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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
OLD DOMESTIC
TANGLE HOLDS
UP A WEDDING
For Several Weeks but Middle
bourne Man Finally WEEDS
Second Sweetheart.

MlDbLEBOURNE. Sept. Clark
Mccullough and Miss Nancy Marshall
were married today after strange
Investigation through dozen counties
OF the state with two lawyers in order
TO ascertain whether or not he was
eligible to we'd
Mccullough and wife No. / had some
differences twenty-five years ago. and
they separated. and from that time
until few days ago Mccullough
never heard from his wife and did not
know whether she had died or not.
Even now she is unaware Of what be-
came Of him.
Believing his wife was dead. hut
anxious To make sure before he ac-
quired another one, Mccullough and
Miss Marshall went to Roaue county,
where they found suit for divorce
had been instituted but not granted.
Mccullough and Miss Marshall then
went into the county where the for
mer lived twenty-five years ago, and
there concealed in a bush at the road
side they saw his wife pass in the
flesh. Inquiries in the neighborhood
revealed that she had married again
and has children.
Further investigation showed that a
divorce had been granted in Calhoun
county. Then Mccullough decided he
was free to wed, and he lost little
time in marrying Miss Marshall. The
Investigations about the various conn
ties were carried on in secret and un-
known TO his first wife.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
UNIQUE VACATION
Is Planned by GarretSon So
That He Will See Abso-
IuteIy No One.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2.-With his
fight for the eight-hour day won. A.
u. Garretson, who has acted as lead
er for all the brotherhood men, to-
night planned a unique vacation.
Il have just figured out a plan" he
said, by which can rest in peace
without seeing a single man who
knows me or receiving any messag-
es. l am going to ind a sturdy
square rig not equipped with wireless
and sail just as long ~ possible with
out touching land.
1T is going to mean lot to me
because for almost a quarter of a
century it has been impossible for me
to board a train without meeting
someone who wanted to talk shop.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
MINERS STRIKE
At Iyaton, This State, because
of Differences with Mine
Superintendent.

CHARLESTON. Sept. More
than 100 miners employed at Ivaton.
Coal river. by the Ivy Branch Coal
Company, have gone on strike be-
cause OF differences between them
and the superintendent.
The officials of District No. IT are
making an effort to affect an adj
justment
District headquarters today Of
fcially announced that the charter
of Donwood local, No. 1913, United
Mine workers of America, has been
revoked because of action of the
members in calling strike which
was not authorized by the parent or
ganization.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
In Their First Hard Battle with
Roumanian Troops Last
ing Five Days.

In the first hard battle between
Roumanian and Austrian troops the
Austrians have been forced to retire
across the Cerna river. north Of Or
sova, near the Iron Gate on the Ia
uube. Vienna announces that the Aus
trian troops withdrew after 1--WE days
Of heavy lighting In eastern Tran
sylvania, the Austrian retirement
continues.
Hermannsadt has been added to
the towns given up to the invading
Roumanians. Apparently the Aus
TRANS are carrying out the reported
plan Of shortening the battle line in
Pennsylvania and are giving the Rou-
manians little opposition except near
orsova. The Entente ministers at
Athens says belated despatch from
the Greek capitol, have drafted note
for presentation TO Premier Zaimis.
The note probably was handed to
the Greek premier on Saturday. The
tenor OF its contents is not known
Although reports are that the politi-
cal settlement in Greece is growing
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
Strike Canned 0EE


-
many small telegraph Offices probably
would be closed. and the 10000 or
more local chairmen. all OF whom in
turn are to receive messages from
the private chairman might not be
advised. The argument also was adj
yanced that newspaper publicity to-
morrow throughout the country
would be OF great assistance in get
ting the word to the employees who
would be affected by the strike. The
four brotherhood heads we're invit-
cd tonight TO be present tomorrow
morning when President Wilson signs
tho bill
The president viii use four pens in
ailiNing his signature, and each OF the
labor leaders viii be given one Of
them aftcrward as a souvenir.
'Of course, ! am pleased that we
have avoided a strike. We did not
want Il strike any more than anyone
else In this country. but we had come
to ii point where. If strike became
necessary to win our demands. we
were willing to go into one. ! feel
confident, too, that We would have
emerged victorious IL strike had
been necessary.
May Oppose Increase.
That situation now is past. / do
not know what the future may bring
as result Of the eight-hour day leg
islation. II is probable. of course,
that the railroads will ask for in
~ nI FVE tTFh
show that they are deserving of them,
the brothcrhoods will help obtain
them. But unless they can show
good cause for advances. Of course,
we will not 20 to their assistance.
BrnthcrhoodS Elated.
The enactment OF this piece of
legislation today" said A. B. Garrett
son, head OF the conductors brother
hood tonight. giving as 1t does an
eight hour day for every man em-
ploycd in the operating department
OF railroads Of this country from the
Canadian border to the gulf and from
the Atlantic to the Pacific. is a Won
derful thing. II not only affects the
brotherhoods and the best paid men
who come under their jurisdiction,
but it reaches far enough down the
line TO give the negro railroad work
err of the South his chance for his
white ally.
Il don't care whether the hill ia
signed ON SUNDAY or some other day.
Neither does Inc constItutionuIitv NJ
such an act botber me II the nresi-
don't sees fl TO sign If ON that dav
/ mn, willing IN accent b5s Indictment :,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03

LONDON. Sept. $. l2:52 a. NJ
Another raid on the east coast of
England was made last night. An Of
iclal statement says:
shortly before l o'clock in the
evening our eastern coasts Were at
lacked by several hostile airships.
Bombs already have been dropped on
few places.
mo details have been received as
regards the number of raiders or
their objective.
"The raid is still progressing"
1t is understood the Zeppelin was
pver the London district when 1t was
truck, and descended In flames IN
he open country. The explosion was
risible a great distance. Crowds eN-
lrywhere cheered when they saw the
BURST OF flames in the sky.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
CONFERENCE
OF Managers of All the Big Rail-
roads to Be Called to Dis
CuSS AdamSon Bill.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2-Charles II.
Markham said he expects a confer
ence of managers for all the big rail-
roads will be called soon to discuss
action OF the Adamson bill. This
conference probably will determine
our course OF action" he said.
Mr.. Holden. OF the Chicago, Bur-
lington and Quincy. added tonight to
his earlier statement that the general
attitude of the railroads was to nc
cept the Adamson bill under protest.
The railroads are not going TO fight
for the sake OF fighting, but our law
yers are busy planning our course OF
acnnn now" said
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
ZEPPELIN RAIDER
is BROUGHT DOWN
BY the British in a Raid ir
Progress Now on the
English Coast.

LONDON. Sept. 3. 1910 Il. m.-Onc
of squadron Of German Zeppclins
which raidcd England tonight with
London and the eastern counties np-
parently as their objective, was
brought down in flames. An official
announcement says many bombs
were dropped but no reports Of ca
tastrophc have been received.
The statement says;
"The attack tonight was made by a
larger number OF airships than ever
previously raidcd England.
1.-THE eastern counties OF London,
apparently. were their objective. The
attack on London was beaten off and
Dne raider was brought down in
flames.
MANY bombs were dropped in wide
~ separated localities. hut no report
OF casualties or damage have been re-
ceived as yet"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
HUGHES
CONTINUED from page i, arst sectIonI
administration was heard Of.
For the Children.

FOr ule Children.
want TO read to you" said the
nominee, what a governor OF a state
said to legislature nine years aro
he said in 1907, i recommend Ia
your careful consideration the imnor-
tant subject Of child labor. laws for
the protection OF children in secnri1s
Tor them their rights through an eIs.
mentary education, and in surround
ing them with appropriate saferuards
making an especial appeal to human
sentiment and that nothing should
feet len iuii e.
That. l said in the state OF New
YORK nine years ago"
Mr.. Hughes referred to child Iabn-
legislation during his term as gov
erhor or New York. Il think l know
something about child labor and the
importance OF protecting it," he said.
H.. Affects Small Number.
The recent bill passed in Conrresa
aHecis very small number OF Gill
dren IN this country and there re-
mains a vast amount OF nocesssrv
work TO be done by our states before
enid labor shall be prohibited 10
degree which will safeguard this i'm
i'S tant asset. l am for the protec-
''U M, VI our children.
TN ne nominee declared that the bus
mss man had right to know what
ne couid ana could not do.
~, extraordinary Claims.
,,s; mere We are again met with extra
ordinary claims" he said.
suppose allusion is made to the
ieueral trade commission law.
nave no quarrel with the composition
~ we trade commission law but
e s,..L..ol-. accept me crude statement or
susEes.lon that the antitrust law has
oe.I earned by definition.
y sald IN the trade commission
az mat unfair methods Of COMPETE
llon ~ commerce are hereby declared
un .,,y
now what are unfair methods OF
colnpetitlon' naturally man in the
st'tet would think about fraud 1t
y NOT necessary TO establish trade
go sLi iullssioh to deal with fraud. Fraud
nus Deen recognized by the common
iaW since us institution.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
DEAF MUTES
viii Hold Their Next Biennial
State Meeting in the City
of ParkerSburg.

WHEELING. Sept. 2-Parkers-
burg was selected as the next meet
ing place Of the West Virginia Assoc
citation of Deaf Mutes. at its first BIZ
ennial convention here today. The
meeting viii be held in August. 1918.
Officers were elected tonight as fol-
lows:
President, John c. Bremen. Wheel
ing; vice presidents. Julius Andre,
Warwood. and Fannie Whitsel,
Wheeling; secretary. Charles ID.
Seaton, Romney; and treasurer,
NeYu MarshalL ParkaEShurR-
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
WILSON OPENS

'i4"Nu NUN page j, HrSt section. }
score OF American flags attached to
p'iachutes were fired into the air by
llortars and untolded over the presi-
gents head as Il band played Amer
Aitcrward MIR. Wilson stood for
more than an hour ON the yrrandu
Una shook hands with several thou.
sahd men, women and children.
introduced by Jnmes.
senator James. of Kentucky. chair
man or the notification Committee.
introduced the president. When he
declared that Mr.. Wilson had ken,
america at peace. the crowd respond.
go instantly and applauded several
minutes. He concluded by handing
me president a copy Of the ST. Louis
platform.
heading slowly hut distinctly from
printed copy Of his speech and fro
quently looking up 10 emphasize his
points. Mr.. Wilson spoke or the Dem
oGratic platform as "a definite
pledge Reviewing the achievements
OF nus administration he said:
Alike IN the domestic field and
IN the wide field OF the commerce NJ
tne world, American business life and
INDUSTRY have been set free TO move
us they never moved before. "
Promises Itedccmed.
he said: We have provided for
national defense upon a scale ncver
before seriously produced. Referring
10 the list OF the measures passed nv.
congress in the last three years the
president declared: This extraordI-
nary recital must sound like a Mat
FORM, list Of sanEuinc promises hut
II Is not. II is record of promises
made four years ago and now acin'
lation." : '' 'VSi'-
The president made bid for the
progressive vote by saying that I'VE
have in four years come very near IN
carrying out the platform or the pro
EressiFe party as well as our own. for
we are also prOErcssivcs."
Makes Rchukc.
Further along. rebuking foreign
norm Americans who are not lovaI To
inc United States. he said: II am
not that kind OF a person. but / am
hhpNe all things else an American cit
zen. When Mr.. Wilson declared the
revolution In Mexico is right and that
so long MS its leaders represent. how
ever impcrfectly a struggle for free
dom. he Is ready to serve their ends.
the crowd applauded.
Applause also greeted his decIara-
lon that America must do its mart I'm
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
WEBB BILL
To Promote Export Trade is
Passed by Federal House
of Representatives.

WASHINGTON, Sept. .. : The
Webb bill to promote export trade by
establishing the complete legality OF
cooperative associations formed for
export trade solely, was passed by
the house today, 1919 to 25. All ef-
forts TO amend it failed. It is de-
signed to enable American firms to
compete with government aided COM
binations and associations OF foreign
exporters by eliminating all doubts as
TO the application OF antitrust laws
70 export trade.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
QUARANTINE
Are Fifty Boy Scouts in Camp
as Result of Wade Case
of the Plague.

MORGANTOWN, Sept. Jean, .
year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
s. Wade. OF this city. Is suffering
from infantile paralysis. It was an
nounced today. Immediate steps
were taken TO prevent a spread of
the disease. children under 16 years
being barred from all public places.
The case developed while the girl
was attending camp and as a result
fifty Boy Scouts OF this city. now at
camp, have been quarantined by
state health authorities.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
SERIOUS REVOLTS
Against the Carranza Govern
ment in Several Mexican
Regions Are Reported.
tnv Aasoel.rEn raI.sl

DOUGLAS, Ariz., Sept. 2-Serious
reyolts against the Carranza govern
ment have occurred in Sinaloa, Jalis-
co and Durango according 10 reports
received here today from the interior
of Sonora by Americans.
The reports corroborate previous
rumors that Mazatlan, the largest
city Of Siuaola, had been taken by
force under General Carrasco. a for
mer Carranza leader. and added that
Culiacan, the second city Of the
state. had fallen into the hands OF
rebels,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
ALMOST WIPED oUr.

LEWISBuRG. Pa. Sept. 2-The
little town Of AIazepha. about i've
miles northwest Of Lewisburg, was al
most wiped out this evening by fire
which consumed seven dwellings. a
store. several barns and other build
inEs.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY.

WHEELING, Sept. THE Rev.
Sister VI. Philomena. known to the
world as Mary +. Campbell. today
celebrated her fiftieth anniversary OF
making her profession in the vista
ton order of nuns. Bishop p. j..
Donahue. OF the West Virginia do
cese. preached at the celebration,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
, #***+&*##+ - i
ROUMANIAN ATTACKS
ARE ALL SUCCESSFUL.

VIENNA Cvia London, Sept.
2.-Roumanian tatacks on the
Austrlans in the important sec
tor around Orzova have been
successful, the Austrian Of
fetal statement issued today
announces after five days OF
heavy fighting in this region,
Austrian troops were with
drawn to the west bank OF the
Cerna river.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
HIT BY AUTO.

FOLLANSBEE, Sept. THE homo
coming celebration held here today
was marred by fatal accident whom
by an automobile. At StenbcnyIlle
hospital tonight, It was learned he
was injured so severely he cannot
recover. The automobile was driven
hy Cecil L. Lusk.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
ROOTLEGGERS HELD.

FAIRMONT. Sent. FRANK Hood,
Frank Miller. and William Warren.
were held for the federal grand jury
today after n hearing before United
States Commissioner J. L. Kirby on
a charge Of hootlegginG.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
ADAMSON BILL
CONTINUED from page ], frat section.J

shall receive pro rata pay for work
in excess OF eight hours, and that
their rate Of compensation shall not
be changed pending an Investigation
OF from six to nine months OF the ef-
feet OF the eIght-hour day upon the
railroads by committee to be APP
pointed by the president.
Efforts 10 amend the bin In the
senate were futile, the sum OF the
effort to alter Il having been led by
Senator Underwood who sought 10
provide that the Interstate Commerce
Commission should have the power to
iiG railroad wages and hours OF ser
vice in the future. This amendment
was defeated by vote OF ifty-seyen
10 fourteen.
Two Democrats Against.
Only two Democrats, Senators
Hardwick. Of Georgia. and Clarke, Of
Arkansas. voted against the bill and
ono Republican. La Toilette, Of Wis
consin voted for H.
How They Vote.
The roll call follows: For the bill
- Democrats: Ashurst. Bankhead.
Bcckham, Bryan. Chamberlain. Chill
ton. Culberson. Fletcher. Hitchcock,
Hughes. HuBting. Johnson Kern.
Lane. Lea. Tennessee; Lee, Maryland
Lewis. Martin, Myers. Ncwlands. Ov-
erman. Phelan. Pittman. Pomercne.
Ransdell. Reed. Robinson. Salisbury.
Sheppard. Shields. Simmons, Smith,
(Arlzona). smith. (Maryland),
Smith, (South Carolna), swanson,
Taggert. Thomas. Thompson. Under
wood Vardamau. Walsh and VII
liams-42; Republicans. La Toilette
J.; total 40.
Against the bill--Rcpublicans:
Borah. Brady, Brandegee, Clapp'
Colt Cummins, Curtis. Dillingham;,
Dupont. Gallinger. Gronna, oJnes'
Kenyon, McCumber Mclean, Nelson
Norris. Oliver Penrose, sherman
smith. tMichigan), Smoot, sterling
Wadsworth. Warren and WeeNs-Zb
Democrats: Clarke. tArkansas), and
Hardwick-2: total IS.
Railroad officials have declared
that the action Of Congress VIII cost
them sixty million dollars n year IN
Increased wages to the trainmen.
May Not be Valid
brotherhood officials say the enact
ment will mean not more than an
annual increase of twenty million
dollars.
In Congress and among the rail
road officials there exists doubt as to
the constltutionality of the law. but
what steps II any may be taken to
test this has not been indicated.
Quick action by the brotherhood
heads, although it is only a part Of
ate. No doubt existed in their minds
that President Wilson would sign the
bill.
The measure embraces virtually all
of the presidents original proposals
TO the employees and the railroad
heads although it is only a part of
the executive program he TOOK 10
Congress last Tuesday when MS ne
gotiations had failed.
Stops Soaring Prices.
Although members Of Congress
breathcd easier when their task was
done. the relief was not so much 4
demonstration OF Fatisfaction over
the legislation enacted as over the
immediate results accomplished IL
not only stopped the strike but serN.
cd to stay the soaring prices OF FOOD
and of necessaries Of life.
They were also jublant that ut
last the way looked clear for adj
iournment OF Congress. but many
members Of both houses were con-
WINGED that with the reassemblinE
the question would come up again
and that permanent legislation sug-
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03
MANY DRUMS.


BELLAfRE, o.. Sept 2.-The
number OF arrests made dur
ing the month OF August breaks
all previous records, according
% the report Of the Bcllairc
police department. The arrests
total 25i. Of which ll2 were on
charges OF drunkenness.
I. !. Z. 4. 4. :. 4. Z .. ,. :.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30

railroad. and yet maintain one or more
hotels. which are supported almost en-
tirely by passing tourists. Their ac-
com modations are good, and their
rates very reasonable. averaging about
81 per day, American plan.
IN view of the fact that / have
taken over the distribution OF Saxon
cars for the entire State of Virginia,
I might state that / was very much
gratified 10 find more Saxon cars in
use along the roads north of Wash
ington than any other make but
Fords.
I'm Detroit, where people are prob
ably better posted on automobile
values than In any other city In the
country, the number of Saxons in use
is exceeded only by Fords.
II find that very large percentage
of Saxon Skies are being purchased
by former Ford owners. and II was
partly because of this preference
shown by former owners of Ford cars
that / decided to take hold of the
Saxon line
IF any autom obile owner in this
section contemplates taking a tour
to any point covered by my trip,
would be glad to furnish him any
further information he might desire"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
WAR ORDERS HAVE NO PART
IN VIM DELIVERY'S SUCCESS

war must end. that it's profits to
neral as the lives of it's soldiers. that
the big majority of those manufac-
turers who catered to its red gods
were erecting no secure future for
either themselves or their product.
Like the foolish man they built but
on the shifting silt OF the seashore. i,
AS a consequence we turned our
eyes from foreign fields. We direct
ed all our intelligence we turned our
Ey to laying the foundations for the
future of the Vim Delivery Car on
the rock of American business.
Today the wisdom of our course Is
gratifying apparent. The Vim liz be-
ing sold in 46s cities---it has made
good in thousands Of businesses OF
greatly differing character. Il has
created a prestige for itself. has
proved to the merchants of the United
States that 1t is a valuable servant,
an employe of substantial possibili-
ties.
American merchants are not deal
ers in abstract quantities. in thrilling
anecdotes-they want TO know facts.
And when we are endeavoring to in
terest one of them in the Vim we
don't have to hand him out bundle
of empty air about what our car did
in the Vosges or across the Bug-we
can show him exactly how 1t Is hene-
filing merchants in his own line,
either in his own city or In others
that he knows as well as his own;
how IL is cutting down costs, improv-
ing service, widening possibilities OF
development under conditions perfect
ly analogous to those he contends
with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30

All of us remember the old and
richly human parable-"the man who
builded on the sand and the man who
builded on a rock"
1t is parable whose application
goes eternally winding through life;
1t finds it's place not only in the souls
OF men, but in all the evolutions OF
commercial enterprise. 1t is par
able whose appeal we have been al
ways awake to-the lesson of which
we have sought TO benefit by when
looking to the future of the Vim.
The Europeon struggle. which at
first dealt such a blow to American
business. soon showed itself a rich,
a lavish benefactor TO many an in
dustrial establishment on this side
of the water Not the least of those
10 feel the generosity of this purse
reaching out from the war cloud was
the automobile industry.
We all know what an important
part the motor car has played TN the
armies of each of the contending ma
tons
Almost from the fall OF the first
Belgian fortresses the demand Of Eu
rope for motor trucks OF every de-
scription has been both urgent and
persistent
Following a perfectly natural Inn
pulse to get their share of these dol
lars OF Mars" many American firms
directed every effort to supplying the
European market
We did not.
To us. no less than to the others.
this ready money appealed. We were
Il comparatively npw cuncern-the
returns from quick and ample sales
were far from Indifferent to us. But
We paused long enough to look into
the future.
We saw that sooner or later the