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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09

sMrs.#Edward Cooper, wife OF Con
gressman Cooper, was at home yes.
terday from 8 until 6 in her suite at
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09

Mother Jones, at the afternoon mass
meeting. OF the strikers, delivered a
scathing attack on employers. She
said American life was founded on a
strike The American revolution was
astrike against tyranny and the Amer
acanFspirft thus expressed today was
aYefsel to Industrial tyranny.
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-09

Parcel -Four BY Harriet ]. Reed
and husband by deed bearing date
October i, 1892, Of record In said
Clerks Office I'm Deed Book No: 5s.
page 40s. z q e. N "
Parcel Five BY Sohn r: Baker and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
PAN-AMERICANS PLAN
STEP TO URGE NATIONS
INTO ARMED ALLIANCE
Delegates to Congress Will Pre-
sent Memorial to 21 Coun-
tries to Solidify Western
Hemisphere Union
WAR OVERTOPS ALL ELSE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-Unlcss there
is an unexpected hitch in the program,
the entire Pan-Amercan Scientific Con-
gress will go on record before final ad-
Journment In favor of n defensive alli-
ance among the 81 republics of the
Americas.
A resolution to this effect is in the
hands Of one of the South American dele
gates and has been approved by the
Executive Committee.
Sentiment among the delegates to the
congress is overwhelmingly in favor of
this action, in the hope that II will in
fiuence the home Governments of all of
them. The scientific angle of the conven-
tion has been almost lost sight of in the
agitation to realize the European menace
to the Americas and be prepared to pre-
sent solid front against foreign at
tempts to encroach on American soil.
The members of the congress have no
powers to bind their Governments to any
action, but as many of the delegates are
connected with the diplomatic and other
services OF their Governments action by
the congress today could be taken as n
correct Indication of the official feeling
toward the project. 1t Is known that sew
eral of the larger South American Gov
ernments have virtually Endorsed such a
stand by the delegates here
The meeting today was the first of the
entire congress since its inauguration
Monday. Cablegrams from the Presidents
of all the Latin American Governments
represented were received, congratulating
the congress on the closer relationships
1t is accomplishing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
PEACE PARTY 'PINCHED'
TO PREVENT ATTACK BY
NEW YEARS REVELERS
Interned' at Banquet in Copen-
hagen and Later Escorted
to Their Hotel by
the Police
NO PUBLIC MEETINGS

COPENHAGEN. Jan. 1.-The Ford
last night. For several hours the dele
gates were virtually prisoners. guarded
by the police to prevent them from be-
coming objects of attack by New Years
Eve merrymakers in the streets
The delegates were invited to attend n
banquet in the Royal Shooting Club. They
promised United States Minister Egan
they would not leave while the banquet
entire delegation was "interned,' and
when the banquet was over they were
escorted to their hotels by the police.
Governor Hanna. of North Dakota, who
was seriously i'll in a hospital here, was
better. It was learned today. The Rev.
Charles +. Aked, of San Francisco, re-
mained at Stockholm on the verge of a
nervous collapse. Many of the delegates
are suffering from severe colds.
Only 90 persons greeted the delegates
upon their arrival here yesterday. There
was no formal reception. Nine. Schwm-
mer. who preceded the party to Copen-
hagen to make arrangements, was awak-
ened at her hotel at night and warned
by the police that she would not be per-
mitted to arrange for public meetings.
Business Manager Plaintiff frightened the
reins little more on delegates eXpend-
lures on the party's arrival here. He or
dered the peace pil-rims to carry their
own baggage. At Christiania and Stock
holm baggage was carted to the hotels
at Henry Fords expense.
After five days visit here the eXpedl-
tion will sail next Wednesday for Rotter
dam on the steamship A. p. Bernstorff.
As the American legation refused pass
ports into belligerent countries. the boat
was chartered for the trip.
Only a few are expected to make the
voyage, however. as about 40 members are
preparations to sail for the United
States from here.
In addition to the gift of $500 an
nounced Thursday for the Scandinavian
peace societies, another gift of $4,000 was
wired from the paciflsts special train for
charity.
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DUELLI D'ARTIGLIERIA
in CORSO SLJ TUTTO IL
FRONTE, DICE CADORNA
.Truppe Alleate Sbarcano Anche
| a Kavala ed Orfani, in Vici-
nanza del Confine della
Bulgaria
SITUAZIONE IMMUTATA

ROMA. Gennaio
II Ministero della Guerra ha pubblicatC
questa mattina IL seguente breve rap
porto del generate Cadorna:
"Su tutto IL fronte di battaglia italo-
austriaco sono in corso combattimenti di
artiglieria II nemco ricorre sempre
alPnso dele bombe di gas astssiante.
facendone cadere molte sulle nostre posi-
o.fi in Val Daone e sulle allure ALA
phnstra del Chiese.'
De crede che lie truppe di Cadorna con-
,,en ino Ia loro lenta offensiva qua e
Aratlel Trentino sui fronte dell Isonzo.
- one la lotta sia presso che inCessante
S1ir almente sulle colline ad ovest di
=zsprini la, sui tratto che CORE da II Sa-
,rmvo ed Il Calvario. motto vicino allie
,overiell Isonzo.
e soldie' appreso che Eella battagIia navale
z iicattsi mercoledi' mattina al largo di
90 nEzo, gil austriaci oltre ad avere af-
= randi due cacciatorpedlniere e distruttO
e7Nas sroaeroplanO, ebbero danneggiati pi-
te 70 gravemente anche la nave esplo-
oNufe gil altri tire cacciatorpediniere
TSessrmavano la squadra leggera che 81
-rv2Sl cata a bombardare DuraZZo.
81 apprende che truppe aIleate sono
sbarcate ad OTfani ed a Kavala, sui Mare
Egeo. Questi due punt di sbarco sono i'm
territorio greco. ma sono piu' vlcini ALA
ferrovia che porta da Nish a Constantine
gli alleau abbiano voluto asslciuararsi
due punt di partenzo per minacciare di
fianco lie COMMUNICATION bulgare tedesche.
Nulla 81 sa pero' circa repoca in cui al
leau potrebbero iniziare In loro offensiva.
Non e. improbable che essi aspettino II
risultato della nuova offensiva russa nella
Galizia orientale nella Bucovina, e
forse finterventO della Rumania nella
guerra europa fianco degli alleati.
Nella Macedonia e nell'Albania. mono
stRnte che unagenzia tedesca annuncii
un' altra scontitta dele forze scribe nella
zona di Elbassan. la situaZione Timane i'm
mutata, mentre mel Montenegro rofen-
silva sustriaca e. stata fr; strata da una
serte di vittorie montenegrlne. In unul-
TINA battaglia svoltasi mel territorio del
re Nicola gil austriaci hanno perduto 1850
pFigionieri.
ii goyernO austriaco Ia ceduto COM
pletamente sullaffare dell 'affondamento
dell Aneona al gOverno americana, con-
cedendO lutte le domande che n pTesi-
dente Wilson aveva fattO nella prima
nota. II governo austriaco riconosce che
/ passeggeri di un piroscafo devono essere
salTad prima che 81 proceda all'anonda-
n4ento. aceetta di indennizzare gil ameri-
eani che hanno perduto la vita sono
stati danneggiad mel disastro ed afferma
di avere gia' punito il comandante del
sottnmarino che affondo fAncona. Nom
dinaeno II goyernO austriaco dice nelia
nota ultima moltissime cose inesatte che
sono state samenite anche oggi dalla dot
foressa Greil. che e una superstite, del
TAneona che 81 trOYa attualmente a New
York
la Tribuna di Roma. eommentando La
meta austriaea dice enc Ia sottomissione
deli li.AustTia e. eompleta avendo accet-
tate lutte le domande eontenute nella nota
Americana.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
I.'CONSCRIPT" ACT
BREAK IN
BRITISH CABINET
'iome Secretary's Resigna-
tion Reported in Hands
of Premier Asquith
RsREYs MAY BE NEXT
Opponents of Compulsion Unite
to Fight Proposed
Draft Bill
LONDON, Jan. 1.

LONDON Jan. I.
The Cabinets third and fourth meetingi
OF this week, called to discuss the stua.
tfon arising from the failure of Lort
Derby's enlistment campaign, were held
yesterday. The failure of certain mem
bers TO attend gave rise to speculation as
to their probable designations
The Daily News and Leader Of this
morning says that Sir John Simon, Sec
rotary of State for Home Affairs, has
actually presented his resignation to Pre-
mier Asquith. His withdrawal from the
Cabinet mas been predicted because OF
his opposition to the Premier's conscrip-
tion policy.
The Foreign Secretary Sir Edward
Grey, and the War Secretary, Earl Kit
chener, are also mentioned in connec-
tion. with possible changes In the Cab
met, but - several members Withdraw
II is how clear the Government will not
break over the question.
Sir Edward Grey has been on the verge
of handing In his reCignaton for several
days, and II is not Impossible that he
may yet do so. lie has always been
opposed TO conscrption and has grown
more strongly so as the war progressed.
This statement is made on the Informal
tion of friend who has his confidence.
The fear was expressed on Thursday
that Walter Runciman. president of the
Board of Trade who had failed to attend
recent cabinet meetings, also might re-
sign. There were predictions I'm certain
quarters. too, that Lord Buckmaster, the
Lord High Chancellor and Reginald Nc
Kenna, Chancellor of the Exchequer
might withdraw from the Government
but these have not been fulfilled.
The reported resignation OF Sir Jonn
Simon has not come as a surprise, as 1t
was stated Thursday that absence from
this mornings cabinet meeting would be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
BILLY SUNDAY IN TOWN
Passes Through En- Route to Trenton
for Revival

BElly'. sunday was In town a few min
4Etez this afternoon. and held an inf0T-
saal reception ia Broad Street station
lis train reached here al sos and
araad few minutes before going on
eu York A special stop Was made
ton q let the evangelist and his
iraiu there. HIS revival begins
enrrow.
1s NET - the Rev. Henry
astor 6 lhe Fir7t Presby
II A Naefheea E2-As-
esn Z sa 4Q1ae of rs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
SHORE SALARY JUMPS STIR IRE
Atlantic County Probation Officer and
Aid Get Increases

ATLANTIC CITY, Jan. 1.-There was
criticism in political circles here today
over the action of County Judge Shinn in
giving County Probation officer Henry
Scull. Democratic county leader, and
his assistant New Years presents by
raising their salaries. Scull to $500 and
his aid to $500. Allen B. Endcott, Scull's
Republican predecessor, served for $500 a
year. without an assistant.
Democrats of all clans are gathering
here today to discuss get-together plans
under orders from Trenton
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
WV. ASTOR, ONCE
AMERICAN, NOW
BRITISH LORD
Elevation to Peerage May
Be for His War
Fund Gifts
KING HoNoRs OTHERS

LONDON, Jan. 1.-Two native-bori
Americans become Peers of Great Britain
| through the distribution Of New Year,
honors by King George. They are VII
! liam Waldorf Astor and Sir Thoma:
| Shaughnessy.
The New Years honors are as follows
Baronies-Willam Waldorf Astor Sill
Thomas Shaughnessy, Sir Alexander
Henderson, Lord Charles Beresford Cap.
tain Cecil William Norton, David Alfred
Thomas.
Knights Of the Garter-Earl Curaon and
the Duke of Devonshire
Niscount-Lord Mersey.
Baronetcies-Admral Sturdee, Sir Will
liam Goschen, A. a. Booth chairman of
the Cunard Line, Sir Charles johnson.
TWO SURPRISES.
There was one notable surprise-the
comforting of a peerage on William WAL
dorf Astor who years ago became an ex-
patrlate. Another surprise, which is
certain to be as popular as It is har-
monious with the spirit of the day, is
the appointment OF William or, as he
is better known, "Wlll" Crooks, the
Labor leader, to the Privy Council
Emperor Nicholas. of Russia. is made a
British field marshal, and u. A. Thomas.
known In the United States and Canada
for his recent work in arranging for
supplies of munitions for Great Britain,
goes TO tne House OF Lords,
Mr.. Astor's title Is considered as being
the fuhlment of the ambition which
brought him to England 16 years ago to
become a British subject There is no
one able to recall a former instance of
an American becoming a British peer,
except II was the case of Lord Fairfax
of Cameron. 1t is gossip that some of
the Kings advisers entertain the belief
that Mr. Astor's honor will be especially
pleasing to Americans.
OFFENDED KING EDWARD
Mr. Astor's reputed candidacy for the
oeerage was topic which greatly en-
crossed society after he launched his
,areer as British subject Unfortu-
lately for his ambitions, they were be-
,louded by an incident which Is supposed |
o have Incurred for him King Edwards |
lispleasure. a popular British officer is |
aid to have appeared at reception in |
ir. Astors London mansion, whose name |
vas not on the invitation list The Of |
Ger arrived with a party of invited guests |
With whom he had been dining, which Is |
frequently the case in London society. |
fr Astor 1t Is said. requested the officer
o depart, and King Edward was reputed 1
o have been much irritated. since the
fflcer held high place in the Kings |
steem. This story was current and |
'idely published at the time.
Crooks is the second Labor party leader
o be made a member of the Privy Coun-
II, which, theoretically. consists OF the
ting's special advisers When King Ed
'ard VII gazetted John Burns to the
ouncil there was great speculation as to
'hether Honest John" ever would con-
ent to exchange his bowler hat and
eefer jacket for the trapping appertain-
* to that office, but he appeared on the
ecessary occasions in all the glory of
old laced coat knee breeches silk |
chapeau and court sword.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
BERLIN OFFERS
SETTLEMENT ON
U-BOAT ISSUES
Hastens to Follow Vienna's
Lead in Complying With
u. s. Demands
WANTS TO SAVE IT'S FACE

WASHINGTON, Jan. ]. - Austria's
prompt acquiescence in the ,rican de-
mands concerning the Ancona has brought
Germany to the point of settlement in
the Lustania negotiations.
The full fTlcial text of the Austrian
note. received here last night from Vi
emma, bears out the unofficial teXt printed
this morning. 1t shows that Austria has
punished the submarine officer, Is Will
ing to pay indemnity for American lives
and property and concurs In the princi-
p that enemy private vessels shall not
be sunk until passenger and crow are
safely taken off. Final settlement is
left to diplomatic conversations and the
United States Is expected by Austria TO
set forth exactly the limits to which sub
marine warfare may be carried without
violating Internal NAL law
AS soon as Ambassador Bernstorff
learned of Austria's attitude he hurried
to the State Department and held Q. con-
ference with Secretary Lansing.
AS result of this conference there is
but one point of Issue left between the
United States and Germany. II Is: How
cnn Germany frame n disavowal or tho
Lusltania attack which will oatisfy the
United States and be well received by
the people of Germany?
The official text of the Austrian note
shows that tho Dual Monarchy not only
meets the cardinal points Of the Amer
lean demand. but gives ASSURANCES for
the future which are considered moro
satisfactory in their extent than those
which were given by Germany.
While the full American official view
will not be known until after President
Wilson has studied the reply, It may be
stated authoritatively that danger of
rupture of diplomatic relations has
passed, and that the controversy now
enters the same stage as the Lusitania
negotiations with Germany, on even
more favorable basis.
Austria in the Ancona case has sub
scrlbed to the principle that no ships will
be sunk. unless they offer resistance or
flee. without the persons aboard being
brought to safety.
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safety. The nationality of the subma-
rine was also a point on which informa-
tion here was lacking and vital.
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NEW DIPLOMATIC CRISIS
IN PERSIA SINKING
Continued from Page One

| continued from rage One
safety. The nationality of the subma-
| rine was also point on which informa-
tion here was lacking and vital.
A POSSIBLE EXCUSE.
Shock over the Persias sinking was ag-
| gravated by the short lapse of time since
| the Austrian note to this country was de-
| livered. This was handed to Ambassador
| Penfeld at Vienna on Wednesday and
within "a hours the Persia was attacked.
| If an Austrian submerslble was respon-
sible, 1t is expected Austria's eXuse will
be that new orders for legal conduct OF
her undersea operations had not yet
reached the commander of the attacking
, submarine.
The State Department was anxiously
awaiting word from London regarding
the Persia's passenger list to learn def
nitely whether other Americans than
Consul McNeely were aboard. But the
presence OF a single American there, with
his life placed in jeopardy, was regarded
as presenting case for action by this
Government. The Austro-German agree
ment to care for safety of passengers on
vessels attacked was also regarded as
extending TO all passengers, regardless
of whether any Americans were among
them.
SHIP MAY HAVE BEEN ARMED.
Only a single glimmer OF light was ap-
parent, officials said. That was that
either the big steamship had tried to
escape and that therefore her torpedoing
would be excusable under international
law or that she tried to resist. At the
German embassy, while 1t was said that
no information regarding the matter was
available, all information at hand there
indicated that the p. and o. liners all are
armed and, II that is so, their status
would be that of an auxiliary cruiser
and not of a peaceable liner
The suggestion was made in official
quarters here today that the Persia might
have been sunk by a Turkish submarine
A number of the latter have been very
active. In addition Germany has trans
ferred to the Turkish flag several OF her
own undersea boats which are now flying
the Turkish flag.
Until the nationality of the submarine
can be established this Government can
do nothing But, because of the uncer-
tainty. and the fear that after all the
promises already made may not have
been kept, there was a very general feel
ing OF nervousness in official circles that
has not been paralleled since the anxious
hours that followed the sinking OF the
Lusitania.
Consul McNeely was appointed to the
Government service october IS last. He
Is a native OF Monroe. y. c.
HOT SPRINGS, Va, Jan. 1.-Presi-
dent Wilson was In close touch with de-
velopments regarding the sinking of the
British liner Persia He received re-
ports from Secretary OF State Lansing
as fast as they reached the State De-
partment The President refused, how
ever, TO make any comment.
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LONDON. Jan. l.

LONDON, Jan. /.
The Austro- Germans, to counter the
| new Russian offensive, have launched
fresh attacks in eastern Galicia, accord
Ing to admissions from Petrograd. The
| Germans are seeking, IL Is believed here.
| to forestall Rumania's entry into the war.
| which is expected with the clearing Of
| the Austrlans from Bukowina. and to
regain before tho new year the last foot
| of Teuton soil in the possession OF tho
| enemy
Tarnopol, about 60 miles east OF Lem
berg is the chief objective of Won Lin
singer. This is an important railway
| junction and the key to Galicia, and so
| long as 1t is held by the Russians there
is always the menace of q return OF the
invasion which last spring swept clear to
the Carpathians.
Petrograd also reports that the Ger
mans have taken the initiative and are
attacking in close formation at SRla
Szcky and at Novo Alexiniec. Like Tar
nopol, the latter city is important strate-
gically as the centre of the principal
wagon roads of western Galicia.
If the Germans have really undertaken
a serious offensive In this district, 1t is
believed here that 1t is with troops with
drawn from the Macedonian field. re-
ported from Rome several days ago The
drawn too thin to permit of the necessary
concentration Of troops for such an at
tack otherwise.
The battle on the southern front is still
the subject of much conjecture. according
to Petrograd dispatches. There Is little
official detail concerning II, and nothing
but conflicting rumors from other sources.
9TH" General Staff" says the Petro-
grad Reich, draws attention for third
time to the fact that the battle is still
continuing from the Pripet southwark
and in Galicia, but at the same time 1t
gives no details. The last German off,
cial reports said the Germans had taken
the initiative in the offensive at Sale
S2czyky and that the troops were ad-
vancing in close formation. Apart from
this, the news has crept in of a Ger
man attempt to break through the Rus
sian line at Novo Alexiniec and also TO
take Tarnopol.
Not waiting for official confirmation
of the above, we point out the prob
ability of the German concentration In
the Galician Volnsky theatre, both at
Tarnopol and at Novo AleXiniec. as be-
ing of great strategic Importance. The
Russians possession of Tarnopol gives
them complete control of the chief rail-
ways of eastern Galicia. while Novo
Alexiniec is the centre of the principal
wagon roads.
The offensive in September in this
region was more intense than at the
present. At that time the Germans were
driven back with great losses"
The Novoe Vreyma says; "The battle in
question is being fought according to a
broad general plan. The fighting is equal |
~ severe along the whole line. If there |
is any concentration 1t is at Tarnopol and |
Novo Alexiniec."
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BRITISH LINER SUNK
BY U-BOAT OFF EGYPT
Continued from Page One

Continued from Page Ono
| left London. Rose was said to be on his
way from Denver to Gibraltar and It is
assumed that he left the ship at Gibral-
| tar.
The liner sank so rapidly that only four
boats could be launched. The Persia
was approaching Alexandria when the
torpedo was launched which sent her to
| the bottom.
The Persia was one of the finest boats
| in the service of the Peninsular and ORR
entail Line, one of the biggest and most
important steamship liners plying be-
tween the British Isles and the Orient.
She was on her way to India by way
OF the Suez Canal when the submarine
delivered its deadly attack.
BELIEVE ATTACK WITHOUT
WARNING.
Meagre details were received, but these
were enough to convince many persons
that the attack was made without warn
ing by either a German or an Austrian
submarine. For weeks the Mediterranean
off the Egyptian coast has been infested
with submarines looking for British
transports.
The Admiralty issued a statement stat
ing that the Persia did not carry any
war material and had no troops on board.
LARGE PASSENGER LIST.
At the London offices of the Peninsular
and Orient Company II was stated that
no word had been heard from the liner
since Tuesday.
THE Persia carried many passengers
and a large crew." said an officer of the
line I'VE have no definite figures Just
now as to the exact number"
Not more than 200 persons could get
away in four of the Persia's boats, OIL
GERS said. in commenting on the state
ment that only four OF her boats man
aged to clear, In all likelihood, they said
tho number OF survivors was considera-
bly, less than 200
THE Persia was well equipped with life
boats" said one officer. "The very fact
that only four of her boats managed TO
clear indicates she sank rapidly, and ap,
parently confirms reports OF a large loss
of life.