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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
A Talented Listener.

Maurice was good listener a
good talker. l should not say good
conversational, but sublime monol-
ogist. He was patient, too, of other
monologists. 4 remember, he sad
to me once, 4 was asked to meet Sir
James Macintosh. Sir James was
good enough to say he had long
wished to converse with me. From
the moment we came into each 9th.
er's presence Sir James talked inces-
sanity. He talked all the afternoon
very charmingly no doubt, but l had
not once the opportunity of saying a
word. When we parted, said Mau.
rice, with gentle but humorous
smile, Sir James expressed himself
delighted with my conversation and
In full agreement with all my sent.
ments He said he had never spent
more delightful afternoon. Con
tennnrarv Review.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

orators. It IS a Isl Of the great
measures put through by the
last Congress. They are as fol.
lows
We have repealed the McKiD.
we have greatly reduced tax.
we have made living cheaper.
We have made all money tax.
able.
we have taxed surplus in.
comes.
we have restored freedom of
elections.
we have reduced public ex.
penditures. and we have declared
uDdying hostility TO all trusts
and monopolies organized for the
oppression of the people"
What a record. Can any labor.
ing man find sentence there
that has brought him relief:
Farmer, how is 1t with you? Are
your taxes lower: Are you get
ting your living cheaper? Sugar
has gone up. Wool is lower
than it has been for years.
Wages in every field are lower.
You have heard the rumble of
strikes, broken banks and tramp
ing Coxeyites. Where. owhere.
have you been relieved? You
have heard of the starving men
and women in our great cities.
and the New York World has
told you how they are being fed
at soup houses.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
A.hantee saerlans.

THE most savage and horrible Of
all the barbarous customs of the
Ashantees in Africa, said Professor
W. G. Steadman of Washington. .is
that Of celebrating the death Of a
king or great noble by a sacrifice of
other lives. Indeed almost all of
their anniversary rites are attended
by holocaust of human beings
They believe that when a king or a
noble dies he must have wives and
slaves in the next world, Just as he
had in this, and in order that these
may not be wanting the simple ex-
pedient is resorted TO of killing his
wives and slaves and sending them
after him. Rude and bloody ceremo-
MES mark the practice Of this Gus
tom, which are continued for about
week. Strange to say, numerous
volunteers are always found who are
not only ready but anxious to be Of
fered up in honor of dead king
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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
THE LATEST MARKETs.
BAITnfoKE CATTLE llARKE1.
WEDNESDAY,. Sent IL, $50.

hEuAEaDAfs 6epL Il, 1874
BEEF CATTLE There were not many
toy cattle among the offerings. bat there
we're enough for the demand. The cat
lie offered consisted very largely Of me-
dun and ordinary grades. The cattle
iatrly held their own from the opening
70 the close, and prices were fully MP 70
those ruling last week The medium
and common cattle particularly the lat
tr-vere easier than last week. and be-
came very dull long before the close of
the market Prices 2a4tc; most sales
2!a4ic per pound.
Prices Of Beef Cattle this week ranged
As follows: Best beeyes a 30a4 %. those
generally rated first quality SO s7as q,
medium or good fair quality - 1853 ..
and ordinary thin steers. oxen aud COWS
S2a2 30 per 100 pounds.
OF the cattle received Loco head came
from West Virginia, 1903 head from
Virginia, 220 head from Ohio and 2U7
head from Kentucky, 80 head from
Penpsy!Tania and Is head from Mary
laud
Total receipts for the week 3. $50 head.
against 2s9G last week. and 2. 22j head
saile tune last year.
SHEEP ASD LANES - Owing TO the
falling of III the numbero Of the receipts
as compared WITH last week, sheep sell
At 2a2sc, lambs aia4c per pound gross
stock ewes 55c TO = y per herd
PHILADELPHIA. PA, Sept i2.-The
receipts were: IVES; Philadelphia ward
beeres, 500 heal, sheep, 1890 head
hogs, $50 heai. North PENNSYLVANIA
yard. beeyes. 80 head; sheen, !. 900 head !:
hogs. JOJ head. Total for the week.
b-eSes. 5,330 Lead. sheep. IL, 200 head /;
hogs- G.3Uy head. Previous week. beeves,
:. lGy head; sheep. l2. coo head; hogs
j,5UO head
Beef Cattle were only in fair demand
and prices closed firm on all grades but
common. Quotations: Extra, 5a5ic;
good, 44a4sc; medium, 4a4!c; common.
3ta3sc; culls, 2!a3ic.
higher. Quotations: Extra, 3taSsc.
good. Babe; medium, 2taS.c; common.
la24c; lambs, 2!ailc.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

They had been talking Of the different
occupations Of men and Of men in gen.
eral when the teacher asked the head Of
the class if he know what wag was.
Failing to give satisfactory answer, the
little boy spoke up. Il know, man. .
well, what is wag?" "a happy dogs
tail, man." said the boy promptly
Boston Courier.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
MONDAY. SEPT. a.

The list Of delegate. viii be
found on third page Of this issue.
We had obtained these lists about
all from early reports before the
regular secretaries sent in their
lists. This accounts for the fact
that we have them differently
arranged and in some instances
have rot given the alternates.
We regret that we were not able
to print each report as it was
sent to Us. but there were too
many Of them for US to manage
in 50 short a time. Next week
we will try and publish the nomi-
nees for President and Commits
sioner Of Board of Education pro.
vided all are sent in to us in time.
The primaries were well attended
all over the county and the dele
gates were selected without spirit
ed contests or i'll feeling from any
quarter.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
]. NJ. Jerers.

Eli. telegram The a bov e
named gentleman IS announced
as a candidate for the House of
Delegates subject to the decision
of the Republican County Con.
vention which will assemble in
Clarksburg on Monday the 9th
instant.
Having had an acquaintance
with Mr.Jeffers these many years
and knowing well his sterling
character as a citizen, and patriot
| wish to say few words in his
behalf. Mr.. LETTERS, while a very
young man recruited a company
of Infantry for the Federal army,
of which he was made Second
Lieutenant. He served faithful
ly until the end of the war re-
ceiving his discharge as First
Lieutenant. to which rank he had
previously arisen.
After the war he settled in
Salem, this county, where he
still resides. He engaged in the
mercantile business and by con
Quoting the same on basis of
the strictest integrity he won the
confidence of the entire communi-
ty. By honest dealing and close
attention to business he acquired
a deserved competency. Mr..
LETTERS has found time amidst his
active pursuits to inform himself
thoroughly on the current topics
of the day. In 1872 he was
nominated Senatorial delegate to
the State convention which was
called TO amend the State Con
stitution. The Senatorial dis
trict then consisted of the com.
ties Of Harrison, Doddridge.
Ritchie and Peasants. He made
very creditable canvass, his
competitor being Col. Ben viii
son, but the district being over
whelmingly Democratic he was
defeated. He is a good speaker.
His Republicanism is unauestion-
ed and his moral character IN
sullied. AS legislator he would
do honor 70 Harrison county and
the State OF West Virginia.
A FRIEND.
P. S.-Mr. LETTERS regrets very
much that he will not have the
opportunity Of seeing all the
delegates prior to the convention
but the writer cheeerfully recon-
mends him TO the delegates Of
the convention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
The e. A. II.

Forty thousand men who fought
to save the Union marched
Though the cities Of Pittsburgh
and Allegheny last Tuesday. The
old familiar war tunes 10 which
they and their comrades rushed
70 victory or to death filled the
air and echoed back from the
surrounding hills. The music in
their hearts beat as in the stir.
ring times Of thirty years ago.
and brought the flush Of patriot
ism and courage TO their cheeks.
Several were there from Har-
rison county and number from
Clarksburs who report very
grand time.
West Virginia turned out about
500 strong. In the line was Bat.
terry D. First regiment Of West
Virginia, 30 men. H. Seaman. of
Wheeling stogie fame. Few Of
the boys wore uniforms, but look-
ed well.set up lot Of veterans all
the same. Commander Craso
and Adjutant General Joseph II.
Ankle We're accompanied by 20
aides.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

KEEP your eye on Dayton, the
brilliant young statesman from
Barbour county. He is the man
ofdestiny, and Chairman William
L. Wilson will certainly be re-
leased from his contract to de-
stroy West yirginia's coal and
wool industries.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT,
JAMES E. Law.

Weare authorized to announce James
Z. Law. Of Ten Mile District, candi-
date for the Office of County Superin-
tendent Of Free Schools subject 10 the
decision Of the Republican nominating
convention Of Harrison county.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
Awnl.Ing 70 me Grim nnnll,r.

Mr.. Saphead during the honeymoon
When did my little duckie darling first
discover that she loved mes
Bride (sweetlyl-When found myself
getting angry every time any one called
you fool.-Tit-Bits.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

The glorious news from Yer
mont and Maine should encour-
age Republicans to keep up the
fight.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
OFFICIAL COUNTY DIRECTORY

Circuit Court conyenes on the second
tuesdays OF January, May, and Septen-
County Court convenes in March.
June, September and December of each
year.
The Federal Court holds two sessions
annually In Clarksburg, converting In
April and again in October.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

Chairman Louis 5. Delaplain,
Of the Congressional committee
has issued an invitation 10 Capt.
Dovener for a joint debate with
Col. John A. Howard. The chal-
lenge states that il is the desire
Of the committee to have joint
debates during the campaign be-
tween the candidates in every
county in tho district
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
Announcements.
LEGISLATURE.

We are authorized TO announce j. II.
Jefers, Of Salem, as a candidate for
House OF Delegates. subject to the de.
oision Of the Republican county con-
yention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
NOTICE OF AN ORDER OF REF.
~ ERENCE.

A. w. Fittro vs.. Samuel S. Flovd.
George B. Floyd. William y. Floyd'
Harry Floyd, Samuel r. Steel, An.
drew J; Floyd Alstophius j. FLOYD,
Grace Stuart, Clinton Stuart, Cav
Stuart Robert VI. Stuart, Matte
Floyd, lisa Manley, Robert Manley.
benjamin Holden, Martha a. Flovd
II her own right as and Administrat-
M OF \. NJ Floyd, deceased, Pearl
Holden and hale Holden infant
children OF Benjamin Holden and
Eva Holden deceased In Chancerv,
To Andrew j. Floyd, Alstophius J.
Floyd, lisa Manley and Robert Manley.
Take notice that on the
nth DAY OF SEPT. 1891
l will move in the circuit court Of Har.
rison county, West Virginia, to he
then held at CIarksbure in said
county, that the above cause be refer.
red to commissioner in chancery OF
said court for the purpose of stating
the accounts of Martha A. Floyd as the
Administratrix of n. NJ. FLOYD deceas.
ed and of ascertaining and reporting Ia
said court the amount of indebtedness
Oh the estate OF said Floyd deceased. Ia
whom due and when payable and to re-
port upon any other matter which e 4
proper there should be commissioner
report in said cause.
This the 9th of August 1894.
A. w. FITTRO.
LEWIS G. LAWSON,
Counsel Tor PIff. 3a-4t
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
JUDGE yATaAx CORP
viii Decide Upon Question Rela,lpg
10 the south Carolina Riots.

BALTIMORE, sept. 13.-An in.
junction suit growing out Of the
South Carolina dispeusary riots
Of last March. came up before
Judge Nathan Golf in the United
States circuit court to-day. Gov.
ernor Tillman's dispensary spies
and raiders were one day attack.
ed by the enraged citizens of
Darlington. resulting in the death
and wounding Of number Of
constables. The Governor declar.
ed he would punish to the fullest
extent Of the Law his rebellious
people. and ordered several com.
panies OF militia to proceed to
the scene Of the uprising and re-
store order and the gubernatorial
authority
The Washington light infantry
Of Charleston fatty refused 10
obey the order. The Governor
thereupon issued an order com.
manding the company to surren-
der its arms and accoutrements.
This order was also disobeyed
and an appeal to the courts, which
came up to-day, was made for an
injunction to prevent the Cover
nor or any State officers from
taking pos ession of the arms.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

Name joins Vermont on the roll
Of honor Of patriotism. The Pine
Tree State and the Green Noun
tain State stand shoulder to
shoulder in their overwhelming
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
". A. MARSH.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the effice of County Superin-
tendent subject TO the decision Of the
Harrison county Republican nominat-
ing convention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

We may look for better times
this fall and we trust better
prices for farm products. The
recent elections indicate that the
Democratic party will 90 out Of
power as fast as the people can
get to vote. This means that the
glorious principles Of protection
will be fully restored and with a
Republican Congress this fall it
will be impossible for the free
trade party to pass any more
bills until 90, when Mr.. Cleve.
land will step out. We see no
reason why times should not i'm.
prove with such assurances as
these. All the people want is
confidence. The elections for
the past year have all shown
great Republican gains. just
as soon as the industrial world
can rest easy under the assur-
ance that we are going back to
protection and prosperity, we
ought to see an improvement.
Even wool ought to get a little
higher.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
D. II. WILLIS.

We are authorized to announce D. N.
Willis, of Clay district as a candidate
for the Office Of County Superintendent,
subject TO the decision of the Republi-
can county convention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

Your Uncle Tom Reed has
many reasons for being a de-
cidedly happy man. The recent
Democratic Congress had to
adopt his famous rules, and still
more recently the old Pine Tree
State has given him another en-
dorsement-the largest Repub,
lican majority he ever received
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
LEWIS G. LAWSON,
Counsel Tor PIff.
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

johnson C. Fleming's Exor. VS.. Por.
ter frum and others.
In pursuance of a decree OF the Cir.
cunt Court OF Taylor county, pronounc-
cd IN the above cause on the 18th day
OF November, 1888, l will sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder, on a
credit OF 9, IL and IS months, with in.
terest bearing bonds and security, at
the front door OF the court of TAYLOR
county on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 90, 1894,
at one O'Clock p. IN. the 40 acres Of
land, situate IN Harrison county. about
two miles from Tyrconnell, and the
same land conveyed to Porter Frum by
John Webb and wife.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

The Louisiana Democrats are
not too old to learn after all. The
indignant sugar planters of that
State, outraged by the refusal Of
Democratic Congress to pay
sugar bounty which the planters
have earned during the past
yeal, are organizing to elect Re.
publican members Of Congress
from Louisiana. On local issues
the sugar planters Of Louisiana
say they are still Democrats, but
on national issues, at least as far
as the protection of sugar is con.
cerned, they stand on the Re.
publican platform. The solid
South is breaking wide apart.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

AATEs n. DAWN

name Of james \. David rs q candidate
for County superintendent subject to
the decision ofthe Republican County
NOnNehtion.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

The Republican County Con-
gention promises to be one Of the
largest and most enthusiastic
gatherings in many years. Come
everybody and be welcome.
MONDAY. SEPT. a.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

HARVEY W, HARMER
For House Of Delegates-subiect to the
decision of Republican convention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

West virgiuia's four Republi-
can candidates for Congress are:
Hon. B. B. Dovener in the First.
Hon. A. G. Dayton in the Second.
Hon. j. H. Ruling in the Third
and Hon. Warren Miller in the
Fourth district.
No political party IL West Viz
ginia was ever in such a muddle
as the Democrats of the Fourth
Congressional district now find
themselves. Their nominee has
withdrawn from the race. the
new executive committee is with
out organization, and meetings
OF that committee have been
called for three different places
by three different people for this
week. and nobody knows which
call will be obeyed. 1t is a most
beautiful middle, and the Repub-
licans are enjoying it greatly
En-.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

SPEAKER CRISP has, at last,
announced a text for Democratic
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
JoRS ". Mason,
Commissioner

VVIRsN W NIh5UNt
Commissioner
Bond and security has been given in
the above mentioned suit by the said
special commissioner, as required bv
the decree entered therein.
i2-it +. J. BURDErr. Clerk
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the
estate OF Lewis B. Bond deceased, .are
requested to present the same at once
to me at Lost Creek, w. Va.
July 80, 1894, Ss-et.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14

Now is your chance to buy foot
wear and hats cheap. Go 10
Holmes Shoe Co. 40.tf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The accounts of the following named
hdnciaries are before me for settlement
Miller, deceased.
: James q. Moore guardian Of omer
Clyde Bailey guardian of Emma Bal.
a, g; Hall guardian of Iva Coffman.
: Blackburn Cunningham guardian Of
Blackburn Cunningham guardian Of
Minerva 7. Cunningham.
Blackburn Cunningham guardian Of
james A. Cunningham. '''''' =
Cletus Stout trustee of G. A. Davis.
]. I. Alexander administrator Of
Elizabeth Blake, deceased.
Given under my hand August 9th.
1884 JAMES n. DAVID.
42-2t Com'r Of Accounts.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.

Sealed proposals will be received nm.
til noon September 18th, 1894, for the
construction of bridge across Brown IS
Creek near the mouth thereof. Plans
and specifications can be seen at Coun-
ty Clerks office. "
b. B. STOUT,
4l-3t. Commissioner.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-09-14
lNoMMIssloNERls NoTIcE

The accounts Of the following fiducia-
ries are before me for settlement
Geo. T. Randall, guardian Of Clifford
r. Randall. :
Geo !. Randall, guardian Of Eugenius
:, Geo. T; Randall, guardian OF Ethel
: Geo Ss 7. Randall, guardian Of Benz.
John John N. Robinson, guardian Of G. A.
: John s 7. Martin, guardian Of Festus
ARTHUR H. CLARK,
Aug. %. '94.-42.2t. Com + Of Accounts
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-11

Memphis, Tenn, Nov, iO,-The forest
fires In Mississippi and Tennessee are
spreading with unabated fury and with
continuance OF the drought there is
no reason to expect a cessation of the
fires until incalculable damage shall
have been done.
So far the fire has covered all the
country from Marion to Jones' Land
ing, distance Of twenty-five miles
which it travelled IN four days The
burned territory Is about Ave miles
wide. Fortunately the territory is not
thlckly settled. The Payne and Green
plantations have been denuded OF all
| fencing and outbuildings standing
| corn and cotton have been swept away
| and fields left open TO the stock. IN
| shelby. Obion and Upton counties In
/ Tennessee there are other fires which
| threaten destruction TO hamlets that
| stand in their way and the bridges Of
/ the Chesapeake. Ohio and Southwest
I ern are also threatened.
In Arkansas thu tiames are spreading
in the vicinity OF Edmundson' y speclal
from Ripley, Tenn. to the CONNER
] cial Appeal says the people To-Day
rrayed or rain 10 check the fires that
rage in that section. Cotton and corn
fields are being destroyed with niue
chance of checking the flames Nearly
every creek and rlvulet Is dry and
water cannot be had TO assist in light
ing the fires dispatch from Green,
Vile. Miss. says that II train load Of
cotton on the Deer Creek branch OF
the Georgia Pacific caught fire from tho
blazing forests today ana WAS con
sumed. No.
A report comes from Nut Buin' lehI,
tat, torirht. that fire has broken uul
il, tb,t section and is fwespinB every
thing before it. The Are was STARED
Nv a negro woman who snueh' IT, burn
a rattlesnalse to death by bling boards
and weeds on the reptno and suchlhs
a match to 1t. The ilames al iast ae'
counts mad swept over savera' c"l''i
] fields