oar.
danelles is without direct news OF the
French submarine Mariotte. which en-.
tered the Straits July q TO perate in
the Sea OF Mormora.
According to kilograms from Turk.
ish headquarters, the submarine has
been sunk and the officers mad crew
Of 81 have ben made prisoners"
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French Aeroplane
Falls 1000 Feet
tBy Associated P.ess.)

ISSY LES MOULINEAUX. France.
July ga French aeroplane carrying
a pilot and observer fell TO the ground
from height OF about 1000 feet while
making a flight here last night
One Of the men jumped as the ma
chine was falling, but was killed when
he struck the ground. The other oc
cupant OF the aeroplane was burned
TO death. as the motor exploded when
il hit the ground.
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marion COUNTY MANI WE'LL ABLE TO
FILL HIGH OFFICE WHICH He SEEKS
Food Shortage Is
Serious In Mexico

WASHINGTON. July ESQ Sc
riOus has the food shortage become in
Mexico City that the United States
will make immediate representations
TO Carranza and Zapata. urging that
provisions be permitted to go through
TO starving people in the capitol.
Stories OF alarming conditions have
reached the State Department under
date of July 25.
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EXECUTIVE CHAMBER IN CAPITOL
BUILDING CLOSED AND GUARDED
French War Bill
Is Sl,28O. 100000
by Associated Press. }

PARIS, July 29.-The trst iive
months OF the great war cost France
exactly $3.50. 100000. This is shown
by the report OF the budget committee
on supplementary military and naval
credit just issued.
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The Weather.

West Virginia and Western Pennsyl.
yania-Probably showers and thunder
storms tonight and Friday; not much
change in temperature.
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Status On Eastern Front
Puzzles Petrograd and
London.
GERMANS TAKE VILLAGE
Bulgaria Ready to Ship Cen
trail Powers Huge Sup
plies Of Food.

BERLIN. jury 29.-Dr. Theobald
Won Bethmann-Hollweg. the German
imperial chancellor who returned to
the capital yesterday from q visit to
army headquarters in field, where he
talked with Emperor William, sent Tor
James w. Gerard, American ambas-
sador to Germany today.
The conference between the Ameri-
can ambassador and the German chan
cellor is expected to have important
bearing on future developments OF the
relations between Germany and the
United States.
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LONDON, July 29.-Except from
Sokal. Galicia. where the Russians
claim by counter offensive TO have
thrown back the Austro Hungarians
across the Dniester river, little def
mite news reached London this morn
ing from the eastern battle front. To
the east of the Narew river, the extent
OF the German advance from Roam
is marked by the capture OF the vii
lage OF Goworowo, which lies only six
miles from the river.
The exact status of the operations
on the eastern front Is proving puz-
zle to students OF the Warsaw cam.
paign, even Petrograd being uncertain
whether the vast operations between
the Bug and Vistula rivers mark the
crisis OF the battle, or only pause
TO allow one side or the other to draw
breath or to arrange their forces
Along the western front, compara-
tive quiet prevails, with Berlin claim
ing. and Paris admitting. their occu-
patton OF trenches on the Souchez sec
tor.
Rome explains the lull along the
Isonzo river front on the ground that
the Italians are engaged in organiz-
ing and securing the position which
they won on the Carso plauteau, but
Vienna claims the lack OF activity
means the termination OF the Italian
attack after a successful Austro Hun
sarian defense along the whole chosen
battle line.
German submarine warfare which
ragged around the Orkney Islands at
the end OF last week presumably
against trade with the only open Rus
sian port, Archangle, has been trans.
ferred to the northeast coast Of Suf.
folk, where several neutral as we'll
as British ships have fallen victims
10 the undersea commerce raiders.
The situation in the near east re.
mains apparently unchanged so far
as any departure from neutrality Is
concerned, but the entente allies al
ready are showing considerable irri-
,ation over Bulgaria's successful nego.
tiations with Turkey and they soOn
may transfer their displeasure to
Roumania, which is reported TO be
ready to lift the embargo on the ex.
port OF grain there by supplying the
Central powers with a huge accession
OF food supplies.
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Temperature Today
Recorded hourly at The West Vir'
ginIan Officer.
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Admiral Caperton arrived at Port
au-Prince yesterday on the cruiser
Washington and whit the marines on
the Jason should have nearly 500 men
for immediate duty ashore. A small
detachment from the Washington was
landed at Cape Haitien recently when
French marines were withdrawn after
the disturbance there. The survey
yacht Eagle is at Cape Haytien.
Charge d'Affairs Davis at Port'au
Prince sent the following message re
ceived late yesterday:
"At about II o'clock this morning
the Washington entered the harboT
Just after President Guillaume had
ben taken from the French legation
by a mob who. killed and dismember'
ed him before the legation gates. They
then paraded the streets with portions
of his body on poles"
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Continued on Page Ten.l.
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French Consulate Is Men
aced BY Angry Mob Of
Revolutionists.
SITUATION is CRITICAL
United States Cruiser Wash
ington Arrives At Port
au-Prince.
,By Associated Press

WASHINGTON. July %. = The
French consulate at Cape Hatiaa'
Haiti. is menaced by revolutionists
and a guard from the United States
auxiliary cruiser Eagle has been land
ed 10 protect it. This information was
cabled early today 10 the state de-
partment by American Consul Living
Ston.
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NEW YORK. July 29.-The sole
hope Of saving Charles Becker from
dying in the electric chair at Sing
Sing tomorrow lies in Governor Whit.
Continued on Page Ten)
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Continued on Page Ten.)
Bisbee daily review., 1915-07-20
ANTI.MosouITo coLoRs.

If you want to escape mosquito bites, wear yellow clothes.
 An English scientist Prof w. E shipey of Cambridge University has proved mosquitoes remarkably suscep tbc to colors and very discriminating in their choice In order find their degree preference for coors he placed boxes all differently tinted where they would attract mosquitoes
 The result astonishing The insects had the same chance all of them They made first for the navy blue box and soon covered it. careful count showed 100 mosquitoes on that box. Next in order came the dark red box, with 9O The brownred box attracted Sl And so went down through the list follows Scarlet 59 black, 49; dark gray. 31; olive green 24 violet IS; grass IT. blue, IA pearl gray pale green, 4; pale blue 8; 8; white ?; orange |; and light yell low none.
 It is for anyone to verify these conclusions in his experience The proportions of insects choosing any particular hue may be precisely the same but the result isn't likely to vary much Nearly every ob iseryng person has noticed mosquitoes settle on dark clothing quickly than on light clothing with spe cal penchant for dark blue and dsinclination for white
 doctor in India has adapted idea to local neces ses by putting dark blue hangngs the walls of his hospital wards which appear to be unscreened. Mos qutoes entering the settle on the hangings and don't bother the patients An explorer on a scientific expedition in the Orient did somewhat the same thing
 lining his tents with dark blue The mosquitoes left hin almost entirely alone.
 It's easy enough then escape the pest-in the day light Wear yellow stockings and your ankles safe Wear yellow shirts or shirtwaists and of the re maning part Of your anatomy safe If light yellow doesn't suit your complexion you will find orange white ochre. khaki pale blue pale green almost enicaci ous.