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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
JUSTICE LAMAR
TAKEN BY DEATH
Distinguished Jurist is a Victim
of Heart Failure at Home
in Washington.


WASHINGTON. Jan. associate
Justice Joseph Rucker Lamar. of the
supreme court Of the United States,
died at S:13 O'Clock Sunday night Of
heart failure at his home here. He
suffered stroke Of paralysis due to
clot on the brain at White Sulphur
Springs, W. Va, on September 4, and
had attended to no offlcial duties
since that date. Twelve days ago he
contracted a severe cold which affect
cd his already weakened heart and
his condition grew gradually more
critical.
Associate Justice Joseph Rucker
Lamar had the distinction OF being
one of the few members of the court
appointed by president Of opposite
political faith. President Taft ap-
pointed him In 1910 with only two
precedents for such action. those OF
Justices Jackson and Lurton.
Justice Lamar was born in Ruck-
ersville, Ebert county, Ga, October
IA, 1857. He attended the University
of Georgia and later Bethany College,
where he was graduated in 1877, He
attended the law school at Washing
ton and Lee University, and was adj
mitted to the bar at Augusta, Ca, in
1878. He lived at Augusta until APP
pointed to the supreme court bench.
Coming from distinguished south
ern stock, he was one Of the few men
whose family had previously had a
representative on the bench. The
justice was cousin to Associate JUS
tice l.. @. C. Lamar, Of Mississippi.
who served on the bench from 1888
to 1898.
He was honored by his state by
many positions for which his learn
ing and ability as lawyer fitted him
First, he was member Of the Geor-
gia house of representatives and in
1892 was appointed by the supreme
court of Georgia as one Of the COM
missioners to prepare a code Of laws.
for the state, which code was adopted
by the general assemblyfn 1895. He
was again honored on January l.,
1901. by appointment to fill an UNI
expired term as associate justice OF
the Georgia Supreme Court and was
elected to the same position at the
ensuing election. In 1904, he re-
signed to resume the practice Of
law.
In the practice of the law, he
largely represented railroads and
other big corporations, and, yet, in
che day Of antipathy to corporation
lawyers, his integrity was so highly
regarded that the senate without de.
lay confirmed his nomination.
Early in his service on the supreme
court bench, he became recognized as
one of the most powerful members.
His opinions were finished works Of
logic. Applications for rehearings
were rare in cases decided.
Coming to Washington as man
little known beyond his state. his rise
in public estimation as member Of
the court, led President Wilson to
select him as the principal commits
sioner for the United States in the
A B C mediation at Niagara Falls in
1914 between the United States and
Mexico over conditions in the south
ern republic. In this position he ac-
quilted himself with distinction.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
DIVORCE CASE
OF Regina Gordon against Eu-
gene Gordon is on Trial in
the Circuit Court.

The January term of the circuit
court with Judge Raymond Maxwell
sitting began Monday morning. The
docket was called and about seventy
five cases were set for trial.
Cases were dropped and dismissed
as follows:
Clara E. Marckle against Elmer V.
Lowe ct al.
The Grass Run Oil and Gas Com
pany against NJ. A. Samples.
The state for the use of c. c. Nor
gan against Jasper S. Kyle ct al.
Fred L. Booher against the Balti-
more and Ohio.
Charles o. Danley against the city.
The Bessemer Gas Engine Com
pany against Jasper S. Kyle ct al.
ct al.
Alfred DeBroux against the trac-
tion company.
The Bruce Sewing Machine Com
pany against Cora Myers etal.
The Conservative Life Insurance
Company against the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company.
The divorce case Of Regina Gordon
against Eugene Gordon is on trial.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
RUSSIAN FORCES
GAINING GROUND
RepuIse the Austrian Troops
and Assume the Initiative
Do the Russians.
RUSSIANS ARE ADVANCING
Central Powers Are Said to Be
Experiencing Difficulty with
Bulgaria Now.

LONDON, Jan. 3.-The latest de-
spatches from the southern extremity
of the Russian front indicate that
heavy fighting is continuing with the
Russian army Of General Ivanoff
gaining ground. One correspondent
reports that these operations began
with an offensive movement on the
part of the Austrians designated to
strengthen their line. and that after
repulsing this attack the Russians as
sumed the initiative. 1t is evident
that the Russian advance has now ex-
tended considerable distance be-
yond the Stripa river.
In other dispatches 1t is asserted
that two great offensive actions
clashed, the Russians having ad-
vanced as threat against the leu
tons in their Balkan operations. while
the Austrians and Germans felt the
necessity of improving their positions
against the attacks expected from
General Ivanotf, early in the spring,
Whatever may be the facts there is
no doubt the result of these opera
lions will have an important eject
on the Balkan campaign, especially
In their influence on the future plans
of Roumania.
1t is reported with increasing fire.
quency that the central powers are
planning an attack on Saloniki, but
they are said to be experiencing dif-
ficulties with Bulgaria, which, &C
cording to these reports. does not
wish to participate in such cam
paign unless 1t promises something
more than expulsion of the Allies
from Saloniki. In Athens anxious
thought IS being given to the seizure
Of the conspls representing Germany
and its allies ut saloniki. 1t Is ex-
pected that so far as Greece is con-
cerned the incident will be closed
with the release Of the consuls under
safe conduct.
Germany and It's allies 'denounce
the arrest Of the consuls as viola
ton Of international law, while Bull
garia has retaliated by arresting the
French vice consul at Sofia.
England awaits with the greatest
interest details regarding the bill for
compulsory military service, which
Premier Asquith will introduce in the
House Of Commons Wednesday. II
is announced that Ireland will come
within the scope Of the bill.
Opposition to the measure, &C
cording to some newspapers, probably
will be divided into two parties, one
opposing CONSUMPTION in any form,
and the other, while admitting the
necessity of some kind Of compulsion,
opposing enlargement of the army.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
NIGHT SCHOOL
Enrolment is in Progress at the
Washington Irving High
School Building. j

Enrolment for the night school
in the Washington Irving high school
building is being engaged in at the
superintendent's office In the build
Ing. The school win begin next
Monday night. il will be conducted
from q to 8 o'clock every school
evening In four periods. All persons
between 15 and 81 years Of age will
be given free instruction and those
over 81 years will be charged at the
rate OF 81 per month, II they take all
the periods, or twenty-five cents a
month for a period.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
AEROPLANES
Are Used for Ambulance Work
in War for the First Time
on Record.

PARIS, Jan. 3.--Aeroplanes were
used for the first time on record DUR
ing the retreat from Serbia by the
French military mission. says Henri
Barley. war correspondent Of the
Journal.
The Balkan mission was at Pris-
rend. There were number Of sick
persons. IL was impossible to carry
them ON stretchers, but It was de-
termined not to abandon them. The
French still had six aeroplanes. They
had been exposed to rain and snow
for two months, but were still In
working order. Colonel Fourier
placed on these aeroplanes the sick
men who conditions was most grave.
and sent them by air to Scutari.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
GERMAN EMPEROR
Is Reported in Dispatches from
Switzerland and Italy as
Seriously III.
tsY assoelArs. ....s,

PARIS, Jan. 3.-Despatches from
Switzerland and Italy continue to af-
firm that the illness of Emperor VIII
liam is serious. 1t is stated that he
was operated on last Wednesday sue
cessfllly but that the nature Of the
operation is not specified.
1t is stated that the emperor is suf-
fering from a deep-seated affection of
which the cutaneous eruption is but
an incidental symptom and the malady
is complicated by the temperance Of
his old throat trouble which has ex-
tended to his mouth. 1t is even as
serted that it will be necessary to pro-
vide him with an artificial palate made
of silver
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
RIVERS RECEDE
With Cold Weather and Dam
ger Of Disastrous Floods
Seems Over Now.
.sv AsseeIAIso rREss,

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. with
clear, cold weather prevailing gem
orally rivers and smaller streams
throughout central and northern
Ohio began to recede Monday and the
danger of disastrous floods seemed
to have been passed.
At Findlay. where water covered
the floors OF 500 houses In the north
and eastern sections Of the city. the
Blanchard river began falling as did
Eagle creek, Its main tributary. In
terurban traction lines that have been
out Of commission are preparing to
resume traffic.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
CRISIS MOVING
FORWARD FAST
And President Wilson Is to
Hurry Back to Washington
City Tonight.
TO GATHER AFFIDAvlTs
Charge of Austrian Embassy
Asks That Judgment Be
Suspended at Present.
sy A..oe,.r.o r..s.,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.---The new,
International crisis brought on by the
Teutonic submarine campaign In the
Mediterranean moved forward swift
ly today and was marked by several
outstanding developments.
President Wilson has cut short bis
honeymoon at Hot Springs, Va, and
will leave there tonight, arriving IN
the capital early tomorrow to take
personal charge Of the situation.
Baron Zwiedlnek, charge OF the
Austrian embassy, assured Secretary
Lansing that should 1t be found an
Austrian submarine sunk the Persia
with loss Of American lives his gov
eminent would promptly give repair
alton and satisfaction. He asked that
Judgment be suspended until all the
facts were known.
The state department instructed
Ambassador Penfeld at Vienna TO
make inquiries for information look
Ing to determine the nationality OF
the submarine and in any event de-
yelop the facts In the case.
Consuls and consular agents IN the.
vicinity Of Alexandria were instruct-
ed to gather affldRvits from the Per-
sla's survivors and any others which
might throw light on the situation.
The fact that the Persia mounted
one gun was disclosed in q despatch
from American Consul Garrels at Al
exandria. What effect that will have
ON the situation cannot be definitely
determined untilsit is known wheth-l
or the gun was mounted for ohense
or defense.
Everywhere in Washington N Of.
flcial and diplomatic circles and ~
the capitol, where Congress reassern-
HES tomorrow. after the holiday re-.
cess. the situation was viewed a.
fraught with grave eventualities,
+ }.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
TO ABDICATE
Throne is King Frederick in
Favor of His Eldest Son,
Prince George.

PARIS, Jan. 3.-"A report is cur
rent that King Frederick August, OF
Saxony, is considering the idea Of alb
dicating In favor OF his eldest son.
Prince George" says the Journal In
despatch from Basel, owing to tho
growing discomfort OF the population,
which on several occasions has taken
the form Of hostile demonstrations
against the king. There is no con-
firmation of this report"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
BURIED AT MoRGANrowN.

The burial OF the body OF Miss
vada Hinkle, who died Friday at
Stealey Heights, was made Sunday
at Morgantown. Miss Hinkle resided
in Plttsburg until compelled to some
to the home of her father recently
by illness. Her last days were made
easier by the constant and kind atten-
tion given her by members Of the
family, including her stepmother.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
Two ARE KILLED.

SACRAMENTO, Calf, Jan. "A
Grande and A. Argoni were killed In
stantly, and Peter Apostolic died this
from injuries received by
the explosion Of dynamite bomb
thrown through the window of the
Apostolic home at midnight. They
dynamite was the result Of a feud
among garbage men.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
FRE|GHTER sunk
BY a Submarine According to
AdWices lust Received by
Owner of the Vessel.
Inv AnaoeiA1rn raEnrl

TOXIC, Jan. 3.-The owner of the
Japanese freighter Kenkotu Maru has
been advised that the vessel was sunk
by a German submarine in the Medi-
terranean on December 20. The MEM
bers of the crew were landed at Can
mes, France. The Kenkotu Maru was
under charter by a foreigner. 1t was
loaded with hemp at Manila and sailed
for Italy ana England.
1t was a steamer Of 2,109 tons. II
sailed from Manila November 6.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
OIL UP
Again in the Lima and FindIay
Markets, the Advance Be-
ing Ten Cents.

LIMA, o., Jan. S-Another In
crease of ten cents was recorded in
all Lima and Flndlay grades Of crude
oils here Monday. New quotations
announced here were: North and
South Lima, 1.43; Indiana. $1.2S;
Wooster. $3.50.
At Friday. Princeton and Illinois.
$1.57; Plymouth. $1.SS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
COLD SNAP
'ntervenes to Prevent a Flood
from the Ohio River in the
City of Pittsburg.

PITTsBURG. Jan. 3-While the
Ohio river had reached 2O.5 feet in
the channel here this morning and
was rising slowly the local office OF
the weather bureau said the cold snap
had interviewed to prevent a flood.
Some people were driven from their
homes in lower Allegheny and a num-
her OF mills were flooded. The gas
oline packet Grantsville running be-
tween Pittsburg and Monongahela
river points broke away from It's
moorings early today and burned In
midstream with a loss of $500
There were no casualties. -
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
VAN HORN DEAD.

KANSAS CITY. Jan. 8. Colonel
Robert Thompson Van Horn, founder
Of the Kansas City Journal and pioneer
Journalist and statesman Of the middle
West, died at his home here today. He
was 81 years old. Death was due to
the inHrlnities Of age.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
OSWALD sunk
Still Another British Steamer is
a Victim Of the Destructive
Submarine.
.tsY AssocinrEo PRssn
LONDON. Jan. 3-The British
steamer ST. Oswald has been sunk.

The st. Oswald was in the service
Of the British government and pre-
sumably was sunk in the Medlterra'
mean. Its movements had not been
reported since October 10, on which
date 1t arrived at Mudros island from
Alexandria.
The st. Oswald was 361 feet long
Of $3.50 tons gross 1t was built In
1905 and owned by the British and
Foreign Steamship Company, Of Liy-
erpool.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
TO RELEASE GERMANS.

WASHINGTON. Jan. S.--The state
department was officially advised
Monday that the French government,
in response to representations made
by the United States, has ordered the
immediate release Of Germans recent
ly removed from American ships on
the high seas by the French cruiser
Des Carries.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
WILSON OUT ON BOND.

Edward Wilson, colored, who was
recently arrested on warrant charg-
ing him with violating the prohibition
law, furnished bond Of $500 for his
appearance before Magistrate Carter
for hearing Tuesday afternoon and,
was released from custody.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
MRS. MEEKs DEAD.

Mrs. Almira Meeks, aged IS years,
died at j o'clock Monday morning at
her home on Penn avenue, Salem. after
a lingering illness Of a complication
OF diseases. The funeral arrangements
have not been made Yet but the burial
will be In the Eddy cemetery at
Miletus.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
A|RSH|P ATTACK
BY Germans on a Fortified
Campof the Allies Causes
a Great Panic.
t.y ASSOCIATED RAGS,

BERLIN, Jan. 3-The German
aeroplane attack on the fortified camr
of the Entente forces at Saloniki'
which began last Thursday afternoon.
caused an Undesirable panic there,
according to the Tageblatt's CORE
spondent at Sofia. Troops ran hither
and thither in wild confusion and
horses broke their halters and gal
Hoped furiously about, the despatch
adds.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
WEEK OF PRAYER.

A week Of prayer will be observed
by the Central Presbyterian church
tonight, and continuing
through Friday night. The pastor.
the Rev. Herbert Justin Allsup. Will
speak every evening at 80, and TIE
public will be cordially invited.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
HEAVY BATTLE STILL RACES
uNDERGoEs OPERATION.

Hanson Sharp. proprietor OF the
Waldo hotel barber shop. underwent
u surgical operation Monday morn
ing at local hospital. 1t was sue
cessful and his speedy recovery is
now expected.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
no PREACH.

The Rev DR.. L. E. Ressegger, Of
.Buckhannou, Methodist Episcopal
district superintendent. win preach
at 1880 o'clock Tuesday night In the
NOrthview Baptist church.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
RATES REFUSED.
CIV Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3..Pro-
posals for new combinations Of
rates which would raise the
freight rate on coal twenty to
sixty cents a ton from the
Kanawha and Big Sandy fields
In West Virginia and Kentucky
to points In central Kentucky
were disapproved today by the
Interstate Commerce Commits
sion.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been issued
to William T. Miller and Dorothy NJ.
Palmer and Laco q. Reed and Alpha
B. Johnson,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03

Miss Mabel Smith, who was at
home for Christmas, has returned to
Mt. Holyoke, to resume her studies
for the winter.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
JAPANESE WARSH|PS
Will Sail for Suez Canal Pre-
sumably to Protect Japa-
nese Shipping.

TOXIC, Japan, Jan. S.-Announce-
ment is made by the Jill shimpo that
a squadron Of Japanese warships will
sail for the Suez canal presumably
to protect Japanese shipping. 1t Is
said the armored cruisers Kasuga,
Tokiwa and Chitose have been as
signed for this service.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03

Though the czar is the nominal
.on,mander-ir chief Of the Russian
armies, 1t Is no secret that the real
man at the head is General Michel
Vassilievitch Alexeiff. whc u the
nominal chief Of the venera' stat.
He seems TO be The man who has
come through the close sitting IT
time and stress. Since he took charge
there has been new spirit In the
Russian armies.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
HAS RHEUMATISM.

Edmund Southern, a veteran sar-
dis district Democrat, was a city Wis
itor Monday the first time in more
than two months. He is afflicted
with rheumatism but his condition is
gradually improving.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03

The reported decision Of the Jap
anese government to send a squadron
to the Suez canal follows the sinking
Of two japanese steamships In the
Mediterranean. The passenger
liner Yasaka Maru was torpedoed
off Port Said on December FL. The
frelghter Kenkoku Maru was sunk by
a submarine on December 80. Those
on board both vessels were rescued.
The Japan Mail Steamship Company,
which controls the bulk Of Japanese
shipping, has abandoned the Suea
route. '-te' 81
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-03
TAE WEATHER

Pair and colder tonight. Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-17
BUSINESS OF 1915ON
OUR STEAM RAILROADS

a total Of 53,5S7.352 passengers were
carried during the past year over the
eight standard gauge steam railroads
In Maine. as against 52,9l8,4l5 for the
preceding year. an increase Of 66S.937.
according to report made public by
the Public Utilities Commission Thurs
Cay. During the past year a total of
140.22S passengers were carried over
the three narrow gauge roads against
159,597 for the preceding year, a de-
crease Of 1850.
The following shows the number of
passengers carried during the past
year on the. standard gauge roads,
Bangor & Aroostook. 74o.s55: Boston
& Maine Railroad. 4s.3ss.177: Canadian
Pacific Railway. 1S0.S6S: Georges VAL
ley Railroad, 1855: Grand Trunk Rail-
way. 294.959: Maine Central Railroad.
3.779.05o; Rangeley Lakes & Megantic
Railroad, 2,723: York Harbor & Beach
Railroad, 195,030.
The following shows the number of
passengers carried during the past
year over the narrow gauge roads:
Bridgton & Saco River Railroad, ga
6O4: Kennebec Central Railroad, &c.
s4s: Monsoon Railroad, s,049: Sandy
River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-17
New Corporations

The articles of incorporation of the fol-
lowing corporations have been approved
by the Office of attorney general Of the
State of Maine:
American International Trading Co.. or
ganized March Is at Augusta. Capital
$500. 600. of which $4,000 is common and
s25p, 0oo is mutual; par value S1o0; moth
ing paid in: Pres. and Treas, T.. NJ.
Leavitt, Augusta: clerk. s. l.. Fogg, Au-
gusta: directors, the above and Frank f.
Southland. Augusta. Purposes, to sell
goods of American manufacture for for
eign markets. do real estate, milling,
manufacture and deal in machinery, fire.
arms, ordinances and munitions, etc. APP
proved March 16.
Smyrna Mills Grange store, organized
at Hoult March 10. Capital. $4,000. all
common; nothing paid in. par value So
Pres, Goodwin W. Wiseman of Smyrna
clerk. and Treas, Augustus b. Libby Of
Merrill: directors, the above and Azial
Roach of Merrill. Purpose. to conduct a
Grange general store and business. APP
proved March 16.
Horace A. Weeks. Inc. organized March
IL at kittery. Capital $4,000. all common;
par 500. nothing paid in. Pres. clerk,
Horace Mitchell Treas, Fl. A. Paul
directors. the above and NJ. G. Mitchell
and Benz. +. Bunker. all of kittery. Pur-
poses, to manufacture and deal in last,
shoe trees filters and other findings used
in manufacture of lasts and accessories
Approved March 16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-17
State House Chat

r. J. McArdle of Bangor has been
amounted chief of tariffs and scheo-
Mos Of the Maine Public Utilities Com
mission and will at once remove from
Rangor to the Capital city. He has
been with the Bangor e. Aroostook
Railroad as chief clerk of the freight
department and previously had held
similar positions with the Boston &
Maine. Maine Central and Atchison
Topeka & Santa Fe Railroads.
Chief Engineer Paul D. Sargent OF
the Highway Commission went to
Bangor Thursday TO attend and adj
dress the Good Roads meeting, at
which the members Of the commission
were also guests and speakers.
Irwin w. Barbour, assistant engi-
neer Of the Highway Commission, was
in Fort Fairfield Thursday. the guest
of the Fort Fairfield Auto Association.
A banquet was given in the evening.
at which he was the principal speaker.
Repeated questions are received as
to what restrictions the State can make
as to the intensity Of the lights car
ried by automobiles and a great guam
tity Of written and printed matter is
circulated as to what is done and can
be done in other states. Inquiry of
Harold E. Davis Of the automobile de-
partment brought the answer that