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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-10-19
TRINITY BAZAAR AND SUPPER

Trinity Church Guild will hold their
annual bazaar and supper at the Parish
House, Thursday, November 23.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-10-19
MASQUERADE Halloween Party.

VdSQuSTdUS tIdIIOVS CIT dTty'
The Athletic Association will hold a
masquerade Halloween party Tuesday
evening, October 81. Refreshments will
be served by the girls of the organiza
ton. The public is invited.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-10-19
How Business Has Gained.

Here is just glimpse at percen-
tages, prepared by expert statisticians,
that prove what the Wilson Admins
tration has done for the people:
Increase in bank deposits, 68 per
cent; money in circulation, % per
cent; stock Of gold in United States,
341 per cent; foreign commerce, 52.7
per cent; balance Of trade in favor
of United States, 287.6 per cent;
agricultural exports, AL per cent;
manufactured exports, 155 per cent;
railway revenues, 37.6 per cent; value
of general crops and live stock, 12.4
per cent; value Of wheat crop, 67.5
per cent; output Of pig iron, 80 per
cent; production Of steel, 35.5 per
cent; farm lands, 1877 per cent. men
employed in manufacturing, 23.2 per
cent. wages paid In manufacturing,
41.5 per cent; capital employed in
manufacturing, 300 per cent; value
Of manufactured products, 41.2 per
cent.
SO it may be seen that all lines Of
industry have profted under the great
wave of prosperity that the Demo-
cratic administration has wrought.
AND THE MUNITIONS BUSINESS
COMPRISES ONLY ONE PER CENT.
OF THE TOTAL OF MANUFAC-
TURED PRODUCTS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-10-19

The want advs. bring results. They
appear on page 8.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-10-19
A.Il Glasses Prosperous.

And so, from all sections of the
country, from all kinds and classes
Of business, from the merchant, the
manufacturer, the farmer. the work.
1ngman, come reports of unparalleled
prosperity. The Chamber Of Com
merce of the United States, In an
official report, declares that basic
stocks are rising, that railroad earn
ings are abnOrmally high Indicating
the great movement of commodities,
and that the national prosperity will
continue.
Not temporary prosperity, due to
the war, is this that is filling the
Golfers of the nation. 1t has a sound
basis for permanency, made certain
by the laws enacted under the Wilson
Administration. The President him
self, in his recent speech at Balti-
more, emphasized the value to the
country Of the Tariff Commission. the
Trade Commission, the Federal Re-
serve Board and the shipping bill.
These enactments not only will stim-
nlate the prOductiveness Of the cOun-
try, but will safeguard it's output and
provide means Of conveying it to all
the ports of the world.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-10-19

The Southwestern Wisconsin Fair
at Mineral Point will be held August
21 to "a. 1917.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-10-19
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. }. c. Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

i9:SV :S0 a. m' 4, Public Worship.
11:45 a. m. Sunday School.
$50 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
80 p m. Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-10-19

Mineral Point Fair, Aug. 81 "a, 1917.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-10-19

Read over the want vertisments
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-10-19
Bulk Comes From Ordinary Busi-
ness Channels, Declares
Charles M. SChWab.
$2,5OO,OOO, ,OOOTRADEBALANCE
Department of Commerce Shows Vast
Gain in Wealth Under Wilson,
Munitions Business Is but One
Per Cent. of Total.

In answer to the cry of Republican
politicians, that the unprecedented
prosperity that has come to America
under the administration of President
Wilson is due to the European war
orders, comes a statement from
Charles M. Schwab head of the
Bethlehem Steel Company, himself a
Republican. that refutes the charge.
at is mistake to imagine that the
major portion of our business is war
order business" says Mr.. Schwab, in
a signed article in the October number
of System. "Even casual inspection
of the great volume of exports will
demonstrate that the bulk is drawn
from the ordinary course of business.
1t is also found that, at present
prices, domestic business is as profit
able as foreign munition business"
No one can doubt the capability Of
Mr.. Schwab to judge the business situ-
alton, nor can one gainsay the recent
figures issued by the Department of
Commerce. In this report, it is stated
Chdl, uuAlLS lllC cISHC IhOuILo
of the present fiscal year, the exports
of the United States showed a trade
balance in favor of this country Of
81, 730,O0O,OO0.
Trade Balance 5oo,ooo,ooo.
Predictions are made that the trade
balance for the entire year will ex-
ceed the unprecedented figure of ST.
5O0,00O,OOO. The value of the exports
for the eight months was 3,435. &c.,
212, an increase of 81 ,205 ,SS2, 100 over
the same period last year.
Another financial authority, too,
has spOken-Charles Hayden, of Bos-
ton. He estimates that American
securities held abroad have been re.
duced frem $6,0O0OOOOOO, before the
war, to $.OOO,OONOOO at the present
time. ConcidentaRy, the United States
Has become Q creditor4of foreign ma
tons, for the first time in history, to
the extent of $1,5OO,OOOOOO. Under Will
son, therefore, we have wiped out
$6,0O0,O00OO0 of foreign indebtedness,
and are a creditor to the amount of
$5OO,OOO,OOO.
Mr.. Hayden calls attention to the
fact that this always was a debtor
nation under Republican rule.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
METRO GETS KING
Able Film Director, Scf,ooled ty
Thomas H. lnce, Takes
New Position.

Burton King. one Of the ablest and
best known directors Of motion pic
lures in the country, has just Joined
the Metro stan. He has begun work
on his first production. 'sHearts
Afiame," in which Clifford Bruce Is
starred and Dorothy Green is featured.
This production Is being made for
Metro by the Popular Plays and Play
ers.
Mr.. King has been in the theatre
cal business practically all his life. He
acted before the camera for nearly q
year under. the direction Of Thomas n.
1nce, under whose schooling he be-
came director. For nine months fol-
lowing his debut as a director he was
associated with Mr.. Ince making two
and three reel features.
Afterward. Mr.. King went to the
western vitagraph company, then the
Selig Polyscope. Universal, Equitable
and Famous Players. He has had q
wide experience with many kinds Of
productions and with many famous
players Of the screen.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
BRUCE ENGAGED
BY Popular Plays and Players
for Features on the Mutual
Program.

Clifford Bruce, the distinguished
dramatic star, has been engaged by
the Popular Plays and Players and
will make his debut on the Metro pro-
gram in Hearts Afame," q thrilling
five part Metro wonderply. Mr.. Bruce
is a valuable addition to the long list
OF Metro stars, as he not only has a
vast following among picture patrons,
but is known among theatergoers for
his excellent performances upon the
speaking stage.
He was leading man for Charles
Frohman for more than FIVE years. ap-
pearing in many notable stage produc-
lions. During this time he appeared
with Maude Adams. Ethel Barrymore,
Billie Burke. William Gillette and
other Frohman stars. Mr.. Bruce has
repeated his stage success since he
came to the silent drama.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
FILMING GRAUsTARK.

That rollicking tale Of Balkan war
fare, Beverly Of Graustark," by
George Barr McCutcheon, is being
made into a feature production by
Riograph. Gertrude Robinson, Of
CLASSMATES" fame, has the role OF
the exiled princess who returns in
disguise to the royal palace. The
production is said to be one Of the
most lavish ever undertaken by the
company that produced Judith Of
"Bethulia" and other costly features.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
GIGANTIC Film
COMBINE NOW
IN FORMATION
Forty Miiion Dollar Concern to
Include about Everything
in Sight.

Now It's dlmland that's to be
squeezed through the merger mangle
and dolled up into o regulation COM
bine-each in faint degree Of the old
days Of trust which will not only
control Americas moving picture bus
mess but have such a tight grip on In
ternational affairs that Yankee pho
toplays probably will dominate tho
world.
Within q few days corporation
with capitalization OF some $4O,-
100000 will blossom forth in New
York City, under the manipulating
fingers Of BENJAMIN B. Hampton, ono
Of the vice presidents Of the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company, representing
large financial interests, reaching pos
sibly the Rockefellers.
One Grand Sweep.
The merger will be grand sweep
into Capitalization Of a number OF
companies now peppering the coun-
try with vast lot Of expense, caus-
ing distributing centers. The pro-
grams involved are:
Paramount, Mutual, Universal, v.
L. s. 81. General. Metro.
This arrangement will leave only
Triangle, World and Fox outside.
Get Mary Pfckf0rd First.
Mary Pickford Is the first to STEP in
this new alignment. Although both
she and Mr.. Champion have issued de-
malls. there are authoritative contirma-
tons Of the story that the little star
Is now on long time contract at a
repored salary Of 100000 a year with
the tobacco magnate. who Is repre-
senting the great consolidation inter
ests.
The other big star in the trust con-
stellation Is Charles Chaplin, recent
ly so sensationally captured by the
Lone Star Film Company (releaslng
through Mutual) to the twelve months
tune Of 100000. The absorption of
Mutual will bring the champion fun
maker into the merger fold.
Quality First.
The trust procedure will systematic
the merging companies thus; Para
mount, which includes Famous Play
ers. Pallas, Lasky and Morosco; v.
Ia -. "a, WHICH luCluuoS N1CaSEApQ,
Lubin, Essanay and Selig: and Metro,
which includes Role, Columbia, Pop
ular Plays and Players and Quality
companies. will provide features, quail
fly rather than quantity, and time
schedules being made the rule Of pro-
duction.
Universal, Mutual and General Film
will be devoted to the making Of the
small pictures. the one and two reel
ers.
Headquarters will be in New York,
with most II the local studios main
tanned.
Business Now Chaotic.
Film men, the country over. agree
that the business is chaotic and un-
economical: that too many pictures
are made. too poor in quality, and too
greatly padded. The answer is this
merger which will set. efficiency at
work with the distribution. permitting
artistry to rule the production.
Said big man in filmdom: "If a
five reeler isn't good enough to hold a
theater for more than a. day, 1t isn't
worth making. It's waste Of money
and time. and 1t is harmful to the
business"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

TINTED NAILS ARE
THE LATEST FAD.

ADMINISTRATION editors
and ladies OF tho haut monde,
take noto. Here Is tho latest
fad OF the season and its crea-
tor is the lovely Clara Kimball
Young whose motion picture
fans" are numbered in mill
lions. Tint the finger nails to
harmonize with the color
scheme Of your gown! Miss
Young started the idea at the
recent motion picture ball In
Madison Square Garden, when
she appeared with finger nails
gilded to match the gorgeous
gold embroidery Of her cos
tune. To match other costumes
has variously changed her An
gcrnail tints 10 pale blue,
green and crimson. The ef-
feet is most striking. The
paint used is q harmless water
color.
4. 4. = I. = = . . 4 4. 4. = . 4.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

Helen Lackaye is in vaudeville in
q sketch called "overtones."
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
DIED STARS AGAIN
/ BOOKED AT ORPHEUM

Gray, who has become so popular in
her theatrical career. will be seen in
MAN and HIS Angel" a sensational
drama Of passion and supreme love
that touches the heart and holds the
audience spellbound throughout. In
this masterwork Of George A. Wright,
Miss Gray is aided by superb cast
Of screen players. many Of whom are
we'll known. The staging Of the play
is beautifully done and the detail very
convincing.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
A NEWSPAPER STORY.

"a Voice in the Night" is the title
of three reel Lubin drama produced
by Clay on. Greene under whose def
direction is revealed an intimate story
Of daily doings in modern newspa-
per office. In his hunt for live beat
hustling reporter upsets hornets
nest with exciting developments.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
In Triangle Fine Arts Produc.
ton of ''Daphne and
the Pirate"

Among the notable screen stars To
BIO seen at the Bijou this week arc
Lillian Gish. Elliott Dexter. Louise
Frazenda, Charles Murray. William
Hart, Mac Bush, William Collier and
many other stars high up in flmdon.
Daphne and the Pirate" a Fine
Arts Triangle production In Ave reels,
10 the principal Offering for Monday
and Tuesday. Hero Il lillian Gish II
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
LILLIAN CISII STRAS
TOMORROW AT BlJOU

. drama that boasts. by roason OF It's
star. OF IA countless number OF comedy
touches. II Is q Lillian Gish picture
from first to last. She has been al
lowed any number OF close-ups. and
In them she displays varied series of
realistic and telling expressions. Miss
Gish Is truly delightful and so Is
Daphne and the Pirate Elliott Dex-
ter and Owen Moore are included In
the allstnr cast.
Peter Milne, a New York critic.
states that ANY one who denies the.
tContinued on page 4. 2nd eec.) \
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
Abramson Film.

Saturday, the we'll known actress.
Chrystine Mayo, and the stage star,
Austin Webb, will be co-stars in q
realistic drama, "a Mothers Confess
sion," in five acts. The play is from
the pen Of the great writer, Ivan
Abramson. and is filed with romance
and adventure, beautifully pictured
and wonderfully acted.
A special musical program will be
played for each picture during the
week.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
Lovely, Fonda, Reed,
Fray and Webb There
This Week.

program consisting Of plays Of
|ished pre-eminence will be OF.
to the public at the orpheum
|'r this coming week and brilliant
way stars will be seen playing
aiding parts.
sday. the Messrs. Shubert will
p an idol Of the screen, Robert
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

|ck, in "The Supreme Sacrifice"
y Of the many trials that come
b In life. It is very human,
b to a great climax, and will in
the most critical Of movie fans.
lay Is adapted from the famous
"To Him That EIath" by Leroy
A Blue Bird Offering.
|iday, the Bluebird masterpiece,
"TRIP Of Jealousy" featuring that
nt beauty. Louise Lovely, who is
bly, as her name implies, will be
tied. This picture deals in a
sensational manner with the
hg adventures Of a young society
1, and is a wonderful triumph,
! made a great hit wherever
The settings are Of gorgeous
and the costumes uncompar-
Miss Lovely is ably assisted by
thSoudyS uSduLl1ul dlOIId tOuud,
I'd by an exceptionally brilliant
will surely charm in "Drugged
b" a Red Feather masterpiece in
|teresting acts. The story is one
ing love and romance with Just
b comedy to make It brilliant.
kher chapter Of the much-talked
drama, Graft will also be
tied in two acts.
Miss Reed Again,
|rsday, the queenly emotional
b, Florence Reed, will appear in
Rooster masterplay, 1.-THE Wom-
law" a story. Of the love affair
lew York millionaire wonderfully
An excellent cast headed by
IN McRae supports the leading
Eter, which is ably portrayed by
Reed. The drama is from the
|nown book Of the same name
|raveve Thompson.
lay. the brilliant stage star, Jane
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
new SERIAL
of Ten Episodes, Featuring
Edith Roberts, is Announced
by Universal.

The Universal Film Company an
nounces a new series, 1.-THE Pursuit
of Patricia" in which the little lead
ing lady, Edith Roberts, will have the
name part. Robert Hill will direct
this first series ever made in the East.
There will be ten episodes. The story
will run in "Snappy Stories" and the
magazine will offer $1,000 in prizes,
divided into monthly installments of
500 each, for the best answers from
readers to what they would do in Pa
tricia's circumstances.
The story was written by Reginald
Wright Kaufman and Hugh Weir. The
theme deals with the adventures Of a
young girl who must evade her guard
ian for one year. or marry the man
whom he has selected.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
Nevs and Gossip Of Screen and Stage
SAVING COUNTRY
A THANKLESS JOB.
Burr mcintosh, lect,

Burr Mcintosh. lecturer,
writer. photographer, actor and
promoter who is starring in the
Mutual masterpicture. de luxe
edition, "My Partner declares
that he has decided to give up
trying to save his country, that
the people Of his country don't
want to be saved anyhow. and
that he Is going to retire to pri-
vate life and produce motion
pictures in which he shall play
the role Of western and south
ern gentlemen.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02
STARTLING
Need Of National Defense Is Shown
by Frederick Palmer.

The inadequacy Of our army. partic-
ularly the numerical inadequacy OF
our cava'''y, Is almost inconceivable
to the average American citizen when
It is shown him in a wildly visual-
lied form upon the screen. In the
Paramount Photographs. Frederick
Palmer. the we'll known war CORE
spondent. has edited a series OF pic
lures that are startling in their every
particular, proving In a most conclu-
sive manner that there is grave need
for preparedness for defense.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

Continued on page Z. and sec.)
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-02

Headquarters will be in New York,
with most Il the local studios main
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-16
LUMBER AND BUILDERS
SUPPLY MEN TO MEET

material business. There is also a
national organization. composed Of
all the members of the state organt-
cations, which holds convention
once a year. This years national
convention is to be held at Cleveland,
o.
One Of the strong features of the
Wheeling convention is to work out
the new lien law and uniform credit
to put before the state legislature for
their consideration, which, ii adopted
would be beneficial to owners, con-
tractors, builders supply dealers and
architects. A big attendance at the
Wheeling convention is expected and
will tax the capacity of all the hotels
in the city. Wheeling Is, however,
we'll supplied with first class hotels
as follows: Hotel Windsor, Hotel Nc
Lure, Hotel Rogers, Stamm House
and Grand Central.
The program for the two days will
consist of splendid talks by prominent
speakers, entertainment and wind up
with banquet Saturday evening.
The entertainment and banquet part
of the convention is to'b giventaoe
OF the convention is to be given by
all the local members of the associa-
ton and every dealer in any kind of
building material in the state and
Belmont county is eligible and should
attend the convention, whether a
member or not. Hotel reservation
should be made at once by all ex-
pecting to attend the convention.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-16
the Hotel Windsor in the
City of Wheeling Friday and
Saturday Of This Week.

WHEELING, Feb. ia meeting
Of the committeeman appointed to
serve on the different committees Of
the West virglnla Lumber and Build
ers' Supply Association convention
was held at the board of tca,le as
sembly room last enening to effect
plans and complete arrangements
for the convention and banquet which
Is to take place in this city Febru-
ary IS and 10, with headquarters at
the Hotel Windsor.
The West Virginia Lumber and
Builders Supply Association is COM
posed of all dealers in building ma
terial, of all kinds in West Virginia
and Belmont county, o. A conven-
~. = held each year in one Of the
most prominent cities of the state.
The meeting to be held in Wheeling
is the third annual meeting and prom
ises to be the best yet.
The object of these conventions is
10 promote better conditions gener-
ally in the building material business
over the state. Almost every state in
the union has an organization OF this
kind, which has resulted in much
good for all engaged in the building
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-16
HONORABLE
MENTION OF
some Pupils
OF the Bridgeport Schools for
the Good Work They Have
Done in Their Studies.
nv Clarence Post, Principal. ]

(By Clarence Post, fr1nclpN'l
BRIDGEPORT, Feb. 16.-Two
Years ago we adopted a rule where
by pupils in our schools be given
honorable mention for meritorious
work. The result has been most
gratifying. A friendly rivalry mas
resulted which has aided very ma
terially in raising the standard Of
the school. A closer cooperation OF
parents and school has resulted out
Of which a healthy school spirit has
developed. Pupils who make an
average Of ninety per cent on all
their work and who do not fall below
eighty-five per cent on any one
branch are exempt from the final
examinations at the close Of the
semester and are entitled to honor
able mention. The record Tor the
first semester is as follows:
High school verda McDonold,
David Johnson, Stanley Weinold,
1 ana williams, Esther Cornwell,
Oral Ash, Bessie Palmer, Erwin
Withers. Lucille Martin, Mabel VII
liams. Flossie Lanhann, Hollis Perry,
Beulah Golden, Anna Withers, Nellie
N,yum. Flora Davisson, Virginia
Withers, Alberta Weinold.
: Crades--Ethel Russell. Bonnie
blackwell, Weldon Davis, Lena Lam
caster. John johnson. Hester Golden
Madge Williams, Earl Gawthrop,
Stella Friose. Nellie Fitzhugn. Nstle
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-16

ter, n. B. Campbell.
Charles Dewey, Pearl Delaney, Del
mar Daniel, Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Day.
w. C. Eavenson.
Stanford Fleming, Mrs. A. ]. Flint,
Mrs. Howard Fogg, Mrs. ]. G. Furbey,
Mrs. w. S. Flesher, Mrs. Lulu FELTON,,
Mrs. A. ]. Flint, Frederick Piano Co.
Miss Birtha Gregory, J. NJ. George,
Miss Bessie Griffith, Mrs. Agnes Call
agher, Miss Evelyn Grey John w.
Gordon, Milroy George, Mrs. Thos.
Gllligan, F. (M. Carly.
Miss Bessie Henderson, G. r. Has
klns, Ga / Henderson,. W. 2. Heckert
Mrs. Zena Hanley, Miss Jennie Hates
Edward Jackson, Mrs. 2. F. Jeffrles,
Jesse James, n. ]. Jones.
M J. Kerr, Miss Ruth Kelly, Wiley
H. Kerns, Frances King.
Henry Leesburg, Miss Jean Laund-
erman, Hugh Lewis, Miss Goldie eKef'
err ,,
-, VI. MUllOCt mi9'
Henry E. Morgan, H. L. Mckuny, John
McCray, Mrs. Joe Mcintyre, Mrs. J, A
McNemar, Jno. Moore, Giueppe Mich
lenzi, Mrs. M nnle McKane, Fillmore
Mrs. M. s. ODER, Mrs. Mary orne.
w. R. Parker, Miles Price.
Mrs. Charles Randolph. Adolphe
Rodriguez, Ernesto Roszano, hra
Richard, Mrs. Jennie Rogers, Mrs Il
y Robert starkey, George A. starkey
Miss Minnie Smith, Mrs. Blizabetn
Simmons, Thomas L. Sharp. Mrs. g. 8
The The Wilson Store Co., Miss Aims
Turner, W. B. Taylor, United Tailor ne
Co.
Bert Willard, Mrs. Ava Wills EloN
Weaver.