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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09
Saving on Our Table
Linens Will Leave
No Regrets

Chicago. told US quite recent
" that it was simply out Of th(
question to purchase all linen
damaSk now and to our aston,
ishment the very best that
may be had was a cloth only
sixty-five per cent linen that
cannot be sold under $1.50.
When we consider this and
other similar facts that are
coming to our attention, that
we are particularly pleased
when we can truthfully say
that our table linen damaSk
starts at $1.00 a yard and pure
all linen quality and in most
beautiful designs. They are.
20 inches wide.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

In spite Of prices advanc-
ing in all manufacturing lines
for labor and material, we
have table linen, napkins and
linen sets as low in price, av-
erage as they were a year ago.
We have an abundant
amount of linen and will need
every piece of it, because they
are so much better than will
be found elsewhere at equal
prices. and women who shop
around and who understand
grades Of linen will inevitably
make a purchase heer by pref
A representative of Mar
shall Field and Company. Of
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09
CIVIL SERVICE
Examination Wal Be Held at
Salem the Twenty-Fffth Of
This Month.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission has announced an open COM
petitive examination for fourth class
postmaster TO be held at Salem, No
vember Is. This examination Is open
to all persons who are citizens OF the
United States, and meet the require
ments set forth In form 1853. Persons
who desire to take this examination
should apply at once for forms 1853
and 1853 to the United States Civil
Service Commission, Washington, D.
C., or to the postmaster at wIlsonburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

raid Court. at the COURTHOUSE Of the said
county, this 3rd day Of NoTembef' lVlo'
and In the 5lth year Of the state. ,,,-,.
/, WADE COFFMAS, Clerk.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA:
At Rules held In the Office Of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court Of Harrison cyG9ty,
on Monday. the 9th day Of November, ISl6,
the following order was entered:
Okie jacobs
VS.. ~ CHANcERY.
MOllie jacobs.
OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object Of the above entitled suit II TO
obtain a divorce from the bonds of mntri-
OIliS Jacobs. ana tho defendant. MOllie ia
cobs, and for general relief.
And It appearing from an nlhdnvit MED
in said suit that M0llie Jacobs. the de-
PENDANT, II q NON resident OF this state, u
Il ordered that she do appear within one
month from the date Of tho hFHt publication
OF this order and do what is necessary e
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

The following invitations have
been issued:
The honor of your presence is re-
ouested at a dance to be given in
st. Mary's auditorium
Tuesday evening, November four
tenth. nineteen hundred and
sixteen
from eight thirty until twelve o'clock
Anne C. Borgess.. +. L. McGraw
committee.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09
The New Furs-Rose
Taupe and Stone
Grey Fox.
Amonp fhe liner furs.

AS a rule they are made up IN
the simplest possible way. A
single skin is used for the fur
and another for the neck piece,
either opened out fiat or in its
natural state. The muffs and
neck piece to match, price range
from $500 for a beautiful set
of stone grey fox to $4,000 for
a set of luxurious rose taupe fox.
These refer are only for the
finer furs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

Mrs. Harriet T. Richardson. aged
95. of Lexington. Mass, Joined the
First Methodist Episcopal church in
Lynn. Mass. when she was 10 years
old and still retains her membership.
making a continuous membership in
one church for so years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09
For Women Seeking
Practical Everyday Suits

cut with smooth fitted backs
and having velvet borders.
These are $16.75.
More than fifty suits mostly
ones of twos of a kind in pop
Inns, broadcloths, gabardine,
serge and whipcord. A very
special group reduced for
quick clear-a-away. $16.75.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

I; TO - the sheriff Of Harrison County.
Greeting: -
You are hereby commanded to summon
AioIIIe Jacobs 10 appear before the Judge
Of our Circuit Court Of Harrison County
rules 10 be held therein for said Court, on
the nrst Monday in December. NEXT 20 an.
swer a bill In ChHncery exhibited against
her In our said Court by Okie 1acoDH' ana
have then there this writ.
Witness, l. Wade Cohman. Clerk Of our
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

We have these in abundance.
In wool poplin, navy, black
and blue; plain belted suits
with fur edges around the col
lar; these are $16.75.
A serge with straight pleat-
ed yoke in back and belted
model, in poplin and gabar-
dine, brown, navy and green
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

The Kings Daughters Of the First
Methodist Episcopal church held
very successful bazaar Thursday in
the church parlors and from $50 to
1880 o'clock Thursday evening a
supper will be served. All kinds OF
fancy articles and cakes are on sale.
The bazaar will be continued all day
Friday. Everyone is cordially invited
10 attend.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09
TO Hold Reception.

The Hammond chapel congregation
will hold a reception and tareWell
for the incoming and outgoing pastor s.
6, p. Leatherly and G. w. WISE. on
Friday evening at 1880 o'clock at the
CHURCH. A program has been prepared
and the Rev. ]. B. Workman, district
's,Inerintendcnt, will be among the
Soen<erS. AN are cordially invited.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09
NotIee to CFe.l l

TO the creditors OF Nathan Knight, de-
IN pursuance Of a decree Of the circuit
court OF Harrison County. West virgins,
mnde in n cnuse therein pending. TO su1yeeE
10 the payment Of his debts. you are re-
0uired 70 present your claims nEailEt The
estntc OF tho said Nnthnn Knight. Tor ID
judIcntiou to fancy Harrison eommiaale
er In chnnccry, at his Office in the l9l4
county, on OF before the 25Fd day OF Ne
WItneaR, ] Wade COGman, Clerk Of ~
said court. this nth day o. October. It4
!. WADE CoFFAiAN. Clerk
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

There will be a rehearsal of the
Masonic Club minstrels tonight at 8
O'Clock in the Red Cross room ut the
Masonic temple. It is very import
ant that there is a full attendance at
the first reheasal.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

Hugh oDonnell, aged GO. the old,
est street car driver In Philadelphia,
began forty-four years ago on the
horse cars and Is SIN ct Il. In al
his service he has never had an aeci1
dent or even seen one In which any
one was injured.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

Do You Have Sour Stomach?
II you are troubled with sour stom-
ach YOU should eat slowly and masti-
cate your food thoroughly. then take
one Of Chamberlain's Tablets inzme-
darcy after supper. obtainable eV-
i1lFi qnt
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09
November Meeting.

The members of the Woman's Aux
iliary OF Christ Episcopal church
will hold their November meeting in
the Parish house at $3.50 o'clock Fri
day afternoon. 1t is hoped there will
be full attendance.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

Mrs. Charles Abel and children
Choral Club viii meet at Mr.. A. 6.
Lamont's bungalow at the rear Of
John Browns residence on Lee street,
at 1880 O'Clock this evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

Queen Esther Chapter. No. II. Or
der Of the Eastern Star. will meet IN
the Masonic temple at 1880 o'clock
this evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09
TIE Shopping Centre of Central Vest Virginia
Lovely NeW
SILK
Velour Coats

They have just come and there
is nothing more fashionable.
nothing more distinguished look
ing than these luxurious richly
lined coats of Velour de Nord.
There is a remarkable aSsort-
ment of them here.
Among the plain velours is one
exquisite beautiful coat at
$500.
velour de Nord" which is the
same in soft velour only finer
and softer in weave, for the dres-
der coats $4,000 to $3.50.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

There win be meeting Of Golden
star lodge No. 90, degree Of honor. In
tle Moose hall at 1880 o'clock Friday
evening. Mrs. Jennie Johnson, deputy,
vim Be present An members are
l,,i..l.nll = .lltnnl.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

protect her interests herein.
Given under my hand this the 9th day
NO's'" /. WADE coEF7IAN, ClefE.
JOHN c. SOUTHERN, Counsel iOF 'Elal
TN.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09

The Argentine government Is re-
ported as gradually tfansferring g
~ Gaia de Conversion the gold de-
- T., - IE6tlI1t : = 1fss
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-09
When You Give Silver Why Not
Give Community

Handsomely fitted out oh ests in all the wanted pieces
emitting the superfuous pieces with range Of prices IRON
chest to vour own hiking in the following patterns
so YEAR GUARANTEE 25 YEAR GUARAN4Eh
Partition, Larose,
Georgian, Exeter
Sheraton, 11y;IJood
Louis XVI, W'
Windsor, Wlnus0F'
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
CHAPTER xIV-continued.

Gerry started opening the sluice
gates, the lowest first The water CUR
gled out into the main trench and from
there was distributed. At first the
thirsty soil swallowed it greedily but
gradually the rills stretched farther
and farther down into the valley. I'm
der the blazing sun they looked like
streams of molten silver and gold.
Margarita came running up to them
from the house. Gerry put his arm
around her and made her face the val
ley. Then he looked at the girl and
smiled. She smiled back at him but
trouble was still in her eyes.
Gerry left her to start on the work
Of fitting the ponderous sluice-gate Of
hewn logs that he had prepared for
the mouth of the great ditch 1t was a
triumph of ingenuity. He never could
have evolved it without the aid Of a
giant ironwOod wormscrew taken from
the wreck of a cotton press. The screw
was so heavy that he and Bonifacio
could hardly carry it.
At the end of three days the great
gate was installed. He and BonifaciO
teiled like sailors at a capstan. They
drove the heavy barrier down into the
sand with last turn of the screw and
shut out the river Margarita came
and saw and was pleased.
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back forever,

| Gerry turned to his work of tilling
the soil. He cut the best of the cane
and BOnifacio planted the joints at q
| slant with knowing hand. He sorted
| the bOlls of cotton. The women stu
died the fiber and when it was long,
silky and tough they picked out the
seeds with care and boarded them, for
their time was not yet. One duty
urged another. The days passed rap
idly.
One morning Gerry looked up from
his labor to find a mounted figure just
behind him. An elderly man Of florid
face sat a restive stallion of Arab
strain. The strangers note was Opu-
lence. From his Panama hat, thin and
light as paper, to his silver spurs and
the silver-mounted harness of his
horse, wealth marked him. He was
dressed in white linen and his f1arlng,
glossy riding boots of embroidered
Russian leather stood out from the
white clothes and the whittier sheep's
fleece that served as saddle cloth, with
telling effect IN his hands was
silver-mounted rawhide quirt His
face was grave, his eyes blue and kind
ly. AS Gerry looked at him he spoke,
Pm Lieber from up the river"
Gerry started at the familiar Eng
lish and frowned. At the frown the
strangers eyes shifted. Il didn't come
down here to bother you," he went on
hastily. One of my men told me
about the green grass and l couldn't
keep away. I've got cattle and horses
up my way and they're dying-starv-
ing. l came down to make a deal.
I've picked out Il hundred and twenty
head with blood in 'em-horses and
cattle. If you'll take 'em and feed
'em through to the rains I'll give you
ten out Of the hundred. Some are too
far gone to save, I'm afraid"
Gerry looked at his tiny plantations
which showed up meanly in the great
expanse Of waste pasture. I'm sor-
ry," he said, but I'm afraid I can't.
You see, l can't afford to fence"
Lieber looked around and nodded:
That's all right" he said, 1--WE got a
lot Of old wire that's no use to me and
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It PIunses Across Sidewalk Into Big
Display Window on Broadway,
New York.

Mrs. Harry e. Klein, wife Of Charles
Dillingham's general manager, was ap.
preaching Longacre square, on Broad
way, in the new $4,000 automobile her
husband gave her for Christmas, says
the New York Telegram. Nearing
Forty-seventh street, she made up her
mind to run in near the curb and make
purchase. But coming up, ION the
wrong side of the road" and heading
right at her Christmas gift, was low,
rakish machine of sinister aspect.
Mrs Klein realized her peril. She
suddenly turned to the right to save
her car and avoid a crash. The ma.
chine bounded like a gay torpedo out
of peril.
An actor on the sidewalk shouted
his best and fed, the Christmas car in
full pursuit. Through the plate-glass
windows of Peter Feriere's perfumerX
shop the Christmas gift went
In that window reposed perfumes
at nine dollars an ounce. Gasoline
and scents of Araby, Hymettus and
parts about the Christmas present
mingled.
Mrs. Klein, spattered with perfume,
climbed out OF the car, unhurt.
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a lot of lOafers to tear it down and
put it up. I'll fence as much pasture
as you say and throw in the fencing
on the deal"
That's mighty fair" said Gerry
I'm take you" He dropped his hoe.
Won't you come down to the house
and have a bite TO eat?" He turned
and Lieber started to follow. "By
the way" said Gerry over his shoul-
der, you're not a German. are you?'
Lieber stopped his horse. His eyes
wavered. NO" he said shortly, Pm
not I'm an American. After all, |
don't think l ought to waste any time.
Hours tell with starving stock. I'll
just get back in hurry, If you don't
mind. My men and the wire will be
here just that much sooner"
Gerry frowned again but this time
at himself. He felt that he had
stepped on another mans corns while
defending his own. "Ail right. Mr..
Lieber," he said ''The sooner the
better. I'll do all can to help"
The next morning the men came ac-
companied by oxcarts loaded with
fencing, posts and all. Lieber was
with item. He sat his horse through
the hot hours and drove his men stead
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Wanted Market Price for Votes.

A corpulent negro woman came into
the Office Of Judge George l. Griffith
of Kansas City, Kan, one morning and
inquired for the "jedge." What can
1 do for your" asked the judge. 'Ts
yoh runnin' fob iedge again?" she
asked. "Yes, I'm trying to get the
nomination" the judge replied.
whats the 'sideration fob votes dis
yeah?" What" almost yelled the
Judge, beginning to understand the
drift of the conversation. "Ah means" !"
explained The negress, els votes wuth
one dolIah er two dolIahs dis Tection?"
Are you aware that it is a serious Of
fense for a person to sell his voter"
sternly demanded the judge. "Ah dom
'zactly un lahstan' yoh, jedge, but ef
yoh means yoh amt buyin' EN-, dat's
all right. All believe yoh's no politish-
un nohow." And with this contemptu-
Gus parting shot she left the Office.
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Sends Dollar In Mail.

About ten years ago Henry P.
Wright of Aberdeen began sending to
his sister here. Mrs. Mary Fleetwood,
a silver dollar through the mail as a
Christmas present.
The annual dollar this year arrived
with Mrs. Fleetwood's address on one
side and two-cent stamp on the
other In the ten years that Wright
has been sending these unique remem-
brances to his sister not one has been
lost or stolen, neither has it failed to
arrive on time.-Federalsburg (Md.l
Dispatch New York World.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15


shambiing fox trot that spares beast
and man but eats steadily into long
journey. A bearer Of good tidings rides
slowly.
Gerry turned to his work but a cry
from the house arrested him. He
dropped his field tools and ran to the
house. Dona Maria glanced at him.
clawed and hustled him out of the
rOom-Out of the house. The door
slammed behind him. He heard the
great bar drop. He was locked out
Gerry paced angrily up and down
the veranda. Calm came back to him.
He saw that he had been a fool. He
stopped and sat down ON the steps Of
the Veranda. Here, before he had
made his benches, she had often sat
beside him. caressed him, sung to him.
How cold he had been. How little he
had done for her. He remembered
that as she had worked on baby
clothes she had said she wished she
had some blue ribbon. They had all
laughed at her, but she had nodded her
girls head gravely and said, Eyes,
wish had some blue ribbon-a little
roll of blue ribbon" What a brute be
had been to laugh!
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

Berlin.-Capture of more French
positions northeast of Verdun, in the
fighting southwest of Fort Douaumont,
was announced by the War Office.
On the east bank of the Meuse
French counter-attacks south Of Crows
forest were repulsed, the Germans tax
ing 222 prisoners.
The French counter-attacked in
large force from the direction of Chat
tancourt, but were everywhere driven
back. They were also driven of in
attempts to reconquer positions near
Pepper Heights recently taken by the
Germans.
South of St. Eloi an English grenade
attack broke down. The Germans re-
tain the whole position.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

On the other side Of the tree trunk the
zanzibari was snoring. The fires were
burning out at the mems camp. Once
more the odor Of their bodies hung in
the air.
Alan arose and dragged his chair to
the outer edge Of the mango tree. He
sat down and with hands locked and
elbows on knees gave himself up to
memory. He forgot the sounds and
smells Of Africa, the bIack-green Of
overhanglng leaves, the black shadows
Of the swirling river, the black-bronze
of the men about him. For an hour he
tore himself away from the black
world to wander over the beloved hills
In New England where summer dies
in a burst Of light.
Red Hill, crowned with mountain
ash, called to his spirit as a torch in
the night to lost wanderer. The thir-
ty months that had passed since last
he saw its budding promise were
swept away. He imagined those very
budding leaves at the end of their
course, the pale amber of the elms,
the deep note Of the steadfast frs, the
Haunting fire of the brave NAPLES.
Maple House arose before him, its
lawn carpeted with dry leaves. From
the leaves floated an incense, dusty,
pungent. The cool shadows of the
great, rambling house beckoned to
him. Here is peace, here is rest, they
seemed to cry. The memory of home
gripped him, held him and soothed
him. His head nodded and he slept
only to awake with a start, for he had
dreamed that he had lost the way
back forever.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

You would save even these little oues,
born before their time"
Gerry nodded gravely. He had
worked hard TO save all. He WINGED
at the mere thought of death at Fa-
zenda Flores even down to these least
weaklings. He himself had fed them
patiently from warm bottle In trou-
bic and valuable time they had cost
him an acre Of cotton. But an acre OF
cotton was small price to pay for
life.
A grip of the hand and the foreman
was off In n cloud of dust At the
bridge he pulled his horse down to the
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
"NibbIine" Way Into Verdun
Greatest Battle In History.

London.-Under the most tremend-
GUS hammer blows in the history OF
the world the French line is holding
firm in the great battle raging about
Verdun. Wave after wave of German
graycoats are rolling up against the
French barricades on the six-mile
front northwest of Verdun Bursting
shell storms have shattered trenches.
parapets and redoubts of the defend
ers. The French are driving back the
German leg1ons in savage hand-to-hand
fighting on the southern banks Of
Forges Brook.
10000 Killed In 4e Hours.
Twenty thousand Germans were
killed or disabled in the first 4S hours
Of the new Verdun attack, Paris re-
ported. 1t is admitted that the. French
losses have been very heavy.
Encouraged by their success on Ter
miten ridge, the Germans rushed down
the slopes for frontal attack against
Hill SO4. In the barren ravines they
were caught u1l lder the fire of scores of
French guns. The attack was halted
before it reached the lower slopes. The
French guns lifted as the Germans
few back to their trenches and made
great holes in the gray masses.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

Under the broad dome of mango
tree on the banks of an unnamed Afri-
can river Alan Wayne had pitched his
camp. The Selwyn tent and the pro
tecting veranda fly were faded and
stained. The bObbinet mosquito cur
tains were creamed with age and serv-
Ice. Two camp chairs and a collapse
BILE table, battered but strong, were
placed before the tent. Over one Of
the chairs hung a towel On the ground
squatted a take-down bath tub, half
filed with water. In the deep shadow
OF the tree the pale green rOt-prOof
canvas OF the tent, the fly, the chairs
and bathtub, cleaned almost white.
On the farther side of the great
trunk Of the tree was the masters
kitchen, three stones and a half-circle
of forked sticks driven into the ground
On the sticks hung few pots and
pans, saddle of buck, bits of fat and
a disreputable looking cOffee-bag. Re
tween the stones was a bed of Goals.
Before them crOuched n red-fezzed
Zanzibari.
From under a second tree, fifty
yards away. came the duh. rhythmic
pounding Of wooden pcstIes In wooden
mortars. The eye could Just distin-
guish the glistening naked torsos of
three blacks in motion They were
singing a barbarOus chantey. At the
pauses their arms went up and the
nnGfIpa pap
thud. The blacks were pounding the
6afir corn for the mems evening meal.
Down the river and almost out of
sight black, spidery construction
reached out over the water-Alan's
latest bridge. Men swarmed on it.
Six o'clock and there came the trill
of whistle. Suddenly the bridge was
cleared. a babble of voices arose.
There was a cracking of twigs,
shutting of feet, here and there a high,
excited cry, and then the men poured
into camp. A din of talk, held in
check for hours, arose Glistening
black bodies danced to jerky, fantastic
steps. Songs, shouts and impatient
cries to the cooks swelled the medley
of sound. Through the camp stole the
acrid OdOr of toiling Africa.
Behind the men marched the fore
man, McDougal; behind him came
Alan. At sight of him the Zanzibar
sprang into action. He poured a tin
of hot water into the bath tub and
laid out an old flannel suit. Beside
the suit he placed clean underwear.
fresh socks and, on the ground, a pair
of slippers.
Alan stripped, bathed and dressed.
The Zanzibari handed him a cup of
hot tea. BY the time the tea was drunk
the table was freshly laid and Alan
sat down TO steaming bowl of broth,
ani dinner.
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PENETRATE DEAD
MANS DEFENSES
Germany Infantry Gains Foot
of important Hill.
FLAMING LIQUID is USED
RepuIsed Elsewhere BY Furious Fight
ino-Losses On Both Sides In
Great Battle Estimated
At $4,000.
FLAMING LIQUID is USED
DURATION OF THE WORLDS
GREATEST BATTLES,

Marathon, ago 3. Cone day.
Tours, 732 A. W.-Two days
Hastings, 1866 A. Done day,
BIenheim, 1904 A. Done day
Saratoga, 1777 A. D.-Nine days.
Waterloo land allied opera
tions), 4S15-Four days.
Gettysburg, 1s63-Three days.
Ypres (first battIe), 1914
Eleven days.
Verdun, 1916 (stilI in proeress)
-Fifty-one days.