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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-30

CDR. Dlppy's Busy Day" a new
farce comedy. is now being presented
at the Palace and 1t has been pro-
nounced one OF the biggest laughing
shows in the repertoire of the popular
Hyatt and Lenour Musical Comedy
Company. The action takes place az
DIR. Dtppy's sanitarium and the fun
starts with the arrival OF new coll
ored servant. Jake" who has been
secured by the doctor to help take
care OF his demented patients. who
have been doing all kinds OF stunts.
During the FRANKS Of the inmates
many beautiful song numbers are rem
dered by the company's talented sing
ers. who are ably supported by a neat
pony chorus. Larry Hyatt is seen in
the bIackface part OF Jake" the SER
want who is looking for work and
gets more than he wants. DR.. Dippy
is ably portrayed by Bunny Whitlock
and Al. Martin handles the role Of
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-30

been the study of lifetime, and en-
sploys great cast of players. 1t pic
tres the historic Roman arena In all
its grandeur, fighting gladiators.
thrilling chariot races. lions turned
loose on the heroic Glacus. and shows
the ancient city of Pompeii before and
after the eruption of the volcano We
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-30

The New York Hlppodrome has
passed its three hundredth perform
ance. its attraction. Hip, Hip Hoo
ray" being among the most popular
Of the metropolitan performances.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-30

Miss Gertrude Mccoy has the role
OF queen Of comic opera who retired
to seaside village to study types for
the production of her next seasons
opera in THE Isle of Love" the Gau-
mont Mutual Masterpiece. de luxe edi-
ton. She pretends to fall in love with
the young captain to revenge herself
upon the village belle who has cast
slurs upon her stage calling. By a
strange streak OF fate she is later upon
the same ship with the captain she
has taken from this girl and both are
saved from the sea when the ship
burns, only to be cast upon desert
island. How they are saved and how
the girl comes to love the captain are
told in pleasing manner dear to the
hearts OF all who love romance.
Mae Murray, the Lasky-P Para
mount star. has begun rehearsals on
the production Sweet kitty Belll-
airs
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-30
Historical Spectacle is
ShoWn at the Orpheun7

suvius which is also CHASTITY and au-
theptlcally pictured. Not only is this
mighty masterpiece highly entertain
ing but 1t Is also educational. AS this
will be the only opportunity to witness
1t in the city it is sure to play to
capacity houses.
Tomorrow, Adele Blood, famous as
Every Woman" will appear in "The
Devils Toy"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-30
The Boy IS Father
to the Man
Old sayings like this are fraueht with
a most Important meaning. And what

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-30

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-30

The principal Offering today at the
Bijou is a Triangle. KaylBee. Thomas
II. 1nce production, 1.-THE Last Act.
featuring Bessie BarrIscale. AS Its
title indicates, this Is play of stage
life and a subject that. well done, IL
always interesting. Miss Barriscale
plays the. part of an actress who gets
good part when she needs 1t most
She becomes famous and attracts the
attention OF a prosperous lawyer whose
home life is unhappy.
1.-THE Bright Lights" Keystone
comedy. is the added attraction featur-
ing Fatty and Mabel again in series
OF comical situations. II also shows
Roscoe Arbuckle in the light of mas
ter comedy director for 1.-THE Bright
Lights" formerly known as THE Lure
of Broadway" was produced in Jer-
sey City. miles away from the west
crn Keystone studio. He does moth
ing more than wreck an entire. build
ing. A series of scenes mixes thrills
and laughter most cleverIy.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-30

Even with the increasing studio
space of EssAhay. which has moro
than doubled its capacity. 1t is nee
essary for the stock companies 10
work nights az we'll as days 10 pro
duce the required number of releases,
This Is occasioned by the massive
sets which are being undertaken.
Large sets require floor space. but
they also make beautiful pictures, is
Essanay's contention.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-30

rhe reunion, caused by sentiment.
which induced Charles Froham and
David Belasco 10 join in management
after many years. in the revival oil
"a Celebrated Case" Ia to be made
permanent. and Mr.. Belasco will join
the Frohman Company in the man-
agement and productions OF the Ly-
ceum theater in New York.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-30


When one OF the leading modstes
OF New York received a telegram from
the Jesse l.. Lasly Company to pre-
pare thirty gowns of the latest Paris.
ienne design. 1t was thought for a
moment that the Lasky organization
had retired from the production OF
high Gloss photodranas and had re
turned to the theatrical profession.
She called UP the executive offices OF
the Lasky company for confirmation
and was assured that the gowns wera
merely wanted for the chorus scenes
In the Jesse L. Lasky production OF
James Forbes's wonderful drama. 1.-THE
Chorus Lady" which will be the at
traction at the Grand today.
When the New York modiste learned
of the enormous expense which the
Easky company undergoes to present
the best in motion pictures, she an
nounced her intention of quitting cat
eriDg to the theatrical profession and
of seeking the business OF the hIgt.
class motion picture companies.
Tomorrow's feature will be a Fox
production. Nance O'NeIll in "Thc
Witch" AS added attractions tomor-
row the eighth chapter of THE Strange
Case of Mary Page and the lates:
Pathe News will be shown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
United States of America,
Northern District of West Virginia


In the United States District Court
in and for said District.
In the matter of
ID. S. VANMETRE, Bankrupt.
No. 555 in Bankruptcy. Petition for
Discharge.
TO the Honorable Aston G. Dayton,
Judge of the District Court of the
United States for the Northern Dis
trict of West Virginia:
d. S. VanMetre, of Martinsburg, in
the County of Berkeley and State OF
West Virginia, in said District, re-
specially represents that on the 10th
day of March, last past he was duly
adjudged a bankrupt under the acts
of Congress relating to bankruptcy;
that he has duly surrendered ali his
property and rights of property, and
has fully complied with all the re-
quirements of said acts and of orders
of the court touching his bankruptcy
Wherefore, he prays that he may
be decreed by the Court to have a full
discharge from all debts provable
against his estate under said bank
rupt acts, except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge
Dated this 2Sth day of August, A.
D., 1916.
ID. S. VANMETRE,
Bankrupt
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
DENIS S. KILMER
AND MISS WILSON
MARRIED TODAY
PROMINENT YOUNG ATTORNEY
WEEDS VIRGINIA LADY THIS
MORNING AT EXTINCTION.
LEFT ON HONEYMOON TRIP TO
EASTERN clTlES-RETURN
HOME THIS WEEK.
GROOM WELL KNOWN IN THE
PROFESSIONAL FIELD-8RlDE
OF NATURAL BRIDGE, VA.

Attorney Denis S. Kilmer, of this
city and Miss Mable Margaret VIII
son, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs J. W
Wilson. OF Natural Bridge, Va. were
married this morning at 100 o'clock
at the Lee Memorial Episcopal church,
Lexington, Va, by the Rev Oscar
DeWolf Randolph, rector. the ring
ceremony being used. The bride was
attired in travelling suit of blue.
The wedding was very quiet af.
fair, only few immediate friends of
the contracting parties. being pres
emit Immediately following the cere-
mony Mr. and Mrs kilmer left for
eastern cities. where they will spend
their honeymoon. and upon their re-
turn to this city, the Iatter part of
the week, will be at home at 126 East
Burke street
Mr. Kilmer is the son of Mr. and
Mrs Denis NJ. Kilmer. of East Burke
street. He is a graduate of Washing
ton and Lee University in both the
college and law departments. and
while student met his bride. For
several years he was associated with
the Evening Journal. and during that
time was widely known as a strong
newspaper man.
Completing his law course ne locat-
ed in this city for the practice of his
profession, and has an office in Col
Walkers building on South Queen
street. He has enjoyed a rapid rise
in his profession. and is regarded as
one of the strongest and most pro
gressive young attorneys at the local
bar.
Mrs. Kilmer is a member Of one Of
the old prominent families of Virgin
ia, and VIII be given a brides wei
come TO the city
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
CAR RUNS AMUCK;;
IS BADLY SMASHED
Two Young Men Have Thrilling Ex-
perience in Marking Turn
on Queen Street

Losing control of his car when mis-
coat sleeve caught the throttle in
making the turn at the intersection of
Race street on North Queen yesterday
Harold Dick of Dry Run pike, a body
companion, Arthur Butler, had close
call on their lives, when the machine
dashed into the curb at Keedy's store
corner, slipped tire, bent the steer
ing gear and ran wild to the opposite
side of the street fetching up in the
gutter at Gilbert's drug store.
When the accident first happened
the car sprang forward at lightning
speed, but with rare presence of mind
in dangerous situation young Dick
stuck to his post and had the power
off when the car landed in the deep
gutter with a vigorous plunge. Butler
also stuck to his post, and both escap-
ed injury.
Several parties lined up in front
of the drug store window made a
mighty hustle to get out of the way
of the runaway car which was headed
straight for the big front window, and
as the car continued in its mad race
nothing could have saved them from
serious injury or death for it all oc-
Cured in the lapse of a few seconds.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
NEW TROLLEY LINE
IS LATEST REPORT
ABOUT SURVEYORS
AN EXTENSION OF THE OLD DO
MlNlON TRACTION LINE is
ONE REPORT
MAY BE JUNCTION WITH THE HA-
GERSTOWN AND FREDERICK
COMPANY
LINE WILL EXTEND THROUGH
VIRGINIA AND INCLUDES
THIS CITY

The surveyors who have been work
ing on 18th sides Of the Potomac river
in the vicinity of Shepherdstown, as
operations to Williamsport and with
them comes the report that they are
making a preliminary survey for the
extension of the Old Dominion trac-
tion line from Leesburg, Va, to VIII
Transport.
The surveyors let it drop enoncn III
formation to Indicate that it is the
present play of the Old Dominion line
which operates out of Washington in
to Virginia, to extend the line out of
Virginia through West Virginia, ira
yersing the fertile sections of Jeffer
son and Berkeley counties through
this City to Williamsport, the objec-
tive point. 1t is Understood that the
Hagerstown and Frederick railway at
Williamsport.
The surveyors were cunVersant with
the recent absorption of the Martins
burg Power company and its present
utilization with the Hagerstown and
Frederick company and other matters
relating to transaction operations in
this section.
1t was first reported that the sur
yeyors were looking for line to con
meet with the Western Maryland at
Williamsport, but the latest dope
changes the status of things and may
bring new trolley line with far
reaching effect.
The surveyors innocently trespas-
sed upon the canal towpath at VIII
Transport while pursuing their in.
yestigation in that vicinity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
.LORIMER AGAIN
SEEKS PREFERMENT
Ousted From Senate He Now Seeks
a Congressional Nomi-
nation

Chicago, Sept 13.-Ousted from the
United States senate for the way
he obtained his election, former Sena-
tor William tBilly) Lorimer, was a
Comeback candidate for the con-
gressional nomination on the repub-
litan ticket in the state primaries
here today.
THE appearance of the ousted sena.
tors name on the ballot was the sig
nal for the renewal Of the political
war on Larimer He is opposed by
three other candidates
Lorimer recently was acquitted OF
the charge of conspiracy to wreck
the DaSalle street Trust and Savings
bank He has promised to pay all de
positors who lost money in his banks
crash
Candidates for all state offices were
to be nominated by all parties today.
Every one of the present Office hold
ers is candidate for reelection.
Candidates for governor are: James
Traynor. Chicago; w. r. Brinton. Dix
on; Edward F. Dunno, incumbent, all
democrats and Morton d. Hull, Chi
eago; Frank o. Lowden Oregon;
Frank L. Smith, Dwight; John A.
Wheeler, Springfield; all Republicans
and Seymour Stedman, socialist
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
AGED Man Takes His Life.

Robert w. Page, aged about 73
years. of Lynchburg, shot and almost
instantly killed himself yesterday af
ternoon in a stable in the rear Of his
sons residence. lie had been in, III
health for some time. In addition "a
his wife. he leaves one son. Ambrose
Page. assistant secretary offthe y VI
c. A.. and one daughter, Mrs. Char
les Haynes, of Hannibal. Missouri.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
Order of Notice Thereon.


Northern District of West Virginia,
SIS:
On this 31st day of August, A. D.,
1916, on reading the foregoing petit
ton, it is
Ordered by the Court that a hear
ing be had upon the same on the End
day of October, A. D., 1916, before
the said Court at Martinsburg. in said
district, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon; and that notice thereof be pub
lished in the Martinsburg Herald, a
newspaper printed in said District,
and thai all known creditors and 9th
err persons in interest may appear at
the said time and place and show
cause, if any they have, why the pray
er of the said petition should not be
granted
And it is further ordered by the
Court, that the clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors copies OF
said petition and this order address
ed to them at their places of resi-
dence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Aston G..
Dayton, Judge of the said Court, and
the seal thereof, at Martinsburg in
said district, on the 31st day of Aug
ust, A. d., 1916
Attest:
S. r. HARRISON, Clerk.
II 8 8 10.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
Mrs. q. 3. Cornell Seeks Divorce.

On the ground of desertion, Mrs
Bessie Ballenger Cornell. of Rock
vile. Md, has filed suit in the circuit
court for an absolute divorce from
William Edward Cornell. formerly OF
Washington She is represented by
J. Dawson Williams, of Washington.
The bill sets forth that the couple
We're married in July, 1913, and that
one month later the plaintiff was de-
serted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
Miss Artie Aviia Moser a Bride.

The Rev. John II. Schooley, pastor
of the Methodist church, Rockville,
Md. officiated at the marriage there
of Rhodes Dewey Swinburn, % years
old, and Miss Artie Avila Moser, aged
10. both of Washington. They re-
turned to the city Immediately after
the ceremony
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
Death of Robert H. Cannon.

Robert H. Cannon, 63, brother of
Chief of Police James A. Cannon, and
a prominent farmer Of Talbot county,
Md, died at his home near Easton
yesterday. He leaves a wife and two
sons and two daughters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
LOCAL PEOPLE WILL
VISIT IN CANADA

Mrs. John w Stevens and daugh-
ter. of Commerce street, will leave
in few days ON a lengthy visit. They
will visit for some time in North and
South Dakota. following which they
will journey to Canada and spend
some time at Toronto, and several
other places of interest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
HopeweII Gets Big War Orders.

War orders totaling $150,000,000. it
is reported at Petersburg on excellent
authority, have been received by the
Hopewell plant of the DUPONT Com
pany and preparations are being made
to open every unit of the big estab-
lishment on full time. working "A
hours daily, seven DAYS a week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
UNION PRAYER MEETING
AT FIRST M. (. CHURCH

Instead of the First NJ. 4. church
holding a prayer meeting Thurs.
day night there will be union meet
ing in the church. The Rev. B. NJ
Meeks, former pastor, will be pres
ent and give a short address. Every
one is cordially invited to be pres
ent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
West Virginia E:ks Meet.

The annual convention of the B.
P. O. Elks. of West Virginia, began
at BlHefeld yesterday with thousands
of visitors in the city from all parts
of the state. The convention viii con-
tinue three days.
A business meeting was 1eld yes
terday afternoon and the public vel
come was scheduled last night at the
opera house.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
NJ S. (Happy) McDhnald .who was

M. S. (Happy) Mcdonald. who. was
recently shot at local quarry while
assisting in arresting foreigner, was
able to come up town this morning
for the first time since the occur.
renee He is, still very weak and
complains of severe pains in his head
and neck. His friends, of course, were
glad to greet him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16

David Welty, aged 81. for u years
an undertaken at Fairplay, died yes
terday. He was a Union veteran of
the civil war. serving in Company b.
Fifth Maryland regiment
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16
$4,000 TO LOAN.

VIII loan the above sum on city or
county real estate. Must be secured
by first deed of trust. Will also loan
to one having an interest in an es-
tate. Address Money" care The
World, Martinsburg. w. Va. 8 IL st
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16

Mr. and Mrs. Shafer Renner and
daughter, Miss Julia, who have been
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.N
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16

Mr. Harry Quinn, of North College
street, is attending the Winchester
fair.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-09-16

Hannah, of West John street, have
returned to their home at Richmond
a.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01
EDITORIAL SETTINGS.

indianapolis Newss II, as Secretary Red
field points out. 700 vessels were added to
the American merchant marine during the
last two years. what can this government
shipping act do that private capital has not
already donef
Boston Transcript; Canada Is confronted
with serious crisis in the deficiency Of the
wheat yield In the great northwest, and the
consequent heavy emigration to the United
States Of settlers, very many of them Amer
leans, who went to Canada on a sort of spec
ulation. A dispatch from Ottawa estimates
that the Dominion has already lost one
eighth Of It's productive population through
this re-emigration and the drawing off Of
$4,000 workers by the war In Europe.
New York World, The swearing-in Of
twenty-four leading American scientists who
are members Of the navy's civilian CONSULT
ing board as officers of the United States
government was in no way a spectacular
affair, but II marks one of the longest steps
forward that have been made in the real
business of preparedness. BY enlisting in
the governments service the best scientific
skill and learning the nation is assured a
kind Of defense that cannot be extemporized
In hurry to meet sudden emergency.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01
Trades Unions and Contracts.

The failure Of the sympathetic strike in New
York is gratifying evidence Of the fact that
labor unions more than ever are taking them.
selves and their relations to the world Of industry
seriously. In their striving for the collective
bargain, which is the chief aim OF trades union
activity, the members have imbibed knowledge Of
the fact that they have assumed something OF re-
sponsibility, too. They have come to know that
the public has share in the bargain they have
struck with their employers, and, more than this,
they realize that they should be bound by an
agreement openly and freely entered into Rec
ignition Of these considerations--that the con-
tract to be binding on their employers must also
be binding on them-by the workers will do more
than any other means to bring them to that state
Of stability and accountability wherein the func-
ton Of their organizations will reach its fullest
possibility for service, because will have the re-
spect and confidence OF those with whom they
must deal. The action of the New York union
men in declining to break their contracts is a
proof OF advance
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01
People and Events

Before the war the German emperor possessed
over 200 crosses, stars badges and other insignia
Of foreign orders the value Of which was esti-
mated at 100000.
Acting on the principle that like cures like, /"
a doctor and wounded companions in London
framed up shock for an Australian soldier
stricken dumb by shell shock in France The
victim was persuaded to occupy hammock
stretched between two trees on river bank. As
he was doing off the rope near his head was
suddenly cut and he turned somersault into the
water Clambering up the bank he shouted, who
in h. did tliat% The man now talks in a hoarse
whisper.
The heart-wrnging lamentations of the an
Gent jeremiah are fairly outclassed by railroad
conductors fearful trials in making ends meet
on pay check of $llo month. The conductor
told his troubles to board of arbitrators sit
ting at Aurora, ILL.,, to hear complaints on wage
question. With family of wife and child the
conductor testified his total earnings of Sl,400 in
1915 failed to meet his living expenses and un.
less his pay envelope is fattened debts will over
whelm an otherwise proud spirit, Some men are
born with porterhouse appetite and acquire only
stew income.