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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-11
ARMAMENT OF MERCHANT
CHIpC
SHIPS

1t seems probable that the discus
sion of the question of armed merch-
ant ships will center upon the distinc-
ton between offensive and defensive
armament upon such ships. If, as
Germany asserts, British merchant
men, while armed ostensibly for de-
Tense, carry guns for the special pur-
of attacking submarines, the kaiser's
government is undoubtedly correct in
its contention that this is a violation
of international law. The United
States bases it's position specifically
upon defensive armament, and it has
never held, either during this war or
at any time previously, that a merch-
ant ship was privileged to attack. In
its circular of September 10, 1914, the
State Department ruled that "a mer-
chant vessel of belligerent nationality
may carry an armament and ammuni-
ton for the sole purpose of defense
without acquiring the character of a
ship of war;" and it directs that port
officials to examine each ship leaving
harbor of the United States for evil
dences of armament of an offensive
character, defining the defensive limi-
tations with minute detail. If, there
fore, the Germans should sink a Brit
ish merchant ship carrying American
passengers and could prove that it
was Extensively armed, the United
States would have no recourse.-St.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-11

shanks. One fowl can transmit the
diesase to an entire flock.
Treatment. First take a tooth
brush, soap and warm water and
thoroughly wash the legs removing
lal the crusts that are loose. Smear
over the legs carbolated vaseline, or
whiskey and sweet oil (equal parts),
kerosene and sweet oil g ker. to l
oil), Zeneoleum and oil, etc. The legs
should be we'll cleaned with warm
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-11
Scaly Legs

Symptoms. The shanks and feet
are covered with light yellow, powd-
cry looking growth that spreads all
over them. From time to time par
ticles of the growths drop off and the
legs present an unsighly appearance.
Causes. The disease is caused by a
mite burrowing into the scales of the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-11

water and soap two or three days af-
ter the treatment. If the. disease is
not eradicated, repeat the remedy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-11

Medical inspection may go so far at
the public schools that a boy will
know more about his liver than about
compound interest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-11

From the theatre the party broke up
all declaring the Seniors most de-
lightful entertainers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-11
The Wife s
Pathway

through life is not always strewn with roses.
Nor free from serious responsibilities and burden
tasks.
More often than not she makes greater sacrifices
than the husband and does cheerfuly and ungrudg
ingy.
How pleased she is when he forgets himself long
enough to tell her how much he thinks of and appre
cates her.
And shame the man who doesn't occasionally
bestow Of the old time affection and attentions so
abundantly offered in earlier days.
Take an interest in your wifes problems add little
cheer to the gloomy days. and then have your grocer
deliver her a sack of
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-11
Lily White

And you'll be delightfully."- surprised with the feast she
will set before you.
Naturally she must have the best materials in order
to produce the best results.
Lily White produces the most delicious bread rolls,
biscuits and pastries.
Be particular to notice the color and flavor of every
thing baked from Lily White.
You are the judge but predict you will say Lily
White flour bakes the best things you ate
And don't forget your wife's responsibilities and
problems. Show her you appreciate her just much
little than ever
When she asks for Lily White Flour see that she
gets it, and if she doesn't mention just suggest that
she try it.
You will both be delighted with the results
VALLEY CITY MILLING COMPANY,
Grand Rapids. Mich.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
ADAMSON raw
Is to Be Ignored by Railroads
of Country lin Making Up
Their PayoIis.

NEW YORK, Dc. offending the
decision of the Supreme Court of the
United States on the question of the
constitutionaIity of the Adamson
eight-hour law the railroad managers
declare they will not be parties to any
action that might tend to nullify or
anticipate in any way the court pro-
ceedIngs- The railway workers OF
the country are being notified that
the Adamson law will be ignored In
making up payrolls after January /
and until such time as the issue Is
finally determined IN the courts"
The notices contain the first for
NAL declaration that pending the de-
cision of the court there would be no
compromise on hours or wages be
tween the railroads and the brother
hoods.
Meanwhile the conference commit
tee of railroad managers met here
Wednesday to discuss the situation
preparatory to joint meeting on
Thursday with the brotherhood
chiefs,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
GERMAN AGENTS
Arrive at The Hauge to Make
First Arrangements for Ger
man Peace DELEGATES.

LONDON. Dec. PA despatch
from The Hague to the Exchange
Telegram Company says German
agents have arrived at The Hague to
make preliminary arrangements for
German delegates to the peace con-
ference suggested in the German re-
ply to President Wilson's note. The
despatch follows:
I'm view of the preparatory meet
ing of delegates at a5peace confer
,ence suggested IN the German reply
to President Wilson, German agents
have arrived at The Hague and are
making inquiries for hotel accommo-
.dations for German delegates
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
loan BANK
Sites Are Chosen With State of
West Virginia in the Sec
ond District.

WASHINGTON Dec. 27.-Spring-
field, Mass; Baltimore, Md; Column
bia, S. C.; Louisville, Ky; New Or
leans, La; st. Louis, Mo-; st. Paul,
Mimi; Omaha, Neb. Wichita, Kan. !;
Houston, Tex; Berkeley, Calf; and
Spokane, Wash, have been chosen as
locations for twelve federal farm
loan banks.
Included in district No. 2 are Penn
sylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Yir.
ginia and the District of Columbia,
and in District No. 4, Ohio, Indiana
Kentucky and Tennessee.
The BANKS will be established as
soon as practicable. Under the Law
each Will have capital Of $3.50. 600.
One OF the chief tasks now con
fronting the board is to find exper-
fenced employees for the new banks.
More than 5000 applications for po-
sitions have been received. The APP
pointments VIII be exempt from civil
service regulations, but the board In
tends to assemble a corps of men ex-
pertenced In banking.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
In Arkansas While a Score Of
Other Persons May also
Be Dead There.
STORM SWEEPS STATE
Much Apprehension Isl Felt asto
the Fate of the State
Convict Farm.

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Dec, 27.--
Reports "Wednesday from central Ar-
kansas. which was swept BY 4 tornado
Tuesdny, show that ten persons are
known to be dead and thnt a score Of
others may havo lost their lives. OF
tho known dead five are white and
fivo are negroes. Wire communities
ton with parts OF the district swept
by the storm has been cut off and IL
may be n day or two before the exact
number Of the dead Is known and the
property loss established.
Much apprehension was felt here
Wednesday regarding the fate OF the
state convict farm at Tucker, south
east OF here, where 325 state prison.
ers were at work. Tho farm was be-
lieved to have been directly in the
storms path and MS all wire connec-
ton with twas lost when the tornado
first descended 1t was feared some Or
the convicts might have escaped in;
the confusion. j. r. Burkett, warden
of the state penitentiary here, lis on
HIS way to the farm with a strong de-
tachment of guards.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
~ AsseeIAIEo ssEsn

LONDON, Dec. 27.-Communica-
lions continue to pass between the
capitals of the Entente Allied nations
regarding the reply to be made to
the peace proposals of the Central
powers and their allies. The answer
has been prepared in Paris and is
now the subject of discussion between
the various ministers.
1t is unlikely that any step will be
taken by Great Britain and the other
countries of the Entente with regard
to President Wilson'S note and its
Swiss counterpart until the Entente
Allies have dealt with the German
proposals. 1t is understood here
that the reply does not give specific
terms but refers generally to the OBJ
jects of the Allies.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
SPORTSMEN FORM
AN ORGANIZATION
For the Protection of Fish and
Game in This Section of
West Virginia.

At the meeting OF the hunters and
fishers OF this county held in the of
fee Of John o. Brooks in the Empire
building Tuesday night movement
was launched to have better fish mad
game laws passed by the Lest Virgin
ia Legislature.
The meeting was presided over by
DR.. G. G. Jarvis, and Paul Stamm
acted as secretary. Various ways and
means were discussed by those pres
ent as to what would be the best
way to protect the game. 1t was fin
ally decided to appointra committee
on game laws. The following well
known sportsmen are on the commit
tee:
Paul Stamm. chairman; John O..
Brooks, L F. Deem, Earl L. Speaker,
DR.. B. F. ShuttIesworth, and DR.. c.
&c. Jarvis.
The work of this committee as rec
commended by the meeting was to Sc
cure copies OF game laws in other
states where game is well protected
and plentiful and to draft game laws
for this state from the best of those
of other states and present them to
the next session of the legislature for
action.
A COMMITTEE to complete the organ
ization started Tuesday night was al
SO appointed by the chair, the com
mittee is as follows:
DR.. y. J. Cranwell. DR.. G. c. Jarvis.
Harry Stealey, C. d. Floyd, and Roy
E. Parrish.
This committee has called another
meeting of the organization for next
Tuesday night, January 2. at which
time the organization will be perfect
ed.
The meeting Tuesday night was at.
tended by thirty=hye or forty loca
hunters and fishers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
tnY A.neetArrp rrEess

WASHINGTON, Dec. Germany S
reply to President Wilson had not been
received here. in official form Wednes-
day and officials were reserying their
comment until they had opportunity to
study it.
Despite the disappointment because
Germany has not aceded TO the presi-
dents suggestion and laid down its
terms the general view prevailed that
The reply was another step forward in
the peace movement because it left
room for subsequent negotiations.
Some officials said lie nfted States
could do nothing further and could not
deaide on course unit! the Entente
Allies have also repi:sd to the note.
Their snswer had been fo1 ecasted by
Entente Diplomats 'lcro as a courteous
recognition OF the presidents pur-
poses end ideals, brt probably 1rln
refusal to enter in ) conference with
out having terms aiyaucCd first.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
PREACHER. SH0T
IBy a PatfoIman Who Mistakes
Him for a Robber in a St.
Louis Store.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27The Rev. L r.
iDoty, Baptist minister, was in a ser
ious condition Wednesday from a gun
shot wound inflicted by patrolman
who Tuesday night mistook the min
lister for a robber when he was making
purchase in store.
The patrolman said DR.. Doty had
been pointed out to him as a robber
and that he shot when the minister
refused to comply with his demand to
hold up his hands, DIR. tDoty was put
ting some change into his pocket and
the patro1man said he believed he was
drawing revolver.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
STEAMER ST0PPE.l
BY German Submarine in the.
English Channel but Ma
tionaIfty Saves Vessel.
tnr A.rac,Arrn rnrnr:

HAVRE, Dec. 27-Captain Platter
who arrived here from Buenos Aires
with cargo of wheat, reports that he
was stopped in the English channel
by German submarine. The COM
mander OF the submarine ordered
him to come on board with papers
and after examining them said:
You are carrying wheat which
we consider contraband Of war, to
France. It is lucky for you that your
5ship. is American. otherwise we
should have torpedoed you with
great pleasure. You can proceed.
Good luck to you
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
GAElZER CHOSEN
Chairman of Southern Method
list Membership of the Joint
Commission.
~. ...nri.r $500.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 27s Southern
Methodist members on the joint com
mission on union with the Methodist
Episcopal church met here Wedness
day for organization. Bishop War
rem A. Gambler, of Atlanta, Ga, WA 81
selected as chairman, succeeding the
late Bishop A. w. Wilson, % Balti-
more.
The joint commission will begin It's
deliberaion here Thursday In mn
effort to agree upon a definite basis
of corporate union of the two bod les
representing more than 9, go 900
members.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
WILL NQT PASS
Proposed Increases in Postage
Rates on Second Class
Matter, Leaders Say.
- arnneIArEn rnrrai

WASHINGTON. Dec. s7-House
leaders predicted Wednesday that tho
proposed increases In postage rates
on second class matter, now included
IN the tentative draft of the postof1ce
appropriation bill, never would be en-
acted into law.
Chairman Henry of the rules com
mIttee said he believed publishers
had made out a good case against the
proposed increase, that they would
be given the fullest hearing before
any rule was reported on 1t, and that
he had no desire to gag debate on the
proposition on the floor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
TORNADO'S TOLL
is TEN DEATHS.
SENTENCES
Are Imposed on Several Per-
sons in Judge James w.
RobinSon's Court.
MAJ Intention Ia end the form "a

With Intention to end tho term Mt
the close OF the day. Judge James w.
Robinson OF the criminal court We'd
nesday disposed of number OF cases.
Glen Brumage. indicted for bignmy,
confessed to unlawful association, and
was sentenced to serve ak months in
jail and on the ronds and to pay a ilnc
OF $50 and costs.
Ocie Richards, found guilty OF in
voluntary manslaushter In connection
with the death of Robert Gerard was
given four months in jail and on the
roads and required to pay fine Of 800
md costs.
Dominic Burgess. who had confessed
TO assault and battery. was sentenced
to serve ono month md pay fine OF
$50 and costs.
Willis Cutlip, convicted of bootleg
cling, received n sentence of three
months and fine OF $40 0and costs
Ed Conncrs gave bond OF $500 for
his appearance at the March term q
court.
Lloyd Dun renewed mis- bond Of
$1,000 and j. j. Sharp gave bond OF
$500.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
TERMS OF PEACE
URGED IN A NOTE
NATIONAL MARKET
For Food Products is Planned
According to Announcement
by HaFtiuan.
,1Y A1aec,ATEp PREEED

NEW YORK, Dec 27.-Plans for a
great national market through which
food products, both for consumption in
this city and shipment abroad, would
be handled here under governmental
supervision for the purpose OF elimi-
mating the middIeman as an economic
factor. we're announced Wednesday by
Joseph Hartigan, commissioner of
weights and measures of this city.
He said that in April a conference
will be held which he had assurances.
would be attended by leading produc-
ers and shippers from every state as
well as official representatives APP
pointed by the various governors to
take up practical details of the plan.
The move, he said, has the endorse
ment Of Mayor Mitchell and the meet
ing is to be held under city auspices.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
P[IIP.
And Paper Mill May Be Erected
and Operated by the Fed
eraI Government.
Anree,Arre lie


WASHINGTON, Dec. 27-E Erection
OF a government pulp and paper mill
to assure the government a paper
supply at reasonable prices was rec
commended to the joint congressional
committee on printing Wednesday by
the committee which annually draws
specifications for government paper.
The government uses approximate
l1y 30,O00.OO0 pounds Of print paper
a year, which is sufficient to absorb
the output of a fifty-ton mill.
The report says waterpower and
extensive forests and mineral depos-
its to supply such mill can be
found on many government reserva-
lions. The House committee on
printing has also recommended a
government mill.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
FIRE
-MA-
Destroys the Monastery and
Chapel of Trappfst Monks.
In City of Montreal.
-, 6 g. 4sses,sEsse ! s ], g =,

hIU4NIINk4th4St = ~ 2 =.
terry and chapel of the Trappist
monks at Oka5were destroyed by Are
wednesday,. The monastery Is ia
farm cultivated by the monks.
When the FIRE broke out the
monks, numbering 100, were all at
prayer in the chapel. They fought
the flames vigorously but were un-
able to control them owing to poor
water pressure.
The destroyed building iweres erect
ed on the site of a building burned.
down In 1902.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
VILLA FORGES
Really DO Occupy The City of
ToFreon as Was Re-
Gently Reported.

tnT. aBsoctATEol SaES - z, 49,
Ell PASO, Dec. official con
firmation Of the occupad on Of Tor
reon by villa forces was made We'd
nesday by Carranza Consul Bravo
here. Torreon was evacuated by
General Talamante and his command;
of j. 500 Edetacto troops, Bravo said
because Of a superior opposing force.
Bravo denied rumors that General
Murgia, commander at Chihuahua
City, had an und ding wi tn " ~
Ia and had made no effort to oppose
villas recent cap tnre OF Chihuahua
City.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
DIVIDEND
.Of Four Per CENTS Declared by
the PENNSYLVANIA Company
Make Eight for Year

Pennsylvania Company which OPP
crates Pennsylvania railroad lines
west OF Plttsburg. Wednesday de-
clared a dividend of four percent
making eight for the year.
The directors elected Benjamin Nc
Keen fifth vice president. He Is now
general manager.
II. q. McCarty. at present general
superintendent OF the southwest sys-
TEN at Columbus. o., was made resi-
dent vice president at Detroit. VIII
liam Hodgson, freight traffic mana
ger. was promoted to the position OF
fra fIlc manager
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
WIDOW SHOT
And kiIIed5in3a Boarding House
by an Unidentified Man
Who Escapes
tnr AatoeIATEo rREsSl

PITTSBURG, Dec. 27-Mrs. Ange=
lima Pu1er, a widow. was shot and
killed IN a boarding house here We'd
nesday by an unid Identified man who
escaped. Angelo Guiana, who was
sitting in the rom talking to her, was
ing to shield her. The crime was
Puler's little daughter, who also
grappled with the stranger. No
cause was assigned by the police for
the crime.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
KEAILEY RESIGNS
From the Medical Corps ofsthe
National Guard of State
oflWest Virginia.
rlA,narA1rn rnrr.,-
.CHARLEsToN. De. 27-.TheI

CHARLESTON. Dec. e 9 res
ignation OF Major General Harry w.
Keatley of the medical corps of the
West Virginia National Guard, was
received Wednesday by Adjutant
General John G. Bond twas i'm
spartment at washington and its ae-
.ceptance recommended. When the
second West Virginia Infantry was
sent to the border Major Keatleyswa
given permission to resume his pro
fessional duties at the West Virginia
state hospital
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
STEAMER. LOST
Which Go to Rescued
the Maryland Find No Trace
of the Ship Whatever.

NANTUCKET, Mass, Dec. 27-The
steamer Maryland, which reported by
wireless on Christmas night that It
was sinking, had not been found
The coast guard cutters
ton, respectively, to the position ap-
proximating 400 miles southeast of
this island. where the Maryland
sounded It's distress call, sent word
Wednesday morning that they had
found no trace OF the steamer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
COLLEGE MEN
Gather in Pffttsburg for Biennial
Convention of the Sigma
Alpha Epsilon.
an 1raoe,ATre7r1rEs,


PITTSBURG, Dec. 27.--More than
1000 college men from all parts of the
country were here Wednesday for the
biennial national convention of the
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Bust
ness sessions in charge of President
iB. r. Amy. of New York, were held
in the Headquarters hotel and Wednes-
day night the new ritual5w be exem-
pliied for the first time. Tho conven-
ton will not adjourn until Friday
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
JURY
II the Small Murder Case il
New Hampshire is Now
Completed.
o. AeseelAIEe rREas1

OSSIPEE, n. H., Dec. 27.-The
jury which Will try Frederick H.
Small. charged with the murder of
his wife, Florence A. Small, at their
View, on September %, was complet-
ed Wednesday. Most of the Jurors
are farmers. The filling of the jury
box before noon recess cleared the
way for the opening statement by the
prosecution at the afternoon session.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
.LUNAC5Y.
Warrant is Sworn Out by the sheriff
Against Jail Inmate.
Shertff ROSS r Stout has sworn 3

Sherin Ross +. Stout has sworn out
a 1unacy warrant against George
Pavalish, a foreigner In the county
jail, and he will be examined Friday
by the county Iunacy commission.
Pavalish a few days ago was sent to
Jail from Iumberport, charged with
the theft OF merchandise belonging
to coal company and With threaten
ing the life of 7. j Phillips, super
Of the company a t " hose in
stance he had been arrested.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
GREEK SHIPIS
Are Held Up.by a GerrnansSu
marine and Told to Unload
Their Cargoes.

MADRID, Dec. 27-Four Creek
steamships. the omitres, Aristides,
Isaropina and Contandris. have ar
rived at Las Palmas. Canary Islands,
two OF them bound from America.
with cargoes oftwheat and corn. after
having been stopped by a German.
submarine. They swerefp permit to
enter Las Palmas only on eondi ton
that they should discharge their car
goes at that port, @
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
THE WEATHER

Rain and colder tonight. Thursda,
cloudy and much colder, with
snow in the mountains.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
tnY AsaeerArrs Earssp

THE HAGUE, Dec. 27.-The
Dutch section Of the Worlds Union
OF Churches held crowded meeting
Wednesday night in the largest
church IN the city.
The speakers endorsed President
Wilson's act of faith" in the send
ing of his note to the be1ligerents,
and exhorted their brethren in bel
ligerent countries to foster an at
mosphere in which the idea Of peace
might be developed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
GLAZE STORM.
IN Assee,ATrp PaEss,

NEW YORK. Dec. 27.-A glaze
storm which loaded telegraph and
telephone wires with ice seriously in
terfered Wednesday with communi-
cation in this state and to consid-
cradle extent throughout the East.
Some trouble was experienced as far
west as Chicago.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
SHOT D . I.
Is a Young Woman by a Mar
Believed by Police to Be
Maurice Gold.
tBY A1aoaArEp pRgasl

" BUFFALO,, n. Y, DEC. zl.-Cena
.schnitzer, 20 years old, was shot dead
Wednesday by a man believed by the
police to be Maurice Gold, Of PHI
adelphia, who afterwards committed
suicide by shooting. Miss Schnitzer
came here four weeks ago from Phil
adelphia and was to have been mar
ried Saturday night to a Buffalo man.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
SOME ECHOES.
City.

Echoes Of the Christmas celebration
among the city's thirsty ones WerS
heard ginspolic court Wednesda morn
Ing when nine persons charged with
being drunk IN he streets, were ar
raigned before Mayor g: Gordon
All we're aISested Tuesdag afternoon
and night