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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10

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AS q matter Of truthful ana serious
statement OF the sttnauon on tnas
partisan side the kelns are tangled
and the wires are crossed and no
effort has been made by those who
arc supposed to be able to, to I'M
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is Just drifting, and no businessltke
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10
British Battleships
Destroyed by Mine

LONDON, Jan. 1O.-The British bat
Stleship King Edward VII has been
sunk as the result Of striking a NINE
The entire crew was saved.
The sinking of the King Edward VII
was announced by the admiralty IN
the following statement:
\ ..fIssrM. s. King Edward VII has
struck a mine. Owing to the heavy
sea she had to be abandoned and sank
shortly afterward. The ships company
was taken OF without loss of life
Only two men were injured.
The King Edward VII was OF a
class Of eight ships laid down in 1903
s0l and completed in 1905.05. She car
ried q complement OF TIT officers and
men In peace times.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10

Although the term of the present
postmaster at New Cumberland does
not expire until next August, an
avalanche Of letters of recommends
.tions and petitions descended on Rep
resontative Nelly from that town
this week. Just why this sudden and
unexpected activity upon the part of
the four candidates thus far "out" ar
ter the job, is not understood in the
office of the First district congress-
man. The list of candidates included
4 u. McFndden, H. C. Stewart, Alfred
Tope and John Plattenberg.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10
BY JUANITA HANSEN.
Leading Lady of the Keystone Tri'
angle Co. A High School Girl
Who Made Good.

WIZ ""SS SSH'
You must cultivate selt.confidence
If you expect to succeed In photo
play work. No matter how big part
Is handed you, IL up to that time you
have only been an extra girl" act
as II you were able to handle 1t just
as we'll as Mary Pickford or Blanche
Sweet Don't be cocksure, but mere.
ly self.confident.
You must have self-confdence in
seeking a new position, for II the en-
ploying dcrector sees you are timid
he will rate you as a poor actress
and place your salary accordingly.
Danish the word fear from your die
tionary.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10

10 aid digestion; and removes bIle from
the general circulation.
Fruitola and Traxo are prepared in
the Pinus laboratories at Month cell0s
ILL.,, and arrangementslh have! been made.
to supply them through Representative
druggists. In Fairmontf they can 10
obtained at Martins Drug store on
Main street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10

Mrs. Thomas Gather who has been
stahe guest OF her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
W.T.. Menear for the holidays has re-
turned ito her home In Winchester,
Va
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10

southern countries of the state. He
is going to stop first at Charleston,
where conference Of Lilly adhe--
ents is scheduled to be held early in
the week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10

A war claims bill which. If it proves
successful, will result in the distribu-
ton of 1929 to the heirs Of John T.
Atkins. OF Lincoln county, was intro
duced in the House of Representatives
today by Congrcssman.at.large How
ard Sutherland, and referred to the
claims committee Of that body.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10

A bill to grant a pension to Alfred
J. Osborn, OF Cox's Mills, was offered
in the House today by Representa-.
tive Hunter Moss.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10

The pension claims of the following
persons have been taken up with the
Bureau within the past few days by
Representative Nicely: Lynn J. Hell
dreth, Lumberport; Isaac Boyce. Fair
mont; Francis A. Keelan, Clarksburg;
Jacob Palladium, West Liberty; Will
lam Goodwin, Fairmont: George w.
Dawson, Clarksburg; Wade H. Hoff,
Cla-ksburg; Jos. A. Hill, Fairmont;
Ella D. Israel, Moundsyille; Aretas ].
Porter, Littleton. Bills have been In
troduced to increase the pension OF
Benz. Smith, Of Weston, and to cor
rect the military record OF William G.
Copeland, of Falling Waters.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10

Among the West Virginia visitors
in Washington this week were State
Superintendent of Sschool NJ. P.
Shawkey and Prof. Marsh, of the same
department, who were here to attend
the 'Pan.American Congress, and Prof.
Henry S. Green, Of Charleston, who
came for the same purpose; Robert
Drain and Thomas Kennedy, Of Pied.
mont; B. t. Sapp, Of Preston county,
who is visiting his daughters; and
Judge Null, of Huntington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10

The improvement of the mail serv.
ice in the numerous subdivisions Of
Clarksburg is puzzling the Post Office
Department officials. 1t is estimated
that there are 5000 people who live in
these suburbs, which abut upon the
boundary line of the city property, and
who should have carrier delivery. The
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10

Congressman Howard Sutherland
was the last member Of the state
delegation to return after the holiday
recess. Mr.. Sutherland did not ar
rive until Thursday, being detained at
home by the illness OF one OF his
children. When it was seen that the
illness was not going to be serious.
Mr.. Sutherland came on to Washing
ton to resume the discharge Of his
arduous official duties.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-10

trouble Is that the streets are not
paved and the houses are not mum.
bered. Representative Nicely has sugI
gested to the department that mail
be delivered to these people by mount
ed carriers. as is done in a few cases,
and the officials have taken this sug-
gestion under consideration. Some
relief. however, has got to be given
these people, and the officials con-
cede 1t. but how TO do 1t is yet to
be worked out by them.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
Newton D. Baker, his wife and two Of lis ehlldren

CLEVELAND. March Il l;.ce,
preparedness and silence are the
words that form Newton ID. Bakers
policy in accepting the Office Of sec
retary OF war.
In announcing that he had accept
ed President Wilson'S cabinet offer.
he stated that he believes in peace
but also In preparedness. And he
indicated resolute determination to
remain silent on subjects OF national
affairs during such an international
crisis as that existing now.
"I have always been peace Ad-
vocate." Baker said.
~ believe in peace and in the
proper enforcement OF the laws OF
peace by force, II necessary"
"Does not that amount to a belief
in full and adequate preparedness7 -
he was asked.
'I shall not draw an inference as
to what 1T means: you may IL you
wish" the new secretary of war
said.
II have no statement to make al
to the duties OF the secretary OF wal,
i know nothing now about the ottice
''1t would not be proper fnr INC IL
talk about the policy of Tho war dc
partment. Congress now has the
matter of national defense undnr con
sideration. The secretary OF wal
talks to Congress only through tht
president
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
First Special Meeting of Baby
Week Campaign is Held
in Church.

The first special meeting fthe
baby week campaign OF Clarltsburg ls
In prngroEa this afternoon at the First
Presbyterian church and nm interest
ing and helpfulproEfam ia being car
rted out with gratifying attendance.
Tho prcgran included expert adj
vice on the care OF babies by means
OF addresses and stereopticon pic
lures by the local Rcd Gross nurse,
Miss Mary Frazier, who for several
years has been In charge Of one Of
the milk stations established by the
Baby Welfare Bureau In Pittsbtrg,
gave an Instructive address on "The
Care OF the Milk" m
AZ previously announced, another
session is' TO be held at 2 o'clock E'rl-
day afternoon in the First Presby-
terian church when ii helpfl pro gram
win be carried out8with addresses by
local doctors among them being Drs!
j. b. Winfield, "a. II. Haynes. III. Ec-
ker. w. b. Conway and L. y. Cur
renee.
Eighty babies Of clarlss sburg and
its suburbs have been entered for the
baby show. which will begin prompl-
ly, at ~ O'Clock Saturday afternoon at
the First Presbyt church. The
contest rs absolutely free. the only
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
GERMANS ARE
THROWN BACK
INDICTMENTS
Are Returned by Criminal Court
Grand Jury in Felony and
MiSdemeanor Cases.

The criminal court grand Jury Fri
day morning returned six felony and
sixteen nllsdemeannr indictments.
The felony aud two mIsdomeunor in
dlctments are withheld from puhli-
cation as the accused persons have
not boen apprehended.
w. II. Madison was indicted for
carrying LIQUOR unlHwfully.
Richard MoShy Is charged Will
carrying revolver.
Jos AlOnZ0 IL accused OF carrying
liquor without II label.
George Walker Is charged with RI.
ceiVlng liquor from the express COM
pnny unlawfully and having unlawful
possession oil liquor.
Joe brunco IL charged with carry
Ing liquor without label.
I.isg Armour In charged with lrll-
ing liquor unlAwfully.
Four indictments arc REuinsi llru-
no ". RnccAfurnl for liquor sales.
Charles Brnnt ls,chargcd with llIly-
Ing liquor for norsonal lso unlawful
ly.
Lloyd DUFF is charged with selling
liquor.
Ed Jones Is charged with keeping
liquor unlawfully.
Aubhcy Duff Is accused of unlnw'
full sale OF liquor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
SBLEN. HIGH
School Basketball Team Goes
to Buckhannon for Big
Tournament.

SALEM, March 0.-The members
of the Salem high school basketball
team started for Buckhan1pn this
morning, where they Will enter the
state high school tournament and
contest for honors, Those scheduled
for the regular players in these
games are:
Dewitt Watson. John Frurn, Burl
Mc1es. Richard Smith, Charles VIII
kinson; and substitutes are Tasker
Morrison. Roy Keys, and Cecil Graz
ham. Coach Cecil Young Will follow
the team this evening and be there
ready for the opening game.
Recent games played by the local
boys has shown great SIX III and tin=
provement in their work, their latest
victory being their winning the game
over the Bristol high School boys by
a score OF 80 TO 30. II as expected
the Salem boys will win some high
ihonors In the state tournament
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
EIGHTY BABIES ARE
ENTERED FOR SHOW

requirement being that the babies
must be- under one year OF age. Reg
istrattnnH must be made before hand
with Mrs. HI. u. Travis 2aa East
Main street, Bell telephone 1891.
The following IS the complete list
OF prizes that have been offered for
the winners:
Highland, Brothers and Gore, one
pair white top baby shoes
Home Furnishing Company, baby
bed.
Palace Furnitura Company, baby
chair md baby cart.
The .. M Ogden Company, fino
baby dress.
stone and Mercer, three-piece baby
set.
n. %. Gill, silver spoon.
Burke's drug store babyts three
piece ivory set.
Pike News Company, doll.
Mnrtin Broth hcrs. box OF candy and
box teetting syrups.
Bon Ton store, hand embroidered
cap.
Stnrm and W. son nice gift.
Wells and Haymak Ter, hnby's five
piece ivory SET.
BainlE niiillner ystore. girl baby
cap to be presented to the youngest
and best looking bay
Ntishaunt's book store. baby hook.
metropolitan Life Insurance Com,
pany, IS In gold.
Parsons souders Company, doll to
every child winnitg 6 q prize.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
tHv ASSOCIATED FErHSI

P.tRiS. March gThe Germans
have been repulscd between Douau-
mont and The village OF Vaux after
several heavy attacks accompanied
by intense artillery fire and violent
infantry assaults. according To the.
French official statement which says
the attackers we're completely dee
reated after having penetrated the
village OF FanS.
Two nll0rtiye attacks were preceded
hy an intense artillery preparation d
rGctnd against tile village OF Bethitl
court. The attacks Wero stopped by
French batteries, which prevented tth
enemy from lehounhlng from Tie Cor
hoanx wood The renewed efforts nf
the enemy haYo not been able To dr.
lodge liz from the large stretch pf
territory, which we have recpnaueraa.
and consolidated.
East or the iMeuse tho struggle m
being carried on with great bittefnesas
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
One of Most Beloved and Use
full Women of the City is
Called to Reward.

Funeral services over the body OF
Mrs Ella 10. Willison, aged 81 years
wife or Il. ID. Wtlllison, one OF the
city's leading real estate and tnsur=
ance agents. who died at her home at
264 Cart avenue at 8 o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon following a long ills
ness, VIII be held at 80 o'clock
Friday afternoon at the First Pres
byterlAn chlrcr and the burial viii
he In the Masonic cemetery.
Mrs. Wiilison was q daughter uf
John and Nancy Blair, OF Perrysyilla.
Allegheny county, Pa. She wns born
March 1s !. s55, in Allegheny City.
Pa. Miss Blair and IL B. Wilson
wore married. March 16, 1876. in Al-
Iteeheny City. They moved TO Clnrlss-
burg thirteen years ago and since
that time have been leading citizens
"A business; social n1id religious rlr-
cles.
Survivfns relatives OF the deceased
woman afe h y. Wiliison. her hus-
band; Mrs y. 4. pennison, IA daush-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
MIR FOWLER ILL.

Z Word has been received here ny
friends that +. Fowler, formerly di-
visnn frei ght agent OF the Bal tlmnre
and Ohio with headquarters In Par
Is critically III with pneu-
monia In New York City. Mr.. Fowl
erleft d host of friends ili this section
when he was transit ferretl 20 the rlilst
and all 81 them win hope for his
et4rly and complete recovery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
NUsBAUM's CASE

A Morgantown newspaper says
William Nusbaum's application for
a pardon Is still pending, Direct
telephone communication had With
the governors Office Saturday might
by the editorial rooms OF the T'oit-
gram, resulted IN the information
thntit the hafdonF papRrs had been sent
out chat day.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
lIcIpOSNEL FUNERAL.

Funeral services over The body Of
Mrs. Bridget Mcdonnell, who died at
her home ~ llG Florence street at
1880 O'clock "wednesday mnrping af-
ter an Illness Of heart disease, will be
held at 3 o'clock Saturday morning
and. the burial will be IN the Holy
LroBs cemetery. "a. q II. ....a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
NEWTON D. BAKEEs RAPID RISE.

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
SPECIAL MEETING.

a special communication Of Hcrmon
Lodge No. 6. Ancient Free and Accept
ed Masons. will be held nj 7:S0 o'clock
Friday evening in the Masonic temple
on West Pike street for work in the
second degree.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
Raid Makes the Mexican Situation Grave
and Troops May Go Over the Line
lRY Associated Press.

- ~ = y N
WASHINGTON, March 9Frst reports of the Mexican raid
on Columbus N NJ received White while Presi
tha o Var oaicias that teraid
Mexican situation While the policy
deawh the bandits some officials declared today that al
question such raid Columbus was
the situation sending American troops
the line
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09

convention Of Sunday schools His body burned in the ruins
of the hotel
No Mercy Shown
Mrs Rachael Walker also delegate to the convention from
Plaas M saved by Jolly Garner and his pardner Ben
to her and lowered her from window Walker taken
from the Of his wife BY one Of the bandits 5 who invaded the
ed her husband go stairs shake hands with his captain
later Mrs. Walker heard the shots that killed her hs
band and the hotel proprietor.
Shortly afterward owas thrown the building and match
applied flames spread Garner and Augurre reached
Walkers room, rescued her and escaped safely
Troops Cross Border
Major Tompkns, with troops Of the Thirteenth
cavalry said to have crossed the border in pursuit of the
retreating Mexcans
Troop G. stationed border gate south Of here caught
the rereang Mecans the flank and killed eighteen Corporal
Wisa of the troop shot through the right eye and
killed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
NEIy NOTARTlEs.

CHARLESTON. March Fred
b. Deem, of Elarksburg, and Ernest
r. Helm. OF Pennsbprn. have been
appointed notarles public by the state
department.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
UNITED STATES IS INVADED
BY GENERAL VILLAS TROOPS
To EXAMINE STARK.

The county lunacy commission will
examine the mental condition Of Scy-
mOur Stark sometime between sun
rise and sunset Friday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
After Several Heavy Attacks
Accompanied by an In
tense Artillery Fire.
GREAT STRUGGLE STILL ON
Renewed Efforts by Germans
Fail to DisIOdge the French
from Large Stretch.
~ AnnpeIArtn rnss.,

IiEKIIIN, March D-'rhe vEIHRc
and nrtnnrrh fort NJ lNWN, northeast
nr Vrrduh, liu.' been captured by the
Germans. the wnr office announced
to-day.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09

w. Il. Manson OF Wheeling. l.
here OH brief business visit.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
son HoEs.
-

Born Wednesday evening, March s.,
in Charleston, was son to Mf and
Mrs. Miller Gallaher, Of that city
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
THE CIRCULATION.

nj the TelcIram Is moro than double
the net paid circulation OF, tho
other ClarlESburg paper.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
Shoot Men Down

Miller of drug Store shot as he tried to
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-09
HowIinu Mob


The Hoover hotel adobe structure, protected of
covering and children who remained in the while
bowling of bandits surged through the surrounding streets
Tney first attacked the Of the Thirteenth cavalry 1t
wounded and number of cavalry horses ridden off by the
Mexicans they fled back towards Mexico after DAYLIGHT
Arizona republican., 1916-09-17

test cars of the line were turned out eleven months ago and given the most exhaustive tests that could be devised. First principles proving very satisfactory minor changes and reflnements were made and added and the first Jordans were delivered to the public in August this year. The Jor- dan Motor Gar company Is not only strong financially, but las a picked corps of engineers, who have brought a great combination of experience to the design of this car.
 The Jordan will attract attention first of course. by it's beauty. it's un- usual lines and lovely finish. The frs. favorable impression will be oeepened as soon as one rides in i;. will become conviction as soon as one drives it. and then to study tho specifications and to examine the de- tails of its construction will again make one ask that question, How can they do il for the price?" The Jordan line includes everything from . sporting type roadster to the big seven passenger touring cars, and prices range from $500 up.
 The Babbitt-P Poison people have the Arizona agency for this interesting car, and will also act as distributors for New Mexico and part of west Texas NJ. l.. Burkhead, recently con- nected with the Haynes Sales agency cf Fl Paso, has come here to look after the promotion of Jordan sales in
Arizona republican., 1916-09-17

the territory mentioned. The addition of the Jordan to the BabDitt- Poison line, gives that concern a really re- markable list of agencies. and they already say they regard the Jordan agency as among the most desirable they possess.
 The big Jordan seen around town yesterday afternoon, is finished in the special Jordan maroon. which is fea- ture The motor is a special Conti- mental, Bosch D. L. ignition, and Blur two-Gnit six-volt starting and light ing sy stem, Stromberg carburetor, va naiium steel springs. Timken bearings and axles, Folders radiator. Gemmcr steering gear. Brown-Lipe clutch. Motchkiss type drive. etc, etc. are some Of the high-class features of this car There are many items found in the construction of the Jor- dan, formerly seen only in machines that sold for s3000 and up. and this has been made possible by quantity production.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-17
THE LUXURY GAR"
 JORDAN MOTOR HERE

The Luxury Car" the realization of a great ideal" two phrases used
 by the makers of the Jordan. the latest sensation ir the automobile world. lead one to expect something quite a bit different and quite d bit better in the Jordan than Is usually found in cars of its price-class. The first Jordans to De seen in Phoenix, just came in Friday, three of them, all are sold. and a portion of the next two carloads. now on the way, are already allotted. The Jordan is man nfactured in Cleveland, Ohio, and the
Arizona republican., 1916-09-17

sport. but Just as Goodyear has pioneered many of the present day features in tires. so has she taken the initiative in staging a great field day for employees.
 Forty thousand people blanketed the hillsides, taxed the huge grand stand to it's utmost capacity, and filled the gigantic field It was a most unusual day for those present.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-17

moro Interesting than any three ring ed circus. There was Something in-- teresting going on every minute for twelve continuous hours.
 When President F. A. Soldering originated the Goodyear home -ouild- ing plan for employees, three years ago, his interest in the social well fare of Goodyear workmen and <heir fa miles prompted him to set aside
Arizona republican., 1916-09-17

athletic and amusement features Within the property lies a small iake offering all kinds of aquatic sports, around which has been built mag nificent field, including tennis courts dancing pavilion, athletic track, rest ful parks. anG baseball field, with a huge @randstard. flanked on right and left hv spacious bleachers
Arizona republican., 1916-09-17
FORTY THOUSAND AT
 GOODYEAR ATHLET|X

The big field and track meet con- ducted by The Goodyear Tire x Rubi,cr Company. at Seiberling Park, Akron. Ohio. on Labor Day. was the most elaborate and comprehensive athletic carnival ever planned by a private corporation. A factory field day is an innovation in the manu- featuring world and in the world of
Arizona republican., 1916-09-17
SETH LOW SERIOUSLY ILL
TRepubIicsn A. p. Leased wIre1

Republican A. p. Leased Wre1
 NEW YORK. Sept. 16.-The condi- ton of Seth Low. former mayor of New York and one time president of Columbia university. who Is i'll at his country place in Westchester county was reported as serious tonight.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-17

Hire a little salesman at The Re- publican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-17

busy Most of the cannes
 the sary season are being played a uouDe headers needed to clean things the oag the hottest part of the chsances at the pennant game