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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-25
D|!.||ELAY1REP'I0RT ON
THE 4 DAYTON D | PROBE
Committee, Will Not Report
Action sAttThis Session
Of Congress.
tRS Associated Press, !.

. WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-No action
will be recommended to this Congress
by theF House Judiciary subcommittee
hearing! charges against Federal Judge
A.: G. Dayton: % West Virginia.
4 Chairman ( Mcqillicuddy began pre-
pairing a raport's today. which may
serve as atbasis :ofi any action which
the ! St1ty.fourthP Congress decides to
take. Hf.I .sS + t'SS
Z. The hearings were practically cou'
cludedt yesterday.a't,Afte the commit
tee, meets I Friday afternoon to hear
Frank Burke; "a, secret service man
an effort will be smade Ito formulate
q report: promptly J In the, hope that
the matter; may Be. disposed of before
Congress adjourns March:4.;
'i.When Harry W. :Chadduck,; cashier
Of ia Grafton; Viva. trust company
was called tottestify about a note on
which Judge, Dayton and his son were
payers, counsel; for the Judge OBJ bjected
to the i"priyate financial affairs" OF
the jurist being s"pried into" Attor.
ney Blecher said The expected to show
that Judge Dayton S i loans werei SO
extensive : that he must have been
borrowing money, ,on the strength OF
his judicial OFFICE: The committee
decided that loans would not. be gone
o:unless 1T was proposed to show
some plterior motive" on the part OF
Judge Day ton:
lJudae's Bank Dealings.
: OH. Fleming. cashier. Of the First
National Bank. @of, Grafton. produced
records. OF a. $1,000 note by Judge Day.
ton and If. o. Blue: for which, a cash.
ier's check was issued by Judge Day.
ton: and Sind dorsedi to the Newcomer
Coal Conn p1ny! Fleming also pro.
diced records OF fRnotes uponi which
Dayton was an lindorser...
: F.GA. Rsfuhard cashier OF the First
Matt tfonais Bank of Bellington, wv. Va,
showed records of Ia $S; 900 note made
by Dayton and BLUE In i 1906, still held
blythe bank. z: <, ~ !; !; 81
I, Nv, ,yHs LEWIS, cashier; OF the Mer.
chants Natl tional Bank ;.of ! Clarksburg,
w! Va:,s said that his bank held two
notes of J,idges Dayton, one for $500,
secured byF collateral, Eand another,
originally a for $I,500, but reduced to
$1,000 Smadefb fby Dayton and Blue.
F.. .t.o.t!Farnsworth. cashier Of the
Buckhannon Bank OF 'Buckhannon, W,
Va, said ibis bank holds; three notes on
which Dayton sisi a Joint. maker. total.
ing sss, $50, and dating back to 1912.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-25
Hear Girls Story
In Alleged Crime

Miss Nellie Moore, aged 12, the
daughter OF Theodore Moore, a farmer
Of near Hoodsville, was questioned
this afternoon by Prosecuting Attor.
ney Tusca Morris in ! his Office re.
garding serious accusations which re.
suited yesterday in the arrest of her
father.
The Prosecuting Attorneys oice
was ready for a hearing late this
afternoon before Justice Of the Peace
NJ. r. Musgrove at which the father
would be given q chance to prove the
tnnocense which he claims. Moore
was arrested late last night by Con.
stables .. Frank Russell and Charles
sattarfald
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-25
To Arrest CoalSMan :
For Pollutin River

LOGAN, W. Va, Feb. 25!-whois.
sale arrests Of coal operators and
their employees in the Logan coal field
are planned on charges OF pollnting
the Guyan river byspumping mine wa
ter containing sulphur water into the
stream. A dozen arrests have already
been made Of employees on warrants
issued by Magistrate White.
The pollution Of the stream. has kill
ed. 1t Is believed, every fish In that
river. Thousands of dead fish have
been floating out OF the Guyan Into
the Ohio river.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-25
American Horses
On Way oEthe War

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Feb. s5.-
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
has since November % hauled through
this city 47,6s4 horses consigned to
the French and British armies. The
horses were taken to Newport News
and there transferred for shipment.
The horses passing through here are
being shipped from the Middle West,
gathered at Cincinnati. Kansas City,
Chicago and Memphis. The railroad
has handled "a trains Of horses com.
posed OF ,,s34 cars since the war be-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-25
Cow Sets Milk'lRee, !. Ree,.e'ord g. 8
With 10 Ton IN Year

80! a-F, Z
COLUMBUS. d o.. Feb. sSS25.=7Tests
completed by the. Dairy Department
Of the Ohio State University, establish
new worlds record 1fns milk Spro.
duction. ~ w i fis.i3t -
The champion, is aMarnes Cowan, 4 a
fiye.year-old Guernsey COW, Of Bar:
berton. In year she produced twelve,
tons of milk. and 1,4oo pounds of but:
ter. a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-25
Small Boy Dies Of
Pneumonia Fever

Edward Yeager. aged three years,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Yeager,
died this morning at the home OF his
parents at New England, after an Ill.
ness of week with pneumonia.
Funeral arrangements. which are in
thRrge OF Undertaken r. L. Cunning
ham, have not been completed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-25
Frenchman Rewarded:
For Sinking 8, Vessel

-IT- tBy AssocInted Press1
PARIS. Feb. 25.-French marine
assurance companies have turned
over to the minister of marine 81. 900
to be given to the crew; Of the ship Of
the second light squadron which sank
a German submarine at Boulogne
Tuesday. The Marquis Of ornano has
offered prize of $1,000 for the next
Zeppelin dropped down In France.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-25
Gar Strikes Wagon
Driver Is Injured

CLARKsBURG, W. Va, Feb. 25-
Peter w. Ash. prominent farmer Of
Wilsonburg. was seriously injured
when q Wilsonburg street car struck
Rnd wrecked a wagon In which he
was sitting. The team Of horses
started acros the car track Just as the
EcarS came ahong.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-25
Germans Buy Dogs / (.
For Sausage Meat

COPENHAGEN Feb. 26.-German,
agents are buying dogs OF all kinds
In West Jutland from farmers and!
peasants. as much as s14 being offered
oryfat dogs. These. 1t isIsaid. are be-
ing made int; ;lssuaages .forS human
consumption, principally among ne
Gsrran nnnnis sttnn. n :. Z. 10. =
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-25
FLlEsSoYERI SWISS BORDER.

NJ GENEVA Feb 25.-Another Ger.
man aviator ffewSoverS Swiss territory
yesterday. Swiss tinfantrymen fired at
tthet German as he was over the VII.
1sse of lBeurneyesin, near Bonfol. La.
ter french troops fat Pfetterhausen
Tired az the faifHep. - 4 2
The sy1atori returned To Muelhausen,
.asaa1estix pntnhssnd = '.'silll n,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-02-25
The Weather.

West Virginia = coludy tonight,
snow furries in the mountains; Fri,
day fair.
Western Pennsylyania--snow nur
isi fnntxht: Eridar fase. ~
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official lWar News.

PARIS (via London), Feb. 25.-All
new positions assumed yesterday by
the French troops IN Champagne have
been maintained and counter attacks
pfs the Germans repulsed, according
10 the Official French statement issued
today.
In this same region French aviators
threw so bombs on railroad stations
and trains and concentrations Of the
enemy. This bombardment was very
effective. Infantry engagements whicn
resulted IN progress for the French
are also reported.
BERLIN tyia London). Feb. 25.-
rhe town OF Przafnysz, Russian Po.
Ind. was yesterday taken by storm
ty German forces, according to the
tierman official announcement given
but today.
The Germans captured 10000 pris.
oners. Activity continues north OF
liie vistula. where the Germans have
captured 5000 prisoners In the past
lew days. On the western front des-
perate efforts on the part OF the en-.
smy 70 break the German line. 9th.
u points on this line report inactivity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14
NEGROES FIRE on TRAINMEN
One of Attackers Killed; Brakeman
And Two Tramps Hurt.

st. Louis, Aug. IA negro was
killed and three white men were
wounded last night in fight al
Bridge Junction. near MemehIS.
Tenn, according to statement given
out here yesterday by the officials Of
The St. Louis, Iron Mountain 9nd
Southern Railroad.
The fight was between gang Of
negroes and trainmen. According to
the statement, two hrakemen had just
recouplcd freight train which had
been cut in two and had started bacE;
to the cahoose over the cars when
six or eight negroes fred at them
A fight then began and one of the
negroes was killed. brakeman was
wounded and two tramps were m
iured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14
SMITH EXECUTED
Bath Tub Murderer Pays Penalty OF
his Crimes

London, Aug. 14-George Joseph
Smith convicted Of the murder OF
his wife, Beatrice Constance annie
Mundy. in the famous brides in bath
case, was hanged yesterday morning
in the Jail yard at Maidstone.
Although accused of killing three
of his wives by drowning them in a
bathtub to obtain their Insurance..
Smith was convicted only Of the muir
der of one.
Smith was convicted on July L.
after . sensational trial, which
aroused wide interest not only in the
British Isles, but also in America.
An appeal was taken by the prisoner
court.
Mrs. Beatrice Mundy Smith was
found dead in the bathtuh in her home
on July 13, 1912. Afterward the pri-
soner is charged with marrying four
other women, two of whom died in
baths. They were Alice Burnham,
who was found dead in bathtub III
Blackpool on December ~. 1913, and
Margaret Elizabeth Lofty, who met
her death in bath at her home IN
London on December Is, 1914.
During the trial it was brought
out that Smith posed under different
names while carrying on his Blue
beard operations. The prisoner main
tanned great GOODNESS throughout his
trial, denying his guilt.
1t was aftcrward reported That
Smith had confessed shortly before
going to his death.
During the procession to the seal
fold the condemned man broke down
emporarily, but quickly recovered
possession of himself. He firmly
stood erect while the black cap and
moose were being fitted and when the
trap was sprung death was lnstan-
taneous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14
.CARRANzA'S AIM
IS REVEALED
Would Recover From Unit
ed States Territory
Taken in 1916 ::
UPRISING is FEARED
Citizens of Brownsville Appreaen-
sire Of Attack by Mexican Garri-
son if Marines Land.

Brownsville, Tex, Aug. l4--Car-
ranza modcstly plans to rcc2nquer
from the United States all that ter
ritory lost by Mexico in 1S47, If
written statement given to officials
by a Mexican made prisoner in
border raid may be believed.
Manuel Rincones, who made this
statement to Sheriff Vann, Of Came
ron county, and Captain Anderson, Of
the Twelfth infantry, says that about
half the gang Of fifty bandits who
attacked Norias last Sunday came
from Mexico.
"The attack on Norias" he stated,
"was for the purpose of getting tools
with which to remove rail and
wreck train. The object in head
ing for the Rio Grande was to Sc
cure rc-enforcements. At Nopal the
chief took paper from his pocket
and read that the object Of the ex-
petition was to reclaim the land
taken from Mexico by the United
States. 1t was ordered in the name
of Carranza, and the officer stated
that it emanated from him.
Citizens Of Brownsville are appre"
hensive of an attack by the Mexican
garrison at Matamoras and fear that
2 general uprising will take place in
this section if United States marines
land in Vera Cruz.
Governor Ferguson stated at Rock
port today that the border sltua-
ton had improved to such All extent
that he would not call out the state
troops. His decision followed con-
ference with State officials last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14
YOUNG FARMER KILLS SELF
Gun Accidentally Discharged "hlie
Hunting Groundhog.

Hanover. Pa, Aug. l4.-kalph
Meckley, % years old, of PorrcfS'
was killed yesterday by the acclden-
tal discharge of Il shotgun which he
was carrying. The young farmer
was coming from the fields for din
ner, when he saw Il grounding. lie
rot his gun, and in order to get 4
rood shot, crawled into bushes, push
mo the gun into the branches ahead
IF him. The trigger caught in the
ranches and the gun was discharged.
The load severed the jugular vcln'
His wife. children and other relatives
witnessed the tragedy.
Wilmington, Del, Aug. ll.-bS.
aminng a pistol last night, Raymond
Hinton. aged IS, son Of William Hln
ton. of Brandywine Springs, shot and
killed himself. The lad stopped at
the home of William Bacon, Il neigh
bor. and seeing the weapon. began
inspecting it. The bullet lodged m
his stomach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14
IN RUSSIAN TRAP
German Amies Said to be IN Peril
-Muscovites Cut Through Their
Line

London, Aug. 14-Several German
army groups in the Russian waI
theater have fallen into the trap OF
Grand Duke Nicholas, and are IN the
gravest danger, according to the
Daily Telegraph's Petrograd cores
pordent.
"At the moment" says the cores
pondent, zone of the most interest
ing points on the Russian front is
between the Dvina and Niemen rivers
where the Russians, by the capture
of the village of Toviny, have cut
through the German line, thus sepa-
rating the German armies operat-
ing around Poniewesch and V1lkomlr'
The latter army is in dangerous
state, and executing frantic retreat
in an effort to extricate itself.
"The German army operating in the
vicinity Of Poniewesch also is in a
dangerous position, with its right
flank exposed to Russian attack
which could only have the most serl-
Gus results"
Budapest, Aug. 14-All signs indl-
cate that the Austro-German armies
will not follow up tl:cir advantage
any further than the second line o.
Russian defenses after the fall OF the
Russian fortresses, but will reor-
ganize themselves behind Warsaw
and await further developments.
there strengthening and rebuilding
the defenses behind them.
This theory is not only borne out
by the fact that a further advance
would be suicidal, owing to the
marshes, but also by the statement OF
Gen Marwitz, commander OF the
Tenth German army corps, who said:
"If the Russians repeat the strategT
of 1872 by devastating and burn
ing everything behind them they can
do it without compelling US to re-
peat the strategy of Napoleon. The
tactics of the Russians to retreat
when in dangerous positions will
not persuade us to follow them INTO
dangerous positions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14
NOTICE.

Mr.. William Emerson, who Tor
many years has been sexton Of ST.
PauPs Cemetery, has been obliged to
resign the position on account OF con-
tinued i'll health. The Trustees have
now. made new arrangements fot the
management of the; cemetery. and lot
owners who previously paid the sex
ton for the care of lots, will hereaf-
ter kindly make all payments to Mr..
T. alvert Perry, who will also give
them any information desired. tleHsc
address all communications to Mr.
T. Calvert Perry, who will also give
dria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14
FOUR OF FIVE SONS KILLED
Story of 4 German Mothers Great
Sacrifice

Story of 4 German Mothers Great
Sacrifice
A story illustrative Of the fortitude
Of German mothers was printed re-
Gently in the Rhein und Rhur Eel
unc of Driesburg Germany. The
story has to do with a middle-aged
woman four of whose sons had been
killed and fifth badly wounded.
The story, as told, is located IN the
office Of the German information bu'
reau at Driesburg, where daily the
casualty lists for soldiers from that
part of Germany are posted.
DAILY says the writer Of the artl-
cle. fathers, mothers, sisters, ana
sweethearts come and silently scan
the lists for information as to the
fate of loved ones. Before the eyes
dance rows of black letters, forming
brief sentences. each the fate Of
human being. And as silently rs the
scarchers for information CONF they
po again. It is always the saEae
silent train Of heroically composed
sorrow, of brave self-control in their
immeasurable suffering.
Occasionally the same faces do re-
appear-for example, that OF an o!o
woman with smoothly parted hair. J
addressed her, for I recognized her as
a former serving woman.
as your son at the front, too'
Mrs. Reinhard? That is your name,
is it not?'
"Shc smiled and nodded"
"Eivc, sir, she answered simply
five of them.
"And all at the 'front.'"
"Yes, fve-that is. now there are
only four. One of them, Albert, has
fallen. For four weeks heard moth
ing from him. But now it is written
here fallen in France. and she
pressed her fingers on the list on one
! of the countless names.
care the others also in France"
! asked in order to say something.
"No, only Ernst, Oswald and Franz
are in Russia, and my youngest, Er'
win is in the Carpathians"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14
CRUSHED TO DEATH BY PAPER

Philadelphia, Aug. 14-Crushed al
most fiat when a roll of paper used
in making newspapers rolled from
truck on to him, Charles,.T. Roney,
No. 2O36 Mercy. sereet, was almost
instantly killed yesterday afternoon
at Seventh and SAMSON streets. Inc
roll weighed nearly 1900 pounds and
was lifted with difficulty from the
man, who was placed in an automo'
bile delivery wagon and rushed to
the Pennsylvania Hospital, where the
physicians pronounced him dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14

The Philadelphia District Free
Methodist camp meeting is now in
progress at Savage, Maryland, and
will close August 23rd. On August
goth, Miss Nellie Reed, a returned
missionary from Africa. is expected
to represent the missionary cause and
exhibit curios at the Free Methodist
Church, 424 South Lee street. While
the pastor and many OF the members
are absent it has been arranged to
keep up the Sunday school at 10 a.
m. also the morning service at II,
and the evening service at s, if those
who remain will attend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14
DEATH OF MISS LIZZIE PRICE

Funeral services for Miss Lizzie
Price, who died yesterday evening at
6 o'clock, will be held Monday morn
ing ut 10 o'clock from her late resi-
dence, 11S north Alfred street. Miss
Price was daughter of the late
Captain Ellis Price, and is survived
by a sister, Mrs. John R. thinner
man, and two brothers, Capt. Mark
l.. Price and City Auditor f. Flem-
ing Price. Miss Price has been in
i'll health for several years, AM hel
condition became serious several
weeks ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14

The Rev. Edward T. Kirkley, pas
tor of the Methodist Protestant
Church. will talk on the life of Christ
at the meeting of the HustIel's Bible
Class tomorrow at $3.50 a. m. At
the II o'clock service his subject will
be "Jesus and the Woman and in
the evening his topic will be evange-
lical. Kenneth L. Crltmp will lead
the Young Peoples Society of the
Christian Endeavor at 7:15 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14
"DUTCH MARKET VILLAGE.
Bazaar Will be Gwen in November at
the Light Infantry Armory.

A bazaar in the shape of an Ole
Dutch market village is to be given
Ncvemher at the Alexandria Light
Infantry ermory for the benefit OF
the Ann Lee Memorial Home fol
the Aged. The following officers OF
the executive committee have been
elected: Mrs. l.. E. Uhler, chair
man; Mrs. William Campbell, secre
tary; Arthur Herbert, treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14
SERV|A STANDS
IN ALLIES WAY
3
Refusal to Yield Terms
Asked May Keep Bull
garia Neutral
BREAKING ALLIANCE.
Old Matters of Dispute IN Danger OF
Renewal and New Difficulties are
Looming up

London, Aug. 14-There are strong
indications that Servia will give q
fiat refusal to the demands announc-
ed by the Bulgarian Premier, Vassii
Radoslavoff, three weeks ago, and
that the hopes of the Entente Allies
of bringing Bulgaria into the alliance
will come to nought in the opinion
Of some diplomats here. Servla's
formal reply has not yet been given,
but those best posted in diplomatic
quarters say that Bulgaria's demands
far exceed anything that Seryia
could possibly yield.
The outcome is being watched with
the keenest interest by the chancel-
leries throughout Europe, as Bull
garia is the chief obstacle to unite
action by the Balkan States in join
ing the Entente Allies and thus throw
ing the Balkan barrier between tbs
Central Powers and Turkey.
Bulgaria contends that by treat!
with Servia the latter ceded to BuI.
garia about 1000 square Kilometres
of Macedonia, which Bulgaria was
compelled by the Great Powers t.
relinquish during her enfeebled con
dition after the second Balkan war.
Bulgaria now insists that the origl
nal treaty be carried out, and that un
less she secures the return of Mace.
donia she will refuse to join the othe,
Balkan States in assisting the allies
The present issue has renewed the
smoldering feuds among the Balkan!
and much bitterness is said to have
developed n the course Of the nego
tiations, all pointing to Servla's re
fusal to yield Macedonia, and to Bul,
garia withholding her support from
the Entente Powers. Oflicial< OF botf
sides say, however. that the negota-
tions have not yet been abandoned
and that much depends upon the at
tituds of the Servian Parliament
which is to meet next Monday. al
though personally they see little
prospect Of accord.
Rome, Aug. 14-It was learned or
good authority that representatives
of Great Britain, France, Italy anu
Russia are exerting further pressure
on Scrvia in the hope Of inducing
her to make the desired territorial
concessions to Bulgaria. Servia has
been reminded of the support which
she has received since the beginning
of her difficulties with Austria last
wear. Assurances have been given to
Servia that the allies will assist her
at the time of peace negotiations pro-
vided she now yields to their desire
The Bulgarian Minister to Italy. D..
Rizow. discussing in the Tribuna the
negotiations between the Balkan
States and the Quadruple Entente
characterizes as unjust statements
that Bulgaria considers herself indls-
pensable to the allies and in bargain
ing on that basis.
Bulgaria the Minister asserts, has
not changed her program. She was
deceived in signing the treaty of
Bucharest of 1913, under the terms
of which she ceded to Rouman!4
nearly 5000 square miles of territory.
What Bulgaria now wishes, he con
tinued, was reparation based upon
the principle of nationality, fol
which the Quadruple Entente is con-
tending.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14
A CARD.

The family of the late Mrs. Emma
D. Aitcheson wish to express their
sincere thanks to their many friends
for their kindness and expressions Of
sympathy during her sickness and
death.
Her Husband and Sisters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-14
POLICE COURT.
Uusticc l.. II. Thompson Presiding

Ousticc l.. II. Thompson Presiding. }
The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
Henry Gilbert, colored. charged
with violating the traffic law, was
fined 81.
Dennis West, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct. forfeited S. COL
lateral by failing to appear.
Jesse Coleman, colored. charged
with similar offense, was dismissed
Ida Higgins, charged with d;sor,
derly conduct: was dismissed.