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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-11

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, Yesterday passengers on the train
from Wheeling which arrives here
: about II o'clock in the morning were
j., very much excited about a rae be.
tween the train and an automobile
which occurred in the vicinity OF Bar.
rockville. Some of the stories they
told about It were calculated to make
people sit up and take notice. One OF
them ran to the effect that the auto
outdtstanced the train and crossed
the rnilroad tracks at Barrackville
ahead Of II, only to encounter a farm
wagon In the narrow road and in
climbing the bank TO avoid crashing
: into the wagon was literally torn to
pieces.
There was a race all right, and for
= mile or SO the passengers On the
train hung out of the windows and
watched the car as 1t alternately led
and fell back, depending upon the
grade OF the hills It was compelled
to surmount. But the auto did not
the railroad track until after
the train had passed. The man who
Was driving the car is too good a
Judge OF road conditions to attempt
. anything so ~foolhardy as to run the
risk of being tossed on a cowcatcher.
The car belongs to the Ideal bakery OF
this city and is a Cadillac. 1t is we'll
known In that section OF the county
for the words velvet Loaf" are print
ed conspicuously on the sides. The
driver Is II. L.. Gould and with him at
the time the little brush with the train
; took pIaca WAS Harry L. Rutcher.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-11

10 more than meet the United States
Government standard for strength
and every other recognized test.
ALPHA CEMENT is tested by chemis,s
whose authority is supreme. They
eer.ifyto proper proportioning.
thorough burning. fine grinding. and
maximum binding.power.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
SHOE REPAIRING SHOP
TO AID OPPORTUNITIES

The Christmas Opportunity Fund Of the
Associated Charities, UP to the close of
business last evening amounted to 81, ,o69
One opportunity CNo. ., Is closed, leav-
Ing thirteen yet to be completed. Three
have more than 800 to their credit The
contributions include several pledges Of
people who have promised to give a fxed
amount each month during the next year.
The society explains that II is glad to
receive these installment contributions,
which ft in very well with the plan Of
weekly or semi-monthly payments to the
families.
The society explains that every cent
contributed to the Opportunities is
placed to the credit of the family
designated by the donor. Not a penny
is deducted for postage, bookkeeping, or
service of any sort The account with
the families are open al any time to any
contributor who wishes to know just
how the money Is spent These accounts
are regularly audited by a special COM
mittee OF the Board OF the Associated
Charities and are annually audited by
public certified accountants.
This morning the Ten Minute Shoe Re
pairing shop. 52l Ninth street northwest,
will contribute to the Opportunities all
proceeds taken in between the hours of
10 and L.
With four days remaining before
Christmas. all who expect to contribute
are urged to send in their gifts as soon
as possible to the Associated Charities,
923 II street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
NATIONAL GUARD PLAN
AGAIN HIT BY SCOTT
Chief of Staff Commends Personnel
But Condemns Entire System.

Before the House Committee on Mill
tary Affairs. Maj Gen. Hugh l. Scot.
chlef OF stan, yesterday reiterated con-
demnation of the National Guard system
Gen. Scott expressed his respect for
the personnel of the Guard and his ap-
probation of what 1t had done on the
mexican border but said the system was
fundamentally wrong
Gen. Scott and Gen. Leonard Wood will
be recalled by the Senate subcommittee
for cross-examination by Senator Lee, Of
Maryland.
Senator Chamberlain said he was de-
sirous OF giving Senator Lee full oppor-
tunity for inquiry into the War Depart
ments report showing the inefficiency OF
the Guard in the border mobilization.
In every war in the worlds history
the volunteer system has failed and il
ought to-" Howard H. Gross, president
Of the Universal Military Training
League, told the subcommittee yester.
Gay.
The volunteer system penalties pa
triotism and puts premium on cowardice
and selfishness."
Universal military training and service
was Endorsed by Edward Harding, OF
New York, representing the American
Universal Military Training League.
Harding urged action on the Chamber.
lain bill providing for the training ot
all citizens.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
STRAUSS RECOMMENDS
l4-NCH GUNS FOR NAVY

Rear Admiral Joseph Strauss, chief OF
ordnance Of the navy. yesterday reiter-
ated faith in I-inch guns for warships
Instead OF l6-inch gunA despite the fact
that Secretary Daniels has adopted the
recommendation Of the General Board to
equip new batteships with the larger
guns.
Admiral Strauss said it-fnch runs have
a range OF from 1000 TO 1900 yards ana
said he thought naval battles Of the fll-
ture would be fought within that radius
The rapidity OF fire and consequent
greater number OF shots. he said, con-
vinced him that the l4-ineh gun 10 the
most efficient
Rear Admiral Taylor. clief Of the
Bureau OF Construction. said the new
battleships would have the unprecedented
displacement Of E2,soo tons, would mount
twelve l6-inch guns, and cost complete
about So, 900 each.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
URGES COORDINATION
OF CARRYING SYSTEMS

Senator Newlands, OF Nevada. in charge
Of the Presidents railroad program in
the Senate, advocated before the Senate
Commerce Committee yesterday a sys-
tenn for the coordination of rail, river
and ocean transportation to meet the
country's railroad problems.
He proposed a large expenditure for
river development. saying that water
ways were as necessary as railways to
transportation and would. If developed
relieve the railroads of congestion.
He said that while It would cost
81. 600. 10000 annually to develop the
railroads in the next ten years. his plan
would cost only s60,0OO,0OO annually.
yet the people who faced with
equanimity a railroad expansion costing
81 900, ooo,O 900 annually. upon which the
people would be compelled to pay charges,
look with alarm on the expenditure of
go, ,O0O00 annually in the development of
water transportation" he said.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
$4,000 gem RECOVERED
BY MRS. ". ". SHERMAN
Diamond Brooch. Lost at Opera Taken
to Box Office.
Special to Tho Washington Herald

Special to Tho Washington Herald.
New York. Dec 2o.-A diamond broach
valued at $4,000 was lost by Mrs. w.
Watts Sherman in the Metropolitan Opera
House, where she was attending a per
formance of iii Trovatore," and was
recovered by her a few seconds after
she had reported the loss to the manage
ment.
Mrs. Sherman had lost the ornament
when she was entering the foyer from
the Thirty-ninth street entrance, but she
did not realize this until the closing
moments OF the opera, when she was
getung ready to leave her seat in box
No. in the parterre row.
Mr.. George T. Emmet had found the
hroach and had turned It over T. an
usher. remarking that It probably was
OF considerable value. The ornament was
placed In the box Office. When two men
or Mrs. Sherman's party went there TO
report the loss of the brooch they were
surprised to learn that 1t had been found,
The men In the box office expressed sur
prise that the brooch had not been claim
ed earlier.
A large diamond of an estimated value
Of about $4,000 which evidently had nre-
viously become detached from the brooch
had been tied to the rest of the ornament
with a piece Of plain. every day string.
1t was lucky that this held, and one small
diamond which had fallen away when
the clasp Of the brooch broke was found
by force Of ushers after a search of
five minutes, and that was more luck.
The brooch had an inscription upon it.
TO Mother from Harold, Christmas,
1888"
In the short time that elapsed after
Mrs. sherman missed her brooch until she
iound II there was quite lot OF excite
ment among members of society as
sembled in the boxes, the loss of an s1S ooo
ornament being regarded as somewhat
OF misfortune. even Just before
Christmas
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
LIKE ELECTRIC
BUTTON ON TOES
Tells Why Corn Is So Painful and
Says Cutting Makes.
Them Grow.

Press an electric button and YOU
iDrm contact with a live wire which
rings the bell. When your shoes press
against yrur corn it pushes its sharp
roots down upon a sensitive nerve and
You get a shock Of pain.
Instead OF trimming your cornS,
which merely makes them grow, Just
step into any drug store and ask for a
quarter OF an ounce of freezone. This
will cost very little but is sufficient to
-"rn"ve every hard or soft corn or
callus from ones feet A few drops
applied directly upon tender. aching
corn stops the soEeness instantly, and
soon the corn shrivels up so it lifts
right ont. root and all, without pain.
This drug is harmless and never in
flames or even irritates the surround
ing tissue or skin.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
q. S. Treasury Statement

The condition of the Treasury at the
close Of business today was:
Net balance In general fund Yesterday.
S1s,575.596; total receipts yesterday. 81.
S22.oH; total payments yesterday, 1854,
942.
The deficit this fiscal year is s115. 40
ST. against deficit Of S5l, ,469, ,r73 last year,
exclusive Of Panama Canal and public
debt transactions
Ordinary receipts for the present fiscal
year up to the close Of business Decem-
Der IL, $sA,6o7,S76.F: for the correspond
ing period last year. Sso3, ,s75, ,297s2.
orinary disbursements for the present
fiscal year up to. the close of business
December 10, s45s, ,2s5. OF 10; for the CORE.
spending period last year. SssS ,Sss.7a
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
URGE CHAIR OF DRAMA
FOR G. w. UNIVERSITY

In an effort to establish a chair of
dramatic art and playwriting at George
Washington University. a committee
consisting of Sol S. Gluck, chairman;
William Gilligan, and Ada Howell has
been appointed to bring the matter be-
fore the president of the institution, Rear
Admiral Charles Herbert Stockton,
u. S. N. retired.
The committee will also confer with Of
ficials of the Lambs Club, stage stars.
and editors of theatrical journals,
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
RESOLUTION ASKS BAKER
STATUS OF BORDER MEN

The Secretary Of War is asked the
status OF the National Guard on the
Mexican border in a resolution intro
duced in the House yesterday by Repre-
sentative Emerson. of Ohio.
The resolution, which went to the Com
n'ittee on Foreign Affairs, asked the
secretary to inform the House why the
{ trG is being held on the border; how
much longer it is to be kept there; II 1t
Ill. the intention Of the War Depart
":ent 10 capture Villa, and finally. if the
c"ltuIc project has been abandoned why
the National Guard has not been ordered
home
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
UNION STATION CROWDED,

The Union Station has been crowded
to capacity during the past few days
with people homeward bound for the
holidays.
College students form the biggest
percentage OF the crowds that are
leaving to spend Yuletide around the
old hearthstones. The outgoing traf-
hc this year has been about doubled.
according to ticket office officials
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
CoMMISsARY FOR U. S. CLERKS

Secretary OF War Baker. replying to
Senator Gallinger's resolution. reported
to the Senate yesterday that it would be
practicable to extend to civilian govern
ment employees the privilege of buying
food and supplies directly from govern
ment commissaries. Food and supplies
are furnished army and navy men now
at an average OF 10 per cent below the
market.
Secretary Baker said the extension of
the privilege would necessitate increased
clerical forces.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS.

New York. Dec. 2o-The following
Washingtonians have registered at hotels
here:
II. NJ. Curran. COllingwood; E. A. Gold
enweiser, l. NJ. Anderson. A Fanti,
Latham: NJ. A Graham, l. w. Ham,
Herald Square; c. H. Bride. Continental;
A. f. Brown. Empire: B. A. Gallagher,
J. F. Iitzau. Navarro; E. A. Preble, En-
diCott; f. Schrier B. ] Goeppert, Wal
lick; W. Wimkc, Breslin; W. o. Burley,
st. Denis: w. F.. Smith, Hermitage; NJ.
Sullivan, Grand
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
LIBRARY HOURS ANNOUNCED,
Irregular Schedule for YuIettd,
Season ARRANGED.

The Public Library has announced the
following hours of opening and closing
during the coming holiday season:
The central library will be open on
December 23 from a. m. to 8 D. M. il
will be closed on December "a and
December 25; it will be open on December
80, ga. m. to S p. m.
will be open to p. m., that is, regu-
lar Sunday hours, and on January !, 9
a. m. to p. m, that is regular week day
hours.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
SCOTTISH RITE LODGES
TO BUILD NEW TEMPLE

The local lodge OF the Scottish Rite
has practically agreed TO build a new
temple designed 20 serve as a model for
similar Masonic structures. According
to officials the building may be completed
in q year
The building will include club facilities
for members and serve as headquarters
for visiting Scottish Rite Masons.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
THEODORE A. MILLS DEAD.

Theodore A. Mills died in Pittsburgh
December 9, according to information re-
ceived by Washington relatives. He was
a well-known sculptor and lived many
years In this city. He studied abroa q
and then returned here to work in the
National Museum, where he made groups
OF American Indians which are still pre-
served in the national collection. Later
he removed to Pittsburgh and had been
connected with The Carnegie Museum
until his death.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-21
SPANISH WAR HEROES TO ELECT

Gen. Henry w. Lawton camp of
Spanish War Veterans will meet this
evening to elect officers. A lively
contest is on between Edward Keegin
and John Farmer for commander. and
as both have been active workers in
the organization for a number of
years, the result will be close.
Aside from the election the bill of
Senator Pomerene to prevent desecra-
tiou of the American flag will be
brought to the attention of the camp.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
WILL CONTROL
 COFFEE STOCKS
BERLIN TO REGULATE PRICES
Seizes All Tea and Coffee and Appoints a Commission to Su- perintend the Equitable Distribu- tiOn to People.

BERLIN, April 7.-The govern ment today seized all stocks of tea and coffee throughout the empire. These will be placed in the hands of a commission who will superintend the equitable distribution of the stocks and regulate the prices.
 There has been considerable dissat- isfaction over the extremely high price to which these commodities have risen as the stocks have decreas- ed and prices have risen. This has made the use of tea and coffee al most prohibitive except to the veal thy, while the poor have been com pelled to do without entirely.
 Under the proposed plan of distri- button each family may receive cer- tain amount weekly. and the price will be brought within the reach of all.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
Is ANNOUNCEMENT
 0F CANDIDACY
BELIEVED COLONEL IS WILLING
Considered Doubtful if Republicans and Progressives Can Be United on the Ex-President as the Head of the Ticket.

NEW YORK. April 7.-Col. Roose- velt's statement of the terms upon which he would accept the nomina- tipn for the presidency, is believed here to signify that the Colonel has made virtual announcement that he is a candidate for nomination at the hands of the regular republican par ty at the Chicago convention.
 While there is undoubtedly an eff fort being made to unite the republi- can and progressive, it is considered extremely doubtful if it can he done with Roosevelt as the candidate. The stand-pat republicans will not accept the Colonel as head of the party. and yet it is almost certainty that if the Colonel is not nominated by the re- publicans the progressives will hold Ia convention and give him the nomi- nation, in which event it is believed the democrats will triumph at the polls next November.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
MEXICAN MINES
 CLOSING DOWN
UPRISING OF REPUBLIC FEARED
American Mining Concerns Employ ing Large Numbers of Peons, Shut Down for Fear Pursuit of Villa by Americans May Bring Trouble.

~NOGALES, Arizona, April 7.-Re- ports were received here today from apparently authentic sources that nu- merous American mining companies in the Hermosilla-Guaymas district of Sonora, were suspending operations temporarily through fear of disaffec- tion among the natives as a result of hSAmerican pursuit of Villa.
 oAe of the largest companies shut ting down employ 1500 men, and in the event of trouble it Is believed the lives of all Americans would be sacri- ficed. Many Americans connected with the mines are coming here, and at the same time number of Ameri- cans are going into Mexico, stating that they do not fear any trouble.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
LONE ZEPPELIN
 RAIDS ENGLAND THREE PERSONS ARE KILLED Raider Is Driven Away by Anti-Air- craft Guns-Strict Censorship Is Maintained by Government Over News from Raided District.
THREE PERSONS ARE KILLED

LONDON, April "A lone Zeppe- lin made raid upon the east coast of England last night, and as a result of the visit three persons were killed and scores injured.
 The air-raider dropped 40 bombs doing great damage, but was driven of by anti-aircraft guns. The extent of the damage cannot be learned, as the war department is maintaining a strict, ,rs sorship over the news sent out from the district.
 The people are wild with indigna- tion over the frequency of the air raids the past week, this making the sixth visit by Zeppelins in as many days, and are demanding that the government take steps to protect them from the aerial enemy.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
SITUATION |S
 BECOMING GRAVE BELIEVES SUSSEX TORPEDOED Cabinet Discusses Question All After ernoon-Oflcials Believe Situation Grave-May Bring About a Rup- ture of Diplomatic Relations.
BELIEVES SUSSEX ToRPEDoED

WASHINGTON, D. C., April '.-- The president and cabinet have been in session all the afternoon. The matter of the sinking of the channel steamer Sussex was under discussion, and while the members of the cabi- net refuse to divulge any of the con- clusions arrived at in this connection, it is said that the president is almost certain that the vessel was torpedoed.
 From this admission, officials of the government deduce that there is still considerable danger that there will be a break in the diplomatic re- lations between the United States and Germany in the near future unless Germany is prepared to guarantee a discontinuance of the submarine war fare so far as passenger ships are concerned.
 There is no denying that the af- fair Is considered to be of serious mo- ment, and the situation looks grave to those best acquainted with the ad- ministration's affairs.
 oat-ini-cPa.f f.iCGe. .RAni
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
BOLD BANDITS
 MAKE BIG HAUL
ROB STATE BANK OF $15,OOO.OO
Hold Up Bank Clerks and Rifle Cash Box Taking Everything in Sight Make Their Escape in an AutOmO. bile Pursued by Posses.

CANONSBURG, Pa, April "A daring robbery occurred this morn ing at Houston, this state, when two men entered the bank there and se- cured $15,0OO and made their es- cape.
 The robbers drove up in front of the bank in an automobile, and one of them entered the bank while the other remained with the machine. There was no one but the clerks in the bank at the time, and these the robber held up at the point of gun and rifled the cash box. He secured all the cash in sight, amounting to about s15,ooo, and darting out to the machine the two bandits made dash through the streets of the town and escaped with their booty.
 Posses were quickly organized and left with autos in pursuit of the rob- bers, but it is believed they have es- caped into the hills with their booty.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
Reported Engagement.

SAN ANTONIO, April 7-The Car. ranza commander, just across the line, is responsible for a report re ceived here this afternoon that Car ranza and Villa troops were engaged in a sharp battle Tuesday, in which the Villa troops were defeated.
 The engagement is said to have oc- cured Tuesday morning about ten miles south of Saveto. During the battle ten of the Villa men were kill. ed and fifty captured.
 The report said that Villa, with 200 men, had left the place just an hour or two before the fight Col Dodd with two hundred picked cavalrymen is reported to be rushing in pursuit of Villa, and is said to be quite near to the bandit, and battle is expect ed at any moment.
 Dodd is said to be exerting every effort to overtake the bandit, and is driving his men to the utmost, in the hope of capturing Villa before he can join a larger force.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
IS
 THE ONLY REMEDY
SAYS AMERICANS ARE FIGHTERS
New Secretary of War Declares Peo- pie Are More Inclined to Love the Eagle than the Dove-Must Be Able to Resist Invasion.

PHILADELPHIA, April I'm an address delivered here, Secretary of War Baker said that the American people are fighting race; that they are cosmopolitan race, and because of their character in these respects they are more inclined to love the eagle than the dove
 The secretary said that while he was a member of virtually every peace organization in the country, he felt that peace could not always be accepted merely for it's own sake.
 Peace, he said, in the abstract in- dicates retiring disposition, but it can only be assured hy; preparedness to resist invasion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
SENATE RETAINS ARMY PROVISION
BELIEVED IT WOULD BE KILLED
By Small Majority the Federal Vol
 Against This Section.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 7.- The Senate today by small vote re- tained the federal volunteer provi- sions of the Army bill. A strong fight was made against this provision, and for time it was thought this section would be. killed but it was passed by small majority.
 In addition to the reorganization of the regular army the bill provides for the organization of volunteer forces in each congressional district. More liberal appropriations for the national guard and other features in tended to build up that force are in cluded. The volunteer force author ized will be strictly federal force and will not be under control of the governors of the different states in any way.
 A short enlistment is provided to induce men of the regular army to enter the reserve and payment of SPA per annum will be made so as to insure their connection with the War Department authorities. To those enlisted men of the regular army who remain six years with the colors, among those best qualified for the positions of noncommissioned officers an opportunity to enter the civil ser vice under the War department is provided.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-07
EVEN TEDDY FOR
 SAKE 0F PEACE
MAY BE GIVEN THE NOMINATION
Believed No Remedy Will Be Too Drastic that Will Unite Party and Assure a Republican Victory at the Coming Election.

OYSTER BAY, N. r., April 7.- The statement made yesterday by Col. Roosevelt, to a delegation of visiting Republicans, that he would only ac- cept the nomination for the presi- dency on a platform covering a pol icy of America First" and pre- paredness that would enable the gov ernment to defend Americans where ever they are, was made for the pur- pose of indicating to his visitors that the nomination at the hands of the Republicans would be acceptable.
 It is stated that strong influences are at work to patch up the differ ences between the Republicans and the Progressives that a republican victory may be assured, and to this end, it is said, that even the nomina- tion of the Colonel by the regular re- publican convention is probable.