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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30
MAS0NS
HOLD ANNUAL
BANQUET
Musical and Literary Program
Rendered by Ladies Of the
Eastern Star.

ELKINS, Jan. 29.-The annual ban
quet and reception OF the Masonic
bodies Of Elkins was held Thursday
night in the dining rooms of the
Methodist Episcopal church and Ma
sonic hall. One hundred and fifty Ma
sons and their ladies' were seated in
the banquet hall at the church and lat
err in the evening Masonic hall was
crowded with interested spectators at
a musical and literary program rem
dered by the order OF the Eastern Star
and members of the fraternity. Boyd
Wees read a selection entitled MAX
ing a Mason: Mrs. Robert Strick-
Ter sang "If l We're a Rose" and I'm
Arcadia" and Mrs. ]. H. Kriebel, of
Baltimore, sang Goodbye Summer"
after which a very laughable farce en-
titled "Femaule Masonry" was pre-
scented by members of the local chap
ter Of the Eastern Star.
Elkins lodge No. 1875 Elks, held the
first Of a series of card parties in Elks
hall Monday night. Five Hundred was
the diversion OF the evening, fourteen
tables being in play. Lunch was served.
Miss Martha MacVean has issued
invitations to a dance to be held in
Nathan hall Friday evening, February
A, at which the music will be rendered
by the Lyric orchestra, of Marietta, O.,
which furnished the music at a re-
cent subscription dance. and very
greatly delighted local dancers.
Elkins high school girls entertained
the members of the Parkersburg and
Elkins high school basketball teams
on the occasion of the recent visit Of
the Parkersburg quintet to Elkins.
The favors were carnations. red be-
ing presented to the winning team and
their coach and white to the losers.
A surprise party was rendered
James Kalar at his home in Fifteenth
street, the occasion being Mr.. Kalar's
fortieth birthday. About thirty guests
were present.
The Elkins lodge Of Elks, which for
a number Of years has given an an
nual minstrel show. has arranged to
present their annual performance on
March / and Q, under the direction OF
William R. Battle, who has directed
two shows previously for the Elks
here. 80,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Kreibel, Of Bal
timore, former residents Of Elkins,
are visiting friends in the city.
Colonel and Mrs. c. R. Head, of
Horton, attended the Masonic banquet
here Thursday night.
Miss Peach Lipscomb, Of Parsons,
is a guest Of Miss Halle Martin.
Miss Pearl Twigg, Of Washington,
ID. c., who has been the guest Of Mrs.
W. v. Mcrntire. has gone to Jennings
ton to visit her sister, Mrs. ]. H. Babb.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30
By the G%Iassworker, an Off,
ciaI Publication for That
Particular Trade.

PITTSBURG, Jan. 29-The Glass
worker reviews the window glass sit
uation briefly as follows:
Directors Of the American Plate
Glass Company are reported to have
authorized the erection Of two new
furnaces at the Kane, Pa, plant.
Fires are burning under factory
No. 3 Of the Fostoria Glass Com
pany's plant at M%oundsville, W. Va,
but the start may be delayed indef-
nitely, owing to the uncertain gas
supply.
Blocks were set in the plant Of the
Utica Glass Company, Utica, o, last
Saturday with the loss Of only one
day.
The Pittsburg Plate Glass Com
pany's commercial departments
meeting and directors meeting was
held this week at Atlantic City.
The sale of the Allegheny Plate
Glass Company which was set for
January 25, has been postponed for
three weeks.
The Kearns-G orsuch Bottle Com
pany's factory at GAINESVILLE, O., was
forced to close January IS for two
weeks and possibly longer owing TO
inability to get material through ex-
listing freight congestion.
Both tanks at the Coshocton Glass
Company's plant, Coshocton, O., are
in commission. A good production
is reported. l..
Two furnaces are in operation at
the Kelsey plant, Newark. 0. A
three-day shut down was caused re-
Gently through the breaking Of ma
chinery In the cutting shop.
A good production is reported from
the Travis plant. Clarksburg. w. Va,
where nine machines are being oper-
ated on milks.
The Cambridge Glass Company is
operating its Cambridge, o., plant
full capacity on a miscellaneous line
of pressed and blown ware. Full ca
pacity is also reported at the Byes-
Vile factory.
A very fine run is reported at the
plant of the Sandusky Glass Com
pany, Sandusky, O. The machine
plant at that place is still idle.
The plant of the Obear-Nester
Glass Company, East st. Louis, ILL.,,
is working three shifts.
1t is reported that the Adolphus
Busch Glass Manufacturing Company
of st. Louis, Mo-, has put out the
fire for the season on account OF the
lack of orders.
Three tanks with fourteen ma
chimes and two blow shops are work
ing at the plant OF the Nivison-Wies-
kopf Company, Reading. o., on
liquor ware from one ounce to two
gallons.
The Stockton Window Glass Com
pany's plant at Stockton, Calf, Is re-
ported rushed with orders. The fiat
tening ovens are said to be doing bet
ter than ever.
The Camp Glass Company's plant
at Huntington, w. Va, has been
working steadily since November l.
Orders on small size are reported
very good. The men are working
Mrs. Leslie Harolng n MISS zoe
Harding are spending the weekend in
Baltimore.
Miss Carrie Wetzel, Of Wheeling, is
a guest Of her sister, Mrs. Edward
Byrne.
Mrs. McElwain. Of Conewango VAL
ley, q. y, is q guest at the home Of
their daughter, Mrs. s. e. Tiffany.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mont Loving have re-
turned from Baltimore.
Miss Isis Hutton has returned to
her home in Huttonsville, after a visit
of several months In New York City,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30
Mt. clemans, is home again very much

Justice H. B. Davis has been kept
to his home for several days on ac-
count of illness. ,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

DR.. II. Z. Hyde. dentist, has in
stalled in his dental parlors a nitrous
oxide and oxygen appartus.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

The college authorities submitted
the question Of student self-govern-
ment to the students recently and the
question was voted upon and over
whelmingly defeated fourteen to l05.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Miss Peach Lipscomb, of Parsons
is a guest Of Miss Halle Martin.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Miss Pearl Twigg, Of Washington.
ID. c., who has been the guest Of Mrs.
w. v. Mc1ntire. has gone to Jennings
ton to visit her sister, Mrs. ]. H. Babb.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Colonel and Mrs. G. R. Head, of
Horton, attended the Masonic banquet
here Thursday night.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Elkins lodge No. 1875 Elks, held the
first of a series of card parties in Elks
hall Monday night. Five Hundred was
the diversion Of the evening, fourteen
tables being in play. Lunch was served.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Mrs. McElwain. Of Conewango VAL
ley, n. ", is a guest at the home Of
their daughter, Mrs, s. =. Tiffany.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

James wills, VINO spent a month at
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

An event looked forward to with
much interest here is a game be-
tween the Bristol high school basket
bal lteam and the Salem high school
team. The date for the meet is not
yet announced.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Jacob Randolph, who has been SER
iously afflicted with rheumatism for
more than a month. will leave Sunday
morning for Mt. Clemans, Mich, for
treatment. James Bumgardner will
accompany him and remain with him a
few days.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Mont Loving have re-
turned from Baltimore.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Miss Carrie wetzel, OF Wheeling, is
a guest Of her sister, Mrs. Edward
Byrne.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30
NEWS EVENTS
OF BRIDGEPORT
Correspondent Complies Items
of Interest about Folk of
That Community.

BRIDGEPORT, JAR. 29-Revival
services are in progress at the Meth
odist Protestant church. They are
in charge of the pastor, the Rev. j.
w. Eaton, who is delivering able
sermons.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Miss Isis Hutton has returned to
her home in Huttonsville, after a visit
Of several months in New York City.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Katherine, the little daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Patton, is recover
ing from a severe attack of pneumo-
mia.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

7. Taylor, representing the Klttin
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Robert West, who has been the ac-
ceptable editor OF the Ealem Express,
makes his yaledictory in the last issue
and sings a swan song as he lays
down the editorial pen. His success
or has not been named.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Miss Myrtle Stephan, of Clarks-
burg, was a recent guest Of her sis
ter, Mrs. George Stephan.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Mrs. Leslie Harding and Miss Roe
Harding are spending the weekend in
Baltimore.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Mrs. ]. H. s%aurborne is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Richard vassar,
of Weston.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Moore. Mrs. Elizabeth Golden and 9.
w. Post.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

The Christian Endeavor Society Of
the Seventh Day Baptist church an
nounce a strong play to be given by
local talent on February 8, entitled
1.-THE Passing oft he Third Floor Back"
The play abounds in humor and ap-
pealing pathos. Both vocal and in
strumental music will be rendered.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Curry are guests
Of Senator and Mrs. Fred Fox at Sui
ton.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Kreibel, Of Bal
timore, former residents Of 1Ilkins,
are visiting friends in the city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-27
MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION
BY not stove LID

Marked for Identification" Assist
ant City Solicitor Lynn exclaimed in
City Court this morning when Jo-
seph Blake, colored, a witness in the
case OF Walter Startling, also colored.
appeared with his head so bandaged
he was scarcely recognizable. Startling
was alleged to have attacked E1ake
with hot stove lid and knocked him
down. "I thought he was dead" one
OF the witnesses exclaimed.
II appeared Starting and Blake had
been playing cards at the house OF
Reuben Scott. colored, at Edgewood
when Blake showed q deuce and two
aces. The act made Starting mad, II
was said. and he attempted 20 put
Blake out of the house. As they We're
coming out Of the house. Startling
struck Blake. Both had been drink
ing
You had right to put Blake out
Of your house." said Judge Church.
man. but certainly not to hit a man
with a hot stove lid" and he fined
Startling $50 and costs. or three
months in the workhouse.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-27
Three FIRES keep
dover FIRENEI BUSY
Blaze In Old Bayard House
But Little Damage
Was Done
HOUSE ON BRADFORD
STREET IS GUTTED
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Dec. 27.-Three fires with
in six hours was the record made in
Dover last night from 6 to IL o'clock.
The first fire occurred at the home
Of Mrs. Clara c. Massey, on King
street, shortly after o'clock. Con-
siderable damage was done by smoke
and water.
The second fire was at the old Bay
ard House on Lsoockerman street at
IL o'clock This fire started In the
chimney, but was extinguished with
only a slight loss.
The third fire which resulted ser
iously was at one OF the new houses
built by the late Charles NJ. Scott. on
North Bradford street, recently ten
anted by George #. Maxwell. The
latter moved from the house last
Thursday. Just how the fire origi-
mated is not known unless il was
from a defective 1ue. fire having
been klndled during the day In a
stove by parties who were moving
into the house. The house was badly
damaged. The entire roof was prac-
tically consumed by the flames. At
the time Of this FIRE, but little pres
sure could be gotten from one OF the
water plugs from which a stream was
being used.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-27
EPWORTH OFFICIALS
GET MANY Gifts
Rev. and Mrs. !. Howard
Gray Are Remembered
By Friends
TO REPEAT XMAS
MUSIC ON SUNDAY

Services at EpwOrth M. e. Church
on Sunday, we're unusually interest
ing and attractive. In the morning
the pastor preached a sermon on
the Incarnation OF Christ. The Sun
day school and Epworth League
sessions were well Intended. The
Xmas eve choral service held from
1890 o'clock until midnight was
given by Professor George E. King
and his large choir 10 several hun
dred persons. Professor Edwards and
his son gave a cornet and violin duet.
The Reys. George W. Dawson and l..
NJ. Broadway. assisted the pastor.
Part Of the Christmas music Will be
repeated next Sunday night at S
o'clock when DR.. Robert Watt, will
preach.
Last night the smaller grades of
the Sabbath school gave a delightful
entertainment 10 a large audience.
their Christmas treat. Presents we're
also presented to the teachers from
their scholars.
Mrs. Maude Evelyn Gray, received
a beautiful cut glass water set from
the lnasmuCh Drexel-Biddle class No.
2. OF which she is the president and
tencher.
On behalf Of the school the pastor,
the Rev J. Howard Gray. presented TO
Superintendent Willis L. Overdeer a
travelling bag. James T. Alexander
received a gift from the Monday
night class and George w. Booker. a
Bible from the Sunday morning class
On behalf of the Drexel Biddle Glass
for Men, James Alexander presented
to the pastor, who is the teacher OF
the class. a leather Morris chair. Re
marks complimentary to the pastor
we're used by Mr.. Alexander in pre-.
senting the chair. The pastor replied
with a suitable speech. Last Friday
night the choir presented Professor
King with a house coat and TO Mrs
Saxton, the organist, tourist writing
set. Much good has been accomp-
lished by all the departments Of the
entire church at this Christmas time
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-27
ny ROBERT J. BENDER.

AhAhNu iAfrn 0AuM 0NlltNHNnNtiNs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Despite a
general feeling OF hopelessness among
government heads over prospects for
peace. in the light OF Germany's lat
est communication. men closest 10
President Wilson believed today he
will strive to the utmost TO prevent
tho situation getting beyond his grasp.
Two reasons. they said, will sctu-
ate him, namely.
A desire TO end the war.
And. a desire. II possible TO avoid
having to put through his Sussex
note threat TO break relations with
Germany should she overstep her
submarine pledges. Omcials made no
secret OF their pessimism over the
probable Allied rejection of the Ger
man proposal for a round table con-
ference. This was the more en-
phatic because Germany does not
propose now To link the idea Of a
world peace guaranty with the round
table session apparently.
And the Allies want such a theme
included.
Administration onicials made no SO.
oret. privately, OF the fact that the
peace note and the Lansing eXplana
tion were aimed mainly at Germany
warning to her not TO cut loose with
her submarines In event the peace
overtures failed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-27
SALISBURY VARIETY
Store Is FIRE PREY

SALISBURY Md. Dec 27.-The
business section of this town was
menaced for several hours yesterday
morning by fire which broke out in
the Henry Scott Brewington Build
ing. near the centre of the city. The
three-story building was occupied by
Thomas Steele & Company as a vari-
ETY. store The interior was wreck
ed. the roof burned away and all the
stock destroyed.
The Elks Home. on the west, was
badly damaged, the lodge rooms being
Hooded. The Ross house, on the east.
also was damaged by FIRE and water.
The flremen played six streams OF
water on the fire. The loss is several
thousand dollars.
II Is said the fire had been smoider-
ing in the variety store for some
hours. and when the big doors in ths
front OF the store were opened the
draft caused the FIRE TO flame up.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-27
ALL CITY SKIDDED
on Streets TODAY
Pedestrians Slip, Trolleys'
Glide While Sleet Storm
Hits Town
SOME WALKERS GO
"BUMPETY BUMP"

All Wilmington was skidding on ICY
sidewalks today.
That rain and a temperature below
the freezing mark do not 80 we'll to-
gether for the welfare OF the pedes-
trian, the drivers OF teams and auto
mobiles and for traffic generally, was
convincingly illustrated this morning
when there descended upon the city
a cold icy rain that lay on the
streets only a few seconds until it
was formed into sleet that made
walking difficult and dangerous.
The rain started early in the morn
ing, and when those who had TO be
at work early found that walking was
not to their liking. Hundreds OF
persons Topped down on the pave
ments and the middle of the streets
to which many walkers made way,
considering It less dangerous, when
their feet slipped from under them
Many found that by skating on the
sidewalks they could make more
headway. and several men and boys
skated to work.
Automobiles as we'll as horses and
the pedestrians found going very dis
agreeable. and machines without
chains performed fancy stunts in the
streets. Chains, however, did not In
sure altogether against the skidding
of autos. Progress of horses was
slow, and many lost their footing on
the ice.
The trolley traffic was, by icy rails,
gmpeded All cars we're running
more or less behind schedule.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-27
merry R5TMAS FOR
SOLDIERS AT DEMING
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DEMTNG n NJ. Dec. 27.-The
presence Of much sickness in camp
marred the Christmas celebration
here. Several Arkansas boys have
died from pneumonia. but so far the
Delaware troops have escaped any
fatalities.
Goodies and tobacco from tile
folks az home were distributed
among the Delaware soldiers Christ
mas Day and to say the gifts were
appreciated is putting il mildly.
Every company had a special Christ
mas dinner on Monday with a turkey
as the principal dish. The mess halls
were handsomely decorated with fir
trees and greens.
The weather was miserable. how
ever. 4 sand storm prevailed all day
and the WIND blew a gale. There was
2 little snow IN the early morning.
Adjutant General /. Pusey Wick
ersham has received the following
telegram from Major J. Warner
Reed:
christmas goods arrived satur-
day. All in good shape. Men had a
pleasant day. Delaware troops Jared
we'll
(Signed) "REER"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-27
Allies, However, Will Not Accept Germany's
Proposal As Set Out In Note To United
States. British Won't Talk Peace While
Better Prepared Than Ever To Wage
Successful War
SWEDEN JOINS SWITZERLAND AND
U.s. IN MOVEMENT TO END WAR

has issued a call, through the secre-
tary OF state for the colonies. for q
conference OF premiers Of British
dominions. This will be held AZ the
earliest practicable moment. The
conferees will consider all war prob
lens. In his recent speech. Lloyd
George said tho premiers would be-
summoned TO take counsel with them
az TO what further action we can take
together In order TO achieve an early
and complete triumph for tho ideals
which thye share with us
The conference is specifically calf-
ed IN the secretary for the coloniess
message Ito consider urgent quea-
tions affecting the prosecution OF the
war. possible conditions on which, in
agreement with our Allies. we could
assent to It's termination, and prob
lens which would then Immediately
arise"
All editorial comment on the Ger
man reply today was unanimous re-
garding It's phrases as evasive.
Committing on the fact that there
we're many Misunderstanding both
In England. and in America as 20
President Wilson's intentions IN his
note the Westminster Gazette de-
clared:
I'VE should make our own position
plain. II is 10 be hoped that our
reply 70 the American note will be
full, careful, and well reasoned
statement
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-27
WASHINGTON WILL
Wait awhile FOR
CARRANZA REPLY
Will Not RecaSt Mexican
Policy Until Carranza
Ignores Protocol
UNREST IN NORTHWEST
IS ON The Increase
BY CARL n. GROAT
United Press staff Correspondent

United Press stan correspondent
WASHINGTON; Dec. 27. - Develop
ments that closely followed each
other today thrust the Mexican stu
alton to the foreground here. The
first was an unsolicited statement from
the State Department that unrest I'm
Northern Mexico is growing, and that
as a result administration attention
once more is focused toward the bor-
der.
The second was announcement by
Secretary OF the Interior Lane that
he has issued a call for a conference
of the American members OF the
American-Mexican commission "at
some early date" probably this week.
Up to noon no word had been re-
ceived as to whether General Car
ranza had signed the troop with
drawal protocol agreed upon by the
commission. In It's statement the de-
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-27
lawmakers GUESTS
OF Governor miller
At Luncheon TODAY

Governor Charles r. Miller Is enter
tanning the members of the incoming
General Assembly at his home on Red
Oak Road this afternoon.
The members-elect assembled at the
governors home at noon. Luncheon
was served after which the men who
will make new Delaware laws at the
coming session had aqpopportunity to
get acquainted.
Il has been the custom of Governor
Miller since he was elected to the
State Senate 10 entertain the members
Of the Legislature shortly before the
session convenes. The function is en-
tirely social with no political signifi-
cance.
Governor Elect John G. Townsend
and members Of the governors stan
we're also guests OF the governor at
he luncheon.