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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22

lot 1PeTlnnncnt ImDrOyc-
mentS.
Expenditures for buildings and lands
and permanent Improvements during
the last two years are extraordinary,
due to the crowded condition of our
state institutions and growing demands
of the state and for the reason that
buildings and repairs that should have
been comDleted during former years
were not commenced at said time for,
want OF funds.
The following table shows expendi-
lures by the state out or general reye-
nue. for buildings and land, repairs and
improvements. during the last nine
years.:
Year. Amount
1907-1908 % 10625l
1908-1909 1884 So
sl909-l91O -. $1,000. 123 .657. al
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22

Another international romance
came to light with the announcement
of the engagement of Duke Henry
Borwin zu MecAenburg and Mrs.
Natalie Martin, widow of Peter
Oelrichs. The duke met Mrs. Martin
at ranch in Arizona two years ago
aud proposed without delay.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22

British women are taking up the
culture Of herbs.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-16

ID S. KENNEDY & CO.,, Hartford bid Royal Ee Christmas Welcome to their numberIess friends in and about New Britain who appreciate the best in Table, Sideboard and Buffet Supplies. No store in New England offers you more complete lines of the best There's never any question about QUALITY here and the prices speak for themselves. Our store is convenient to outofown shoppers, right in the heart of the City Hall Trolley Center, A Gen. tral Row. opposite Parsons theater
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New Britain herald., 1916-12-16
NAME SEXTON DIRECTOR.
Old Harvard Pitcher Gets Position at
 Worcester Academy

Worcester Mass, Dec. 16.-Harlin Albert Sexton, athletic director at Technical High school, Springfield, yesterday was appointed to a similar position at Worcester Academy, suc- ceeding Guerd on N Messer, who has resigned to become inspector of phy- sical education in New York. Sextor was graduated from Harvard in 1911 and from Springfield Y. M. c. A. Col lege in 1912.
 During his years at Harvard Sexton was a pitcher and in 1911 he won the distinction of pitching tlN Crimson te a victory over Yale.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-16
REVELATIONSOF A WIFE
By ADELE GARRHON

which twin you are. I know where this case came from, of course. Your mother has spoken so many times about her brother who painted those pictures in the parlor. It is his case, I suppose. Oh, yes, here are his initials, R. S. But who is the artist this time, Fred ?"
 Her tone was careless. but I saw that she waited eagerly, watchfully for the lads reply.
 Fred's Very Plausible Explanation
 But the boys perpIexed, troubled lace had cleared swiftly at her ques- tion. Evidently he had found way out from his dilemma, whatever it was.
 "Why, I am-" he said, with every appearance of truth in his face and voice. Mas been promising me a long time I should have a chance 10 try to copy those paintings of my uncle's in the house. Of course cant do 'enl we'll but I've wanted to try 'em since I was a little shaver"
 It was a plausible explanation, Fred was just the sort of shy, dreamy boy to have such aspirations, and his un- willingness to have the contents of his bundle known was also explained Mrs. Allis looked genuinely relieved She stopped to pick Up the scattered things
 I'm tired staying here" she anr nounced. "Ill just go back with you to the house. Are you going to start copying this morning?"
 The boy gave little start of con- sternation, which, as her face was turned toward the scattered brushes she was picking up. she did not sec But I'll have lots of time after the quickness l could not help but admire and answered nonchalantly
 T don't know. I wish I could, but l suppose there'l be something to do as usual. I've pestered Ma till I got the things, now I suppose I'll have to poster Pa till he gives me the time ButIll have lots of time after the bOarders gO."
 And you'd like to have me go home so you can get at your old pictures," Mrs. Allis exclaimed re- proachfully. Well, Fred, I didn't think that of you. Come along. I'm going to tell your mother how you treat her guests''
New Britain herald., 1916-12-16
Plum PuddingS

Premier, per tin 1Oc, 25c 45c. Heinz, per tin. 35c and 05o. Franco American, per tin
 1Oc, 25c, COG and 75c.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-16
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by applications. they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one way to cure catarrhal deafness. and that is by constitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in famed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube When this tube IS imperfect hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed, Deafness is the result. Unless the innamma ton can be reduced and this tube restored to it's normal condition. hearing will be destroyed forever. Many cases of deafness are caused by catarrh, which Is an infiamed condition of the mucous sur faces Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the sys7 tenn ,,
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Circulars free. All Druggists, 75c
 F. T. CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo. o.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-16
RECRUITS AT $2 EACH.

. / Washington. Dec. 16.-A law pass ed more than a half a century ago and imperative since the Civil war is to
 be invoked by the war department to
 Stim ulate army recruiting. The old
 statute, unearthed by Adjutant Gen.
 eral Mccain, provides for payment of
 $2 to any civilian for each man he persuades to enlist in the army. General Mccain suggested to Secre- tary Baker that campaign congress be asked to appropriate not more then $50,0O0 to pay the bonuses.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-16
COLLEGE RECEIVES $3O,OOO.

Boston, Dec. 16.-The promise of a gift of more than $30,00 has been received by the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy according to a state ment made today by pr. Frank Piper, a member of the board of trustees. He said that the donor, whose name he withheld. had agreed to make the amount available within two weeks, in order to enable the trustees to award a contract for the erection of a new building in the Longwood dis . trict.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-16
City Items

Orchestra every afternoon at Besse- lands from 8 to 5:3o p. m.-advt. A seven and three quarter pound daughter was welcomed at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. F. Ingham of 69 Black Rock avenue this morning. Mother and child are doing well. Our Neckwear at soc, considering the rich silk and model, you will pay S5c for elsewhere. Besse-Leland Go.
 -advt. No better gift for him than a box of Big Mozarts. a cigar. of quality and refinement. t.-advt.
 Gift Certificates at Besse-Lelands B. Ask about them.-advt.
 There will be special meeting of Daily council, Knights of Columbus at 8 o'clock to take action on the death of James Malarney and appoint dele- gation to attend the funeral. Christmas Checks cashed at Besse- Leland s.-advt.
 Rubbers at cut prices. Besse- Leland's.-advt.
 Miss Nellie Hall of New York, a former local resident, is the guest of Mrs. Daniel J. Mcguire of Black Rock avenue. Novel and unusual gifts at Besse- Leland 's.-advt . Santa Claus every afternoon from to 5:3O D. m. at Besse-Leland's
 -advt The Ladies Auxiliary of the N. l.. c. A. will hold a whist next Tuesday eve- ming in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall
 See the White Way at Besse-Leland's s
 -adVt. Give him Suit. Besse-Leland's, Why certainIy-advt.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-16
GAS SHORTAGE CLOSES TOWN.
Factories in Wheeling District Forced Into likeness.

Wheelins, w. Va, Dec. 16.-Five 1 thousand workmen are idle here to- day as result of a shortage of nat Cral gas which has forced almost ev- cry factory and mill in the Wheeling district dependent upon gas for fuel to close. The shortage is said to be due to the severe winter weather here.
 Large glass factories at Bellaire, Moundsville and Wheeling are oper- ating only a few departm ents.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-16
Table RaiSinS

Fancy Malaga Clusters, 1 ID
 bundles =. BOG, 35c and 4Oc.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-16
Fresh Fruits in
Pure JellieS

(Ellen NOIth's)
 Red Currant, Crab Apple, Quince, Grape and Mint, per tumbler 35c, for S1.OO, per dozen $3.75: Red Currant, 6 ID crock S1.25.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-16
SOIvrHERN AsSO. SCHEDUIIE

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 16.-A 1917 schedule of 154 games, to open April 12, was adopted yesterday by the Southern Association. The player limit was fixed at fifteen, and Robert H Raugh of Birmingham was re- elected president of the league.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-16
Grocery
 Department Red Stag Coffee

Per Pound, 32c, 3M lbs for $1. Roasted fresh every day and ground fresh to your order, coarse, fine or powdered.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-16
Park & TilfOrd'S Chocolates

Put up in i, ?, 3 and 5 pound fancy boxes, soc & $1 per ID. Mia Favoritas, assorted choco- late covered Nuts, 1 and 2 pound boxes, per box
 SIPS and $2.50. Mint Mixture. i ID box soc. Assorted Fruits and assorted Fruit Slices, per box -. soc. Crystalized Ginger, 1 pound tins COG, 1a pound tins 35c.
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09
TO The EAST oF US.

American
of in particularly
its head military
leaders
relations view with Rhe
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graph OF Toxic
reterates what trained
The formation Terauh be
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challenge asserts
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has lending
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colleagues
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forced the
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possibilities.
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09

ordinary methods they were able to
have complete voting returns available
a few hours after election. 1t is only
since the automobile. voting machine.
telephone. typewriter and adding ma
chine have been employed TO facilitate
matters that it takes a couple of days
to learn who Is elected president.
MEXICO has abolished the office of
vice president. This indicates that
Mexico has no state like our Indiana or
sne would have to have more diplo-
matte regard for some of her states
men.
WELL no wonder it takes England
so long to go through our malls. Just
learned she has woman censors.-Gary
Times.
Which means. of course. that they
are opening all the letters with hair
pins.=Muncie Press.
THIS doubt about who has the pres
idency is holding up 14379 editorials
of congratulation.
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09
MERRILLVILLE

Report of the Merrillville library for
the month of October: Number of books
taken out. Juvenile. 259; adult. 80;
magazines. 112. Total. 57O
Ross township teachers institute
next Saturday.
Mrs. Ella Demmon spent sunday with
her daughter in Chicago.
Ed Miksch Of Hammond. visited rel
atives here last Sunday.
Mr. Byron is thought to be a little
better at this time.
Some OF our young people went to
Hobart to get the election returns and
were entertained at the Mundell home
to an oyster supper. and report a glor-
ious time
The people in our community were
shocked to hear of the sudden death
of Charles Gadsby of Hammond The
Underwood and Castle families attend
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The Come Back" man was really
never down-and-out. His weakened con-
dition because of overwork lack of ex-
mands stimulation to satisfy the cry
for a health giving appetite and the re-
freshinR sleep essential to strength
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules
the National Remedy of Holland will
do the work. They are wonderful
Three of these capsules each day will
IT. whether his trouble comes from uric
acid poisoning. the kidneys gravel or
stone in the bladder. stomach derange-
ment or other ailments that befall the
over-zealous American. Don't wait I'M.
I'll you are entirely down -and-out. but
take them today. Your druggist will
gladly refund your money If thew do
not help you. Csc. soc and s1'O0 per
box. Accept no substitutes Look for
the name GOLD MEDAL on every box.
Iney are the pure: original. imported
Haarlem OIL Capsules.--Adv,
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09
OLIVER OPTIC.

ediozes
Oliver
onor
Upward" Abroad"
the wireless intruded the boyish literature
present
Of OF
William
Robinson"
the Oliver
is bad notm widely in
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09
DRIVE AWAY HEADACHE
Rub Musterole on Forehead
and Temples

A headache remedy without the dan.
gers of headache medicine Relieves
headache and that miserable feeling from
colds or congestion. And it acts at oncel
Musterole is a clean, white ointment
made with oil of mustard. Better than a
mustard plaster and does not blister
Used only externally, and in no way car
affect stomach and heart, as some in,
ternal medicines do.
Excellent for sore throat, bronchitis
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, con.
gestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago
all pains and aches of the back or joints
sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains
frosted feet, colds of the chest (it otter
prevents pneumonia).
25c and SOC jars; hospital size $3.50
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09
MAY BE HEARD FROM AGAIN.

the Youngstown Telegram:
The against a
modified
attributed probably the objection the superintendent
change. holding
schools and needed
The the other hand has support
probably
of their claims
develop children
without
that would made
one teachers In eighteen old system
ahead and spend million
will temporarily
Of pupils there will
unless woman having
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09
ST. JOHN

A card party and towel social Will be
given at Forester hall by the Catholic
order Of Forester Women of St. John.
sunday, Nov. 19. Anybody wishing to
donate anything can take same to Mrs.
Mary Miller, Jr. Everybody is invited
to come and have a good time.
Mrs Jacob Klassen was a Hammond
visitor Tuesday.
Among the Hammond visitors We'd
nesday were Mrs Fred Maulsch and
Mrs. Michael Schmal
The board of trustees met in regular
session Monday evening with Trustees
Koehle. Schmal and stark present.
Minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved. TIE follow
ing bills We're presented
Joseph F. Gerlach. sewer pipes $40. 40
r. A. Klassen, salary ......... 1000
F. T. Knight & sons. street sur
veying Observation-Disclosures. 1925
John Miller. Jr., meals and lodg
ing ......... 3.So
on motion bills were allowed as read.
An appropriation OF $3.50 for hauling
seven car loads OF crushed stones to
the various. streets of the town was
made.
Trustee VIM. Koehler rendered his
resignation as trustee of the Third
ward to the board.
special session of the town board
was ordered by the president of the
board on Monday evening, at 1880 for
the purpose of appointing new trus-
tee for the Third ward.
Town Treasurer n Ludwig fled his
monthly report showing the following
amounts on hand:
General fund .........-.... SZ,Uzz 80
road FUND 447.75
Total on hand s2,47e1O
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09
A aiIaRtE RIlRsrs

republican
bubble the conclusion
Gary
republican
backward their
opinion
oe1e.s son on bragg andbl o
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09

ed the funeral Tuesday in Hammond
Mrs. Gadsby was an Underwood
Mrs. George CASTILLO is entertaining
a friend from Chicago.
Myiel Pierce and II. Bastar were
county seat visitors last Tuesday.
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09
THE TIMES

They point the township Lake
county would
New n Watts
It
will blow
enlist the o a realle
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09

NOW that Baltimore has gone dry"
maybe the festive Marylanders viii
have more time TO see 10 IT that there
are fewer pieces of she'll in the stew
ing oysters they send out.
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09

AFTER having been assigned 70
cover election headquarters on cleo
ton night. where ~e had 70 sit UP all
night and record returns in an atmos-
phere OF cneap tobacco smoke, do YOU
wonder that we are demanding that
congress provide for a six-year presi-
Dental term2
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09

Rev. r. o. Hills stayed over until
Tuesday that he might cast his bal
lot He returned to Evanston Tues
day evening.
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09

THE TINES gives the WORLDS news.
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09

IN THE old days when they had onl,
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09

OUTLOOK is that our best restau-
rants will soon be charging for the po-
tatoes and serving the meat as a side
dish
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09

THE more that we figure the baby
will be voting five presidential elections
hence the more do we realize that we
are beginning to get old.
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09

DUE to the able strategy of the Gary
political steel bosses. Mr.. Hughes car.
rled the city by $50.
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09

BULLETINS from both national
headquarters as to election are about
as reliable as the official war state
rnents of Berlin and London.
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09

AS FOR the betting element in our
population they would we willing for
national election every six months
1T THE paper shortage keeps on
growing we may have to extend the
term Of the incoming president for an
extra four years with a view OF saving
ballots
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09
DandOm7
A\ Things and Filings
ks

ANOTHER Hayes-Tilden fight?
The Lake County times., 1916-11-09

otai on hand ............s2 81 az. 10
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

previous administration. The pri-
mary and corrupt practices act give
to the common man an equal voice
in party politics and reduce the
probability of corruption to a mini
mum. These are some of the wor-
thy deeds Of the Republican admins
tration OF which Governor Hatfield
is the official head, and promised in
the platform Of the party Of 1912.
We feel that the people Of West
Virginia cannot, without injury to
their well being, permit Governor
Hatfield to return, without our pro-
test, to private life, in accordance
with his expressed desire, when
throughout the United States the
press is bemoaning the mediocracy
of the personnel Of the senate Of the
United States, and wherein he could
be OF such great service to our coun-
try and state.
We believe that Judge Robinson,
as governor, would not abandon the
ground already gained for good gov
eminent under the present regime.
He Is a man possessing the sterling
qualities Of citizenship, which fit him
to occupy the highest Office in the
gift Of the people Of the state. In
his private life he is a public spirited
citizen. faithful in the discharge Of
the duties and obligations resting
upon him in the community in which
he lives, and by his big heartedness
toward all races, his defense of the
weak and his kindness to all has en-
deared himself to the hearts of the
people of this state without regard
to race, sex, creed or political affil-
iation, AS a legislator he stood for
the enactment Of just, righteous laws
for the government Of the state,
being always found on the side Of all
1.-THE people where justice and fair
ness demanded. AS a mgpRt Of the
supreme court Of appeals, 70 which
he was elected without opposition in
the Republican party, his decisions
have been followed by the courts OF
last resorts in the greatest common
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18
Mcdowell County Republicans
Endorse Robinson Candidacy
Hatfield Robson Club through President Crider and Secre
tary Moon issue an Address to west VIZ
gnia Republican Voters.

viduals share OF happiness, security
and material prosperity may be en-
larged, have never failed to arouse
fierce opposition and indicative at
tack.
For period OF nearly three years
In West Virginia, We have witnessed
a continuous struggle between those
in public Office who strive to promote
the general welfare and those who
serve no other god but self.
The Republican party has been in
complete control OF the state govern
ment, and just as conditions seemed
most propitious to accomplish the
most in behalf of the people, treach-
cry was Matched In the household OF
Republlcanism. The chief executive
OF the state found frowning and for
biddng countenances among those
whom the people had elected to aid
and support him, while outside of OF.
ficialdom, former bosom friends fired
shot after shot at tho man whose
hands 1t was their duties to uphold
| il they were really Republicans and
friends OF the people; but events
which soon transpired showed that
they had only been playing part
and that they were sorely chagrined
to find that the man elected gov.
erpor IN 1872 was feal man 2 true
patriot and an rlnaelAsh Republican
whose greatest ambition was to bEnl
the blessings Of good government t
every mans door. So they found him
He fought back and drove them be-
fore him in dire confusion. He kept
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-18

set the pressure that was brought to
bear upon the Republican members
of our law-making body to betray
their party, and put the people Of
this state back under the yoke Of
special privilege which was thrown
off in 1904 when William NJ. o. Daw-
son defeated both the Democratic
party and its Republican accomplices
The revenue act which was passed
by the last Legislature in the face Of
an opposition, the bitterness is un'
paralleled in this state, was one. Of
the signal victories Of the common
people achieved by Governor Hat
field, and puts West Virginia among
the most progressive states in the
matter o Taxation. The workmen's
compensation law has lifted despair
ing widows to heir feet and dried
up the tears OF suffering orphan
children. For the first time there is
in this state an institution Offering
the colored youth an opportunity to
acquire collegiate education.
| A negro supervisor of coloret
schools has been appointed who IL
encouraging the Development ant
growth Of negro schools Throughout
1.-THE state, raising the ideals Of the
$4,000 negroes of West Virginia
thereby increasing the efficiency o
the citizenship Of the whole state. HI
has appointed field agent for the
colored orphans home at Huntington
to look after the unfortunate negro
boys and girls. who have been mad
/ homeless and destitute by the dealt
OF beloved parents. and has guaran
! teed these helpless orphans an op
portunity of we'll regulated hom'
wherein they may receive the train
ing that will fit them TO make theil
way din life. A Juvenile court ha'
been established TO Aear and deter
mine tle case Of wayward boys am
girls and to give them a lift out o.
| the rut Of evil instead Of glInt
them a push toward the penitentiar!
gates as heretofore. Each Of the last
four are new departures from an!