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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29
CHURCHILL AS A SOLDIER

Winston Churchill. who retired
from the British cabinet to resume the
army life which he loves, has been
advanced to the rank of major AS a
boy, Mr.. Churchill was fond of military
study. His chief recreation In his
Harrow days was fencing. He won
the schools championship, and pass.
ing from Harrow to Sandhurst he en-.
tered the Fourth Hussars. He Joined
his regiment, the Queens Own oxford.
shire Hussars. Mr.. Churchill has had
experience in five previous campaigns.
He served with the Spanish forces
in Cuba, then with the Punjab In.
fantry with the Malakand field force.
being mentioned In dispatches. after
wards as orderly to Sir w. Lockhart
in the Tirah expeditionary force, and
later with the Twenty-frst Lancers
in the Sudan, taking part In the ia.
nous charge at Omdurman.
In the South African war he was
correspondent for the London Morn.
ing Post. The charge that he broke
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29
He IS GENERAL NEWTON

Fewer cases of insanity are be.
ing received in the asylums and hos.
pitfalls Of Russia today than before the
war. notwithstanding the brain.rack.
ing experiences which hundreds Of
thousands Of people Of that country
have gone through during the past
year. This indicates to my mind that
prohibition has been great thing
for Russia"
This statement was made by DR..
Philip Newton, formerly hospital
physician Of Washington. now briga-
der general in the medical branch of
the Russian army. when on q recent
visit to his home.
Doctor Newton went to Russia
in September, 1914. as q Red Cross
surgeon. When the Red Cross with.
drew its surgeons from the country
he offered his services to the Rus.
sian government. In addition to be.
ing commissioned with rank equiv.
alent to Q brigadier generalship In
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29
KERN ADVISES LEWIS

Washington has been laughing
over an exchange of kilograms be.
tween Senator Lewis of Illinois and
Senator Kern of Indiana regarding the
style OF dress J. Ham should wear at
Jackson club banquet at Lafayette,
Ind
Although the Illinois statesman Is
recognized as the arbiter and final au.
thority OH all matters pertaining to
mems apparel, he sought the advice
of the HOosier senator. whose paint
brush whiskers are his only sartorial
pride.
shall wear dress suit. or Is It
to be informant" Senator Lewis wired.
business suit, Louis XIV neck
tie," Senator Kern replied.
Before Senator Kern's telegram
reached him. Senator Lewis, becoming
impatient. wired the second time. And
Senator Kern. figuring his advice In
the first instance had not been salts.
factory, tried again In this way:
Warden necktie." Senator Lewis took
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29

handed
the andee arrived the
he read
beautiful automobile engine cough
He slowered um his forehead gathered speed once
Then stumbled words and stopped again
Then Finally placed the table and
began explain something rapid-fre Spanish
motions
talked
II q Brilan
Spanish
q spake
follows:
The trouble general the and
he about
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29
ness. Their credit system makes many
friends and patrons for them.
Judge d. q. Sullivan has made an
honest. dignihed and able record on
the bench.
-

BENJAMIN r. RiCholson, the we'll
known lawyer, has met with deserved
success and has . host Of friends.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29
Your House Plants.

Your House Plants.
The professional florist understands
that although house plants must be
kept moist they must never be al.
lowed to become soggy. To begin
with. they should be well drained.
Broken pots or cinders should be
placed below the earth they grow In
The soil should be mixed with sand.
too. to tighten II. Never water q
plant until the soil on top is almost
dry. Then water It thoroughly
drench 1t. but let the water drain out
through the bottom OF the pot. and
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29
noffMAN'S STAFF
Popular Coroner, Who Is the
Most Popular Republican in
Chicago, Announces His
Staff.

Coroner Hoffman announces his
stan for 1916 as follows, with their
individual telephones:
Peter M. Hoffman, Coroner-Des.
PLANES 20.
David r. Jones, Chief Deputy Coro.
ner-so. Chicago 572.
Deputy coroners.
Samuel L. Davis-Park Ridge 1914.
David J. Gillespie-Desplaines 100.
M. p. Hartney-Lincoln $3.50.
Adolph ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4461.
John Thumm-Lake View 4272.
G. F. Kennedy-Graceland 1927.
John A. Pelka-Canal lass.
william Ostrom-Drover 51S2.
Henry Spears-Lincoln 5153.
M. G. Walsh-Yards 4173.
George A. Neutrality-suspicious. III.
Physlelans.
w. H. Burmeister-West AGO.
e. r. LeCount-Hyde Park 3726.
H. G. w. Reinhardt-Humbold 1904.
Joseph Springer-Wentworth 1890.
w. D. Mentally, Chemist - Irving
1881.
County Morsus.
8. L. Davis, Deputy Coroner-West
$40.
Mat Mueller. Investigator = West
$40.
Thomas Mahon, Morgue Keeper
West SIC.
John Mooney, Record Clerk-West
$40.
Reporters.
8. 8. Tarski-Irving 684S.
w. X. Midway 2031.
A. J. Flynn-Albany 5703.
c. E. Gilman-Superior $3.50.
J. F. Spellacy-Superior 531.
L. II. Morse-Lincoln 1119.
w. G. Yunker-Forest Park 40S7.R.
Charles F. w. Forberg. Record
Clerk-Desplaines 723.
Rae Hoffman, Private Secretary
Desplaines 20.
Conrad Mueller. Vault Clerk-Des.
PLANES 473.
8. B. Byram. Voucher Clerk-Thorn.
ton, Illinois.
George Clark. Investigator - River
Forest 4151.W.
George Scrivner, Investigator-Rog.
ers Park 1902.
Former Judge John e. Owens is
strongly backed for one Of the Demo.
cratic nominations for Judge of the
Superior Court.
Wheeler & Co., the popular cloth.
iers at 1876 South State street. over
Peacock's. are doing an immense bust.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29
I'm 1E[KII lLlIMl[LlLlG[Hl11
BIxBY ONLY SMILED

During the opening week Of the
Pan-American Scientific congress, just
at the time when the delegates seemed
to be endeavoring to impress one an
other with the fact that they wore
European.built clothes, q Brazilian en-.
gineer mounted the platform at one Of
the meetings. He was fine.looking
man, with trousers that cut the air
like the PROV of million.dollar yacht.
a fine "wesscut" and an air Of gran.
deur. Furthermore, he had the man.
ners of a Persian prince, and bowed
to General Bixby. who was chairman.
as IL II were a coronation instead Of
a gathering to hear a discourse on tho
amount of mud that will collect In a
rainy season on the upper Nimpopo
or some other South American stream.
The splendidly tailored one uttered
a few soft Spanish phrases to General
Bixby, who bowed in return and ut.
tered nothing. Then the general hand.
81 thn rlro ~ittan n mn nor II ahOu1d
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29


While Of Red hospital Kev Newton fell
with Schahofskaya
They married January 1915 but the nobewomsn
three -e % +
country in
from in order to Is depleted
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29

The Republican factions are hard at
It. The great fight over the control Of
the party organization will center in
the election Of the ward committee.
men. Following are the candidates:
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29
All Things for the Best.

Everything Is providentiai. In that
case. Providence has to answer for
very terrible things. Things, how.
ever. may seem terrible to US because
we know neither the beginning nor
the end OF them. Everything ID for
the best. otherwise tn Justice OF God
would not be satisfied. ARRANGED
From "On the Branch"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29

House Of Representatives, is one Of
those Democratic leaders who has the
respect and confidence of his fellow
citizens.
~
Bernard J. Mahoney has made Q
good record In the Legislature and %
assistant states attorney.
~
John J. Sloan, one Of Chicago's
leading business men, Is one Of the
most respected Democratic leaders In
Cook County.
~
Judge william Fennimore Cooper
has made magnificent record on the
Superior Court bench. A man Of cour.
age and deep convictions, he has never
shirked his duty at crucial moments.
and the record shows Il.
~
Patrick F. Haynes has always
served the public we'll. He deserves
q good ONCE.
~9A
Adam Wolf 10 one OF the most popu.
lar men in Chicago. You can't beat
him.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-29

never let It stand In the saucer under
the pot. for 1t becomes stagnant and
Injuries the plant.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
Landslide For Hughes
Is Predicted By EIkins

, to make the goal.
There has been. In my Judgment,
as complete union OF Republican
factions as disclosed In the June pri-
mary in the state, as there has been
between Republicans and Progress
sives in the nation. We know how
thorough and satisfactory that has
been. II has been demonstrated time
and again in special elections, In all
state primaries and most definitely in
the sweeping party victory in Maine.
No Republicans in any material mum
Der are harping on factionalism
within their party now. That is the
Democratic hobby just now. Their
game Is so plainly apparent that It
deceiyes no Republicans or anybody
else who have an intelligent idea OF
political methods.
Judge Robinson Is making SPLEEN
did speeches everywhere. They are
high class, being both logical and
eloquent. He is ono OF the finest ora
tors that we have in the state. His
canvass Is being conducted along dig
niled lines compatible with the high
Office to which he aspires and to
which all signs point he will be elect
ed to administer during the ensuing
four years"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
PERSONAL

Mrs. ]. Sewell Gibbs, Jr., Of
Wheeling, who was a guest this week
Of Mrs. John L. Ruhl. returned home
Saturday.
Mrs. Lewis, of Parkersburg, Is Wis
itlng her aunt. Mrs. Martha NJ. Som
mers.
DR.. and Mrs. Charles Moore have
returned to their home in Pittsburg.
Miss Elsie Gibson went Saturday
morning to spend the weekend with
Mrs. James Edwin Watson, Jr.. at
Fairmont.
Mrs. and Mrs. Alex Forman. of
Morgantown, are here in the inter
ests of the Woodmen of the World
and its Ladies' Circle. of which they
are the state heads.
L. e. Kiger Is here from West I'm
ion.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. o. Bond and
daughter, OF Wheeling. are visitors
In the city.
George w. Briggs, of Charleston,
is guest at the Hotel Gore.
F. NJ. O'Brien is here from Char
lesion.
Willard F. Hamilton, of Parkers-
burg, is here officially engaged as
travelling freight auditor of the Bal
tImore and Ohio railroad.
G. F. Weber is here from Park
ersburg.
D. F. Green, of Parkersburg. IS a
visitor here.
G. C. Lambert is here from Graf
ton.
A. F. McCue. of West Union. is
business visitor in the city.
DR.. L. N. Kahle, of Redwood, is n
visitor in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Fletcher and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fletcher and
children. OF Fairmont. have returned
from two weeks tour in Virginia,
visiting White Sulphur Springs and
Roanoke.
Mrs. Norval B. McCarty. Miss Ellz-
abeth McCarty and Mrs. ]. Philip
Clifford are visiting relatives at
Buckhannon.
Mrs, Glenn F. Williams went Sat
urday to Morgantown where she will
visit relatives for a month.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
Majority Will Simply Stagger
and DumfOund the Demo-
cratic Party, He Says.

Hughes will be elected and by
such smashingly large majority as
to stagger and dumfound the Demo-
cratic party. II is going to be a land
slide in my opinion, based on travels
l have made in various states and
Investigations OF the prevailing pub
lie sentiment. l never felt more GER
tain OF anything In my life than that
the Republican party will be swept
back into control Of this government
in all branches"
Thus declared ex-senator Davis
Elkins, who stopped off in Clarksburg
today on his way from the southern
part Of the state to his home in Nor
gantown.
AS the national ticket will 20, so
will go the state ticket" he contin-
ued. 1T is not reasonable to think
for minute that Hughes and Fair
banks will not carry West Virginia by
from $4,000 to 10000, and any one
or more candidates on either the
state or congressional tickets will fail
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07

of Harrison county. and remanded the
cause Of Drummer and others against
the York Bridge Company and others
in which this question was involved.
Judge w. N. Miller rendered the
opinion of the higher court. In the
syllabus he says the resident gem
eral creditors of deiunct corpora
ton, having previously obtained liens
upon its property. are not entitled to
any priority or preference over non
resident creditors in the distribution
Of the funds obtained from the as
sets by the local or anclllary receiver
"All creditors of such corporation
Of the same class are on principles
Of equally entitled to share ratably
in the distribution of the whole estate
Of the corporation. regardless OF their
place OF residence" says the supreme
court.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
THE OTHER HALF
CBy Associated Chariues.)

When burly unwashed fllm-fiammor
comes into the oflcc and exhibits a
blister in his hand and arm that, of
course, totally dlsables him and is SO
large and raw that II would melt the
heart OF Old Scourge himself, and he
tells his brave tale OF how no waded
through hell OF fire to rescue the
children from burning dormitory OF
a childrens home your heart Is touched
and you donate generously. After the
hero has gone you cogltate on the case
and 1t dawnB upon you slowly and
painfully that the bum has worked you
easily, and you perhaps, recite a line
or two OF Bret Harris Il Was With
Grant" After tho farmer had fed the
tramp with his frugal store" he said:
How fares my boy, my soldier boy,
OF the old uinth army corps?
III warrant he bore him calamity
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
For Visitors.

Complimentary to Mrs. Fleming
Howell, Miss Margaret Howell and
Mrs. Charles Abel, Mrs. Robert r.
Wilson and Mrs. L. Bryan Temple
man entertained at a small but beau
tifully appointed card party from 9
to 5 o'clock this afternoon at the
Waldo hotel. Yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS and ferns were used in the
floral decorations, and upon the ar
rival Of the guests ices were served
at an attractive table at which Mrs.
Richard T. Lowndes presided assist
ed by Miss Howell, Miss Julia Davis
and Miss Mary Hart. Later auction
bridge was played in the drawing
room.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07

In the smoke and the battles war.
The bum had had his dinner and was
at the outer gate. and he waved glad
farewell as he shouted;
II knew him not" the stranger said.
and as should have remarked before.
was with Grant in Illinois
Three years before the war"
The Associated Charities everywhere
have the aged stranger" to deal with.
He preys upon individual generosity
everywhere and always has a fetching
story TO tell.
The work of the Associated Charities
has been a work Of education In every.
community In which 1t has been tried.
When people think OF charity they
think Of the old-time methods Of char
ity work-simply giving TO the needy,
with more stress laid upon the giving
than in the possible good that the gift
might accomplish.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
RIFLE TEAM
To Take Part in Florida Match
eS Will Be Sent from West
Virginia.

CHARLESTON, Oct. Those Of
the National Guard of West Virginia
who have qualified as expert riaemen
or larger number OF them, Will be
given an opportunity at once to dem
onstrat whether they are sufficiently
expert to become members OF team
that will go to Jacksonville. Fla. to
take part in the national rife
matches. Fo rthe last several years
West Virginia has been represented
b. q military team at these matches
but because the Second infantry b
being held in readiness for orders to
move to New Mexico, some delay has
been encountered In getting Q team
In readiness II e believed by Ad-
jutant General John c. Bond that II
is possible to select q team OF rifle
men from the two west Virginia In
fantry regiments which VII be able
to make good showing even among
the more practiced military teams Of
Ethe various states.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
aarksburg. Oct. Z
Women Who Won't Very Good clothes and Al the Same
Get Your Moneys Worth

is simply a matter of knowing how" to
spend it.
II want the best can get for my
money" said woman
IT am free to buy where I please"
and it is not the salesman's business to
give me his opinionsunless I want him to
do so, nor to tell me how null poorer
the other stores are than this, said
man.
1T is the goods you have to show me
and the courteous, prompt and intelli-
gent service you give me that should de-
cid whether I buy here or not"
Thank you, Madam Thank you Mr..
Plain4spoken Man, what you have said
hits the nail squarely on the head, and
it is for you and others like you we have
aimed to make store that you will like.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
Treat Your Coat to a Fancy SILK
Lining--New Fancies $3.50

Why do you not have fancng Innings in your gar
ments? asked lady. Plain Innings used more than
heretofore owing to the increased Of material and man
ufacturng requires finer figuring get clothes out at
price Fancy Innings in garments cost $500 $3.50 extra
for women who care to.
We direct attention to special shipment Of lining silks
Just received They popn such this season
has in full coats One is rich peacock blue with cluster
stripes of black another pearl gray checkerboard de-
sign and thirdly gorgeous with scroll design in
black They Sc inches wide and cost $1.5O yard
(Silk Section, Main Floor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
OF INTEREST 70 WOMEN
To Exterminate Mice.

Buy large oil-can that would hold
a half pint of the kind you see on
the sewing machine. Mix half
package of red pepper with enough
hot water to fill can and screw on the
top tightly, shake well, then squirt
in any place you hear them gnawlng,
or in the holes they have already
made in the cracks between the base
boards and floor. The water carries
the pepper down between the walls
and wood and mice will not stand red
pepper. Do 1t about once a month.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
Opinion
Is Handed Down by State Su.
preme Court in Important
Harrison County Case.
ON Assee.arrp rarasi

CHARLESTON. Oct. TT aas
bsen decided by the supreme court Of
appeals Of West Virginia that non
resident creditors OF an insolTent for
eiEn corporation. being interested
therein. may maintain q suit In the
courts Of the state to obtain the ap-
potntment Of an aneillary receiver Of
the assets Of the corporation locat-
ed here and for the sequeStration
thereof for the benefit Of all credit
Ors, The supreme court recently re-
perSed the decree OF the circuit court
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
d.. Shaw Answers.

DR.. Shaw answers an anti-suffra-
gist as follows:
The ant-suffragists have said
truly that when women have the vote
they will have less time for charity
and philanthropy. They are right
when we have the vote there will be
less need for charity and philan-
thropy. The highest ideal of a re-
public is not long bread line nor
soup kitchen. We would give to
the people such opportunity that they
can buy their own bread and make
their own soup"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
Circle Meets.

A very enjoyable meeting Of the
members of the East End Sewing
Circle was held from 1880 to 10
o'clock Friday evening in tho home
Of Miss Margaret Gill on East Pike
street. Fancy work was the pleas
ant diversion and later Refreshments
were served by the hostess.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07

NIL ready.
After January /. 1917. TEN PER
CENT INTEREST MUST BE ADD
ED.
No partial payment can be accept
ed on taxes.
Yours very truly,
A. l.. MATTHEW,
Mayor of Town Of North View.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
SOCIAL AND
MN Andres Brotherhood.
CONTINUED from Page Three,l

The speakers committee of the
Clnrksburg Brotherhood has secured
the Rev. H. S. Bumgardner, former
superintendent of the Elklns district
of the Methodist Episcopal church,
but now of st. Andrews church at
Parkersburg, to deliver the principal
address at the meeting to be held
Sunday at $3.50 p. m. at the First
Methodist Episcopal church. This
will be the first meeting since the
summer vacation and large attend
ance is expected.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07

A very interesting meeting Of the
Miriam chapter Of the Central Pres
byterian church was held In the
home of Mrs. NJ. w. Smith Friday
evening. Korea" was the evenings
discussion
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
SPECIAL NOTICE no TAxrGYEas
IN TOWN or HoRTHyTEw.

An pGrtfnE owing taxua to the
Town Of Nmth View VIII be given a
discount Of IA per cunt Il patd be-
fore the spth day Of NaRember. 1at6.
ct the mayors office in tho town Of
North yiaag, whore ttte TIA. hunlrs are
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip p. steptoe
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn S. Horror
left today on an extended automobile
trip in the East in the steptoe car.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
Glasses Resumed.

Miss Anne Boggess has announced
she will resume her classes In dane
ing Friday evening, October IS, in
the auditorium Of st. Mary's high
school and will continue them until
the Lenten season,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
Dispersal of Three Let's
of Curtain Scrinos Worth
a Third More
Wndrnrdnu Aa4AL LII
Wednesday, October 18th

600 yard special at 35c-Scrim, and
wolfe in white, cream and ecru, in hem
stitched and drawn work border. Value
SOC.
600 yards special at 25c-Scrim and
Wolfe in white, cream and ecru in hem
stitched and drawn work border. Value
35c and 40c.
1900 yards special at 17c-Plain cur
tain marquisette and fancy scrim, value
25c.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
Let Your Wardrobe for Fall In
cIude Several of the Desirable 81
WirthmOr Waists
-Four new styles are ON sale today.

TOUT new Styles are on SAFE TO-DAY. b
LOO each The cost of these waists is SO very small that
person of the most moderate well afford
to have several of them In fact its real economy to have
goody number for aside from the satisfaction that
from having many different Styles frequent changes insure
longer life for all of them.
"WirthmOr" is than coined word 1t is the symbol
of higher standard Of waist values.
Just good merchant in every city can sell Wirhmor
waists. They sold here observation-disclosures shop
Second floor)
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07

Coach zuppke Of Illinois expects a
big season with his football team this
fall after discovering that PRACTICAL
ly all Of last seasons stars he de-
pended on win be present this year.
Applegran, last seasons star guard.
Is the only unexpected loss. Chris
tensen and Hanschman, two stars Of
last year who were thought lost, have
returned.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
~ Suits in Dark Green
8 Suits in Black
II Suits in Navy Blue
Is Suits in African BolUn

Ia
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-07
nd SUE Dresses, $3.50 SpeciaW

tareQ at uep
sian @wthph ato whth
brown nsraghl reyonhf
4