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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
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TO STATE MILITIA
Regular Summer Encamp-
ment May Be Held AS
Usual.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. April c.
The West Virginia National Guard,
II it will but hold together without
appropriations through the coming
summer, may encamp and enjoy its
maneuvers at Terra Alta at the ex.
pense OF Uncle Sam. That much was
settled at conference that Adjutant
General John Bond had with officiaIs
at the war department OF course
members will receive no per diem
form the state, but they will receive
the pay of regulAr soldiers. which is
fifty cents a day Transportation of
the entire outff to and from camp. as
we'll as its Isdbsistence. will be de.
frayed by the national government.
General Bond feels much encourag.
ed. What with the fine soldierly spirit
OF the men, the anxiousness or the
war department to do all it can to
help tide over the trouble. and the
promise of substantial help froua~-f6.
cal chambers of commerce, he says
that he has reasoR"to hope that the
guard will remain intact until support
so suddenly Withdrawn from it is re-.
stored. General Bond will remain
here for several days comforting with
war department officials ~concernine
the situation in West Virginia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Nicely Breaks Record
In Naming New 2. Ne.

WASHINGTON, d; C.. April s..
Governmental red tape got a Willard
knockout and record for quick ac-.
ton in departments was established.
Postmaster Buchanan, of Wells
burg, w. Va, died Monday morning,
and by p. m. the same day his sue.
cessor was recommended by Con.
gresham M. M. Neely. The man
recommended is Henry zilliken, an
ex-state senator.
Officials of the Postoffice Depart
ment, when asked about 1t, acknowl-
edged that .it was going some. Also
that for an exhibition of high h-geared
speed their department. couldn't du-
plicate it, and they were willing TO
wager that no other department com
petltor could. They said, however.
that upon receipt of the telegram an
nouncing the death of the WeIlsburg
postmaster they had sent a request to
Congressman Neely's soffice that, on
account OF the beginning of the new
quarter" that he recommend sue
cessor right away. s'at once IL posi-
BILE" Neely's secretary got his chief.
who 10 at Fairmont. on the phone and
Zilliken's nomination went in with a
zip.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
DEATH CLAIMS MRS.
JAS. C. HUSTEAD
Mother of Well known Fair
mont Man Dies At Booths
vile Home.

Mrs. James Calvin Hustead. mother
of Messrs. w. A. and Abe Hustead,
OF this city, and one of the best
known women of this community, died
this morning at 1880 o'clock at her
home at Boothsville after ten days
illness from grippe and complications.
Mrs. Hustead was taken i'll less
than two weeks ago of grippe. and
her heart was affected by her illness.
She had been in a serious condition
for the past few days, and her chill
dren had made frequent visits to her
home.
Just four weeks ago today Mrs.
Hustead'S son, James l. Hustead, died
at his home on Second street in this
city. his mother being present at his
bedside when the end came and for
several days prior to that hour She
was in excellent health then and her
death has come as severe shock to
her friends in this city, many of
whom had not learned of her illness.
Mrs. Hustead was formerly Miss
Mary Martha Morris, a daughter of
Daniel S. Morris, pioneer resident OF
this city. Mr.. Morris was an ordained
minister of the Baptist denomination,
but devoted his life to newspaper
work. In the forties he published a
religious paper in this city. the Bap-
tiot iSVSolu, "hlSu was dllOHR lne
first publications in this section.
His daughter, Mary Martha, was
united in marriage with James Calvin
Hustead, who survives her with three
sons, w. A. and Abe, OF this city, and
Carl. of Meadowbrook. The former
is principal of the East Side schools.
Abe is a merchant and the latter is
manager of the company store at
Meadowbrook. James l. Hustead, de-
ceased, was employed by the j. M.
Hartley Store Company
Mr.. and Mrs. Hustead had resided
for many years i'll Boothsville and
their sons and their families had paid
frequent visits to the h:Snestead. The
death of the mother has come as
severe blow to her husband and fam
lily. She was aged 73 years.
Funeral services will probably be
held on Wednesday afternoon from
the family residence and interment
will be made at Meadland. Taylor
county, in the Heczibah cemetery
Rev. P. H. Murray, of Bridgeport.
Harrison county. and Rev. Ware will
conduct the services.
Mr.. w. A. Hustead has been i'll of
grippe for several days and will prob
ably be unable to attend the services.
A number OF friends and relatives
from here will be present at the OBJ.
sequies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Burglars Eat Dinner
While Family Autos
HOME OF r. C. JONES ENTERED,
"; SMALL VALuA8LEs ARE
STOLEN.

Burglars entered the home of r.
g: Jones, Fairmont avenue, yesterday
evening while the family was out and,
after eating dinner which had been
left n-tire- dining room ready to
serve. they took childs bank con-
tanning 135 nickels, one dozen Of
fresh eggs and an empty pocketbook,
and fed. Valuable diamonds We're
overlooked by the intruders.
The Jones family had gone out for
a short automobile ride before supper.
but when they returned the supper
was gone and the house was ransack-
ed. The thieves are believed to have
gained entrance through a basement
door left unlocked by wash woman.
Mr.. Jones summoned the police
when he returned from the auto ride
and Night Chief Seaman and Officers
Phil Harr and Kip Fleming started an
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Maccabees Meet
In Clarksburg

The annual convention of the Mac
cabees of the World OF West Virginia
began today at. Clarksburg and con-
tinues through tomorrow.
Supreme Commander D. p. Markey,
of Detroit, Mich. is present at the
convention as we'll as other notables
of the organization from various Sec
tions of the United States.
Many matters of Importance to the
organization are being considered at
this meeting and large number of
delegates representing the various
lodges of the state are in attendance.
This organization has made rapid
strides in the state during the past
year and plans are being made for
even more progress during 1915.
large class will be initiated to-
night and special cars will leave
Clarksburg at one o'clock for this
city A large number of the men,
bers of the organization in this city
are attending the convention today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Clifford Pinchot
Driven From Belgium

THE HAGUE. Netherlands, April
6.-Gifford Pinchot, ex-chief forester
OF the United States, who, it is under
stood. has been acting as special
agent for the state department at
Washington in the European war
zone, has been expelled from Belgium
by the German authorities.
Stopped at Antwerp.
Pinchot. according to advices to
the state department, reached Ant
werp. Belgium. but was not permit
ted to proceed further in his work
as a member of the American relief
commission in Belgium. although de-
tailed as special diplomatic agent OF
the American Government
The German authorities objected
because Mr.. Pinchot's sister Is Lady
Allen Johnstone, wife of the Former
British minister to Denmark. who is
still in the British diplomatic SER
vice. Germany has insisted from 10
beginning that all agents and consuls
of the American Government in Bel
gian territory under German militar,
occupation should have no connection,
however remote, with her enemies.
1t is understood the state depart
ment will assign Mr.. Pinchot to other
work in the war zone.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
ARREST MORGAN ON
SHOOTING CHARGE
Boys Say Shot From His
Gun Struck Them In the
Face.

Accused OF shooting youthful ball
players on the old fair ground diamond,
John Morgan, aged SO, arrested on a
charge of felonious shooting with in
tent to MAIN and kill, was held today
by Justice of the Peace R. Leigh
Fleming, pending hearing Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Morgan fur.
nished bond and was released.
The complaining witness is William
Richards, captain of the Fairmont
All-Star baseball team, who is suffer
ing from a number of shot wounds in
his face. Richards says that he with
several other boys, mostly high school
pupils, were playing a practic ball
game on the fair. grounds diamond
yesterday afternoon when Morgan ap.
peared and fired at thenS with a shot
gun. the shots striking Richards and
William Morrison.
The boys playing in the practice
game included Captain Richards, Da.
vid Clelland. Noble Layman, Charles
Hatfield Harry Du Mars and William
Morrison. The boys range in age
from IA TO 16 years. They claim that
they had permission to play on the
field
Morgan. who was formerly a car
penter. claims that he had rented the
STouhu on WHICH tHe game was DelnS
played some time ago, paying a rental
of $50, and that he had warned the
boys repeatedly to keep off the
ground. He is an expert shot and it
is said he, has won in many marks
manship contests in which he has
participated.
When Constable Charles, Satterfeld
brought Morgan before Justice Elem
ing today, Assistant Prosecuting At.
torney E. r. Bell appeared in behal:
OF the state and questioned Morgan,
who admitted firing shot gun. bus
denied that it was his intention to
hurt or kill anyone. He said he mere
ly fired at the boys in order to fright
en- them
Richards face is badly marked by
a half dozen shots, which broke th,
skin. several of them narrowly miss
ing his eyes -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Alleged Rioter Is
Caught In Wheeling

Antonio Gentle. of Pennington. was
arrested in Wheeling late last night for
implication in the strike riot near Far
mington. which resulted in the death
of Constable W. r. Riggs and the Sc
rious injury of other officers.
Gentle is alleged to have been one
of the men most prominent in the riot
and his capture is regarded as one of
Importance. Officers are expected to
afternoon with Gentle in their Gus
tody. Owing to the vigorous and dip
lomatic activity OF Sheriff c. d. Con-
away and his deputies, practically all
the men wanted in connection with the
riot have now been rounded up.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Bryan's Note, just Made
Public, Declares Eng |.
lands Act Unjustifed.
COMMERCE is IN PERIL
SUGGESTED THAT NEUTRAL 4NES
sells BE PERMITTED TO ENTER
NEUTRAL PORTS.
"a Assoclated Press.l

LONDON, April 6.-What has beer
called the Easter lull in the fighting
Is marked these days along both bab
tie lines. except in the Carpathaians,
where the struggle for access to the
Hungarian plains is still going on.
opportunity for discussion by the
British press of the American notesin
reply to the British order in Council.
The comment on this communicae
tion has been Widespread. Most Of 1t
expresses qualification with the tone
of the note, but there Is a difference
of opinion as to the possible results
Newspapers which from the first
have advocated formal blockade Of
Germany see loophole in the note
for action on the part of the Britfsh
government leading to this end, while
others express the feeling that q full
Ter understanding by the Uniteu
States of the British position will lead.
to acquiescence with the present Or
der in Council.
The United States government
made public its note to Great Britain
announcing that 1t could not admit.
either the rigth OF the allies or their
claims for justification in placing sap
embargo on all commercial inter.
course between Germany and neutral
countries. III
ITO admit it," says the. communities,
tion. would be to assume an attitude
of unneutrality toward the present
enemies of Great Britain which would
be obviously inconsistent with the
solemn obligation of this govern.
ment in the present circumstances,
and for Great Britain to make such 4
claim would be for her to abandon
and set at naught the; principles for
which she has consistently and 1earns
estiy contended in other times and
circumstances" sssts 4S55ssss5
Unofficial Austrian news reaefiiiia
London via Paris, declares that the
Austro-Cbrman forces in the vicinity
of Lupkow pass are in full retreat
but all other reports from this section
indicate that the opposing armies are
still locked in deadly grapple.
Russia reports fighting within the
boundaries of Hungary north OF Ger
nowitz.
The Austrians are described as re-
treating after stubborn fight, while
on the other hand, the Austriaris
claim to have prevented the Russians
from crossing the river Dneister, and
to have taken 1,400 prisoners
In the diplomatic field. there IS lit
tie of interest except the report that
Bulgaria and Servia have reached
friendly settlement of the trouble
arising from the invasion OF Seryian
territory by the Bulgarian irregulars.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Sheriff Dodges Mob
With Negro Prisoner
lRy Associated Press. !

a !
LEWISBURG. w. Va, April 6.-John
Stewart, a negro who last Sunday
killed George ]. Shares, chief of po-
lice OF Ronceverte, w. Va. and was
later captured at Covington. KY. mar
rowly escaped lynching early today.
Stewart was brought here yesterday
and placed in the county jail Soon
after midnight the sheriff learned that
a mob had formed at Ronceverte and
reinforced by men from the lumber
camps near White Sulphur was en-
route to Lewisburg. He hurried Stew
art into an auto and drove out OF town
as the mob entered by another road
Nothing has since been heard of the
sheriff and prisoner, but it is reported
here, that he is still driving around the
country, waiting until the feeling
against Stewart quiets or until he can
get favorable opportunity to take
him to Charleston.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Jurors Dismissed
Until Next Monday

The big panel of jurymen which re-
ported in Circuit court this morning
as result of the expected trial OF
the Pennington strikers were told
that their services would not be need
ed today and that they need not re-
turn until next Monday. when the riot
cases will be taken up.
There will be little il any business
transacted in the Circuit court this
week. although Judge w. S. Raymond
will be in the court room a part OIL
the time at least for the purpose of
hearing motions and caring for rout-
inc business.
Prosecuting Attorney Tusca Morris
and most of the other attorneys Of
Marion county are interested in the
riot cases and most of the attorneys
will devote at least a part of the
week in preparation for the trials
scheduled to start next Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
AVIATOR
IN DARING FEAT
Unaided, He Attacks and
Brings Down a German
Air Vessel.
CRx Associated Prnss.N

---.T
PARIS. April 6.-Another daring ex-
plot has been added to the long list
OF those successfully carried out by
Adolphe Togoud, the famous French
aviator, who is reported to have at
tackled and brought down a German
taube near ST. Menehould. while he
was alone on patrol duty April 2.
report OF, the incident says that
when Togoud saw the German ap-
preaching, he flew rapidly toward the
hostile craft and sent it to earth with
a few well placed shots. Togoud then
landed the taube and took prisoner
the German pilot and observer, neither
of whom were injured.
Earlier in the same day Togoud is
reported to have driven off three other
German aeroplanes, one of which lad
dropped nine bombs on the railroad
station.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
TO SHOW NOvIES'
At PEN!TENTIARE
Warden Announces Two
Shows a Week For the
Model Prisoners.
lBy Associated prcss,j )

MOUNDSvILLE, April en-. 2.
White, warden OF the West Virginia
Penitentiary, here today brought joy
to the hearts of the large prison oou-
lation when he announced that, begin
ming this afternoon, two moving pic
ture shows would be given at the in
stitution every week.
Convicts in good standing will be
admitted and only pictures of educa-
tional value will be presented.
The action is III accordance Of the
State Board OF Control, whose men,
bers have had the innovation under
advisement for year or more.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Scout Ship Ordered
To Turkish Waters

WASHINGTON. April 6.-The scout
cruiser Chester. at the Boston navy
yard, was ordered to the Mediterra-
mean to relieve the cruiser North
Carolina, now at Beirut, Asia Minor.
She will fit out at the Philadelphia
navy yard.
The dispatch OF the Chester is ta-
ken to indicate the American govern
ment will keep at least two cruisers
in Turkish waters in addition to the
station ship Scorpion at Constantine
pie. No relief has been decided up
on for the cruiser Tennessee, at Alex.
andria, Egypt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06

Over Bridge;
-Four DrOun
BODIES OF YOUNG MEN ARE
HELD SUBMERGED 5Y
THE CAR.
GATEMAN KNOCKED INTO WATER
ESCAPES WITH SEVERE
INJURIES.

NEWARK, n. J.. April 6.-Three
young men. members of the MontcIair
Academy Alumni Association. were
drowned early today when an automo.
bile in which they were riding with
four others plunged through an open
drawbrdge into the E'assaic river
Gordon Knapp, of East Orange. was
the only one of the victims whose
name had been ascertained
The others, 1t was believed, were
held submerged by the car. The men
.wereSreturning from dinner in New
York and Here given a ride in the
automobile by William J. Bittles, Jr.,
who was saved. With three others A
gateman at the brfdgestw was knocked
into tt2 water and was Tescued, but
suffered severe injuries.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
"Swat Rat" League
Now Has 79 Members

During tn last two days the mem
bership in the Rat Exterminating AS
sociation of Fairmont has more than
doubled. and today DIR. James A. Gra-
ham. OF the Fleming, building. treas
urer of the organization. reported that
over T9 OF the leading business and
professional men OF the city had join
cd.
Only 81 additional members are
needed to make up the ITO charter
members which the men back of the
movement wish to secure before call
ing meeting to effect a permanent
organization and to start the rat ex-
termination campaign.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Counterfeiters Put
Glass In Gold Pieces

CHICAGO. April 6.-Counterfeit
gold pieces, part of which are made
from glass to give them the proper
ring. are being made in Chicago and
have been ~ circulation for eight
months. secret service agents said.
The bogus gold pieces are of So
and $40 denominations. In appear
ance and ring the coins were said to
be of almost perfect reproduction.
The chief difference between the
counterfeit and the genuine is that
about 25 per cent of the gold is re-
placed by molten glass, making the
coin lighter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
BIG DEMAND FOR
THE FIGHT EXTRA

The sale OF The West Virginian's
special edition containing every
detail of the big fight. was far be-
yond expectations, and our large
stereotyping press was running un-
til late last night TO supply the
extra demand.
The West Virginian scattered
the first correct result throughout
Marion, Harrison and MonongaIla
counties in West Virginia. and the
border counties of Pennsylvania.
Just six minutes after the final
blow of the Johnson-Willard fight
which took place in Havana yester-
day. The West Virginian received
the news and was the first to an
nounce the fact that Willard had
won, to the multitude of fight fans
who had assembled in the street
awaiting the final outcome.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Adopt
Open Shop Plan

PARKERSBURG, W. Va, April e.
AT meeting of master builders, mas
ter plumbers. master painters. master
bricklayers and master stone ma
sons. held here, the open shop basis
OF hiring labor in these trades was
adopted. This was the result of a
walk out on April l OF men represent
ing these trades when employers re-
fused to grant demands of employers
for shorter hours and more pay.
Building has been temporarily held
up owing to the strike.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Zeppelin Criticises
Efforts of Aviators

RoMANSHoRN. Switzerland. April
6.-Count Zeppelin is not satisfied
with the manner in which his airships
are being handled.
The count says the full power Of
the Zeppelins has not been employed
and that longer raids were possible.
He believed an attack rpon London
and the Lower Thames lad been de-
layed unnecessarily.
The count criticised his captains
for retreating from hostile airmen.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Decided Improvement
In DR.. Brownfeld

A message received here this morn
ing from Dade City, Florida, announc-
ed decided improvement in the con-
dition of DR.. ]. Fl. Brownfield, who
has been seriously Ill of grippe and
complications.
His sons, DR.. G. n. and Arch Brown
field. leave there tomorrow for home,
but ]. NJ. Brownfield. who accom-
panied them. will remain until his
gather is entirely we'll and accompany
him home.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Montgomery, Ala,
Has 100000 Fire
CBy Associated Press +,

MONTGOMERY. Ala, April e.
Fire in the wholesale district of Mont.
gomery early today did. 100000 dam.
age. Explosions. among 500 barrels of
burning whiskey made the fire a spec.
tacular one.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
JUDGE c. c. NEWMAN.

WHEELING. April g.. Judge Chas.
C. Newman of the First circuit OF
West Virginia died last night after
an illness of several weeks. He p-ac-
ticed law at Moundsvilfe until Judge
Frank w Nesbitt resigned. two years
ago. when he was appointed TO sue
ceed him.
Judge Newman was 10 years old.
He leaves his widow and two chill
dren.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Fraud Case
Defendants
Found Guilty
SENTENCES WILL BE PASSED BY
THE JUDGE ON NEXT
MONDAY.
MAYOR ROBERTS AMONG THE
NUMBER WHO MUST PAY
PENALTY.
(By Associated Prcss i,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 6.-All
of the 27 defendants. including Mayo
Don NJ. Roberts, in the Terra Haute
election fraud case were found guilty
by jury today. The case has been
on trial in Fderal Court since Marct.
Sth. Judge Anderson announced SEN
tence would be passed on the 81 who
were found guilty and the SO who
have pleaded guilty next. M0Htfays q
10 a. III. ..ss.ssg,sses
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Miner Hits Fellow
Worker With Lantern

Michael Donish. a foreigner EN-
ployed at the mine of the Federal
Coal and Coke company at Grant
Town, received severe scalp wound
in the head at noon today, said TO
have been inflicted by fellow miner
with a signal lantern. Constable J.
Frank Russell is seeking the man who
inflicted the injury.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
NV Associated .pro..a

PARIS. April 6.-AGernan subma.
rine has become securely entangled
in net specially designed for thai;
purpose and placed off Dover. Accord
ing to a Dunkirk correspondent, who
adds that pthe French naval authort
ties expect to capture the submarine
when It comes to the surface.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
tRy Aesociat ated Press. J

,DUNKIRK,- April 6.-The Duke Of
Brabant, eldest son of King Albert OF
Belgium, although only IA years of
age, has enlisted in the 18th infantry.
He was marching in the ranks with a
rifef on his shoulder when the resi.
ment was reviewed by his father and
the queen.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Swiss Journalist Is
Ordered From France
(Ry Assoetated Press..

PARIS, April 6.-The minister OF
the interior. the Matin says. has Is
sued decree of expulsion against
the. Swiss newspaper man, Edward
Behrens, who is charged with taking
advantage of his neutral nationality
to act as Paris correspondent OF a
Berlin NEWSPAPER