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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-04-02
WEST VIRGINIA.
BY PRO-. John g. Cuttings, in West
Rirginin School Journal. y

BY PRO-. John g. Cuttings, in West
Rirginia School Journal.
Good country ?" yes, where the
Mountain wall
Doth stay the widest winds that blow;
Who're majestic forest trees wave tall.
And nod their shadows on the
eEard below. -
To the westward in the vale of paradise!
Flow The winding stretches OF the
nBeauti.ul River =
And every prospect is q glad surprise.
Where Ohio's waves in the sunlight
culver.
Amid the rounded hills, and the inter-
yales,
The miners harvest is Of coal and oil /;
Pure 4 The air, and sweet contentpre.
wills.
Where abundance requites the farmers
toll.
Yes, Ssb.per li5eri montani.
And in all the wide world. round
Than thy mountain mem o Allegheny!
No sturdier race can be found.
The wanderer from these hills. nfar to
~ roam.
Never bones to a land his heart SO fllls /;
Aud inlreams, he will yearn for his
Mountain home
For th trees. and the grass, and the
arkling rills !
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-04-02
'euy postmasters!
Ibseling clarksDurg. West
Union and Salem
Cases Settled.
ne plums for other West
virginians.

|,al to .Iournal.l
Washington, D. @. March 21.-
|neressman Dayton has already
Dosed of a large number OF
Etodice cases, among them Edi-
Holt is named for Grafton,
4 Hon. Jas. W. White Of King
id In the First district Rep
|s,,ative Dovener announces
] A. A. Bee forthe West Union
ktoIIice and Hon. George Wise
wheeling. At harrisburg the
ltunate man is Stuart F. Reed,
. will receive the appointment
postmaster. Senator Reed is
6sen after mature deliberation,
/ Mr.. Dovener, as in the
Keeling instance, believes it is
Tier to let all concerned know
his decision. In the case of
Reed Senator Elkins and the
ire West Virginia delegation
we'll as the State administra-
L have endorsed Capt. Doven-
selection and the appoint
Mt will probably be made at
expiration of the customary
/ years. Announcement has
6been made that ]. j. Flani-
|, will be recommended for
EN-.
President Mckinley has de-
ed that Congressman from the
ferent States shall make their
Dmmendat iiops q. him for
eral positions to be given to
n State and in all cases where
agreement is reached
appointment will be made.
rule is heartily approved by
and the President insists that
lad recommendations are made
representatives will be re-
nsible to their constituents.
selecting the higher Federal
6tions for West Virginia the
lgressmen have not been SO
tunate. 1t has been settled
! Col. N. B. Scott, Of Wheel
will be named as Commits
her of Internal Revenue; sal
100000. And Editor Chas.
Nett Hart will go as Minister
Slombia at a salary of S1o,-
DO. Rumor has it that a SEES
recently held at the home OF
ator Elkins lasted until mid
BIT at which an effort was made
rroa unon the three big fed
appointments in the State,
marshalship, collectorship and
riot attorneyship.
hey foundit impossible to set
Dn a basis which would be
sfactory, and SO the matter tie
be left where it is for a while
ser.
here is no great hurry about
king recommendations to the
sident for these Offices, as the
missions of the incumbents
not expire until June or July.
Ions. A. B. White, Thos. =.
lis, Geo. M. Bowers and o. a.
ty are the candidates for col
Or. While Judge Jno. A.
lpbell, Sam Burdett and 3.
|Fitch are hustling for the
d of U. S. District Attorney.
thought that either Capt. J.
Thompson or Chas. D. Elliot
be made Marshal, most PEG.
thinking Thompson will be
kshal and Elliot chief deputy.
President Mckinley
bling the boys to let the o Offices .ss
Y until we get a tariff bill
! viii lift this great country
Of bankruptcy.
is fortunate for thecollegiate
III of the country that while
D.,,;5aoti 10 n nchorad |
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-04-02

CorrespondlngIy low fates 1Ko'11
other stations, =, H.. "a
GOOD for trip from Washington to Bait-
more more and return at any time during the
time limit. ,.,.,. ,..,
est B & o Agent
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-04-02

Those who want to take out
shares of Building Association
stock should remember that they
han commence any time with the
Home Builders Building and
Loan Association. You don't
have to wait for the end Of q
series or year. but the books are
always open at D. K. Reed q Cos
Store. a1tf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-04-02

All kinds of flowers, plants and
floral designs ordered on short
notice at Nusbaums book store,
Main street. 2l-2t'
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-04-02
Our City,.
What Clarksburg May Be-
come.

ears sp e q I I q
wal { j n g tor
somethi n g TO
turn up has
retarded many
business enter.
pri 8 9 s a n d
caused IN q n y
towns and cities
to drift along
until they be-
co N 9 ''b q c X
numbers an d
were no longer
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-04-02

reckoned among the active forces
of modern civilization. The TELE-
GRAM has more than once allud.
ed to the fact that Clarksburg
was most favorably located to be.
come the leading city of Central
West Virginia. During the per.
iod when most towns we're prac-
tically dead Clarksburg was
moving steadily onward. The
old buildings that have stood for
years unsightly and unrepaired
have in very many instances
been torn away and new struc-
lures. mafnificent substantial
modern have been substituted.
Former residents VINO occasional
ly return are amazed at the
transformation. They exclaim
what has happened to Clarks-
burgs" The change is not hard
to explain. Our people have
simply commenced to turn
things up, without waiting for
SthSt Which ONES 10 the
lissless Rn'i1.! llss sorlS
see to II that no backward steps
are taken. The Chamber Of
Commerce organized a year ago
can do some work this summer
that will bear fruit. The ques-
ton Of opening up q street to the
new depot must be given consid-
Grafton at once. It is to the in
terest of our citizens to see that
the Asylum Board arrange to
have the sewage from the Hospi-
tai kept out Of the river from
which we get our watersupply.
Provisions have been made for .
new city government aud we are
safe in predicting one or two
new railroads within a few years.
Lookout for Clarksburg, the
coming great metropolis of the
Monographs Valley.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-04-02
rfi6ate . loha Peck.

al a MI aip
rs il..lzig nsssas Al lle,
another Union veteran answered
the last roll call. Mr.. Peck had
been i'll about a month, his prin-
lcipal ailment being heart trouble.
He was well-known in this COM
munity, his father being enc of
the pioneer settlers of the valley.
He was a member of Gen. North
colts regiment, the 18th Virginia,
and was a loyal defender of his
country's flag. AT the time of
his death he was 81 years old.
Mr.. Peck was never married, and
for many years he and his sister
Fannie had been keeping house
together. He was a member of a
large family, among his brothers
being Charles, Minter and E. A.
Peck, and several sisters. He
was a charter member of Custer
Post G. A. r., and an enthusiast
tic Odd Fellow, both of which
organizations assisted at his fun
eral, which occurred at 3 p. M,
Thursday. Mr.. Peck was a man
of quiet demeanor, large-hearted
and kindly disposed toevery one.
Almost everybody was his friend,
and many will regret the stern
dispensation of Providence which
removed him from earthly scenes.
He was an engineer by occupa-
ton. having had charge Of the
furnaces in the government build
ing during Harrison's administra-
ton, and was serving his native
cityin a similar capacity. having
charge of the pump station. where
he rendered faithful and valuable
services. 1t is q notable fact that
he never failed to attend the
national encampments Of the
Grand Army of the Republic.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-04-02
P. NJ. LONG! & SON Real Estate

P. N. LUNG & Sun Real Estate
and Insurance Agents
have for sale farms in
~ Harrison county, build
~ ing lots in Clarksburg,
residences in Clarksburg, Is lots
in Martinsburg, W. Va. i lot in
Adamston, Harrison county.
Several dwellings and business
rooms to rent. Several different
kinds of business for sale. 19-tf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-04-02

Claude Monroe, of Webster.
was here on business Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Lowndes
and Miss Hattie Golf are spend
ing a few days in eastern cities.
Mr.. W. 81. Webb. of Columbus,
Ohio, is located here. as repre-
sentative of a publishing COM
pany.
Mr.. Frank Peck who has been
confined to his room for several
weeks. we learn, is rapidly re-
covering from his spell of pneu-
monia fever.
Besides interesting letters from
London, Paris, Malta. Port SAID.
Egypt and Alden, Arabia, .
cablegram was received last
Saturday from Mr.. John Dunn
announcing his safe arrival in
Madras, India.
4 I'D I| . T. !.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13

| kinds of service involved In the various
commi ttees, which-so many of them as are
needed-are, equally with the prayer-meeting
essential to a society of Christian Endeavor
| Fourth - Strenuous loyalty to the local
church and denomination with which each
society is connected. This loyalty is plainly
expressed in the badge; it underies the whole
idea of the movement, and, as statistics prove
anu pastors testify, is very generally exem-
p ified in the lives OF active members. Thus
the Society OF Christian Endeavor in theory
and practice is as loyal a denomlnat1onal So
ciety as any in existence, as well as q broad
and fraternal nierdenomina tional society.
Fifth-We res firm our incre asing con fdence
in the lnterden ominational spiritual fellow
ship through which we hope not tor organic
unity but to fulfill our Lords prayer, "That
they all may be ons." This fellowship already
extends to all evangelical denominations and
we should greatly deplore any movement that
would interrupt or imperil it,
Sixih-Christian Endeavor stands always
and everywhere for Christian citizenship. 1t
is forever opposed to the saloon, the gambling
den, the brothel and every like iniqulty. 1t
stands for temperance for law, for order, for a
rig hteousness. And this it does, not by ally
ing itself with political party, but by at
tempting, through the quick conscience Of its
individual members, to permeate and influ.
ence all par ties and all communities.
Seven th-The Society of Christian E1deavor
stands alwsys and everywhere for the rescue
alterably opposed to all forms of Sabbath
desecration.
Eigntn-That all moneys gathered by the
various societies of Chris tian Endeavor for the
ca use of missions be always sent to the mis-
sionary boards of the special denomination to
which the particular society belongs.
And also Christian Eudeavor officers and So
cieties are affectionately remin ded that ap-
peals to them for monev should come through
their pastors and the officers of their churches,
and when such appeals are addressed to the
societies directly they should be referred
the pas tors and church officers for their ap-
proval before being acted upon by the socie
ties.
Also, that the causes to which the societies
give should be those approved by the denom-
nations to which the societies belong. Thus
the socie ties avoid recognition and support OF
independent and irresponsible movements.
Ninth-Chris tian Endeavor has for its uiti-
mate aim purpose no less wide and lofty
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13

I than the bringing of the world to Christ
| Hence it is an organization intensely evange
istic and missionary in its spirit, and desires
! to do all it may, under the direction of the
churches and the missionary boards, for mis-
| sionary extension the world around.
| These objects 1t seeks 10 mplish while
| it remembers that it is an influence rather
than an institution; that its united societies
and its State, provincial and local unions have
| no legislative functions; that they can levy
no taxes and control no local society, which Is
always and only under the control of its own
ch urch. The duties of these unions are
| limited to matters OF information, ms piration
and fellowship.
We rejoice in the growing friendliness of
Christians and in the fact that more aad
more as the true spirit of Christian Endeavor
is understood in every evangelical Protestant
or two exceptions, our fellowship is constantly
growing larger.
We believe that for the sake of Christian
fairness and courtesy in our denominations
and all over the world the Christian Endeavor
principles should go with the name, and the
name, either alone or in connection with
distinctive denominational name, should go
with the principles.
For the maintenance of these principles OF
covenant obligation individual service, de-
nom ne tioral loyalty and interdenomina-
tional fellowship we unitedly and heartily
pledge ourselves
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted at the Minneapolis convention, and
is reaffirmed st San Francisco:
ResoLUed, That, as from the beginning, we
stand upon an evangelical basis (meaning by
"evangelicaP' personal faith in the divine
human person and atoning work of our Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ, as the only and sui
icient source OF sslvatiop), and we recon-
mend that, as in the united society, only So
cieties connected with evangelical churches
be enrolled on the list OF State and local
unions.
Devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev. A. II. Harshaw. who asked that Rev
John Thompson, the oldes. member of
the Bible societies of. the United States,
read the Scriptures.
The records OF the registration booths
were then read and made the followin g
showing: Totals-Outside of California
II, 260,, California 1854, Juniors $500.
Grand total. 26 454.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
THE DAYS WORK.

The most impressive service of the
whole convention was that of last night
None but Christian Endeavorers were
admitted in the pavilions, and even then
some who had come thousands of miles
were disappointed. 1t was the closing
session of the convention. Father En-
deavorer Clark presided at the Mechanics
and Secretary Baer at Woodward's. The
principal address in the former was de-
livered by Rev. George F. Pentecost,
DID,, and by the Rev. j. Wilbur Chap
man, DID,, in the latter.
The other sessions of the day were
equally as important, and will play as
great part in the work of the Endeav-
orerS. At Mechanics Pavilion in the
morning Amos R. Wells stirred many to
pledge their tithe for Christian work.
He was followed by Rev. J. c. R.
Ewing on ''Foreign Missions" and Rev.
J. R. Davies on Systematic and Pro-
portionate Giving" At Woodward s
Miss Mead spoke on "The Worlds
Prayer Chain," and Rev. j. Wilbur
Chapman, DID,, on Deepening the
Spiritual Life Inside Our Churches.
he singing of "Bring Back Ny
Banner" by the New York delegation,
when they were awarded the banner for
doing the most to promote systematic and
proportionate giving, created a sensa-
ton.
Committee schools occupied the after
noon at Woodward's, while the Juniors
held the great Mechanics Pavilion. The
police and fremen said that such sight
,1.ac na,Lor hafora II-it, aGcad In +l,ie l..
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13

IN Y full deliberation in in
~ ternational convention
E10 the Christian Endeav-
orers brought their work to its Of
fetal conclusion last night by dedi-
eating the Christian States they
represent to God.
The great pavilions were both
crowded to their full capacity, and
all the meetings of the day were
characterized by great interest and
enthusiasm. The thousands of
quiet, Christian visitors will now
devote themselves for a few days
to systematic sightseeing, and after
this the tide of humanity will turn
eastward again.
Many of the visitors will return
to California again and many will
remain for the summer, while some
will 90 home to dream of making
their homes in this fair land of sun
shine and marvellous resources. 1t
has been their gain and the State S
that they came like an inquiring
army of peace.
They did not find it all a para
disc here. Some criticized the sea
breezeS and the dust, others the
cool even ings and the fogs; but
the vast majority beheld infinite
advantages over the sweItering
East, with its cyclones and deaths
from heat.
In spite of the reported wicked
ness of this City, the visitors found
plenty of civilization, numerous
churches, and as warm a welcome
as they ever had in their lives.
They have for the most part
learned to love California and its
people. When they return home
the Golden West will no longer be
a dream, but a pleasant memory.
The weather was such as to enable
them to do their work indoors with
out the inconvenience of sun
strokes and sweltering weather.
1t is the hope of all true Califor-
mans that they will come again,
and that their work at this session
has done great good to the world.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
GIVEN OVER
TO THEIR GOD
The Great Body of Christians
ConSecrate Themselves.
Beautiful and Impressive Services
Close the Conven-
ton.

AT $50 last evening the treets around
the Mechanics Pavilion were packed with
thousands upon thousands OF people all
trying TO gain admittance to the ALL
When the doors were opened at 7 o'clock
the crush was terrific and for the fret
time it was noticed that the terrible strain
OF the week was telling on the nerves and
the crowd was not in as good humor as it
has been for the past few days. Within
fifteen minutes of the opening of the doors
the hall was filled and every chair was
occupied.
Long before the time set for the Begin
ming OF the services the audience was
ready TO begin and music ruled without
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13

every one should recognize the solemnity
of the occasion and keep as quiet as possi-
BILE throughout the entire meeting.
DR.. Ollie was then called upon for the
reading of the platform of principles of
the union, which are as follows:
We reaffirm our adherence to the principles
which, under Gods blessing, have made the
Christian Endeavor movement what it is to-
day.
First and foremost personal devotion to our
divine Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; the
Bible, the inspired word of God, the only rule
of faith and practice.
Second-The covenant obligation embodied
in the prayer-meetiDg pledge. without which
there can be no true Society OF Christian En-
deavor.
Third-Constant religious training for all
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13

director. The different State banners were
displayed, and all over the hall rang the
State cries and the va rious songs that
have marked the street demonstrations of
the Endeavorers during the week When
Father Clark took possession of the meet
ing he reminded the delegates that this
was not exactly the time to give those
cries, as this meeting had been set aside
for the conservation of the hearts and
souls OF the Endeavor mem bers to God
A, pleasing ibterlude TO the choral
singing, DR.. ]. w. Beckett of Baltimore,
one OF the colored delegates, sang "Sweet
Peace" which was received with ap.
plause. Dr. Clark again came to the front
with the request that at this meeting all
applause be dispensed with and that
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13

the 10, Io:I5 and 1890 ferries this morn
ing, where everything will be wide open
to the visitors. Transportation for the
day has been supplied to those who ap-
piled at the county booth in the State
headquarters.
Pennsylvana's delegation will go to
Monterey and various other parties will
go to the CITY resorts.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
To-Day's Programme.

The board of trustees Of the United
Society of Christian Endeavor will hold
their annual meeting at the Palace Hotel
to-day, beginning at o:3o A. M. and con-
tinuing throughout the day. All State
presidents will be present, as well as the
'07 committee. The latter will be dined
at II o'clock by the trustees.
AS many as can will go to Oakland on
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-03-25
DOnminr. hIasI,n

New Payucsville. Mimi. March 20
Two or three years ago Hans SioresOn
of this vicinity left for The Alaska gold
fields. Last fall he came back Il mine
owner. having struck it rich He
has been offered big sums for interests
in his claims, he says. but prefers 10
have the whole plum himself. In COM
pany with David Abbott. Il local mu-
stefan. he has started for the fields
again. to be gone three years. If they
are successful during the coming sum-
mer they will be Joined by others from
this community next year.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-03-25
TIE NtREl
Latest ]HofntiGns From Grain and
Live STOOL Ccmters.

Chicago. March 20.-Wheat 49, No. 2
red. Sia9Ic: No. 3 red. S0aS5c: No. 2
spring. T4a74 lie; No. 3 spring, 71a73c;
No. , hard winter. T9nS&c: No. 3 hard
winter. 7OaT5c; No. l Northern. 5Ja7Gc.
Corn-Cash no. >, 24c: No. 3. 21a22c.
Oats-Cash No. =, 1G -: No. 3. Ii lac.
Chicago. March 20. - Hogs Light,
S3.90a4. 10: mixed. $3.9Oahl5; heavy,
So. I0a4.15: rough. $3.70a3.75. Cattle
-Beeves. ~S3.15a5.75; cows and heifers,
S2a4. 80: Texas steers. S~3.2Iai.30: stock
ers and feeders, s .40a4,3A. sheep -
Natives. 81. T5a4.40; Westerns, $3.50a
49,: lambs, S3.S0a5.4G.
Milwaukee. March Colour steady.
Wheat firmer and higher; No. = spring,
zoe; No. | Northern. zoe; May, - Ice.
Corn firm but quiet: No. 3. 21c. Oats
steady: No. = white, Is 1-4a19 lac.
Barley dull and unchanged; No. 2,
81 lie: sample. 29a35 1-2c. Rye easy;
No. l. Bic. Provisions higher; pork,
SS.75; lard. S4.15.
Minneapolis. March 2O-Wheat-May
opened at ~ 3-Sc and closed at T3c;
July opened at 1859 and closed at
70 7-Sc; September opened at 69c and
closed at 90 lie. ON track-No. 1
hard. Is 3-ic; No. l Northern, 10 3-4c;
No. . Northern, - lac.
South 81. Paul. March 20. Hogs,
S3.5Oa3.S5. Cattle-Steers. S3.G5a4.15;
| stockers. 81. fOa3.G5 calves, 81: cows.
S1.S5.
st. Paul. March 2o.-Wheat No. l
Northern. 73aT3 Ice: No. 2 Northern,
II 1-2aT2 lie. Corn - No. 2 yellcw,
IS Liable: No. 3, l7a1Sc. Oats -
| No. 3 white. 16al6 Ice: No, 3, 15a
Is LIE. Barley and rye-Sample barley,
2Oa25c; No. . rye. 32a33c; No. 3 rye,
! 31a31 LIE. Seeds-No / flax. 76a7G 1-2c;
timothy, 9Oc aS1.25: clover, S3.S0a4.40.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-03-25
NEWS w alirEE.
Overflow From thc wire. IN "a Com
densCd SorIn.

Overflow From the Nircn IN "a Com
denscd Forrn.
In a pamphlet Nj. Gladstone rOasts
the powers for fighting freedom.
The South Africa republic and Or
angc Free State resolve to form Il fed
eral union.
Charles Hartwell was fatally shot
by Ben Mann in a scrap over the Car
son fight ut Helena, Mont.
Capt. AXtel :. Adams. n retired
army officer, died in II cell at The
Sheffield avenue police station at Chi
cago of alcoholism.
Ii is understood that Mr.. Cleveland
will become the senior partner of a law
firm bearing The style of Cleveland,
Carlysle X Stctson, and that the office
will be situated In the vicinity OF Wall
street. New York.
Judge Smith has rendered q decision
to the effect that $500 of labor claims
take precedence 10 the mortgages on
the Barclay mill. The mill sold for
$25,30O "a West Superior. The secured
claims amount 10 S34,OO0.
Samuel j. Richie has brought suit at
Akron, Ohio against Judge Stevenson
Burke of Cleveland and the executors
Of the wills OF Henry r.. Payne and
Thomas w. Cornell for S600.O00 dam
ages. claiming stock in Canadian iron
and copper mines he gave them as
collateral for loans was deprecated by
conspiracy.