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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
BOOTLEGGING IS CHARGED.

Bail for his appearance for trial
later in Magistrate William Z. Starch
er's court was furnished Friday In
Magistrate Jackson V. Carters court
by Posco Walrush, Mount Clare coal
miner, who was arrested there Friday
night by Deputy Sheriff Laco Wolfe
and John Vannort, special county
officer, as bootlegger. Vannort says
he bought a bottle Of whiskey from the
fellow.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
WINTER
ForeCaste is Given the Middle
Western States from Cana
dian Border to Texas.
tnr AsseeIArEr sarrr,

CHICAGO, Oct. PA foretaste
of winter was given the middle west
ern states from the Canadian border
to Texas Friday. The coolest spot
was at DEVILS Lake. S. D.. where the
mercury registered six degrees. Snow
covered northern Minnesota. 1t fell
in Illinois and Iowa. and was pre-
dicted for Chicago before night. Re-
ports from Burlington, "a. say that
street car traffic is hampercd and
trains are delayed because of the
snow.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
PERINE is FOUND DEAD
ON AN OIL TANK TOP

the tank are thought 10 have caused
his death. He was found by several
men who were working on the lease,
MI Perine was in excellent health
when he left his home at o'clock Fri
day morning 10 90 10 the lease which
is held by the Kinch Oil Company. Of
which he was president and general
manager. He had to ride eight
miles before he reached tho tank. on
which he was later found. Ii is
thought that he opened the trap on top
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
BREAD PRICES
viii Have to Be Raised as Re-
suit of Increased Prices
Of Flour Now.
%, Hssoct.Yrp ppr,r

CHICAGO, Oct 2i-When d. II.
Dalheimer. president OF the Master
Bakers Association. observed after
the opening OF the board of trade
Friday that wheat had advanced IN
til December was selling at $I72IH,
lie said: That settles it, Something
must be done or there viii be seven
cent bread in Chicago"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
BEST FLOUR CONTINUES
TO JUMP UP IN PRICE

MINNEAPOLIS. Oct. 2l-Prices
OF hest grades OF flour continued to
rise Friday. Fancy patents which
rose twenty cents barrel Wednes-
day and fifteen cents more Thursday
added another ten cents Friday and
sold at S9.@5. Millers declared that
as long rs wheat advanced flour must
be increased accordingly.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
Prominent Resident of Salem is
a Victim of Gas Fumes
near MarshviIIe.

D. L. Perine. aged G5 years. ono OF
the most prominent residents OF Salem,
was found dead at 10 O'Clock Friday
morning on top Of an oil well tank on
the Lanham lease near Marshville,
where he had gone to measure the oil
in the tank. Gas fumes coming from
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
TRAGEDY
Government Ownership Of Rail.
roads Would Be. Declares a
New York Banker.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21-Goyern-
ment ownership OF railroads would
be a tragedy. Frank a. VANDERBILT. of
the Natioanl City Bank of New York.
told the Society of Railway Financial
Officers here Friday. He said excIu-
siye federal control would not solve
railway difficulties and that selfish
ness Of the public. stockholders. wage
earners and politicians is the chief
trouble with the railroads.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
Dependency.

When you feel discouraged and de-
spondent do not give up but take a
dose OF Chamberlain's Tablets and
you are almost certain to feel all
right within day or two. Despond-
ency is very often due to indigestion
and biliousness, for which these tab
lets are especially valuable. Obtain
able Observation-Disclosures.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
society is Entertaincd.

The Young Peoples Missionary
Society Of St. Paurs Methodist Epis-
ropal church. South, was delightful
ly entertained at the home of Miss
Lena Kuhl Thursday evening. Seven
members and six visitors were pres
ent. After the business session, a
social hour was enjoyed. and very
delicious refreshments were served.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
CONNECTS RETURNED.


oSSlNNING. y. y. Oct. 21-The
six conyicts who escaped from the
prison Thursday in an automobile
truck were all returned to the cells
Friday. The last two to be captur-
ed were found near Elmsford.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
ADMINISTRATOR QUALITIES.

&. Bryan Templeman qualified Fri
day as administrator with will an
nexed of the estate of Homer b. Nc
Ktnley, giving bond Of $4,000 with o.
man f. Swartz surrey.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21

II harnessed. It is estimated that
the Victoria falls of the Zambesi
river. in Africa, would provide 49,
000,0 horsepower, or more than de-
rived from coal and oil in the wori
today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
Marriage Announced.

5. NJ. Markowitz, one of the own
ers OF the Hub clothing store on
West Pike street, was married to
Miss Markowltz. of Pittsburg. last
Monday. They will come to Clarks-
burg from their honeymoon trip of a
weeks duration and will be welcom-
ed by their many friends on their
arrival in the city.
Continued on page 5.1
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21

on some lines the Prussian state
railways are using storage battery
cars at less expense than steam loco
motives or gasoline electric cars.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
Charles Evans Hughes, Senior, Junior and rrands,

Charles Evans Hughes, Senior, grandson
In this intimate family which Republican presidential
candidate his and grandeur the oungser investigating e
Of gTandPas much the
nlth his wife and children and grandchildren,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21
$1,000
$500

Each buys fine building
lot on E. Poplar street, five
minutes walk from Third
street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-21

tContinued on page 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-10
CAPTURE "OlD FOWLKES"
AFTER EXCITING CHASE
foA Which Long Outwittcd Amelia
Hunters Caught by Riders Follow
ing Observation-Disclosures Hounds.

Cl'''l.A VA, January a-That sly
fox known as old Fowlkcs" who for
1t number OF years has outwi,,sd The
hest Amelia hunters. was run Ia death
on Tho land OF Mr.. Fowl<es, near
Aoorc's Church. hH the famous Strud-
wick Taylor pack, under the skillful
direction OF iiaryie TAYLOR, It's master
OF hounds
Aftcr "a hard chase OF more than an
hour. the FOX adopted his usual tactics
OF swimming Rowlctt's Pond For a
time lac was successful, hut the inde-
iatig;,bic riders and their yclping
hounds proved too much for him this
tluc. After an exciting ram through
deus" woods and ove: wide bitches.
the brush was awarded 10 Miss Ote!ia
iiarv!c who was the first to touch the
:uN.
The following participated in Tho
hunt. and by their superb riding great
Is assisted Mr.. TAYLOR in bringing the
hunt 20 a successful! finish: Mrs. cor
don iiarVie. on Audrey; Mrs. William
l. Mehafly. on 'I.pdy": Miss Parke
Patton. on "lialc Fellow; Miss Otelia
lIarvi" ON Ann. Cary Easley OF
Richmond; Armistcai iiarvte, Messrs
iiudsluS. Eow!ett. Johnson ard Cous-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-10
TRUCKERS SIGN PLAYERS
PORTSMOUTH CLUB LAYING
FOUNDATIONS FOR SEASON
Manager Jim Fox Has Several Good
Mcn on Strlng-t;ets Former
Sallce LcnSucrs.

NORFOLK, VA, January 9--Prcpa-
rations for assembling the Portsmouth
club of 1916 continue TO go forward.
Manager Jim Fox is getting things In
shape for lining up his contractors, and
with last seasons reservation, il Is not
believed that the task OF nlilnE In the
vacancies will be a difficult one
Ii is learned that Pitcher Pearson,
with tho Jacksonville club, OF the South
Atlantic League, last season. will he a
Trucker prospective this year. With
Jacksonville in 1914 Pearson won six
teen and lost seventeen and tied two
games. That year Jacksonville nm
ished third in the first half of the split
season. and was II tailender during the
second half. During the 1918 season
Jacksonville was again a tailcnd club.
Pearson worked in twenty-three games
and won ten and lost ten, tieins two.
HIS record was bit better THAI! that
of Joe Wool, with Jacksonville also
and later with Portsmouth,. He won
ten and lost twelve for Jacksonville.
Wood, by the way, is 1916 reservation
of the Truckers
Manager Fox has signed Ham Rey-
holds, Il catcher, last season with the
WaScrosH club, which he managed.
In addition TO Pearson and Wood
Fox will have available as pitching
talent, lton. who was with the club
last season, and Eldredgc. both Of
them considered by him TO be good left
lantic. and Eldredge particularly made
a spectacular showing. In 1914. when
he WAS with Charleston, he won twenty
and lost nine games and tied two Fox
is seeking n couple of youngsters to
add To tho Wood, f.llrcdge, Pearson.
Alton string,
In Cueto, reserved from las, son,
the Trucker mogul Is sure of one of
his outfield positions. The Cuban will
he back, and is of Il known quantity.
both to Fox and the Trucker fans as
well. st. Martin, who played right
field for the Truckers last season, will
return. Winston, left fielder, is also
under contract. Although Winstons
showing with Portsmouth wasn't up
to expectations, Manager Fox has
great deal OF confidence in him. His
work with the stick on the South At
lantic circuit last season was Pa He
failed to get on TO anything like that
stride in Portsmouth, but the manages
ment is confident that he will trail
along with the best OF EN- in 1916.
Fox. II is learned, il n believer In
young blood, and is striving ut this
very moment to whip into line some
intieliers with Al recummc ndati ions,
who have not advanced too far In age
to preclude the possibility Of speed.
Although efforts are being made to
arrange other games, the Portsmouth
club has not. as yet. succeeded in book
ing any exhibition games for the
spring other than with the rhilndel-
phia Americans Connie Nock's uggre-
cation will be here on Saturday, April
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-10
GIANTS MAY BE SOLD
Rumored Tint GnYney, of BOSTON, md
Sinclair Are After New
York Club,

NEW YORK. January 9.--Thc Seusa-
ton in baseball circles caused vestcr.
day by the announcement of the sale
oi the BOSTON braves 10 Percy H.
Siauehtou was followed by the report
that James l.. Gaftncy. the Boston
naEnate, would form a. partnership
with Harry :. Sinclair. principal bac ker
OF the Federal League. and purchase a
controlling interest in the New York
Giants
'iaffnoy is a resident OF New York
city. and has been anxious 10 get into
baseball in his home town whore We
Is prominent In politics, ard one of the
biggest administration contractors In
ne city. being a power in Tammany
fal AFFAIRS Sinclair has been cickcr-
il2 Tor the New York Giants and Yam
k"c" ever since the Federal Lca.-uc
made Its peace ovcrturcs to ore-apiy.d
baseball, and .Gaftncy was one OF ,h,.
PRINCIPALS in putting an end TO the
baseball war.
The deal between C;affney and Sin
uiaIr - believed Ia nave followed thu,
Nisit or the Federal League officials Ia
IN" l'rarrS' new ball park. The "Feds"
We're entertained by ,iaffucy, ana at
ihat time the National League nrr
nate convinced phil Ball and Sinclair
tlat they We're up against losinp
game. and il was Impossible for tha.,
10 win against organized baseball Rail
and Sinclair wcr" so strongly inn
pressed with Gaffncvs argument ,bot
they arranged q meeting with Fan
johnson In 81. Louis and openrd NO
iotiations with the American leach.
president Ia purchase the st. Louis
Browns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-10
BLUE RIDGE MEETING
MnGuutcs viii Assemble Soon 10 Take
Up Important Matter Pertaining
10 Light Little Circuit.

HAtiERSToWN. MD. January -
President Charles w Foyer. of the Blue
Ridge League, stated that the date
Tor the annual meeting here had not
been deliaitcly fixed, but that the scs-
sion viii be held within the next few
weeks
Boyer insists that IL. does not want
"e-clcction as president, if anybody
else possibly can be secured to talla
the office. but there is strong move.
ineni on hand among ;,ll the clubs to
re-oiect him.
While other leagues were going to
pieces for want OF attendance last year
the l'luo Ridge games were drawing
hiS crowds in all towns
IT is thought all the other officials
will he re- elected At the annual meet
ing, when the question also will he de
cided whether Cumberland and Frost
burg viii be admitted TO memberships
llaSerStown. MartinshurG and Fred
.rick speak favorably as to the admis-
sion of Cumberland and Frostburg,
but the position of the other three
clubs is not positively known
Ut is said that without SUNDAY base
ball these two towns Will refuse To en-
tor tho league. On this point, It is
thought, y deadlock will result The
whole matter is expected to he
thrashcd out at the coming meeting.
with the result in doubt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-10
JOHN :. HAWKINS.
WANT FACULTY CONTROL
Professor Crown, of Ynle, Would Have
Athletics Placed in Curriculum
of Studies.

NEW YORK. January 9Th" pro-
posal that thcrI should be faculty
control OF athletics is being seriously
discussed among the Eastern colleges.
Professor Robert y. Corwin. Of Yale. Is
4 strong advocate of facultN control.
and Professor Alexander Harmg. Of
New York University, advocates the
incorporation o: athletics in the eur
riculun OF studies. Columbia has n
ready adopted the scheme Of faculty
control. the coach OF the football team
physical education. Harvard. Prince
ton, Cornell and Pennsylvania favor
such a method, and before long ii IL
predicted that the plan Will be In force
Ut many colleges.
The advocates OF faculty control are
those who believe athletics to be
necessary part OF the education. and
that there should be a closer aE,iation
with the students. At present II is held
there is an antagouism, many of the
undergrad atcs and ever graduates
feeling tina: the FACULTY is opposed to
athletics. Tho lack % common interest
has led to evils which should be erndi-
Gated: the end ear best br obtained Nv
sympathetic faculty control. FRO
fcssor corwin blamcs the coaches for
many CT the rule violations. MANY
sponsors believe that coaches should
have place on the faculty, and that
the standard OF coaches should be
raised so that this will he possible
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-10
REFUSES JOB AT PENN
hoilcnbnrl Turns Dawn Position n.
Anststhht "a Bob F0lweII--COn-
frrs With Syracusc

fiill.ApEl.PiilA. January s.-wiI-
liam NJ. fiollenback. captain OF Penn.
sElVanias laoS football toaln, has is
sued signed statement To the effec,
that under no consideration would he
accept the position of assistant coach
OF Penh's football team next year. In
refusing, the big former fun bacl,
declared that he is loyal to Penn. am,
Will return gladly to help the Red ana
Blue any time next fall without com,
pensation. if he is asked.
In refusing to consider the position
of assistant 10 Folwcll Rig RilI sur
prised all his friends. who have been
firmly confident that he ana Folweu
would work together 10 give tho Quak.
crs 4 winning eleven next fail Coach
FolNc!l called on lollenback this af.
tcrnoon with the intention Of finding
out just how much Ii would cost tine
lied and Blue TO sign him 10 IL con
tract, but upon learning of Hollen-
backs new stand did not make any
official Offer.
iiol!enback left Philadelpnia for
Syracuse upon the request OF tho syria :
cuse University football committee,
which viii select it's head coach within
the next week According to Graduate
Manager Southwark. Of Syracuse, who
was in town, Syracuse has virtually
decided to abandon the graduate
coaching system and is looking for n
first conch, regardless OF mis- alma
mater, 10 fill tho position left vacant
by the resignation OF Buck O'Neil.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-10
C0FFEY ISN'T THROUGH
TX Only Twcnty-threc aud Young
Enough to Learn Essential Points
OF nuNinE Game.

NEW YORK. January 9.--Jim Coftcy
isn't through. despite his second clean
knockout at the hands of Frank Mo-
ran. Coffey is only twenty-threc and
young enough 10 learn frw esaen-
iial points OF boxing, such as covering
his jaw, his most vulnerable point OF
attack, he said to-day.
The EoScommon giants Knockout in
nine rounds Friday night vas attrib-
uted to-day 10 his lack OF defensive
science and his inability IL withstand
punishment which har:lcr boxer
might have survived. Coiicy boxed
well on the offensive and had piled up
Il lead on points which would have as
sured him victory had lie escaped the
sudden ''kayo.'
When his guard relaxed, though.
Moran whipped over a flock III sizzling
right slams, and Coffey Hoped on his
face. beaten beyond Il show Of doubt.
Moran will be Jess Wizards next
opponent. according to opinion here
to-day. Ii would be the rittshurghers
second fling At the championship, Jack
Johnson having outpointed him in
twenty rounds three years ago In
Paris. Fred Fulton wasn't considered
II possibility to face willard in view
Of Moran's claim.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-10
CHANGES IN TROTTING RULES
They VIII PC Considered nj Twenty
Eighth BienninI Congress in
New York, February H.

NEW YORK, January a.--The TWEEN
ty-cighth biennial congress Of the Ma
tional Trotting Association viii be held
at The Murray Hill Hotel, New York.
on February .. After the December.
session OF the board which was held
in this city. Secretary Gocher am
nounced list OF changes i'm the racing
rules which have heen recommended
for adoption by the congress, and if
any member has any changes lie wants
to propose. they must be submitted to
the secretary on or before February
.. in order that they may be submit
ted TO the rules committee. which will
be In session on February s.
At the last meeting il was under
stood that John c. Welty, Canton, o.,
would he selected to succeed General
Peter p Johnston. OF Kentucky. MS
president, who has held the office con-
tinually for twenty eight years. At
that time, President Johnston an
nounced his intention Of rcaisning. pri-
marily owing to i'll health. Since then
number of prominent horsemen and
breeders have endeavored to get him
TO change his decision and continue
In office for another two-ycar term.
Under these conditions, IL Is more than
likely that General Johnston will ac-
cept another term, which Will mean
until the gathering OF tho next bion-
NAL congress, In 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-10
FINE CHASE IN HANOVER
RlCHMONDERS ARE GUESTS
AT THRILLING FOX HUNT
RcSnnrd Captured After Long Run
Drfore iIounds-Clinbs Into Tree
aud Dcfies DOKh.

ASHLAND. VA. January 9-The fox
hunt given on Thursday to Messrs w
IL. White and W. u. Duke. Of tho
richmond. Fredericksburg and poto-
mae Railroad. by Il. {. Blunt and other
huntSmen. or the county, proved TO be
one Of tho most thrilling chases ever
witnessed In old Hanover The guest
who came with Mr.. White in his pri-
ratc car. included Mrs. W. D. Duke
l.: G. Ryals. of The Times Dispatch. and
Airs. Ryals. Mr.. and Mrs. Hrander. and
Miss Taylor. They were met here bv
MessrS. {. ;. Luck, +. H.. Cox W. d.
Cardwell ana I. II. boswell. with sad
die horses and automobiles The guests
were taken TO the starting point near
Independence Church. three miles west
of Ashland. The fox, IN charge Of
'ba"y Anderson. was set free at the
appointed time and given fifteen min
uteS' start when the dogs were brouabt
on tho sccne ana the chase w:,s on
H. G. Blunt Was master of hounds and
handled the pack. which was made IN
of hounds from the blood Of the noted
Kennels of the famous fox hunter. the
late Edmund Winston OF "South
Wales" Judge Il. H. Cardwcil. K. A.
Tricc and u. g. Blunt with consum,nate
SIKH and with the assistance of o,har
hunters, twice saved the life OF The
gallant gray Finally. after about
one and half hours Of wonderful
sport the fox made his way TO n lean
ing white oak, which he succeeded in
climbing 10 the highest limbs. from
which vantage place he looked down
on ms cap'ors with fire and fight still
In his eyes, but with evident conn.
dencc THAT the fair women and chi.
various men would reward tho lively
chase he lad given them by saving his
lie. Miss Edna Bailey was first ~
the tree and her motion TO save his
lire and give him his liberty was unon-
imously carried. Mr.. Hugh Cross sue
cceaed In bringing the fox safely down
ana on IN" following night set him
IRE "'ois WIN his mate. who had also
Leeh captured. After the hunt The
guests returned to ashland 10 the home
OF MI. ana Mrs. J. u. boswell. where
luncheon was served, returning m
ilchlnond later In tho afternnnn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-10
HARROW THROWS DOWN
GAUNTLET TO Fk:DERAI.S

NEW YORK. January Edward
Barrow, president of the international
League announced tonight that he
had resigned from the baseball peace
committee. which consisted Of the three
members Of the National Commission
Pres ident Gilmore and two members u
the Federal League. aud Mr.. harrow.
THIS tonlmittec was to hold 4 meet
ing in .tcw York on January 10 20
settle the affairs of the international
League.
II have resigned from this commit.
tee, as there does not seem To be any
attempt made by the Federal League
to get together" said Mr.. barrow I'VE
shall 20 on with our plans for next
season without further considering
them. IN Euffalo. We shall rot use the
Federal League park. bat shall con
tinue at the international League
grounds. In baltimore We shall make
u reasonable offer for the Federal
grounds. and II IL Is not met. we shall
begin to build new grounds In New
ark, we are dealing with the major
leagues. who have taken over SinclatrA
stands ut Harrison"
Mr.. BARROW also announced that tho
international League meeting called
for New York. on January II has been
postponed until january "a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-10

ark must be put in shape To receive
back It's wandering franchise and tho
baltimore ownership must De settled.
win two parks available and Il
pretty good ball team already In sight
Ed Barro" seems to be having more
trouble In getting somebody to finance
the Newark lntcrnationals than con-
ditiohs warrant. General opinion is
that Newark. under popular owner
snip, would be about the best minor
league town In the game. IL may be
noted. too, that Newark fans never
had that major" league like Balti-
more. They know their place and are
wen satisfied with 1t II properly fed
and humorad There never was but
one major" league booster In Newark,
ana ne was only simple minded
newspap per writer. who long since adj
mttted his lack Of Judgment.
The situation is not so bad in Buff
falo. The fans there rallied to the
support Of the ints after getting dis
gustcd with the brand of ball offered
by the independents. The Feds We're
licked 10 L frlzZie there. and know
1t. William T.. Robertson, head of the
Buffeds has made AN offer TO pur-
chase the BlsonS. or 10 sell his park
10 them. Ire announcement made by
BARROW seems to Indicate that no ne
gotiations will be entered into there