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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

NJ. q. Sperry, recently named
by Governor Atkinson as a cap
tain of volunteers, was the next
speaker. Following Mr.. Sperry
came three small boys, Masters
Isaac Kelly, Shan Mcconnell and
Willie Delson, whose singing of q
parody on the old familiar Yankee
Doodle brought down the house.
Postmaster Stuart Reed was
introduced next, and following
him Maj. Alexander Q. Moore
was received with a tremendous
outburst of applause trom the
large assemblage. Major Moore
always has a good speech tucked
away somewhere, and heidi not
disappoint US on this occasion.
The audience followed bis flights
with deep interest untilhe plant
ed the old flag on Moro and left
it there in triumph.
The announcement that Capt.
Dovener would be the next speak
er, was another signal forsuch an
ovation as has seldom been given
a speaker here. Alwayspopular
with our people, the Captains
recent success in securing the
letter carrier system for our city
and the rapid advancement of
the measures for improving the
West Fork river, has not lessened
he esteem in which heis held.
u Il
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03
MEMORIAL DAY
GIartsburg a Great Success. ALargs
Crowd Present.

Memorial Days observances in
Flarksburg last Monday was per-
Feated with a spirit of reverence
10 lmpressiveness never before
Ft. For the first time since
Pe conservation of a May day to
Pe decoration of the graves and
T. retelling of the brave deeds
The soldier dead, the veterans
one war were strewing flowers
nile the patriotic volunteers,
any of them sons of our Harri-
"a county citizens, some whose
'aers Wore the blue and some
Y gray, were at the front in an
aer war. The soldiers who of
t'ed their lives for the preser-
',on of the Union did duty on
pas eternal camping ground,
aiie those who offered them
yves in a war for suffering
lnanlty were at their post of
~ at the points of mobiliza-
During the earlier hours of the
Yfnlng members of the post of
~. A. R, assisted by Sons of
'efans, members of the /. o.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

OF. and volunteers, went to the
city's cemeteries, and upon each
soldiers grave marked by a nag
deposited a few flowers or q
wreath.
The Shinnston band was at its
best and our people were pleased
with the part they took in the
days exercises. ;.
The drum corps composed of
veterans of the Union and Con-
federate armies was loudly cheer
ed as they kept step to the clear
notes of the fife.
After the graves had been deco.
rated the court house was packed
to Overlooking by patriotic men
and women attracted there by
the announcement of memorial
and Dewey day observance. This
meeting was most delightfully."-
and eloquently opened and con-
Quoted by Prof. James N. David,
whose pleasing and well chosen
words in introducing the speak
ers added much to the success OF
the occasion. The first speaker
was the scholarly and magnetic
John W. Davis, late instructor
in law at the Washington and Lee
University. he spoke feelingly
and periodically, and that pleas
ed the audience and won him the
hearty applause he merited.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03
WILL HAVE TO GO.
Democrats viii Have 10 Give Up Some
Fat Jobs.

WASHINGTON. June, Jus.
tice Harlan announced the unan-
imous decision of the Supreme
Court today in the three appeal
cases of Albert B. White, Col
lector, in which injunctions we're
granted by Judge Jackson, Of
the United States District Court
of West Virginia. in favor Of
Gauger Berry and storekeepers
Ruckman and Butler.
The Supreme Court considers
only one of the seven points
raised in Judge Jackson's opin.
ion-that of the jurisdiction of q
court of equity to grant an in
junction in such cases.
Justice Harlan, for the court,
announced that q court of equity
had no jurisdictions and re-
versed the decision of Judge
Jackson in all three cases.
Collector White and q number
of interested West Virginia peo-
pie were present when the decis.
ion was rendered and he was
heartily congratulated on win
ming his appeal. The importance
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

A milliner in a nearby town
advertises in the following man
ner: Wanted a regiment of ladies
to rendezvous at the headquart-
ers for High Art Millinery-loo6
Main street-where we have as
sembled a trimmed hat for each
one. Any maid with one Of these
can capture man of war-or
peace either. Our Flying Squad
ron at $40 are the pink of perfec-
ton in Millinery Engineering,
and rides waves (of auburn hairy
above the deep blue (eyes) with
a grace and poetry of motion.
Just a glancing shot from the
lookout of the wearer will capture
q merchant man. a man of war or
ny other man.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

1t was reported here last week
that the West Virginia troops had
been ordered to Manila. but it
has been denied by army officers.
The Chattanooga Times says
There was a CAM; rumor last
night to the effect that the First
West Virginia Infantry had been
ordered by the war department to
Manila. Upon investigation it
was ascertained that the regi-
ment is not equipped with guns
while many of the men have not
even secured uniforms. The story
was well circulated and caused
considerable excitement: Who
originated the story is not known
but there is no truth in it,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

His speech wos indeed a fitting
one for such an occasion. He ad-
dressed his comrades of the 6. A.
R. with a pathos that brought
tears to many eyes, and when he
had concluded he was surrounded
by hundreds of admiring friends
who pressed forwad to grasp his
hand.
The closing prayer was offered
by Rev. G. w. Grimes and the
crowd dispersed well pleased with
a half day spent honoring the
nations heroes.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

of the decision is very great and
is in line with all the decisions
rendered by the United States
Judges In various States in sim
liar cases. Judge jackson is the
only Judge in the United States
to hold as he did and the SUI
preme Court unanimously re-
versed him. The deputy Office
United States marshal cases i'm
vesting the same point and same
decision OF the United Slater SUI
preme Court is held to decide
those cases also.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03


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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

report just received from Santiago says the American
squadron port day The warshp fred two
guns evidently as adgnal konght Santiago that the
signals we're known to be about the city
warning them when they to
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The wind, as Johuaie's senses were
being stoIea By the Sandman, was IL
creasiug, and there was a distinct smell
Of rain in the ai-. The boy opened his
eyes and IaokzG out Of the window
The wind scene 70 be blowing the lit
tie ty-away sai Boa1 Of moon over the
green sky at d dasatng rate. Johnnie
JAoIght the moon was bGat-I am not
making him think sC--anG as he closed
bis eyes he wialeG ne were in the huat
and wondered L he should be able TO
hold the sheet OF the golden sail IN such
4 gale, and the ne fell fast asleep.
II seemed t. aim that he had been
smiling for SON tine when there was a
stopping OF a. cHiugs, and he awoke
with start. Il was At that solemn
hour Just netore dawn Johnnie crept
70 the window 10 see Z there was now
a promise Of g .al- day. The storm had
ceased, but Il must have been a furious
one, for the firm little bridge that Mr..
Duckworth hal Quilt over the river a
few steps srom the house was broken.
Johnnie could plainly see the wreck in
the clear nigh.- Just then he heard
sound, sounl rs big as a sigh, way,
way off. II was he Canadian express
wh.st!ing Tor 4 switch at the junction.
The boy waits5 lc the window TO see IL
70 hy. Suddeu a though flashed into
his mind asd as heart stopped beating.
He slippetir-l his clothes IL a twin K
ling and ztnie quickly downstairs and
quietly ous Of -Hz door. then scurr!eG
over the phiu 70 the place where the
little river g. over the crest Of a slight
hill and the4 dashed uEder the railroad
bridge. As5Johunie thought might be
the case, tha 5riige was as much Of
wreck as the itre one was. The rails
were twiswd aal lay Ike jaclIstraws
among the irIm lleG wood. Johnnie
heard the distaza sigh again. and his
heart beat wildly What could he dos
IN a few mizufrs the express would
come. Sudcea.y 5e thought Of the red
Light under his pillow. Taking a fun
breath, ne ran home. He heard the
sigh again, but no nearer. TT hasn't
started! q hasn't srarteG!" he thought.
There's IN time. still 5mel'' In a
minute Id was again in his room. and
had the liNht and some matches in his
hand Is seemed ages to him. He
heard rhefant sound again, but nearer
this timed oh, ir's started. God help
ueN he 9asped, as ne fed out into the
thinning da-kEess again he did not go
70 the brIge, "a you may suppose. but
ran at ftal speed mp the track toward
the sound, sor vel he knew that the
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express cnu1n't stop short of half a
mile at the 8ast- On, OF he sped. At
last the rigSt distance was reached.
And now - whistle sounded clear,
some way do{Fr round the bend John
ME put the 1ght IN the middle Of she
track and A4uck match on the rail.
but the rait1sas wet from the ra n au,!,
the match 4fckered and went out.
Nearer ari 1earer came the thunder
and shrill soSnds- Johnnie gaspeG and
struck another match on the case of
the red !ight7sThis time he was success
full He touc1ed the match 10 the pow
der. There 90 sputter, then another
sputter, aaf==tEen a big fare Of red
arose and srsslaa up and over the plain.
Just as the hsndIight # the locomotive
rounded the 3-e
Waving Willy, Johnnie sprang back
from the traAk. To his joy he heard
the air brakA scraz~e 445 Tie ss,assI
escaping. III grea. train passed on,
but at a lesseaet rate OF speed. After
it our youngsheru ran pell-m.Ii He
saw the sparks belching out of the
engines chimney, and saw that the
train had tipped near his home.
When he caule up to it, he found the
men walking about with lanterns, and
asking what wss the matter. Imagine
their amazement when a small boy of
ten explained IL to them. Think OF
the cheers hat rang out in the gray
air. and Of how the question, put by
one conductor. whats the matter
with Johnnie Duckwo-th ?" was an
swered with a roar: HE'S all right!-
Mrs. Duckworthswas awakened by the
snorting locomotive, and heard the
cheers, in which she seemed to dis
tinguish her sons name. Johnnie saw
first light in his mothers room, and di-
rectly there waSs light in the parlor and
the front door opened. He called teeb-
!y, Mother" far the terrible nervous
strain he had beer, under was beginning
to tell upon him Some of the men heard
his little cry, and gently raised him
on their Shoulders and carried him to
her, cheering and cheering again. Many
of the men passengers went along with
them They mDunted the steps, and
then in a short word or two told what
had happened, for their little rescuer
needed care. sMr. Duclworth over
again" had fainted. Several of the men
stayed with the anxious mother, and
the Others. went away and stood at a
distance Waiting to hear news of the
boy Soon tidfngx were brought that
he was all right and then another long
cheer rent the air. Johnnie heard ii
and smiled at his mother. who was
hugging him ana crying and laughing
at the same instant.
The section gAng was summoned and
the bridge repaired in two OF three
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T. had 70 be imported" Johnnie
asked a good and tried friend Of his on
the freight train bound for New York TO
get II for him During the next week
Johnnie's magma ton worked so hard
that he seemed TO think his friend would
return standing, ike the Goddess OF
Liberty, on the freight car, holding
aIoft a whole sunset and sunrise Of
light. silly Johnnie was so carried
away by his fancy that he received a
real shock when, on the day before the
Fourth, jim tossed him only small
package As the train slowly passed his
house, calling out gayly: ~Open your
mouth and catch your lightl'
Johnnie ran indoors in a state @ { great
excitement and showed his treasure to
his mother, wa 10 reioiceti with him in his
happiness.
That night, Just after he had blown
out his candle, johnnie was looking out
Of his window trying to decide whether
the morrow would be fine or not. There
was something in the air he did not
Ike, aud he saw that storm was COM
ing. The moon was shining, but there
was a certain stiffness in the warm
wind. The little river was running more
swiftly than usual.
However, Johnnie could not feel that
the Fourth would be unpleasant, and
he began to think what he should DO
with his red light, and the splendid idea
came TO him to build a small raft and
set the light on II, and then send it
floating down the river. In fancy he
could see It going its course, shining
brightly and lighting up the trees on
the opposite bank. And how surprised
the little fish would be to find the river
turning red! He wished he could see
the Ashes with their mouths wide open
staring at his light-the little fish who
didn't know anythirg 2 about the Fourth.
did not need TO be so patroniz-
lag in his feeling toward the fishes, for
be himself did not know much more
about the Fourth than that people
always shot of frecrackers on that
day. He was glad he had not gotten
green light. for it wouldn't make much
contrast with the night, which is dark
green. Then, as the water looks green
anyway 10 the fishes tit must. for II
looks so TO people on !and), why, they
wouldn't be much surprised to see the
river simply ighteuing-th would
think II was morning. But think OF the
exquisite shock to each fshy heart to
be awakened by burst Of rubiness
overhead! Johnnie's head was sinking
lower and lower on the window sill and
his thoughts were getting very fan
tastic, as you see. Rousing himself, he
slipped into his little bed and then nut
his hand up under the cool pillow to
touch-the red light. Think of it-he
had taken it to bed with him,
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why she didu'- come of he plain aud
1--we among rheIn- -m5re coy Ike.
where the trees grev, but both size and
Johnnie teLv II duty 20 stay waer.
they could wacca the long sweep Of
m. way rack. J5auuie's interest in
everything concerning the trains con
-inurd and grew. and the boys in the
Gelg Iborhont used Ja laugh and cal
them his big pets.
J8Hnnte was a serious boy, and his
fathers death made him more so. He
lid not seem % care ID play with other
boys very much. HIS mother used %
urge him 70 10 so, saying that he was
getting too old-fashicueG, yet traIdiug
all the time that lie would follow her
advice, for ne was very campaHianabIe.
Johnnie was 5Id-fazhlouea; hut 4 boy
would have bCen very GiG-fashiUuet
indeed not 20 want 70 celebrate the
Fourth 0tJI!y royalty For this special
Fourth that I am going to tell you
About, Mrs. DIcHworrh aad promised
her son dozen packa yes CT Lict.e fire.
crackers and five packages OF great big
ones; bus Johnnie, although he did no.
say anything, vas not satisfied. Wlat
lee wanted was a coLored EgHl, and ne
wanted 70 t-rventIy and persisten {. y.
The year before one Of the rich farmers
celebrated rae Fourth by display Of
fireworks IN ne evening" the Ike Of
which Johnnie had never seen. The
farmer had imported them from far y Negy
York. There we're rockets and Roman
candles and scsHtilatiHg wheels, such
ls ra- Igt!e village way up IA tLe north
az the state had never had on the cGuu-
-er1f rs one store. And. wonder Of won
ders, -here we're great Lights, green and
red. that III up acres and acres Of the
farm, and even Illuminated Johnnie
ar. his mothers faces as they sat on tha
.srLe piazza Of their acme watching the
q .s-aur saow. The next day Johnnie
asked 10 the yi.-aEr what the great
light. were, aud was -a.i that they were
rg. ed Greciaa light. Immediately the
desire 10 possess So much glow seized
Johnnie, and be resolved 70 have one
himse!t the next year His longing vas
Sc Gerp that somehow ha could not tell
anyone about IT. not even his good
mother His secret and a charm for
him. IN the following spring he was
g-!. as enthusiastic ald he begal .
hoard the occasioua. pennies he made
By one and another ar-le service TO ne
village folk. b. the last week in Jun.
ne had saved IS cents. aai was ready for
MS purchase. And now, how 70 secure
the glorious briIlIaEcy9
The Holly chieftain., 1898-07-01
A NAVAL EERO'S STORY.

From the Times-EeralG, Chicago, Ill
Late IN 1851, when President Lincoin is-
sued call Tor volunteers, L. j. Clark, of
Warren, Trumbull Co, Ono, was among
the first 10 respond lie joined the mortar
feet Of admiral Porter Just before the
memorable operations On the Mississippi
River began. IL was a, the terrific lombard
uent OF Jae Vicksburg forts that the hero Of
this story fell with a shattered arm from
charge OF scIrapnei.
After painful months n the hospital he
recnysrsd sufficiently 70 De sent TO MS home
at Warren, 0hiu. Another call for troops
fred MS patriotic zeal and Clark soon en-
listed IN Company Z Of the tn Ohio Vol
unt.ers In the army 1f the Potomac ne
vas in many engagements Beng wounded
IN a skirmish near Ricnmnnd. he vas sent 70
the hospital and thence home
The Holly chieftain., 1898-07-01

tice, il member of Hatch Post, G. A R.,
and lives at 4935 ashland Ave
Several years ago DR.. Clark old wounds
began 10 trouble aim. He grew weak and
emaciated, and his friends Gespaired of his
life. He finally recovered sufficiently to be
out, but was mere shadow, weighing only
0d pounds The lest medical attendance
tIiled to restore his lost strength and vigor.
A friend gave ne box Of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People, said DR.. Clark,
and they helped ne so much that bought
? half dozen boxes and took them. / soon
-Pgained my strength, now weigh 100 pounds
ana. except for INJURIES that can never be
remedied. am as well as ever
Il consider Dr. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People the best remedy TO build up a
r7iu down system and heartily recommend
them 10 everyone in need OF such aid !"
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what n. wo.Id Like.

A man who looked the picture of
melancholy and physical discomfort
was sitting OF the front step of store
which had been closed in honor Of In
dependence day. Every time patriotic
explosion occurred he gave nervous
jump.
whats the matter?- said his friend.
Aren't you going to join in the festiy.
ities?''
NO. don't like gunpowder.-
But isn't there anything that you'd
enjoy? This is a holiday, you know,
and little innocent diversion Is only
appropriate"
YES, there's one form of sport that
would suit me frst-class."
What is that?"
''rd like TO go somewhere and throw
Observation-Disclosures Star.
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TIE STARS AND STRIPES.
Our Glorious Flag the BeanfifuI SYM
boil of Love. Unity md
Independence.

Na more beautiful flag than the star
Spauzled Banner has ever been thrown
70 the breeze. II is the symbol Of love,
unity and independence. It represents
a nation united for mutual JOY and sor-
row, for mutual hope and aspiration,
and for mutual safety and protection.
It matters not how high party spirit
may run, or how bitter political con.
tests may be. beneath the starry flag
all partisan feelings vanish, and upon
the broad platform Of patriotism we rec.
oguize but one sentiment: The union
now and forever"
The dear old flag! We love and revere
II, and n defense OF its honor we pledge
our lives and fortunes. II has never
been made to trail in the dust, nor VIII
IL ever be, so long as I'VE are true 10 our
God and faithful TO the trust our fore
father bequeathed to us.
The dear old flag! We love and revere
it When travelling in foreign lands. we
see no other flags but Of those countries
when suddenly by some chance oppor.
tUnity We catch a glimpse, probably in
the distance, OF our flag huttering in
the breeze, its rich folds proudly wav-
ing in the sunlight Of heaven, what
emotions are stirred within u.s. What
rapturous delight fills our souls! What
Il longing for home comes over US. To
US there is but one coun try and one flag
America and the Star spangleG Ban
ner.
"A song for our banuer' The watchword
recall
Which gave the republic her station,
Cnitet. We stand, divided we fall,
II made and preserved US a nation.
The union OF lakes, the union of lands
The union Of states none can sever
The union OF hearti, the union or hands.
And the fag Of our union forever!'
The quaint old two-story house, with
its peaked ROOF, wherein Betsy Ross
made the first dag IS still standing in
comparative good state of preserva-
tior On the north side of Arch street,
west of Third street, Philadelphia, Pa.
1t was the second house ever built in
Philadelphia, the brick IN its walls hav-
ing been brought over in the good ship
Welcome, that brought William Penn
to the shores of the new country.
Betsy Ross lived TO the good old age
of 81 years and died January 80, 1898.
Her body lies buried in Mount Moriah
cemetery, where a simple headstoue
marks her resting place. But no gran
tie or marble shaft, no bronze moru-
ment was ever erected that could so ef-
fectuaiiy perpetuate the memory of the
dead, as the one that will perpetuate the
memory Of Betsy Ross-the Flag of
Our Uniou-the Stars and Stripes.
On February 81, Is6d, Gen. Ben ujamin
F. Bu+ler presented TO congress the first
genuine American flag. made of Amer
lean materials by American labor, ever
constructed in this country
Prior to that time all American gov
ernment flags had been made of Eng
lish bunting. Since then all our official
flags have been the product exclusive
Ir of American material and labor
There were 20 stars in the flag Mt that
tirne--H. 6. Winfield, in Home Visitor
The Holly chieftain., 1898-07-01

POsTaIAsTEHs have received iusIr7Ic-
tions troEi Washington 70 refuse "a
forward Or return any second, third or
fourtE-ciass matter without the pre-
payment of postage after July L Mat
ter IN the threc classes Includes every
thing except that upon which letter
pos age is paid. IL has been the cus-
tom TO Sarwlrt such matter and col
leet from tag party 70 WHOM the mail
is addressed. After JEIy E.: u.us-
bear the rigiaai postage bef5r,-.. can
be forwarded.
The Holly chieftain., 1898-07-01
Life and thr LIxrr

''su"cess in life depends upon the liver
IL the way Chas. Lamb, the poet and punstsr,
put 1t. Medical science has proven, that
nine-tsnths OF the ailments OF living have
their origin in the liver, and in constipation
caused by its arrangements Keep the liver
lively and all will be well. Modern science
points out Cascarets as the only perfect.
gentle, positive liver regulator fit to be used
in the delicate human organism All drug
gisr- sell Cascarets Zoe, DC, soc and we rec,
ommend them most heartily.
The Holly chieftain., 1898-07-01

THE Spanish Tag taken from the
arsena. az Clelre after the destruction
Of the Spanish aect at Manila has
been presented ~ United states Seua-
tor Mason, az 7 .Gcis. on behalf u the
seamca on tHe Aagship Olympia. as a
token d the esteem ot the sH.p p's com
paRY Tor the senator's patriotic utter
lnces IN congress with regard to the
Name disaster
The Holly chieftain., 1898-07-01

IN Cuba by the American troops that
are receiving their drst practical test
in war. The riaed mortar is one the
value Of which all the foreign military
attaches are directed to particularly
report upon. This mortar is an Amer
lean invention, or, rather, the applica-
tion Of well-Itnown principles in gun
merry in a new manner. The best re-
suits are achieved At from one mile to
FIVE Seven miles distance is its ex-
treme range II this rifed mortar is
successful, then modern Qualifications
are as obsolete as is the old fiat-IoclS
musket-