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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-25
Think German Agent
Started Erie Fire
(Ry Associated Press,

ERIE, April 25.-state and county
authorities today started an investi.
cation into the cause of a fire which
last night destroyed a large eleva.
tor here owned by the Great Lakes
Transit corporation with more than
100000 bushels OF wheat consigned to
the allies. The loss today is estimat-
ed at 100000.
1t was stated here today on good
authority that the captain of steam.
er Dan R. Hanna was notified last Sat
urday that man who had been i'm.
plicated in plots in the interest OF
Germany had come to Erie on his boat
and to watch him. The Hanna had just
cleared from Erie and the western
transportation docks last night when
the fire broke out.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-25
Instruct Officers to Urge West Vrgnas Representatives
in Congress to Use Their Influence to
Bring 1t About,
ASK OTHER OPERATORS TO COOPERATE
Ten New Companies Joined the Central West Virginia
Association at Meeting Which Was Held Here
Yesterday-Meeting Well Attended

Declaring for National prohibition
because Of their conviction that 1t is
necessary for industrial efficiency, the
Central West Virginia Coal Operators
Association at the largest meeting OF
its history held in the Chamber of Com.
merce rooms yesterday, passed reso-
luton directing the chairman and sec.
rotary to address memorial to the
congressman and Senators from West
Virginia urging them to use their in
fluence in furthering the cause of Ma
tion.wide prohibition.
Copies of the resolution and a gist
of the associations plans, were tele.
graphed last night by Secretary Law
son to the eleven district associations
in this state and to the secretaries
of the various coal operators associa-
tions throughout Ohio and Pennsyl.
vania, their support being urged
Since coal operators probably bet
ter than many other employers of la
Dor, can recognize the great ineffici-
encies 1t fosters, 1t is believed the
plan started for supporting national
prohibition will be taken up and en-
Enthusiastically supported by the various
associations. Their support in the
various states would be considerable.
Ten new companies were elected to
membership in the association yester.
day, the following new concerns now
being affiliated:
F. w. Horchler & Co., Newburg;
whyel Coal Co., Everson; Initial Fuel
Co., Shinnston; Old Dominion Coal Co.,
''Wilsonburg; Graham-sharfeneker Coal
Co., Grafton; Har.Mar Coal o., Maids
Vile; Ryan Coal Co., Clarksburg; F.
j. Patton & Co., Grafton; HUMPHREYS
Coal Co., Philippi; Chesapeake Coal
Co., Fairmont.
Chairman c. H.. Jenkins reported the
present status of various cases now
pending before Interstate Commerce
Commission which have bearing on
the coal business, the principal one be.
ing the proposition of the railroads to
advance all rates on coal Is cents a
ton to all Central Freight Association
points in an effort to secure addi-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-25
GREAT MASSES Of RESERVES
HURLED FORWARD BY GERMANS
Third Day of One of the Wars Most Bitterly Contested
Battles Leaves the Issue Still
in Doubt.
SERIOUS POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS
Spain Sends Note About Submarine Warfare Which Has
Ominous Ring and Mayday Is Expected to
Bring Climax in Sweden.

One of the greatest and most bitter
~ contested battles of the entire war
has entered on its third day on the Brit
ish front in France, with the issue still
in doubt.
vast German reserves are being hurl-
ed forward in bloody counter attacks
in a supreme effort 10 check the for
ward surge Of General Haig's khaki
clad troops. Some minor positions,
trench lines and rubbish heaps digni-
fled by the names OF villages have been
seized by the British but the Wotan
line. their main objective, is still in.
tact.
While the mighty struggle in France
RACES inconclusively, developments in
other fields are occurring with sensa-
tional rapidity. Spain has taken long
step forward on the path along which
she is apparently being pushed, slowly
Eut surely, into the universal confla-
grafton. The Madrid government has
addressed a note to Germany which
on It's face must result in abandonment
by Berlin of its incorporating att1-
tude on ruthless submarine warfare or
the acceptance of new and important
Zoe. The situation is somewhat modi.
fled by the fact that Count Romanones,
who as premier, dispatched the note,
has since resigned. The growing tide
Of anti-Germanism in South America
appears, however, to be having its ef-
feet in Spain but rigid CENSORSHIP
leaves affairs in the peninsula king
dom obscure.
Next In Importance are growing ru-
mors Of the great German attempt to
be made against Petrogray. The re-
ports are taken seriously enough in
tho Russian capital to induce many
hundreds of civilians to fleet to the In
terror. According to rumor the Ger.
man plan is combined assault by
sea and land, and transports escorted
by powerful German fleet are said to
have already sailed from Libau.
The political situation in Russia re-
mains confused but there are uncom-
Portable reports of activities Of radical
socialists and Of renewed outbreaks of
agrarian troubles somewhat of counter
revolutionary character.
The unrest In Germany Is having a
now manifestation IN fresh outburst
against Chancellor Won Bethmann-H oll-
veg by the Conservatives and National
Liberals. The Chancellor Is being vio-
lently attacked for his alleged subser-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-25
Germans Ask Permits
to Leave Country
fRv Assoclated Presal

NEW YORK, April 25-The FEDERAL
authorities today distributed applicn.
ton blanks to hundreds of German sub
jects who wish permission to leave
the country. Most Of the Germans it
is understood intend to go to South
America, although a number have
asked permission to return to Ger
many.
After the application blanks are fill.
ed out they will be sent to the de.
partment OF Justice in Washington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-25
German Reichstag
Adjourns to May 2
tRy Associated Press,

LONDON. April 25.-Adjournmen OF
the Reichstag until May after brief
session yesterday is reported in Cen.
trail News dispatch from Amsterdam.
George Ledebour demanded that the
Reichstag should meet today for dis.
cussion Of food problems.
Thousands OF workmen," he said,
"haye been forced to abandon work ow.
ing to distress"
Herr Ledebour's words caused an
uproar. Permission to continue the
speech was refused.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-25
Guests Lost Property
When Hotel Burns
tBy Associated Press)

sTRouDSBURG. Pa, April 25.-The
Meadowside house, one Of the best
known hotels In the Pocono region, was
burned last night entailing loss OF
100000. Guests lost all their belong
ings. It became very cold In the noun
tains yesterday and when fires were
started defective chimney caught fire
and as there was no fire fighting appa.
ratus the hotel was destroyed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-25
Mrs, Tony Lopeze
Is Buried Today

Mrs. Tony Lopez aged As years died
last night at 9 o'clock at Cook Hos
pital where she had been a patient for
a week. She is survived by her hus.
band and five children.
The funeral took place this after.
noon at three o'clock from the Mus.
grave undertaking establishment and
interment was made in Holy Cross
cemetery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-25
Penna. Guardsnan
Dies of Bullet Wound

PITTSBURGH. April 25.-Norman
Grubbs, who was shot by Private Her.
bert E. Surry of the 18th Pennsylvania
infantry in pool room In Brecken,
ridge, near here, last night, died early
today. Private Surry who says the
shooting was accidental is confined to
the guard house awaiting action by the
headquarters Of the Department Of
East to which the shooting has been
reported.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-25
French Commission
Reaches Washington

WASHINGTON April z5. = The
French commission, headed by General
Joffre and former Premier Viviani,
landed safely at the Washington navy
yard today soon after noon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-25

The bonds for the bridges which
were authorized in the bond issue of
December are again advertised for
sale. This is due to the delay in get
ting all matters settled within the
specified time allowed according to the
rules. The bond sale will take place
In the office Of ]. Walter Barnes on
May 4.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-25
City Hall Notes

Policeman Carl Kern has been an.
pointed motor cycle cop to take the
place Of Policeman Edwards resign.
ed. Kern proved to be the best man
on the machine after many tests.
Beginning today the motor cycle will
be on the streets all summer, chasing
speeders and other violators Of the traf
fic regulations.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-25
Another Knockout
For Les Darcy
(By Associated Press)

COLUMBUS. April Ex-Governor
James H. Cox today issued an order
forbidding the Les Darcy George Chip
prize fight to be held at Youngstown,
Ohio, May IL.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-25
THE WEATHER.

Showers and cooler tonight;
Thursday fair and cooler.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05
GERMAN PLOT
CRITICISED BY
SWISS PEOPLE
Shows How Badly Berlin Diplo-
macy Bungled, Says One
Wilson's Efforts Nullihed.

Berne, Switzerland, (via Paris,
March 5.-Most OF, the Swiss newspa-
pers have waited for the official Ger
man explanation of the Zimmerman
note relating to the plot to involve
Japan and Mexico against the United
States before discussing the affair."
The Berne 1ntelligenblatt says it is
illustrative Of the opposition President
Wilson has had to overcome that he
had to make public at critical mo-
ment a document showing the bad
faith Of an opponent. The paper adds
that Mr.. Wilson'S action completely
dissipates any doubts which might
have existed about the real desire OF
the American government.
In spite Of an obvious desire to take
the part Of Germany. the paper ad-
mits the whole affair is another evil
dence of the clumsiness of German
diplomacy which, it says. proba bly,
will have to be entirely reorganized
The Neue Zuricher Zeitung draws
the conclusion that president Will
sons efforts to bring order out OF
chaos in Mexico. have been nullied
by German intrgues there and that
the activity of German submarines in
the vicinity of American ports was
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05

possible only through bases in MeXi
can waters. The paper terms it dis
quieting'> that the Zimmerman docu-
ment now is published because II will
convince even the pacifists what a
dangerous opponent Germany is and
that with such an opponent it IS I'M
possible to maintain passive attitude
under all circumstances.
The paper fears it's publication
means that Mr.. Wilson is taking steps
heading inevitably to war. and de-
clares that even though the document
speaks of war on the part of Mexico.
only in case of a conflict between the
United States and Germany. it will
have tremendous effect in America
as an attempt by foreign power to
interfere in American affairs in the
face Of the Monroe doctrine.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05
East Side
MISS AMUNDSON
DIES IN CITY
Young Woman succumbs to
Pneumonia After Short
Illness.

Miss Anna Amundson. aged -.
daughter Of o. Amundson, Dovry ave-
nue.. East Grand Forks. succumbed
yesterday morning after a three
weeks illness. to pneumonia.
Miss Amundson came to this city
from Thief River Falls with her ia
ther four months ago. She is sur
vived by her father, three brothers.
Peter Of Thief River Falls, Helmer Of
Fordville. N. D.. and Adolph Of Plum
mer, MINI. Tilda, q sister, resides at
Warren, and Mrs. Clarence Clingman,
sister, resides at 420 Dovry avenue.
East Grand Forks.
All Of the brothers and sisters of
the deceased will arrive in East
Grand Forks today and this evening,
and will accompany the body to War
rem, where the funeral services will be
held on Wednesday, from the Luther
an church,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05
SAYSHfP[0TTFD
TO KILL WILSON
Hoboken Police Arrest Man Who
confesses to Taking Part in
Munition Plant Explosions.

Hoboken. N. j., March 5.-A man
who gave his name as Fritz Koib. ar
rested here this afternoon in a hotel
opposite the piers where German
steamships are tied up, is alleged by
the police to have confessed that he
conspired "in plot to blow up Presi-
dent Wilson.
In the mans room were found q
number OF bombs and some explo-
setved. Kolb told detectives, they said,
on Black Tom island in New York
harbor and Kingslahd. N. j., which
cost d number OF lives and did many
millions Of dollars worth Of 5propert,
dApnASA n g.5 SSs-ss sssS-5{ "a
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05
Companies Now in the
Philippines to Pay
Income Tax, New Ruling

Manila. March 2.-Corporations,
Joint stock compa nies. associations
and insurance compa nies, doing busi-
ness in the Philippine Islands. will
hereafter be compelled to pay income
tax on their earnings in the Philip
pines. to the insular bureau of inter
nal revenue. according to a ruling Just
made by the insular collector of in
ternal revenue. Heretofore. suci
companies. not purely local CONNER
cial entities have paid their income
taxes to the federal government.
Herald Want Ads Bring Results.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05
ROUTINE BUSINESS TO
BE GIST OF SESSION
Bills Cor Month of February and Re-
ports from Various Departments
Of City to Be Presented.

According to present indications.
Of importance will be brought
up at the regular monthly meeting OF
the East Grand Forks city council
which will be held in the council
chamber Of the city hall tomorrow
evening. Bills for the month of Feb
ruary and reports from the various
departments Of the city will be pre-
sented and other routine matters dis
posed of.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05
CHINESE CABINET
VOTED TO BREAk,
WITH THE KAISER
Wanted Diplomatic Relations
Severed, But President Re-
fused to Submit.

Peking. March 5.-The cabinet YES
terday decided that China should Join
the United States in breaking off re-
lations with Germany This decision
was submitted to the president who
refused to approve the cabinets ac-
ton. saying such power rested entire
ly with him. Premier Tuan Chi-Jui
Immediately resigned and left for
Tientsin accompanied by several 9TH
er members of the cabinet The resig-
nation Of the entire cabinet Is expect
ed.
An official statement issued from
the presidents office saws that the
break between the president and the
premier was due to personal differ
ences rather than to the foreign poll
cS. President Lii Yuan Hung has sent
representatives to Tientsin to induce
the premier to return to Peking.
According to the presidents office
the immediate cause Of the break was
dispatch sent TO the Chinese min
lister at Toxic committing China to a
rupture Of relations with Germany
and union with the entente powers
under certain conditions. The presi-
dent refused his approval because he
declared parliament must sanction all
measures contemplating war as we'll
as direct declaration of war.
President Lii Yuan Hung justifles
his position by article 35 of the pro-
visional constitution which says:
The provisional president shall
have power. with the concurrence Of
the national council, to declare war
and conclude treaties
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05
Clever Wash Goods Patterns
Dress Goods

A we'll selected line Of plain
weaves in serges. poplins, gab-
ardines, etc, fancy weaves in
stripes and checks. also large
line Of Wool Challies; all soc yd.
and up.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05

wedderly-I wonder why spinster
nearly always has a cat or dog for
a pet?
wants some animal that will stay out
at night occasionally, so she will have
something to worry about.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05

This is new picture Of the Hon.
Jeanette Rankin, congresswoman-
at-large from Montana, who Is now
in the east If President Wilson calls
an extra session of congress she will
not only attend. but she will In all
likelihood be watched with greater
interest than any other member Of
that august body.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05
Has SON.

Word has been received here of tho
arrival of q baby boy at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Erickson of Up
ham. N. D. Mrs. Erickson >is the
daughter Of Mr.. and MRS o. B. Dahl
Of this city.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05

HAS Retufned-Dr. Eckma, hn.
ADV. '''e p'"soss
Mrs. Strong BetteF-Mrs. M. Strong
VINO was taken severely i'll last Thurs,
day is recovering.
Have your watches and clocks
c!eaned by F. M. Biglow, Opera
,,s Guild Meeting Delayed-The resu-
lar meeting Of ST. Agnes Guild. which
was scheduled for tonight. has been
postponed until next Monday night.
Free Homesteads-Settlers rates In
canada. w. E. Black, Canadian row
. eminent agent, Grand Forks. N. d.
May Postpone Meeting-on account
+. OF the absence from the city Of several
OF the members of the school board
sne regular monthly meeting will
. proba bly, abe postponed.
Transfer of Real Estate-John G..
poe company to Mamie Gunnon, lot
In block 5, Huberts' addition. Con-
sideration s2,ooo.--Ady
Patriotic Demonstration, Methodist
cnurch, Tuesday at 8 p. m. Lecture
on Abraham Lincoln" by the pastor
together with other patriotic exercis-
es. 1t Is time to show our colors Pa
trtotic souvenirs given to each one in
attendance.-Adv.
Soldiers Aid to Meet-The men,
bers Of the Soldiers Aid will meet
Mrs. J. B. Wineman at IS Fourth ave-
nue. Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
1t is the desire of the officers in
charge of the meeting that all MEM
bers be present
Meeting is Postponed-Owing to a
meeting of the officers of the First
North Dakota Infantry with Adjutant
General Tharalson held in Fargo yes
terday, the meeting of the non-com-
missioned officers Of Company M,
which had been called by Lieut.. o. G.
postponed until later. I
We Will arrange to build fire.
proof garage on the vacant lot on
the northeast corner Of Court House
Square, city. providing satisfactory
party. .>>Will build to suit leassee.
Feetham & Feetham. Attorneys.-
Adv.
Plano Tuing-l have had 10 months
experience in tuning in the factory
from which I carry a recommenda-
tion. also the following local refer
ences: 8. G. Hendrickson. N. g. Ben
ner. Mrs. w. S. Begg. Mrs. ]. P. Nell
son and many others. solicite your
business, and will give it my personal
attention. Call Michael Kooreny, Y.
M. c. A. Phones 13s.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05
WIDER Slt|GhS
ARE BEING URGED
Polk County Representatives, in
State Legislature to Push
Legislation.

The widening Of the regulation
bob" sleighs from SO inches, as at
present. to the width Of wagon, Sc
inches, is being urged by farmers
clubs in Polk county, and Representa-
tives James Cummings of this city
and Buckler Of Crookston have been
notified to push the proposed legisla-
tion now pending before the state leg
islature.
1t is asserted that the travel over
the country roads during the winter
season will become much easier for
the horses, should the sleighs be wild
ened, for the load carried would be
more proportionately balanced.
1t would also be easier to travail in
the spring during the season when the
roads are breaking up" If the sleighs
are the same width of the wagon
tracks. because Of the fact that only
one track will be formed in the road.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05

Visiting in Conway.
Mr.. and Mrs f. B. Sisson Of this
city are visiting with relatives in Con-
way, N. D. They will probably return
to their home in this city tomorrow.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05
Dress
Trimmings:
We 5rs,ay
Parcel 1ost.

New bead trimmings, motifs
and bands and a choice assort-
ment Of gold and silver edges
and bandings in Oriental designs
are now on display.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05

Herald Want Ads Bring Results
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05

May Postpone Meeting-on account
OF the absence from the city Of several
OF the members of the school board
tne regular monthly meeting will
probably abe postponed.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05

We Will arrange to build a fire.
proof garage on the vacant lot on
the northeast corner Of Court House
Square, city, providing satisfactory
lease can be made to responsible
party. >>Will build to suit leassee.
Feetham & Feetham, Attorneys.-
Adv.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-05

Transfer of Real Estate-John G..
Boe company to Mamie Gunnon. lot
1 In block 5, Huberts' addition. Con-
sideration $2,0OO.-Adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18
AN APPRECIATION.

To the Public:
The Ardmoreite Publishing Compa.
ny has transferred the majority Of its
stock, which was held by Col. Sidney
Suggs and his family, to others.
In seyering their connections with
this publication, the Suggs family. |
feel, does 50 much as mother part.
ing with a child. Whatever success
might have attended their efforts in
the newspaper field, whatever sub.
stantial results might have accrued
in their line Of endeavor. the Ard.
moreite as it stands today represents
the best efforts Of this family, and
therefore they leave It with the fond.
est associations and the tenderest
memories; cherishing the hope that
it's new owners will have all the sue.
cess in their endeayor to make 1t a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18
LEAVES DESK
AFTER 20 YEARS
Continued from Page One).

dormant resources of the southern
portion Of the state that will be Of
intense interest to the commercial
forces Of Oklahoma
"With enmity in my heart for no
man, with the kindest of good wishes
for all people, ! leave my desk in the
office Of the Ardmoreite," said Colo.
ne Sluggs yesterday evening when the
office had just turned out a 34-page
edition Of the paper, replete with live
advertising and with abundant news
features. 1t is virtually in a blaze OF
glory and in permanent success that
he retros from the management OF
the paper which has been his hobby
and his pride for so many years
1t will be his greatest pleasure to
labor with the people Of his home
town In matters OF common veal and
his energies will be directed along
progressive. constructive lines that
will result in the budding and in the
blossoming Of another great enter
prise OF the state.