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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
BIG BONDS REQUIRED
in A BURGLARY CASE

drilled test on the ]. ]. stalnaker
farm to depth OF 1852 feet and are
fishing. In Wilderness district. Mich
olas county, the Wick-Long OIL and
Gas Company has drilled test on
the Cauley Coal and Land Company's
tract to a depth OF 1000 feet and
shut down. Nothing had been de-
veloped. In Buckhannon district,
Upshur county. the Buckhannon Fuel
Company is drilling a test on the j.
d. Smith farm.
On Buckeye Fork, GrCenbrier dis
trlct. Doddrldge county, Ernest Ran
dolph has now drilled his test on the
Walter V. Ross farm through the
Gordon sand and found II barren. A
light show of oil was developed in
the Big Injun sand and 1t will be
tested from that level. On Arnold's
Run, Clark district, Harrison county,
the Clarksburg Light and Heat Com
pany has completed fair gasser on
the B. b. Stier farm. In the same
district on Anne Moore Run, the
National Carbon Company has a gas
ser at It's test on the John Cunning
ham heirs farm.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
SHOT TO DEATH
Are Two Mexicans While Three
Others Face Firing Squad
As An Object Lesson.
tsr ASSOCIATED ,sssn

EL PASO, Tex, Feb. 12.-Sergeant
Manuel Rojas, former villa soldier
and later bugler in the Carranza army,
together with four civilians, is to face
a firing squad shortly before noon to-
morrow. according to orders issued
tonight by General Gabriel Gayira,
commandant at Juarez.
Rojas was sentenced to death for
stealing ammunition and civilian
named Sanchez is to pay the death
penalty for buying it,
The other three civilians are to
merely experience the sensation OF
facing the firing squad as an object
lesson but will not be shot. They
are to be ignorant Of their fate until
Rojas and Sanchez have been exc
cllted, according TO General Gayira,
who is said to have conceived this
form of punishment. They are charged
with theft and other minor offenses.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
ELITE CLUB ENTERTAINED.

The Elite Crochet Club was enter
tanned from 3 to o'clock Saturday
afternoon by Mrs, Aaron Brodie, on
Werninger street. After short bust
ness meeting an hour was spent Gro
cheting. At 4 o'clock the hostess
served dainty refreshments. The Elite
Club was recently organized for the
purpose of paying for new piano
which has been installed in the Meth
odist Protestant church. The officers
OF the club are Mrs. Eugene Painter,
president; Mrs. +. A. Graham, vice
president; Miss Josephine Sheets, Sec
rotary; Mrs, Arch Lamon, treasur-
er; and Mrs w. .. Nixon press
agent.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
DEATH LIST
Is Being Carried by Members
of a Firing Squad Of Car
rama Army Nov.

DOUGLAS, Ariz., Feb. 12-Pas-
sengers arriving here tonight on a
train from Mexico reported they had
talked with members of firing
squad of the Carranza army who
were carrying death list" con-
tanning the names Of persons to be
arrested and executed as enemies OF
the defacto government.
A number Of former adherents OIL
Villa and OF Jos Maytorena former
Villa governor of the state Of Sonora,
already had been killed, 1t was
learned. including Francisco May
tora. at one tune captain in May
torena's forces.
Last Wednesday, the passengers
said. the squad stopped a train on
the Naco2ari railroad south Of Aqua
Prieta, Sonora, and took off Next
can. He was marched few hundred
feet from the railway and shot.
Members Of the squad told the pas
sengers, it was stated, that they were
on the way 10 Nacozari to execute
two men and then would so to Cum
pas, where number were to be
killed.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
GREAT GUARD GUNS
SEEN BY MR.. WILSON

gathered on the dock. Reaching the
fort he requested that there be no
formal courtesies and that they be al
lowed to see the fort without escort.
They walked through the main bar
racks, circled the parade ground,
looking the barracks over from the
outside, and then mounted the ram
parts OF battery Parrott, where the
president sighted the tweleve-inch
guns. 1t was while on the ramparts
that the president received invitation
ia attend the launching. The May
flowers launch was headed for New
port News with all speed, but the
launching already had taken place.
The president stopped to look over
the superdreadnaught Pennsylvania,
nearing completion, which is expected
to 20 on its trial trip during the lat
ter part OF this month, and also the
Mississippi, now about thirty per cent
completed.
Tomorrow President and Mrs.
Wilson are expected to visit the Ma
tional Soldiers Home and the Hamp-
ton Normal School. at Hampton. They
will start for Washington late In the
afternoon.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
OLD PEOPLE
Who Knew Lincoln Before He
Was President Are Guests
of Honor at Banquet.
csy ASSOCIATED PRIss,

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. H.
Over a score of men and women who
knew Lincoln before he left SPRING
field to become president, were
guests OF honor here tonight at the
annual birthday banquet in the state
arsenal of the Lincoln Centennial As
ISOLATION.
Colonel w. T. Baker, of Bolivia,
Ill.,; Major Bluford Wilson and Major
General Barley of Springfield, were
among the number. Major L. S.
Johnson, who guards the remains of
the emancipation day and night, in
Oak Ridge cemetery, left his post
to attend the banquet, but Dr. Will
liam Jayne, who was made governor
of the old Northwest territory by
Lincoln, was unable to attend. Over
500 persons listened to eulogies de-
livered by Senator's Lawrence Y.
Sherman and James Hamilton Lewis
and Bishop William Quayle Of st.
Paul, MINI.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
DESERTS BY AIR
And Thus Makes a Record As
He is the First to Do 1t in
That Way.
tsY AsseelA1Eo pREss,

BERLIN, Feb. u. (By wireless to
Sayville)-"The Swiss newspaper
Thurgauer Zeitung says the italian
aviator Barbatl, who recently landed
in Switzerland with new aeroplane,
made record for deserters as he is
the first soldier to desert by air. says
the Overseas News Agency. "The fact
that Barbati Is a deserter is plain
inasmuch as the Swiss government i'm
mediately complied with the request Of
Italy to return the pilot and aero
plane"
1t was reported from Geneva on Feb
ruary that a new Italian observation
aeroplane had landed on Swiss ter
ritory after being fired on by Swiss
guards and hit repeatedly. The aviator
said he had flown over Swiss terri
tory by mistake.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
UNIVERSITY
CONTINUED on page II, first sectOn.)


Forest late Tuesday night. l called
her by telephone at her home. ] told
her 1 would be waiting the next
morning at the Sacred Heart station
OF the Chicago and Milwaukee line.
saw her when she passed toward
the station with her chum, Jose
phine Davis. was hiding behind a
tree and heckoned to her. Soon she
calne back.
I'VE started walking. l told her
was through with her. She cried
and begged me not to give her up.
We walked and talked in the woods
about two hours.
Finally I told her there was no
use talking any longer-that l had
made up my mind; was going to
marry Miss Celestial Youker. /
started away.
Hears Her Cry.
II heard her cry for me to come
back, but l KEEP on walking.
II was quite distance when l
turned again. saw her fall to the
ground. l ran back. l saw she was
dying.
II remained with her until l was
sure she was dead. Then l hurried
to the station and took an electric car
and came to Chicago. | caught a
train right out for Madison. Then l
sent a letter to her. ! didn't tell
anyone about what happened, be-
cause l feared it might reflect on her
good NAME"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
PERSONALS

Genius Payne prominent Salem
citizen, was in the city Saturday even
ing.
Edward B. Robinson was here Satur.
day evening from Salem.
Harry H. Watson, Of Fairmont, Wis.
tied the city Saturday evening.
W. M. Mentz is here from Sinks
Grove on brief business visit.
c. o. Jennison, Of Parkersburg, Is
transacting business here.
Stanley c. Morris, of Wallace, is a
business visitor here.
G. G. Cleaver, Of Parkersburg, is a
guest at the Waldo hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Rosenthal, Of
Wililamstown, are visiting in the city,
John Sherman Darst, Of Charleston,
auditor Of the state, is in the city on
brief visit.
Misses Virginia cleavenger and Adah
NJ. Hinkle, Of Elem ington. are visiting
in the city.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
And "Sweat Box" Methods Are
Continued in Belief Several
Are Involved.

CHICAGO, Feb. 12-After obtain
ing q confession from one OF the
seven persons under arrest for COM
plicty in the safe blowing nthe gov
eminent building In st. Paul, MINI.
from which $3.50 900 worth Of Cnite1
States internal revenue stamps ana
$4,000 we're stolen January 6, federal
officials today continued the question:
Ing of the prisoners in the belief that
Others may be involved in the crime
Michael j. Flanagan and his wire,
Katherine, were two OF the prisoners
arraigned before United States Com
missioner Foote charged with failure
to reveal knowledge of a felony
against the government. Both were
relascd on bail, the bonds of Flanagan
being fixed at $4,000 and those oil
his wife $4,000. Their hearings
were set for February %.
George Bissett and Edward Leon
ard, charged with the robbery. were
meteorological and the case continued
until February 81. They were un-
able 10 furnish bond OF 100000 de-
manded and we're taken to the Cook
county Jail. The case against Mrs.
Nellie Leonard. John J. Zeck and
Mrs. Florence Zeck was continued to
the same date. Mrs. Leonard and
Zeck, in default Of bail, were sent
to the Du Page county Jail at Wheat
on, ILL.,. where Mrs. Zcck was released
on q $500 bond.
p. A. Davitt, an accountant from
the department of Internal revenue
at Washington. and l.. Kilcourse. OF
the local department. worked
throughout the day in counting tho
recovered stamps. At the conclusion
OF their task 1t was announced that
the total value Of the stamps was
$544,910.04.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
On His Visit to Fortress Monroe
on Joy Ride on the May
flower down River.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Feb. -
President Wilson visited Fortress
Monroe today and inspected the great
guns that guard the entrance to Ches-
apeak bay Accompanied by Mrs.
Wilson, he landed from the naval
yacht Mayflower late in the after
noon. and walked through the reser-
walton.
The presidents party was invited
to attend a ship launching at New
port News, but arrived too late. Mr.,
Wilson declined an invitation to at
tend dinner given the launching
party tonight.
The Mayhower with the president
and Mrs. Wilson aboard, arrived in
Hampton Roads from Washington in
the early afternoon. The May1ower
did not fly the presidents flag and
there were no salutes.
The president was greeted when ne
came ashore by a crowd that had
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
STRIKE
Settlements Seriously Threat
ened by discretionary
Attitude of Strikers.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-Settlement Of
the strike Of 10000 workers in the
waist and dress makers union, which
had been confidently. promised for
Monday, was seriously threatened to-
day by the insurrcctionary altitude
Of the demands of their employees, pro-
employed in the shops of members Of
the manufacturers association which
was signed protocol meeting most
fthe demands of their employees, pro-
tested against the order Of their lead
ers that they return to their benches
Monday morning.
Girls employed in Independent shops
not affiliated with the association pro-
tested that the success OF the strike
would be endangered If a part Of those
who are out we're permitted to return
to work before the demands Of the en-
ployes in independent shops were
granted.
Solomon Polakoff, chairman Of the
strike committee of the Waist and
Dress Makers Union, said tonight
vote would be taken Monday OF the
employees of each shop as to whether
or not they shall return to work.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
ONLY NEW PROJECT
IS FOR EAST RIVER

to the Ohio, s5,OOO,OOO; from the
Ohio 10 the Missouri, $35O,0O0; from
the Missouri to Minneapolis, $1,000
900; between Minneapolis and st.
Paul, $4,000.
Delaware river from Philadelphia
to tho sea, $2,1O0,OOO; inland water
way from Beaufort, N. c., to Norfolk,
81 900, 900.
When the committee meets Tues
day, 1t is expected to vote into the bill
as the only new project, initial ap-
preparation of 100000 and an au'
thorization of 100000 more for
deepening to thirty-nve feet that part
OF the East river from the upper bay
to the West river. President Will
son, in a letter to the committee to-
day, urged this improvement to In
sure at all times an adequate ap-
proach to the Brooklyn navy yard.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
TEMPERANCE CRUSADE
Crusade is Announced to Be
Inaugurated by New York
Board Of Health.

NEW YORK, Feb .12,-The city
board of health announced today the
Inauguration of temperance cru
SADIE. The board has requested all
clergymen to deliver temperance ser
mons on Sunday, February 20, which
will be called Temperance Sab
bath" Meanwhile uniformed police
officers of the health squad and sanl-
tary inspectors will distribute In
saloons and clubs throughout the city
pamphlets setting forth the dangers
of alcoholic indulgence.
Films by the board portraying "the
curse of drink and all its attendant
evils" February 20 is to be set aside
as "Croton water day" after the Gro
ton reservoir from which part of this
city's drinking water is obtained.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
LUS|IANIA CASE
Is Not Settled after All 1t Seems
Judging from What is Co.
ing on in Berlin.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The
message from Count Won Bernstorff
being considered by the Berlin for
eign office is presumed here to be
that despatched by the ambassador
several days ago asking his govern
ment to approve slight changes in the
wording of its Lusitania proposals so
as to put them into form that it
has been declared by high officials
would bring the United States ana
Germany into complete accord on the
terms of final settlement.
The general expectation here that
changes, made after extended confer
ences between tn Ambassador and
Secretary lansing will be approved.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
SHORTAGE
In State Funds Forces Resigna-
ton of State Treasurer Of
of Minnesota.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 12-Resignation
of State Treasurer Walter l. Smith,
today was accepted by Governor
Durnquist and Arthur G. Gooding,, of
Rochester, Min, was appointed to
succeed Smith.
Today's action followed disclos-
ures of Irregularities amounting 10
$4,000 in handling trust funds Of
the state. Two indictments resulted
in the arrests of Robert G. Pickett,
an investment clerk in the state au-
ditor's office on charges of second de-
gree forgery.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
Which is Placed in Rivers and
Harbors Bill on Request of
the President.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE an
nual rivers and harbors approprla-
ton bill, completed In committee to-
day. except for the final decision on
the appropriate sought for the East
river channel in New York harbor,
carries a total of s4O.OOO.OOO, Of
which the largest item is ;6,70O,OOO
for the Mississippi river. The bill Is
confined to completion Of existing
projects in line with the administra-
ton policy. 1t will be reported to
the House. probably Wednesday.
The principal provisions follow:
Mississippi river, from its mouth
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
M|DSH|P MEN
Wins Three Out Of Four AthIe.
tic Events From Leading
College Teams.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Feb. 12.-The
Naval Academy midshipmen won
three out Of four athletic events this
afternoon. With a crippled wrestling
team, they defeated University Of
Pennsylvania twenty-one point to
eleven. They opened their gymnas-
tic season by winning from Rutgers
37H to 161s In the swimming tank
they defeated New York City College
so to IS. The only defeat was in
fencing, New York Athletic Club
swordsmen taking six Of the nine
bouts with folls and three Of the four
with sabres.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
MINISTER OF GREECE
MAKES HIS PROTEST

BERLIN, Feb. II (by wireless to
ville)-According to the Swiss
Berne Bund, the Greek
prime minister has protested against
the Italian proposal to land forces to
police the island of Corfu. Premier
added that the general
feeling about this step in GREECE was
such that the government must de-
cline all responsibility which might
result from Itaiy's action.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
WAR

CONTINUED from page 1, first section.)
mier BRAND. of France, who is now
in Rome and the Italian cabinet
members with whom he has been
consulting on steps to unity allied
action in the war.
Sinking of the Norwegian steamer
Alabama. of 891 tons. Is reported
from London. The crew was saved.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
THOMPSON SPEAKS.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. Il
Mayor william Hale Thompson, of
Chicago, was the principal speaker
at a Lincoln day banquet given by
the Lincoln Protective Club here to-
night. Mayor Thompson's address
on kentucky and lllinois-Their
Great Contribution" largely was de-
voted to recital of Lincoln's youth
and rise to fame.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
SOCIAL SIDE
OF Missionary Work is Emphasized
Rather Than Theological.
tsr ASSOCIATED paEss,

PANAMA, Feb. 12.-At today's ses-
sion of the Congress on Christian
Worl, in Latin-America the open dis
cussion showed tendency to empha-
size the social side Of missionary work
rather than the theological side. 1t is
believed that the danger OF split In
the congress is part for the present
at least, but it Is feared that the dis.
cussion next week on cooperation and
the promotion Of unity may result in
division.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
BRITISH STATEMENT
OF AER0PLANE ATTACK

LONDON, Feb. 10, 11:02 p. M
A British official statement issued to-
night says:
1.-THE facts Of the German aero
plane attack described in a German
wireless report Tuesday, are as fol-
lows: Eleven hostile machines APP
peared. One machine dropped three
bombs about six miles behind our
front line. 1t was driven down by
two OF our machines crossing the
line at 500 feet. The remainder OF
the machines did not race our pa
trolls, nor did they cross the line
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
MUM
Garrison Says He Intends TO BE and,
of Coure, Will Not Talk.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12-Lindley
N. Garrison, former secretary of
war, said tonight that when his sue
cessor was appointed he would offer
to 20 to Washington and help the
new secretary become acquainted
with his duties.
~ shall not make myself vocal in
any way" Mr.. Garrison said. II am
out Of politics and intend to make no
further statements"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
FAIRBANKS
Is Endorsed for the Republican
Nomination for President
by Indiana League.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Feb. 12-
Charles W. Fairbanks was endorsed
for the Republican nomination for
president at the annual meeting of
the Indiana Lincoln League OF Re
publican Clubs here today.
Resolutions endorsing the "prin-
ciples OF peace and preparedness" re-
formation of the tax system and
tariff for protection of the American
farmer, the American laboring man
and the American manufacturer also
we're adopted.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
HAS ENGINE TROUBLE,
tnY As,oeIArEn rREsa,

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-The Brit
ish freighter Mineric, which sailed
from here this morning for Vladivos-
tok with railroad supplies for the
Russian government. put back to port
this afternoon. The reason was re-
ported to be engine trouble.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
FIGURER rs DEAD.
tuv ASSOCIATED PREss'

tBN ASSOCIATED PRtsb
BRUNSWICK, Germany, Feb. II.
via London-Dr ]. Wilhelm Richard
Dedekind, world famed as mathe.
matician, died here today, aged 80
years.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-13
NEGRO IYNCHED.

MACON. Ca, Feb. 12--Mavin
Harris, a negro. accused OF killing
an aged farmer, was lynched here to-
day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
MISS BJURSTEDT WINS
 HONORS OF THE EAST

Philadelphia, June S.-Miss Molla Blur stedt of Norway, women's national tennis title holder, and Miss Eleanora Sears of Boston, today won the women's doubles championship of Pennsylvania and the eastern states, by defeating Miss Dor oIhy Disston of this city and Miss Su- zanna White of Baltimore in straight sets. The score was 60, 6-1
 Paired with William T. Tilden. second, of Philadelphia, Miss Bjurstedt also won the mixed doubles championship. They defeated Miss Sarah Myers and Allen Evans, Jr., both of this city, 6-2, 6-1. Miss BJurstedt yesterday captured the singles championship by defeating Miss Sears in the final round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
VOLS AGAIN DOWN
 SLUMPING PELS

Nashville, June 3.-Four hits in the first inning and two errors by Brenton gave Nashville a lead New Orleans was never able to overcome and the locals made it three straight, winning to B. Brenton was charged with three errors and all figured in Nashville's scores, although he was hit hard, at critical stages.
 The Pe,s bupched hits in the fifth and ninth, putting over three runs The bat ting of Kores who secured two singles and two doubles in four trips to the plate, drove in three runs and scored twice himself and the fielding of Ellam fea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
CHICKS FINALLY
 SUFFER DEFEAT

Memphis, June 3.-After winning seven straight games, Memphis lost to Atlanta today, 6 to l. Atlanta started the SCOT ing in the third inning when McMillan scored on Moran's single and gained the run that would have been enough to win in the fourth, Mayer scoring on Mo- Millans hit, but to make it safe, Lennox hit for home run with all of the bases occupied in the seventh. Both pitchers were hit rather freely, but Brennan was steady in the pinches and was backed by faultless support while Robertson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
LAGRANGE RALLIES
 IN SEVENTH INNING

Anniston, June Especial )-La- Grange rallied in the lucky seventh to- day and touched Russell for five hits and four runs and won the game by the score of to 1. Jones was on the mound for LaGrange and pitched a good game and kept his hits scattered. Anriston made seven hits but were unable to get more than one hit in each inning. The feature of the game was the hitting of Lacy and the field ing of Johannsen and WalGHen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04
By HENRY LOEsCH

Little Rock June B. Special The first ball Carl Black essayed souhpav the plate this afternoon nailed Covngon and driven all the the right field fence In the inning Carl served to Bill Rumer in about the place and Bill maued for homer clean Bill Indsays think tank That the dis astrous beginning of the final game of the Barons series here
 with Charlie Stars Travellers which ended in to for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04

Griffin, June 3.-(Special) )-Grlftin split the series with Rome when the
 league leaders lost to Griffin, to 1. Rob- ertson was too much for the vlsltors'
 giving up only five hits. Cates aiso pitched good ball. The fielding or ootii
 teams was excellent. Four Of Grl1llil hits were doubles. I&irke and Donaldson
 were the batting stars. Hanna maoe
 sensational catch in left for Rone'
 Reagan won the game for Griffin ln the
 seventh, with a double, with two on.