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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
AERIAL FIGHTS
Feature the Latest Fighting be-
tween French and German
Armies at Verdun.
cav Asso=iArGe .arss,

PARIS, April 2s.-No important
events are reported during last night
along the whole French front. There
has been intermittent artillery fire
about Avocourt and Esnes and some
trench fighting in the section of Reg
neville, west Of Pont-au-Mousson.
Several aerial combats are reported
in the course Of which a Fokker plane
was driven to the earth in the enemys
lines in the region of Nesles- -Chaulnes,
The statement says:
During the day of Thursday
French aviators delivered numerous
aerial attacks. An aeroplane of the
enemy was brought down in the re-
gion Of Fromezey. Two other Ger
man machines attacked by French
airmen were compelled to land seri-
ously injured, one near Douaumont
and the other In the wood Of Mont
faucon. In the region Of Nesles-
Chaulnes a German Fokker plane
reached by the French fire was seen
to fall head-hrst within the German
lines. During the day of the twenty
seventh French air squadron in
the Woevre bombarded the railroad
station at Lamarche."
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
SHUT Down
of Rubber Plant at Younqs-'
town; o., Throws l,5O0 En-
-ployes Out of Work.

YOUNGSTOWN. o. April 2s
Fifteen hundred employees of the Re
public Rabbor Company were thrown
out OF work Friday when the plant
was closed. Officials OF the company
said the shut down was for the pur-
pose OF taking an inventory, but the
men declared II was to fight their
demands for an eight-hour day and
recognition Of the union.
In II statement issued later, Presi.
dent Robinson said the plant was
closed down for inventory. but would
not reopen because of the demands
oil the employees. He said:
HThe Republic Company will not
submit 20 the excessive demands OF
labor. including the closed shop and
elght-hour day. In the fifteen years
we have operated we have not dis
crimlnatcd against union men and
many Of them as well MS others are
not in sympathy with the present at
tltude Of organized labor. We will
reopen when the men are willing to
work under the present shop condi-i
tions and wage rates to be fixed.
Some Of our loyal employees have been
threatened and coerced and keeping
the plant closed Is largely measure
for their protection"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
ARRIVAL
IN FL PASO FOR
A CONFERENCE
Minister Of War of Mexico
Along with Several Officials
Are on american Soil.
ONE TRAIN is WRECKED
Mexican Party to the United
States Travels on Train
with Three Sections.


Ell PAso, April 2s-General Al
varo Obregon, minister of war of the
defacto government. is In El Paso
Friday awaiting to confer with Major
Generals Scott and Funston on the
military questions that are involved
in the American punitive expedition
into Mexico.
General obregon accompanied nv
several other officials arrived at
Juarez on special train Friday
morning.
The third section of General OBJ
regon's train, bearing General Luis
Gutierrez, military governor OF Chi
huahua state, was derailed south OF
Juarez and several passengers were
reported Injured. 1t is not known
whether General Gutierrez was hurt.
General Obregon reached Juarss
on the second section OF the special
train.
The general made 1t clear that the
Carranza government was in position
to thoroughly police northern Chi
huahua and that the American troops
having funlled their announced pur-
pose OF breaking up the Villa bands
should withdraw.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
CARRAMzA TROOPS Go
BACK TO THE FIELD

FIELD HEADQUARTERS. Mani
quipa. by wireless to Columbus. N.
NJ, April 2S-Numbers of Carranza
troops which had been withdrawn
returned Friday to points in the field
south OF Guerrero. The ostensible
purpose of this new movement. it
was said, was to prevent combina-
tion Of the adherents OF Carranza
and villa factions against the Amerl-
cans.
1t is known that some agitators
have been exhorting the populace of
this section TO resist the American
troops and Col. George A. Dodd re-
Gently discovered the sentiment Of
the people to be very bitter.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
BLACKMA|LERs
Preying upon Wealthy Visitors
Are Soon to Be Arrested in
New York CITY.

mr. AeeeelAtep tNsaN
NEW York.. April as.-A number Of
arresta are expected hero soon In o po-
lice campaign to break up gangs Of
blaekmailers who have been preying
upon wealthy visitors, Police Cons
missioner Woods said Friday that his
investigation had been proceeding for
several months and action might be
expected In the near future,
A rich harvest reaped by the black
mailers is attributed to recent pros
porous times which have brought
thousands Of well-to-do business men
to New York. The typical blackmail-
ing gang ia described as including
two men and two women,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
BRITISH STEAMSHIP is
i ALSO SUNK BY A SUB

LONDON, April 2S.-The British
steamship Industry has been sunk by
submarine. which left the crew of
the vessel in open boats 120 miles
from land. The crew was picked up
by the American liner Finland.
, The sinking of the steamship was
made known in the following official
statement:
"The British steamship Industry
was sunk by an enemy submarine
and its crew was left in open boats
in the Atlantic, 12O miles from the
nearest land. The boats with the en-
tire crew were picked up by the
American liner Finland.
1.-THE Industry was proceeding to
a United States port and was un-
armed"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
CLEARER VIEW
On American Position on the
Submarine Issue is Desired
by the Kaiser.

BERLIN. April 2S-James w.
Gerard. the American ambassador,
and Joseph c. Drew, secretary of the
American embassy, left Berlin to-
night for German army headquarters
for an audience with Emperor VIII
liam.
Although no Information has been
given out regarding the purpose
of Ambassador Gerard's journey. II
Is evident that Emperor William
wishes thorough personal talk with
him in order to obtain a clearer view
of the American position on the
submarine issue.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
GERMANY TO TRY
To Meet American Demands for
an Abandonment of Sub
marine Warfare.

WASHINGTON. April 2S.-Des.
patches received at the German en-
bassy Friday from the Berlin foreign
office indicate that Germany will at
tempt to meet the American demands
for the Immediate abandonment of Its
present practices in submarine war
fare. The nature Of the proposals was
not disclosed,
Count Won Bernstorff has not been
advised whether the suggestions he
recently made to his government al
the invitation of the foreign Office have
been adopted,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
BOROUGH POLICE FORCE
MAKES THREAT TO QUIT
JOHNSON WOULD
BE FINE MEMBER

years. however, he has engaged ex-
tensively in oil and gas producing and
has been one of the successful inde-
pendent producers Of tho Salem field.
In presenting his name for county
commissioner Mr.. Johnson's friends
feel that he lives in n section of the
county that has never been honored
with n member of the county court.
and while 1t is true that n member OF
the court should ut all times net for
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
TO BE TRIED TONIGHT.

Henry Herrlck and Mitchell Simon.
charged with disorderly conduct. are
to be tried before Mayor G. Fl. Gordon
In police court at o'clock this even
ing. Herrich Is under bond of $3.50.
while Simon was released on his own
personal recognlzancc. They are said
TO have been fighting when Oflcer
shope placed them under arrest.
County officers decided they had no
business to mix up In this case.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
HAND IS INJURED.

Travellers on the Baltimore and
Ohio will be sorry to learn that Cap.
tain L. 7. Lusk, the genial Pullman
conductors. has seriously bruised his
hand, which may cause blood poison
ing. While ON express No. 4, Wednes-
day night, his train came suddenly to
a stop and door jammed shut
against his hand, which was resting
on the ledge. The hand became
greatly swollen and he returned to
his home at Butler, Pa. A.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
OF County Court, Say Friends,
as He is Splendidly Quail
fled for the Place.

Accompanying this article is pic
ture of j. w. Johnson. of Tenmile dis
trict, n candidate for commissioner of
the county court on the Republican
ticket, subject to the action of the vot-
ers OF that party at the general pri-
mary election to be hold Tuesday,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28

June 6.
Mr.. Johnson enjoys a wide acquain-
tanceship in the western part of the
county, having lived at Bristol and
near Salem his entire life The pur-
pose Of this article is to introduce him
to voters In other sections of the coun-
ty. He Is a son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gro
gan johnson and is 48 years old. On
the maternal side he Is descended from
the famous Custer family. many OF
whom reside in Clarksburg. directly
related to the famous Indian fighter
of Little Big Horn fame. He was
reared on farm and still resides on
a good farm at Bristol. The last ten
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
STRIKE SPREADS
As a Result of a Parade of 200
Girl Strikers in Front of
the Deering Plant.

CHICAGO. April 2S.-The strike OF
$500 employees in the Mccormick
twine plant Of the International Har-
vester Company spread Friday to the
Deering works Of the company, where
400 men and women employed in max
ing twine walked out. They demand
higher wages and shorter working
hours.
Two hundred girl strikers paraded
in front of the plant as the day force
was reporting for work and called
upon the men to Join in the walkout.
Police made eight arrests.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
ONE FINED; THREE IN JAIL,

Two women and one man are pris-
oners in the city Jail on charges Of
assembling for immoral purposes, and
another man who was arrested along
with the trio is out s11.6O which he
paid as a fine in police court Friday
morning. The three in jail are Henry
Herrick, Nellie Stein and jamie Getz.
George Large paid the fine. All were
arrested by officer Howe early Friday
morning. County officers overlooked
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
Mr.. GALLEY
VIM Leave Tonight to Take Charse Of
His New Hotel.

Raymond ], Galley. former pro-
prietor Of the Waldo hotel. will 60 to-
night to Pittsburg. where he has p,ir-
chased a hotel and cafe. to which he
VIII give his personal attention, J,
w, Wooddell. his successor at the
Waldo. ts now In active charge OF the.
hotel. AS he Ia experienced and sue
cessful in the hotel business the fu-
ture OF the Waldo Is assured. There
are many here who regret Mr. Gaz-
leys departure but who extend hearty
welcome to Mr.. Wooddell.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
HEARING is CONTINUED.

Owing to. the absence of necessary
witnesses. the hearing of Samuel
Tuppet, an Italian, under a charge
of violating the prohibition law by
having six pints of whiskey in his
possession in Monticello avenue, was
continued Friday in Magistrate W. f.
starcher's court to May 10.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
BATTLESHIP RUSSELL is
VICTIM OF A MINE IN SEA
About 124 of Those on Board
the Vessel Are Reported
as Missing.
ELEVENTH OF KIND LOST
In Addition Thirty-Five War
ships of Various Kinds Are
among the Lost.

Wv AbboCNTGp PHESG)
LONDON. April 2S-The British
battleship Russell has been sunk by
a mine. Admiral Fremantle, the
captain Of the Russell, twenty-four
officers and 6T6 men were saved.
About 124 men from the Russell are
missing. The warship was sunk in
the Mediterranean.
Under ordinary conditions the
Russell carried between 75O and 500
men.
1t was laid down in 1899 and was
405 feet long. seventy-five feet beam,
twenty-six feet deep and displaced
$4,000 tons. 1t was armed with
four 12-inch, twelve 6-inch and six
3-pound guns and four torpedo tubes.
The Russell cost about $4,000, 900.
1t Is the eleventh British battle
ship which has been lost during the
war. In addition about thirty-five
other British warships of various
classes have been destroyed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
BRING IT ALONG.

Some time ago Democratic
newspapers made much Of the
alleged fact that Editor H. G.
Ogden had said wet Ohio towna
were near Wheeling In his In
vitation that the Republican
state convention be held In
Wheeling. Judging from what
took place here when the new
Third congressional committee
of the Democratic party met
tn the city yesterday. there
were several who brought 1t
with them, As the new district
does not border on wet terri
tory. there Is more or less
wonder as to where they got 1t,
a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
GIRL TO BE TRIED,

Mary Biafore. an Italian girl II
years old. has been required to appear
at 3 O'Clock Saturday afternoon in
Magistrate r, Edward Kidd's court to
be tried ON charge of incorrigibility
preferred by her father. Samuel. Bia-
fore, of Glen Elk. The girl declares
her father has not been treating her
right. She is now staying with an
aunt, Mrs. Pasquale Biafore, on First
street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28

the best interests Of all the county,
yet by distributing the location Of the
commissioners as widely us possible
a more just and equitable distribution
OF improvements may be expected to
all the county.
Mr.. johnson is an enthusiast for
good roads and is fully abreast with
the most progressive spirit of the
times for first class public improve
ments as the taxpayers feel able to
acquire them. His years OF exper-
fence in farming and business pursuits
make him man OF the ripe Judgment
and sound acumen necessary In a good
member OF the county court,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
HAS FEDERAL LICENSE.

WHEELING. April 2S.-Even
North Main street has its
speakeasies. 1t is declared that
one living in the upper end
need not wander far from the
intersection of Sixth street to
find a supply of the amber
fluid. According to a report the
place has been in operation for
quite n time, that there is al
ways supply of the beverage
on hand and that the place has
a federal retail liquor license.
The place while enjoying a cer-
tain popularity is said to be
80 quietly operated that some
prominent people residing
within a stones throw of the
place have not been aware Of
its character or existence.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
SWISS INDIGNANT
As a Result of the Appearance
OF a German Aeropiane So
Soon after Another.

BERNIE. via Paris. April 2s.-The
night OF German aeroplane over
Swiss territory in the region OF Por-
entruy yesterday morning occurring
so soon after previous similar flight
over tho same territory has provoked
the strongest indignation in Switzer-
land. This Is reflected In all sections
OF the press. The seml-ofilcial Bund
says the time has come to demand
from Germany something more than
expressions Of regret or excuses.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
oFFIcIAI.s HERH.

p. 4, Weir of Ptttsburs, and John
g. Williams, Of Weirton, president
and assistant president, respectively
Of the Philips Sheet and TIN Plate
Company. are prominent visitors In
the city They are inspecting the To-
cal plant of the company. President
Weir will return to Pittsburg at the
end Of the day. 1t Is his. first visit
70 the city In several months,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
TURKS DESTROY
-Four British Cavalry Squad
rons, About 800 Men, In
Battle near Quatia.

BERLIN, April 2s.-Turkish troops
annihilated four British cavalry
squardons, about 800 men. In battle
April 23. near Quatia, about twenty
five miles east OF the Suez canal, This
information was contained in. an olfic.
ial report issued by the Turkish war
department. under date Of April 81.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
MRS. HELLRR IN HOSPITAL,

Mira. Anna Heller. of Norwood.
was admitted to st. Mary's hospital
Friday morning for treatment, She
Will undergo an operation ut y
O'Clock Saturday morning. Mrs,
Heller Is daughter Of Mr., and Mira,
Leonard Phillips, Of Norwood,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
WILL PASS THROUGH.

A wire from AIRS. william Evnitz,
whose husband died this week in Mex
lea, states that she and the children
will pass through the city on No.
Saturday morning enroute to Balti-
more where the body will be buried.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
REWARD is oFFEE ED.

A. ]. Flndley. prosecuting attorney.
informs the Telegram that he has Of
fered reward Of $50 for the capture,
or information leading to the capture
Of Samuel Morrl. the Italian who Is
wanted for shooting Henry swiger.
store clerk. Tuesday night, near Rose
bud
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
VESSEL DESTROYER.


BERLIN. April ss-The admiralty
announced Friday that on the night
Of April 26-3T German naval forces
destroyed a large British guard ves-
sci on Doggerbank and brought in
fishing steamer as prize.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
TERM ENDS.

The federal court term. begun here
April IL, ended Friday. There was
considerable business. done. but most
Of the term was devoted to the trial
OF the Watson damage suit against
the railroad company.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
MoRE.rRoops ARRIVE.

\ q tsV AssoeaAvto pnEan n y n 7777I
PARIS. April 2S-A Hayas des.
patch from Marseilles reports the ar
rival Of further contingent OF Rus.
sian troops, the number OF which Is
not known. A.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
SUBMARINE SUNK.

LONDON, April 2s-A German
subarine was sunk off the east coast
yesterday. 1t was announced officially
today. Eighteen men on the sub
marine we're captured.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
WILL PREACH HERE.

The Rev. Walter NJ. Jennings, Of
Warrington, will deliver sermon to
the people Of the Industrial addition
in the Baptist church there at 1880
o'clock Sunday evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
10 FIx PRICES.

taYAssnc1AsEn raxsN u
ROME April IS A decree has
ben promulgated empowering the
government to AZ minimum prices
for the sale Of merchandise essenklaf
to the gricpitpral industrx
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been issued
to Frank p. Knots and Villa u.
Kovelesd and Harry Wineburg and
Mary Slime.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28

The cadeaza orchestra of this city,
played at the Elks' charity ball in
Parkersburg Thursday night.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight ard Saturday. Rising
temperature. Frost In ex-
posed places tonight.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-28
THE CIRCULATION

OF tho Telegram r. moro than double
the net paid circulation Of the
other Clarksburg paper.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-10
PRISONER OF FASHION
Her skirt. Wind, and Shoe Button
Halt Trafile.

NEW YORK. Dec. io.-Fuliy one
hundred vehicles were forced to wait
ten minutes at Lenox avenue and
i25th street at o'clock last night
while Walter Brown, trafflc police
man, performed AN operation with his
knife, He had to cut away a part OF
the shoe or Mrs. Cecilia Msthieson,
whS was literally prisoner OF
Mrs. Msthieson was crossing the
street when the wind blew her skirt
about her shoetopa and II caught In
one OF the patent buttons on some
new and very fashionable shoes,
caught the third An OF her right
hand between the inside of the shoe
and the shoe and her .tocking on the
end OF he wire holding the shoe
hook and she couldn't release her
finEeE In that stopping position she
screamed for help as an automobile
Nearly ran her down.
Brown held up traffic and tried TO
release the hnger, but could not.
Then he cut away the top OF the shoe.
Mrs. Mathieson was put In a taxicab
and taken to Harlem Hospital. where
Or, Roach had to perform an opera
ton to get the wire out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-10
WOULD IMPROVE
NATIONAL POLICY
Two-oay Session viii Begin
Tonight by confsrees Of
Oppressed Countries.

Beginning tonight. q two.day ses
sion Of the Conference OF Oppressed
or Dependent Nationalitics will be
held at the New Ebbitt Hotel The
conference has been founded recently
for the purpose OF developing through
the American representatives. OF the
oppressed or dependent nationaiitier
an American national policy with ref
erence TO these nationalities.
Among the peoples represented AZ
the conference are the Irish, Beigians'
Serbians, Jews. Albanians, Armenians,
Syrians, Russian Jews, croatians,
Let's, Lithunians, Poles Ukrainians,
Slovaks, Bohemians, and Firms.
Al the opening meeting tonight In
the white parlor OF the hotel. the
speakers will be Francis Hackett. OF
the editorial staff OF the New Repub-
lie: Senator Henri La Fontaine, OF
Brussels, Belgium; Prof. NJ. j. Pupin,
OF Columbia University, ana Rabpi
Al the dinner tomorrow evening
that will be the eliminating event OF
the convention, the chief speaker viii
be Nine. Aino Malmberg, or Finland.
Nine. Malmberg ~ well known as n
Finnish patriot and novelist, and the
Finnish translator OF Rudyard kip
ling and Bernard Shaw. During her
political activities several years ago
she was arrested by the Russian gov
ment In Siberia only on her promise
never to return to Russia. She has
just returned from stockholm, after
an eight months stay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-10
FUNSTON RETURNS
BApTISTS' ATTACK
General Ayers RevivaIs Would
Have Caused Riots In
Border Camps.

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 1o.--Pestered
by letter after letter Of condemna-
ton sent him by Baptist ministers
ana conventions all over the United
states, Major General Frederick Funs.
ton at last has taken up the pen In
ms own behalf In n letter to he Rev
U. b. Gambrelt, the secretary Of the
executive board OF the Baptist Cen
eral Convention.
The Rev. Mr.. Gambrelt is the cause
OF the generals trouble. Some time
ago he asked General Funston for
permission to hold services amons
me troops along tho border. He war
did not attempt TO start revivais
Inereupon the minister went away
ana has been complaining so persist
entity against the edict ever Since that
mere Is movement on foot among
INC Baptists TO carry the matter to
President Wilson.
Admits Dislike Of Revivsis.
In his letter General Funston ad-
mits that he has a dislike of revivais
among soldiers spd does not intend
to permit them among the men he
| commands.
soldiers must be protected from
imposition by their superior Officers"
he says, "and if these officers from
weakness or other reason fail in their
DUTY their only recourse In submis.
sion or riot. IL IL q safe guess that
with a typical oid-fsshioned revival
In any one OF these camps"
He also pictures the men In the
camps wandering disconsoiate over
the landscape to get away. from the