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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-15
Do Something
for your Cold.
Do not let it wear you out
and encourage sickness.
Take Dr.. Kings New
Discovery. You will
get instant relief.

Most Of us neglect coughs and colds
We brush suggestions aside with the re.
mark ''1'll be better soon," and often.
times We do get better. However, when
that cough or cold gets a hold, it usually
means annoyance, interference with ou1
work and often spell Of sickness fol.
lows. Isn't it better Immediately te
check that cold and ease the coughf DR..
Kings New Discovery does it'll Search
as you will, you will not find bette
remedy.
! DR.. King,s New Discovery Is made. oil
Pine Tar mixed with soothing balsams
and laxatives. It's antiseptic and kills
The germs, allays the cold.fever and
soothes the irritated, inaamed throat.
The very first dose gives you relief. You
cough with less strain. And if you have
hacking or dry night cough, grateful
relief follows and you soon drop into Q
restful and refreshing sleep. Get bot.
tie to-day and let DR.. Kings New Dis
covery be your cold and cough doctor.
Atall druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-15

one Of the features this season. The
aggregation seems very enthusiastic
over the idea or holding the amateur
championship gained by winning
twenty-four out of thirty-two games
played last season. tielng the thirty
third game They challenge any anna
teur team in the state for games any
place, ut any time, beginning April
Is. For further information call on
or write the manager ut Mt. Glare.
The number for tryout at present IL
fourteen Manager Law announces
in advance that no member of the
club will be permitted to use any In
toxlcating drinks, tobacco In any
form and profane Language will be
also prohibited. There will be no
Sunday games. The writer would like
to add that some of our churches
might take lesson on good morals
from their rules.
Miss Bessie Carls, of this place, and
Roy Wolfe, of Lost Creek were
quietly married at the home of j..
j. Lowther here since our last report.
They will make their future homo ut
Lost Creek.
erous friends in this locality.
date to announce for the office Of
sheriff Of Harrison county, was here
Monday shaking hands with his NUM-
erous frinds In this locality.
D. F. Morgan, an aged citizen, who
has been Ill for several months, but
somewhat improved of late, is report
ed being much worse again.
Eve G. Vincent was visiting friends
in Clarksburg Sunday.
f. Brand, OF MononEah. visited
his family here recently.
Mrs. A. H. Booth was shopping in
Clarksburg Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Smith were
visiting friends in Clarksburg Tues
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-15

King Peter of Serbia is an ardent
admirer Of the cinematograph, and had
a specially built cinema theater in his
palace grounds. where before the war
he spent considerable time enjoying
the newest films.
------
Gear Nicholas of Russia .dislikes
telephones.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
HIGH WIND FANS FIRE;
 NOW RUIN

BELLNGHA3f. Wash. Feb. 2. - Famed by fifty mile wind. fire early this morning swept through an entire block in old Town One man is known to have been burned to death, one hotel and one large block was destroyed as well as several smaller structures
 The fire started from some un- known cause shortly after 5 o'clock and almost instantly It seems that James enveloped the Great Northern hotel Guests were aroused as quick ly as ihe night clerk and other at- taches could accomplish the task and they hardly left the building before che roof fell in. Guests rushed into the cold clothed only in the scantiest or wearing apparel
 Tho Shields block was directly in line with the hotel and the flames iapped the building in its embrace and the fremen were poweriess. By this time hundreds of volunteers re-en- forced the fremen and within half an hour the fire was under control
 All tho forenoon a search of the ruins has continued but heat has pre- vented thorough examination. It hes been reported to the police that several guests Of the hotel are still unaccounted for
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
LoNeWoRTH MAY RUN FOR THE SENATOR
 REAL OLD BUCKEYE STATE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Congress- man "Nick" Longworth. son.in-law of former Preaident Roosevelt, is consid- ering the advioability of becoming a candidate for Senator from Ohio. and if he decides to enter the race there will be Q lively fight in the Buckeye state.
 The prominent candidates for the nomination ere from the northern end of the state. Longworth lives in Gin cInnat, the southern part of Ohio. and this section is laying claim to the honor. The candidates now are for mer Governor Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland. Harry Doughcrty and for mer Senator Dick.
 Longworth's entrance into the Sena' torial field may have some effect up- on the President aspirations of for mer Senator Burton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
WHAT IS THE USE OF
 BUYING AUTOMOBILES
 WHEN GAS GOES SOARING

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Little hope for lower gasoline prices is held out by the oil. Paint & Drug Reporter which has made an investigation of the situation. There is no diminution in the supply. and no evidence of Q combination can be seen; therefore the high price must result from the enormously increased consumption, domestic and foreign. 1915 production of petroleum is estimated at 290,S12,- 5S5 barrels, against 29O,S12,535 barrels for 1914. The disturbing factor Hes in the statement that oil fields which are yielding rich petroleum in the It. CT distilate (of which gasoline Is one) have decreased their yield. while the poor fields in distilates have increased in yield.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
IN BELGIUM ARE BEFORE THE POPE,
 ROMAN STREET RUMoR

ROME. Jan. 17.-cardinal MercIer, the Belgian primate, maintains the strictest reserve regai ding a big bun. dle of papers which he took with him yesterday when the Pope received him in private audience and which he left with His Holiness.
 Merely ecclesiastical matters was all the cardinal would say In reply to questions regarding these papers, One report was that the documents contained village-to-village survey of present conditions in Belgium and of alleged continued German barbara ties.
 Cardinal Mercier spent just one hour with the Pope and then spent a second hour with Cardinal Gasparri, secretary of state Of the vaticm.-- Seattle Times)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
FOUR oREAoNAUeHTs
 TO STAY lN PACIFIC
 PART OF PREPAREDNESS

WASHINGTON. Feb. D. Prepara. tions are already being made for the Atlantic fleet of dreadnaughts to pay visit to the Pacific coast during the coming summer or early next fall. &C., cording to information received from confidential sources in the Navy De- partment.
 While there always has been gen. eraI feeling that 1t would be best to keep the great battleships together as much as possible, 1t Is now believed that. with the near approach of the completion Of the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard in Hawaii. steps will be taken to give 1t better naval protection.
 On this account. 1t is believed that at least four Of the latest dreadnaught type ships will remain in Pacific wa ters when the remainder Of the fleet returns to the Atlantic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
SEATTLE IS NOW SNOW
 BOUND

seen in all direction following @ nar- row path through the snow Into the city. Those in Ballard. Fremont and West Seattle and other suburban sec tions were compelled to walk to their
 employment or remain home. To add to the discomfure. the heavy snow broke many of the telephone cables. and communication was in- terrupted and had not been entirely repaired late this afternoon.
 No sessions of the public schools were held today and the afternoon pa pers carried the announcement that until the weather moderates" there would be no school
 Alaskans are having the time of their lives. Many have arrived here to escape thee old of the north and are joshing the the others that they brought the cold and snow wave south with them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02

SEATTLE. Feb. 2.-With one and half feet of snow on the level on the down town avenues this morning at s o'clock. two feet on the first hills and with nearly three feet In Queen Anne and Mount Baker districts, Se- attle was absolutely paralyzed this morning. To nine o'clock this morn Ing there has been a continuous snow fall for SO hours and the flakes are still coming down.
 Yesterday at noon Che iitney buss- es began hauling off their routes and at five last night not Q jitney was in operation. The Seattle Electric be gan taking cars or after the rush ho6rs last night Although snow blows were operated this morning not Q car moved until after noon to- day. The cable ear service is also stopped
 Early this morning people were
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
LUxEMeuRe RULER
 MAY WE'D AUSTRIAN
 ACCORDING TO NEWS

ZURICH. Feb. 2.-The Neue Zue- richer Zeltung's Luxemburg cores pondent announces that the marriage of Grand Duchess Marie of Luxem- burg probably will take place shortly
 Court officials of Luxembourg favor an Austrian Archduke For political reasons. the Duchess cannot marry a German prince. or any of the Bourbon princes. and the princes of the small CT neutral states either are too young or are protestants.
 The neutral Duchy Of Luxemburg was invaded by the German armies in the early part of the war. before they invaded Belgium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
NOW YOU GET THE
 REAL STRAIGHT DOPE
 ON THE ENTIRE CASE

NEW YORK. Feb. 2.-'T am author ized by F. c. Prick to say that reports that he is attempting to unseat Judge Bary as chairman of the Steeel Cor poration are absolutely without foun- dation Mir Prick has no connection with any of the proposed combination of steel companies. and has disposed of any Cambria holdings he may have had. The relations of Mir. Prick with Judge Gary are most harmonious" states President McEldowney of the Union Trust Co.,, Of Pittsburgh.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
UP
 IN AIR; 30
 MET DEATH

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Feb. 2.-The passenger towboat Sam Brown sank within a few minutes this afternoon after her boilers exploded. People on both sides of the river were startled by the explosion and then they saw the upper works Of Che craft go up in the air at great height and bodies of the crew and passen- gers aboard were hurled in all direc- tions. The explosion took place In the Ohio river directly opposite here. It is believed that not soul aboard lives to tell of the accident or the cause for the explosion. From what can be learned 1t is believed that there were thirty at least aboard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
NEW YORKER REJECTED
 BY WIFE AND COUNTRY

SYRACUSE. N. r., Feb. 2.-"Take him. l freely consent to his enlist ment and recommend him to you as a good fighting man. However, if he serves his country like he serves his wife, God save this noble land of ours"
 So wrote a Horseheads. N. r.. wife to sergt Frank x. Bleicher, in charge of the local recruiting station of the United States marine corps. in reply to his letter inquiring if she had any objection to the enlistment of her spouse In inc service of Uncle sam's sea soldiers
 Sergeant Bleicher, upon receipt of the letter rejected as undesirable the Horseheads applicant who sought to exchange marital woe for martial veal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
CHINA'S GREAT WALL IS SCALED
 BY THE REBELS

LONDON, Feb. 2.-The rebellious Mongolians are reported today to have scaled and crossed the Great Wall of China and an advance guard of two thousand is now beseiging the Da rum Fa. The adyices came in dis patches from Mukden.
 The report received yesterday from petrograd that the Chinese rebels wre marching on Peldn is confirmed by additional dispatches received here today
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
BIG SHIPPING CONCERN BEING ORGANIZED BY
 CHARLES w. MORSE

NEW YORK, Feb. D. Charles W. Morse, head of the Hudson Naylga. ton Co.,, is organizing @ big shipping concern, which, 1t is the intention. of the organizer, shall be the begin ming of United States mercantile marine. touching all European ports and the South American ports as we'll. Thirteen ships are said to have been acquired already at price in excess of $3,0O0,0O0. Twelve will sail on a route from New York to Archangel for the present. The 18th has been assigned to the coastwise service with South America
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
LANSING MAKES DIRECT APPEAL
 CONGRESSMEN

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2.-seeretary of State Lansing today made direct appeal to every member Of Congress so Immediately cease the agitation on the munitions embargo. While a mild note was addressed to the house com mittees. the note sent to the senate eommitte on foreign riasions implied that the munitions matter is lone of dynamite"
 Secretary Lansing explained eurtly that the continued discussion was be- ing considered by the Entente Allies as a most direct affront.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02

TOPEKA, Feb 2.-Introduced and hailed by Gov. capper as the man who "has sat undismayed upon the hottest Id since Abraham Lincoln's time, President Wilson spoke thsi after noon to five thousand persons in the large auditorium here. Thousands of persons clambered for admittance outside.
 "You will realize" said the Pres. ident at the outset of his speech, that 1t is because l feel it my impera- tive duty to assist in clarifying the
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
 ASKS FOR
 $5OO,OOO

SEATTLE. Feb. 2.-John Ballaine sprung again Into the lime light to- day when he started Q suit in the United States Federal court for $500, 900 damages against the trustees of the Alaska Central railroad. The suit did not come exactly as sur prise for, since his return from tho north, victorious in q case against the trustees at Seward, he intimated sev- eral times that 0 suit for damages would soon be instituted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
CARNEGIE TO POSE WITH
 MARsE HENRY IN MOVIES

MIAMI. Fla, Feb. 2-Feeliug much stronger than when he arrived fort night ago, Andrew Carnegie today re- turned 10 Miami from Q short cruise down the bay. Next week he intends to go outside were there Is better fishing.
 He has consented to pose tomorrow with James Whitcomb Riley and Col. Henry watterson for motion picture reel. the pictures to be taken on the houseboat Everglades, which he has chartered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
GOV. GEN. HARRISON
 IS ALSO AFTER BIG
 R. R. APPROPRIATION

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2.-Governor General Harrison of the Philippine Is. lands has recommended that the leg -isIature ratify an agreement for the purchase of the Manila railroad, cap italized at S.OOOOOO pesos. with the immediate payment of 4,OS0,0OO pesos now available in the insular treasury and the balance in IS months. The government has already financed the construction of the road to the ex- tent of 6.OOO.OOO pesos.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
pgTsoeRAo SHORT OF FOOD
 BUSHES PROVISION TRAINS

PETROGRAD. Feb. 2.-In order to permit freer movement of provision trains into Petrograd end relieve the shortage of necessities. passenger traf- fc between Petrograd and Moscow has been suspended for one week. except for one train daily. beginning today
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
MILLION AND A HALF BUSHELS OF WHEAT
 ENRoUTE TO THE EAST

CHICAGO, Feb. 2.-There is said to be 100000 bushels of wheat from Oregon, Washington and Idaho nov ing eastward by rail to the Atlantic coast, due to the closing of the Pan ana canal. There is also 100000 bushels of Western Canadian wheat coming through the states some of it routed through Chicago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02

WASHINGTON, Feb 2.-Ambassa- dor Bernstorg late this afternoon called at the State Department and he and Secretary Lansing were clos eted for several hours in conference. Neither the ambassador nor Secre- tary Lansing gave ont any intimation of what passed during the confer ence
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
WOMEN PROTEST AGAINST RIGHT
 FOR THEIR VOTE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The cele- brated case of Woman Against Wo- man" was demonstrated here today
 The house judiciary committee heard a large number of representatives of the Anu.woman's Organization who spoke in opposition to the Woman's suffrage constitutional amendment. Several telling points were raised by the advocates opposed to the amend ment. All Of the speakers were wom- en of means and those who have reared children and maintain homes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
FRANCHISE LITIoATIoN SETTLEMENT COST BIG
 ROUND SUM OF cAsH

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-The city has settled the franchise tax litigation with the New York Edison Company, the United Electric Light & Power Co.,, Brush Electric Illuminating Co.,, and the Consolidated Telegraph & Electrical Subway Co.,, for sS,442,662. This is reduction of $S7,279 from the original tax levy for 1913. 1914 and 1915. The New York Edison Go. alone, for the three years, pays S2.' 21O.OOO. reduction of only $29.OOo
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
TIGHT
 ON A HOT LID

'Gf the occasion should arise I want the country prepared If these breaches of international law which are in daily danger of occurring and if they should touch at the very hon or of the United States. do you wan. and wish me to do nothing about it? Do you want the whole world to say that the flag of the United States can be stained with impunIty?'
 Thunderous applause aud cries of No. No" followed the Presidents utterances.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
BOMBS ARE FOUND ON
 APPAM

The Appam's commander. Captain Harrison, was informed, as also were the other British officers, that any at- tempt of the passengers, prisoners or crew to try and wrest control from the prize crew or in any manner at tempt to oyerpower the 22 Germans aboad would be the signal for ono grand explosion and all would be buown up.
 Definite word is being waited from Secretary McAdoo but 1t is understood that the various administration off, cials are waiting word from President Wilson before taking any action.
 Several representatives of the Brit ish government are here but they have ben unable to do anything.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
END IS V B I2 Y
 NEAR

BERLIN, Feb. 2.--It was officially announced today that instructions had been sent by the German government to Ambassador von Bernstorff at Washington for him to inform the United States government that mat ters have progressed 80 favorable that there is @ most reasonable hope for positive understanding" concerning the Lusitania affair. Ambassador Ge- rard was given Q synopsis of the note sent to von Bernstorg and he seemed to express satisfaction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
NEW PREMIER NAMED TODAY
 FOR RUSSIA

PETROGRAD, Feb. 2.-Jean Gore. mykIn has been relieved upon his own request on the plea of ili-health and NJ. Strumer has been appointed success sor and today took up the duties of Premier. The new Premier Is a mem- Der of the Council of the Empire. For mer Premier Goremykin was regard ed as a reactionary
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
MILLIONS LOST
 IN THE FLOODS

HELENA. Ark. Feb. 2.-Ten mill ion dollars worth of property damag- ed eight lives lost, as far as known, is the result of the bood's work which is now sweeping four counties of Ar kansas and eleven parishes of north ern Louisiana.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
GUNS TO GOVERNMENT
 GO OVERBOARD

SEATTLE. Feb. -Four eight-Inch navy rifles were lost overheard this morning from two barges of Manette. They were being taken by two tugs from here to the Bremerton navy yard. The guns were valued at Si00,- 900. During the severe snow storm raging the captains of the tugs lost their reckoning and entered the swift currents and the scows were shifted around so abruptly that the guns slid oH.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02

The volante was lost in storm in Chatham straits a couple of weeks ago while being lowed Co Sitka by two gas boats from Petersburg. One of the tow boats sprung Q leak and was forced to drop the tow while thc other hung on until three tow lines had parted. The crew of the Volan- te were all saved by the tug while the wreck drifted past the point of an isl and and out to sea.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
ROOSEVELT TO GO TO
 WEST INDIES ISLANDS

NEW YORK, Feb. 2. - Theodore Roosevelt will leave February 10 or 12 1t was learned today for an ab- sence of several weeks in the Lee ward and Windward Islands of the West Indies. Mrs Roosevelt win ac- company him. They will so to Gau- delcupe. st. Croix, and St. Kits and perhaps to other islands
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
HAS EIGHT GRANDPARENTS

EAsTFoRD. Conn, Feb. 2.-what other infant can make the claim of Beatrice. the new daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles F. Bucll of this town?
 The baby has two grandmothers, two grandfathers. three great grand mothers. and one great grandfather
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
PISTOL DUEL BETWEEN
 OFFICERS AND ROBBERS
 ONE MORTALITY WOUNDED

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 2.-In a pIs- tol duel late last night between two policemen and two safe crackers, Pa trolmen Cornelius J. Sweeney receiv- ed wounds which will prove fatal. As Sweeney dropped his brother officer stopped to give assistance and the crackers escaped. Every patrolman and all available headquarters men are comblng the city for the two out laws but so far no arrests have been made.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
SIGN DUAL PACT

LONDON. Fe. 2.-According to ad- vies received here this afternoon the Adeverul, Q newspaper published at Bucharest declares that it is possess ed of facts that Greece and Roumania have signed dual neutrality conven- tion pact. No advices have been re- ceived from any other regarding this new diplomatic move.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
MINER KILLED IN A
 CASCADE SNOW SLIDE

SEATTLE. Fem. 2.-John ogden, one ot the best known quartz miners in thc northwest had his life snuffed out late yesterday in snow slide in the Cascades. according to a report received this morning. Further ad- vices state that scores Of miners have been sent Go the scene to secure the body
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02

judgment and to sweep away the things irrevelant and untrue that came here. ] want you to under stand that every day is critical one and will be SO while the conflict across the waters endures."
 DIES MONIES. Feb. o. President Wilson in his address here last night declared that he wished the nation to be prepared so he could do more than to write notes protesting against is- sues of this country by foreign pow CTS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
FRENCH TEST NEW CANNON
 AND SHIELDS FROM BULLETS

PARIS. Feb. 2.-President Poincare and Albert Thomas. Under Secretary of War. were present at the trials at saturl Camp yesterday of the newly invented trench cannon and bullet proof shields.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
NoRTHcLlFFE sUsPENDs
 ONE OF HIS NEWSPAPERS

LONDON. Feb. 2.-The Manchester Courier. established in 1925, one of the oldest conservative daily newspapers in the provinces. announced it's ap- preaching suspension. lowing to the rapid rise in the price of paper" The Manchester Courier was purchased by Lord Northcliffe in 1904, but it was found impossible to rejuvenite the veteran journal. Northcliffe's name recently disappeared from the dying enterprise.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02

The heating plant of the Pioneers Home was housed in small building across the alley fin the rear of the main building The house was a shed like structure one story in height Gov. J. F. A. Strong has been advised and full particulars of the fire are ex- pected by mail on the next Georgia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-02
 VOLANTE
 SIGHTED

SEATTLE. Feb. 2.-The wreck of the fishing schooner volante was sighted by the Japanese liner Kumi Maru on January 2Sth about 200 miles southwest of Triangle Island The derelict is dismasted and nli life boats are missing. No signs of life were aboard. It was though for a time that the Gerellct was the Onward Flo. which is a week overdue at Van couver