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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
WILL SPEAK
IN SEVERAL
STATE CITIES
Among Which is C|arksburg on
Invitation of Those Who
Heard Her in 1914.
A Speaking tour Of several import

A speaking tour of several import
ant cities in West Virginia is being
made by Janet acknowledgment,
Of Chicago, who comes to this city
to speak In the court house tomorrow
evening She comes upon invitation
of persons who heard her speak here
in the fall of 1914.
Mrs. Korngold is a native OF In
diana, where she taught school for
several years. Her activity in the
suffrage movement developed her
ability 10 make public addresses, for
which she has become widely known,
having spoken on platforms in most
of the state, as Miss Janet Fenimore.
Her career as speaker brough her
into the company Of another talented
speaker and writer, Rauph korn-
gold, whose reputation is known
from coast to coast In this country
and also in Europe.
After the wedding bells sounded
for Janet Fenimore, Mrs. Korngold
could not give up her career as a
speaker, but has continued on, often
accompanied by Mr.. Korngold, filling
a double engagement.
The committee in charge of tomor-
row evenings meeting states that 1t
has tried for several months to secure
tho engagement Of Mrs. Korngold,
because Of the many requests to hear
her again, and it desires that every
one who s interested In hearing the
speaker shall bring some one who did
not hear her on the previous visit
here.
The subject Of the lecture is $50
cialism and the Housewife" The
lecture will begin at 1880 o'clock, to
which invitation is extended to the
public, without a charge for adnis-
sion.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
SUDDEN
Is Death Of Mrs. Mary Elliott,
Widow of the Late Henry
w. Elliott.

Mrs. Mary Elliott. aged 60 years.
widow of the late Henry w. Elliott,
was found dead at her home on Baker
avenue at 6 o'clock Thursday even
ing by her son, William Elliott. when
he returned home after his days
work. Physicians said that heart dis
ease was the cause of her death.
The deceased woman Is survived
by William Elliott, her son, and a
brother. The funeral arrangements
have not been made yet.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
In the Electric Chair at Sing
Sing Prison for Murder Of
Anna AunuHer.

ossINING, N. ", Feb. 49, Hans
Schmidt was electrocuted at Sing
Sing prison today for the murder Of
Anna Auntuller September 2, 1918.
Schmidt went quietly to the death
chamber accompanied by the princt
palkeeper and the Rev. Father Cash
In. the prison chaplain. Leaving the
death house he said goodbye othose
who remained. h ~
when he entered the chamber the
guards attempted to direct him to-
wards The chair but Schmidt gently
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
TEDDY ARRIVES
In the West Indies and is We'll
conad There by the Sec.
retary Of Governor.
ny ASSOCIATE passe,

ST. THOMAS, Danish West Indies,
Feb. lS.-Theodore Roosevelt arrived
here today from New York on the
steamship Guina. In the absence Of
the governor, who is at st. Croix, he
was Welcomed by the governors Sec
retary
Colonel Roosevelt inspected the re-
Gently completed harbor works and
then drove about the town visiting
other places of itnerest. He dined
with The governors secretary.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

Robert L. Bland, E. A. Brannon
and Linn Brannon, Of Weston, were
visitors here Friday.
B. M. Whaley, of Petersburg, is
a visitor here.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
CHURCH SOCIAL

A social will be given Friday even
ing in the Trinity Methodist Eplsco-
pal church on Ben street. The affair
viii start promptly at 8 o'clock. All
members Of the congregation and
friends are invited to attend.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
rAKENTo., HOSPITAL.

Mrs. w, IT. Gates was taken to the
Kessler hospital last evening from
Flemington by Dr.. B. NJ. Chenoweth.
Her condition is such that d. surgical
operation will bc necessary.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
MoHAMMEDAM TROOPS
ORDERED WITHDRAWN

BERLIN, Feb. 1S.-The Cologne
volks zeitung says that Major General
Sir John Maxwell, commander Of the
British forces in Egypt, has ordered
the withdrawal of Mohammedan troops
from the Suez canal, and their trans
portation to another war theater,
where they will not fight against other
Mohammedans. 1t is said there have
been frequent desertiens among these
troODs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
GIVES NOTICE.

John Garnett, a we'll known new
sie," gives notice that he does not
want to be called "Fluharty" or
'Flunkey Flu" after February lS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

Mrs. william F. Alexander, of Ea1-
timore, is a guest of Mrs. Charles B.
Alexander on South Chestnut street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
THE CIRCULATION.

Of tho Telegram Is more than douplc
tho net paid circulation OF the
other Clarksburg paper.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
Interest Continues in
Greaf ReDiDa1 Held in
First Methodist Church
ENOUGH FOR A JAG.

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New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
AMERICAS CONQUEST,
GERMAN NAVAL DREAM
Officers Picture Fate Of u. 5. II
There Is a Breach.

Amsterdam, Feb. 26.-The Frank
furter Zeitung" publishes an interview
On submarine warfare, credited to a
high naval Official, whose views, in
substance, follow:
a majority OF German naval oihoers
believe that a complete breach BE-
tween Germany and America would be
conducive 70 a far earlier victorious
termination Of the war, but only II
Germany derived all the results logl-
cslly arising out Of such d breach. AS
sooi a. Germany was IN such posi-
ton that she need have no more con-
Nderatoa for America she could de-
clare all Great Britain b!ockaded and
announce chat every ship, Of whatever
asc, which attempted 10 enter BRIT
ish port would be regarded as d block
ade runner and destroyed without
warning
"This policy would lead to the starv-
alton of Britain and thus 70 her sub
mission. and then automatically to the
ubm'ss,o uof Russia and France.
America would then be isolated and
would have 10 submit. because Ger
many. having obtained all the Entente
ta;tleshps and submarines, would be
far stronger on the sea than America.
"America when defeated would have
70 surrender all German merchant
ships which she had seized and also
70 pay all war costs OF the central
Powers and their allies.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
Saws Germans Rehearsed
Intended Verdun Attack

Paris. Feb. 26.- lie Petit Parisien"
SAYS that the battle now raging before
Nerdun was preceded on February II
by feint in Champagne, intended to
divert, attention from the coming at
tack on Verdun.
A curious feature of the Champagne
attack. subsequently, used at Verdun,
was the rehearsal on miniature scale
behind the German lines of the attack
about to be delivered. A few days
previously the soldiers were ordered
to assemble at given spot so as TO
reproduce exactly the intended onset.
There was an imitation on reduced
scale of French trenches and other
features Of the defence works.
The scheme had been worked out
from aeroplane photographs OF the
French lines. and copies Of the plan
on scale of one TO two thousand
bad been supplied to each so der sew
eral attacks were rehearsed until IN .
general in charge was satisfied that the
attackers knew just what TO do.
The attack in the Champagne which
was conducted in three successive
waves. failed chiefly because the
change of wind, "Le Petit Parisien'
saws, rendered ineffective large guam
tity of asphyxiating gas and flame
throwers which were relied upon Tor
the success Of the attack.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
PORTUGAL WOULD
SPLIT WITHBE
Maintenance of Treaties
Impossible-All Ships
To Be Seized.

Paris, Feb. ga Lisbon dispatch
to lie Temps" says that the requisi-
tioning OF German and Austrian ships
has been extended 20 all those lying In
the ports Of Portugal and her colonies.
There are thirty-seven at Lisbon and
thirty-three in the other harbors.
The "Seculo," of Lisbon. says that II
the German government wishes to see
In Portugal's action q tacit denuncia-
tion OF the treaties existing between
Germany and Portugal no one in Por-
tugal will object, as the maintenance
OF those treaties is no longer possible
The Portuguese government has not
received reply TO its notification made
to Germany regarding the requisition-
ing Of the ships.
The Portuguese Premier. DR.. Alfonso
Costa, stated in the Chamber of Depu-
ties to-day that attempts had been
made to damage seven of the requisi-
toned ships and that an explosive had
been found on the steamship Bilow, Of
the North German Lloyd Company.
The Premier added that he considered
it in the best interests Of Portugal that
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
CONGRESS AWAITS
GERMANY'S MOVE
Continued from page l

but will hold that unless the ship
actually attacked the submarine she
could not be held to have been armed
for offensive action.
Former critics of the President say
he has been forced into new and
frner attitude toward Germany by the
nopular support given him throughout
the country in his stand against the
surrender party in Congress. Each
davis mail strengthens the Presidents
conviction that the country demands
that it's honor be defended at any cost.
The President realizes that If he sui
fers further insult from Germany he
will forfeit the respect and support
which his recent victory over Congress
commanded. o..
Administration officials are awaiting
the receipt Of the appendices to the
latest German memorandum, which
contain what is alleged TO be copy
of confidential instructions given to
British sea captains. If this document
contains what the Gern.an government
claims. il is said to be probable that
injuries may be addressed to Great
Britain on the subject. The British
government some time ago assured the
United States that its merchant SHIPS
would n operate ofenslveiy.
A reply from the Italian government
to the Presidents modus vivendl pro-
posals makes il evident that the Aliles
are disposed to seek a middle grounc.
They are not ready TO accept the Presi-
dents proposals and dlsarm their Ves-
sells. but apparently a:e ready TO as
sure this government that their arma-
ment will not be used otfenslveIy. sec
retary Lansing described the ltalah
note as an argument rather than d
reply, and refused 10 divulge It's con-
tents.
limitations have come from other
Entente governments that they are
ready to give assurances similar 10
those given by Italy that their armed
merchant vessels will not operate
extensively. This attitude is held 70
90 far toward multiplying the German
contention that the armed Merchant
men Of the Allies are Instructed 70
attack submarines on sight. ,
While waiting to see the practlcal
effect of Germanys new submarine
policy, Secretary Lansing VIII ehdeaVor
10 obtain from Germany an eNplaha-
tion Of the submarine orcer' ana an
assurance that il is not intended 10
cover ships armed for defence only.
1t is doubtful if Germany will con-
cede this. A..
State Department officials say that
while Secretary Lansing will discuss
with Germany the general principles
underlying the arming OF merchant
ships, he will not attempt TO give
hard and fast definition Of defensive
armament. lie holds that each case
must be considered or its merits, and
that until a case arises it is useless
to go into details as TO what clrcum'
stances might be held extenuating.
If any attempt is made TO pass a
warning resolution by the House Of
Representatives in the face of the
Presidents position as stated TO the
House by the leaders. Representative
Adamson, Of Georgia. intends 10 force
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
Saws English Distorted
Ambassadors Report
on Prison Camps.
ADMITS OFFICERS
OVERRODE BOUNDS
Conditions Have Now Been
Remedied, Says German
War Minister.

Berlin. Feb. 26.-The Prussian war
Minister to-day handed to James w.
Gerard, the American Ambassador 10
Germany, long communication IN
which reply is made TO the ambassa-
doris report of November regarding
the Wttenberg prison camp. The reply
is a courteous one.
German high military authorities
were astonished, the reply says at 'he
outset. when they saw portions OF '"e
ambassadors report printed in dls-
torted fashion in the English press IL
declares that Mr Gerard had commu-
nicated his criticisms to the Prussian
War Ministry through John b. Jaehsoh'
who investigated prison camp cohu'-
tions for the embassy. MI Gerard IL
ia said. received assurance that the
conditions criticised would be remedieo'
The communication points out 'hS'
while Mr.. Gerard reported that the nc
commodations and fare OF the prison
ers were the same as those in other
camps. reports in the Engiish press
alleeedly based on the ambassador $
statements, represented conditions al
Wittenberg as extraordinarily unsat-
isfactory, characterizing the camp as
the worst in Germany.
Admit Use of Police Dogs.
1t is admitted that police dogs are
used at Wittenberg, but it is said they
are employed for guard duty at night
and also to prevent thefts among pris-
oners. As 10 the ambassadors report
that in certain cases prisoners COM
plained their clothes had been torn by
the dogs, the ministry says that II THIS
bo true. the victims themselves were
responsible, since they were surprise.
at night at forbidden games, ran wne
challenged by the sentry and cllmDe1
the barbed wire fence.
Reply is made to Mr. Gerards crit
icism of sanitary conditions by reIer-
ring TO the report of commission oi
American physicians under Or. Glad
well which investigated the camp or
November 20 and praised us sanitary
and hygienic equipment.
Ambassador Gerard's statement that
n british army surgeon had been beat
en- bv a German non-commissioned Of
fcer was investigated by the Ministry
of War, which discovered that a re-
grettable Misunderstanding had oc.
Cured, the German officer having eX-
ceeded his powers. The English sur
econ in question has declared that the
matter has been adjusted satisfactor-
liz.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
SEIZURES BY CRUISER
STIR u. S. AND JAPAN
Page Sits China Case-Baron
Ishii investigates.

London, Feb. 26.-Following instruc-
tions from Washington, Ambassador
Page made inquiries to-day concern
ing the removal, by men from the Brit
ish converted cruiser Laurentic, OF
thirty-eight Germans. Austrians ana
Turks from the American steamship
China. of Shanghai.
The British reply has not yet been
indicated. but the authorities are SAID
TO be considering the matter. The
cruisers action is understood TO have
been in accord with the policy which
the British government adopted early
in the war for the removal of reserv-
lists of hostile nations and OF other
aliens regarded as hostile to Allied In
terests.
In well informed circles here II Is
believed there will be no abatement OF
this policy.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
WOMAN, FOE OF WAR, JAILED
Sentenced Six Months by London Cosrt
for Urging Men Not 10 Enlist.

London, Feb. 26.-Nrs. Nellie Best,
secretary OF the Women's Anti-Con-
scriptionist League. was sentenced TO-
day to six months imprisonment in the
Westminster police court for circulst-
ing literature urging men not to enlist.
The scenes in court were reminiscent OF
the trials OF militant sufragettes.
Women sympsthizers OF Mrs. Best
made great outcry when sentence was
imposed.
when asked whether she was repre-
sented By counsel, Mrs. Best said: IL
am defended by the Lord, Who told Us
not 20 kill" She continued:
81 have been responsible for keeping
hundreds Of lads from recruiting into
the trade Ct war. and each night have
thanked God for giving me the oppor-
tunity and have asked strength to d.
the same thing the next day.
An unavailing plea for acquittal was
made by a clergyman.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
n hUR0PATKIN LEADS
CARS RIGA Army
was Commander of Russian
Forces in War with Japan.

= 'eTograd via London), Feb. 20
osAerai Alexei Kuropatkin has been
,,ppolnted commander in chief of the
1'sisn armies on the northern front.
" usheral Kuropatkin, who was com
/, l,,et Tt IN chief of the Russian forces
!, Nanehuria at the beginning of the
Na5tso,Japanese War, succeeds General
a. oiCauo'ss ,us V. Ruzsky, who was relieved
sr ~ command on the Russian north
,i. Hont Ds.ember 20 last The Rus
n" northern army has been repelling
.s''empt Of the Germans TO capture
pos,. GENERAL Kuropatkin has been re-
dp,;o as holding various commands
0e,n,s me present war, and early last
ke,gr ne was appointed chief Of the
'A.A Grensdier corps.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
SEEKS OBJECTS OF ALLIES
VI. p. TO Ask Asquith What Rewards
Britain Has Promised Partners.

London. Feb. 26. - philip Snowden,
Socialist member OF the House OF
Commons from Blackburn, has given
notice that he will ask Premier AsQuith
on Tuesday whether the British gov
ernment ascertained from all the allies
Of England before the conclusion OF
the agreement not to make separate
peace what their object was in the war.
What the various allies expected IN
the way of guarantees, territorial con
cessions and trade and economic op-
portunities will also be asked.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
Fierce Attack or President
for U-Boat Stand Resent
ed by ChicagoanS.
NEUTRAL VOTE ONLY
) FOR A PRO-GERMAN
Editor Says Candidate Must
Favor Submarine Warfare
DenOunceS I. K.

CHICAGO. Feb. ga rabid conoem-
,..;on Of President Wilson and Of any
,,,erfererce with Germany's submarine
.-orrsmmc. as recently announced. to-
s,,ber with a denunciation Of Colonel
ro.eyen and Elihu Root and the pre-
action that tire pro-German vote would
;. east against any Presidential candi-
f,,e who d.i not concur in Germany's
,ssss on submarine warfare, charsc-
,e-i,ed a vitriohc address delivered by
c,orge Sylvester Niereck, editor OF
.r,, ratherland." at luncheon at the
p,ess Club. OF Chicago, to-day.
vr Viereck was frequently inter
,rrte8 and several times Kissed by
,,embers q the club during the course
.ftis remarks. and al their conclusion
one member arose and moved that it be
,hs sense of the club that the unwar-
,.,,ed abuse heaped on the President
4 ,he sneaker be resented. The motion
!.s.veS several seconds, but was not
~. as President Millar, in an effort TO
III .ho tide Of turbulence. asked b.
xsrmor Eidicr. Of the New lork
sStsats Ze.,urg.' 20 speak
~ Viereck had been cautioned by
~ Nrf'ar who presided at The lunch
-, 80, AGAINST attacking the Admlnistra-
30 IN saving anything that might be
oAensivc. hut a. the inception OF ms
.s-srgs Nr. Niercck made II clear
t5st he did not intend 10 be guided oy
tle wishes o. his hosts. lie at once
launched into @ fierce diatribe against
pre.idcr. Wilson. read his own verses
5enlorrg the shipment OF munitions
md the~ asserted that Congress, IN its
c,pos,tion 90 the President IN insisting
~ ,hs warning Of Americans agains,
trave ing on beilgerent shlps' was
c.,ir- .he finest demonstration Of rea-
democracy that this age mad ,,wltne,ss,e,d' Sc,
aTla soeocr Of Mr.. Root" said Mr.
Vereck. frs- stunned. then oellghted
the Admiristra leaders. They were
afraid o. She neutral vote. but when Il
became clear that Mr.. Roots views
might be the keynote Of the kepuD. .
lean party. the President felt himself
free 20 take his course against Ger
many. He argued that the neutral
vote. between the devil. IN the shape
~ Roosevelt or Root, who want actual
war With Germany. and the deep sea Of
Wilson. who is not so rabid, woulc
undoubtedly choose the lesser OF the
Two evils.
aThe Allies must not place too much
rslisrce on the President. He has
'6toblecrossed Germany, and he is
equally ready 20 'doublecross' Eng
lard. II me thinks IL TO hi political
advantage 20 do so" .
Mr V.ereck stated that the present
situation was the gravest which hal
yer confronted the nation end he pre-.
die,ed war II the United States did
not recede.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
FOUR BRITISH SHIPS
SUNK DURING DAY
Heavy Loss Of Life Feared on
Wilson Liner Dido.

London, Feb. 26-Four British steam
ers, including the Wilson liner Dido.
were reported sunk to-day. Only the
captain and two of the Dido's crew
have been rescued. and it is feared
there has been considerable loss of life.
The other vessels sunk were the Ast-
net, Of 2,227 tons; the Denaby, of 2.9S7
tons, and the TUNNEL. of 83l tons
Seven members of the Denaby's crew
are missing. There is no mention Of
when the vessels were sunk.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27

the existing treaty with Germany BE-
allowed to lapse on June 5, 1917, end
said that the Portuguese governments
was prepared for all svsntualitiss thaS
might arise from the exercise By Por.
tugal Of her rights:
The Premier said that the govern
ment's action in requisitioninR the vss-
sells had been prompted by the neeessi-
ties of the nations economic situation.
The rcquisition. he said, had been ear
ricd out simultaneously to forestsll at
tempts at wilful damage Of the ships.
The explosive apparatus found o1
the BClow would nave caused an explo-
sion when the vessel moved. An ex-
posion was prevented, but the mschin-
cry was damaged.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
Carries Espagne's Passengers.

The French liner Lafayette sailed
Yesterday for Bordeaux, carrying the
messengers Of the Espagne, which is
laid up for repairs. hut which will sal!
Monday with passengers and freight.
Under the company's new rules no one
except those who had booked passage
was allowed TO board the Lafayette be
fore she left the pier yesterday. One
hundred and twenty-eight cabin passen-
GERS were aboard.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
Hold Up Parcels for U. S.
LIZ Cable o rh. rribune ]

London. Feb. 26.-The Tribune cor
respondent is informed that the state
ment that first class mail aboard the
New York bound steamer Stockholm
was seized is entirely incorrect. Only
the parcel mail was removed for exam
ination. in accordance with present Gus
tom. The remainder was not interfered
with
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
D'ANNUNZIO INJURED
IN EYE DURING FLIGHT
Italian Poet May Lose Sight
Through Accident.

Paris Feb % Gabrielle D'Annunzio
has been injured in the right eye in an
ssroplsne accident and taken to hos
riial in Venice, says the Rome CORE
'pondert Of lie Petit Parisien." There
is possibility that the sight Of the
Injured eye may be preserved. ..
The Italian poet Gabrielle D'Annun-
20 took prominent part in the popu-
iiar agitation which preceded the dec
,SSfaiion Of war by Italy on Austria in
Aay, 1915. lie volunteered for service
sho was appointed lieutenant in the
army and has taken part in several
Seiopane fights over the cities of
trieste and Trent, during which he
dropped leaflets into the cities with
messages Of encouragement TO the resi-
cents Of Italian origin.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
FLAVELLE ASSAILANT GUILTY
Robber Who Attacked American Woman
on Train In Italy Gets Eight Years.

Rome, Feb. 2s.--Pietro Rossi was
found guilty yesterday at Arezzo Of
murderous assault against Mrs. Mary
Flavelle, of Chicago. in a railroad train
between Florence and Arezzo. on May
q, 1914, for the purpose Of robbery.
He was sentenced to eight years and
four months Imprisonment and to two
years special surveillance by the po-
lice and to perpetual interdiction from
public service.
The jury found that Rossi's act was
unpremeditated and that he was only
partly responsible for his actions, be-
ing not wholly sound Of mind
Mrs. Flavelle returned TO the United
states following the attack and died In
Chicago on December IL, 1914.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-27
German Admiral Dead.

Amsterdam. Feb. 26.-The "koel-
nische Zeltung" announces the death o.
Rear Admiral Zimmerman, at Will
helmshaven. and that OF Lieutenant
General Hans Won Prittwitz und CAT
from. al Big.