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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-15
NOTED KENTUCKY
EVANG1ELI IST HERE
To Begin a Series Of Revival
Meetings in the Central
Christian Church..

Evangelist Sam R. Hawkins. who
will do the preaching during the re-
vival at the Central Christian church,
is expected to arrive In the city this
afternoon. Mr.. Hawkins is a native
Of Kentucky and for eight years was
a student Of Kentucky University.
He received his masters degree
from that institution in 1897. Since
that time he has held a number Of
eminently successful pastorates.
Among his most successful ministries
was that with the First Christian
church in New Orleans. and more
recently, that with the Central Chris
Han church Of Portland, Ore. For
seven years he was superintendent
of evangelism In the old Indian Ter
ritory and later in Oklahoma.
While a resident Of Oklahoma he
led a movement which resulted In
the establishment Of Philips Christian
University at Enid, Okla. His career
as an evangelist has peen one OF
marked success. Three times he has
been selected to deliver addresses al
the international convention OF
Churches Of Christ.
"He is we'll supplied by nature and
training for his work. He Is strong
on the platform, social and sympa-
thetic in disposition and thoroughly
grounded in the principles Of the
Gospel. President E. v. Zollers,
Philips University, Enid, Okla.
"a man of fine disposition and an
untiring worker."-F. D. Kirshner,
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SITUATION UNCHANGED
IN ANY ASPECT AT ALL
tsy ASSOCIATED .srsp


WASHINGTON. April 15.-Secretary
Lansing pronounced the Mexican sit
uation unchanged today in any aspect.
Unless official reports to General
Funston disclose more grave situa-
ton at Parral there was nothing to
indicate that a change might be ex-
pected in the near future.
As times passes without official In
formation Of the Parral fighting from
American sources. officials are in
clined to doubt that the clash was as
serious as described in early Mexican
advices. 1t was considered unlikely
that the American force was in any
serious plight since the commander
might have sent back messengers to
the nearest supporting columns.
Some army officers thought 1t prob
able that when a report was received
IL would show. the detachment had
passed in or around Parral since the
disorder and was proceeding about
its business OF pursuing Villa, headed
for its original destination beyond the
town.
Publication In Mexico City OF the
terms the Carranza government seeks
to impose limiting any reciprocal
troop movement across the interna.
tional boundary sheds much light on
the diplomatic tangle, which preceded
General Carranxa's suggestion thai
the American troops be recalled from
Mexico. s.
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Every Preparation is Made at
Military Headquarters to
Keep the Line Intact.
AN UNUSUAL ACTIVITY
General Pershinn's Forces Are
Lost So Far as Funston's
4 Office is Concerned.


WASHINGTON. April 15.-State de.
partment dispatches from Ell Paso to.
day refer to unconfirmed reports Of g
second fight with American troops al
Parral.
General Funston today telegraphed
the war department that he had moi
heard from General Pershing for three
days. Secretary Baker said that Gen.
eral Funston was urging General
Pershing to rush report on the Par.
raj Incident.
General Funston's message was TAX.
en- to indicate that the silence OF Gen.
eral Pershing probably was due to in.
ability to get information rather than
to interruption OF communication. Gen.
eral Funston has been in communica.
ton with other authorities in close
touch with the advanced expedition but
had asked General Pershing to report
oftener II possible to keep the war
department advised. ....7...
Secretary Baker said he still was
waiting fora report on the conference
between General Pershing. and Cen
erals Herrera and Gutierrez.
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GRAVE CONCERN FELT NOW
FOR SAFETY OF TROOPERS
.SWlCER IS QUALIFIED
FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE

schools sufficient to enable him
to obtain a certificate on which to
teach was inadequate for his needs.
Mr.. Swiger's ambition was aroused
to continue his school work and he
entered Broaddus College, which was
then located In the northern section
Of this city. and continued his work
there until he was graduated in 1893,
having completed the full course. I'm
mediately upon finishing this excel
lent course Of instruction he sought
practical experience in the business
world and was employed by R. 7.
Lowndes In his department store for
a period of about two years and a
half. He also engaged in the mer-
camille business for himself about
three years, and after having
received a more promising offer. ac-
cepted a position with the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company and
served to the entire satisfaction Of
his employer for a period Of about
nine years. For the last few years
Mr.. Swiger has been holding very
responsible position us store man
ager for j. G. Hill and Company.
which has quite large establishment
at the New Fair Grounds.
Mr.. Swiger's decision to enter the
race for the Office he seeks was
prompted by the solicitation Of his
many friends. especially among the
business people of this city to whom
he Is well known: also his many
friends representing practically every
line Of business and trade to whom
he is known. This is his first ex-
perience in politics and his many
friends feel confident that he will be
one OF the successful candidates at
the primaries to be held In June.
From the above sketch and state
ments 1t can be readily seen that Mr..
Swiger Is man who has constant
and never satisfied desire ito know. !"
which bespeaks for him the tempera-
ment needed by man for the office
he seeks. It goes without. saying
that IL he Is a successful nominee, he
will be Of material strength to the
Republican ticket for the coming
election in the fall. -,--.-,.-.-.,...--,
I Mr.. Swiger resides at 1853 Harrison
street. Broad Oaks. a suburb OF this
city, and the Telegram has no hest
fancy to state that he will cheerfully
and freely answer any questions any
one may desire to ask him concern
ing the policy he will pursue in the
administration Of his official duties.
II nominated and elected.
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Death Messenger Summons
One of City's Most Promi-
llent Business CiIzens.

]. M. Francois, aged 5 years. one
Of the clty's most prominent business
men, passed away at 3:15 O'Clock
Saturday morning at the home Of fir
daughter, Mrs. Earl Spraker. at 272
Clay street, following an illness Of
heart disease.
The funeral services will be held
at 9 O'Clock Tuesday morning at the
church OF the Immaculate Concep-
ton. A requiem high mass will be
sung by the. Rev. p. n. McDermott,
assisted by the Revs. A. D. McSwig-
gan and p. A. o'Doherty. The bur-
ial will be in the Holy Cross ceme-
terry.
The pallbearers will be ". q:
Cooke, Joseph A. Hart, John p. Keel
ey, Hugh Jarvis, w. a. Harrington
and g. G. Finly. The Elks will hold
q service at the Spraker home at s
O'Clock Monday evening.
Mr.. Francois had been suffering
with heart disease for about six
months. Following the death of his
wife on Christmas day, he began, to
growrweaker and he was in a serious
condition for several weeks at that
time. He partially recovered, but a
month ago sister Of his, died In
New York and he had another sink
ing spell and since that time he had
been in a critical condition. His
death had been expected for several
days !, y
jerome Michael. son of Claude and
Anna Mary (Webber) Francois. was
born in North France. July ~,
1860. He accompanied his parents
to Belgium. when he was a nero
babe and there he was reared and
educated. He came to America when
ls years Of age. with his parents, who
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-15
GRAVE CONCERN is FELT
FOR SAFETY OF TROOPS

COLUMBUS, n. NJ, April 15.-Gray.
est concern for the safety OF the
American line Of communication was
manifested in military quarters here
today. Every preparation has been
made at the base here to keep the line
intact.
Motor trucks lined up and filled with
rations stood in front of military head
quarters awaiting and the telegraph
station here was ordered to be kept
open throughout the night.
No reason was offered at military
headquarters for the -IinusUaT activity
but unofficial reports gave assurances
that i was based upon reports made
by Captain U. S. Grant, in command Of
small detachment Of Americans
guarding the line at Ascension, sixty
miles south Of the border.
1t is known that with diplomatic re-
lations between the United States and
Carranza pending close watch is being
made for a trace Of the 1000 men un-
der General Gomez. who were report
ed to- be moving from Sonora into
Chihuahua in such way as to pre-
sent possible menace to the Ameri-
can line Of communication. However
reports from military sources indicate
that the force today could not be To-
Gated in northwestern chihuahua.
From the fact that no word from
General J. ]. Pershing has passed
through here for several days 1t Is
assumed that the expeditionary head
quarters is beyond communication
with the American end of the supply
routes. Numbers Of messages pass
ing through here from General Funs.
ton indicate further that the depart.
ment commander is directing the new
move personally.
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membership Harrison county will
elect four members to the lower
branch Of the state legislature. one
or more Of whom will no doubt be
chosen from the city Of Clarksburg
which casts practically half the vote
Of the county. Mr.. Harrison being u
resident Of Clarksburg, his candidacy
will in no wise conflict with the as
pirations Of any candidate outside
the county seat. .
Mr.. Harrison Is lawyer. He is
the eldest son Of Samuel r. Harrison,
formerly cashier Of the Merchants
National Bank OF Clarksburg, from
which institution he retired in 1907
to accept an appointment as clerk Of
the United States circuit court by
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-15
TO TAKE AN OATHTO
OBEY THE PRESIDENT

urged adoption OF. his amendment in
creasing the coast artillery corps at
once to maximum strength.
Our coast defenses have cost
$41,00o,000 and are among the beet
in the world" !" said he. But we now
have enough men to man only ono.
fourth of the guns. My amendment
would give us enough men to man
one-half. I think more men should
be trained in the use ofthe guns and
hence ] would not leave It to the pres
ident to make the increase, but
would have Congress do 1t now"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-15
Along with Other Foreigners
In Parral Where Cavalry
Force is Quite Small.
FRANTIC EFFORTS MADE
Mob of Mexieans Makes a De-
structive Attack on a
Mining Plant.

Ell. PAso. Tex. April 15--Fear
for the safety OF Americans and other
foreigners In Parral. In which city
the little cavalry force Of .140 men
under Major Frank Tompkins was
attacked last Wednesday, was ex-
pressed. here today.
! The Mexican censorship over the
land lines leading into Parrai is
strict and the military authorities
abe sending all Information In code.
Representatives, OF mining COM
panies with large plants in and about.
Parral are making frantic efforts to
obtain information regarding their
plantc for there are persistent reports
that following the attack on the
American cavalry last "wednesday.
rnobs vented their vengeance on
American property.
Admission was made today by an
Official OF the Alvarado Mining Com
pany that the mob had made q de-
structive attack on its mills.
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Editor Christian Evangelist, st.
"Ha will succeed anywhere. ."-R.
n. Crossfield, president Transylvan-
mia University, Lexington, Ky.
There will be three services at the
Central Christian church tomorrow
at II a. M. 3 p. M and 1880 p. m.
Mr.. Hawkins will preach at each SER
vice. There will be a cordial well
come for all. Go, and take the Red
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at the bar is attested by his appoint
ment by Judge Raymond Maxwell
during the last year as commissions
or in chancery OF the circuit court.
Mr.. Harrison Is not without ex-
perience in legislative work. having
served during the last session as
clerk of the important committee on
the judiciary Of the Senate. He is a
close student OF political and social
problems and. In the. opinion OF a
large number of thoughtful citizens
who have known him from early boy
hood. he will make a brilliant rec
ord In the legislature and will repre-
sent the best thought Of the commu-
nifty. should he be chosen to the
place to which he aspires.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-15
PERTURBED
LIS. the German Foreign Office
over American Dissatisfac-
ton with Note.

LONDON. April 15-The CORE
spondent at The Hague OF the Ex-
change Telegraph Company forwards
the following:
Considerable perturbation has
ben caused at the Berlin foreign Of
flee by the news received by wireless
OF American dissatisfaction with the
recent German note. The chancellor
had several conferences with the
American ambassador and also dis
cussed possibilities with Count Won
Burian, Austro-Hungarian foreign
minister, who is now In Berlin.
Lengthy instructions were sent to
Ambassador Bernstorff at Washing
ton"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-15
Provision is Inserted in Army
Bill by the Senate of the
United States.

tnYAeeoetAYxp pAxsp
WASHINGTON. April 15.-To fur
ther strengthen liberalization Of the
national guard the Senate today. s3
to 90, amended the army reorganiza-
ton bill to require guardsmen to
take an oath to obey the orders Of
the president as we'll as the governor
Of their states. The amendment was
presented by Senator Wadsworth.
who said It originated in the nation
al guard itself. !
"The chief purpose Of the amend
ment is to place national guard sol
diers primarily in the service Of the
United States and ,secondarily in the
service Of, the states" said Senator
Wadsworth. -.
Senator Sutherland. Republican.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-15
Indeed It is Truly Said Of Hin
That He Would Make an
Ideal Magistrate.

1t is very seldom indeed that a
man with such excellent qualifica-
tions. seeks the nomination and cleo
tion to the office Of Justice Of the
peace. as are found in the person OF
Joseph Ernest Swiger, who has an
nounced himself as candidate for
the nomination of one OF the justices
of the peace, of the two to be nomi-
mated in Clark district. at the Re-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-15
VILLAS DRUG STORE
is AMONG THE PRIZES
nY A,soe,Arse rsrss,

PERsHING's CAMP AT THE
FRONT IN MEXICO, April 15.-what
the American troopers call Villas
drug store" was among the prizes cap.
tured after the Guerrero fight, it was
learned today from men OF the Sew
enth. who participated in that battle.
The drug store was pack mule loaded
with quinine capsules. antiseptics and
bandages. In addition the mule car
ried a quantity Of coffee which the
Americans considered Of equal i'm
portance with drugs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-15
WAGE INCREASE
OF Ten Per Cent for 5000 Men
to Begin May ] is. An
nounced by Concern.

YOUNGSTOWN. o., April 15.-Presl-
dent James A. Campbell. Of the
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
today announced a ten per cent in
crease in wages Of all employees ex-
cepting those on salaries effective May
/. Nine thousand men will benefit.
President Campbell said that a bon
us, which had been promised employees,
would not be affected by the wage
raise provided there was sufficient
profit at the end OF the year to make
its payment possible.
He said the increased cost Of living
had made it necessary to give the steel
workers more money.
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FRENCH EXCHANGE
On the New York Stock Mar.
ket Receivers Sharply from
Its Recent Weakness.

NEW YORK. April 15-French ea-
change recovered sharply today from
its recent weakness. the Paris check
rate falling to six francs to the dol
lar as against yesterdays minimum
quotation Of sos. The improvement
was attributed to the announcement
OF the French fiscal agent In this
country that negotiations for loan
by American bankers were we'll un-
der way.
The amount Of this loan is yet to
be determined but according to re-
ports 1t will not be less than $780,
000,0 900.
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UNEAslNEss is s.H0 WN
OVER PERSHlNG'S SILENCE

SAN ANTONIO, April 15--Uneast-
ness was manifest at Major Gener-
al Funston's headquarters todayoyer
General Perahing's unbroken silence
concerning the night "wednesday be-
tween American troops and MexIcans
at Parral. General Funston sent
General Pershlng communicate
sharply urging him to expedite q re-.
port on the Parral incident. The last
official knowledge here OF General
Pershing's movement was that he
was expected 20 arrive at. Satevo ap-
proximately ninety miles northwest
of Parrad. Tuesday night.
General Funston received o COM
munication from the war department
today refused to discuss its char
acter =
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-15
IRA!NMEN Demand
Appointment of National Com
mittee to DeaIwith Them in
Wage Controversy.
tsy Assee,Arsp essss,

CHICAGO. April 15.-Representa-
tives of four brotherhoods OF railroad
men today delivered to the Assoc lation
Of Western Railways request for the
appointment of a national committee to
deal with the union representative In
the matter OF their demands recently
submitted to the railroads Of the coun-
try for an eight hour day and time and
o half for overtime.
The railroads have been given until
April 30 TO make answer to the de-
mands Of the men.
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vERDUN H!GHTlNG
At Present Consists Mainly Of
Heavy Bombardment and
Artillery Exchanges.

PARIS. April 15.-There was no in
fantry fighting in the verdun region
last night. French positions between
Malancourt wood and hill 3O4, west
of the Meuse. were subjected to heavy
bombardment and there were lively
artillery exchanges near the western
edge Of Corbeaux wood. East Of the
river an intermittent bombardment
was carried on.
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As He is a Lawyer Of Ability
and Representative OF Best
Thought OF Community.

S. r. Harrison. Jr.. whose an
nouncement for the Republican NOM
ination for member of the House OF
Delegates from Harrison county was
made some days ago, Ia receiving
much encouragement at the hands OF
the. party members.
Under the new apportionment OF
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-15
SECOND FIGHT With MFXICANS IS REPORTED
TO ATTEND MEETING.

A meeting of the state veterinary
examining board will bc held at
Blueaeld April 81. DR.. John j.
Cranwell. OF this city, who is mem-
ber OF the board. will attend the
meeting.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-15
EMBARGO !
On All Crude oil. Products In:
cluding Gasoline Urged BY
Georgia Congressman.

WASHINGTON. April II. The gaso-
line agitation came up again In Con-
gress today when Representative How
ard Of Georgia attacked the Standard
Oil Company as trust whose "dey-
tlmept has only, been scattered by q
court decision" and urged q House
committee to report favorably his bill
to declare an embargo ON all crude OIL
products including gasoline until q
fair and equitable price has been re-
stored in this country. The committee
took no action. i'i
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LANSING busy
StilIwith Work on a Statement
of the American Case Il,
Submarine Matters.

WASHINGTON, April i5.-secre-
tary Lansing continued work today
on the statement Of the American
case, which will be forwarded to sBer-
lin AND thus dispel1ed intimations
that II might already have beensstart-
ed on its way. Mr.. Lansing compared
the afiidavits ON the attack Of the
Sussex with information already be-
for the department.
The president kept In touch with
Secretary Lansing during the day
and was informed Of the, contents of
the afidavits received on the st,
Paul. aa- 81. L...IlIll
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MAY
BE IN Peril NOW.
Harrison's Candidacy
Appeals Very Strongly
Judge Nathan Con,

His grandfather was the late
Thomas w. Harrison. who for years
presided over the circuit court Of
Harrison county. and was one OF tho
founders Of the state.
Mr.. Harrison received his aca-
demic education In the Clarksburg
public school. and in 1914 was grad
uated from the College Of Law OF tho
West Virginia University. He was
then admitted to bar and HIS standing
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publican publ primary to be held June 6,

]. Ernest swiger. as he is better
known to his friends; spent his early
life on his fathers farm situated on
Lambert's run, this county. Like
many other farmer boys he was not
satisfied with the opportunities a
farm afforded him. AT an early age
19 he was granted a certificate to
teach school, in which vocation he
continued for, five years, holding 'po-
sitions as teacher at Wallace and
other places in the county.
Realizing that the limited course
OF instruction given in the country
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-15
MRS. THOMPSON RECoYERs.

Mrs. John F. Thompson, who had
been Q patient at the st Mary's hos
pital for q week. was able to return
to her home Saturday. While IN the
hospital ishe underwent q minor oper-
alton.
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NEW YORK, April 15.Acuy
!, Biddinger. former chicago po-
& lice sergeant wanted in that
city under an indictment
charging bribery. surrendered
today to the local authorities
and will be returned to Chi
cago, Governor Whitman hav-
ing signed the extradition re-
quisition sent him by Governor
Dunno. a
Pending the arrival Of the
extradition papers Biddineer
was held on d $40. 900 bail bond
which was furnished
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FATALLY BURsrD.
ssv ASSOCIATED pssss,

wEIEELING. April 15.-Mrs.
Frank Stankus and her four
months old baby were probably
fatally burned in a tire which
today destroyed their home at
Glendale. near here. They
were asleep when the fire start
ed and were taken from the
building Just before 1t collapsed.
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SUNK BY NINE.
tsv Assoc,A,rp perss,

LONDON. April 15-The steamship
Shenandoah has been sunk by a mine.
q sLloyds report says. A captain and
part Of the crew have been landed. Two
men are missing.
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BRIDGE CONTRACT.

The county court has awarded the
contract to Fred OFT to move a steel
bridge from Haywood, and erect the
same across the West Fork river At
Ziesing. AZ s.
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+**++++*++++**.
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTED.
ssv ASSOCIATES psssE

LONDON. April l5.-An AM
sterdam despatch says that
travellers arriving at The Hague
from Berlin report that a wom-
an fired two shots from q re-
volver at DR.. Karl Liebkencht.
while the Socialist member OF
the Reichstag was walking in
the street. Both shots missed.
The assailant was arrested.
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THE WEATHER

Increasing cloudiness and somewhat
warmer tonight. Sunday rain.
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THE CIRCULATION

of the Telegram 10 moro than double
tho net paid circulation Of tho
other clarlksburg paper.