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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16

FOR RENTSix rooms and bath, on Viz
!. Elnia street, all modern conycniences
Apply to j. Il. Griffin, $50 " est Pike ST.,
Bell phone 351-W.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16

FOR RENE Three nicely furnished rooms
for light housekeeping, to parties with
out childre1:. all modern coHveniences.
Amply mt 105 Virginia avenue or call
Bell .phone 331-J
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16

FOR REST-Front room Centrally located,
use of phone aud bath, to gentleman
only. Apply nt $40 West Pike street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16
CHE CLEANERS BEHIND THE LINES IN NORTHERN FRANCE

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E FOR RENT Large Furnished room with
two windows. two minutes wink from the
courthouse. Al Lee street, Bell phone
917-J
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16

FOR RENT-In Lyon Apartments fur
niBhed apartment Apply TO Miss Bessie
Lyon, South Chestnut st.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16

TOR #RENT-Front room on first floor. in
private family, for gentleman. or man
and wife. Also board il desired. 2S3
Clay street, Bell phone 642J.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16
FIRsT NOTICE.

HOPE NATURAL GAS COMPANY. f
BY John Q. Pow. Vice President.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16

FOR RENT-one nicely furnished room
with two windows, use OF bath aud
phone, two minutes walk from court
house. Apply at $50 Lee street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16
ZOE EMIT---Furnlsnea rooms

well furnished mp to date suites for light
housekeeptng. private bath. below w. l.
,. ii. building. Apply at 446 Lee st.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16

FOR RBNT--trwo furnished rooms for
Light housekeeping, to nIrtIes without
children. Apply ut 7+2 Mulberry st.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16
FOR Sale: Il OUsEs.

FoR SALE or TRADE One half mile
: from Sorthyiew, two three rQon2 houses.
and eight ncres. Price $4,000. u or VII
Ciarksburg, small house Ind lots pres
ferred. William 81. CornWell, II, y. ID.
SO. 3, ClarkSburR.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16
FOR SAII.Es:s.------IIots

FOR sAIiH-Los on Seventh street. Colonial
Heights, near Washington Irving high
school; must have the money. VII Il ssasrt-
street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16

FOR REST-One new 81 room house with
bath, gas and electric lights; all modern
Fl convenienceS, IN Central School nd ition.
Apply mt $40 Hickman street, or call Bell
phone 10S3-J.
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FOR RENT==:=- Store Rooms.

FOR sREST-Store rom in Northvfew, on
paved street, corner Seventh street. best
location In NorthYieW. Apply MT Fried.
lander's, 10 Fourth street.
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zee 1QEEiS ~ M sye1Y9
ta1lasi iaIl Tof11fl1ies -.
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cosrsrIssIoSEs.s alLE or VALUABLE

HOMER w. WILLIAMS EsfI.,
Attorney for Bankrupt,
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5TOR Rl1NT--EWO Tad Joining store rooms
on Main street, Grafton, w. Va. In CEN
tral location. One room used for 10
years as meat market; fine opportunity
t.. get estah lishel stra de free rooms suit
able for any retan sltpei cheap rent. p
ply at once to Parrish Realty Company
4 Erafton.5NV.4 Va .st 5siI stE tt3't
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field back of Gle tirine
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-16

FOR RENT cottnge OF two rooms in the
rear of 5632 Vest Main street, with gas
and water. to resp4ctnb BILE colored people.
viii do laundry work and assist WITH the.
fbousewOrls: references required. Apply
5 &c go West Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
SHIPMENTS FROM
 HERE WESTB0uND / HIT BY EMBARGO
Action of Big Connecting Lines Felt By Merchants
 in Bridgeport.

With relaxation of the embargo on incoming carload shipments over the New Haven road expected momenta- rily, the industrial situation of New England is becoming hampered by the inability of connecting lines to carry freights from Bridgeport and other eastern points.
 So tense Is the car situation on the big lines that not only have embar- goes hoen placed on eastward ship ments but the first serious westbound embargo, affecting many of the larger lines is announced today against cer- tain shipments to. aBltjmore, Akron, Ohio, and Chicago.
 In the announcement sent out by the freight conference it appears that about IA lines extending as far wes. as Chicago are tied up at certain points. Among the bigger roads are the B. & O., which is refusing all but foodstuffs and perishable freight for Baltimore, Merchants & Miners Transportation, refusing. certain clas- sifications from Boston to Norfolk, Big Four at Cleveland for connection with the B. & O. to Ohio points designated and the Chicago connecting railways.
 Shippers would do well to consult railroad officials in advance of pre- pairing carload lots for western ship ment at this time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
SURGEONS ARE ASSAULTED BY
 DRUNKEN PAIR
Emergency Hospital At- taches Have Hard Time
 Treating Patients.

Two physicians at the emergency hospital are nursing bruises and cuts today as result of their being in- jured by drink-crazed patients, whom they were called to attend.
 Dr. c. Taylor, at. 1 o'clock this morning was summoned to the house at 1098 State street. When he arrived at the scene man was lying in the hallway raving. The physician bent over him to pick him up, and the pa- tent struck the doctor in tn face
 Taylor grabbed hold and asked a. lodger in the house for assistance sev- eral times before it was given. Placed In the bed. the patient tore Taylor's neck and face with his finger nails and could not be quieted. Taylor asked the landlady whdse name could not be learned to summon the ambulance driver. After repeated requests she did so.
 The police arrived about this time but the woman said the man, whose surname is supposed to be Mccarthy. was her husband, that he had just got out of jaiI and she did not want him arrested. He was left at the house.
 This morning Dr. J. P. Deerv was called to 255 Catherine street, to treat August Drferndga. crazcd by liouor He took him to the Hillside home only after tussle in the ambulance in which the physician was struck a number of lines in the face.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
FRAUD EVIDENCE LACKING, B. & A.
 DIRECTOR SAYS

Boston, Dec. 27-CounseI for mi nority stockholders of the Boston & Maine Railroad who, alleging fraud and collision by the directors of the road in connection with its receiver ship. have opposed the permanent di- rection of it's affairs by the federal court were ordered today by Judge Morton to confine their inquiry ito the point at issue. The court stated that as yet no evidence had been heard tending to show bad faith or fraud on the part of the directors.
 After this statement Conrad w.. Croeker, counsel for the Boston & Maine minority stockholders protect i've association, gave up temporarily his examination of Henry B. Day, a director, who was called to the stand yesterday.
 r 'I have meyer seen any signs of il. legality or fraud while I have been connected with the road,'' Mr. Day stated during his earlier examina- ton today.
 Regarding maintenance of the property, MT. Day stated that owing to shortage of fAlabor and strikes the road had been unable to lay ties last spring as extensively as it otherwise would have done, although he thought the management had kept the road in good condition. He esti- mated that it would take from $12.- 100000 to $15,00O,000 in the next three years to keep the road up to the standard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
TORNADO LEAVES BIC DEATH TOLL
 IN 4-MILE PATH
Scores Believed Dead as Re.
 suit of Storm-Damage is Heavy.

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 27.-Reports today from central ArkasAsas, s,4-which avs swept by a tornado yesterday, show that ten persons are known to be dead and that a score of others may have lost their lives Of the known dead five are white and five negroes Wire communication with parts of the district swept by the storm has been cut off and 1t may be Ia day or two before the exact number loss established.
 Much apprehension was felt here to- day regarding the fate of. the state convict farm at Tucker, southeast of here, where 325 state prisoners were at work. The farm was believed to have been directly in the storms path and all wire communication with it was lost when the tornado first de- scended. J. R. Burkett, warden of the state penitentiary, is on his way to the farm with strong detachment of guards. r
 Passengers arriving here totday brough' further reports of the wiping out of a negro settlement at Keo be- tween here and Tucker, with loss of IT lives. Accurate information of the situation, however, is lacking
 The tornado struck the ground a. few miles north of Pine Bluff and, cutting path four milas. took a. northec erly course and finally wore itself out in the vicinity of Duvall Bluff and Des Arc. Many home were set on fire by the lightning which at tended the storm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
ICE ON STREETS
 GIVES PUB FIG A SLIPPERY TIME
Blacksmiths Reap Harvest When Horse Owners Raid
 Shops for Calks.

A storm appearing at about 7:3O today covered the streets and side walks with a thin coating of ice which caused apprehension among transpor- tation officials, caught horse owners without adequate protection to their animals, gave pedestrians difficulty in walking and reaped a harvest of gold en coin for the few blacksmiths in this city,
 Jitney drivers, and truckmen exper- fenced the greatest inconvenience, many humorous accidents occurring in which automobiles persevered side ways and backwards about corners and on hills.
 The Connecticut Co.,, which would have suffered materially had the storm arrived before their maximum day service had been established kept the feed wires clear and maintained schedules.
 Trains on the New Haven railroad were somewhat late as a partial re- suit of the storms effect, but man. ly to the ordinary traffic congestion
 The director of public works found himself unable to get more than one team for the distribution of sand at the crosswalks, though 100 barrels of sand at intersection points, which were hand distributed by street clean CTS. saved many falls to pedestrians
 Telephone and telegraph company officials declared that the ice was not sufficient to impair service to any ap- preciable extent.
 In the harbor three east bound tows were stormbound owing to high seas in the sound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
SPRINGFIELD IS CHOSEN SITE FOR NEW ENGLAND
 NEW FARM LOAN BARK
SEARCHING HERE
 FOR DRIVER WHO
 FLED NEW HAVEN
Struck and Probably Fatally Injured Pedestrian pr.
 Lynch Proves Alibi.

Inquiry instituted in this city for the motorist who yesterday struck and probably fatally injured Henry Hewitt, of Allentown, Conn.,, on the turnpike at West Haven, failed the New Haven police.
 From the fact that Dr. John C.. Lynch, whose car bears number similar N one reported to the New Haven poh> as that which struck Hewitt, but in fact is an entirely diff ferent type of automobile from that which speeded away from the scene of accident, it is believed in police circles here that incorrect description of the motorist has been furnished by wit nesses.
 Dr. Lynch, who was questioned yes- terday about the accident at once fur nished proof that he was in no way responsible and the fact that his car was not Ford, which all witnesses agree was the make of the one sought absolves him from any connection with the case.
 City-wide search is still being con- ducted here for those responsible and believed to be in hiding here. The case in many respects is said to be similar to that of the. Siemon-DiMar- tino one that startled Bridgeport some years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
FIRST MRS. HEFT BEGINS NEW SUIT FOR HIS FORTUNE Again Alleges Value of Late Railroader's Estate Was
 Misrepresented. WOULD TAKE RICHES {
 FROM SECOND WIFE Unfriendly Relations Caused Husband to Conceal"
 Wealth, She Claims.

Frances Helene Heft, of East Mauch Chunk, Pa., the first wife of the late Col. Nathan H. Heft, today began her second suit to have her allowance from the estate increased.
 When she obtained her divorce, the plaintiff received $20,OOO. She claims that Col. Heft at that time made false and fraudulent representa- tions" as to the amount of his es- tate. She asks that her allowance be increased to $300,000.
 City Sheriff Antonio Abriola today served papers on Mrs. Mary Joseph inc, the colonePs widow, who is ad- ministratrix of the estate. Service will also be made on George s. Heft. of New York, son of Col. Heft, ad- ministrator. Copy of writ and com- plaint was also left with Judge Paul l.. Miller, of the probate court.
 The complaint recites that in Sep tember, 1902, the plaintiff brought di- vorce proceedings against Col Heft. For some time prior to that date un- friendly feelings between the plain tiff and Col Heft caused him to ''con- ceaP' froM her the amount of his es- tate, it is claimed.
 During the divorce trial, the com- plaint further states, Col. Heft per sonally and through his counsel made false and fraudulent representations" of the amount of his estate. These representations, it is claimed, made it appear that his est Ate amounted to $1OO,000.
 In awarding the decree of divorce, on January 10, 1903, the court ordered that the plaintiff receive S20,000 as her share of the estate.
 When the estate of Col. Heft was inventoriedYin July, 1915, it was val 4ed at $300.O0O. The plaintiff says that the estate, personal and real, Ato- tals about $s0O, O,0O0S ,and asks that the former Judgment and decree be changed, and that she be given $300,- 900 as her share of the estate.
 Similar action was brought some time ago by Mrs Heft. The case was non-suited in the superior court and this action was upheld in the supreme court. The present proceedings are returnable to the February term of the superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27

Germany has not been slow to seize the advantages given her by
 President Wilson's naaladroit 'diplo- macy. twould be a real triumph for Germany to have herself recog- nized as the wirepuller of the powers whose subjects her submarines drown ed with impunity and which lectured her in the nature of all cardinal vir- tues. It. would teach the world that by letting the Americans do the talk ing Germany understands how to get her way eventually in the sphere of practical politics.
 'sThe studied impartiality of the American note supplies Germany with a coat of whitewash of which she was badly in need Germany pro- poses an immediate conference of bel- hgerents-which appears to her to be the most promising way of promoting Assure in the entente. The allies have only one possible attitude to this, namely, they will hold no discussion with an unpunished criminal or with ments are mere scraps of paper. 1 If MT, Wilson's real object was to elicit a plain statement of the aims and terms O1 DOtn SlOeS, DeEHHS B anSWcI shows that he failed.
 '<4t did not require a note to pro- cure plain statement of the allied cause. Upon the German side the invitation meets with summary dis missal The ill-concealed note has been frustrated and the most dignffed course now would be its frank with drawa1." ctN se'' -
 The Evening Star says: : Germany has replied in hot haste She is working the Wilson note for all it is worth. She is trying ito make peace by wireless. The con- trast between the panting precfpi- tancy and the allies' lefsurefy languor is great. -
 There is grave, urgent need for cool wisdom and bold leadership in the circumstances. We note with alarm the growing disposition in csr- tain quarters to make bad blood be- tween the British and American peo- / pie. That is playing the German game and must be stopped. There must be no mercy for funatics who are ready to poison Angfo-Amerfcan relationships. Let us make a stand against the colossal ineptitude of misrepresentation and mfsunder- standing of President Wilson's note."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
AGED WOMAN IS
 ASP'HYxIATED AS
 SHE LIES ASLEEP
Gas From Heaters Open Cock Escapes When Sup
 ply is Replenished.

Mrs. James Lynch, 72 years old, of 696 Main street, was overcome by il- Illuminating gas this morning and is believed to be dying. An openAjet all lowed the room to be- filled with gas when a quarter was dropped in the slot while she slept.
 Mrs. Lynch retired last evening, leaving gas heater lighted to warm her room. During the night the gas supply gave out In the morning somebody dropped a quarter in the meter slot and the supply was renew ed. The gas poured through the open jet into Mrs. Lynch's room.
 At noon, other persons in the house where she lived smelled gas. They went to Mrs. Lynch's room and found the door locked. Smashing this, they found her lying in bed, over come. Dr. J. P. Deery, who came with the ambulance, treated Mrs. Lynch, and advised her removal to a hospital, but she wouldn't go. She is believed toj be dying.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
MISS SUSAN OLMSTEAD
 IS DEAD AT 93 YEARS

Miss Susan Olmstead. a member of one of the oldest families of this vicinity, died atf the home of her nieces, the Misses Calef 674 Park avenue, yesterday. aged 93 years. Miss Olmstead was born in Stratford, the daughter of Frederick and Mary J. Pixlee Olmstead. When a young girl she went to live with her grandfather in the famous Pixlee house at Old Mill Green and East Main street. Miss Olmstead had been for more than 50 years a member of the South Congre- gatiofa1 church. She was one of large family of brothers and sisters but was it's only surviving member. She was of quiet disposition and her 93 years were spent uneventfully at home. Until a year ago, when she had a serious illness, she enjoyed un- usually good health. After that time
 ;he never fully recovered although she was critically i'll but three days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
Capital Awaiting. Official Text of
 Germany's Answer

Washington, Dec. 27-Germany' s reply to President Wilson's peace note had not been received here in official form early today and officials were reserving their comment until they had opportunity to study it.
 Despite the disappointment be- cause Germany has not acceded to the Presidents suggestion and laid down her terms, the general view prevailed that the reply was another step forward in the peace movement, because it left room for subsequent negotiations.
 The United States undoubtedly is expecting Germany to transmit the sense of her reply to the entente bel ligerents and the immediate outcome depends upon whether the allies will modify their determination not to enter a conference before terms have been laid down. It was pointed out that the way had not been closed for Germany to lay down terms as the allies demand In diplomatic .1ego- tiation of such magnitude and scope officials do not look for results to be immediately apparent but expect the way to be paved carefully and slowly. The next move will not be determined until after the official text of the re- ply. has. been received and carefully considered.
 Some oftirials pointed out that the United States could do nothing further and could not decide, on a course until the entente allies also have replied to the note. Their answer has been forecasted by en- tente diplomats here as a. courteous recognition of the Presidents pur- poses and ideals but probably firm refusal to enter into conference with out having terms advanced first.
 Officials acknowledged their disap- pointment over Germany's failure to reply directly to the Presidents sug- gestion that terms be laid down but were inclined to hold to the view that the door to negotiations must neces-- sairly remain open until the allies themselves close it.
 President Wilson will discuss it thoroughly with the cabinet, probably Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
HAMILTON AND
 DEL0SS PLAN TO
 BUILD FACTORY
New Fairfield Plant Will Employ From 800 to
 1000 Hands.

Ground will be broken at once for a metal parts manufactory which will be established in Fairfield by Harold H. Hamilton and H. H. DeLoss. The Hamilton & DeLoss Co. has been in- corporated with capital of $3OO,0GO. | It is expected that between 500 and 1000 hands will be employed at the outset in the new industry. Plans for modern factory equipped with the latest type of machinery are now be- ing completed.
 The company will scrap silver, steel, brass, copper and other metals and manufacture parts for concerns all over the country. That there is great local demand for such products as will be turned out at\this factory Is generally conceded.
 The site of the proposed factory is near the Handy & Harman plant, close to the tract obtained by the Bridgeport Housing Co.
 MT. Hamilton will be president and MT. DeLoss vice president of the new concern. MT. Hamilton is now pres ident of the Whiting Manufacturing Co. and MT. De Loss heads the Handy & Harman Go. They\ will retain these positions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
PAINTERS OF ALL US. AND CANADA TO CONVENE SOON
Convention Will Take Place in New HaVen-COmmit-
 tees Meet Tomorrow.

Plans for the annual convention of the International Association of House Painters and Decorators of the Unit ed States and Canada, will be forrnu- lated at 8 meeting of the various com nnittees of the organization, at the Hotelt Winthrop. Meriden, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. The convention will take place in New Haven, the sec ond week in February:
 It is expected that there will be sev- eral hundred master painters from all parts of the United States and Canada, several special trains having been included in the arrangements for the convention. , One of these, which will carry the president of the organ ization, will be known as the 'Presi- dents Special It will run from St. Louis.
 The Connecticut association, also the New England association, both of which are affiliated with the interna- tionaI organization, have made ex- tensive plans for the reception of the delegates in New Haven. Each day, in connection with the business pro- ceedings of the delegates, there will be entertainments, visits to interest ing spots about the Elm City, and other enterprises to make memorable the visit of the painters to New Ha- ven.
 Bridgeporters have important places on several of the principal commit tees. e~----------vs, eslee-s-t
 The convention of the international association took place in Cincinnati last year and Washington, two years ago. The Connecticut state associa- tion's convention took place in Bridge DOrt last wear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
Germany Too Eager For Peace, London
 Newspapers Assert

London, Dec. 27-The promptness of the German governments reply to President Wilson's note is character ized by the evening newspapers today as evidence of Germany's eagerness to bring the war to an end. The Standard Says:
 ''It would be a mistake to neglect the German political maneuvers but would be even more fatal to waste time over them. We trust the gov ernment will give President Wilson a perfectly courteous reply and then get on with the war as energetieally as possible"
 The Pall Mall Gazette says: