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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-06

Celluloid Rattles, 25c TO
St.OO.
apiece toilet set, soc TO
S1.OO.
3-piece toilet set, 75c to
$3.50.
4 and 5-piece toilet set,
St.OO to $3.50.
Record Books, 25c to
$3.50.
Ribbon covered coat
hangers, soc to Sl.25.,
Ribbon covered carriage
straps, 75C to $3.50.
Ribbon armlets 25c and
soc.
Teething rings and sticks,
foc. sc, soc and soc.
Ribbon covered hat water
bottles, 75c, ST, SI.25 and
St.5O.
Uncovered hot water bot
ties. soc.
String bath foaterS, 25c
and soc.
Hand embroidered bonnet
ties, soc to $3.50 pair.
Roly POlyS, 25c and soc.
Hand decorated cotton,
powder puff, soap, talcum
and ribbon boxes, 25c, soc
and 75c.
Hand decorated celluloid
banks. soc and 75c.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

WANTED-Glrl for general homework.
Apply at 518 West MINI street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
D OF SALE.


,o Notice IA; s! !ys thst on June 9TH l
signed will oGer for sale ut public auction
at tho front door Of the Court House OF
Harrison County, West Virginia, thirty
bonds OF Thompson.c onhelksille Coke
Company Of the face value Of 100000 each,
Nos. al to go inclusive, or q SUFFICIENT
part thereof to satisfy debt OF S20,0O000
with Its accrued interest. This sale Will
be made In execution OF power OF sale
contained in collateral note dated Aug
ust Both, 1913, due four months after date
by l. W. Semans, j. v. Thompson and j..
NJ. Hustead to the order Of the Union Ma
tional Bank, Clarksburg West Virginia,
which note was assigned by said Bank to
the Undersigned who is the present owner
and holder thereof. The proceeds OF sale
Will be applied as in said note provided.
This sale IL made pursuant to u previous
advertisement and adjournments of sale
made on May 9th, 1915, and May Sth, 1916
and the said sale may he continued from
time to time until a sufficient bid IL OBJ
tained; the undersigned hereby reserving
the right to reject any and all insufficient
bids.
day of sale.
JAMES b. sUpLER.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
WARNE BROS.
UPHO STERlNG CO.

With Palace Furniture Company. Rel
phone 7i5-J. All kinds OF FGrnlture Re.
eRnIfNe. PACKING AND snIpr1sa.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

Please take notice that the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Harrison County Bank for the election
Of Directors and the transaction of all
such other business as may properly
come before the meeting. will be held
on the thirteenth day of June, 1916, al
10 o'clock A. NJ. at the office of the
bank in the town of Lost Creek and
State Of West Virginia.
Dated the 18th day Of May. 1916.
W. D. NIUTTDR, Cashier.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

WANTED SaIesIadies. Apply
Monday morning in person;
also one cashier. Apply at
Globe Dept. Store, 327 West
Main street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT-one four room front apart
ment and bath, fire proof, modern In
every respect Apply to Office Coco Cola
Bottling Works. corner 9th and Werning-
ger streets, Glen Elk.
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rs Telegram Classified Ads Always Brine Results

Same advertisement ave sue
ccssiye days, 90 cents; samo
advertisement seven successive
days, 20 cents; no classified adj
vertisements taken for less than
20 cents. classified advertise
mont DISPLAY charged by
inch.
Deaths and Funarai NetiooA
Lodges and Clubs, Cards Of Thanka.
In MemortAna, Church Netiesa, %
Der line.
Six ordinary words make enc lias,
every initial and whoIs number
oeunted enc ward.
Advertisers may have their replies
addressed % = ietter aud numben,
Care The Telegram"
Tbs Telegram VIII not be respon-
sible fer mere than ono incorrect
insertion Of any adysrtissmsnt
ordered for mere thAn one time.
Classified ads. may be tcle-
phoned and will DO charged and
bill sent the following day II
your name appears in the tele-
phone directory; otherwise,
strictly cash with order.
This page Is closed promptly
Ut II o'clock a. m. Your copy
must be in before that hour TO
insure insertions.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
Lester Banks. Bankrupt,
IN BANKRUPTCY.

To the Creditors Of Lester Banks. Of
Clarksburg, In the County Of Harrison
and District aforesaid, n bankrupt:
Notice Is hereby given that on the 9th
day OF May. 1915, the said Lester Banks
was duly adJudicated bankrupt; and the
first meeting OF his creditors will be held
ut the Law Office OF W. Frank Stout, In
Clarksburg, West Virginia, on the 10th day
OF May, A. D., 1915, Mt 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, at which time said creditors may
attend, prove their claims, appoint trns.
tee, examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly come
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

states for the northern a Distinct of West West
Virginia.
IN RE: A. c. Hawkins, Bankrupt.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
To the creditors of A. G. Hawkins, OF
and district aforesaid, bankrupt:
Notice Is hereby given that on the 18th
day Of May, 1915, the said A. c. Hawkins
was duly adjudicated bankrupt; and the
first meeting of his creditors will be held
at the Law oofice OF W. Frank Stout, In
Clarksburg, West Virginia, on the 23rd
day of May, 1916, Mt 10 o'clock In the fore
noon, Mt which time slid creditors may
attend, prove their claims, appoint trus-
tee examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business rs may properly come
before said meeting.
Dated: Mny 18th, 1916.
w. FRANK STOUT,
Referee In Bankruptcy
W. F. FRAME, ESQ, Attorney for Bank
rupt.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
FOR .SALE--Farms

FOR SALI-s5 acre farm. on West Milford
Road, about two miles to car line, handy
TO church and school, . room dwelling,
. barnes and other outbuildings. For
Lew, ". Va, or q. a. sheets, SID NH.
ford street, Stealey Heights.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
FOR SALE-H0UsEs

FOR sALE-A very desirable residence,
nice location, Broad Oaks, half block
from car line and paved street. cement
walks leading to car line. small cash
payment, balance monthly or yearly.
Stout & Alexander, T01 Con Bldg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
WANTED Tt RENT

WANTED TO RENT-within the next
house; must be within 10 or IS minutes
walk OF Empire building. Write, stating
location. rent. etc. Address p. o. Box
112, City.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
WANTED-strong siavfsh or
Syrian maid, at once. Apply
to housekeeper at Waldo
Hotel.

WANTED-Girl for lunch counter,
good wages. Apply at B. & o. Res
taurant, Grafton, w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
FOR RENT-Furnlshed Rooms

FOR RENT-Apartment completely fur.
hished for light housekeeping; reason
able rent. Central location. Apply 10
housekeeper. Tower Apartments, az
uewes street, adjoining Towers school.
Bell phone 7GT-R.
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LOST

face, white feet and white tip on end OF
tail; other one all brindie, white breast
and two white toes In front. Finder
please leave information at 217 Sycamore
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
WANTED-MaIe 4elp

MEN LEARN barber trade or complete for
$500: wages while learning; positions
furnished; prepare for spring rush. Write
for catalogue. Leader Barber College
Cincinnati, Ohio.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RRNT-Two front rooms furnished
completely for light housekeeping; use of
bath. phone, and porches; second house
up from StealeS stop; rent $3.50 per
month. Apply ut 303 Milford st. Home
phone 15f-Y.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RkNT-Three furnished rooms and
bath, suitable for Office or light house
Keeping; all front rooms. Inquire ut
Economy Furniture Store, 145-147 West
Main st.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

wANTED-Position doing general house
work, by Slavish girl 10 yenrs OF age
Cali or address Mary Muscovitch. Nor
wood, or p. o. Box 853, City.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT-Two nicely furnished rooms
for light housekeeping, hot and Geld
phone. COS baltimore street, Glen Elk.
BELL phone 830-J.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
SITUATIONS WANTED

YOUNG MAN, 2S years, married. good
habits, desires position as general office.
man, bookkeep6r or timekeeper, either at
Court
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
MONEY TO LOAN

WHY BE WITHOUT MONEY? I ace
conmodate everybody, by loanIng money
OH watches, diamonds, jewelry, musical
instruments, etc. los. jay, Jcweler.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. stenographer and
bookkeeper. Must write good hand
and come highly recommended Address
giving full particulars, salary expected.
etc. Address Accurate" care Telegram
Office.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

WANTED-Rellable man for vacancy on
sales force. No money required. Pay
weekly. Permanent position. We offer
an excellent position for lady or gentle.
man. First National Nurseries, Roches-
ter, n. Y.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT-4rwo nicely furnished rooms
for light housekeeping, with cook stove
in kitchen, use Of bath and phone. APP
ply at 17y First street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

wANTED--Party to invest $500 to make
$3.50 in a year clear Time 2Id hours a
week. West Virginia Sales Co., Bell
1029.R.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
WANTED-Fenlale Help

first, stenographer for
general Office work. Apply In writing to
Alexander & Alexander, stating expert
ence.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping to parties without
children; also sleeping rooms. Apply
TO Mrs. W. ID. Foster. Gore Apartments
First street,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
FIRST NOTICE.

In the District Court OF the Unite,
States for the Northern District Of Yves
Virginia.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

WAETED-An experienced COOK: wages
5000 per week. No washing. Apply at
S04 Locust street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
FOR Miscellaneous

FOR SALE. oliver Typewriter in good
condition; very reasonable price. u. A.
olds, Ia Chapel street. city. Dell phone
1126-J.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

WANTED--To invest $1,000. more or less,
with services, in some desirable business
Address IVY. A." care Telegram office.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. Apply ut 122 Thomp-
son street, or Bell phone 1032-J.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping Si2.5O per month !:
also three sleeping rooms, $500, $500 ana
$1,000 per month; three minutes walk
from postofiice; modern conveniences.
1G9 First, st.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT--one newly furnished front
room In small family; no children; con-
tlemen preferred. Apply at 3S1 Broad
dus avenue. or call Bell pnone 4s-J.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

WANTED-Good paying proposition,
either in Clarksburg or Weston. APP
ply at 2O5 West Main street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT-To man and wife, only, two
rooms for light housekeeping, porch, one
large front room, cool, price 5000 per
lGrge and cool, to women. References
required0i Call Bell phone S6sJ, f44G Lee
street. (.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
PRICE S1,05o EACI

Will sacrifice a few vacant lots for
cash. Let us know your wants.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR SALE--Cnina Kiln. first class conli-
tion; Will sell cheap for cash. Call Bell
phone ll56-J.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT-Furnished room in private
family, with use Of bath, BELL phone and
oil conveniencts, best of location and
reasonable rent. Inquire ut U21 Locust
street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT-Four unfurnished rooms and
bath. to man and wife only. Apply at
Coz Locust street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
PAINTING

We have several men working now
prices reasonable. A. q. Bumgardner
Bell phone l08S.R.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

WANTED-White girl for general house
work: must know how to cook. Inquire
Mt 4i2 West Pike street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

WANTED TO RENT-on or be-
fore June LIST, if possible a
four or five room house or
cottage, centrally located.
Call Bell phone 1881.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
FOR RENT-FARMS

FOR LEAsg-4o acre tract In gas terri
tory. Apply to or address II. NJ. Mere
dith. Mt. Glare, W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

UNDER FOR RENT HOUSES. =. 49,.
FOR REST-Eour room HAT, at 429 Wer-
niger street. Inquire at 30S North Fifth
street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR SALE-0r will exchange for good
real estate, n stock OF general merchan-
disc, in one Of the best and most prom
Using towns In Harrison county. In the
pest of coal, oil and gas developments,
with factory building In town. Address
~. i. H." care Telegram office.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
WANTED TO Buy

WANTED 70 suY-some second hand
rugs oil sises, In good condition, for
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

WANTBD-A small amount Of good
sod, for lawn. Call Bell phone 235-R
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
Real Estate
VIRGINIA AVENUE
rn,tl.I sN..n,.

VIRGINIA AVENUE
Carlisle Court.
Hlsht room house with bath and
basement House nicely finished
throughout in hardwood with oabi-
net and base mantels.
PRICE $4,000
On terms. Here is a bargain, this
house will rent for $S5 per month
and you could not build the house
now for $4,000.
ALTA VISTA
Vacant lot 40x120 feet.
$500 on terms.
MONTICELLO AVENUE
room cottage with bath. on lot
b5Nl10 feet.
PRICE $500
On terms.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT-Two furnished front rooms
for light housekeeping, use of bath and
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, 14o First
street. For information call Bell phone
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

WANTED TO BuY--At once one medium
size pony, or small saddle horse. must
be safe 10 rwoman TO handle. Write,
giving full description, age aud price, TO
box 70, Shinnston, W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR sALE-Reliable team of mules, for
merly used In delivery wagon OF the
Home Furnishing Co. Call Bell Phone
326.I.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
FOR RENT-houses

FOR RENT-New nine room house, NIL
ford street, Highland Park, latest I'm
provemeats. Price $500 per month. See
Harvey ". Hatmer, Court st.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT-Three attractive seven room
houses, with modern bath, finished floors
and fine laundries. Electric lights COM
plete;, all In splendid repair. win make
an inducement to desirable tenants with
out children. Price $22.50 to $500 per
month. Call Harvey F. Smith.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

WANTED-By young man % years Of
age. n position In general store or office;
good education. Address P. o. Box 648
Clarksburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR SALE-5.passenge touring car, good
running condition. For sale cheap. In
auire at 121 South Second street. Flat
3D."
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13

FOR RENT-Six room and bath. Call on
d. W. Jacobs, 406 Prunty Bldg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
FOR sALE-L,ots

$3.50 WILL nIiY LoT- SlIi00 feet, On clay
street; not level. but dssirabls location
10 hest resldViee section. Inquire OF Il,
b. Medlia, Tb Union Bank Bldg.
FOR s1TE-4 iotI. corner of FRANKLIN and
Ohio streets, two on other AIDE IL cor.
ner, New Fair Ground addition, meas
stop %, two others near stop 20. Price
right and terms easy. For Rent-one O.
room apartment, Pike street, modern In
every particular. II. j. White Co.,
McCArty Bldg, Bell phone los, Home
phone 49, Res. lyB2-L.
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TYpEwRITERs-i2 -pt . y. :,
TYPEWRITERS

All kinds at the right prices. W. S
Sorpening, Room j, Irwin Bldg. secohc
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-13
FIRST NnrIcE

In the District Court Of the United
States for the Northern District of West
Vtr0tbtn
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-10
SHERWOOD PENSION
BILL PASSES HOUSE

Washington, Feb. Especial PEN
slonH Of $40 a month each and places
on roll of honor for former soldiers
who are holders of models of honor
ana are over G5 years old, are author.
ized In a bill introduced by Represent
alive Sherwood. of Ohio, and passed
today by the house. 1t Is estimated
that not more than loco veterans
come under the provisions of the
measure.
Another pension hill designed to
benefit widows of Spanish volunteers
who served more than ninety days.
aroused much discussion and finally
went over until next Wed lesday with
out action II would grant widows
year pensions of S12 month and So
additional for each minor child. with
out regard to the cause Of the soldiers
death
Republican Leader Mann urged the
passagc of the bill to encourage vol
unteer duty
Especially AT present with the pos
silility of war facing us, he said. ut
is appropriate that wc should say par
ticulary to the young man You otfe
us your lives when you enlist. and. by
the eternal If you die we will take
care OF your widows!
Representative Gardner Insisted
thu the measure was Unfair to the
Widows Of regular army soldiers.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-10
MARION & WOOD MUST
TAKE CHANCES WITH POPE

Another order of great interest To-
cally which came down from Santa Fe
yesterday WAS one in which Judge
Pope ordered stricken from the rec
ords the affidavit of O. N. Marion and
Francis +. wood in the disbarment
proceedings recently brought against
them alleging prejudice and bias
against them by the court and claim
ing that the court was without iuris-
diction to try the case. and citing the
two Albuquerque attorneys to appear
before the court in Santa Fe on April
IL to defend the charges brought
against them. This means that Mr..
Marion and Mr.. Wood will have to
take their chances before Judge Pope
in the proceedings brought against
them and will not be allowed to have
another judge sit on the case.
The opinion and order follow
THE affidavit of prejudice filed by
respondents herein. which, of course,
is to be judged upon its face, is found
by the court to be insufficient to dis
qualify the judy from proceeding
further under Judicial Code Section
81. The section just named does not
require merely the allegation of pre-
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-10
MEN INDICTED
IN FRISCO ARE
EASILY LOCATED
No Formal Arrests Made Be-
cause Report of Grand Jury
Has Not Been Made in Fed
eraI Court Yet,


i San Francisco. Feb. 9.-Eight husi-
lengthy list of those against whom
federal true bills charging neutrality
violation have been voted. appeared
.at the United States marshal's office
today to sulm TO arrest and have
il over with" They were told. how
ever. that until the indictments for
mally were returned tomorrow, no ar
rests would be made.
Franz Bopp, German consul here,
and Baron II. /. Won Shack, vice con-
sui, both Of whom are on the list,
which takes in other consulate offic-
ials and employees officers of steam
ship companies, Maurice u Hall,
Turkish consul general. and numerous
Others informedq the federal authori-
ties they would be ready when wanted
The Turkish consul also told the
marshal where he might be found.
Two United States migration off
cials, said to have been among twenty
seven persons indicted for smuggling
aliens into this country. also sought
arrest and bail today. but were dis
missed with smile pending the re-
turning of tho truc bills in court to-
morrow
John W Preston, Emitted states dis
trict attorney worn out from woflsps
up the neutrality and immigration
cases, was ordered today by his physi-
clan TO go to hospital t. fecupefate,
but instead he left the city for q va-
cation
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-10
Writes CONGRESSMAN SIemp
That Work Of Frank NJ,
Hitchcock in South Is Unau-
thorized and Objectionable.
NO PRESIDENTIAL
CANDIDACY POSSIBLE
Any Effort to Secure Support
for Him Is Repudiated, and
JuriSt Puts QuetuS on
Whole Matter,


Washington. Feb. 9-.-Reprcaenta-
tive Slemp, chairman of the virginia
republican committee, today made
public letter from Justice Hughes
dcclarng
II am totally opposed TO the use
of my name in connection with the
nomination and TO the selection or
instruction of amy delegates in my
interest directly or remotely
Justice Hughes letter made pub
lie with his consent, was in reply
TO a letter from Mr. Slemp which in
formed the justice that Frank H..
Hitchcock, postmaster general under
President Taft, had inaugurated n
movement in the south favoring the
justice for the republican presiden-
;ial nomination.
Chairman Slemp's letter said that
Mr. Hitchcock had gathered around
him in the movement in virginia, a
few Of his old nppointees," among
them S. Brown Allen, postmaster at
Staunton. Chairman Slemp enclos-
tu II itllrl WHICH III Silu Nin W VIII
ten by Colonel $. Brown Allen to one
OF Slcmps friends. This letter,
Slcmp pointed out, advocated an at
tack on him as state chairman.
II am not willing that ! should be
placed in the attitude of opposing
YOU as q candidate for the pres-
dcncy.' Slolnp's letter said, neither
do ! think il is right for fight 40
be inaugurated in our state AGAINST
me and others. under the suppostion
that we oppose YOU.
Justice Hughes replied
My dear MIR. Slemp Your letter
of February has been received,
am entirely out Of politics and know
nothing whatever OF the matters to
which You refer. | am totally OPP
posed to the usc Of my name in con
nection with the nomination ana to
the selection or instruction Of any
delegates in my interest, either di-
rectly or remotely.
Very sincerely yours,
"CHARLES E. HUGHES