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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
LIEUT.. BECKER MAY
GET NEW TRIAL
Justice Philbin Decides to
Permit Question to be Ar
gued Monday.

NEW YORK. July 24.-Supreme
Court Justice Philbin today signed an
order, returnable Monday morning. be-
fore Justice Ford. to show cause why a
new trial should not be granted Char.
les Becker. former police lieutenant,
under sentence to die next Wednesday.
The order was issued upon applica-
tion Of W. Bourke Cochran. Becker's
counsel The district attorneys office
was represented by Assistant District
Attorney Johnstone.
When asked as to the nature Of the
grounds upon which the new trial was
demanded, Mr.. Cochran replied thst
the reasons were too voluminous to
enumerate at the time. He said he
would give out a statement later.
Announcement was made earlier In
the week by Becker's counsel that
such move would be made in a few
days in an effort to save Becker.
Later It was announced that newly
discovered evidence in the form OF affi-
davits from Becker's former attorneys.
which corroborate In part the state.
ment recently given out by Becker.
affidavits from a prisoner who was in
the Tombs and claims he heard Rose.
VAllon and Weber conspiring to
"frame-up" the one-time police Heuten.
ant, and other afidavits from gam.
blers, are the basis Of Becker's appeal
for another trial.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
STEAMER EAST[NND WITH
2,5DO SOULS ON BOARD
ROLLS OVER IN HARBOR
Cream Separators
Fine Liquor Stills

RIPLEY, ". Va, July 24.-The ex-
traordinary business in cream sepa-
rators in Jackson County which has
puzzled dealers. it has been found.
is due TO the discovery that they can
be used as miniature distilling plants.
A carload Of separators arrived in a
single day for distribution among the
farmers.
The liquor IS extracted from hard
cider while it is being rapidly reColv-
ed in the cream separator. the method
being much the same as that employed
by chemists in removing butter.fat
from milk. The Intoxicating proper,
ties of hard cider are concentrated in
small container in the course OF the
revolutions. The stun is said to have
the punch Of the highest-powered in.
toxicant.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
SEA FREE TO ALL
INSISTS WILSON
IN GERMAN NOTE
viii Regard Repetition of
Attacks as Deliberately
Unfriendly."
CANNOT COMPROMISE
illegal and Inhuman Acts
Manifestyl Indefensible"
Says Note.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-The text
of the American note on submarine
warfare, presented at Berlin yester-
day by Ambassador Gerard, was made
public here last night. 1t reveals that
the imperial government has been In
formed 1t is the intention OF the Uni
ted States to regard as deliberately
unfriendly" any repetition by the
commanders OF German naval vessels
Of acts in contravention OF American
rights.
Ihe United States announces that
il viii continue TO contend for the
freedom OF the seas. IRON whatever
quarter violated, without compromise
..nd at any cost"
In official and diplomatic quarters
the communication was received as
Inc strongest and most emphatic pro-
nouncement that has come from the
Washington government since the be-
ginning OF its correspondence with the
belligerents OF Europe.
on the assumption that Germany
has already admitted the lllegallty OF
her practices by attempting to JUSTIFY
them as against Great Britain, the
United States in the new note ex-
presses the belief that Germany will
no longer {" refrain from disavowing
the wanton act OF its naval comman'
der in sinking the Lusitania or from
Offering reparation for the American
lives lost, so far as reparation can be
made for a needless destruction OF
human life by an illegal act.
Referring to the German govern.
ment's expression OF hope in its last
note that the freedom Of the seas
may be established in some measure
before the end OF the present war, the
United States declares that this OBJ
feet can be accomplished and. invites
the practical cooperation OF the i'm
perial government.
At the outset the German note OF
July S, is declared very unsatlstac-
tory because 1t fails to meet the real
differences between the two govern
ments. -
Contending that the defense OF an
act as retaliatory is an admission that
II is Illegal" the American Govern
ment then argues that it cannot dis
cuss actions OF Great Britain with
Germany and must regard as "irrele-
want" in the present negotiations the
conduct OF other belligerents.
'Illegal and inhuman acts" says
the note. however justifable they
may be thought against an enemy
who is believed to have acted in con-
travention OF Law and humanity. are
manifestly indefensible when they de-
uriye neutrals OF their acknowledged
rights, particularly when they violate
the right Of life itself"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
Bailey Funeral
This Afternoon

Funeral services over the body Of
Joseph R. Bailey will be held this az
ternoon at 2:3o o'clock from his late
residence on Benoni avenue. conduct
ed by H. C. Stoetzer. OF the First Pres
byterian church. The body will be
take nto Toledo, O., for interement.
the funeral party leaving here on Sun
day afternoon at 4:25.
Mrs. Bailey and sons. Reeves and
Joseph Bailey, Jrs., arrived here last
night and with Mr.. Bailey's brother,
Harry Bailey, Of Wilmington, Del, will
accompany the body to Toledo, where
other relatives are gathering for the
final obsequies. Three representa-
tives from the local Masonic Lodge
will be selected today to accompany
the funeral party there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
Wife Of Murder Victim
Makes Positive Identif1ca-
ton of Negro.
DOUGLAS DENIES GUILT
Officers Start With Prisoner
In an Automobile for
Greensburg.

Charles Douglas. colored, who was
arrested by Officer Rothlisberger, two
days ago at Annabelle mine. was posi-
lively identified in the county jail
last night as the man that shot and
killed Joseph Smith. and maltreated
Mrs. Smith. at their home in NJ ties
sen, Pa, June 20. The identification
was made by Mrs. Smith. who Hoon
seeing Douglas exclaimed in her char
acteristic rural manner: That's the
same niger"
Mrs. Smith tells pathetic tale. She
says that the day preceding the shoot
ing. a strange colored man passed
their house in Monessen while she and
her husband were working in the front
OF their house The negro stopped
and watched them for some time. but
no words passed between them. After
leaving to get drink at neighbor.
ing spring the colored man returned
and watched them again. No stgntf,
canoe was taken from the mans ac-
tions, only that he was a stranger,
and that he had. as Mrs. Smith says.
"a hard face"
At 4 o'clock the next morning. Mr..
Smith was awakened by noise around
the cellar door OF his old home, a
place that was abandoned by the fam
lily. Getting his Winchester. Smith
went out and asked the man what ha
wanted. The reply was a blow in the
face which knocked Smith down. He
got half way up and tried to shoot.
but the rife was rusted and would
not work.
Mrs. Smith came out just in time to
see her husband fall to the ground
after being struck with the butt of
the revolver which the negro carried.
She went to her husband and tried
to get him up. Mr.. Smith telling her
at the time that the negro knocked
him down.
Mrs. Smith was unable to lift her
husband and the negro returned and
asked If he could help. Mrs. Smith
acquiesced, and while STOPPING over
in an effort to raise her husband she
was struck by the negro in the left
jaw. She fell to the ground. Mr.
Smith finally got to his feet and start.
ed to strike the colored man with his
rife. The negro pulled out a revolver
and shot the one bullet that was in
the weapon. striking Mr.. Smith In the
neck
While the negro was having trouble
with his revolver, either reloading 1t
or fixing It. Mrs. Smith got to her
feet. and grabbing an axe hit the negro
on the shoulder. The negro did not
fall. but began striking Mrs. Smith
CONTINUED on Page Eight)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
MAY AWARD BIC
CONTRACT soon
Will Open Bids for Con-
struction of Local Rail-
road Tuesday.

Bids will be opened Tuesday in Bal.
timore for the construction OF the
seven miles Of track between Worth.
ington and Helen's Run coal field &C.
cordfng to reports received in Fair.
mont today. 1t is estimated that the
new road will cost approximately half
a million dollars.
For some time different contractors
have had their engineering corps go
ing over the line surveying the prop.
erty, and getting data for the purpose
OF making bids.
The new line will connect the Balti-
more and Ohio road at Worthiugton
with the rich mines being opened by
the Consolidation Coal Company at
Helen's Run. The road Is being built
by the Western Maryland railroad
company II has been reported that
after the line Is open for traffic the
company intends to make further lr-
veys for the purpose Of running into
Fairmont.
Many contractors including some Of
the largest and best firms in the
United States are preparing to bid
on the work.
With the Baltimore and Ohio, the
New York Central and the Western
Maryland coming into Fairmont there
should be large increase in the WORK
at the mines Most Of the time lost
by the Consolidation company this
spring and summer has been due to
lack OF docking facilities at the Great
Lakes. With the New York Central
and the Western Maryland both haul.
ing coal to their own docks there Is
no reason for an embargo such as the
coal companys in this section suffer
each summer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
Clarksburg Seeks
Sewage Disposal

CHARLESTON. W. Va. July "a
Dr. Mayo Tolman, head Of the san
itary engineering department of the
public health council. today received
an application from the Owens Bot
tie Machine Company for permission
to construct sewerage disposal plant
at the Owens Eastern plant in Clarks'
burg.
The company's engineers have sub
mitted a plan for the proposed sys.
TEN and are awaiting DR.. Tolman's s
approval before proceeding. The
Clarksburg plant is located near, the
intake OF the Clarksburg water sys,
tenn and so It has been found neces'
sary for the company to construct a
sewerage disposal plant to care for
the waste from the factory.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
CHAUTAUQUA POPULAR
Tonight Ben Greet Players Present
flaming of the Shrew"

Tonight the Chautauqua program Of
fers double bill and one of the most
popular in the entire series. The Ben
Greet players, who need no introduc'
tion to Fairmont people. will tonight
present The Tanning Of the Shrew.
and a large audience is assured
In addition to this performance the
Chautauqua will present the famous
Dunbar Singing Band. one OF the most
noted musical aggregations OF the en-.
tire Chautauqua.
The morning and afternoon perform.
ances today were well patronized and
an excellent bill was presented at
each performance.
Special offerings will be on the pro-
gram for Sunday which will be one
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24

IOf the best days OF the series OF en-
tertainments. The program for Sun
day afternoon will consist OF a sacred
concert. At seven p IN. a vesper SER
vice will be held followed by a sacred
concert by Sutphens Metropolitan Mu-
sic men.
All the churches Of the city have
dispensed with the evening service to-
morrow in order that the congrega-
tons may attend the services at the
Chautauqua.
DR.. Brooks. noted speaker from
Amherst College. Amherst, Mass. will
deliver strong sermon. being sub
stituted for Rev. Charles E. Snyder
Continued on Page 81
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
APPEAL is DENIED.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, July "a
An appeal in the Williamson charter
case was denied here last night by
Judge L. Judson Williams of the State
Supreme Court, thus sustaining the
circuit court of Mcdowell county il
holding that the act OF the legisla-
fure granting a new charter to the
city Of Williamson was constitutional.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
rRAEEIc is HEAVY.

Traffic on Main Street was heavier
today than any other day since the
paving OF the street. Automobile own
ers are taking advantage OF the new
roads in Fairmont and traffic is car
ried on them more than ever before.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
RELAY SIDEWALKS.

Sidewalks that were torn up along
Main street have been relaid by the
merchants. In a course OF time the
brick walks will be replaced by con-
crete sidewalks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24

attempted to reach the upper deck,
but could not on account OF the die.
order and excitement and ran hack %
the port side where the gangway had
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
All members Of Marion Lodge, No.
II, l. o. o. F., are requested to meet
at the lodge room Sunday at two
o'clock to attend the funeral Of Broth
er E. S. Clayton
BERT KNoWLToN, N q.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
The Weather.

West Virginia-Fair tonight; Sun
DAY cloudy. probably with showers.
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CONTINUED on Page 81
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Temperature Today

Recorded hourly at The West vir
ginian office:.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14
FAYETTE ASKS FOR
ROAD BOND ELECTION

A petition asking that an election
be held in September on the propo-
sition of Judge Bullock to issue
100000 worth of 5 per cent. bonds,
with which to reconstruct the roads
and bridges of Fayette county, was
filed with County Clerk Theo Lewis
Saturday by S. B. Downey and
twenty-five other duty qualified vot-
ers. The exact date of the election
is left blank and will be filled in
when the Fiscal Court has named
the day. The petition asks that the
bonds be issued in denominations of
not less than 800 and will be due in
not less than five or more than
thirty years. The petition says that
the bonds are being issued for the
purpose of Building, constructing
and reconstructing the public roads
and bridges of Fayette county"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14

AS the primary election is draw
ing near the Democratic voters Of
Graves county are beginning to
cast about for the most suitable
man to nominate for the Office of
State Treasurer.
Very little attention so far has
been paid to this Office although an
important one, but in the past week
or so the name of Hon. Claude b.
Terrell, of Trimble county, is begin
ming to become very popular among
the Democratic voters Of Graves
county for this important place on
the State ticket.
Although Mr.. Terrell lives prob
ably 800 miles from here in Trimble
county, yet there are hundreds Of
people in this county who know Mr..
Terrell and many more who are
familiar with him as an able Demo-
crat and friend of the great com
mon people.
They know that he has been a
member of the legislature perhaps
three times and has been electd
speaker of the lower house twice
without opposition; they know that
he was born and educated in Ken
lucky, that he is a self made man
and has always been a tireless
worker for the good of the people
and the Democratic party; they
know he is a man Of fairness, broad
minded and is. liberal in his views not
only to Democrats, but to Repubh
cans; they know that he is a public
spirited man and that while in the
legislature he supported all the
measures that had a tendency to
benefit the majority Of the people;
they know that he is a great friend
TO education and a constant fighter
for good roads, good morals and a
general uplift in the entire State;
they know that besides his legisla-
tive duties he is fitted for other i'm
portant places; they know that for
a number Of years he has been a
member of the board of trustees Of
the State University at Lexington
and that he has taken an active
part in the conduct of that great
educational institution; they know
that if he is nominated and elected
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14
SPRINGS RAIDED

The Olympian Springs Hotel was
raided Friday evening by the Sher-
if of Bath county after search
warrant had been sworn out by
Circuit Judge w. A. Young. The
officers went to the springs, and in
searching the premises, found in the
cellar seven barrels of beer and one
case of whiskey, which was captur-
ed and taken to Owingsville. They
arrested Charles Murphy, negro, and
James Ewell, white, who were charg-
ed with violating the local option
law. When taken before Judge
Young they gave bond Of $1,000
each for their appearance at the
next term of Circuit Court.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT

Charles F. Laval, 20 years of
ge, a prominent young bank clerk
# Lexington, was killed early Sat-
urday morning when an automobile
in which he was riding plunged over
an enbankment near Versailles. The
young man in company with Phillip
McCoun and Mason Payne were re-
turning home from a dance at Frank
fort and were running at a high rate
Of speed when the accident occurred.
1t is reported they were, racing with
another machine.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14
OFFICERS BUSY

A large number of arrests,
principally for alleged ''bootlegging"
and betting on horse races, have
been made at Paris following the
visit of two strangers, thought to
have been business men, but now
believed to have been detectives.
Some Of the men arrested are
prominent.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14

to the Office Of State Treasurer that
they can be assured that the affairs
of that office will be conducted
honestly and according to law.
Since these people have become
familiar enough with him and his
life, they now believe that it is right
and proper that his public services
should be continued by nominating
and electing him to this administra-
ton Office.
All of these things being true,
his friends should not be surprised
that he will carry Graves county
by a handsome majority.-Mayfeld
Messenger. ADVERTISEMENT
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14
LOOKS LIKE A WINNER

present State Inspector and Examiner who is
nomination for State Treas
spent Sunday Louisville his Shebye where he went
today candidacy Mr. Goodpaser has made
expressed absolute confidence
his overwhelming majority He especially pleased
support said had been assured him Louisville He will
campaign in Western Kentucky this weekLousvil Times.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14

At Photograph Car $500 cabinets
now only $1.40 per dozen. Swell
goth century only $1.9S per dozen.
Post cards 80 cents per dozen. rs
Ping Pong 35c. These prices only
for a short time.
49-tf. Parker Photo Car.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14

Buy your season tickets to the
Montgomery County Fair from the
children or at Ringo's Cafe, R. H.
White & Co., Frank c. Duerson's or
Land & Priest drug store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14
SIL0S BLOWN DOWN

During the heavy wind storm Of
Wednesday night two large silos,
one on the farm of W. A. Sutton
and one on the farm Of Hughes
Atkinson were blown down. Both
silos were insured.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14
APPRAISERS APPOINTED

VIM. Highland, Thos. Canaan and
Arthur Jacobs were appointed APP
praisers of the estate of the late
Jack W. Clark.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14

When nearly everybody crtsng Bryansome quite severely
glad capable Thomas Brooks Fletcher
that while he thought Mr. Bryans
nation very mistake Mr. Bryan had been found
the wrong question and twenty of vigan
scrutiny spot him. There
are but public this could uthfuly be said
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14

The Montgomery County Fair
promises to be one of the best ever
given. Make your arrangements to
attend every day next week.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14

L0st-Lovaliere with ruby and
two diamonds. Return to this Office
and receive reward.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14

As ean force Chauauqua has few equals and
delighted will be with next The facts
all better and broader view of things
generally, We hope will continue to in popularity
until a permanent local institution \
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14
DEMOCRATIC PARTY

For Governor
III. NJ Bosworth
II. v. McChesney
Edward J. McDermott
A. o. Stanley
For Lieutenant Governor
James d. Black
w. A Byron
James p. Edwards
Loving w. Gaines
For Secretary Of State
G. B. iikens
Chas. w. Milliken
ID. E. McQueary
w. p. Walton
Chas. d. Arnett
Barksdale Hamlet
For Auditor Of Public Accounts
Thos. S. Rhea
II. III. Colyer
Robt. l.. Greene
For Treasurer
Claude B. Terrill
Sherman Goodpaster
Frank p. Hager
For Clerk of Court Of Appeals
Alvin Steger
Rodman W. Keenon
Ellis e. Lawrence
For Superintendent of Public In
struction
John w. Rawlings
R. s. Eubank
V. o. Gilbert
For Commissioner of Agriculture,
Labor and Statistics
R. d. Thornbury
Mat S. Cohen
II. M. Froman
For Railroad Commissioner
A. Howard Stamper
Joseph c. Jones
w. T. Bradley
For Circuit Judge
William A. Young
B. F. Day
w. B. White
For Commemorative Attorney
Charles w. Nesbitt
w. G.. Hamilton
B. S. Wilson
For Circuit Court Clerk
]. H. Blount
G. w. Anderson, Jr.
For Commissioner-First District
o. w. Mccormick
II. j. Thomas
For Commissioner-Second District
G. l.. Dean
t. c. Quisenberry
For commissioner-Thi District
Z. B. Quisenberry
A. l.. Upton p
CITY OF MT. STERLING
For Chief of Police
]. c. Upton
r. F. Mastin
John Gibbons
For City Treasurer
G. B. Patterson
A. B. Settlers
For City Assessor
w. T. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
r. G. Robinson
For counellman-Second Ward
G. B. Turner
Pierce Winn
ID. N. Young
w. B. Robinson
For councilman-Fourth Ward
w. r. Mckee
G. B. Stephens
w. p. Apperson
r. F. Moore
-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14

The following is the order in which
the candidates for the primary to be
held Saturday, August 7, 1915, will
appear on the ballot:
OFFICIAL PRIMARY BALLOT
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14

doubt the necessity for capital punishment when such
babyhood continue to that which
place neghboring county of Clark last Sunday
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14

Lay aside all care and work
next week and attend the Montgom-
cry County Fair.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14

Try box of Peti-John's Break
fast Food at Vanarsdells.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-07-14

New tomatoes and cucumbers at
Vanarsdelps.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-23
Order of Publication.

In the circuit court of Iron county, Mis-
souri,. in vacation, July II, 1915.
The State OF Missouri, at the relation
and to the use of B. P. Burnham,
Collector of the Revenue Of Iron
Comfy, Missouri,
against
John #. Krehbiel, if living. or the nm
known heirs and devisees Of John H.
Krehbiel, If he be dead, defendants.
(Action to Enforce Lien for Taxes
Now at this day comes the plaintiff,
B. p. Burnham, collector Of the revenue
of Iron County, Missouri, and files his
petition and affidavit, setting forth
among other things, that the defendants,
John H. Krehbiel, If living: or the un-
known heirs and devisees of John H.
Krehbiel, ifhe be dead,
are presidents of the State of Mis-
souri,, and that they cannot be served
with summons in said State; it is there
for, ordered by the clerk OF the circuit
court OF Iron county, Missouri, in vaca-
tion, that publication be made notifying
said defendants that an action has been