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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-19
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OIL AND GAS

49,
The eastern fields are completing
very few wells at this time, but
among the list is an occasional good
producer. The district that shows
real activity is the salt sand develop.
ment at Spencer. in Spencer district,
Roane county, w. Va. Operations
are confined to the old fields and
there is scarcely anythin gdoing in
the way Of exploring for new prcduc-
ing territory.
|, At Spencer, Roane county. the
South Penn Oil Company mas COM
pleted and shot and put It's well on
the w. H. Riley farm to pumping,
and it produced 100 barrels the first
"a hours. This location is $50 feet
south of G. L. Cabot's well on the IA.
H. Cottle farm, which also produced
100 barrels the first twenty-four
hours. The record of this develop
ment up to this time is three good
producers and one duster. All OF the
compilations are located on small lots.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-19

"a HINT FOR SHAVERS
If you want q refreshing shave, with
a thick, creamy hther, try a resinol
shaving stick. It contains the soothing,
healing fesinol medication which
makes it especially welcome to mon
with tender faces.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-19
How 10 NEAL.
DISEASES

a Baltimore doctor suggests this
simple, but reliable and Inexpensive,
home treatment for people suffering
with eczema, ringwc.m, rashes and sim
liar itching, burning skin troubles.
At any reliable druggist get q jar Of
rrsinoi ointment and & cake Of resinoi
soap. These will not cost q Bit more
than seventy.iiye cents. With the res
mol soap and warm water bathe the AZ
fected parts thoroughly, until they are
free from crusts and the. skin Il soft
ened. Dry very gently, spread ON thin
layer Of the resinol ointment, and cover
with . light bandage II necessary to
protect the clothing. This should be
done twice u day. Usually the distress
ing itching and burning stop with the
first treatment, and the skin soon be.
comes clear and healthy again. ,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-19

There are fifteen or more wells drill
ling and starting in the Immediate
vicinity OF the producers.
In the Cameron district, Marshall
county, the Manufacturers Light
and Heat Company has drilled a test
on the William Fletcher farm
through the Gordon sand and has a.
good gasser in that formation. The
same company is due in the sand at
q second test on. the D. w. Nc
Ccnaughey farm. =
In gouthwest district, Doddridgel
county the Carter Oil Company has
drilled Its No. II on the D, p. and
l.. N. Stout farm through the Gordon
sand and after shot will have a
light pumper. The same company
has the rig completed for No. Ia on
the w. M. Stout farm.
On Thomas run, Batelle district,
Monongalia county, the South Penn
| OF Company has drilled No. on the
Lucinda Wilson farm through the
Big Injun sand and has show for
u producer. In Duval district, Lin
coin county, the Carter OIL Company
has drilled its test on the Joseph
l3AOoto iaAul ttluOueu' tuS DeFSd i6I4s
Iand has a 15-barrel Dumper. Lincoln
county has very little new work
4 starting at this time and some of 1t
OF an experimental nature.
\ In the Weir sand pool on Blue
lcreek, Elk district, Kanawha county,
the Ohio Fuel Oil Company has COM
1p1eted its test on the Mary One farm,
located one mile ives. of the good
! producer on the Anderson farm, and
has a show for a very light pumper.
This was regarded as an important
test touching a western extension to
the Blue Greek development.
In-th Union Furnace disst4ess, in
Starr township. Hooking county, o.,
the Union Furnace OIL Company's
No. S has showed a sharp decline IN
the last two days. 1t is now. down
! to 17S barrels "a day. In Greene
township, the Plmouth Oil and Gas
Company is due In the sand at q test
lon-the Helm Clay Company's proper
Ety. The same company: has the rig
completed for "a test on the "A. Starr
farm. In the same district the Price
Farm OF Company Is due IN the Ct1es
ton sand at q test on the Mary Lin
ton farm.
The OIL Market.
Pennsylvania, $1.56; Mercer, black,
\ $1.07; New Castle, $1.0T; Corning,
$.s5; Cabell, $1.10: North Lima, $.SS;
South Lima, $.sS; Princeton, $.S4;
Wooster, $1.10: Indiana, $.S3; Somer-
set. $50; Ragland, $40: Illinois, $.s4 /;
Kansas, $40; Oklahoma, $40; Corsi-
sana, light, SIS; Corsicana, heavy
$685. Electra. SOS; Healdton, $50;
Henrietta, sos; Caddo, SO degree, $50;
Caddo, Is degree, $40; Catido, 80 de-
gree, .65; Caddo, crude, $40; Canada.
$1.SS.
Producers and Refners' Company
quotes $3.50 for crude OF the Penn
sylvania grade.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-19
MORE CONVERSIONS
AT The Revival Meetings at the.
Colored Trinity Methodist
Episcopal Church.

Two persons were happily converted
yesterday afternoon, and last evening
four were converted at the colored
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church.
DR.. Wfthrow's subject last evening
was "The Deep Wisdom OF Solomon
and Whence 1T Came" The sermon
was tall in thought and unique In ex-
preston. 1t is hoped by the officials
that they may be able to have another
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-19

week Of revival service although the
pastor says he must get ready for the
annual conference which convenes
April A..
Today's program is as fellows:
3 $3.50 D. m. Prayer and praise ser
vice led by Mrs. Anna Henderson.
7:3O p. m.-Praise service led by
Wheeler Jackson.
s. p. m--Ewangelistic service. Ser
mon by Evangelist G. \. Wfthrow
All are welcome.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
Immigration MEASURE
IS SENT TO CONFERENCE
House Registers Disapproval Of Sem
ate Amendments BARRING Men,
bers Of Black Race.
BELGIAN EXEMPTION DEFEATED
This Is Killed Without Division,
After Several Efforts to Alter Pro-
visions Are Voted Down-South-
erners Divided on Negro Provision.

| WASHINGTON. January 1.-The i'm
migration bill was sent to conference
late to-day by the House after II had
registered it's disapproval of Sennte
amendments barring members of the
African or black race" and exempting
agricultural immigrants from Belgium
from the ltteracy test and the contract
immigration provisions
Both OF these amendments caused pro
tracted debate. Most Southern mem
bers favored retention OF the negro
amendment, but others suggested that
to press 1T might moan final defeut of
the entire bill. Northern Representa-
lives generally opposed the provision.
After an extended debate Il roll call
showed vote of 252 to - against it,
Thc RclEian exemption was defeated
without division after several efforts to
alter its provisions had been voted
down.
The Senate amendment to exclude all
persons OF constitutional psych opathic
inferiority and persons with chronic
alcoholism" vas accepted
Much of to-dny's debate was against
the literacy test. opposed by President
Wilson. despite the fact that II already
had been agreed on by both houses.
Representative Gallivnn made an effort
to secure another vote on the test pro-
vision, but was ruled out OF order.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
.DOM|N|C| FOR CONGRESS
OF NEUTRAL DIPLOMATS
Plan Received With Favor by Special
Commission of Pan-Amer-
lean Union.
PROPOSALS TO BELLIGERENTs
Suggestion OF Peru for Creation OF
Neutral Zone In Both Atlantic and
Pacific Referred for Legal Opin-
ion.

WASHINGTON, January 1.-Secre-
tary Bryan and the eight diplomats
comprising the special commission OF
the Pan-A American Union. named to
consider proposals that would assert
more clearly the rights OF ncutrals in
time Of war. listened to an extended
argument to-day by Or. Santos a.
Dominica. the Venezuelan minister
urging that congress of neutral Dip
lomatS be held in waShington
No action was taken. but il was
learned the plan was favorably re-
ceiNcd. The general expectation is
that after the Pan American Union
formulateS concrete proposals. diplo-
matte representatives Of all neutral
countries in Asia and Europe Will be
invited To a general conference, at
which such proposals would be dis
cussed and later submitted TO the bel
liEerentS
y report from subcommittee on
the Chilean proposal, which would
limit the amount Of coal to bellig-
crcnt warship 10 Il quantity enabling
1t To reach the nearest port of an
adjacent country instead of tho near
est home port" rs provided by The
Hague rules. brought long discus
sion. but no action was taken.
The suggestion of Peru for the
creation Of a neutral zone In both the
Atlantic and Pacific, within which bel
ligerent warships would be prohibited
from engaging In hostile operations.
was referred TO the American section
Of the International Board of Jurists,
of which John Bassctt Moore Is chair
man. for a legal opinion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
VILLA TO GUST CARnANzA
FROM TOWNS ON BORDER
Promises Not to Expose American
Places to Fire for More Than
Eight Hours.
COMMUNICATES PLAN TO SCOTT
His Solution of Problem Growing
Out OF Shooting Into American
Territory-Part Of Mexican Navy
Declares for Neutrality.

Ell PAsO. TEXAS. January 7.-Gen.
eral villa is moving to attack the Car
rama garrisons of the Mexican Dor
der towns opposite Naco and Douglas
Ariz.. with 5000 convention troops. To
drive the Carranpa forces out of the
border towns. is Villas solution OF the
problem Of stopping border hghting
IL became known here to-day that villa
had communicated his intention Ia
General Scott, United States chief OF
stan here, TO secure an agreement "a
Ecutral!ze the border cities
villa promised not to expose the
American towns to fire for more than
eight hours. at the end OF which period
he promised the CRrranza garrisons
would have surrendered or would he
driven into the United States
Half OF Villas force passed through
Jaurez to-day Ell route to Casos
Grandcs. whence the troops Will move
overland into Sonora
II was at great "sacrif,ce" to his
campaign against Cnrranza forces on
the eastern seaboard that he came
north. Villa stated. In order 10 settle
the Arizona border difficulty.
General Villa spent to-day at Chi
huahua City.
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French

PARIS. January Z (2:40 p. Nil
me french report given out this
afternoon announces the capture of
portion Of the German first-line
trenches In the Woovre district. 10.
the northwest of Flirey. This ad-
vance derives its Importance from
the fact that 1t indicates the French
are making inroads into the German
triangular position, the apcx OF
which rests on the right bank of
the River Mouse. at st. Mihiel
The activity in Flanders and in
France still Is confined largely to
artillery exchanges. In them tho
French claim the advantage. Mines
also have been exploded mt two
points on the line, with successful
results TO the French troops.
Inc enemy at Steinbuch has not
attacked again. and the French i'm
this region have retained their no.
sinons. They claim also an advance
toward Altkirch, In Alsace. south of
Steinbach. and Mueihausen.
me following official communion
''oh was issued by the War Office
tonight:
Reports were received this after
noon OF violent German attacks in
the region of Lassigny. In the
ArSonne. at the crossing of the road
from lie Four de Paris TO Varennes.
ana mat from La Haute Chevauchee.
III the region OF Vcrdun, and on the
ridge which dominates Stc!nbach
All these attacks have been re-
pulsed"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
j. s., ARMED WITH BREAD,
AMER|CAN|z|NC BELGIUM
Provisional Burgomaster Of Louvnin
Says Aid of This Nation Pre-
vents Starvation.
Ora TITuDE WILL ENDURE
People Willing to Work, but Can.
not, With Doors Closed to Exports
Promises to Pay Back in Industry
When War Is Over.

BRUSSELS, January (va London,
llO:15 =. M).-"If the United States
had not come to our aid. it would have
Alfred Nerinex. provisional burgomas-
ter OF Louvain, TO the Associated Press
! to-day. I'VE are willing to work, but
we cannot when the doors are closed
to exports. We cannot buy food, even
II we have the money, when the doors
are closed 20 imports. IT il no fault of
ours II we Starvc. Feed us now, and
we will pay you back in industry when
the war is over"
We are paying back now in graft
tude for the lives America has saved ;
gratitude which will endure AK proof
| that human affection is stronger than
any treaty alliance
Here in the mds, OF the ruins OF
my town. ! do not lose heart. ! know
We shall rcbuild IL ALL II only We can
have food 10 keep us alive. The most
Teuton!ze Belgium. but America. armed
with bread. Is American.Zing Belgium.
My worst fear is that there Will be
bread riots II the relief stops"
NJ NerineX said the population of
Louvain was only $4,000 less than be-
fore the Germans occupation Those
whose homes We're burned are living
with their neighbors. The burgomas-
ter said he was iputtin2 the idle to
work at clearing the streets and re-
pairing houses.
Foreigners are not permitted access
to the military zone west OF the Ant
wcrp Brussels Mons line, and in tho So
called zone OF military occupation in
| Eastern Belgium restrictions against
travel are severe. It Is difficult for
Bclgians to pass from one town to
another. They can communicate with
one another only through the Ger
man mails
The representatives OF the American
Relief Committee have freedom Of
movements. The German officials are
2ealously scrupulous In seeing that no
relief food Is taken by the Germans
Hunger is driving more and more
persons. who have been well-to-do, TO
stihe their pride and ask for bread
| The remote towns. whore suffering ia
most acute, are being reached by the
American commission, and no Belgian,
who viii ask for food. need go hungry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
To-Day and Tonight
in Richmond

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS II. Uo,yc's
Travel Festival, S.IO.
HfjOu-t;rnyce Scott Company, in
"Alius Jimmy Valentino" Si3O.
i.yrie-I'opulsr vaudeville aud
pictures. Matinee, ;; night, 7:3O
and u.
Strnnd-H. n. Warner, in "'rhe
Ghost Brenker," Pnthe daily, col
ored films md comedy; Paramount
pictures; continuous performance,
!: noon to II.
CoionIni-Photoplny, "The Seats
OF the Mighty" war pictures and
keystone comedy: continuous per-
formnnce, IL noon TO IL.
Memorial services, II. T.. Lee Cnmp
confederate Veterans, address, Gov
ernor Henry Carter stuart, y
o'clock.
Virginia Chemists' Club-Annual
meeting, Medical College of yir-
Einfn, $500 o'clock.
Address by Dr. T.. y. CnIiscb.
Beth Ahnbnh Synagogue, series on
Europcnn wnr; topics THE PrOgrcss
of Democracy" SiI5 o'clock.
Mnss-meetinE to dihcusn step. 10
check Invasion of white diatricts
u! colored people. John Marshall
High school, y O'Clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
ASKED TO AID IN SEARCH
OF HENRY e. HOISISf;ER

DENVER. COL. January THE
Colorado House OF Representatives to-
day adopted joint resolution appeal.
ing to the State Department to aid in
seerch for Henry c. Roisinger, one
Of Its members. who disappeared In
Mexico several weeks ago.
BolsinRer, with two other men, started
seven weeks ago for Almas, sonora. ia
investigate mining properties. No word
has been received from them since.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
RALSTON FOR LAW
REGULATING IOBnyISrs

INDIANAPOLIS. January IA law
requiring lobbyist 10 register with the
Secretary OF State. setting forth the
character of his employment and name
OF his employer, was rccom,n ended by
Governor Ralston in his address TODAY
TO the Indiana Legislature. He would
exclude all lobbyists from the floors OF
the two branches OF the assembly.
The Governor called attention TO
lobbying as being either for good or
evil Influences. and urges that some
practical measure be passed that will
redeem the business of lobbying from
the reproach that now attaches there
to-"
An arbitration ana Cancellation board
TO deal with labor disputes. q work
mems compensation law and laws reg
ulating women's work were urged.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
HOOPER RECOMMENDS
LIQUOR LEGISLATION
Proposes Several Laws to Legislature
With Purpose Of Making Ten
nessee Absolutely DRY"
STEPS TO PURCHASE MEXICO
Michigan Senator Introduces Iscsolu-
ton Asking Congress to Take Mat
ter Up-Massachusetts Governor
Directs Attention to Unemployed.

NASHVILLE. TENN. January T.
Governor Hoopers recomme ndations
regarding further liquor Legislation
which went to the Legislature to-day
include the following proposed laws:
For removing of derelict officials
prohibiting NIL clubs from serving
liquor or operating lockers; search and
seizure law: strict regulation of liquor
sales by druggists: Interchange OF
Judges; amendments to the antishp-
ment law. The so-called nuisance
law. he says, should he amended In
several particulars. One suggestion
provides for the destruction OF bar fix
lures. and another would make the
manufacture of beer ~ nuisance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
Russian

PETRoGRAD January THE
following statement from the Rus
sian general STAFF was issued to-
night:
"On the left bank of the Nistuln
on January e. there was an almost
general lull along the front OF
Sochaczew Rolirnow. whore only
desultory fighting took place
The Germans, with view to ap-
preaching our positions. are en-
deavoring to apply the processes of
siege warfare. In certain places
they advanced by sapping, and are
resorting TO steel shields in protect
ing themselves.
I'm the region OF the village of
Sochaczew, the Germans, who on
the night OF the 9Th captured part
OF our trenches. were forced out of
them in the morning by bayonct
attacks. In the course OF this fight
ing we captured five quick -iirers
and number OF prisoners.
in Galicia the situation is with
out important change.
I'm Bukowina we continue our Of
fensive."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
SCROFULA and ALL
HUMORS GIVE WAY

There arc many things learned from
older generation should Impress upon
the younger. Among them IL tho fact
that scrofufa and other humors, which
pr0duce eczema. boils. pimples and
other eruptfons, can be most succcss-
lniiy treated with Hoods Sarsapa-
combination of remarkably effectiVo
blood purifying and health giving roots.
parks ana herbs, which are gathered
Hoods Sarapnrilla has stood tho
test for forty years.
Get II bottle to-day-now-rrom your
nearest drug store. Always keep it
on hand.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
WEEK OF PRAYER SERVICES

Rev. Theron II. Rice, ID. D., to Spcnk Mt
Grace Street Church Dwight.
I.aEi" audiences are attending the
Week Of Prayer" services being held
each night this week by the preshy-
terrain congregations OF the city at the
Grac. street Presbyterian Church Last
night Rev. Thomas r. English, d. D..
OF Union Theological Seminary, spoke.
The last service az the series will be
held tonight. when the address will
be delivered by Rev. Theron H. Rice.
u. y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
ASKS BERNSTORFF
TO PROVE CHARGES

Continued From First rageJ
been given To Your Excellenry's com
plant addressed 10 the department; in
these matters, IL is taken for granted
that there can be no objection on your
part I" eqn"! publicity being given
tins note and the lcitr, OF the Union
Metallic Cartridg" Company. addressed
TO YOU on December 10. 1914
Accept, Your ENccliency. the re-
newed assurances of my highest con-
sideration."
tSigned) w J. ERYAN"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
WHAT WARNING NATIONS CLAIM
IN THEIR OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
German

BERLIN. January Z lby wireless
10 London. $40 L. M).-Thc Ger
man official communication on the
progress of the war given out in
Berlin this afternoon reports that
further advances have been made
by the Germans I'm the western part
of the forest of Argonne. and that
desperate lighting is going on to
the north OF Arras. French attacks
In the eastern portion of the
ArGonne forest and TO the west OF
Sennheim tCcrnay). in Alsace. the
statement says, were repulsed.
In their operations against the
Russians. the Germans claim TO be
making progress. in spite of the
unfavorable weather conditions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
Turkish

BERLIN, January I Cby wire
less).--A Turkish official bulletin
received here to-day reports that
Ottoman troops have occupied Uru-
miah. which has been an important
basal position Of the Russians.
Crumiah is town of Persian
Armenia. in Azerbaijan. with n popu-
lation of from 10000 to $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
RAISE FUNDS FOR NEEDY
Entertainment To lie Given by -. Vim
cent de Paul society.

st Peters Conference OF ST. Vim
cent de Paul Society Will give an en-
tcrtainmcnt ami musical Monday night.
in the auditorium OF the McGill Cath :
Ollie Onion, the proceeds TO be donated
TO the poor. OF whatver race or creed.
some OF the best amateur talent in
Richmond Will assist, and every effort
will be put forth TO make the affair
a success.
The 81. Vincent de Paul Society WAS
founded in 1851, ana is the oldest or
ganization Of its kind in Richmond. II
has kept in the front rank In chnrit-
able work since its establishment, and
has effected much good. The committee
in charge is composed OF James Z. Don
ohue, John iiagan, Andrew j. Cavan-
augh. Benjamin L!gcrs, Columbus Can
cpa and Frank I. Knott
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
VIRGINIAN 100 YEARS OLD

COLUMBUS. MISS. January 7.-Har-
rison Johnaton one of the wcalthiest
ciiizcns In this section II the state.
celebrated the TOOTH anniversary Of his
.Sirth her" to-day. He wag born at
Winchestei. Va. and still IL hale ana
hearty. Among the many conrratu-
.atory kilograms no received, was one
from former President TAFT. who L. hiy
personal friend.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS
TO PURCHASE MENICO

LANSING. MICH, January 7.--Sen-
ator Damon introduced n resolution in
the State Senate to-day asking Con-
gress to take Immediate steps TO pur-
chase Mexico. lie declared the United
States eventually must own all OF the
country as far South as the Panama
Canal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
Searching for Thomas sce,cy.

Friends OF Thomas SecIey, young
man OF Wakefield, were last night
searching In Richmond for the man
who disappeared from his home about
three weeks ago. He has been seen in
Petersburg and is known to have come
TO Richmond. but he could not he
found last night. Sccleys father is
said 10 be prominent man of the
Wakefield section. A family quarrel
left home
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
THlRTY-DAY PAPER GETS
REDUCED DISCOUNT RATE

CONTINUED From First PageD
discounting done by amy OF the other
eleven, banks In the system. In abso-
lutte figures. the aggregate rediscount-
ing OF the local bank Is exceeded only
By the operations OF the bank nj
Chicago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
Fall. From box Car.

Lee johnson. colored. an cmployc OF
the Southern Railway. yesterday morn
ing fell from a box car on the Southern
yards and suffered a broken arm He
was reported as doing we'll at the Re-
treat for the Sick last night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-08
GREGORY OBJECTS
TO ANOTHER BOARD

,Coniinutd From Firsi Fnscl
expense on the Commonwealth, some
thing like $4,000 a year
An hour OF the afternoon session was
given TO consideration of the income
tax bill. Mr.. Gregory objected to the
paragraph which eNempts necessary
expenses actually paid in carrying on
any individual business. not including
machinery and some other items men,
Toned