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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
One of the Fortifications Of
Verdun is in the Hands Of
the Germans Now.
is ONE OF A CLUSTER
Capture is the Most important
Achievement Since lnaugu-
ration of German Drive.

BERLIN. Feb. 26.-It is officially
announced that Fort Douaumont, one
of the Notifications of Verdun, was
taken by storm yesterday afternoon
and is now firmly held by tie Ger
mans,
The oRcial staterert is as tclloWs: !:
1.-THE armored fort of Douaumont,
the northeastern corner pillar Of the
of the permanent main line fortitica-
tions of the stronghold of Verdun,
was stormed yesterday afternoon by
the Twenty-fourth regiment Of Brad
cnburg infantry and is now hrmiy In
German hands"
Fort Douaumont lies four miles
northeast of verdun. 1t is one OF
nearly a score Of forts circling Yer
dun and is situated just to the north
of the railroad running east from the
city Of Metz.
DOuaumont is one of cluster OF
seven forts protecting Verdun from
the east. Forts De Canville. DE TaT-
annes and st. Michael directly be-
tween the position conquered by the
Germans and the city of Verdun.
The conquest OF this fort was made
by the right wing of the huge attack
ing army. which had scored the great
es advance in the assault on the
French position, Douaumont is some
what to the east of what has hither-
TO been the principle line OF progress
being situated four miles east OF the
Mouse river. Tie main eolce OF the
German attocl as Indicated oy the
ureylOus Official communicates, was
being exerte1 sou.hward along tie
Mouse.
The capture OF Douaumont Is the
most important achievement since
the Inauguration of the German drive
nj yerdun, an onslaught, which tcs
fury and for weight of men and guns
has few precedents in the war The
French war Office has expressed con-
fdence that Notwithstanding the al
mitted great strength OF the German
drive, Verdun ar,l its protecting fort
resscs would be able To hold or.
These positions form what mas been
regarded as one Of the greatest
strongholds of Europe. 1t is the
strongest fortress of France and is OF
particular importance from the TACT
that it offers direct communication
with Paris. which is $50 miles 10
the west. Verdun marks the north
erly point of the great French de-
fenses against direct attacks from
German territory, the most souther-
" being Belfort, as between these
two points lies the stretch OF frontier
on which Germany touches France.
The French forces in the Cham
pagne have made an attack on the
German positions south OF st. Marie
a-Py. The war Office statement to-
day says the French penetrated the
first German trenches over a distance
of about ESQ yards.
Another official statement says that
consderab BILE advances have been
made east of the Meuse in the region
north of Verdun in the presence OF
Emperor William.
Resistance of the French broke
down on the Woeyre plains along the
entire front to Marphovflle, south o.
the high road from Paris to Metz.
I'VE are Pursuing the retreatlnl
enemy" the statement says.
The war Office also announced the
capture of the hills southwest of the
village of Louvemont, and the fortl'
fed positions to the east Thereon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
LONDON VERY ANXIOUS
FOR NEWS FROM PORT

LONDON, Feb. 26-The only word
concerning the German claim to
taking the armored fortress of Dou-
aumont, outside Of Verdun, comes
through German sources. Further
information is awaited anxiously ow-
ing to the recognized strategic i'm
portance fthis fort, which Is the
base Of solid field works on line OF
hills 1000 feet high. about six miles
northeast of Verdun.
The last detalld information show
ed the Franch holding lines two
and a half miles beyond Douaumont
with this powerful fortress and its
field works giving steady support.
The Pail Mall Gazette says the
French are sustaining an assault
aqualling In intensity the hottest en-
gagements of the entire war.
The Westminster Gazette expresses
confidence that the main fortress is
impregniable. 1t predicts that the
principal results Of the German at
tack will be tremendous losses, which
will cripple the effectiveness of the
Germans in subsequent operations.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
ATTEMPTED ASSAULT.
Charged against Fifteen-Year'
Old Negro Youth, Who is in
the City Jail.

Charged with attempt to commit
criminal assault on Mary Deison
seven-year-old daughter Of Mrs. Lewis
Deison, of Water street, last October
John Douglas, a negro youth about IL
years OF age, is prisoner in the cit,
Jail awaiting hearing on the charge
before Magistrate r. Edward Kidd
The hearing will probably be held IL
a day or two.
The warrant charges that the at
tempt was made last October. 1t wal
said that the negro youth has beer
out of the city since the date Of thu
alleged assault.
Douglas was arrested by City De
tectiye l.. L. White late Friday after
noon along with three other youths OF
G charge OF theft. Upon learning thai
Douglas was prisoner in the city
jail, Mrs. Deison went to Magistrate
Kidd's court and swore out the war
rant against him.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
MIKE KING COMES OUT
FOR STATESECRETAR AR II
Popular Randolph County Man
Finally Throws His Hat
into the Ring.

EL.ISINS, Feb, 26-Mlke H. King.
prominent attorney and referee In
bankruptcy, today formally an
nounced his candidacy for the Repub-
lIcan nomination for secretary Of
state. This announcement has been
generally expected for several weeks,
as there have been demands coming
from every section of the state that
Colonel" King, as he is called in his
home county, get into the race. Mr..
King has just returned from tour
OF the state in which he visited an
the principal cities and conferred
with prominent Republicans. Every
where he was urged to enter the
race and received the heartiest assur-
ance OF support both at the primary
and the general elections.
Mike King lswell known throue ehT
out West Virginia, having been q
candidate for the same Office against
Secretary OF State Stuart F. Reed N
1912. When defeated by Reed for
the nomination, King did not become
an "insurgent," but entered hecstiIy
into the campaign and helped elect
his successful opponent and the eI,s
tire Republican ticket. 4!
Mr.. King stated that he hadno new
platform to put before the people,
but that he was a Republi icali
thoroughly believed in Republican
principles and IL nominated would
make his campaign for election ui,on
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
GERMANS CONTINUE
VIOLENT ATTACK

PARIS. Feb. 26.-The Germans are
continuing their violent attacks north
OF Verdun without regard to their
sacrifices, the war Office announced
today.
The German attacks in the region OF
Beaumont east Of the Meuse have
failed, the war Office says, notwith-
standing repeated attacks and great
slaughter.
The text Of the statement follows
"The fighting is still being carried
on bitterly north Of Verdun, where
the enemy continues its efforts on the
front cast OF the Meuse. After the last
engagement our troops retained THEW
positions in spite OF the repeated as
saults Of the enemy, which no longer
counts its sacrifices.
"ln the region Of Beaumont the
battle, which is still raging. has taken
on a most sangulnary character
"on the front Of the Woevre the
advance posts, which we held as lines
of observation from Ornes to Hene-
mont since the battles OF last year
have been attacked by infantry forces
from both sides Of the Meuse. Our
artillery on both right and left banks
of the river replied without ceasing tha
bombardment Of the enemy
"SerIous hut not disnnieting," Is the
common phrase which is used IN oftic'
ial and parliamentary circles regard
ing the progress Of the Germans In
their attacks against Yerdun. I'm
affected by the snow storm, the Ger
mans hammered away all day Friday
st tho French lines, which although
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
MURDOCH
will Lecture at the State Nor.
NAL School at Fairmont
Next Tuesday Night.

FAIRMONT, Feb. 26.-After hav-
ing been twice postponed, telegram
received at the Normal school last
night brings intelligence that Victor
Mnrdock. congressman, literary man
and lecturer, will be at the Grand
opera house as number OF the nor
NAL school lecture course on Tues
day evening Of next week.
Mr.. Murdock's number was one o.
the most looked forward to of any oI
the numbers OF the course, and when
Il was announced that ther was 9
possibility Of him not being able tc
be here on account Of his European
trip. a general regret was expressed
Mr.. Murdock Is big man In Amer
lean affairs, and his insurgent prop
critics whileln In the house Of represent
tatives from Kansas won him the IT,
tie of "The Red Headed lnsurgent.' =
His thoughts on current problems
challenge attention. His expression
Of them is vigorous. No mistake Will
be made In hearing him.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
HARDMAN DEAD
Well Known Roane County Cit
izen Dies in Hospital Fol-
lowing an Operation.

Information was received here Fri
day evening that Charles W. Hard
man, n prominent resident OF Roane
county, near Spencer, had died in tho
Roane County hospital following an
operation for appendicitis, performed
a short time previous and from
which he could not rally because of
his weakened condition and the
shock.
Mr.. Hartlman, who was well known
In Clarksburg was u prominent far
mer OF that section of the state, and
was elected president OF the West
Virginia Agricultural Society at tho
meeting recently held at Morgan
town.
No details concerning the funeral
Can be secured us the arrangements
have not been completed, but 1t
is probable the services will be held
and interment made Sunday after
noon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
Four Arrested and All Confess
to Many Robberies in
This City.

With the arrest late Friday after
noon Of four youths-the Oldest just
II years old-police believe they have
cleared up several robberies that have
taken place in this city in the last few
months. The youths confessed to two
robberies on a large scale and a num-
ber of smaller ones. Police are OF the
opinion that even yet the youths have
not told of all Of their activities.
Tho boys under arrest are Isaac
Wells colored John Douglas, colored,
and George iHollins and George Hol-
horn @ Hollins lives on Water street
md % Tho others on Monticello avenue.
' Tho two hip robberies committed py
.,o M von,hs we're the theft of about 500
nornds r NJ brass from the Simmons
ET pI,,n,hirg Com nany,s store on West
pike street about a month ago, and
the stealing of 100 pounds Of copper
wire from the warehouse of the r. T.
.Lowndes electric light plant on Mon
ticello avenue Thursday night of this
week.
Isaac Wells the oldest OF the BOYS,
hoe servad term in the state reform
school s,,s for bows. The other youths
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
CHARTERS
Are Issued to Two New State
Business Concerns by the
Secretary of State.

CHARLESTON, Feb. 26-A certif-
icate Of Incorporation has been is
sued by the secretary of state to the
IL. A. Freshwater and Sons Company
of Chester, Hancock county, which
will deal in realty. The authorized
capital is $4,000. The incorpora-
tors, all Of Chester, are: A. ~
Freshwater, sr, j. G. Freshwater'
Elmer Freshwater, Phillip Fresh
water and Fern Freshwater.
A charter has been issued to the
Carroll Coal Company, OF Huntington,
which will operate In Cabell county
The authorized capital is $4,000.
The incorporators. all Of Huntington,
are: w. L. Stafford, G. G. Carrel,
M. M. Boutwell,, o. B. Casio and
Frank Enslow, Jr.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
Confidential Advices from Ber-
lin Forecast a Proposal for
Such Discussion.
ONE REPLY is RECEIVED
Probably the Nation Answering
Secretary Lansing is Either
France or Italy.
n,A,.oe,.,,o r,,,U

WASHINGTON, Fob. 26,-'rhe Unit
ed States, Secretary Lansing indicated
today. may discuss the question what
properly may be regarded as arma-
ment on merchant ship, II tho ques-
ton Ia raised,
Confidential advices from Berlin
have rorecasted n proposal for such
a discussion by Germany, which con-
tends that armament permitted under
international law as defensive had be-
come offensive with the advent Of tho
submarine,
Until the question is raised MIR.
Lansing regards 1t US premature to
announce the position OF tho state de-
partment.
One OF tho Entente Allies. to which
Secretary lansing suggested dis
armament Of merchant ships replied
today but the nature OF the reply or
the name of the government which
made II viii not be disclosed until all
the Allies have answered. The Inn
preston prevails that 1t was not Great
Britain but was probably France Or
Italy.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
ARMAMENT MAY
BE DISCUSSED BY
"UNCL NEXT
LARGE: CROWD
Gathered at BuCkhannon tc
Witness Wesleyan : West
Virginia Game Tonight.

Buckhannon is agog with excite
ment over the big game between
West Virginia and Wesleyan here TO-
night. Tho sale of tickets has eN-
ceeded all expectations and with the
special train load OF people coming
from Weston the entire capacity oI
Wesleyans gynaslum will be taken
The Wesleyan lineup will consist
OF Shumakcr and Jacobs, forwards
Morrison at center; and Beck ana
Daniels ut guards. According TO in-
formation received here West Vir-
ginia will line up with Rogers and
Tuckwiler at forward; Latterner At
center, and Hftc and Morrison at
guards. =,
The special train from Weston will
arrive ut 7A5. too late for the game
between the Wesleyan and West
Virginia Reserves. which will DC
staged as n preliminary, though II
may be decided at the Inst minute to
hold the starting OF this game till
the arrival Of the train.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26

crowded me out OF the bunk last
night" he complained.
"Tain't so," retorted the accused.
"You couldn't have slept anyway with
them other two boys a singing all
night"
Hollins laughed. "That's right, Mis-
ter Brooks" he said. "All them
kids done all night was to sing"
"You won't be laughing so loud
when you get to eating those soup
beans up In the big jail chimed In
Wells.
The most pathetic case Of the four
is that Of young Holborn, the youngest
of the quartet, he being only IA years
old. He has poor eyes, which, he says,
pain him very badly al night. 1t is
said that he was born blind. Accord
ing to his story, which was corrobo-
rated by the others, he did not take
an active part in any Of the robberles
but acted merely as guard. while
the others pulled the job Holborn
said that he never got any money out
OF any Of the robberies.
"Who was supposed to pay you"
asked Chief Brooks.
wells" replied HolbOrn.
"Why didn't you give him his share
OF the proceeds OF the robbery?' the
chief asked Wells.
"Well, he got plenty Of experience,
didn't he% replied Wells. "de didn't
have no money coming to him for
what he DONE"
John Douglas confessed that in adj
dition to the robberies in which he
aided the other boys. he had stolen a
number OF feed sacks from a livery
barn where he was employed. Il never
took but about fifty" he said.
Fer the love Of Mike" said Wells,
you took more than that at one time
Police said that the boys had con-
fessed to breaking into the new plant
of the Clarksburg Gas and Electric
Company on West Pike street. They
said they got little or no loot there.
Chief Brooks and City Detective
White. who worked un the case against
the youths, are Of the opinion that
five or six other petty robberies In
the last few months were committed
by them. The chief and Detective
White have been working on the cases
for several weeks. but II was not until
Friday that they believed that they
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
GANG OF YOUTHFUL THIEVES
BROKEN UP BY THE POLICE

had welded the last link into the chair
Of evidence against the boys. Mr.
White then arrested the boys. They
confessed Immediately after the arrest
the police say.
Police have located all the property
stolen by the boys, and II was said
that it will be returned 10 the persons
from whom 1t was stolen. The boyi
had sold most Of the loot.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
TAKEN TO WHEELING.

The body OF Frank P, Duffy, who
died Thursday night in his apartment
ON Fourth street. was taken Saturday
morning to Wheeling, where funeral
services and lnterment will take place
Monday morning. The funeral ser.
vices will be conducted from the
Catholic cathedral at 8 o'clock.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
Congressman fadgett leaving naval
affairs committee meeting.

Congressman Lamuel P. Padgett
Of Tennessee is chairman Of the
house naval affairs committee which
for several weeks has been taking
testimony on the condition Of the
naval forces Of the United States.
During that time Mr.. Padgett and
the other members have heard some
disagreeable facts regarding the de-
eciencies Of the navy,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
INSECTS MARSHES.

COPENHAGEN. Feb. 2G,-The Will
helmshavcn ezitung states that En-
peror William arrived in Wilhelm
shaven on Wednesday morning and
inspected the warships there. He con-
ferred with the commanders OF the
North sea feet, the Zeitung says. and
departed the same evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
AEROPEANE
Soaring Above Big Grain EIe-
vators at Superior, Wise,
Causes Great Alarm.

SUPERIOR, Wis, Feb. 26.--Watch-
men guarding big grain elevators con-
tanning millions of bushels of wheat
for the ALLIES were alarmed early to-
day when an aeroplane soaring 5000
feet in the air circled above the docks
for nearly half an hour.
The machine was first noticed just
before dawn. When it became light
it disappeared in the direction Of the
new plant of the Minnesota Steel Com
pany. An aeroplane was recently
sighted over a small station near the
Du Pont powder plant at Washburn.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
DIR. TAYLOR RETURNS.

The Rev. W. C. Taylor has re-
turned from Tera Alta, where he
held revival meetings three weeks.
The same were quite successful. He
will occupy his pulpit In the First
Baptist church tomorrow morning
and evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
wHIskEY is SEIZED.

Count officers headed byJ. II. Ten
ney. deputy state commissioner Of
prohibition, visited the residence OF
II. c. Modispaugh at 179 1-2 First
street late Friday and seized 135
plnts Of whlskey which they said was
concealed in o big tin box beneath
the door. The whiskey was taken
TO the county jail.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26

Monday afternoon at 2:sO o'clock. The
merchants of this city who are inter
ested in this Better Foods and Better
Homes campaign, believe that 1t will
he good for business and have loaned
a very complete kitchen equipment for
Miss Hanko's use in the Masonic
auditorium. There is nothing, how
ever. that would not be found in the
average housekeeper's kitchen. Miss
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
STEAMER SUNK.

LONDON, Feb. 2G.-Lloyds ans
nouncos the sinking OF the British
steamers Dcnaby OF 2,9S7 tons, and
Temmel, Of 53l tons. Seven members:
Of the crews are missing. or 1--WE sur
yIyors who were picked up two died.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
RUSSIANS TAKE TOwN.

LONDON, Feb. 26.--A Reuter- des-
patch from Pctrograd says the Rus
slams have taken by storm herman
shah, the important Persian city in
the nelghborhood of which serious
fighting has recently taken place.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
PROGRAM FOR MONDAY.

Miss Emma Hahko.
food expert who is to
have charge Of the Tele-
gram Better Foods and
Better Homes school in
the Masonic auditorium
next week is expected
to arrive in the city to-
morrow to make final
preparations for the
nnnninp nR the schnnl ON
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26

Amos r. Rohrbaugh, Of Belington,
Is visitor here.
M. R. Stelnbeck. OF Weston, is
transacting business here.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26

DR.. and Mrs. c. W. Halterman are
here from Weston for an over Sum
day visit with relatives.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
FORT IN FRANCE FALLS
Miss Hanko ArriDes Tomorrow

Auditorium Tells What
" Foods For Betty Lane Cake"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26

E. G. Rider, of Sutton, is here
looking after business affairs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
THE CIRCULATION

OF the Telegram Is moro than double
the net paid circulation OF tho
other Clarksburg paper.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-26
1HE WEATHER

Probably snow fiurrles tonight and
Sunday.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
WAR INSURANCE BUREAU
HAS PROFIT OF So, ,0OO, 900
Issues 1850 Policies, Covering
$1Ss, ,3e2, $3.50 in American cargoes,
Since Opening for Business.

The bureau Of war risk insurance. es-
tablished two years ago when the war
sent marine insurance rates to q pro-
hibitive point. has made . profit for
the government Of more than $4,000. 900.
1t has issued 1853 policies covering
s13s,392.3S9 on American cargoes and
ships carrying non-contraband goods.
Figures just compiled show that the
gross premiums for insurance issued
amounted to s2.so4.s6e, on which losses
have been $771,329. of which s5S,s11
was recovered in salvage.
The bureau now has at risk $12.-
325,19s. The bureau will expire by
limitations September 2, but Secretary
McAdoo has indicated that he will ask
Congress to extend its life to the wars
close.
1T has been of incalculable benefit to
the business of the country" he said;
has afforded insurance where 1t was
unobtainable from other sources, and
has reduced war risk insurance rates
generally to reasonable and equftab Bile
basis.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
ENGINEER LOSES LIFE.
Atlantic Coast Line Trains Collide,
Derailing Locomotive and Tender.

PETERSBURG, Va, August AT
lantic Coast Line passenger train No.
63, southbound, collided with freight
train, which partially blocked the main
line at the northern end of the railroad
trestle spanning the Appomattox river
here last night. and the passenger en-
CINE and tender were hurled over a
steep embankmnt at the rivers edge.
Engineer Trevillian of Richmond was
caught beneath his cab and almost in
stantly killed.
None of the coaches on the passen-
ger train was derailed, and the pas
sengers escaped injury.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Submarine on the Surface.

Viscount Grey's statement says that
the admiralty's announcement is con-
sciously designed to mislead the pub
lie Capt. Fryatt was not attempting
to forestall submarine attack which
was made without warning, as the sub
marine was sailing on the surface and
had signaled him to halt, according to
,he stipulations of international law.
therefore he was not trying to save
the lives of his crew. for they were
not endangered.
"On the other hand. Capt Fryatt al
lowed the submarine to approach his YES
sci for the purpose of examining it, and
then suddenly and treacherously tried to
ram and destroy it, and thus obtain the
reward offered by the British government.
This was not self-defense, but treacher-
Gus surprise by a hired murderer. He
boasted of the deed which, fortunately,
failed in its object
Evening star., 1916-08-01

under which the crime was committed
may we'll be the most guilty of all.
"The question Of what Immediate ac-
tion should be taken ts engaging the
earnest attention of the government
and I hope to make ali announcement
shortly"
Sir Edward Carson suggested that the
house should pass a bill making 1t
clear that Great Britain would refuse
to admit the German people into the
comfy of the nations until such
crimes are expiated."
Premier Asquith said he would con-
slider the matter.