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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-04-21

1t was past midnight. Mrs. Bascomb
was reading very interesting novel.
She was surprised when the clock struck
the half hour, and laid her book down.
Not that she felt sleepy, but she had just
determined that she would sleep down
stairs in the new folding.bed in the back
parlor. There were portieres between
the rooms, but these were drawn back
and hung limp on either side.
The "bod" was large handsome book
case, with bric-a.brac on its top shelf.
Mrs. Bascomb let it down and admired it
from all sides. 1t took up all the space
between the walls, except just room
enough for her to pass to the little table
under the mirror, where Howard's revolt
yer lay. She now pushed this further
back aud laid her watch aud chain-her
Welding present from her father--her
diamond graduation ring, her diamond
engagement ring and her purse, which
she took out of the pocket of her dress,
on the table in shining heap.
~ wonder if lie marrei the tall, thin
one, or the short, homely one" she said
to herself, and, going out into the par
lor, picked up the book again, aud was
soon deep in the plot.
A noise reused her. She looked at the
folding doors leading into the hall.
They were locked, she knew. Then she
turned her eyes toward the back parlor.
"It's the new folding bed getting
used to being open," she thought, con
scious Of a slight exhilaration in the re-
glon of her heart Then she glanced al
a mirror, in which she saw the full
length figure of man standing back oil
the portieTes.
| have heard it said, or read some.
where, that every man is ready to pro-
tect woman from every other man ex
cept himself At that moment Lottie
Bascomb would rather have seen tige
standing ready to devour her. Her mex
surprise was at his manner OF address:
GOOD evening, ma'am," and h
stepped from the porticre and stood be
fore her. "You needn't be frightened
amt goin' to hurt YOU
"What do you wantl" Her voice die
not even tremble.
al want the money your husban,
brought home that he's goin' to take t
New York tomorrow.
~ don't know what money you mean
but my husband is on his way to Ney
York now. He left to-day at noon"
She had risen from her chair an
started forward to reach the revolver
But she could not outwit the disap'
pointed and enraged burglar.
He sprang to intercept her, an
struck his foot against the folding bed
throwing himself across 1t in his attemp
to retain his balance. There was grind
ing, whirring sound aud complete dis
appearance Of one Of the principals i
this affair.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-04-21

manly nature. Then she saw that the
house was locked up, sent Kitty to bed
and went into her front parlor, which
was lighted and COSY, Just as II the mas
ter OF the house were at home.
II must send fathers message to How
ard, >" she solIliquizei, aud seating her
self at the pretty little desk which had
been one OF her wedding presents, she
wrote a postal card. After giving the
business from her father, she added one
for herself. When the card was al
dressed she went to the window and
looked out, wondering why she had not
thought 10 write it earlier in the even
ing. There was a mail box diagOnally
across the street on the corner.
"lH lust run across aud mail it. I'll
leave the door open-it won't take a
moment"
Taking wrap from the hat-tree in
the hall, she threw it about her, saw
that no one was passing, and slipped
out. 1t took her only a moment to drop
that card in the box and run back to the
house. The door was ajar as she had
left it, no one was on the street; but in
that one moment
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-04-21

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28
LET EN- FIGHT.

German Bugs Us. West Virginia Bugs
CHARLESTON. w. VA. Apr, 90
Prof. A. D. Hopkins. Etomolo-
gist at the West Virginia Agricul'
tural Experiment. Station al
Morgantown, is in the city. Pro-
fessor Hopkins has in the last
few years made careful study
of tine causes of destruction OF
cur pine forests and finds that a
small insect in the bark causes
the destruction of the tree. Dur
ing the last summer he spent
some time in the forests in Ger
many studying the insects that
he found there and their habits.
He found a small prolific insect
which feeds upon the injurious
one, multiplies rapidly and is
not injurious to timber Several
thousands Of these have since
been imported and are being
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28

In the city a few hours Wednes-
day. He was returning from
Huntington where he was attend.
ing the funeral OF his brother,
who was killed in the recent rail-
road accident near there.
Two murderers under sentence
Of death escaped from Sing Sing
prison New York, last week. It
has caused considerable excite
ment all over that state.
Charles Morris and Henry
Brinker, Of Richie county. had
an alteration over who should
escort a girl home from a box
supper. Brinker cut Morris SO
seriously in the face and abdomen
that his lie is despalred or. A
warrant has been issued for his
arrest,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28
APRIEST CONVICTED

GENEsEE, N. Y April p.
Judge Nash this morning seuten-
ced Father Charles Flatherty Is
seven years and six months Id
the penitentlary, Father Fla.
herty pays the penalty OF the law
for using the Catholic church and
his authority as priest of God In
attempting the ruin Of an mao
cent young girl. He was given
a jury trial which began April IL.
1t was one of the most sensation.
al trials ever heard in Genesee.
the court room being crowded
with spectators from adjoining
towns for miles around. The
injured girl, Miss Mary Sweeney
is the pretty sixteen year-ol i
ward of Mr.. MI. Noonan. Father
Flatherty was always considered
one of the most pious and was
likewise one Of the most learned
and eloquent Catholic clergymen
in the state.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28
ACCIDENT

WESTON, W. VA. April 49,
Train No. Al on the Gauley divi-
sion Of the West Virginia & Pitts
burgh railroad was derailed to.
day. It was caused by a broken
switch in the yards at Centralia
and made q bad wreck. tearing
up about one hundred feet Of
track. A large section force was
Immediately put TO work TO clear
tho main track. The tank OF the
engine was turned upside down
in such a manner that it was me-
cessary to use jacks to raise it TO
q certain height in order to shove
it off the main track. Just as
the section men were in the act
OF doing this the tank slipped on
the jacks, catching five OF the
men, killing j. v. Dennison, OF
Centralia, breaking one arm of
John Lloyd, both legs of Henry
Skinner, one leg of William
Roane and crushing both legs
and injuring the back of George
Shorts. The president OF the
road, Senator Camden, and Vice.
President Kunst were on a
special train en- route to Gauley
and arrived at Centralia few
hours after the accident. They
gave their personal attention to
the injured. arranging special
train from Sutton 10 bring doc
tors, who say all have probably
received fatal injuries, but they
have hopes Of saving two out of
the five.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28

seer, and invite the traveller to
turn aside for refreshments"
The following day we laid by
to await the arrival of the OK
teams. At this encampment we
met some Mexicans, who had
been over the mountains to trade
with the Indians. The Colonel
purchased a few mules. The
messes bought dried meat, but
owing to it being so fat and oily
it was believed to be horse flesh.
But let that be as it may, |
thought it was the best dried
meat / had ever eaten.
CONTINUED.
H. W. BIGLER.
81. George, Utah.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28
BeHva Lockwood Opern House,
Friday, April rs. subject: us
rilarriage a fniIurew
Married on Horseback.

INDEX
At about 8 o'clock p. M, April
~, 1893, the officiating minister
and wife, and Miss Sadie Martin.
visiting relative. were suddenly
aroused by the voice Of the
bride groom, and in order to COM
ply with an ancient costume we
all arose, and with oil in our
vessels, and lighted lamp went
forth to meet him; when 10 and
behold we met the parties on
horseback. and there with old
earth for our carpeting. the star
ry heavens for covering, and
shades of night for curtains, Mr.
Lucius r. Sturm and MissMartha
Nutter entered the blissful fields
of matrimony. Mr.. Sturm is q
son of Commissioner Sturm, Of
Harrison county. =. p. SApP,
Shinnston. w. Va.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28
1ns eo1I1e sou00l zLsoyzox

,,
Ane Aussrallan oallot law VIII
noe prevail AZ me coming May
election neid Tor selecting school
omcers' the ammended act
passed oy the last Legislature
MOI taxing enecs untli after the
nme 1or holding TINS election.
ooaros Of nuucat'on must there
lore prepare poll books as here
tof9re' commissioners have
been appointed by the county
court at the following places to
conduct the election;
CoAL-Jonnson's reed STABLES
~ :. STOUT n AIMS and q. Y
soutnern' Com RS.
CLARK-Court House. Harvey
". Harmer' w. Perry Camp and
Andy ?. Cr1ss' Com'rs.
SLAY-iown Hail. Shinnston'
2. =. tseeuer' :. q. Fleming and
L. = howand, Com'rs.
IENMiLE-Cherry Camp; u. b.
hooinson, James Bumgardner
ana Y. Y. =. Brake. Com'rs.
EAGLE -Lumberport;M.L i. Rib
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28
JOHN W. THORN.


Like a flash of darkness in the
clear sky of MONDAY, came the
announcement on Wednesday
that one of Clarksburg's bright,
active and most useful business
men had been summoned by
deaths swift messenger.
On Saturday he was seen on
the street in the fill enjoyment
Of health and seemingly in the
acme of his usefulness. He had
just that day returned from New
York City. On Monday he was
unconscious and SO remained un
til his death which occur. ed
about noon on Wednesday. The
trouble was a serious disorder of
the bowels. His frank, good
natured countenance, his cheer
full words and his cordial greet.
ings will be missed by large
number of his warm friends
in this city. He was sole
proprietor Of the wholesale pro.
duce establishment Of J. ".
\ Thorn a. Co.. and was working
up a very large trade, his being
one of the largest produce CON
Germs in the State. Mr.. Thorn
was about ~ years old and leaves
a wife and two daughiers-Alice
and Florence. Alice, the oldest,
is scarcely fourteen years of age
and her sister much younger.
They are exceedingly bright and
pretty girls and are universal
favorites. Mrs. Thorn nee Miss
Columbia Cuttings, is a sister OF
Prof. John G. Cuttings, and IN
her great bereavement has the
sympathy OF many friends.
Mr.. Thorn left his family com
fortably provided for, having
life insurance TO the amount Of
over $4,000 in addition to his
property. He made friends
easily, was a moral, uprightman,
kind to his friends and devoted
to his family. Although not .
member of church, he seemed to
Eenioy attending its services and
contributed literally TO the its
financial calls. He was just the
kind of man we could i'll afford to
lose He has crossed the
boundaries of time and let us
hope that in the great beyond he
shares freely the unbounded
mercies Of Almighty God.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28

/, \
Some OF our reports from the
country were lost this week. This
accounts for them not appearing.
The Worlds Far rate from
Clarksburg to Chicago and re-
turn is s20.55. Tickets ON sale
every day. which viii be good
returning until Nov. IA.
A very attractive display show
ing the change that can be pro-
duced by filtering our hydrant
water, may be seen in front OF
Osburn's shoe store.
The annual G. A. r. Encamp-
ment took place at Grafton
Wednesday and Thursday OF this
week. Several Grand Army
men from Clarksburg attended
and an interesting meeting is re-
ported.
The Quest. the official organ Of
the Prohibition party. and which
has been purchased by Capt.
Frank Burt, will not be moved to
Fairmopt. A home has been pur.
chased for it in Wheeling and
there it is to stay. Mrs. N. r.
G. Morrow will occupy the
editorial chair.
A. G. Citizens barn at Newton,
was totally destroyed by fire
last Tuesday, loss about five
hundred dollars. One OF his la.
borers left his coat hanging in
the barn. The coat contained
over ore hundred dollars in
money and other valuables. which
we're burned. Mr.. Giffen had
just filed the barn with hay.
John j. Cornwell, Of Romney,
editor of the Hampshire Rerie,c,
has been appointed to.a fat job
as State Statlstican" for West
Virginia. for the A0ricultur raj
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28

General Harrison paidSl25 and
a premium of S25 for his choice
of a pew in the First Presbyter-
ian church, at indianapolis. the
other day.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28
|1aEated by PROB. Hopl,

pafated by Prof. Hopkins
aNong the pine regions Of the
A'e in order to save as much
0 the remaing timber as possible.
Re has with him several thous-
ssa Of the little specimens and
H''| leave tomorrow for Raleigh,
Webster, Pocahontas. Randolph
ANR Fucker counties to distribute
s'|Nn among the forests. The
Strpctive ones disappear rap
+ before theirhungry enemies,
az As the latter multiply so fast
Il rs probable the timber will be
Fed. Prof. Hopkins. whose
'V&fk alone il he succeeds in saw
'rk the pine timber OF the State,
3 prove the value OF the station
'he people of the State. He
the other departments Of
'ff station are all doing good
and that everything about
11e station is moving on smooth
There is no friction among
.'e professors and the work is
toing on successfully.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28

The Parkersburg State Journal
a editorially: Major A. G.
aeore, Of Clarksburg. who has
ZEN filing a good position in the
apartment of Justice at Wash
tlon, has resigned. It is un-
..stood that his successor will
be appointed for several
.&pths' Mr.. Winfield Scott,
|s|'ior Of the Clarksburg Ne,cs,
i sn applicant for the place. He
rover Cleveland's own kind
. Democrat, but we would be
n 70 see him appointed, be-
|ase heis . West virginlan and
boa fellow
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28
ECHOES or socErI.


The rumor that BuckhaDno1
would have a regular deluae 81
weddings this spring has bean
verified.
that it is not:just the best tb;SD
to do to recognize too many es
aquintances when going aS
street." A young lady Is Ssh
presumed to be watchine 6a}6
SIDES oi tha ssrsel Iai u.er. a:
An engagement does not al.
ways mean q wedding these
days.
In old times royal courts had
professional testers to amuse
home and abroad for exclusive
circles is made by social
leaders,
There came waited over the
waters from Bermuda. that
of the matrimonial engagement
of another New York girl 10
an English army officer.
A wedding in Paris in May
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28
q GEORGE, UTAH,

XVI Z
April 27. 1898.
On the evening of the goth
ssvember every man in the camp
Il visited bystwo fatherly men
.lrising and requesting all at
syer time to unite in asking
rs Lord to direct our course for
\ best, even TO changing the
|.ipd 81 the Colonel not to go
pugh the copper mine coun-
These two men had been
,Dointed by Brigham Young
bcDansel and advise and act as
,hers to the boys of the battal-
h. Of this the Colonel knew
,thing, and the men were Of the
pinion that to march through
b country where the enemy
sre stationed without an en-
ugenent would be impossible.
The next morning we were on
Asmarch, but had not proceeded
r on the road leading south
hen the colonel called a halt,
uking first in one direction and
ben in another and said. this is
ss my course. | don't want
getunder General Wool and
BE my trip. I was ordered to
sliornia, and with an oath he
Sore that he was not going all
pund tine world to get to Cali
mia; that he would go there or
'in the attempt, turning to his
er and said, BLOW the right.
plead the way directly west
sId."
telling Of relief. and thanks
s0od was in every heart. Our
ayers were answered.
The next morning we were
sywatering our animals til
arly II O'Clock, having to drive
lastock two miles too water
'lihad been found late the pre-
0us evening by the guides.
ter filling our canteens we
ifched about eighteen miles
q camped without wood or
a'er Our guides were still
asad insearch of water. Near
y setting of the sun we saw, in
\ distance, a smoke, believed
Yea signal that water was
'lAd and by sunrise the next
''llng' we were on the march,
Saat p. m. arrived AT the spot
'ne spring was SO small we
z ordered to continue ten or
we miles further whore ii
sald water was plentiful.
lug OK teamswere Still behind,
orders were left for them to
y mere WATERWAYS so scarce
lalled to get a drop. and
: lew men got any. / was
|. .' y = was a olefnllof water,
le Colonel and his staff rode
nv thelr mules drink it.
'l'sle left was gathered up
y sponges by thirsty soldiers
pslslen their parched lips. Ii
~ antll 9 O'clock at night
front rank reached the
y o. the west side Of d dry
,-e !, Jay was a day Of suffer
J. Men and teams gave out,
y Y were all hours Of the
y coming into camp.
/, t y = how provoking ii
! ~ - 1t seemed there was a
y olly . short distance away,
~, . . never gain on it as
/. soout the same distance
inps 4 mirage, and this
sss . 2 ny mind what Hittell,
ssoD, francisco, says in his
Anss. lSes of Calf orniar
i IisSs,s, the remarkable scenes
sss y !. IN California are, the
ssas7 y u the mirage seen fire.
sossal u the deserts Of the
ss's se and the Great Basin.
Ssstls,a ranges 50 far distant
IA \ yellow the horizon, are
sSssa ,se INTO view in distant
ahEs sglag outlines. Appar-
q clear water are often
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28

II seems to be pretty well set
tied that M. ]. O'Kane is to be
the next postmaster at Wheeling.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28
THE MORMONS.
|a,v they Were Exiled From
Illinois in 1915

historical sketches are written
i !. Ts -, by d Mormon minister
4 w \. u NJ, Years .lgoliyed in CIarksbnrg.
'eo nI.r K now 4 resident of Utah. ED.
4, M Continued from Number 1o.l
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28

The rumor that Buckhapnon
would have a regular deluge ot
weddings this spring has been
verified.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28

An engagement does not al
ways mean a wedding these
days.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-04-28

When a young lady of the
period says she has Tilted a Ger
tain fashionable gent it is very
difficult to tell just who was
lifted.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-07-28

As surely az any known effect follows a cause
Just 50 surely will disease of the kidneys sue
coed their inactivity. if that i~naction be no,
promptly remedied. Come to the rescue with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which gives a
healthful impulse to the action of both the kid.
neys and the bladder. without exciting them,
like an unmedicated ssimulant. Rendered ac
tive by this genial diuretic and tonic, they per
form their functions thoroughly and regularly,
removing from the system impurities which be.
get rheumatism, dropsy gravel, Bright's dis.
ease, diabetes and catarrh Of the bladder. The
contraction Of either one Of these formidable
maladies Is the penalty exacted by nature for
Indifference TO that plain warning-sluggish
action Of the kidneys. When this exists. n I a
moment should be lost in the use of the remedy
indicated. Bear iii mind that the Bitters will
relieve with equal promptitude disorders of the
stomach, liver, bowels and nervous system. and
cure or prevent malarial complaints.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-07-28

Assuming that many Of our readers
will be able to spend only a week at the
fair. the following program is offered by
a sight-seer of much experience: De
vote the first day to a view Of the
grounds. approaching. if possible. by
boat from Chicago. and landing at the
great pier. Start from the ~manufactur-
ers building. passing the statute of the
republic. around the foot of the basin.
to the noble agricultural building. then
machinery hall. the administration build
ing. state buildings. transportation and
horticultural buildings. The second
day can be wholly spent in the manu-
features and liberal arts building. and
even then. only "a general impression can
be carried away. The third day can be
given to "A tour of machinery hall. the
mines. electricity and transportation
buildings. The fourth day spend in the
building IT agriculture. where are eigh-
teen acres of exhibits. The fifth day
one should visit the women's and chill
dren's buildings. where a few hours may
be pleasantly spent. The greater part
of this day should be devoted to the
magnificent displays Of painting. engrav-
ing and sculpture in the fine arts build
ing. The sixth day we will spend the
morning in "a tour Of the midway plais.
ance, where are many curious attrac-
tons. In the afternoon one may take a
farewell walk through the main grounds
and IA parting glance at the grand BULL
ings. and We have seen something Of the
Columbian exposition. To arrive in
Chicago in good trim for such a week.
buy your railroad ticket over the Bur.
lington Route. Yonr home ticket
agent can supply you. Oh write to W. J.
{. Kenyon. st. Paul. MINI.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-07-28
REFORM
The Board at Trustee. Receive Bids for
the Proposed isuiidin".

some time since the board &. trustees
OF the state reform school advertised foi
bids for the construction Of the main
building and today IA designated as
the time for opening the same.
Promptly at noon Judge Streyell
called the board to order. all OF the
members and Clerk Collins being in at
tendance. There were six offers made
two from Miles City and tour from out
side parties. The following were the
figures Of the bidders:
}. W. Shackleton. Butte. slS.747.
Guy * White. Helena. 1900.
Naples * Stuart. Miles City. SO, 765.
the board Of trustees to furnish all
brick. rough rock and electric wiring.
Larsen a Smith. Miles City. ST. .OlO.
p. II. Donovan Il Son, St. Paul.
$751; JOB.
NJ. J. McCune. Butte. $3.50.
All Of the bidders offered to do the
work in accordance with Architect
Cars plans and specifications. and give
a good and sufficient bond for the faith
full performance of the contract.
1t had been thought that the work
could be done for about $4,000. but as
all the offers exceeded that sum consid-
erably. the board decided to consider
the matter until 7:3O o'clock this even
ing, to which time an adjournment was
taken.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-07-28

The new was flashed over the wires
last night that General Manager W. S.
Mellen of the Northern Pacific Railroad
company had died during the day at
Spokane. 1t will be remembered that
Mr.. Mellen and a party Of friends passed
through here west bound only a few
days since on a fast-time special. It
seems that Mr.. Mellen had reached
Spokane. where he was attacked with
cholera morbus. dying yesterday after
loon rs stated. The remains will prob
ably pass through this city. en- route to
St. Paul. some time tomorrow.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-07-28

Trains are 10Y well loaded in both
directions. the only noticeable shortage
being in 'drummers' or travelling men.
This. however. is more than compen
stated for by the vast amount OF circulars
being sent out by caste. firms. The
general depression has compelled the
wholesale houses to retrench. and the
travelling man has been the first to feel
weight OF the AK. Local houses gener-
ally express themselves as well pleased
with the change. and are glad to get rid
Of the majority OF that class OF callers.