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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
BRAVE WOMAN
SHOOTS CAP
OFF INTRUDER.
Mrs. John G. Thompson, Of
Monticello Addition, Routs
a Mysterious ProMIer.

Displaying q coolncss that mi ight not
be expected even from the average
man. Mrs. John G. Thompson, OF South
Chestnut street. Monncello addition.
early Tuesday evening, routed an in
truder in the Thompson home. Today
she has the MANS cap as q reminder
of the occasion. She shot it of with
a reyolver when the intruder started
in her. direction.
1t is said that the intruder, who Is
Unidentified, had been seen around the
Thompson home several times in the
last few weeks, but had always man
aged to escape when Mr.. Thompson or
any OF the netghbors began search.
~ was shortly after dusk Tuesday
evening when Mrs. Thompson. alone
in the house save for her little daugh-
ter, saw the mysterious visitor in the
yard. Loading the revolver, she
bravely went out into the yard When
the intruder saw Mrs. Thompson he
started in her direction In threaten
ing manner. He didn't get far. The
woman aimed the revolver at the mans
head and pulled the trigger. IA mo-
ment later she saw the man disappear
ing at pace which might be calcu-
lated to beat a telegram across the
country.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
HAL G0RBIN
Bids Fair to Guido Himself in
Matters Electrical for the
Masonic Ministries.

Hal Corhln, engaged by the manage
ment of the Masonic Merry Minstrels.
10 be presented at the Masonic audi
torium Tuesday evening. December IL,
bids fair TO outdo himself in ali his
efforts concerning things electric.
ATr Corbin will offer for the APPROX
al Of the audience which is TO see the
Masonic Merry AIinstreIs an electric
fountain. which will be part OF The
stage settings during the first part Of
the minstrel The Is the first time
any thing near approaching this spec
tacle has been attempted upon local
stage.
Then again will he the moving
clouds, hctwinlxling stars, the falling
snow and the grand cascade or flags.
All or these features are new and have
not been presented upon any stage In
this city and the ideas are entry
original with Mr.. CoTbin.
In this the initial attempt OF the
local Masonic club. in IT'S Offering to
ihe public of the Merry Masonic Min
streis nothing is being left undone
tFaich might assure the success of the
venture.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
DIVISION FREIGHT
AGENT MARSH is
AS the Result Of a Change Just
Made by the Baltimore
and Ohio.

The territory over which II. III.
Marsh Will have Jurisdiction as diyis
ion freight agent of the Baltimore
land Ohio railroad at Grafton, en-
braces the lines between Grafton and
ParkerSburg. New Martinsville and
lNIoundsYille also the West Virginia
Iand PIttsburg branch between Clarks-
burg and fleetwood and the Grafton
and Belington branch southwark
from Grafton to BelIngton. The ap-
lpointment of Mr.. Marsh becomes ef-
ffecttve at once and is in line with a
policy OF the management OF extend
ling the jurisdiction and emphasizing
the Importance or its district traffic
Offices In order To bring the represen-
ftatives of the company into closest
touch with the business communi-
ties.
Prior TO the change Mr.. Marsh was
division freight gent at Parkersburg,
In charge of the territory served by
the Ohio river lines of the company
His successor at Tarkersburg has not
been selected, although 1t Is expect
ed that this will be done at an early
date
Under the new arrangement Mr.
Marsh will report directly to the gen
eral freight agent at Baltimore and
will BE q part or the organization of
the freight traffic manager for the
eastern lines of the system
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
In the General Fund of the
United States Treasury. in
His Annual Report.
A REvIEW 0F LIE Var.
Secretary Of the Treasury Asks
the ConnreSs for Some
Large Appropriations.
~ .-aec,.-.n .rraa,

WASHINGTON, Dec 6--Secretary
AlcAdoo's annual report or the gov
eminent 8 flnanccs presented to Con-
GTeSs today. estimates that the fiscal
year. ending June 80. 1917. will show
4 balance of SlI5.O00.OuO IN the gen
cral fund. hut that tho figures year
later. june 80, 1918. will show
deficit In the general fund OF $685..
600. .0nn
Preliminary estimates or the cost
OF conducting the government for tho
coming fiscal year. 1918, exclusive of
the postal service which IS expected
20 hr solf-sustatninE and other de-
ductions. AZ t.27S .021 900. which liz
$aS2,47I ~ 10 less than tile estimated
expense
Estimates or large expenditures for
national defense carry the estimated
outlay beyond the estimated income.
'fnlls Prosperity.
For the year 1916 now drawing to
Il close. the secretary reports great
prosperity and expresses greatest con-
fidencn for the future. During the
last year, the secretary says. the
prosperity which set in so strongly
during the fiscal year I 915 has grown
In strength and volume and Is now
widely dlffused throughout the United
States. Fundamental economic con-
dftions have never been more sound.
In all lines or industry efficiency Of
organization and production have
reached the highest point in the coun-
try's history. General confidence In
the future. healthfnl enterprise and
have been marked char
acterlstics OF the year.
The financial strength Of the Uni Z
ted Statcs--the greatest in our hiss
tory gives us commanding posi-
ton in the world of finance. We have
been Transformed from debtor into
n creditor nation On November
n j, 1916. the stock of gold coin and
bullion In the United States was esti-
mated at S2.Znn-136,976. an In
crease or STA, ,597.8O4 IN the last
sixteen months. This Is the largest
stock of gold ever held in the United
States or In any other country OF the
world. Through the operations OF
the federal reserve system and with
our abundant supply OF gold rs d
basis, the credit resources OF the
United suites have become more than
sufficient for home demand. and we
have been able to finance our great
domestic and foreign trade without
strain and to extend vast amounts OF
credit to other nations throughout
the world
Federal Reserve System. \
THE experience OF the last two
years has brought into strong relief
the value OF the federal reserve sys-
ten. II is not too much to say that
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
INSANE MAN
Jailed by Deputy Sheriff for
Abusing Wife; Formerly in
AsyIum.at Weston.

Albert Wolfe former Inmate OF
the state hospital for insane persons
at Weston, is a prisoner III the coun-
ty jail and 1t is thought that he Will
be sent back to Weston as a result
OF an attack upon his wife at their
home at Union Heights Tuesday at
ternoon.
\ Wolfe had apparently recovered his
reason and was discharged from the
hospital, but something went wrong
with him Tuesday afternoon and he
lost his reason and beat his wife terri
bly, and not being satisfied with that
he seized a large butcher knife and.
chased her out or the house inflIct-
Ing several small cuts about her
arms and body.
Neighbors seeing the trouble sum
moncd county officers to the scene.
and Deputy Sheriff Laco NJ Wolfe.
brought Wolfe TO the county Jail.
where he will be kept until his case Is
decided. a lunacy warrant will be.
sworn out against him and he will be
given a trial before the county lunacy
board. II he is pronounced insane he.
will be returned to Weston and il not.
insane other charges will be sworn.
out against him and he will be pros
ecuted.
Although Mrs. Wolfe's injuries are
very painful they are not serious and
she will be all right IN q few days.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
SPECIAL GAR
10 Stealey viii Give Relief to
Patrons of the Adamston
Traction Line.

The Monongahela Valley Traction
Company Wednesday anrouuced that
it had put into service an extra car
to Stealey Heights. which will make
connections at the West end bridge
with the #Adansto car, thus affording
relief to patrons of the Adamston
line who have been forced 10 walk
from the bridge to the junction Of
West Main and West Pike streets, ow
ing to the paving work under way
there.
The extra car will leave the inter-
urban station on the hour and forty
minutes after the hour. Returning
4 it will leave Stealey at ten and fifty
minutes after the hour Patrons Of
the conipany's Adamston line Will be
transferred at the bridge. The ar
rangement is temporary and Il to re-
main in effect only until such time
as better arrangements can Pc per
fected.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
Another Exhibition
To Be Given at $50 O'Clock
This Evening by Jack Viii
IiamS, the Human FIy.'

Using only his hands and feet,
Jack Williams. OF Dayton. o.. who
styles himself the human fiy,''
climbed the outside Of the Union
National Bank building, ten-story
structure. early Tuesday evening.
After reaching the roof. he climbed
to the top OF the flagstan Thousands
.of persons IN Third and West Main
streets watched the exhibition.
Mr.. Williams will scale the Waldo
hotel building, six stories, at $50
O'Clock this evening.
The human fly" will leave here. IN
a day or two for FaiTmont, where he
will give exhibitions.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
WHLTEg OPPOSES.
Compulsory Physical Exatnirra-
ton for Wane Farmers in
This Country.
Eny .r,oe,.yrn -.

tnYl YlASHoctATFo PREGsl eaS-
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-Compui-
sory physical examination for wage!
earners was opposed wednesday by
President John P. White Of $tha#Unf-8
ted Mine Workers Of America IN an.
address before the conference on So
ictal insurance. He said it meantgonY.
that those who passed the test would
be subjected to greater strain than
previ iously.
AS modern industries are organ
lied today said Mr.. White. ere
lection OF unfit men means not the
protection OF those who are accept
ed. but license to increase the strain
upon them so that EVENTUAL they
too2or their descenda ants will be- add
ed to the class OF unit. n this casegt the
fate Of the physically fit is like that
OF the flower OF European manhood.
manned and slaughtered on the bat
tlefeld.
II physical examination OF all per
sons Is demanded on the broad
ground Of social welfare then let it be.
administered by the state
Better still. let our scientists and
wise men cease regarding the great
mass OF workers as densely Ignorant
and hopeless wards over whom they
must watch and care Let them. In
stead. Join with organized labor IN
demanding @ fair wage and then, AXE
my word for it, the very mon for
whom they are now so solicitousS will
be found taking the very best caresof
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
wilson busy
With a Great Number Of En-
gagenents So as to Clear
Hist Calendar.
,nr ..nnel.1rn rnr..,

WASHINGTON, Dec. President
Wilson disposed of a great number
of engagements Wednesday, to clear
his cal lendar for the work Of the first
days OF Congress. He received the
new council on national defense, con
ferred with numerous senators and
Representatives, reviewed 500 cham
pion boy corn growers and canning
club girls from Ohio and touched a
button giving a signal for the open
ing OF the Tulare county citrus fruit
fair at VIsalia, Calf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
!NgANg WATERWAYS
AS Military Necessities in War
Times Are Advocated by
Rear Admiral Benson.
~ sseel47ee rrsss,

WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.InIand
waterways as military necessities in
war times were advocated by Rear
Admiral William S. Benson, chief of
naval operations. in an address We'd
nesdaY before the National Rivers and
Harbors Congress which opened its
three-day annual convention. Rivers
Of the middle West should be Inn
proved. The said, to assist In supplying
THE army and navy in emergency with
wheat from the plain states and coal
from the Ohio, Pennsylvania and
West Virginia fields.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06

CONTINUED on page 81
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
TO INVESTIGATE.

To investigate the present system
OF car distribution, thereby hoping to
effect a more uniform supply at the
mines, will be the matter taken up
at a meeting OF the coal operators of
the Falrmont district, called for next
Tuesday. December Il to be held in
OF commerce About sixty operators
controlling 125 mines are concerned
IN the results Of the session.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
GETS "A YEAR.

Marion Boone was sentenced We'd
nesday by Judge James W. Robinson
Of the criminal court to serve one
year in the state penitentiary at
Ioundsville upon a second conviction
OF violation of the liquor laws Of the
state. Boone was found guilty at
the present term OF the court Heats
q young man and coal miner.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
COMMITTEE TO MEET.

The new railroad committee ap-
pointed by the board Of trade will
hold It's first meeting at 8 o'clock
Friday evening in the board Of trade
rooms Ia the Union Bank building.
At this meeting the committee will
organize and get down to business
and great results are expected from
this committee in the near future.
Every effort will be made to get q
new railroad for Clarksburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
HE.NRING CONFINED.
~ aaEoelA1rp 80

N 7tso-INL FEI4FF71
WASHINGIG.> nee The. prelinl-
mary hearing OF Karl Arngaard
Graves, self-sIyled international SPY,
charged with attempting 10 eNtort
$4,000 from Countess yon Rernstorff,
wife OF the German ambassador, was
further continued Wednesday until
March 10.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
DIylpEND. PAID. .l5I.

AS a result OF a meeting OF the
company recently the Clarksburg In
fdustrial Company Wednesday distrib-
#uted ten per cent dividend checks.
Perry g. Williams and John NJ. Flani-
gan have been appointed to audit the
books. Of tho company.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
MILLS is nj.
tPv AssoelA1r:pr rzsgEl

EIN31I 5-l5II ItDV A1aoGlATEoI PREpH1I Avn
SANTA ROSA, Calf, Dec. 6.J.
p. Mills, better known by his stage
name, Joe Hayden. who wrote among
other popular songs 'There'n Be a
Hot Time In the Old Town TonIgh e
Is seriously Ill In n8a hospital here. Be
cause OF his advanced age little hope
is entertained for his recovery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
SHELLED
And Sunk is a Steamship List
edin Re9ister as Amer
iCan Vessel.
q Assoel.TrP eaEsa,

NEW " ORK, Dec. The steam
Ship John Lambert. listed in the mar
time register as an American vessel.
was shelled and sunk without warn
ing by a German submarine off the
Isle of Wight on Norem Der %, ac-
5cording To members OF the crew.
Americans. who arrived here Wednes-
day on the French line steamship
Espagne from Bordeau.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
J.UpeiAIENT, sUsPENpEp.

Accused OF having violated the pro
hib!tion law William Post made a
confession in the criminal court Wed
nesday morning and he was sentenced
!. to serve a term of two months and
ten DAYS in#iail and on the roads and
pay a fine Of SIPS AS he is serving
a federal court sentence. the judG-
sment OF the court was suspended un-
It'll March.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
MCADOO SAYS
DEFICIT IS SURE
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LUNCHEON GUESTS.


MASH NGTUN. Dec o. Wiz
liam j Bryan and Mrs. Rrynn
Woi'c luncheon guests WGdncs-
day at The White Ilnuac and
Wednesday, night MIR Bryan Is
70 he the honor guest nj din-
ner given by many Democratic
adinirCrs II Is expected ho
may MAKE some statement &c.
his Intention ~ dovnto ttic ncNt
four years 10 the cause 0f M
tional prohibition
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
BAN on BETTING,
~ AnaaelArrn.rnrna,

WASHINGTON. Dec. 6Prohibi-
.tion Of betting on elections was pro
posed in an amendment to the cor
rupt practices bill offered Wednesday
b ySenator KeKnyon, Repub b1ican. Of
Iowa. Betting would be made pun
.ishn BILE by fine or $500.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
ROJJNlANIA S PLIGHT ACl
KINGS FORCES I'M
GREAT PERIL NOW
= !. :. = = a = 8 = + :. =
WOM+tS MAYOR.
q, Aseae,.rke rRsss1.

: I.3lATII-t4A. Ore. Dec c..
! N@s +. II. S-ercher is mayor of .
! IEatilla. having defeated her
+ husband III the election Tues
+ day Women were also elected
+ 10 all other Offices in the mu-
!. nic.Dal government. including
+ four seats in the council. re-
!" ccrder and treasurer.
/.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
BON CHILD DEAD.

Funeral services over the body OF
Patrick Bon, aged seventeen months.
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Bon, OF
Mt Clare who died at III. 3OSosclock
Tuesday morning following an Illness.
of whooping cough. were held atthei
home at i Q o clock Wednesdaysmo
ing. The body was brought to this
city on the Weston car and the burial
was in the Holy Cross cemetery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
10 ATIIEENp pEpIc.lTl2N:.

II. Frank Horr, eSalted Ruler and
Walter b Wilson, secretary of the
Clarksburg lodge Of EllSs. viii 50 TO
Pfttsburg tonight to ATTEND the dedi-
cation services of the new I1lI1s home
there tomorrow night They Will re-
turn Friday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
. BAILEY DIES.
q Araoe,Arrp. eeEan

IuT7 NHot7-INF 70. FFtsNtI
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 6-J oshua
il. Bailey, one OF the Oldest dry goods
merchants in the country
and widely known in the trade. died
at his home at Ardmore Wednesday.
He was 90 years old. He was identi-
fed with man ybenevolent,5 patriotic
and religious organizations.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
! GIFT ANNOUNCED.
ssY An eee,arrn rnrnr1

NEW CONCORD. o.. Dec. 6.-Upon
his retuEn from a trip to Baltimore and
Philadelphia. ]. Knox Montgome cry
president OF 5Musklngum College. an
nounced gift OF $25O.o00 to that IN
stitution on condition that like sum
be raised by the school.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
-CoNDITIo,.N,-. IaH:7RovING..

The condition Of Ernest swiger,
head bookkeeper at the Waldo hotel.
who underwent an operation at st.
Mary's hospital a few days ago for
fIstula, Is Improving: He has been
moved to his home on North Chest
nut street
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
Law DECLINES.

LONDON Dec. 6Mr. "A. Bonar
Law has declined the invitation Of.
King George to for ma new cabinet,
and the king has sent for David
Lloyd George.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
RESIGNS POSITION.

Blonde Kenney has resigned his
position at the Western Union tele-
graph Office. at which place he had
been in service for three years. to ac-a
cept a position with the Henderson
Lumber Company as Office boy.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
N5AGE. 8OSCs.
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FI~ ha%n-ATEn pET@El

BANGOR. Me-, Dec. 6. The decis-
ion of the Bangor and Arostok rail-
months to- all employees receiving less
than $4,000 was announced by Pres
tdent Percy Il. Todd Wednesday,.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
.LEAGrE To.MEEET.

The Clarksburg Business Mems
League will meet Thursday night to
discuss the Christmas shopping prop
osition. Credits will be looked into.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
GOOD GAS WELL.

The Hazel-Atlas Glass Company
has drilled a 2, 10000 0 0-foot gas we'll
on the s.. o. Williams farm near Graf
ton. It is the largest gas, well eyer
drilled IN Taylor county.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
DISTRIBUTE FOOD.


ny AHNf=IA ATLr'- - EHCN
ET.I1WOOD CITY. Dec. 6-1n order
to help their employees through the
period ofahigh prices. two ocal steel
concerns have distributed several car
loads of coal. hams, potatoes, cab
5bage and apples to their employees al
cost.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
N1ARTINs ACQUITTED.

Robert and John Martin, brothers,
were acquitted Of charges Of disorder
y conduct at a trial before Mayor g.
Il. Gordon in police court Tuesday
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
FOUND GUILTY.

Victoria Partse has been found
guilty IN the criminal court OF selling
Eltquor in violation OF law.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
Nor INSANE.

The county lunacy commission de-
ciled Tuesday evening that Otto.
Nfoffatt. Of Union Heights, was not in
sane IIcswas released from custo d..
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
:NoTAIsY. :Pl..lU!.RLIc

William r. St;lrcher Qualifled be-
fore the county court Wednesday as
notary public.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-06
INDICTNfAfENT NoIIITlDs

An Ind 1ctment against FLOYD Ari
ans. charging him with having had
liquor In a&publicSp place was nollied
Medneadayl In the scrimi mina1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-21
SAYS SEABURY
STOLE HIS IDEA
Perkins Puts Democratic
Candidate in His Own
"Rogues' Gallery"

George ". Perkins put ex-Judge Sam
uel Seabury, Democratic candidate for
Governor. in the latter's own "rogues'
gallery" yesterday. In a letter to Mr.
Seabury Mr.. Perkins charged him with
using information about market condI-
tons in the state in his campaign
speeches as his own. This. Mr. Perkins
said, ne had given the candidate before
the primaries. Mr.. Perkins's portrait
was among those which Mr.. Seabury
had hung in his political "rogues' gall
lery."
you doubtless recall" wrote the
fnancier, that in the last talk I had
with you, shortly before the Progress
sive primaries-at which time you said
you hoped, if could not support you.
| would at least remain neutral tried
TO find out what you knew about the
market situation in this state and
whether you had any views on the sub
ject. | found that you were quite un-
informed on the whole question.
"As we were parting you said you
would like 10 familiarize yourself with
il and asked me 70 send you any data
| had on the subject. This | did. Now
find you have taken this written
statement I sent you and are using
the substance of il as your own. You
are posing before the public as though
it was an entirely original idea Of
yours.
Zone reason why am not supporting
you is that I found you knew nothing