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LONDON. Aug. 9. 11:17 p. m.-The
vigorous offensive Of the Entente Al
lies on the French. Galician anu
Italian fronts is still he rewarded with
important successes. In Austria the
Italians have captured the city OF
Gorilla, 90 miles northwest of Triest;
in Galicia. the Russians. in quest or
LemberC. have further carried out
their endeavors toward the capture OF
Stahislau from The Austro-Germans,
while in France the British forces IN
the 'Somme region have attacked and
won additional points Of vantage from
the Germans.
The capture of Gorilla by the Eal-
ians seemingly is as Important Il gam
bv the Entente Allies as has yet been
attained in their present synchronous
offensive, the city being the door
through which the Italians may now
mass in an endeavor TO carry out their
iongcherished idea OF capturing ri
est, Austria's big seaport at the head
of the Adriatic Sea.
In the: fall OF Gorilla. in which
Rome SAYS the Austrians were COM
pletely routed. the Italians inflicted
heavy casualties on its defenders, took
more than 10000 men prisoner and
captured considerable quantities or
war requisites.
The Russian General Letchitzky has
driven his wedge further into the Aus
,ro.German line near Stanislau. cap
turing eight miles east Of that I'M
portant city. through which the rail-
road leads TO Lemberg and the town
of Tysmirnitsa. Northeast of Tys-
mienitsa the Russians have crossed
the right hank of the Koropice river
and captured a number of important
positions west of Velesnioup and
terzyka railroad, making the Russian
menace against Haicz greater. To
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RELIEF WORK HAS 5
ALREADY STARTED
Chief Executive Leaves Hunt:
ington To Go To Flooded
Districts e e

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Aug. -,
Governor Hatfield, who arrives
here tonight to attend the state Re-;
publican convention, ordered spe.
ciaI relief trains to Coal River and Z
Cabin Greek, where authentic ~,
ports at ten o'clock said more than
one hundred have drowned and.
five thousand are homeless Two
companies Of Second West vlroln.f
la Regiment National Guards were.
ordered with tents to the flooded
districts. So serious Is the stue.,
ton that Governor Hatfield lsft:
the city tonight to 90 to the scene
of devastation. . ! -,
ciaI word of tho devastation and !,
flood loss soon after ne reached.
the city tonight at eight O'Clock.
He Immediately went to- the teie:
phone and was connected with
Camp kanawha.
He instructed Adjutant General
John c. Bond to secure all AvAIla-
Bile foodstuffs, tents and clothing
in Charleston and place them on: z
special train to be run to the flood!
districts at once.
The Governor was Informed In
an appeal from Cabin Creek that
the loss Of life would exceed one
hundred and that more than five
thousand are not only starving but
are homeless. Many Of them were
barely able to reach highlands be-
fore their homes and all earthly
possessions were swept down the!
coal mining creek on the breast of
the deIuge. 4
Governor Leaves Huntington &
So serious did the Governor con-
slider the situation that he an;
nounced tonight he would be un.
able to attend tho state convention.
here and that he. would leave i'm.
rediately for Cabin Creek.
At the local railroad offiees-lt:
was said that bridges along both
the Cabin Creek and Coal River:
had been swept away.
At midnight reports available
here indicated that hundreds Of
people lost their, lives and thous-:
ands more were rendered homeless
by the cIoudbursts. The most det-
mite reports are from Cabin Creek
where 100 are dead and 5000 home
less. Such information 40 10 avail
able indicated that conditions
scarcely less terrible exist on Coal
river and on Paint Creek. The
property damage to the chsea-
peake & Ohio main line and TO lte
branches on the three streams and
to the coal operations In the affect
ed territory Wili'mount fat. Into the !.
millions. -
Conditions Indeserlbabie
IndescribabIe conditions exist on
Cabin Creek, at the mouth OF
which forty or-fifty ruined houses
have been dashed to pieces. Loot
ing had begun among ths rulne
early in The evening. Special
agents Of the railroad were On
deavoring to handle the situation
but was constantly becoming morg
difficult. The arrival Of the relief
train which was made up At Char
lesion under orders issued by Gov.
ernor Hatfield from this city, With
tents and food and a company Of
National Guardsmen, 10 anxIously
awaited there.
At 10:30 o'clock nine bodies had J:
been recovered. three Of them
being identified, and scores OF =;
CONTINUED On PA6o MY
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Special Dispatch to the lntclligcnccr.
HUNTINGTON, w. Va. Aug. 9.
All doubt that the Republican
party will enter the West Virginia
campaign of 1916 in a solid pha-
lanx vanished here tonight when
hundreds of party men from all
counties in the state gathered in
preparation for the state judicial
convention that is to be held to-
morrow afternoon in Huntington's
big and handsome city auditorium.
In the lobby OF the Frederick
hotel. to which all the visitors
eravitated as if by instinct. there
ensued a round of handshaking
that told Of the enthusiasm Of Re-
publicans as they make ready for
the great fall drive. In the center
of this display Of enthusiasm was
Judge Ira E. Robinson, Of Grafton,
the Republican candidate for gov:
ernor. Judge Robinson received
the heartiest pledges Of support
from the men who opposed him IN
the primary campaign and II was
evident beyond all doubt that
Judge Robinson will lack no sup
port from the Republicans who
Voteo Tor Attorney SeneTdl Lll'Y.
General Lilly is among the promi-
nent Republicans here for the con.
vention and in his manner and
his expressions there was no hint
that he holds any dissatisfaction
with the outcome Of the campaign.
and it was made evident that he
will be found in the forefront Of
the workers for the election of the
antiro Rapuhlican ticket
Committee Meets To-day.
The Republicans who support
ed General Lilly will be. literally
represented in the organization Of
the State executive committee.
This was made sure tonight af-
ter conference attended by
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Introduce Bills To
Strengthen Neutrality

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Aug. g.
Eleven bills designed to strengthen
the neutrality laws Of the United
States were introduced today by
Chairman Flood. of the House foreign
affairs committee. Several OF the
measures were drafted by the Depart
ment of Justice. after administration
conferences.
They would restrict the represent
alton of foreign governments in this
country 20 diplomatic and consular OIL
ficialS. regulate The movements Of In
termed soldiers and sailors, authorize
the inspection while in United States
waters of vessels Of foreign nations at
war. ard authorize the seizure Of arms
about 10 be exported for use IN vio-
laron Of The laws of the United States.
The bills were referred 10 the for
eigE affairs committee.
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HuQhes AssQiLs Administration
For Its Preparedness Policy
DECLARES IT rs INADEQUATE-HE REGARDS REASONABLE
PREPAREDNESS AS A PRIMARY DUTY - BACKS UP HIS
. REMARKS INDETRoIT WITH LETTER FROM DURAND

ST. PAUL. Mimi. Aug, 9.--Charles'
E. Hughes. speaking tonight in the
auditorium here. 'asSailed the admin
istration for its preparedness policy,
which he declared inadequate. as
serted that he regarded reasonable
preparedness as 4 PRIMARY duty. AND
Durposeu if elected ITO see that II Is
discharged to the credit OF the Alneri'
can people. ....., ,tu!
Hughes declared. I'VE are people
that can protect ourselves We are
not too proud 70 tight.
Much of the nominees address was
devoted TO the Mexican situation and
the calling OF the National Guard 70
service on the border. There had been
warnings for two years that America
should be prepared. Mr.. Hughes SAID.
YET when the time came TO put an
army on the border. TO do police serr-
ice" there was presented Il Specta-
Gle showing inefficlencE or the hrSt
magnitude:
: The administration embargo on
arms to Mexico was criticized as fast
and ioose--no policy. don't think
it a rash statement" the nominee said.
II think II is warranted by the facts
TO say that any American soldier
killed in Mexico is killed by American
bullets that We have let 80 over the
border
Mr.. Hughes referred 10 a. recent ad-
dress TO the senate by Senator Lewis
Of Illinois.
HE didn't like some statements Of
mine" the nominee said. They dis
tressed him. am glad OF it, That
was the intention. but there wasn't a
word in what. / said that he or any
body else could answer
The punitive expedition 10 Mexico.
Mr.. Hughes said, was only called
punitive.
THE only punishment inflicted was
punishment inflicted on ourselves" he
said. We punished nobody else"
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PRESIDENT WILSON WILL Be ASKED AVERT /
GENERAL STRIKE # MEDIATION BOARD FA|[S|
MANAGERS
OUTLINE POSITION
Efforts To Bring Contending
Factions Together Well
Under Way

NEW YORK, Aug. eff the United
Stares Board of Mediation and Con-
ciiation. which was called in today,
fails 10 adjust the differences between
the railroads of the country and their
100000 employees, President Wilson
will be asked 10 use his personal in
flucnCe 10 avert 4 general strike. This
statement was made today by repre-
sentative Of the railroad managers who
have been negotiating with the men
since June ! for peaceful settle
ment.
The appeal 10 the President would
be The last resort and would he taken
only 10 save the nation from tho trade
paralysis that would follow strike OF
the magnitude planned by the railroad
men.
Late tonight efforts Of The federal
mcdatnrS to bring the ConlrndlnS fac
tionS together were we'll nnder way.
Six hours after the railroad managers
had served notice on the men that they
would not Withdraw their formal reJec-
tion of the workers demands and had
proposed federal mediation Of the me-
diators and tho managers were closet
ed in secret session. Mediation was
suggested in lieu Of arbitration under
the Newlands act or by the interstate
Commerce Commission proposals
which had been rejected by the broth
erh0ndS.
What was discussed at tho confer
ence could not be divulged by any of
those attending il, under the media
tion rules. but it was understood that
the railroad representatives outlined
their position in full and indicated
how far they were willing 10 20 in
meeting the demands Of the men. It
was reported that the railroads stood
steadfasrly for the main feature of
their contingent proposition" made al
the June conference. which conceded
the shorter day but eliminated double
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MANY DESERVING
FROM W. VA. GUARDS

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Aug. 9--No
more extended marching practices viii
be held by The West Virginia soldiers
unless the department OF the east pro-
videS money with which 1o pay for the.
mir, OF about thirty horses Instead OF
the marches the other branches OF IN
lensivc training will b. conducted IN
and near mobilization camp.
,.DesertionS from the ranks are be-
coming more frequent now that nearly
all those who will be discharged from
the service because OF having depend
entS at home have been relieved from
duty.
Ralph Moran, Private Of Company l.
ParkerSburg. was arrested here, today
on a petit larceny charge. il being al
legged that he went 10 Il hotel. left his
uniform. appropriated civilians
clothes and started away from the VI:
ciuity. He retained his. side arms and
will be held by the civil authorities for
CARRYING a pistol.
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WHEAT MARKET
Z GOES 5kYWARD
BIG CROP LOSSES
ARE RESPONSIBLE
Domestic Yield For 1916 Will
Be 358,000,0 Smaller
Than Last Year

CHICAGO: Aug. 9.-GlantE crop
losses in III" United States and Can
ada sent the wheat market to-day
nearly straight skyward. At one time
the ascent Of prices amounted 10 liz
cents hushcl. Trading closed in 4
whirl of excitement showing net
gains Of JOS to 1las. with the Sep
'trmber option al $l.+Iis 10 T.44'2,
and with December at Sl.4S 10 Sl.4S;S.
Something OF The strain involved
and. OF the far reaching consequences
may be realized from the fact that,
according 10 the United States gov
ernment crop report. which was the
principal cause of tO-day'S excitement.
the domestic yield Of wheat for 1915
will BE- 35S,N00, 900 bushels smaller
than was the CASE last year. No such
shortage had been ioresccn by even
the gloonIicst prophets. Black rust
Spcading in Canada. and indicating
that the crop there would be cut down
1S6, 100000 bushels from the 1915 to-
tai. made the situation still more
acute. and as the United States and
Canada have been furnishing six-sev-
cnths Of the worlds breadstuff sup
piles 10 the countries that in the face
of the war difficulties have still been
able 10 import.
: Foreign buying on huge scale ap'
parrntly had much 10 do with the ex'
IRENE prices in the last hour Of to-
days session. II was. ESTIMATED that
cx port business to-day totaled 1900
600 bushels for immediate shipment,
without including big purchases made
OF options on future deliveries.
Gossip OF. biz individual profits
gained by the sudden rise in the mar
ket were extremely indefinite. The
best ground for gurssrs was the cir.
cumslanccS that since July 81 the op-
tions of wheat here have risen more
than - cents a bushel.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 9--Charles e.
Hughes, replying TO Secretary Red
fields telegram denying that Z. Dana
nurand WAS forced out Of office as di-
rector Of the census, today, read to a
large audience here a letter from Mr..
Durand. in which, Mr.. Durand said that
he hard told Ret4ticld he would resign
but wanted TO remain and that Red
field replied that the administration
had decided on 4 change
Mr.. Uurand's letter, read by the
nominee in the course Of an open air
speech at the parade grounds here,
here. was in part as follows:N &c,
"Inasmuch as the. truth Of your
statement with regard to the change
in the dictatorship of the census. has
been challenged. think il is only fair
TO you tha; should make this state.
ment. My resignation as director was
distinctly forced resignation. At the
first conversation | had with SeCre-
tary Redfield | told him that | would
resign. btu that hoped would be per.
mitted 10 remain. He N once told me
that the administration had decided
that it wanted TO make 4 change. | be-
lieye to create Il vacancy were his
words. The next that / heard of il
was the announcement in the press
that my successor had been named and
al once wrote out my resignation. "
Mr.. .'Durard is connected with the
Minnesota School Of Agriculture.
Repeats Declarations
Mr.. Hughes then repeated his De.
troit declaration with reference 10 the
disbursement OF 'an eminent Scientist'
lin the coast and Srodelc survey by
IAN excellent stock. breeder and vet.
erinary SURGEON.
Exception also has been taken by
the distinguished Secretary with re-
Sir
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nearly a dozen State leaders. No
meeting of the State committee
was held tonight, as originally
planned, because Of the arrival
of several members being delayed
by the kanaWha Valley floods;
but the committee is to get to-
aether tomorrow morning at g.
At that time it is expected that
in addition to naming the regu-
lar officers for the committee, a
campaign committee, to have ac-
tive charge over the fall battle,
will be named.
While the contents Of the party
platform to be adopted tomorrow
will be up to the committee on res
oIutions, il seems certain tonight
that it will contain q strong enun-
citation Of Republican principles,
asSthey apply both in the State
and the Nation, written express
sion of the admiration for Charles
E. Hughes that every Republican
here has given by word Of mouth,
an endorsement Of the admins-
tration cf Governor Hatfield. and
an outline Of Republican work for
the future. 1t is also expected 10
contain a decisive reply to the
charges made in the Democratic
platform adopted at Parkersburs
last week.
Miller Probable Nominee.
The nomination, to succeed hlmt.
self, Of Judge William N. Miller,
Of Parkersburg. seems probable.
While there is wealth Of candi-
dates. there is also general sentl-
ment that Judae,MiIler's record OF
service demands his return. The
full list of candidates tonight in
cludes, besides Judge Miller,
Judge Homer 3. Woods, Of Harris
Vile; Senator w. S. Meredith. of
Marion county, both Of whom have
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MANY DEAD IN WEST VIRGINIA CLOUDBURSI;
THOUSANDS HOMELESS ALONG COAL RIVER
HARMONIOUS AND ENTHUSIASTIC,
HUNDREDS OF REPUBLICANS ARE
IN HUNTINGTON FOR CONVENTION

many supporters; Judge Harold
A. Ritz, Of BluetieId; Judge Lynn
Brannon, of Mercer county; Sen.
ator Wells Goodykoontz. OF
Mineo county; Tracy 1. Jefordsr
of Harpers Ferry; Luther c. An.
derson, of Mcdowell county, and
Warren B. KittIer Of Barbour
county.
The official ac.ivHle IS Of the con.
vention will begin this afternoon
at o'clock, when the temporary
chairman, Herschel c. Ogden, Of
Wheeling, will deliver the "key-
note" address. It is not expected
that the work Of the convention
will be finished before late this
afternoon, or probably this even
ing.
Suffrage Issue Is Up
There is a battle royal on be-
tween representatives Of woman
Suffrage and the "anti" organiza..
tion, Mrs. Lena Lowe Yost. OF
Moroantown. president Of the
West Virginia Equal Suffrage AS
sociation, and Mrs. o. D. Oliphant,
Of Trenton, N. j., general secretary
of New Jersey Association opposed
to Woman Suffrage, who spoke
last week in Parkersburg, head the
opposing forces. II is expected
that both sides will be given a
hearing before the convention. but
the temper of the delegates would
indicate that recognition Of the
suffrage cause will be given in the
platform.
The greatest interest was mani
tested here In the Cabin Creek
flood. Immediately after learning
the extent Of the disaster, Govern
or Hatfield ordered special train
sent into the valley. picking up
company Of the Second Infantry
at the mobilization camp, with
tents and supplies for the stricken
residents.
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". Va, Bank Resources
Total $111,938,0OO

CHARLESTON, W. Va; Aug. 9.-S.
P. Smith, state commissioners of bank
ing. has completed his annual report.
1t shows that the 1914 state banks in
West Virginia had total of Sill $685.
600 in resources at the close of busi-
ness June 80. The increase over the
preceding year was approximately one
million dollars month. The deposits
in these banks total SSl .000,O00.
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FRAUD ORDER AGAINST
AUTO LEAGUE PROMOTERS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 9-Postmaster
General BurleSon issued fraud order
today. against Robert J. Comfy and
Company and Robert J. Comfy, Mana
ger. of Buffalo, y. v. who pnstoffice
inspectors allege, are continuing the
business of the international automo-
bile league. and \. c. Bidwcll. against
whom fraud orders were issued last
week on charges of using the mails 10
defraud automobiliSts in the purchase
of supplies.
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HARRISON DEMOCRATS
NOMINATE ROBINSON

Special Dispatch TO the Intelligencer..
CLARKSBURG. W. Va. Aug. g
Harrison county Democrats in mass
convention this afternoon in the court
house here, renominated Judge James
W. Robinson for judge OF the Harrison
county criminal court over, Dabney c..
Lee. a Clarksburg attorney, by a vote
of 156 TO Is on the first ballot. Louis
4. johnson was permanent chairman
and James G.. Shaw secretary.
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Postpone Opening Of
Schools Because Of
Infanti|e Paralysis

NEW YORK. Aug. 9.-Methods or
serum treatment in cases Of infantlh
paralysis. based on SCIENTIFIC princl-
pies. and from which beneficial re-
suits have been Obtained. were out
lined to-night by DR.. Haven Emer-
son. city n.ulth commissioner
The new high record uf 81 deaths re-
suited in a decision 10 postpone me
opening Of the public schools. set for
September II. Officials OF the board
Of cdurarion and the department 0t
health said tonight it might be DC
toher ! before the schools were
uI.ncd. and possibly November l.
WlLMlNGTON. Del, Aug. 9.-Thn
Delaware State board Of health, at Il
meeting to-day. declared an immedi-
arM quarantine applying 10 children un-
der - years. against pennsylvania
New Jersey and New York.
TRENTON. \. j.. Aug. 9.-ln view
of the epidemic Of infantilc paralysis.
the State department Of health to-day
recommended TO the commissioner OF
education that the opening of the pub
lie schools in September be deferred,
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AUSTRIAN SUB ToRPEDoER.

/ LONDON. Aug. O. 1890 p. MA
French torpedo boat destroyer torpe-
doed an Austrian submarine. Tues.
day. north of the Island OF Cortu.f
sayS dispatch TO the Exchange len
egraph Company from Athens.
IT is considered certain. the COT
respondent adds. that the submarine
sank with its crew" ~
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WEATHER..

WASHINGTON, Aug s.-Forecast:
IUest Virginia, Virgin1a-Generally
fair Thursday and Friday.
western Pennsylvania-FairT Thursday
and probably FRIDAY, somewhat warm
or Friday.
cloudy and warmer.
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GUARDSMEN TO BORDER.

COLUMBIA. s. G.. Aug 9.-~rhe last
of S0l1h Carolina'S guardSmrn mobil
iycd by President Wilson's order June
IL left for FL PaSo today.
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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-21
BLACKWELL

Rev. Gaines delivered two very
interesting sermons here Sunday.
One at the Methodist church in the
morning and the other at Piedmont
school house in the afternoon Both
sermons were greatly enjyed by ev-
cry one present.
Miss Gladys Fowler and brother.
Owen, of East Point, are spending
this week with friends here.
Little Miss Ollie McCleskey is in
disposed with very bad foot, caused
from cutting on a wire
Mr.. and Mrs, C, w. Pettett and
children from Chattanooga, Tenn,
recently visited Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
Nicholson.
Mrs. Colett is spending some time
with her grand daughter, Mrs. Dave
McCleskey.
MIR and Mrs George DcFoor Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph DeFoor
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John France and
children, of Americas, are visiting
relatives here
Miss Edna Bryant spent Monday
with Miss Ethel Dobbs.
DR.. Cliff Banister left Monday for
a two weeks visit to his father and
family in Texas.
Mrs. Boyee Dobbs and children
south Georgia are visiting Mrs.
Jane Dawson.
Misses Minnie McCleskey and
Gladys Fowler spent Tuesday with
Mrs. j c. Nicholson
Mrs. Homer Rich and baby
spent last week with her father and
mother mere.
Mr.. ana Mrs. viii Dobbs spent
the weekend with relatives in At
lanta.
MIR. John Ivey has been indisposed
several days with very bad foot
Mr.. Reed Cravens is now seaching
at Oakland Opening the 10th Inst
Married last Sunday Miss Eula
CASTLE and Luther Ha;nes. These
are very popular young people of
our community and have many
friends who wish them a pleasant
journey through life.
Mrs. viii Chance visited Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Chance last week
The election held at Sandy Plains
Saturday for the purpose of getting
local tax was defeated.
JOLLY JACK.