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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-20
GHOST
StartIes Kansas Town and
Armed Posse Fires at the
StrangeApparition.

sALINA, Kan, Feb. 19.-Salina cit
liens have been considerably dis
turbed Of late. And all because Of a
mysterious ghost that seems 10 de-
light in appearing at uncertain inter-
walls.
The Smoky Hill river, a tributary OF
tho Kansas river, divides the city al
most in half, and of course O bridge is
necessary near the center of activi-
tics for the proper transportation OF
goods and traffic from side to side.
The ghost, or whatever 1t Is, has TAX
en- IN his headquarters at the west
ern approach somewhat to the right,
and apparently Is able to appear Or
disappear at will,
Many have seen the strange white
figure numbers Of times, and, although
protesting disbelief, none could DO in
duced to undertake close enough In
vestigation to prove what 1t is. Only
on still, frosty nights does 1t show
itself-a tall, wayering form, suggest
ing white sheets draped about a head
less body.
Noiseless In movement, Intensified
by the utter calm OF the atmosphere,
ii rears into the air, waves from side
to side, then gradually disappears into
nothingness-a hideous, disagreeable
phenomenon defying explanation.
Many Avoid the Bridge.
lthas worked on the minds Of many
to the extent Of great Inconvenience,
causing them to avoid the bridge BY
adopting longer routes.
Finally committee Of ten men put
their heads together and decided they
would put a stop to the foolishness.
ona recent evening when the dreaded
specter was towering about the bridge
lin all its spookish glory, the commit
tee ventured within sixty feet Of 1t.
Suddenly the calm Of the evening was
shattered by fusillade Of pistol and
lgunshots. When the smoke had drift
| ed from before their eyes the com-
mlttee looked. The thing was still
there, not at all disturbed.
Decide to sRusll" the Ghost
They then drew back and held q
consultation Of war. 1t was decided
to make a rush atthe ghost and over
come 1t by sheer force Of numbers.
This they did with affrighted faces.
and cheering crowd assembled we'll
to the rear. They returned with
sheepish grins. Fgs
The warmth emitted by a sewer pipe
emptylng near the waters edge formed
steam yapor that rose into the air
and extended above the bank, assum-
ling fantastic and ghostly shapes. Inlag-
lination, fed by wholesome fear OF
| the supernatural, could easily cause
! tho FORMATIONS of vapor to appear Sig
lnlGcant and alarming.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-20
GOTHAM STREETS
PAVED WITH GOLD
town and the fiabbefs and squads NE
at their best. Money is flung to the
breexes. Broadway Is now the most

town and the fiabbers and squads afe
at their best. Money is flung to the
breexes. Broadway is now the most
proalgate street In the world.
Sprinkled among the crowds are
tho confidence men, the card sharks,
adventuresses, draped In imitation
pearls and recklessly roughed. are
seen on every hand. The Hippodrome
has already sold It's millionth Ticket
And still they come. The pathetic
part of It Is that New York has never
presented such an ugly front. Work
shops, cranes. elevated pipe earth
conyeyors Incidental to the new sub
way construction rise In the center Of
festive Broadway--they are gavnti
aud very unsightya
No one seems to be saving for the
proverbial rainy day. They just
spend, spend-and spend. Some day
thore will be a reckoning, but Just
now no one thinks Of the morrow. ~
is d new spirit that has struck Man
haitian. Everybody seems to have g
lob and those who haven't have
friends, who have and 1t Is always
easy these days to make hurried
loan,
The thousands OF Americans who
have been living abroad are arriving
also on every boat and they like their
little old New York--when there III
no place else to 30. Families Of soil
tliers in English and French arnite9s
are here and so are the socialists ana
anarchists from all over the world!
Plotters everywhere-but not o bomb
has been thrown yet.
Those who come to New York
should be very careful to see that
their rooms are engaged. lSsss
II Is the safe rule for persons cone
templating q visit in New York at
these times to make their reservass
tions In advance--ln fact It Is the only
way to do. Otherwise you may be
wandering around the streets late at I
night with no place to lay your tired
head 1t is not wise to start either
until you receive d reply and all the
hotels apply by telegraph prepaid.
The person who comes without mo-
tlce takes q chance. 81 +
Very few travellers realize the coiiss
venence that is Afforded by the Hc-t
tel, Association In New York. They
maintain d suite Of offices at Fifth
avenue and Thirty-third street. The
traveller may by phoning to Madison
Square 1880 secure Accommodations Il, Z
any part OF the cityhe desires. &
1.-The wants In the shopping district
the hotel association can give hun B
the choice OF hotels and also tell HIM
Immediately Just what accohmodo
lions he may have and they will bo +
Immediately reserved for him. Tliia
iapplies to all parts OF the city and n
supported by contributions from AZ
the hotels. *
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-20
.R|CHWOOD.CHE|
WR|7ES.BURKE
FOR NERV-VI0RT
Letter from E. N. Parrish, Kew
Pine Inn; Highly Praises
Tonic.

Orders from the outof-town reader
Of the Nerv-Worth endoraemenIs
which appear daily In the columns
continue to come to the Burke dug
store, this city, where Nerv-Worth Is
sold exclusively in Clarksbufg aud
where the extraordinary sales Of Obs
extraordinary remedy also continue
One Of the late orders was as iol-
lows:
lockwood, W. Va Feb. 4, 1915
Burke's Drug Store,
Clarksburg, Viva.
Gentlemen: Please send me one
more bottle Of Nerv- Worth, as the one
/ sent for some weeks ago has Qons
me a wonderful lot Of good. pleara
send at once by express.
Yours and oblige,
z. H. n RRlsH,
Yew Pine Inn
ourdolIar back AZ the BurlIe drug
store itcerv.W Worth does not help you
Advertisement, SIl
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-20
Would Be Impossible for Sup
/. ply to Be Exhausted in
Three Years.

CTIARLDSTON, Feb. 19.-Either the
rate for West Virginia gas used In
other states for commercial purposes
must be increased, or It will be inl-
possible for tito product to be fur
|nished at all, 1 stheeopinion Of local
gas men commenting on report made
Ito the Ohio Public Utilities Company,
by Charles " critchheld, Its gas ex-
pert, the purportof which is that with
I'm three years the gas supply from
this state to adjoining states Will
have to be cut OF. Tho impression
by this report Is that the gas sup
Iply in West Virginia Is short
That impression is incorrect, ac-
cording to q declaration made at So
IlIcitatlon from o reporter. by n. A.
Wallace. manager of the United Fuel
Gas Company's business here
eve have gas In sufficient quantity
and in prospect to assure Its use for
domestic purposes for the next fifty
years, /. said he. "In fact, our COM
pany has beenable to supply all the
gas necessary throughout the cold pee
lods OF this winter, although as usual
the commercial users were required
to close their operations in places be-
cause OF the additional fuel supply
necessary for The accommodation OF
| the domestic users.
West Virginia Situation.
"The situation In West Virginia Is
this: It costs too much to drill wells
and lay lines biz enough to carry gas
out OF the state to be used for COM
Imercial purposes at the rate that Is
forthcoming. The gas companies can
not afford to meet this heavy expense.
| The rates charged for gas In large
quantities to tho industries, particu-
llatly in Ohio, d too low. That is q
fact everyone has begun to realize"
Mr.. wallace called attentionito the
necessity Of building large pressure
stations incident to sending gas out
| d the state to be used In factories
land said that while there Is plenty OF
gas for fuel and light In West Vir-
glnia all the COS companies have re-
gun to realize The futility OF trying
to supply these big concerns outside
loi the state at arate that is ruinous
Ito the producers,
Isisy no Benefit West Virginia.
The report ofMr. Critchfeld Is ex-
pected to have q beneficial eject in
WEST Virginia. Industries IN the
state can be supplied with much less
cost than can those in even the near
Iest states. It Is expected that many
lohio industries will be induced to
move into West Virginia SO they can
lake advantage Of a gas rate that IS
within reason and that Will ahord q
profit all round.
NO matter how we'll the gas output
lkcepS up 1t will probably be arranged
| 50 that during cold periods. such as
have been experienced on several oc-
| casions this winter, the commercial
| users must stop their use Of gas 80
That tha domestic consumers can be
sunplied In necessary quantity.
The Investigation made BY Mr..
I:crltchfield was confined almost en-
Itirely to the Clarksburg fields and
Ithoso IN, the northern part Of the state.
Fields Extensive. (. 4
The fields In which Charleston ia
directly interested are the most az
lfensjve in this part Of the country
and the supply y sufficient tcr ~
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-20
SPRING WAT Err
NOT ALWAYS
PURE
Even Bottled Supply May Be-
come Contaminated, Doctor
Dixon Points Out.

HARRISBURG, Pa Feb. 19.-Dan.
gers may accompany the use Of the
best sort Of bottled spring water, used
by manyspersons who wish to be sure
Of supply Of pure water. Even II
pure when bottled, careless handling
may destroy its purity.
DR.. Samuel G. Dixon, the state COM
missioner of health, uses Bottled
Water" as the subject Of his HLittle
Talk on Health and Hygiene" this
week, and points out how trouble and
expense may count for little protec-
ton because Of carelessness. Doctor
Dixon says: ilf ~
MANY people who live in commu-
mites where there are doubtful water
supplies make practice Of drinking
spring water. Sometimes they take
1t for granted that spring water is
pure water, regardless Of the condi-
tons under which It is secured, ship
ped and delivered. 1t Is advisable ia
Investigate these points when they are
open to any question.
Take 1t for granted, however, that
the company supplying the water has
safeguarded their customers in every
way possible and delivered water Of
unquestioned purity. II care ceases
then the other precautions are of little
use.
"Great quantities of water are sup
piled in gallon and half gallon bot
ties for domestic use. These are closed
with ordinary corks. In using the
water from the bottles these corks are
usually extracted with the hands and
held in the hand until the water ID
poured out and then they are stuck
back into the bottle. This may be
done a dozen times before the con-
tents is completely exhausted. Com
ing in contact with the hands alb the
cork does, 1t is often contaminated by
the hands, which are aunclean.; Nat
urally, whatever impurities are rub
bed of on the cork are int,irn pressed
into the neck of the bottle, to be
washed out with the next glass Of
water poured through It.
"This may seem a simple matter
but to those who are willing to 80 to
extra trouble and expense to insure
themselves a pure supply of water
this sets all their pains at naught
and communicates otherwiSe pure wat
er beforeit is consumed"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-20
Long Time to Learn
wife Has False Teeth

I MINNEAPOLIS, Feb 19.-It tool
ROLAND A. Hesla seven months to dis
cover that his wife, Sarah, had false
teeth, and a month longer for him Il
learn that she wore awig and thai
her regular hair was gray. This Is
the allegation made by Hesla in a di'
yorce complaint, The Heslas were
married January IL. 1915. and at tina
time, the husband says, he was q
years old and that the bride said sh,
was the same age. '
Now, Hesla says, lie has discovered
that Mrs. Hesla is more than 40. H,
also declares that she has a cold. re
served and inaleyolent' disposition,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-20
MEN TAKE ISSUE
WITH EXPER rs REP q

ready to install nearly a score 81
compressor stations to help force the
gas out Of the wells, while inhthe
carly days such, extraordinary mean
was entirely unnecessary, from any
OF the $500 wells now operating !,
cordng to Expert critchheld's report
West Virginia territory will be almolt
devoid Of one OF the states principal
products soon after the new proposed
eastern pipe line to supply Baltimore J
Md; Washington and Richmond, va
Is completed.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-20
chnmberlain,s Tablets Doing Good.

Mrs, F. F. Smith. Gloversville, N.
Y. writes to the manufacturers Of
Chamberlain's Tablets as follows; y
feel 1t my duty to write to- you and
tell you OF the good your tablets are
doing for me and many others that !
nave told about them. For over three
wears I have been troubled with liver
trouble. I~have been under the doc
tors care most Of the time, but have
not found anything that has helped
me as much as Chamberlain 8 Tab
Let's Obtainable everywhere. Nd
|Yeftlsement. s' '' I. V g''
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-20
WESTON women
INVITE SOME
SPEAKERS
Want Nightingale toDeiiver an
Address There on Weights
and Measures.

1
lS.s.,,,..r
dflu MedSuitS.
-- --
WESTON, Feb. 19-On Monday
night, February IA, Mrs. Linn Bran
non opened the doors OF her nospi-
table home to the members OF the
Woman's Club OF Weston, Hearts
were everywhere In evidence 10 ceie-
bate In fitness the feast Of 81. Vaien-
tine; a.. h,o,p-
me laqles Were svwneS ~ Des ~, a
iul evening dresses, tne aos.ess ~ . :,
Diack sateea WIN iacs o.. .,i $50, a
wearing req roses. Al.e'.u a. iln a,.ar :,
ant business DISCUSSIONS " .ae n
ing, lnciualng q proJee' y see - -
Mlgntlngale 10 give gc.u I's.,. ",
Welghts and measures res. ~ wes'v ~
W Weston hi h,gh 'e school, the program OF
the evening was given. The subject
was Miss sG psosSe Mitchell, paper was
on "The Gary School system" 1t
was carefully prepared, logical ana
gave a clear explanation Of the sys-
tenn in use in that progressive Md
teal and she gave many points that
could be effectively used In the Wes-
mary ma grads grades. Miss Mitchell is The
efficient primary supervisor and Is
in her line in the country.
/ Miss Florence Hale's paper on
showed deep thought and pleaded FOR
Tor the theoretical 5 Us well as ene
Mrs. W. W. Hall explained IN her
paper the .Montesson oysem. sn ~
many places in the United Sta states s.,
Mrs. scol. Sa atsa,. =, omhan s ~ tba
"Wednesday CLUB were guests OF sne
nostess anu lhey eAp !ss We w t;on
% 'ae M ul'a an,e,ais uD ~ ~ " me- trae.
tion comnanv to have tbem erect
t a ae wv, .1 Iina The notion was favor
ahlv raearded by all and since the
a new station when some improve
ments were made in Clarksburg, the
pressure will be brought 10 bear in
| the result.
Afterwards delicious refreshments
n %e.e w iah'r red hearts pinned on each
guests, napkin and red hearts atop
time s was spent by the many visitors
of Mrs Brannon's and alta late hour
memory Of the club year Of 1915.
,ado q
Mrs. George Corder is on the sick
list
nov, I - snent Sunday with
friends IN tAe Guy
A.. M n 1affria, h,s hoen or,te
Ill OF lagrippe.
r -. ,ora . ,o,,, a.,s
. 80 30 % utnet - A '
la.
y. d. WILKINSON was ~ Mariet'a'
fo.' this week Oh business
Sullivan Fuccy, of this city. is In
Pittsburg on a business visit.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-20
NEW COMPANY cHARTEREiD,

CHARLESTON, Feb. 19-The
Hartland OH and Gas Company. Of
CLAY. obtained charter today from
the secretary Of state. The author
lied capital is $40, 900. The incor-
porators are John B. Hart, Edwin
Hart, Of Clarksburg; o. L. Hall. Of
clay; and Marcy Mod Price, Of
JehnHtowny Pa ~
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-20
READY FoRBUs1SEss.

Frank Reda Is now ready to meet
his many customers and friends who
have been awaiting his return fr9ii|
eastern cities. His announcement
appears elsewhere In this paper tp-
day.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-20
ADMINISTRATORS 81 NOTICE u

All persons knowing themselves to
be indebted to Lemuel Heldreth, de-
ceased, or having claims against the
estate OF the said decedent, will please
settle with or present their claims to
Benjamin F. Heldreth. Administrator
ofsaid Lemuel Heldreth.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-20
parkersburg this week.

Parkersburg this week.
Mrs. Alice McGary spent Friday
lin Clarksburg with her sister, Mrs
Kate Sleigh, who is at St Mary's
hospital.
Charles Lively has resumed work
In the postoflce and says he is-much
better.
Mrs. John Williams, Mrs. N. s.
Fultz and w. H. Aspinall, who are in
d Baltimore hospital, are all improy-
Ing.
The ladies Of the Catholic Club
gave their initial performance We'd
|nesday, February 16. The following
Is the program:
Opening chorus.
Address OF welcome-Mrs. Jackson
Adnold.
Vocal solo--Mrs. Dana Young.
Pnper on Club Progress"-M
Charles Swint
Reading-Mlss Geraldine Kane.
Piano duet--Miss Margaret Cleary
and Miss Josephine Hale.
Story-Miss Edna Tierney,
Vocal solo-Walter Edwards. E
Quartet-Frank Whelan, Mr..
and Mrs. w. D. Edwards, Mrs. Alice
McGary.
Vocal solo-Tather Murphy.
Remarks by the Rev. ]. ]. Swint.
Final chorus-"S Star Spangled
Banner"
Every number on the program was
exceedingly well rendered as tho
numerous encores attested and the
ladies' are to be congratulated on
their admirable entertainment
In the large social room Of the
church on Washington's birthday the
Ladies Aid Society OF the Methodist
Episcopal church will serve q hot
chicken supper The waitresses will
be dressed in appropriate costumes
and the table will be in harmony with
the occasion.
George W. Post was in the city
Wednesday. le
The Daughters OF the American
Revolution will hold meeting at tho
home Of Mrs. +. G. Heath February
20. to honor the birthday Of Wash
ington.
Miss Regina Hale Is guest Of
Morgantown friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Corfu have
gone TO MorgaNown to visit Or. and
Mrs. S. ]. Norris.
The Weston high school basketball
team played the Morgantown team at
Morgantown Friday night.
The social gathering OF the Mems
Brotherhood at the Methodist Eplsco-
pal church social rooms was enjoyed
by all. An old fashioned spelling
beo left the championship with the
Rey. Earl Brooks. The next meeting
will be February 27, when Miss Ken
gold will lecture on National Pre-
paredness."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-12
FINANCIAL OPINIONS

JOURNAL OF COMMERCE. SAYS
Orders Tor copper fiom foreign auu DO
hsStl- -, , ar ling re-. iN'n 10y
COMMERCIAL. -- Increased demand
for $500 bonds a. reported In invest
@ WALL ST. Goodrich
COMPANY earnings arc now rlnnius
about 500. in excess - Last year.
FINANCIAL AMERICA - Anaconda
Copper Is iu good demand.
kEANE. ZAYAS & POTTS SAY
When The ri, dos com, b." the stock
market We expect 60 see the shares
dustrles well to the 'front.'.
CLARK. CHILDS IS co. SNN.-Sott
coal PRODUCES are not making tn pro
tive. but n, railroad Carriers ar" doc
ing very large and rr"ut'hI' uu~i-
RARUCH BROS SAN.-.N1 rtWetsnr
90 the wage question. or a development
eft sIinitar favorail nature. would htt
the market out ~ tn present rams e'
into % higher level % prices.
HENRY GLEN = t'..-"Ilrre ar
large sums of capital awaItiur inVcst.
rfsut. but current uu.'rta'Ifl'r lnp'd"
JOSEPH SAY S.-Av'rtg' lo0~. cop
Itrz ou every slight recession ana huld
IN 20 steel. Cunou cane -4Eir r''i. ''
FTNENCIAL $EW~ "A conurudnca
90 huilieh specially Operations i- 'A-
pectad iu the st".S mars, - WiI,n
I- r.ro..r.rs whom On. tSchni4u. was
improved b.. One rai.fuA flo.
SIGNALS iu connection Ni'h ln' gun.
inc Development OF last week. '"i-
nor specialtiss are particularly iHN"rcl
with Anaconda bought fnr acc3,h. "l
banking interests. 'f'"I.t.' isH'''I -
cNr'ctel % ad an.' fi'..,li..r .r Inc
ffrratt0nar ~I.k.l New buying '- ape
utrrinx 600 United states steer 2. I
sglt Of IN, record tonnage reported
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-12
STOCK MARKET
EXTREMELY DULL
Dealings Restricted by the Uncertain.
ties Surrounding the Information
nj Situation-Prices Narrow

NEW YORK. April IL Extreme
dullness settled over today>s market,
the volume of operations falling far
below recent averages. There WAS
some promise OF activity and strength
at the outset. but this was dissipated
before midday. The balance of the
session was one irregular period of
stagnation and narrow price changes
Superfcially. at least. dealings We're
again restricted by the uncertainties
surrounding the International eitua-
ton. News regarding Developments in
Germany and Mexico exerted only mild
influence until the close. when rumors
OF an early 'ultimatum" 10 Berlin
gained currency and provoked fresh
pressure Initial prices were mainly
better; in fact. some very decided
gains were registered. but these as
ly under control OF pools or ciiques.
Advances in these issues were met bv
moderate offerings. which soon ef.
faced most gains. The only notable
exceptions to this tendency were Cru
: chile Steel. which led the DAYS trad
1 ing at an extreme advance OF IL
points TO "a l-2. and United States
smelling. which rose steadily 70 rs.
| new record.
! disappointment was EXPRESSED at the
iunresponsiyeness OF Coppers and
| United States Steel to remarkable
trade conditions. There were add.
/ tional reports OF large copper con.
! tracts for export. but these exercised
virtually no influence upon the metal
group.
Total sales Of stocks amounted to
100000 shares.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-12
U. S. STEEL'S ORDERS
GROW 100 PER CENT.
Great Increase IN unniied Tonnage
since This Time Last

.. NEW YORK. April 1.-The United
,'s.ts steer corporation reported yes
s.53i ,O0i tons will BE- carried on the
DOCKS OF the subsidiary Companies on
Sss r.R u This Is an increase OF 5s2,-
sSo tons during tho month. on March
~ year ago the untitled orders ar-
sresated +.&b5.Iiy tons. Thus the un-
thu ,ohaEe has more than doubled in
ne last year. Il Is understood that
several large contracts for rails placed
IN March Were not included in the
gwen gwen until written contracts are signed
ne orders were placed verbally how
ever, ana were included in the month s
railroad transactions. With theS. COM
tracts included In the United Statss
steel totals the untitled tonnage would
49,, nav shown an increase OF
more than 100000 tons.
The most noteworthy feature ,ourd
IN the March statement ~ the record
preakif1y shipments OF rolled steel pro-
SeT,s, i;t"o; 600 tons. making the total
eaa year only little less than 5000
Is Heaviest Distribution.
The distribution OF finished uro-itirts
was thus the heaviest OF any quarter In
me history OF the corporation. In
March Sl.,i,a. Las. LAST year total shipments were
shipments during the first quarter OF
lslS were slightly In excess Of goo :
year We're only 100 600 tons les ,h.n
Me Me tot9i shipments in February and
harCh. 1878.
II - estimated that the total produc-
non OF steel ingots at the corporation's
pants last month were $4,000 tons in
u ,l.ss thSt approximately 1900. 900
tons OF finished products We're rolled IN,
ne various subsidiaries. In March
So the output of finished Product,
Mas less than 100000 tons The pro
auction OF both ingots and rolled prod
ucts last month OF course was record
breaking ''N''u
As the orders booked by the corpora-
ZION s subsidiaries In March exceeded
the shipments by 562.O35 tons. the total
= t ,on taken are indicated to have
January j, the orders for rolled prod
ects taken by all the subsidiary com
or more than double the contracts 49,,
uurlhs the hrst quarter OF 1915