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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-16

The Spectator modestly says t is high class weekly
that appeals to people whose minds have not become
atrophied by permitting editors politicians soap box
orators and other kinds of demagogues to do their think
ing According to this the gentleman who publishes the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-16

Poor old John Bareycorn is surely having hard row
to hoe The latest jolt given him is the recommendation
by congressional committee that all liquor advertise
mens be refused the of the mails The committee
also recommends that the penalty for violation of this
proposed law be fine of 81 900.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-16

The Dictator has dictated for the second time this
week and has pleased two capacity houses The house
sold out yesterday by noon which shows that
Salem people appreciate their home talent and also good
play well presented
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-16

According to the government reports the tobacco crop
this year is considerably above the average This sug-
gests nice box of cigars humidor of tobacco for the
favorite pipe, makes fine holiday gift You can't go
wrong in your selection for while some brands may be
better than others they are all good
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-16

1t would make an interesting array of figures if the
extra cost Of living in America could be figured out so
that it could be how much this country paying
account Of the 1t is safe to say the consumers pay
more extra each year than the value of all the munitions
and war material exported 1t quite probable that the
amounts paid out by American since the
started in the way of increased prices is larger than all
our boasted increase of capital
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-16

The price of bread has not gone up in Saem but the
size of oaves indicate they have been left too long
in the oven and have shrunk In platinum setting some
of them would make fine necktie pins.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-16

The peace proposal coming from Germany and the
other Teuton allies somewhat of surprise but that
Turkey should desire peace with Christmas looming up
large and near quite natural The wonder is the pro-
posal was not made before Thanksgiving.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-16

Mill orders are getting and more plentiful, but
this is not the case with the necessary to enable the
mill orders to be filled.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-16

The latest members to pool their des-
tinics with the Philodorian society of
the university are Warren Booth and
Willis Vincent. Their iniation into full
fellowship was a hilarious event of the
week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-16

The trouble with that submarine over at Humboldt
Bay that tried to submerge where the water
too shallow
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-16

Especially attractive to all lovers of
real Christmas frohcs is the formal Sc
mester joint party of, the Philodosian
and Philodorian societies this evening
in the organizations halls. Committees
have been at work for week on the
plans which assures an evening of care
free jollity such as always character
ICES the social affairs of the two soci-
cites.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-16

Donald Matthews, ex- 49, is at pres
ent engaged in slashing brush in the
rural district near Pratum, Oregon. I'm
der the snappy Oregon weather his
health is very much improved since
he was compelled to abandon his uni
versity course a few weeks ago on ae
count of a nervous breakdown. In all
probability he will not resume his stud
les until next fall.
Starting off the forensic season will
be the debate tryout next Wednesday
afternoon of all men intending to as
pire to represent willamette on the
platform this winter. The affirmative
will be given 10 minutes for construct
i've argument and three minutes for re-
buttal. The tryout will be private
How willamette university students
reciprocate for the favors rendered
them by the business men of Salem was
shown Thursday and Friday evenings
by the large number of students attend
ing the Cherrian play, "The Dictator. "
Very favorable reports of the sterling
merit of the play are in circulation on
'uS campus VI pul CuldA IHtcAtSI "
the upper classes was the fact that
"The Dictate" was selected to be the
annual Junior class play three years
ago, but troubles over the prospective
cast and the royalty prevented its stag
ing at that time.
An enjoyable comeback TO the mum
erous indignities heaped upon the class
of 1919 last evening at the semester
party by the freshman partisans was
the songfest held in the corridors of
Waller hall soon after midnight. Fresh,
men dodgers were ousted from their
trundle beds and compelled to sing in
honor of the sophomore class. Those
freshmen contributing to the amuse-
ment of the conquerors were Collins, |
Lyman, Payne, Carpenter and Pollock.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
BOD
OF Paul Rider Who Died at
MorgantoWn Will Be
Buried Here.

The body of DR.. Paul Rider, OF
Warrensville. n son OF the late Rev,
Morgan Rider, for several years a
prominent Methodist Episcopal min
lister in this county, who dropped
dead at Morgantown Tuesday will be
brought to this city Thursday af-
ternoon. The funeral party will ar
rive at 1870 o'clock and the body
will be taken to the Warne Under
taking Company's establishment on
West Pike street. The time OF the
funeral services will be announced
later The burial will be In the Ma
sonic cemetery.
DR.. Rider had been visiting his
father-in-aw, S. II. Morris, at Nor
gantown, and had started on his way
to the station to return to his home
at Warrenville, when he fell dead
on the sidewalk in front of the CO.
lonial garage few blocks away from
the station. Pedestrians at once
picked him up and he was carried
into the garage but he was dead.
Physicians who were summoned said
his death was due to heart failure.
Surviving relatives Of the deceased
man are his widow and an infant son.
his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth. Ruffner;
sister, Mrs. Robert Largent; both
of whom reside at Huntington. A
brother, Percy w. Rider, resides at
Beckley.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
GOOD WORK Eb
FOR SICK WOMEN
The Woman's Medicine Has
Proved Its Worth.

When Lydia e. Pinkham's remedies
were first introduced, their curative
powers were doubted and had to be
proved. But the proof came, and grad
ually the use Of them spread over the
whole country. Now that hundreds Of
thousands Of women have experienced
the most beneficial effects from the use
of these medicines, their value has be-
come generally recognized, and Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
the standard medicine for women.
The following letter is only one Of
the thousands on file in the Pinkham
office, at Lynn, Mass, proving that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is an article of great merit as
shown by the results 1t produces.
Anamosa, Iowa. -"WhenI began TAX
ing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound l suffered with a displacement,
and my system was in general run
down condition. Iwould havethe head
ache for q week and my back would
ache SO bid when / would bend down /
could hardly straighten up. My sister
was sick In bed for two months and
doctored, but did not get any relief.
She saw an advertisement Of your med
cine and tried it and got better She
told me what it had done for her, and
when / had taken only two bottles OF
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound my head began to feel better. I
continued its use and now / don't have
any Of those troubles. /" q Mrs. 1. j.
HANNAH, RED. ], Anasnosa, lowe.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
SEVEN OPINIONS
Are Rendered by the State ST.
preme Court in Appeal
Cases. 90

CHARLESTON, Feb. 2-Seven
opinions were rendered Tuesday by
the supreme court of West Virginia.
One of these was that by Judge Ma
son, on which was recently granted
writ of mandamus settling an cleo
ton controversy in the town Of Mate
wan, Mingo county. The other opin-
ions were as follows:
Barnett against Greathouse, from
Doddridge county, reversed and bill
dismissed; Board Of Education
against county court, from Tyler
county, affirmed; Boggs against
Friend, from Braxton county, revers-
ed and remanded; county court
against railroad company, from Wet
eel county, modified and affirmed and
remanded; Myers against Bland,
from Wetzel county, reversed in part
and affirmed in part; and Ridenour
against Roach, from Doddridge coun-
ty, modified and affirmed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
Entertains Team.

Miss Thelma Thompson, of Wal
lace, recently entertained the Wal
lace high school and visiting basket
ball teams of West Milford. Those
present were Misses Grace and Helen
Fair, Leota Musgrave, Alma Sybert,
Reva Pigott, Anna O'Dea, Pearl and
Dollie Barker, Jessie Hutson, Blanch
Fowler, Ethel Morris and Messrs Da-
vid Agnew. Dewey Fox, Patrick
ODea, Ray Whiteman, Warren Gift
ford, Bernard Leneham, Mosley
Hall, Emery Facemire, Francis Ro-
hey, Herbert Hall, Neil McInnis, s..
C. Morris, Frank McConkey, Carson
Wilcox, Stanley Finley, Arlet Vans
coy, Walter Strother, Charles Clark,
Lester Law and Mr.. Sturtzman.
A very enjoyable evening was spent
and at 1890 O'Clock delicious re-
freshments were served, after which
many interesting games we're played
and at IL O'Clock the guests departed.
thanking Miss Thompson for the en-
joyable evening they had spent.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
CHARTERS
Are Issued by the Secretary
Of State to Four State
Concerns.

CHARLESTON, Feb. 2-To take
over the holdings Of the United Fuel
Gas Company, the Kermit Gas Com
pany OF Charleston, has been incor.
porated with an authorized capital
stock OF $4,000, 900. The principal
place OF business will be in Charles
ton and the chief works will be In
Elk district, Kanawha county. Tho
incorporators, all Of Charleston, arc
v. s. Arnold, E. II. Bacon, A. H. Don
aldson, II. P. Smith and r. G. Al
tizer.
Conservative Investment Company
OF Pennsboro, Richie county, to eS-
plore and develop mineral, timber
and other lands was incorporated
with an authorized capital OF $4,000,
The incorporators are Il. j. Mckin-
ley, j. L. Cunningham, Thomas LAM
bert, C. ]. Cunningham and l.. II.
Mckinley, all of Pennsboro.
Brooks and Lake Company, Of
Falrmont, to operate manufacture
ing and jobbing confectionery, with
an authorized capital OF $4,000, was
incorporated by S. B. Brooks, ]. G,
Lake. N. b. Lake. e. F. Henderson.
Carl Riggs and ]. o. Morgan, all oil
Fairmont.
National Cold Storage Company,
Of Parkersburg. to manufacture Ice
and maintain a cold storage plant
was Incorporated with an authorized
capital Of 100000. The incorpora'
tors are w. B. Nelson, c. s. Pifer
r. M. Miller, John Marshall and G.
D. Forer, all Of Parkersburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
Industrial
News Notes
Correspondent Records inter.
esting Events Of Hustling
Eastern Suburb.

INDUSTRIAL, Feb. aubrey
Starcher is able to resume his work
in the Office OF the Phillips Sheet and
Tin Plate Company after 4 severe
case of In grippe at his home in Union
Heights.
Jean Crummit is suffering from u
bad cold
Mrs. ONO Stutler is getting along
nicely at her home on Fowler avenue
after being kept to her room with
Ia grippe.
Mr. and Mrs. John Turner, OF East
Pike street. were guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. James Shrner Sunday,
Robert Shuttcworth OF Clarks-
burg was here looking after business
Tuesday.
Raymond Longancttc, Of Howard
street, has returned to Quiet Dell after
a pleasant visit with his sister,
Mr.. and Mrs Homer Goldsmith and
two children were guests Of relatives
at Adamston Sunday.
Harry ShafGr has returned home
from Fairmont after a pleasant visit
with friends.
The many friends of Mr.. Bryan Hal
len, son Of Mr., and Mrs. j. w. Hallen,
who underwent an operation at st.
Mary's hospital for injuries received
while at work III the Pcnnsboro glass
factory, will be pleased to know he
is getting along nicely.
The Ladies' Aid Society, Of Ham
mond chapel will meet at the home OF
Miss Pearl Deem on Walnut avenue
at 1880 o'clock tonight.
James White. of ClarksburS, was
here Tuesday on business.
Mrs. W. j. Dcison was guest OF
friends here this week from Clarks-
burg.
]. w. Hallen is improving after a
complete breakdown in health.
Lorentz Hallcn and mother, Mrs.
]. W. Hallen, returned home from
near Cralgmoor where they visited at
the home Of M. A. Probst.
Blaine kerns was business visitor
here Tuesday in the interest OF the
Singer Sewing Machine Company.
Miss Pearl Bennett, who has been
here the last few weeks at the home
of Mrs. II. U. Crummit. returned to
her home at Buckhannon this week.
William Summers was here on bust
ness this week from Clarksburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
FIRST
CAMPAIGN IS
VERY FAITHFUL
On the Part Of the Railroad
Company as Shown by
Annual Review.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 2-That the
management and employees of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad pursued
the safety first campaign with I'M
tagging interest during the last year
is indicated by the annual review
of the work by the chairman of the
central safety committee showing
the measures taken to remove the
danger to the men and protect the
lives and property Of patrons.
During the year the employees
while holding 204 safety committee
meetings made 1906 recommends
lions, in the interest Of safety with
the result that 16,411, or ninety
six per cent, we're disposed Of. This
was an increase of forty-six recon-
mechanics the company's physician
eighteen per cent in the corrections
made, as compared with last year.
To the general use of goggles by
mechanics the company's physician
attributes prevention of fifteen In
juries to employees eyes on one d.
vison. while on another division
there were ten instances OF the pro-
lection provided by the railroad hay-
ing saved the sight.
The rigid inspection Of equipment.
terminal property and other facilities
officials of the safety department be-
lieve to have been responsible for a
decrease in the number of accidents.
This decrease is regarded as remark
able because the force was augment
ed to handle increased business, and
in increasing the force inexperienced
men are recruited.
The Ohio River division employees
made the highest record for dispos-
ing of recommendations there hav-
ing been SOS suggestions made with
but three remaining to be disposed of
at the close of the year.
OF 1859 suggestions made by emf
ployes Of the Philadelphia division,
only sixty-three remained to be dis
posed of. This record Of ninety-eight
per cent was equaled by the Balti-
more, New York and the Chicago
Terminal divisions.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
DEMONSTRATION
In Moving Pictures at 0deon7
Theatre How Saxon Cars
Are Turned Out.

The most interesting event Of the
season; Mr.. George Murray. manager
OF the Odeon theater, this city, has
succeeded in getting the Saxon Motor
Company to give q complete demon
stration in moving pictures, showing
how thousands OF Saxon cars are
turned out each year. Giving In de-
tall the method of manufacture Of
this wonderful car. Cunningham
Brothers, West Virginia distributors
OF Saxon automobiles. have gone to
some expense to make Thursdays
performance at. the Odeon one Of
particular interest and instruction.
Free Demonstrations given by Cum
ningham Brothers, 1913 Mechanic
street. Phone 907-J.-Advertise-
ment. s..
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
PERSONAL

Ray II. Stewart, Of Warrington, is
a visitor here.
f. W. Hull is here from Parkers-
burg.
Otto Hoffman, of Wheeling, is here
on a business mission.
Alex Forman, of Morgantown, is
here on brief visit
Edward Barnard of Wheeling, is
transacting business here.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B, Sprigg, of Wes-
ton, are visitors in the city.
E. S. Young was here Wednesday
from Salem.
W. G. Robinson, of Parsons, is here
on business visit.
E. D. Douglas and George Gibbons,
of Elkins, are here looking after bust
ness affairs.
R. A. zinser, of Pruntytown, is a
city visitor
S. NJ. Steele. of Moundsyille, is
transacting business in the city.
ir~.~<. 49,. ,--~>.- -. ->~~~~~
Continued on page 81
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS

Traction Company express carr
leave Clarksburg for Mt. Glare. Yves.
ton, Shinnston. Fairmont, Fairview,
Pennington, Warrington and inter.
mediate points daily except Sunday.
Shipments for Warrington and inter.
mediate points must be in station
not later than 900 a. m. FairvieY
and intermediate points not later than
1900 a. M, Weston and intermediate
points, not later than 1900 NJ.
Quick service. reasonable rates,
and care In handling make this an
ideal line for shippers.
MONONGAHELA VALLEY TRAC.
IION COMPANY.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
NO TRIALS
In the Circuit Court and All
Jurors Are Excused
for the Day.

There were no jury trials Wednes-
day In the circuit court and all jur-
ors were excused until Thursday
morning.
In the case Of Martha
Martin and others against
Charles Fortney and others. excep-
tons to the report of sale were sus-
tanned and resolve of the property
was ordered.
Benjamin r. Britt was appointed
receiver ror the Vincent Coal Com
pany upon the application Of the I'm
ion Land company, pending arbitra-
ton.
Birdie s. Young's case against
Charles l. Grlbble was dismissed,
settled. a
8. G. Marshall's case against the
Baltimore and Ohio. was dismissed
for want of prosecution.
The case OF Fred M. Douglas
against Russell Kennedy was dis
missed, compromised.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
Board Meets.

A very interesting meeting of the
Christian Women's Board OF Mis-
sions of the Central Christian church
was held in the home of Mrs. q. Y.
Bates on College street, Broaddus adj
dition, Tuesday evening. The topic
for the evening was India" "The
Possibilities for the Development of
Our Work in India" was the discus
sion Of the meeting, with Mrs. j. D.
Reynolds, leader.
Later refreshments were served by
the hostesses, Mrs. z. Y. Bates, Mrs.
Alice Ash, Mrs. Katie Martin and
Miss Laura Thompson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
REMOVAL

Sturm's Millinery and Beauty
Parlors to Fourth street, formerly
the Smart Shop. Mrs. Sturm expects
to give, when completed, the Ladies'
of Clarksburg the greatest treat in
Millinery and Beauty Parlors this
side Of New York. The doors are
now open to the public, Fourth street
location, and spring millinery open
ing will be advertised in q few days.
Advertisement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
ONE OF LARGEST OF
COAL BEARING FLEET

PITTSBURG, Feb. 2-The Sam
Brown was one Of the largest tow
boats in the Monongahela Console
dated Coal and Coke Company's
fleet. 1t was commanded by Captain
Lou Blair, of Pittsburg, and his sec
ond officer was Benjamin Williams,
also Of Pittsburg. The crew num-
bered twenty-three men, most Of
whom had been recruited from river
men in this city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
Sunrise Leap Year Party.

A delightful party was given at the
home of Miss Nellie Scory at North
view. A very delightful evening was
spent in music, dancing by two very
prominent young ladies and many
proposals were made and accepted.
Those who enjoyed the evening
were Misses Marie Roland, Augusta
Chappelle, Ella Howard, Freda Hope,
Leah Caussian, Nellie Scory; Messrs.
Thomas Martin, Frank Danneaux,
Albert ROLAND, Fred Dangneaux,
Danton Caussian, and the little
French poodle.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
BIG MORTGAGE.

The Southern Oil Company has CIV
en- a 100000 mortgage covering all
its property in West Virginia to the
Exchange National aBnk of olean, N.
", and the Olean Trust Company, Of
the same city. The mortgage Is pay
able in bonds bearing six per cent In
terest.E They are to run nine years.
The mortgage deed has been record
ed here,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
PACKET BURNED
While Tied to Its Docks at
Point Pleasant at a Loss
of $4,000.
tsY AsseelA1ro raEsn

POINT PLEASANT, Feb. 2--The
Ohio river packet Lorena was de-
stroyed by fire while tied to It's docks
here Wednesday with a loss of $780,
900. The Lorena was recently sold
by It's owner, J. w. Hubbard, of
Pittsburg, to Parkersburg parties,
who expected to place 1t in the trade
formerly served by the packet Ka-
nawha, which was wrecked near Par
kersburg several weeks ago.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02

Miss Mabel Lambert and Mr., Robert
Dye were united in marriage Both
OF the contracting parties are mem
bers of well known families OF that
section.
Mrs. L. Z. Moore played the we'd
ding march and the Rev. j. l.. Norris
OBLIGATED at the ceremony.
The guests consisted of the imme-
diate family and only few friends
A delicious dinner was served at the
home OF the bride after the cere-
mony.
The newly married couple plan to
reside at the home of the bride
groom for the time being.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02

FARMERS MEETING is
DUE FOR SATURDAY.

+ At the court house Saturday
: We will discuss How and
+ When to Sow Glover" Glover
: seed is very high and We can
+ not afford TO take the risk OF
+ sowing 1t at the wrong time or
+ in the wrong way. The kinds OF
machines needed on Harrison
+ county farms will also be dis
cusscd, Thousands of dollars
+ have been lost TO the farmers
+ OF the county because they did
+ no, have proper machinery and
+ many dollars have been paid
+ out for farming implements
!. that should have been put into
+ better kinds. In the meeting
! Saturday we will TRY TO make
+ plain the need Of more and,
: better machines,
. W. d. ZlNN, county agent,
! United States Department of
: Agriculture.
!. i + + j. & 4. !. I. + r + + i
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
Social and Personal
Items for department welcomed They sena
or eephoned Tlegans editorial department Telephon
ucil 500. Home 157.Y.

day yesterday afternoon from to 5
o'clock. She received many pretty
gifts. The guests were Little Cath
crime and Jean Grille, Bette Jones,
Edith johnson, Hattie Hoseberry,
Dorothy Coston, Audrey and Donald
Britton. All kinds of games were
played and later refreshments were
served.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02

The cause of the explosion is not
known.
Included in the list Of known dead
are c. II. Robinson, William Cousins
and Wesley Sess, firemen, who were
on duty at the time of the explosion.
All reside at Middleport, o.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
CLEANSE THE BLOOD
AND AVOID DISEASE

When your blood is impure, weak,
thin and debilitated, your system,
becomes susceptible to any or all
Put your blood in good condition.
Hoods Sarsaparilla acts directly
and peculiarly on the blood-it puri,,
fies, enriches and revitalizes it and
builds up the whole system.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has stood the
test of forty years. Get it today.
1t is sure to help you.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
Mntrled at Parsonage.

Miss Bessie Farnsworth and W. w.
Richie, both Of McWhorter, were mar
ried Tuesday evening at the parsonage
of the First Methodist Episcopal
church by the Rev. W. B. King. They
will reside at McWhorter.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-02
Enjoyable Dance.

A very enjoyable dance was given
Thursday evening by the members Of
the Sarsfield Division, in the auditor
ium of st. Mary's high school. Quite
a number of guests attended and a
well-selected program Of dance music
was played by the Cadenza orches-
tra