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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-23
Tbe DIetnm ii tLe Two Per cent.


Who would have thought that the
time would ever come when an organ
ization, or organizations, representing
less than two per cent OF the votes Of
the country would have the audacity to
say to the president Of the United
states: I'VE elected you. Now see
that we get what we want, whether It
Is constitute or not?H But that is,
IN effect, what the railroad Big -Four
Ire saying to President Wilson. Their
claim 10 having brought about Mr.. Will
sons reelection is absurd on the face
4 Of 1T; itswas the farmers vote that did
the trick, and the brotherhood men
ire foolfng nobody but themselves with
their ridiculous shouts of I've did It. .
Whether or not they will succeed in
frightening the administrations into an
other surrender to their demands is,
however. another question. The dig
nifty and frmness and courage which
characterized former administrations
at washington have not been much in
evidence in the last three and half
ID Z
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-23
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skin.
Timber up! Quit complaining!
Get 4 small trial bottle Of Ole honest
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go. backache. sprains.- Adeyertise-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-23
Passing 81 tie inaugural Ball. /

Once again a presid ent Of The United
States is to be inaugurated without the
ceremonial accompaniment Of an IN
augural ball, but as to whether the
omission involves any serious social
loss Is an open question.
No doubt AT an earlier dag in the
history Of the republic, when inaugu-
rations and everything else We're on a
smaller scale, the ball formed a fitting
enough link in the ceremonies OF in
ducting a new president into office
Itswas a function which made an es-
pecial appeal TO Washington trade In
terests. But what essential relation
an inaugural ball has borne recently,
under the new and expanded order OF
things, to an inauguration has not
been apparent. Except thar it at
Hactedf crowd and offered exceptional
facilities for women to have their
gowns torn and for men to be spattered
with salad dressing, it was without
distinctive character. There was not
even the satisfaction of dancing under
federal auspices with the government
actings as hoststo the. governed
AZ precedents count for anything in
the matter, observes the New York
World, the Inaugural ball has probably
now passed into history 1t was long
g national Institution, a quadrennia1
celebration Of a combined social and
ottc rtte, but IT has passed with
"a - 4 u- III r. p d Il
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-23
he II. DAlL y Y.
NOV Ell ct
. ALL !. j. ABOARD.

Oh, the crows were in the cornfeld,
Eating up the corn
The sheep were in the corral
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-23

Iii EHoller, having plucked the pota-
toes and corralled the corn. took his
annual day on and visited the city
The weather was putty durn hot, so
he wore his light boots.
IN the morning, as usual. he had
his pocket picked, and in the afternoon
he bought his yearly gold brick.
well, l reckon that about winds UP
the day he solt1oqutzed. and, eating
peanuts Srom a bag, he made his way
to the railroad station.
BY gum ~ he exclaimed, IF here
amt one O. them there reyolSin'
squirrel cages I've heard tell Of. Aud
in a railroad station. j swan "A
And he stopped and looked at ii real
interested.
Blame if the blame thing amt go
in so blame fast can't see The
blame squirrel!'' he chuckled Blame
If don't think I'll feed the blamed
critter a peanut
And he took a medium sized peanut
out Of the bag and inserted it between
the wires.
Ouch! Jiminee! Ouch: The critter
went and bit me''
Hay, RUDE called NTontmorency
Van Plush. "a passing baggage smash
er. 81 quit dat nlonkeyin' wid the cleo
trio fan.'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-23

the growth Of the country and with
tho passing OF the sentiment which.
sustained 1t.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-23
SATURDAY., DECEMBER q. 1915
AZ Evening ECHO.

Nothing easier than fault-fnding;
no talent, no self-deniaI, no brains, no
character are required to set Up in tbs
grumbling business. -RG BERT WEST
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-23
WAGE INCREASE.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23The United
States Envelope Company has in
creased tht wages Of its $500 en-
ployes ten per cent.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-23
GET WAGE J;;,I BOOST

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2SThe
If, 900 employees Of the Elk Tanning
Company Of Pennsylvania have been
granted an increase of twenty-five
cents on the day In wages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
STATE FEDERATION .OF LABOR AT CAPITAL
Annual Convention Is Being Held-Veterans Stop Off
 in Montgomery

Montgomery, May 16.-(Special.) )-Mem- bers of the Alabama State Federation of Labor from all sections of the state are in attendance upon the fifteenth annual convention of the federation, which met here today. The convention was called to order by William l.. Harrison of Birming- ham, president of the federation. Invo- cation was offered by pr. R. H. McCaslin, pastor of the First Presbyterian church here, after which welcome addresses were made by Dr. B. H. Taylor, on behalf of the city commission, and M. E. Barganier, president of the Central Labor union of Montgomery.
 Speeches were made before the feder- ation at its opening session by Commis" sioner John H. Wallace, Jr., of the state game and fish department, and Capt. Phil Stern, a prominent attorney of Montgomery. In introducing MT. Wallace, President Barganier declared that in his platform for governor, MT. Wallace more clearly represented the platfoms of the labor unions than any of the other can didates.
 President Harrison in his address to the convention urged the adoption of reso- lution urging the indorsement of the Burnett immigration bill, and the in dorsement of l.. D. Brandeis to the su- preme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
OPENING FOR GUARDSMEN

Montgomery, May 16.-(Special) )-Gov- ernor Henderson today received a request
 from Adjutant General Mccain of the
 United States army for the designation
 of three young men who have served in
 the National Guard of the state for one year to take a competitive examination for admission to the West Point Military
 academy on July 10.
 The telegram to the governor conveyed the information that under the pro- visions of an act approved May 4, p Ma tional Guardsmen are to be admitted to West Point Candidates under the law must be between 19 and 22 years of age,
 unmarried, and must have served as en- listed men not less than one year.
 You are requested to select not ex- ceeding three well qualified candidates
 who are willing and to instruct them to
 report to the commanding officer at Ft.
 McPherson, Ga., at a. m., June 6, for
 mental and physical examination" said
 the telegram to the governor. Forward
 this office by letter full name company,
 regiment. date of birth. and postoffice address,
 Governor Henderson, following the re- ceipt of the telegram from General Me- Cain, wrote to Gen. G. J. Hubbard, ad- jutant general, requesting information as to National Guardsmen who might desire
 the appointments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
VETERANS STOP OFF

| Montgomery, May 16.-(Special) )-Severa1 hundred veterans from Houston and Beaumont Tex, passed through Mont gomery on a special train today en route to the Confederate reunion at Birming- ham. The veterans spent several hours in Montgomery, visiting the historic statehouse, the first capitol of the Con- federacy, and other places of interest in the city. At the capitol they were warmly welcomed by Governor Henderson in the senate chamber, in which room the Con- federacy had its beginning. Dr. Thomas M. Owen, director of the state depart ment of archives and history, and prob ably one of the best posted men on south ern history in the country made stir ring and patriotic address to the veter- ans, and recounted many historical names and deeds familiar both to Alabamians and Texans.
 Commander Watt Thinker of Camp Dick Bowling, at Houston, responded to the address expressing the apprecia- ton which the visiting veterans felt at the reception rendered them. One of the features of the day was the applause accorded a statement by Dr. Owen that the veterans present should register a VOW 'in this historic room never to consent to the abolishment of the annual custom of holding re- unions" This statement met with deaf
 
 possible manner that the veterans of Texas are determined to fight for the re- unions.
 The veterans were then entertained by the Chamber of Commerce and the ladies Of the local chapters of the Daughters of the Confectionery. Lunch was served the visitors, flowers were pinned on their coats. and other courtesies were extended the distinguished guests. The trainload of Texas veterans was an hour late in arriving in Montgomery. Due here at Il o'clock, it was past noon before the special pulled into the station. The veterans went direct to the capitol, where they spent a couple of hours. They left early this afternoon for Birmingham. The Dick Bowling camp of Houston had with it more than 200 veterans, many of whom had their wives and daughters The Beaumont delegation represented the Albert Sidney Johnston camp at that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
RUSSIANS EXERT|NG
 STRONG PRESSURE
 ON TURKISH REAR
New Line of Attack Greatly Enhances Chances of Sue cess of MesOpotamian
 Campaign

Petrograd, May 16-(via London.) ) With the advance of the Russian forces southward from the Urumiah region to- ward Mosul, in Assyria on the Tigris, which resulted recently in the occupa- tion of Rivandouza. the Russians are bringing fresh and powerful pressure on the rear of the Turkish armies in Mesopotamia. This new line of attack has greatly enhanced the chances of success of the Russian campaign in Mesopotamia, which holds forth the hope now entertained in Petrograd of bringing not only Bagdad, the holy city of the Caliphs. but the entire his- toric country lying between the Tigris and the Euprates under Russian do- minion
 Of the two groups of Russian armies threatening Mesopotamia, the one al- ready mentioned has crossed the Meso- potamian border and is marching rap- idly toward Mosul. The only serious obstacle is the ancient fortified city of Jezireh- -Ibn- Omar. on an island in the Tigris, 130 miles southeast of Diarbekr. It is believed that this city, with its anticipated defenses, will not be able long to delay the Russians The prog gress of these forces already has broken the backbone of the Turkish communications between Diarbekr and Mosul and the Turkish armies covering these points are now separated except for circuitous road too far in the rear to be of much service.
 Some 200 miles southward the other group of Russian forces, drawn up on the Persian Turkish border before Khanikin, is prepared to strike through to Bagdad.
 The combined pressure from these two directions upon the Turkish rear has placed the entire Turkish army in Mesopotamia, estimated at between six and seven divisions. in the greatest jeopardy. According to the latest dis patches the Turks have been forced to relax to a great extent their resist ance to the British expeditionary army and rush troops northward. Thus it is thought the successes which have been won by the Russians will soon have an effect on the fortunes of the British campaign
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
ALLISON ELECTED CHICAGO DELEGATE Republicans Meet Again Sat- urday to Name Candi-
 date for Congress

The Ninth Alabama district republic an convention was held at noon yester- day at the Chamber of Commerce, and Maj. Charles J. Allison was elected del egate to the Chicago convention, and J. G. Bass was elected alternate. All of the counties in the old Ninth dis trict were represented at yesterday S convention. The district included the counties of Bibb, Blount. Perry and Jefferson.
 The convention adjourned to meet at 10 o'clock Saturday morning at the Bijou theatre. at which time delegates will participate only from the new Ninth district. They will put out can didate for Congress and will also name an elector and alternate elector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17

steady progress was being made by the de facto government iH readjusting the n-shaken republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
NEUTRAL VESSELS
 MUST NOT PROCEED
 TOWARD SUBMARINE
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Dutch steamer Bandoeng to stop In- stead of immediately complying with that summons, permissible under international law, the Dutch steamer turned at high speed on the submarine, whose comman- der, on assumption of action, warranted by the circumstances, that he had to do with an English ship in disguise, bent on attacking him. then opened fire on her.
 ''The steamer Bandoeng then stopped and sent over boat for the examina- ton of the ships papers. On being asked about his captains proceeding the Dutch officer in command of the boat explained that he wanted to come nearer the submarine so as to shorten the yisi- tation formalties.
 ''The imperial government finds in the incident occasion to suggest to the neu- tral governments that the masters of their merchant ships be given to under stand that in. the event of their being stopped by German vessels, the provis- ions of international law must be O. served to the letter, and that their spe- cial attention be called to the dangers incurred by turning their ships on sub marine.
 Thus alone can incidents of the fore going description be avoided. the respon- sibilty for which would exclusively set upon the neutral shipmasters."
 Secretary Lansing said that the note from Germany was occasioned by no &C., tion of the United States, and it was indicated that the state department would take no formal step to comply with the request Of the imperial government other than to give out the note itself for publication. It is understood that the communication which calls for no reply from the United States, also was sent to other neutral maritime nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
UNIQUE FEATURES
 IN DECORATIONS

Those who have attended Confeder- ate reunions in the past and are, there fore. in position to know. say that no previous reunion was characterized by so great an abundance of Confeder- ate and national colors displayed throughout the length and breadth of the city as is the reunion of 1916, and that no other city proved so lavishly generous in the use of flags, bunting and appropriate decorations as is the city of Birmingham in paying her hom- age to the heroes of the cos
 Practically every section of Birming- ham and every suburb is displaying goodly quantities of flags and stream CTS and the residences are few that are not adorned with the colors of the Union and the Confederacy.
 In not few instances to the display
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
NO WRITTEN REPORT

General Scott does not contemplate pre- pairing a written report on his mission to Fl Paso. He has no engagement to confer with Secretary Lansing, but it is considered certain state department of ficials will acquaint themselves fully with his views and information before proceed ing with diplomatic negotiations with Mexico City. That discussion may be delayed sometime. Eliseo Arredondo, Mex ican ambassador designate, sought in- structions from General Carranza im- mediately after the Fl Paso conference ended. He has received no reply. This is taken to mean that General Carranza may intend to await the fulfillment of General Obregon's promises before re- newing his suggestion that American troops be withdrawn
 The question of the use of Mexican railways by American troops is outside the general discussion. Army officials believe it of vital importance that the full use of the lines be secured before the rainy season sets in. but as yet the state department has made no move toward renewing its request, nor has the war department urged that such steps be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
Peace Conference to Meet

Mohonk Lake, N. Y. May 1s.-Almost every shade of opinion regarding peace and war and preparedness for war is rep resented by the distinguished crowd gathered here in readiness for the open- ing tomorrow of the twenty-second an- nual Lake Mohonk conference on inter- national arbitration. Speakers have been given to understand that the conference will countenance wide latitude in discus siOu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17

of David, displayed st 8 Confederate
 reunion. was explained as a reverent desire to pay homage to the memory of Jewish soldiers who, under the Stars and Bars, served in the Confederate ranks of the state of Alabama and gave their lives for the cause, which they, together with their fellow citi- zens of the southland, believed was right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17

flags forming most unique display and attracting no little attention from passersby has been tastefully employed in decorating the handsome Balsam residence at 1901 Fifteenth avenue, south. Here the five-cornered star of David' is admitted into the decoration scheme, for which the front of the res- idence forms a fine background.
 To a reporter the presence of the flag
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17

that at the first opportunity, he thank them in person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
the national colors has been added

flag or a strip of bunting represent ing a cherished idea or movement. The star of David" emblazoned on a ground of white and purple, is proudly enjoying the company of the Stars and Stripes and the Stars and Bars at sew eral beautifully decorated Jewish homes on the southsfde. A combination of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
THOUGH INTERESTED
 ALABAMA SENATOR'S DECLINE COMMENT
 ON REGENT PRIMARY
ALMON SENDS THANKS
(Continued from Page oae>

that at the first opportunity, he will thank them in person.
 ALMON SENDS THANKS
 Judge Almon of the Eighth districd was returned by a magnificent majority He is another Alabam1an who, desprre opposition at home, remained ''on the job' In the military bill was the ni- trste section which contained an oppor- tunity for the development of Muscle Shoals, the prodigious source of water power in the Tennessee river. He was determined to nurse that bill and that section even if the fates did turn against him.
 Judge Almon has issued formal card to the people of the Eighth which has al ready appeared in the press of the state By service he promises to prove that the splendid expression of confidence and satisfaction on the part of his people was justified.
 Representative Huddleston of the Ninth who was indorsed by an overwhelming ma jority, is expected to return to Wash. ington tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
ATTENTION. VETERANS,

The Age-HeraId offers to all old sol diers. their relatives or friends dur- ing reunion week the greatest propo- sition ever offered by . southern pub- licatiOn. The Weekly Age-HeraId will he sent to any address for 25 cents for the next year. Call and see us, day or night. 210o-1l Fifth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
FAIRFIELD CITY
 BEAUTIFUL CONTEST
Many Prizes Offered by Women's Club for Best Kept Grounds
 Around Dwellings

The city beautiful department of the Women's club of Fairfield announces the following prizes to be given in the con test which will end early in July: For the most beautiful grounds sur
 rounding a two-story home ......$15. % For the most beautiful grounds sur
 rounding a bungalow ............. 15. .00 For the third most beautiful place 75O For the prettiest front yard ........ 500 Second prettiest front yard ........ 2.50 Prettest back yard .............. 500 Second prettiest back yard ...... 2.50 Best vegetable garden ........... 500 Second best vegetable garden ..... 2.5O For the best kept vacant lot ad-
 Joining home ....................... 250 Prettiest porch boxes ................ 2.50 For the two next prettiest porch
 A piece of jewelry will also be given as a porch box prize.
 Twenty s1 prizes will be given, one on each street, for the best kept places. No winner of grand prize is entitled to a $1 prize.
 Everyone willing to compete for these prizes will please send their names to Mrs. W. M. Person. chairman, as soon as possible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-29
OLDER BOYS ORGANIZE CLUB.
THE Dynamite Boys Club" Name OF
New ORGANIZATION.

In the contest to name the new in
termediate bible study club Of the Y.
VI. c. A. which closed Tuesday evening
after a weeks time, Harley Shaw won
the association emblem with the name
of the Dynamite" club, which was
unanimously adopted This will be the
club of intermediate boys who are to
take up THE Travels of Paul this
winter. Only boys IA or Is years Of
age will be admitted to this club. They
will meet FOR supper every Tuesday
evening after their gymnasium class.
and will have their bible study class.
E E. MicklewrigAt will conduct the
classes.
At a spirited election following the
supper Tuesday evening, Pence Miller
was chosen president, Chester Nickel
vice president. William Wilson secre-
tary and John Jacobson treasurer.
Forty-one boys have enrolled as char
ter mem ers of this club. and it is ex-
pected more will join. next Tuesday
evening.
= The junior boys will meet tonight to
perfect an organization similar to the
intermediates. which will meet every
Wednesday evening during the winter.
Both meetings will close by 7:15.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-29
MUSIC, GIRLS, SONGS.
military Maids Appear Tomorrow at
Odeon For Matinee and Nqht Shows.

Music of the lifting kind, girls that
can act, sing and dance besides wear
ing stunning gowns and looking pretty,
comedians who understand every phase
of their business and features that
come under the caption Of real novel
ties are promised in the attraction at
the Odeon tomorrow. matinee ana
night, where The Military Maids rs
booked for two performances. This
season the supporting cast is the best
that the management has mustered in
years and the two act musical burletta,
broadway at Eight" should have an
interpreta ton certain to lift this style
of entertainment into class which
has long strived to place. Fifteen song
hits and epecialties are also offered. 1t
is a production sure to please every
body. from the carping critic down
to the humblest patron Of the theater.
not forgetting the feature. Odeon.