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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21
Had Coca Time on
Gas Money; Claim
They We're Robbed
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Kansas City, Mo-. Jan. 20
Ina Stanford and Nellie Busch,
IA year old girls, whose stories
Saturday night of being robbed
by a negro brought out a patrol
wagon and police ambulance
and threw a quiet residence
section into a near panic, con-
fessed today that they invented
the story to save Nellie from
punishment after the girls
had had a good time on So
given Nellie by her mother to
pay gas bill.
Late Saturday evening mud
bedraggled, weeping and scream
ing the girls appeared at the
door of a neighbor's house.
Both apparently tainted. They
were taken to the city hospital
in an ambulance and told the
robbery story. In their confess
sion the girls said after they
spent most of the money on
moving pictures and candy,
they suddenly thought of pun
ishment to come. Turning in
to an alley near home they
rolled in the mud, tore their
skirts, took out their hair pins,
then ran down the alley scream
ing. They choose the home Of
a neighbor known to be sympa-
thetic and tainted" upon the
back porch.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21
Can Cast Ballots
at AnnualMeeting
Tomorrow Evening

The members of the Ottum-
wa Commercial association who
have not yet sent in their
votes for twenty-one directors
will be privileged to cast their
ballots tomorrow night at the
annual meeting In the rooms
of the association on East
Second street. The committee
on election had hoped to tabu-
late the ballots received this
afternoon, but the few add1-
tions tomorrow evening will not
make the task difficult.
The annual meeting will be
featured by smoker during
4 which the official count Of the
ballots for directors will be an
nounced, and the annual report
of the secretary will be made
known. Short booster talks
and suggestions for the new
year will be given by some of
the energetic ones Of the as
sociation. The entire mem
bership of the club Is urged to
be present.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21
TEN THOUSAND
GIRLS STAY OUT
Part of the Garment Workers Stand
Pat Against Offer Of Increase
and Refuse to Work. ,s.

New York, Jan. 20.-Ten thousand
girls Of the $4,000 affected by the
agreement Saturday between shirt
waist and dress manufacturers and
their employees, rebelled today at the
terms of the proposed settlement and
remained out on strike. The other
27.0OO went to work at increased
, wnges.
] here, are still approximately 1885,
y workers on strike in all branches
,e garment trades. Several clashes
cen h,he strikers pickets and the
10 occurred today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21
SEYMOUR NATIONAL
ELECTS OFFICERS

Seymour, Jan. 2O.-The annual
meeting Of the stockholders Of the
First National bank was held. The
same board Of directors was reelected
for the coming year. They are: D. G.
Bradley, president; VIM. Haines vice
president; J. c. Phillips, P. T. Butler,
w. s. Merritt, VIM. Long and ]. D.
Johnston. John McCOrd was elected
as assistant cashier to take, the place
Of Walter Haines, and Miss Sadie Nor
rison was given the position as book
keeper.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21
OLDEST ELK DEAD
IN MARSHALLTOWN

Marshalltown. Jan. 20-Joseph Tuf-
free, said to be the Oldest Elk in the
world, died at his home here today
after a weeks illness. Had he lived
until February 10 he would have been
1O3 years old. He cast his first vote
at the age OF 20 for Henry Clay. and
voted for Taft last November. He be-
came an Elk at the age Of 100 years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21
COLD WEATHER TO
CHANGE TUESDAY

Washington, D. c., Jan. 20.-Accord'
ing to the special weekly forecast OF
the weather bureau Iowa may expect a
reaction from the present cold spell
Tuesday, with seasonable weather for
two or three days and snow at the
end of the week. The present cold
wave covers a large area, extending
to west of the Rocky mountains.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21
Continued on Page 81
OSKALOOSA HAD
NEGRO MOB SCARE

Oskaloosa, Jan. 20.-William Doug
las. negro, was threatened by a mob
here late Saturday night. He was be-
ing hunted by both police and a crowd
OF men upon charges preferred by a
20 year old white girl The police
found the man and secreted him. He
confessed his crime. which was napl-
mitted q year ago.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21
HEAVY SNOW HITS
CHICAGO TRAFFIC

Chicago, Jan. 20.-A heavy snow
storm greatly impeded traffic in this
city today. With trolley wires and
third rails coated with snow and sleet,
street cars barely more than crawled
over their routes and thousands Of
persons we're late in reporting at their
various tasks. Telegraph wires were
affected, although not demoralized.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21
BROKE THROUGH ICE;
TWO MEN DROWNED

St. Charles. Mo-. Jan. 2O.-Oficials
have been notified here that two men
we're drowned Saturday when a fiat
boat pushed by nine men broke
through the ice north of here The
others were saved by ropes thrown
from the shore. The men were mem
bers Of a gang constructing a power
line from keokuk, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21
NEW SENATORS ..
WERE SWORN IN

Washington, D. c., Jan. 2O.-FoT-
mer Governor Charles Thomas was
today sworn in as senator from Colo
RADIO to fill the unexpired term caused
by the death Of Senator Chas. J.
Hughes in 1911.
The senate also received the new
credentials of William Alden Smith
Of Michigan, who was reelected last
week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21

HOUSE-Convened at noon.
Considered legislation on unani-
nous consent calendar.
Usage Indian lands investigation
was resumed before interior depart
\ ment expenditures committee.
Tariff revision hearing on agricul-
tural schedule was begun by-sways
and means committee.
Currency reform committee postpon-
ed it's hearing until Tuesday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21
TODAY IN CONGRESS

SENATE-Convened at noon.
Began consideration of conference
report on immigration bill.
Pensions for Spanish war veterans
widows were advocated before pen
sions committee at hearing on Crago
bill already passed by the house.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21
No Inaugural Bal,
or Big Reception
For the Wilson

Washington. D. c., Jan. 20
There will be no inaugural ball
in connection with the cere-
monies of inaugurating Presi-
dent-elect Wilson. The COM
mittee in charge 50 Officially
decided today and was informed
by telegraph from Trenton
that should public reception
be planned in it's stead Mrs.
Wilson and the president-elect
should not be expected to at
tend 1t was decided to leave
the reception feature to con-
gress. ..-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21
Rate cases Not pecided.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 20.-The SUE
preme court concluded It's opinions to-
day without announcing those on the
Minnesota rate case or other state rate
cases.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-21

Continued on Page 81
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-18

When there's a place for you in
the boarding house in which yoY
ought to live, youll find 1t advertised
--of course! But you ought to keep
watching for that adj
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-18
.CHILDREN'S HAIR
Keep Ii Clean and Free from Discas,
by Using Partisan Sage.

If you want your children to grow
up with strong, beautiful and vigorous
hair, teach them to use Partisan Sage
which can be had at any drug or toilet
counter. 1t is one of the best, most
pleasant and invigorating hair tones
on the market
Partisan Sage cleanses the hair and
scalp from dust and excessive oils.
Quickly removes dandruff. stops itch
in gscaip and falling hair. Hair thar
IS thinning out, faded, matted or
.stringy almost Immediately becomes
fluffy. luxuriant and radiant with life
Get large so cent bottle from
Wells & Haymaker Co. He will refund
your money If you are not satisfied
Partisan Sage is equally good fn'
'srown-ups" and children. Every one
needs Advertisement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-18
BANKRUPTCY SALE.

{ Valuable stock Of merchandise,
store fixtures, ETC., situate at 7Ol West
Pike street. Clarksburg, West Yir-
ginta. The undersigned Trustee OF
the estate of orval P. Queen, Bank
rupt, in Bankruptcy, pursuant to pro-
ceedings had in this cause, will offer
for. sale and sell at private sale. on
Tuesday, November 25th, 1918, at 2
O'Clock T. NJ, at 701 West Pike Street,
in clarksburg, West Virginia, to the
highest bidder, for cash, the following
personal property. to-wIt One lot OF
stock OF merchandise such as usually
found in grocery store, consisting OF
groceries, candies, notions, etc, and
also fixtures, including two computing
scales, one safe, coffee grinder, meas
ures, etc. Said sale is to be held sub
ject to the confirmation of the Court.
Terms of sale, cash in hand on day of
sale.
BIAGIo MERENDINo. Trustee.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-18
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE,

BY virtue OF a decree OF the Circuit
Court OF Harrison County, rendered
on the 18th day of June, 1913, in the
Chancery Cause Of the State OF West
Virginia against Pine Grove Manufac-
turing Land & Improvement Co. ct al
] will as Special Commissioner. sell
at public outcry at the front door OF
the Court House OF said county on the
18TH. DAY OF DECEMBER, 1918,
commencing at l o'clock p. M, thar
certain tract OF land, consisting Of
one acre, situate on the waters OF
Middle Run, sardls District, Harrison
Couny West Virginia, bounded and
described as follows:
Beginning at stake on the road and
corner to George W, Talklngton
thence running S. E. 10 poles and s
links to a stake, n. 4 w. IL poles, y.
E. 10 poles and links to stake
s. E. 10 poles along road to the be.
ginning.
Terms of Sale: Cash in hand OF
day Of sale.
W. NJ. CoNAWAY,
Commissioner OF School Lands.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-18
SMALLPOX AMI DIPHTHERIR

There is less dread OF these diseases
now than formerly, because everybody
knows they can be prevented, one BY
vaccination, the other with antitoxin.
You can keep from having colds.
grippe, bronchitis. pneumonia, ca
tarrh, typhoid fever, rheumatism, ana
other dangerous cold weather all
ments, II you put your system INFO a
proper healthy condition to resist dis
ease.
'Rexall olive OIL Emulsion h&ps the
body produce substances which pre-
vent the growth Of disease germs in
the blood, thus putting the system INTO
a healthy condition TO resist disease.
IL viii help you get well and strong II
you nave any OF the above diseases.
or other diseases. 1t is very good for
children Just al mis- season of the
year-to make them healthy ana
strong to successfully resist cold
weather ailments.
There's direct benefit to you in every
ingredient in Rexall Olive OIL Emu
SION. The four Hypophosphites ii
contains are used by leading physi-
clans everywhere in debility. weakness
and liability TO disease, to strengthen
the nerves. Purest Olive OIL, one Of
the most nutritious, most easily-di-
geSted foods known. being taken with
the hypophosph!tes, gives rich tissue
nourishment through the blood to the
entire system.
You VINO are weak and run own,
and you who apparently well now, but
are liable TO suffer from various cold
weather ailments, use Rexal Olive Oil
Emulsion to get and keep well and
strong. For the tlred-out, rundown,
nervous, ernaciated or debilitated-
the convalesc1ng-srow children
aged peopie-it Is a sensible aid to re-
newed strength. better spirits, glowing
health.
Rexall olive Oil Emuls!on-king of
the celebrated Rexall Remedies-is for
freedom from sickness OF you and your
family. Pleasant-tasting containing
no alcohol or dangerous drugs, you'll
be as enthusiastic about 1t as, we are
when you have noted its strengthen
ing, inv!gorating, bu!iding-up, disease
preventing effects. If 1t does not help
you, your money viii be given back
10 you without argument. Sold in this
community only at our store-The
ReNall StOre-one OF more than 1000
ead,ng drug steers In the United States
Canada and Great Britain. S:urm & |
Wilson, $40 West Main t.-Advertlse-
ment.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-18

OF December. 1913, at my ONCE in the
City of Clarksburg, will proceed 10
execute the decree rendered in said
cause on the 9Th day OF October, 1913,
by the Circuit Court of Harrison Coun.
ty. wherein l am directed to take
state and report an account showing:
FIRST, What personal estate the
said John H Clifford owned at the
time OF his death, the character and
value thereof
Second, What disposition, II any,
was made Of said personal estate by
the plaintiff, ]. Philip Clifford, ad-
ministrator OF John H. Clifford, de-
ceased, and how much, II any, OF said
personal estate is now in the hands OF
said ]. Philip Clifford, as administers.
tor, available for the payment of any
debts owing from the estate Of said
John H Clifford, deceased
THIRD. A settlement OF the admin
istration of the estate OF said dece-
dent by said ]. Philip Clifford, his adj
ministrator.
FOURTH, What debts said John H.
Clifford owed at the time of his death,
TO whom they are payable, their ma
ture, and their respective amounts and
priorities.
FIFTH, What real estate was owned
by the said John H. Clifford at the
time Of his death, its quantity, descrip-
ton and location.
SIXTH, And such other matters as
any party in interest may require. the
same being pertinent, or such other
matters as said commissioner may
himself deem pertinent, whether so
requested or not.
At which time and place you are
required to attend with such evidence
as will enable me to comply with said
order of the court.
w, NJ. CoNAWAY,
Commissioner in chancery.
y. PHILIP CLIFFORD.
Counsel for Plaintiff.
To the creditors of John H. Clifford,
deceased.
In pursuance of a decree of the
Circuit Court of the County Of Harri-
son. made in a cause therein pending.
to subject the real estate of the said
John H. Clifford, to the payment of
his debts, you are required to pre-
sent your claims against the estate
of the said John H. Clifford, for adj
judication to W. M Conway, com
missioner, at his office in the said
county. on or before the 29th day of
December, 1918.
Witness. l. Wade Coffman, clerk OF
the said court, this 18th day of Novem-
Der, 1918.
l. WADE COLEMAN, Clerk.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-18
CRAWFORD INSTALLED.

Archie A. Crawford was installed
as worthy vice president tby Clarks-
burg Aerie, No. 445, Fraternal Or
der OF Eagles, at a regular meeting
Monday night IA social committee
OF which. George Erwin IS chairman.
was named to arrange for social
session Monday night, january 5.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-18
GOFF A PROPHET
OF CLEAR VISION

story wheih is here given for the
first time.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-18
DISCOUNT PERIOD Elk
TENDED.

By order Of the city coun.
eli the discount period has
been extended to and includ-
ing November 29th.
The Tax Books for the
City of Clarksburg are open
for collections and a dis
count of ~ per cent will be
given all persons paying all
their taxes on or before
November %, 1913. Office
open from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Colonial Building, Main st.
Phones, Bell $40. Home.
COPY.
JOHN M. KNOX,
Treasurer
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-18
HoLMBoE & LAFFERTY
Architects
EMPIRE BLDG. cLARKsBURG
j. Philip Clifford, Administrator
of John H. Clifford, deceased
vs.. In Channarv
EMPIRE BLDG.
CLARKsBURG

j. Philip Clifford, Administrator
of John H. Clifford, deceased
VS.. In Chancery
Mary Tully Clifford, Agnes Clifford
Frances Clifford, James Clifford, John
Clifford, Jr.. Rose Clifford, Annie G.
Brennan, William G. Osborne, John
W. DUFFY, Perry Williams, Home Bank
for Savings, corporation; Merchants
National Bank, corporation; West
Virginia Bank, corporation; Union
National Bank, corporation; Empire
National Bank, a corporation; Farm
ers Bank of Clarksburg, corpora
tioA; Clifford-osborne Undertaking
Company, corporation; s. & B.
Laundry Company, corporation;
Gore Livery Company, corporation /:
Clarksburg Cemetery Association, q
corporation; Clarksburg Transfer G
Storage Company, a corporation; John
]. Dolan, Cletus Stout, administrator
of the estate Of Sydney Raymond, de-
ceased; E. ]. McGhee, F. o. Havener
The Second National Bank of Park
ersburg, a corporation; The New
World Life Insurance Company, a
corporation, and John P. Peacock.
The parties named in the above suit
will take notice that on the 29th. day
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-18
a Marvellous Escape.

my little boy had marvellous escape
writes IF. Bastiamsof Prince Albert, Cape
Of Good Hope. at occurred in the middle
Of the night He got very severe attacl,
Of Group. As luck would have it, | had a
large bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough Rem.
edy in the house. After following the di.
rections for an hour and twenty minutes he
was through all DANGER Sold by all deal.
ers.-Adyertisement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-18
4 CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our many
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness during the sickness and death OF
our dear mother and wife; also Rev.
Peters and Undertaken Warne for
their great kindness.
MICHAEL oNG AND FAMILY
The Washington herald., 1913-02-12
COUNT BONI MAKES
UNIQUE PROPOSAL
Would Try to Convert China to
Catholicism in Return for An
nullment Of Marriage.

Paris Feb. lI.-COunt Boni dc Castel-
lane is In Rome making the supreme ef-
fort of his life to have his marriage to
Anna Gould. now the Duchess de Tailey-
rand, annuled. still basing his claim
upon the plea that Anna Gould's con-
sent was merely conditional. In other
words, her mental attitude was II, Anna
Gould. consent to marry YOU. but should
the marriage not turn out we'll, l will
get a divorce
Such consent renders the marriage in
valid, according to the canon law. Count
Boni backs up his petition with the eN-
traordinary promise to convert China TO
Christianity.
Ten years ago Count Boni had for his
secretary n young Chinaman of letters
The youth. who returned TO his own
country to engage in politics, was the
chief organizer OF the recent revolution
and is none other than the celebrated
DIR. Sun Vat Sen. Count 3oni has main
tanned friendly relations with his form
er secretary all these years. Sun Yat
Sen is sympathetic toward the Christian
religion and is prepared to favor its
propaganda in China. He promised Count
Boni to facilitate the conversion en-
masse of the Chinese population.
Armed with this promise Count Boni
made a bee line for this city, and. ae-
cording to the Gil Bias, renewed his ap-
plication for annullment of his marriage.
promising that II ii were granted he
would render inestimable service to the
church
His case is now before the Congrega-
tion OF Reta. consisting of the ten most
learned men In the ecclesiastical law in
Rome. The opinion of the Pope on this
original proposition is not known.
1t is reported here that Count Boni has
been stimulated to extraordinary effort
because of a promise of Miss Anne Nor
gan. daughter of J. Pierpont Morgan, to
wed him if his case succeeds
The Washington herald., 1913-02-12
STRIKE PARTLY SETTLED.
Wrapper and kimono Workers,
5000 Strong, Accept Term..

New York, Feb. 11I-While an end was
brought TO the strike in the wrapper and
kimono trade, sending 500 girls back to
work, here to-day. the girls employed
in the white goods industries voted down
the settlement plan proposed by the New
York Cotton Manufacturers Association,
and decided to continue the walkout in
definitely. The white goods workers in
sisted upon a guarantee OF a closed shop
The wrapper and kimono manufac acturers
granted practically all of the strikers
demands.
Fighting between pickets and loyal
workers in the white goods trades fol-
lowed the vote OF the strikers, and sew
eral girls were arrested. Miss Fola La
Toilette and Miss Elizabeth Freeman
welcomed the girls at Labor Temple, and
congratulated them on their vote
The Washington herald., 1913-02-12
May Reindict Cox.

Columbus. Ohio. Feb. n.-George B.
Cox. former Republican boss of Cincin-
natl, will probably be yeindicted and
forced to stand trial as a result of a
decision handed down by the Ohio Su-
preme Court to-day sustaining the bill
OF exceptions filed by former prosecutor,
now Mayor, Hunt, of Cincinnati, to a
decision of the Hamilton County Com
mon Pleas Court. sustaining a demurrer
to an indictment returned against Cox
charging him with giving false testimony
before the grand jury on March q, 1906
The Washington herald., 1913-02-12
AWAKENING" BRINGS DIVORCE
Defendant in suit say. Wife sourh,
Spirituality.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE spiritual
awakening" of his wife. which caused
her to cast him or so she could attain
a state of high spirituality" was held
responsible for his marital troubles to-
day by Clarence IT. Tabor. a prominent
builder. in reply to his wife's plea for a
separation and so week aIimony
The defendant, testifying in the Brook
lyn Supreme Court. said his wife began
first to cherish aesthetic ideals in 1906
She finally told him that. in order to
achieve a state OF high spirituality, one
must lead a life of celibacy," and re-
fused to live with him any longer. They
have since been separated
Mrs. Tabors charges involve a Miss
Alice Clifford, of Chicago. and Theresa
Miller. of New York. The defendant
denies all his wife's allegations.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-12
Hold Up Four Saloons.

Chicago. Feb. n.-''Good evening, gen.
tlemen, meet Mr.. Webb"
With this greeting. members of an auto
bandit crew held up the patrons of four
saloons last evening. To-day the police
seeking them believe their leader is
Robert Teddy Webb, the daring leader
of the auto pirates that have terrorized
the city for months. The auto used by
the crew was stolen. The members of
the band drove leisurely through the
streets after the robberies were COM
mltted
The Washington herald., 1913-02-12

to that institution upon the completion
of his term in the local jail.