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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
GNIl'SOL.D|.EST
Native born R||.N
RESIDENT .R|.|I ] | |. DIES
Joseph Berry Robinson Was
Stricken With Heart
Failure.
.NIISBlRN HERE: ri IN 1884.
Saw Service Throughout the
Civil War and Was Very
Highly Esteemed.

Joseph Berry Robinson, who had the
dfstinction Of being the Oldest native
born citizen of Middletown, now Fair.
mont, died this morning at half after
mine O'clock at his home on State
street. He had been Ill for a week
( and agtrained nurse was In attendance.
This morning shortly after his daugh-
ter, Miss Laura Robinson, head book
Keeper of the ]. M. Hartley & Sons
company department. store; had left
home, he was suddenly stricken with
heart failure, death occurring immedi-
sately.
Mr.. Robinson was born in Middle
town on July II, 1884, and when a
young man, IN the year Of 1852, went
to- Cincinnati where he learned the
mac1linist's trade. From Cincinnati
hefwenti to Louisiana where he was EN-
sployed for about twenty years and
where he met his wife, formerly Miss
Frances Mary Lanier. Their marriage
was solemnized on May 13, 1858. With
his family he returned to Fairmont in
the year 1875 where he had since re-
sided Mr.. Robinson served as sol
Sdier in the Confederate army during
\ the entire war. III
-Four children were born 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. Robinson, three OF whom survive,
Preston q. and Joe L., of Meadow
dale and Miss Laura Robinson, who
resides Tat the homestead ION State
street. One son; Henry II. blnson,
III deceased. IA granddaughter, FRS.
Ralph Johns; Of Morgantown, formerly
Miss Frances Robinson, a daughter
sof5 Henry; Robinson, was reared by
Mr. and Mrs Robinson. Mrs. Robin
son died December Is, 1912.
al sister, Mrs. Stewart Helmtck, al
4 soIsurvfves. Mr.. Robinson was a broth
er3o Of the late Henry Robinson, father
az Messrs. Clarence and Harry Rob
finson5 of the East Side. A sister, Mrs.
Harry Cumptson. died several years
ago lin Los Angeles, California.
SMr. r robinson was member OF the
sMsfP. church and was a man OF splen-
did Christian character. He was promt-
nently known throughout the county
Shome8he was devoted husband and
Rather and in his declining years was
sseryed faithfully by his daughter who
resi- led with him. He was member
ofsthe local lodge Knights of Pythtas,
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed but are under the direc"
ton or Undertaken Jenkins.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
Jacob Roman Dies
at West Milford

Jacob Rom:ne. prominent resident
of West Milford, Harrison county, died
on Sunday at his home and the body
was inferred today in the !. o. o. F.
cemetery. at West Milford.
Mr.. Romine was aged II and was
the father OF Earl Romlnc, a former
student at tho Normal school, now
q student at tho West Virginia Uni:
yerslty, He was brother.in-law OF
Amos Payne OF Clarksburg, his wife
having been Miss Olivia Payne. She
survives him with five children, John
j., Earl and Chester. Mrs. Anna West
and Mrs. Mary Lynch, the latter Of
Eric, Pa. l.l kL.l
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
Eclipse Of the !; Sun
to. Occur Thursday

A$sotal' eclipse CT the sun will take
piace Thursda: and will be visible
m North and South America. II ls
lie fret time in number o. years
thats stlie resid epts OF tho United States
VIII Shavefa chance to soc a total
eSi!pse or tn. sun Tho first appear
aase of the sha1ow will be at $40 a.
There will be Il all Ave ecl!pscs,
three OF the sun ard two Of the moon,
as follows: OF the sun. :otal on Feb
nary 8 \ annular, July 80; and q par
ifaISona December 25. Tie two latter
vim not be visible here. 4 partial
sclipoe saf tho moon took place jan
narys 1920, visible here. partial. July
l4Eand 15, visible hero also.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
Negro Prison } i: Dies
III Local H piital.

Babe, Baldwin, negro, aged .S5 years,
died yesterday at Cook hospital after
a brief illness from pneumonia. Bald
win came here about rs months ago
and was employed with the 3. i& n!
on the tunnel near the
city. When taken III he was serving
aterm5ia the county jail for violation
81 the prohibition law and whens taken
hi was moved to the hospital where
his death ccurred. The bod Ia at
the Cunningh smorgne saW waiting sdi:
rectionsl from elatiyes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01

the French colony 81 Senegal West Al
rica, for Plymouth !; England, on Jan
.uary II. Whens abou four days out.
wireless communica ion with the yes
sci suddenly ceased and as days pas
sed without further word of her. she
was virtually given IN for lost
The Appanlg sailed With 16 passen-
gers and with crew of 184.
Among the fpassenge Were Brttish
colonial officials. After ieayinG palkar
she called at 3all ports on Tie West
coast OF Africa. picking up officials
who intended to- return 60 Eng lind on
furlough. These men formed con-
siderable portion & q her passeneer
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
Hlgh7Waymen Kill
Almshouse Inmate

CTEARFfELD, Feb. Highway.
tmsnFlast night held up and murdered
John Rowles, an inmate Of the county
hoineEinl the yards of the Buffalo Ro-
chester and Pittsburgh railroad here.
i5ater5i they were attacked by police
Who located them in box car and
one az them was shot through the body
While al policeman received a bullet
inEhis side. The others escaped and
today. are. being sought by police and
county detectives.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
MISSING SHIP APPBI|
BR0UGHT|NIO AMERICAN
P0RTBYGERNANG
Was Captured BY Germans Submarine
Which Was Cruising of. Canary
Islands January l5
COLONIAL OFFICERS ARE ABOARD
In Addition There 1873 Persons Taken Other
British Vessels Which the Germans Captured
and Destroyed During Their Raid.
fRY Associated Press. J

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Feb 1.-The British South AT
rican steamship Appam given up lost
Hampton Roads this morning flying the GermanSmanzof
war flag with German prize crew OF ~
by Lieutenant Berg.
She was captured at sea on January after
she left Dakar British West Africa The cap
tured off the Canary Islands by German submarine
which a few hours before had sunk steamer.
The Appam brought her original passengers and lss
persons said to have been taken from from
Australia About 425 persons including passengers ana
crew are aboardthe ship.
While Iieut. Berg came ashore to respects to
Colonel Hayes commandant at Monroe qaaaall-
tine
mitted to come: ashore.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
SUI arine Ks
Weathered Gale

4 73l l5.ll. NV 3Asgoclated ProEsI
WASHINGTON Fob. 1.--The sub
fsiarineS 51S-5 fia s.safe and proceeding
rider her own steam for Key West,
Fior1da; according to a naval radio
tnessaCo received at tho navy depart:
mont todey from Ccptain Simpson o.
fse tospedoE boat destroyer Sterrett.
9TheHmessage which came by way OF
5Sey Rest 8sni d :t"s'' at 3.55 a. m. u 8. S.
5sss .iYs mt les south east Fowoy Rock.
steantnF South al! o. Sltnotp. No cas-:
naitiss ind mo assiatance required!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
Telling Gil and Jury
About Bank Failure

~ n 4 a.sloleia ZPressl!

Z ~ 877NI fI3Yl Yl4Ags0cIated6 6RreHO
z PITTSBURGH, Feb - Twenty
business men Gof5 Eayette county IN
Guiding officials Sot Che closed First
National h. bank of uniontown. were
here today to- testify before the No
yember grand jury IN Federai Court
which has been recalled % the re-
quest Of District Attorney y. Lowry
Humes.l
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
-w,,IE:p... ,Ar. oAlk.;.LIANp.

Announcement has been made Of the
marriage OF. T. H. Funk OF this city,
and Miss. Diana Vest, Of Downs, which
took place ut Oakland, Md. on last
Saturday. Mr.. Funk is q well known
oil and gas operator OF this section.
After the wedding trip to New York
City, Syracuse and Atlantic City, they
viii return to this city and will take
up their residence at 52s Chicago street
where they viii be at home 70 their
friends after February 10. /,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
Seven Other Ships
Reported D Destroyed

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. lit Is re-
ported here that the submarine which
took = the sAppam sank seven other
ships and that from one OF the latter
there were only two survivors, who
were injured. 1t is known that the Aps
pam has four injured passengers
aboard.
(, Lieutenant Berg denied that the Ap-
pam sunk any other ship after the Ger
man prize crew took her.
Many passengers on the Appam are
women and children. There are also
several high British colonial officials
who were returning to England from
Africa. There are also four wounded
sailors taken from one of the sunken.
ships which resisted capture and
were shelled. ~
According to information cleaned
from those who talked with Lieuten-
ant Berg the Appam was captured
without any show of resistance on
January 10, the day that British news
reports said wireless communication
with the vessel suddenly ceased. A
prize crew was placed on board and
the same day the submarine which
captured the Appam gave chase to an
Il
Australia with cargo Of meat.
The meat ship gave battle and was
captured and was sunk after a large
portion of her cargo had been taken
of. Six more vessels then were de-
stroyed in rapid succession, twas sta
ted. The crews were taken on board
the Appam which ran due west across
the Atlantic for Hampton Roads.t
When the Appam passed in the Vtr-
ginia capes early today and took on q
pilot, she was asked by the Fort Mon,
roe wireless station who she was. The
reply was. 1t is stated That she was
q German cruiser Buffalo" When she
arrived off Old Point, Qarantine 0tfi-
Ger McC Caffery went aboard and af-
ter his inspection brought Lieutenant
Berg ashore. gs
The Appam got a clean bill of health
as the four wounded sailors were the
only cases of sickness aboard. The
German Consul, L. Marshal Won Schtl.
ling, took charge of the situat Ion, and
Lieutenant Berg and Consul Won tSchtl.
ling sent message to the German EN-:
bassys at Washington, and later had
conversations over the steleph with
the embassy and with Customs Collec-
tor Eamilt ton. si
III Pending the receipt Of instructions
from Collector Hamilt ton, no one Is al
lowed on gor! near the Appan. Guards
are at the rails on every. side and no
gang plank Is down: Efforts to com
municate with any OF the passengers
from small boats: encircllng the steam
erl lSWerey tforbidd den. " .Sii' N
YaWASHINGTON,FDa Csss Feb. Gus
toms Collector. .Hamilt ton; at n Norfolks;
to the Treasury6d apartment
today that the German prize steamer
Appam, htch came to Hampt Roads;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01

Among Falrmont young women who
we're guests at the military ball in
Morsantown last night we're the Misses
Pauline Jalnls Ruth Hamilton,
Louise ITamilto oulsef Leonard and
Edna NJ iller.; " q Z 5S
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
New Rates Ordered
OnSBitu1nillo1ls Goal

WASHINGTON FEB! 1=Ise-adjust-
ment5 of rates on ituminetis coM from
Tennessee. Virginia ana West virgin
ia fields to- points III tie sputheast IN
North and souhs Caro- olitas was ordered
today by the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
The Weather,

west virginia-Fair tonight and
Wednesday; colder tonight.
Western Peuna. Fair tonight and
"wednesday. except snow fiurrles near
Lake Erie; much colder tonight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
Ere Los e More
I Gro lat Soln1lne

by yEANbpCIHtgLl n
BERLINsF Feb. IL T he official state.
ment today from army head dquarters
states that I'M the region Of Esomme the
French; have lost ground In hand
Grenade encounte nteru! y y M, !
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
LOCAL WEATHER READINGS

58# n n F. u. tlatt,fs Observer.
Temperature At s "a. N. today, 36.
Yesterdays weather cloudy; tenn
perature, maximum 66 6;alninimum, SO;
precipitation 49, 4, Y III
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
I RESOLUTIONS Z: q or BEspEcr
ofl LocaI le75 sJo1lrneynen BarbeTs.

Of Local e75 sJoarneymsn Barbers.
since It has &pleased the Supreme
Ruler Of the Universe to remove from
our midst our Bro touis Kneisel.
therefore, be itg resolved that VIC or
press our heartfelt ssmpRtlw to the
bereaved family and Pc II further re-
solved, that q copy q tltese resolutions
be spread on our snfinttea and TINT our
charter be draped Tor a period Of
thirty days:
COMMITTEES:
a. ,4a i. ssLE0N SMITH
45 M G:5V. SEIrpERBACK,
4, s;W.EB JEN4sTNs.
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5laWAsHINGToN N CssS3 Feb. I: - GUS
toms Collector hamilton; at n Norfolks;
Ito the Treasury department
today that the German prize steamer
Appam; which came to fHampt Roads;
this smofning, n had ] prisoners Iof war
aboard His re- port was referred at
once to 4 the State d departme which
win determine the status of the vessel
The Appam sailed from DaknrS IN
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21

peace.
 Lansing then uses the following significant words: If the note doe not make for peace. It Is certain tha should the United States be drive into the war on either side this fac would have great influence toward shortening the war
 No indications Is given offlciall. whether the Lloyd George miaistr. has taken a stand intolerable to th' United States or not. There are req sons in the announcement itself fo supposing such to be the case as l is hard to see how the entrance of tn United States on the side of the allie would tend to shorten the war. Or the other hand war against the allie might be supposed to have this resn because of a suspension of munitio' shipments and because the weight C
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21
ENGLAND ID
 ANSWER BY
 CHRISTMAS
international News Service.

international News Service.
 LONDON. Dee. 2l.-rhe foreign office announces that Englands an- swer to the first German peace pro- posals will reach Berlin before Christ. mas.
 A partial disarmament and a guar. antee against future militarism will be one of Eagland's demands. That France. Bellgum and Luxemburg must be evacuated by Germans will also be insisted on. It is not known what attitude the government will take on the question of indemnities.
 It is understood that England will not take decided stand on the set. clement of the Russian and Rouman,an boundaries though certain conditions will be imposed regarding the Balkans.
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international News Service.

international News Service.
 WASHHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Later -- The most important announcement for a long time was made by Secretary Lansing today in which he strongly indicated that the UnitC States Is bn- Ing rapidly drawn into the vortex of he European war.
 tsnsins's words were carefully phrased and he plainly refrains iron indicating which side America may Dc opposed to.
 The secreary of state begins his an ncuncement by saying that the peace proposals of the German allies were delivered two days ago.
 He then states that President Wll. son has felt it his duty because ( impending crises to suggest to tn warning nations that they exchange views for the purpose of obtaining
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21
SUGGESTION
 CAUSES SENSATION IN ENGLISH CIRCLES

The Times says that Mr Wilson suggestion is entirely sane. If hi plan is followed and the allies give full expression of the conditions 0 which they will cease fighting in e' change for a complete declaration from the central powers there is more than a possibility that mutual concessions on some points may resul in final peace conference.
 It Is expected that the Vatican Will follow President Wilson's lead and make similar recommendations
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21
International News Service.

International News Service.
 WASHINGTON, Dec 21.-Presiden' Wilson has acted contrary to all of ficial expectation and dispatched com. munications to all belligerent nation on the subject of peace. It is know that two days ago he did not deem the time ripe for any recommenda tion but apparently the peace move- ment has made such headway tha he feels justified in making the sug- gestions he has just sent .o all war. ring natians.
 - In his communication the presl- dent does not actually propose peace but he does suggest in diploma tic terms that an early occasion be sought to obtain from all the nations at war @ definite avowal of their re- spective views as to the conditions on which the war may be concluded.
 He also intimates that the govern ment of each belllgerent nation give it's views relative to an arrangement which will be deemed to satisfactorily guarantee the world agains. the re- newal of hostilities in the near or distant future.
 In the presidents own words ha says he Is not proposing peace, nor offering meditation, bu: merely sug gasting that all nations at war obtain the views of their opponenest an
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21
PRES. WILSON SENDS NOTE TO
 BELLICERENTS SUGGESTING ON
 EXCHANGE OF VIEWS OF PEACE

their allies with view to arriving a common understanding"
 It is learned .ouay that Norway sweden and Switzerland are in earl est consultation on the subject of th peace proposal. Their governments lave been in communication with th state department with a view .o adopting a course in harmony wit that if the United States and there is make a representation to the belliger- ents of a similar nature to those ( President Wilson.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21
STREET REFLECTS PRESIDENTS ACTION ON
 PEACE PROPOSALS

curities especially those of corpora
 ders. United States steel opened with q loss of three points. It closed las: night at 108 and opened at 105. Della
 ware. Lackawanna and Hudson lost two and & half points. selling at 80. General Leather dropped four pointH to s2 and Industrial Alcohol lost nine
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21
TRANSPORT
 WITH MULES
 SUNK BY SUB.
International News Service.

International News Service.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 2t.-The state department has been informed by the British foreign office that the British Montreal to Salonil1i was submarined on December 12 with a loss of four lives. She was sunk without warning
 The Stursula was mule transport and was heavily loaded with a cargo of mules from the United States.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21

and fourth points and opened a. 9s.
 Financial circles had expected R conclusion of the war in weeks or months as a result of peace overtures but the presidents sudden reeommHn. dation is thought likely to bring on peace sooner than was expected.
 AS it will take much time to con duct negotiations there is no danger of the market going to pieces especial ly in view of the fact that strong In- terests are standing behind their stocks to prevent too great auctua. tions.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21
DRY LOBBYISTS WIN FIRST ROUND IN FIGHT FUR
 NATIONAL PROHIBITION

states for their approval or rejection. The senate committee voted for a favorable recommendation IS for and against.
 Prohibition workers are not going to let up in their campaign until the senate and house have both passed favorably on the submission of the constitutional amendment to the states. They are well aware that their -ght here has not been won yet
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21
International News Service.

International News Service.
 LONDON, Dec. 21.-President VII sons suggestion to all nations at wal that an exchange of views on the con. di:ions necessary to conclude the wa and insure that it be permanent h; created sensation not only In offic!a' circles but in the editorial offices and among thinking people.
 That Mr Wilson refrained from of fering mediation and made no reeom' mendation regarding the caurse an, nation should take is considered mos fortunate.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21

pca"e notes ani aspects of the Colum bian affair
 In an interview this morning Bern storff expressed confidence that q peace conference will eventually he arranged and out of 1t will emerge the conditions by which the war may be brought to an end.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21
International News Service.

international News Service.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The presi- dents unexpected action in 5uggest- ing to the belligerents that they ex- change views as to terms on which the war may be concluded caused a decided slump in the stock marke. here this morning.
 There was Q great rush to sell se-
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21
international News Service.

international News Service.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Prohibi- ton workers are jubilant over their first victory as the result of concerted lobbying in congress.
 The dry forces won today when the judiciary committee of the senate voted to recommend the adoption by the senate of the resolution proposing to submit the constitutional amend ment for national prohibition to tho
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21
CARRANziSTA OBSERVERS.
Pacific News Service.

Pacific News Service.
 FL PASO, Dec. 21.-Three hundred Carranzistas who had deserted the de facto forces at Chihuahua reached Juarez today In an effort to reach the United States boundary.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21


 WASHINGTON. Dec. 2l.-Near!. every ambassador and minister in 1T city called oa Secretary Lansing to day,
 In the senate, Hitchcock introduced a resolution endorsing the president note. Because of one objection 1t wa laid over until tomorrow
 France and England have alread received the presidents note. It win be delivered at Berlin and Petrograd before nightfall
 Pending a reply President Wilson will mark time. The sltaution Is crl. teal
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Later - Lansing's announcement caused tremendous selling market. Five hun. dred thousand shares of U. s. Steel alone changed hands in the forenoon.
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circles are gratified by the unsolicite action of President Wilson In sug gesting to all bellgercn;s tha. an ex change of views be made with tn purpose of arriving at common un derstanding as to the terms on whic the war can be concluded. Wilson dexterity in addressing his note both the central powers and the ell teate allies Is highly praised.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21
BERNSTOhFF
 CONFIDENT OF
 CONFERENCE
International News Service.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.--Ambassa dor Be '7storff sought an appoin: men, w.rb secretary Lansing toda' fo' the IurpLae of discussing tt
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21
LANSING SAYS PRESIDENTS NOTE
 CAUSED BY IMPENDING CRIS|S--
 UNITED STATES MAY ENTER WAR

Americas navy on the aide of Ger many might deprive England of he mastery of the seas.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21

Xmas greetings, send dog booklet.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-21

Send a Xmas greeting home boys. 4 Kennel Club booklet will do.
The Dolores star., 1916-12-15
Working Abandoned Holdings.

Many holdings in Brazil which have
been abandoned for nearly century
are now being worked and made pro-
ductive. That of the Carmelite monks,
where there is now settled colony of
foreign agriculturists, and that of the
Benedictine monks. worked by the
monks themselves. are among these.
The ancient industry of sugar planting
has been revived to an extent never be-
fore known in some states. Many of
the municipalities have revived and
again placed under cultivation old and
abandoned coffee fazendas.
The Dolores star., 1916-12-15
THE NEW METHOD
(By L. W. BOWER, M. d.

Backache Of any kind is often caused
by kidney disorder, which means that
the kidneys are not working properly.
Poisonous matter and uric acid accu-
mulate within the body in great album
dance, over-working the sick kidneys,
hence the congestion of blood causes
backache in the same manner as a SIM
liar congestion in the head causes head
ache. You become nervous. respondent,
sick, feverish. irritable, have spots ap-
pearing before the eyes, bags under the
lids, and lack ambition to do things.
The latest and most effective means
Of overcoming this trouble, is to eat
sparingly of meat, drink plenty water
between meals and take single Anuric
tablet before each meal for while.
Simply ask your favorite druggist
for Anuric II you aren't feeling up to
the standard. II you have lumbago,