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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
TANNER WINNER ON
HUGHES SENTIMENT
Elected Republican State
Committee Retains Him as
the State Chairman.


NEW YORK, April S.-ilespond-
ing to pleas that crisis confronts
both the Republican party and the
country. and that the national situa-
tion ought to take precedence over
factional disputes, the newly-elected
Republican state committee. at a
meeting here today to effect organi.
zation. reelected as chairman Fred
erick G. Tanner, of this city,
The result was regarded by the
chairinan's 8 friends as adding strength
to the movement Of Supreme Court
Justice. Charles e. Hughes for the
presidency and toward renomina-
tion Of Governor Charles 8. Whit.
man. f
Mr., Tanners supporters placed
this Interpretation on his reelection
because OF the fact that State Sena-
tor Charles w. Wicks. Of Utica. his
defeated rival, was put forward by
William Barnes, Of Albany. United
States Senator James w. Wadsworth
State Senator Elon r. Brown and
others. who favored the nomination
of Elihu Root at the Chicago con.
vention. The Tanner faction sup.
ported the Hughes movement
The vote polled today was eighty
two for Mr.. Tanner to sixty y-three fol
Mr.. ,wicks. The latter's supporters
urged his selection on the ground
that an upstate chairman would pos.
sess, better knowledge than would
a New York city man, regarding par.
,ty conditions in upstate counties, Five
Of the 160 members Of the COMMITTEES
were absent.
No candidate for president was
mentioned, either by speakers or In
q resolution adopted after Mr.. Tan.
ner's reelection. This memorial
urged the nomination Of q tried Re-
publican, IN whose record and char
acter the nation may rely as q guar.
management OF foreign and domes-
tic affairs"
Mr.. Tanner later indicated that
personally he was opposed to Theo.
.dore Roosevelt, but he would not
make known a preference between
Justice Hughes and Mr.. Root. "He
must be a. real Republican" the
chairman said. 'sHeimust be. q Repub-
lican enrolled as d Republican, who
has been IN the party for q number
(Continued on page I, arst section.)
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
TROOPS NOT TO
BE WITHDRAWN
TO SENATE WILL VOTE SOON NEITHER A "SUB"
LAWN ON THE FINAL ARMY BILL NOR A WARSHIP
"Pork Barrel" Members
Are Round1y Denounced
By Senator Kenyon Who Cites
Instances of Attempts to
Work Nationa! Defense.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April S.
Legislators who seek to cloak all
sorts Of proposals under a plea Of
preparedness. were denounced in the
Senate today by Senator Kenyon. In
speech organizing a proposal to pro-
vide in the army bill for q govern
ment-owned fertilizer plant, the Iowa
senator read letter from former
constituent urging support for posi-
Office and public building round like
fort" and with ornamental turrets
and peaks for lookouts, SO that when
the men are at the front fighting an
invader, the women and children can
take refuge in the postofice."
Sof course, II you side against
your country and are untrue to the
flag" said the letter, you will not
oppose this building"
First we passed the Shields dam
BILL" said Senator Kenyon. because
1t was preparedness bill. Then
along came another dam bill which
we were urged to pass as part Of
the national defense. The child la
hor bill and the rural credits bill cer-
tainly are included as means OF se-
curing US against foes, and suppose
when the rivers and harbors appro-
priation bill comes along every sup
porter of every sand bottom and mud
creek will insist that the safety, of
the nation requires an appropriation
for his particular county seat"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
FURTHER DIFFICULTIES
PRESENT THEMSELVES

WASHINGTON. April s.-Ger-
niany's disclaimer OF responsibility
for the destruction OF the channel lin
er Sussex surrounds the position OF
the United States In the present sub
marine situation with further difiicul-
ties and may turn action, II any be-
taken, from the Sussex case itself to
the accumulation OF ships destroyed
without warning since Germany gave
assurances governing the submarine
campaign,
Before the next step is taken, the
collection OF evidence intended to
prove legally that the Sussex was de-
stroyed by a German submarine, will.
have to proceed further. Additional
evidence In the form OF
~ Afiidayits and Statements
gathered by the American embassy
In Paris, Is arriving on the steamer
st. Paul, due IN New York tomorrow
and will be In President Wilson's
hands Monday. ss 81
The situation will be thoroughly
discussed ut Tuesdays cabinet meet
Ing and soon afterward q decision ON
the next step is expected.
The apparent difdculties of proving
the Sussex case alone leads many Of
ficials close to the president to be-
lieve that the
Decision VIII Hinge
on consideration OF. culminatiye evi-
dence that Germans promises are be-
ing disregarded by its submarine
commanders. Upon the strength of
the evidence as Il finally is Judged
by the president and the cabinet win
depend what steps, II any, the United
States will take at this time.
The United States was described
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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
Had Anything to Do with the
Explosion on the British
Steamship, 1t Says.
.BLAMELEss mn THE OTHERS
Investigation is Alluded to As
Showing Germany Absolutely
Innocent of the Disasters.

is a
BERLIN. April 8. via London. 6:10
p. m.-The German government Is able
to announce that no German subma-
rine or warship was responsible for
the explosion which damaged the
British steamship Sussex.
When Germany on April handed
Ambassador Gerard an interim motto
replying to tho inquiries Of the United
States government regarding the Sus-
sex and four other steamers, the mat
ter Of responsibility was. still In doubt
and tho investigation was still pro-
ceeding. The Germat foreign office.
appreciating the agitation in the Unit.
ed States over these cases, transmitted
an interim response declaring the
readiness OF the government, should
the Sussex prove to have been de-
stroyed by a German torpedo contrary
to the understanding with the United
States. to. make reparation, includ-
ing the payment Of compensation. g
The Associated Press was authori-
tatiyely informed today that the In.
ycstigation has now been completed,
that all the craft which might possibly.
have been involved in an attack ON
the Sussex have reported. and that
from the reports of their commanders
II is absolutely certain that the Sussex
was not destroyed by n German tor
pedo and that Germany Is In no wise
responsible for the disaster.
From the material at hand II Will
also be possible to reply to the Aner-
lean inquiries regarding the steamers
Englishman, Manchester Engineer,
Eagle Point and Berwindvale. and es-
tablish according to the German con-
tention, that no blame attaches In.
Germany.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
TRAIN ROBBER
Charles Harrison is Indicted in
the City of Atlanta bysa
Federal Grand Jury.

ATLANTA, Ga. April s.-Charles
Harrison was indicted by q federal
grand Jury here today on a charge OF
being an accessory to train robbery
near Central. w. Va. October 8. 1915.
in which more than 100000 in un-
signed bank notes was stolen. Richard
Harrison his brother, arrested at
Grand Rapids, Mich, was a witness
before the grand Jury and is said bv
officials to have confessed.
Jeff Harrison. another brother, is
held at Parkersburg, w. Va. BENJAMIN
Mckee is under arrest at Alabama
City. Ala. William Carl Rentz, Jr..
who pleaded guilty, In Cincinnati. hav-
ing stolen money In his possession.
was brought here today for trial.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
FERRY POSTAL ROBBER
MAKES A CONFESSION
To a United States Marshal
After He SuTenders Him /.
self in San Diego.
or Assee,Arsp .nrss,

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, April B.
James Moran surrendered himself to
q United States marshal in San Diego
last night and confessed, according to
F. II. Morse. postal inspector here, to-
day. to aiding in the Liberty street
ferry postal robbery two months ago
in New York, when nearly a million
dollars in securities were stolen.
Approximately 100000 consist
ing Of four packages Of federal re-
serve notes and one package OF jew
elry, was the loot taken by James
Moran, alias A. g. Maggs, and three
: companions from mail truck in
New York February 26, according to
asscond confession which the federal
officers said the prisoner, made here
late today.
Moran was said to have told the
oficers that ne and his companions
had expected to get $1,000, 900. Mo
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
ran. according to oficials, has long
police record. ~ ~
POSTAL SERVICE BROUGHT
INTO ROBBERY DIRECTLY

-
LOS ANGELES. Calf, April g.
James Moran has confessed, accord
ing to the United States district at
torney's office that he and several
other men executed the New York
robbery.
Moran was given about 5000 and
went to San Francisco. where the loot
was to have been divided. His ac-
completes. he said, did not appear
and he went to San Diego.
The robbery plot. as explained by
Moran, leads directly into the postal
service. government authorities ad-
mltted. The plot was hatched in a
New York saloon, said to be near
Fourteenth street and Third avenue.
Federal agents were reticent as to
the number OF postal employees con-
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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
KING ALBERT
Remains at the Fighting Front
While His Birthday is Be-
ing Celebrated.

HAVRE, April g. $50 p. m.-
The birthday Of King Albert OF
Belgium was ofiicially celebrated
here today by an imposing .manifesta-
ton at the Belgian ministry Of. war.
The Ceremony was attended by all
the members Of the Belgian cabinet
and the foreign diplomats accredited
to Belgium.
King Albert remained at the fght-
Ing. front where q great number Of
cable and teiegraphic rnessage Of
congratulations were received b. him
from heads OF nations throughout
the world Z Z; ! jiiss s 2
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
Major General Funston Says
the Task of the Troopers is
Not Finished Yet.
SOON TO ovERTAKE VILLA
Wounded Bandit Chieftain Still
Directing Movements in a
General Way.
%, .s.oe,.,rp ,.s,.,

apbI o@oeCIG-
tary Baker, informally denying to-
day that immediate withdrawal from
Mexico of the American expedition
ary forces was contemplated, indi-
Gated that the war department had
information taht the United States
troopers were close upon Villas trail
and that the expedition might soon
accomplish the purpose for which it
was sent across the border.
"The object Of the expedition was
stated when 1t was undertaken" said
Secretary Baker. 1T has never been
changed. No other orders have been
given and the expedition is busy pur-
suing 1t now with what l hope Is n
fair chance Of early Success"
Reports that preparations for
withdrawal were under way were de-
clared by Mr.. Baker to have "abso-
lutely no basis of any kind"
Trucks are Ordered.
All the war departments plans for
pursuing the chase were moving for
being placed only today for fifteen
gasoltne-carrylng motor trucks for
General Pershing's campaign. The
American forces were pushing
ahead" he said, but gave no details
Of the operations.
Publication today of the text Of
the original army order Ito
cross the border q month ago re-
vealed that no specific direction to
capture or kill Villa was included.
The order. made public by Major
General Scott, chief Of staff, stated
that the work of the United States
troops would be regarded finished
as soon as Villas band or bands are
known to be broken up" and that
the Americans would withdraw "as
soon as the defacto government Of
Mexico was able to relieve them Of
this work"
Original Order Stands.
Secretary Baker and General Scott
said the order was unchanged; that
no supplement order had been given.
and that General Funston had not
petitions object had been attained.
1t was recalled on the day that the
troops crossed. Secretary Baker said
their object was to capture or dis
perse" the bandits who raided Co.
lumbus.
Secretary Lansing also issued a
statement today, saying he knew OF
no intention to withdraw the troops.
He said also that no intimation had
come from the Carranza govern
ment that defacto government Of
fcials thought General Pershing had
accomplished his mission and should
return tn United States territory.
Orders Broad. Enough.
It was stated officially today that
General Funston's orders we're broad
enough to include dealing personally
with Villa in case he should be en-
countered.
Satisfaction with the transporta-
tion situation was indicated at the
war and state departments today.
With private shippers getting sup
plies through on the Mexican rail-
ways, ultimately available to the
American troops, Secretary Lansing
believes the railway situation has
ceased to be factor.
A train which arrived here today
from Chihuahua City with several
Americans, including two women!
brought a story of the burning of the
million dollar plant Of the Durango
Lumber Company, an American con-
cern near Durango City. The plant
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
ROUGH "TRIP
Is Experienced by President
Wilson and His Party on the
Yacht, MayflOWer.

WASHINGTON, April s-Presi-
dent Wilson returned here late to.
day on the Mayflower, cutting short
a weekend trip down the Potomac
because Of severe snowstorm. The
Mayflower docked at the navy yard
here shortly after o'clock.
The presidents party had very
rough trip A severe storm was en-
countered shortly after 2o'clock this
morning in the Chesapeake bay and
the Mayflower soon began to rock.
Several Of the party became seasick.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
AUTO UNIT +.
As the Gift of Prominent Amer.
leans Will BE Turned Over,
to Russia Monday.

NEW YORK, April S.-A moto,
ambulance unit for the Russian army
the gift of prominent Americans, will
be, formally turned over to the Rus.
sian government here Monday. The
cars will be received by the Russian
consul general and his staff. after
which they will be blessed by. priest
Of the Russian orthodox church..
The unit comprises twelve ambu.
lances. two supply cars and pilot
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
Miss Betty La Fell.

Miss Betty La Fell. New York So
eiety fayorite, is said to be the pref
test girl in the winter colony at
White Sulphur Springs, West vir-
ginia. She is an outdoor enthusiast
and particularly delights in taking
long walks and rides over the shady
roads. She is shown here in an un-
conventional pose.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
GERMANS ARE DRIVING
THEIR ATTACKS HOME
On the Salient in the French
Lines Northwest of the
verdun Fortress Now.

Persistent attempts by the Ger.
mans to reduce the salient in the
French lines northwest of verdup
are resulting in steady progress for
the operation. Attacks are being
driven home on both sides of the
salient. at the northern angle Of
which lies the village of Bethincourt,
but more particularly on the vest
ern edge in the vicinity Of Haucourt.
Berlin reports the capture of two
strong points of support to the south
Of Haucourt, which passed recently
into German hands, an entire French
position along a front Of more than
mile and quarter coming into
Teutonic possession. Paris has ad-
mitted German advances here. but
declares that on the east of the SAIL
ent, the advantage in the recent
fighting has been with the French.
The present German activity in the
Verdun region is confined almost en-
tirely to this operation, although the
artillery in other sectors around the
fortress Is being intermittently em-
ployed.
Russians Repulsed.
On the eastern front there have
been no operations of major import
ance. SO far as the official reports
show. The Russians apparently are
limiting their activity at presnt for
the most part to the lake Narocz
region. south Of Dvinsk, and Berlin
declares that such attacks as have
been made there we're along a mar
row front and were easily repulsed.
Violent fighting is taking place on
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NO DISORDER.

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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-07-27
THE WEEK IN PROBATE COURT

Estate of Merrick G. Wilkins, Ru-
pert. Chas. Phillips appointed admin
istrator de bonis non with the will an
nexed.
Estate of Mary Cullinan, Arlington.
w. p. Wilson files additional bond.
Estate of Mary Cullinan, Arlington.
w. p. Wilson, admr., proposes to rem
der his final account. Hearing August
10th
Estate of Martin Cullinan, Airing
ton. w. P. Wilson, admr., proposes to
render his final account. Hearing
August 10th.
Estate of John J. Cullinan, Airing
ton. W. p. Wilson, executor, propos-
es to render his final account. Hear
ing August 10th.
Estate of Anna Cullinan, Arlington.
w. p Wilson, executor, proposes to
render his final account. Hearing
August 10th.
Estate Of Catharine Cullinan, North
Adams, Mass. w. p. Wilson, exec
utor, proposes to render his final ac
count. Hearing August 10th.
Estate of Alonzo Cooper, Arlington.
F. A. Nichols appointed admr j. w.
lyman and Frank p. Webb appointed
and commissioners.
Estate of Frances Z. Hyde, Man
chester. w. II. Shaw appointed admr.
H. N. Shaw and H. J. Fuller appointed
commissioners.
Estate Of Frances Z. Moseley, Man
chester. Will allowed. Grace Moseley
appointed executrix. E. /. Wyman
and J. c. Heinel appointed commits
sioners.
Estate Of Ellen NJ. Warm, Manches-
ter. c. P. Warner, executor, proposes
% render his final account. Hearing
August 18th.
Estate of Ira Bentley, Manchester.
Will filed for probate. Hearing Aug |
Ist nth.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-07-27

accommodation have been made in
past seasons. The seats in the stand
are to be widened and painted white
and the numbers will be in black and
easily read. This will require a large
number Of ushcrs, and they will be
provided. People living at a distance
may write the secretary any time pre-
vious to dates Of the fair and have
reservations made.
A new feature in the amusement
line will be two vaudeville stages, one
across the track in front of the large
grand stand and one in front Of the
smaller stand, A large and varied
array of vaudeville talent has been
secured and acts upon both stages will
be given throughout each afternoon Of
the fair.
The change Of policy Of reducing the
stake races to two is working out sat
isfactorily. The two stakes will be
one 2:2O pace, the purse being $1,000,
and one 2:20 trot for a like purse.
The number of entries already made In
these races is large, 90 horses being
entered for the first named race and
the same number for the trot stake,
There will be nine other trotting
events carrying purses TO the amount
of $4,000.
Both cattle and horse exhibits will
be much in excess Of last years fair.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-07-27
WARDE ONE OF THE FEATURE
ATTRACTIONS OF CHAUTAUQuA
To be Here on Third Day in a Lecture.
Recital, Shakespeare and His
Plays" Other Numbers Included in
the Program.

Without a doubt ore of the most in
teresting features Of the coming Chau-
tauqua in this town will be the APP
pearance Of the distinguished Shake
speakean actor, author and lecturer,
Mr.. Frederick Warde, IN his talk on
Shakespeare and His Plays"
Mr.. Warde has been identified with
the American stage for forty years
and has been one of the most consist
ent and faithful adherents of the
Shakespearean and classic drama
nearly all this time. For years
throughout various parts Of the coun-
try he was regarded as the greatest
exponent Of the Bard's works, With
him Shakespeare is an idol as well as
Of his works and can quote fluently
from every one Of his plays.
Frederick Warde's lectures are not
lectures in the dry sense of the word.
but more like illustrated talks, illum-
mated with frequent dramatic quota
tions from his plays. His long stage
training and magnificent voice enable
him to talk with impressive force and
magnificent distinctness. He has
happy faculty of expression and
handles his subject with such skill that
the auditor sits charmed by his elo-
quence, is completely Indifferent to the
passage Of time and when he has fin
ished invariably clamors for more.
In the South and West, where Mr..
Warde has been a Chautauqua favor
ite for the past ten years, there is
never enough room to accommodate
the audiences desirous of hearing him.
He will be one of the star numbers of
the Chautauqua in this town, appear
ing on the third evening following a
prelude by the Dunbar Singing Or
chestra.
Other members on the program are
Lee Francis Lybarger of the Philadel
phia Bar, Arthur Delroy of the New
York Psychic Club, Dr. Euclid B. Rog
ers, Andre Tridon, Mexican War cor
the American Quartet and
Clayton Conrad, O'Hara and Wetmore,
Victor's Florentine Band and Neapoli- |
tan Troubadours and Ole Theobaldi, |
famous Norwegian violinist.
All this talent can be heard on the
plan for few cents a
The season tickets are sold |
by a local committee comprising the
Chautauqua association. Get yours
to-day.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-07-27
ENVOY
WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN

"The hand that rocks the cradle" but
there is no such hand;
1t is bad to rock the baby, they would
have US understand.
So the cradles but relic OF the form
er foolish days,
When they jounced them, and they
bounced them, those poor
dwarfs Of long ago,
The Washingtons, and Jeffersons, and
Adamses, you know.
They warn US that the baby will pos
sess a muddled brain
II we dandle him or rock him; we mus
carefully refrain;
He must lie in one position, never
swayed or never swung,
Or his chance to grow to greatness
will be blasted while he's young.
All, TO think how they were rained by
their mothers long ago,
The Franklins and the Putnams, and
the Hamiltons, you know.
We must feed the baby only by the
schedule that is made
And the food that he is given must be
measured out and weighed.
He may below to inform US that he
isn't satisfied,
But he couldn't grow TO greatness if
his wants were all supplied:
Think how foolish nursing stunted
poor weaklings long ago.
The Shakespeares and the Luthers and
the Bonapartes, you know.
Ne are given a great mission, we are
here, to-day, on earth
10 bring forth race Of giants and to
guard them from their birth.
70 insist upon their freedom from the
rocking that was bad
or our parents and their parents,
scrambled all the brains they
had.
In, had they been fed by schedule,
would they have been stunted
30
he Websters and the Lincolns and the
Grants and Lees, you know?
Selected.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-07-27
NEW CANDIDATE FOR
AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS
Thomas Cave. Jr.. Present Assistant
State Treasurer, Announces His
Candidacy.

Montpelier, July 24-The candidacy
Of Thomas Cave, Jr., Assistant State
Treasurer, for the Office Of auditor Of
accounts, is announced here to-day.
Mr.. Cave is well known in Washington
County, having filed several places OF
trust, both in Barre and Montpelier.
He is a young man Of ability and his
friends have no hesitancy in proclaim
ing him the right man for the place.
In his announcement he clearly sets
forth his reasons for believing he
should be given the honor. This an
nouncement is clear cut and he makes
his claims on the fact that he has been
doing work that fits him for the Office.
Mr.. Cave was born in Barre and has
spent his life in Washington County.