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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-09-16
100, 900 Soldiers To Be Kept.

The following was given out at
the War Department !:
In response to the request of
the Governors Of some of the
States tor mastering out of their
entire volunteer force, the Presi-
dent replied in substance as fol-
lows
answering your telegraphic
request for the muster out OF
your regiments, / have already
directed that one hundred thous-
and of the volunteers shall be
mustered out of the service.
In my judgment that number can
be spared. About one hundred
thousand will remain, as the gov
eminent now requires in Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines
larger army than the regular
military establishment affords.
THE muster out, like the mus
ter in, will be as nearly as posi-
BILE according to the population
OF the several States. The suP
gestion to muster out all of tie
volunteers from your State can
not therefore, be entertained.
The Secretary Of Way has al
ready inquired OF the Governors
Of the several States what regi.
ments in their judgment can
with the least inconvenience re-
main in the service. Their ad-
vice will, so far as consistent
with the public interests, be COM
Piled with"
The smallest failures ever re-
corded in any month for five
wears were those Of August. No
other month since the monthly
reports were commenced, by Dsn's
| Revie,o exclusively, has shown
defaulted liabilities as small
within 81 900, 900, and the ratio OF
such defaults to solvent business
as represented by exchanges
through all clearing houses, only
SOS, 20 IN 100000 is smaller by
| 2G.5 per cent. than in any rrevi
GUS month, the clearings having
been the largest ever known il
August, and 2aoper cent. large,
than in 1892. Owing to a few
large trading failures the aggre
gate in that branch has beer
smaller in two Of the past s.
months, but in manufacturing
the amount is less than in an!
previous month.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-09-16
West Virginia slftlngs.

The Labor Day trades display
at Fairmont was a monster affair
and the notable event Of the day
throughout the State.
The 1rt.State Journal has been
established at Ceredo with Miss
Alice Moore in charge. 1t is a
monthly educational publication.
Or entering her cellar. near
Morgantown, Mrs. Sarah John
son was bitten on the cheek by
a rattlesnake 90 inches long.
Mrs. johnson had a narrow shave
for her life, and was at one time
thought to be dying.
Miss Fannie Mansbach, proml-
nent in Hebrew society at Cum.
berland, was married Tuesday
night to Dan R. Broh, Of Park.
ersburg. Guests from Parkers.
burg, Plt.sburg, Cincinnati and
New York attended.
When the athletic grounds of
the State University are finally
graded and put into shape this
fall, it will have one of the finest
college grounds in the college
world. Manager A. P. Romine
that the first football
game of the season will take
place with Westminster college
at Morgantown on October 9TH.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-09-16

Gen. Skater has mot yet re.
ceived the kiss of welcome from
some ambushed female, but it is
understood that he has resolved
not to finch from the ordeal.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-09-16

tAAA 'hAN
. is agreat home
book that tells
about the repro
tive physiology
women, and all
about the home.
treatment of
\ diseases pecu.
liar to the sex.
This book con-
tains 1908 pages
and over 700 IL
| Illustrations. II
! is called DR..
! Pierce's Com
III on Sen sc
NJ e dical Ad.
wiser. II used
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-09-16
DeisoQ y Areptzer
Furnituresold on Easy
Term S
unexcelled in Finish, Durability and
Style.
Our Large Stock makes itpossible
for you to find just what you
want. Come and see us and
learn prices.

Best equipped undertaking es'
tablishment in Central West Wiz.
ginia. Caskets, burial robes, &C.,
of all kinds constantly in stock.
Em5alming skillfully done. Our
funeral director has been with
the house since 1869 and has at
tended upward of 1000 funerals.
Two elegant funeral cars. A
beautiful white car with elegant
draperies-the only one in Cen.
trail WestVirginia. Calls answer.
ed at all hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Too Many Yards of
Dress Goods and Silks.

We always carry a splendid line Of
Dress Goods and Silks. It's a way we
have
We're burdened with them now-stocks
are too large, and THEY MUST BE RE-
DUCEDi
Atwood Surah Serges. in Navy, Medium
Blue. Royal Blue, Medium Brown,
Hunters Green. Bright Purple, Cardi-
nal, and Garnet, IS Inches wide, price
25c. the yard.
Atwood Henriettas. in Bright. Clear
Shades and smooth, even twill. This
Is one OF the most popular fabrics
for house gowns and dressing sacques,
81 inches wide, price 33c. the yard.
Novelty Suitings, in seven different colors.
30 inches wide. price &c the yard.
Dress Flannels or Habit Cloths. in Me-
dunn and Dark. as well as the new
spring shades. such as Bright Green.
Special Blue, Light Gray, Tan. etc, 81
inches wide. price Soc. the yard.
Drap de Paris. In five different colors,
45 inches wide, price Sc. the yard.
Melton Suitings, 81 inches wide, in Re-
soda, Green, Army Blue. Cadet Blue,
Olive. Tan, etc, price SOC. the yard:
This Is one OF the most suitable and
best wearing cloths on the market for
separate skirts and tailor-made gowns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06

and Children's
Winter Underwear.

Wen tell Of maybe two dozen sorts
but each one Is extraordinary. In the lot
will be found exceptionally good bar
gains In Manufacturers Samples, Odd
Suits. and such like.
Children's Fine white Merino Vests,
worth Csc. each; price 25c.
Chldren's Scarlet ATWOOD Vests and
Pants. &c. each; worth sc.
Children's Jersey Ribbed Fleece-Lined
Union Suits. CSC. each.
Children's Scarlet Atwood Pants and
Drawers, large sizes, Ssc. each; worth
75c.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed FIeece-Lined Vests.
loo. each.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed FIeece-Lined Vests
and Pants. l9c. each.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests and Pants.
Bleached and Unbleached, 25c.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Gray Wool Vests
and Pants. SOC. each.
ladies' Natural-Wool Non-Shrinking
Vests and Pants, zoe.
ladies' Fine White Merino Vests and
Pants. 75c.
Mems GrayMixed Underwear. heavy
weight goods, worth CSC, for 25c.
Mems White Merino Underwear. heavy
weight; these goods are the real SOC.
grade, for 33c.
Mems Natural Wool-Mlxed Underwear.
the real 75c. grade. for 4ic.
Mems White Wool-Mixed Underwear. az
good as any you pay 75c., for to go
at 60c.
Mems Natural Wool Underwear. goods
worth 81. to go at Zoe.
Mems Tan Elastic Ribbed Underwear, the
real 81 grade. for 75c.
Mems Fine Camels-Hair Underwear,
heeced-lined goods. worth $l.25. for 81.
Mems White All Pure Wool Underwear,
good weight as good as any garment
you pay SIS for. TO go at 81.
MEMS NECKWEAR--All Silk in Tecks,
Four-in-Hands. Club Ties. Band-Bows.
and Shield Bows, the real &c goods,
to go at tic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
OLNEY's IGNORING OF LEE.
II l. Adversely Criticised by Ameri-
cans in Habana.


cans in Habana.
HABANA. February 5. via KEY WEST,
TLA.. February 5.-The reported action
Of ex-secretary- Olney in con-
tr.5uting 500 for the relief of the suffer
lnc in Cuba through the Spanish Minis
Ter in Washington, ignoring Consul-Gen-
eral Lee. is criticised by Americans here,
as tending TO cast dlscredit upon the
Contributions through the State Depart
ment
The announcement that the gift was
made through the Spanish Minister was
called here and given publicity, and a
prominent American resident, speaking
o. the matter, said that the cable dis
patch sent by Observation-Disclosures
Gown. OF the Colonial ministry. to Senior
Dapuy de LONE. at Washington, in re-
sponse. cost as large a sum as the gift
Iusurgent- Colonel Calmajo, country
maa Of General Maxine Gomez's, who
succeeded the leader Cuervo. has already
organized two squadrons Of cavalry in
The districts Of Guanamor, Vegas. and
San Nicolas, in Habana province.
El Diario de la Marina, which has
hitherto refused TO admit that an an
rexaton sentiment existed among resi-
dent spaniards in Cuba, now recognizes
the fact that many Spaniards here be-
leye that annexation is necessary TO
save their lives and property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
HAPPENINGS IN CUBA.
spanish officials and Soldiers Arrive
international Visiting.

HABANA, February 5.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived here to-day on board
the Spanish steamer Maria Christina.
were Senior Eduardo Dolse. Secretary OF
Posts and Telegraphs In the Colonial
Government: Senator Ellseo Giberga,
thirty officers, and 1.45o soldiers. The Sec
rotary and Senator were received by the
Central and other committees. and by the
Autonomist Commission, and went out
on tugboat to meet them. The new
arrivals were cheered by crowds OF peo-
pie on the wharves.
Captain George A. Converse, or the
United States cruiser Montgomery ac-
companied by Lieutenant Ramsay ana
United States-Consul Bryce. visited the
Governor OF Matanzas yesterday. and
to-day the Governor, his secretary ana
the other authorities OF Matanzas. wnere
the cruiser is at anchor, returned the
visit OF the American officers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06

sonal contact. and the Americans who
go there are able TO make themselves un-
derstood very well after n month or 30
spent In tho cities.
Among the souvenirs OF his travel that
Colonel Cutshaw has brought home are
some paperweights made OF agate and
camera marble polished I'm the shape OF
various fruits. The supply Of the marble
and OF silver Is so plentiful that II Is
largely used In house and church decora-
ton, with an effect that may well be
Imagined. He also has a curiosity I'm the
shape OF a figure dug up at some recent
excavations In the City Of Mexico, which
evidently belongs TO the early ages Of the
country. and is a relic OF the early ciyili-
cation.
The art OF Mexico is preserved In oic-
ture galleries, I'm museums. and In its
monuments, all Of which. Colonel Cut
shaw, says, bear decidedly favorable COM
parison with the art OF America. The
cathedrals are magnificent structures, as
also are the palaces end many OF the
public buildings. The streets are broad
and well lighted, and by the action OF
President Diaz, in organizing a mounted
police, two States at least have been
delivered from the bandit pest, which
was so prevalent until few years ago.
JUST LIKE BASEBALL.
During his visit Colonel Cutshaw en-
joyed his first and last experience OF a
bull-fght, apd left the arena deeply DIS
gusted. A gentleman who accompanied
him assured him that he would overcome
the feeling OF disgust after he had widen
ed his experience, but Colonel Cutshaw
is very much in the state Of mind of the
Scotchman, who said, II ha ma doots."
He saw the great matador from Spain
dispatch seven bulls. and saw number
of horses killed He thinks 1T resembles
our national game of baseball in many
OF it's features. particularly in the violent
storms Of protest that meet every de-
ofcfOn ~ tho st,r,,r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
MILLER & RHOADS,
" 1.-The Always-Busy Store. "

Denver; 10000 tons for elevated railways
at Chicago, and tho material for nume-
rouS small buildings In various parts OF
the country. The demand for car build
Ing has been very heavy. both East and
West, and the plate demand greatly in
creased on account OF orders from ship
yards. The demand from tin-plate works
has been active. The prospect OF a COM
binafion of wire manufacturers has
stimulated the demand and raised the
price Of wire rods Fifteen thousand and
ninety-nine ovens are In blast with Con-
nellsville coke. and tho price is $50 for
furnace. Tin is quiet and steady at lbs
cents with a visible supply February LIST
OF 3l,120 tons. against 1882 a year ago.
The exports Of copper In January were
about lO,225 tons. against 9,066 last year,
and the price Is held at IL cents for Lake.
There IS better demand for cotton
goods. owing 20 the general stoppage OF
work in the East, but there Is indication
OF material gains at second hands. Wool
lens have been active. The sales OF wool
at the three chief markets were 6.8l 100
pounds, OF which $4,000 were domestic.
against 1S,563.7OO last year, OF which $780,
400 were domestic.
The failures for the week were 33s In
the United States. against 81 last year.
and 80 In Canada, against 63 last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Fight mt the San Jacinto.
(Chap Book.)


Now for a brisk and cheerful ngnt!
Said Harman, big and droll,
A he coaxed his flint and steel for llgth
And puffed at his cold clay bowl;
For we are a skulssing lot, says me-
''Of land-thieves hereaDout,
And these bold senores, two 70 one,
Have come To smoke us QUIZ
Santa Anna and Castillon.
Aimonte, brave and gay;
PortIlla. red from Gohad,
And Cos, with his smart array
Dulces and cigaritos,
And the light guitar. ting-tuml
SAINT Anna courts 5 esta--
And Sam Houston taps his drum.
The buck stands still in the timber
ssTs N natter of nuts that fallF
The foai OF the wild male whinnies-
Did he hear the Comanche caii1
In tho brake by the craving bayou
he sinking she-wolves howl;
And the mustangs snort In the river
Has Startled tho padding fowl.
A soft. low tap. and a muffied tap.
And a roll not loud nor long
We would nor break SAINT Anna's nap,
Nor spoil Almontes song:
Saddles and knives and rinssi
Lord! but the men were glad
when Deaf smith muttered "AIamo?'
And Karnes Kissed "GoliadG'
The drummer tucked his sticks IA hts belt,
And the fifer grlpped his gun.
Oh. for one nee wild Texan yen,
As va took the slope in a runl
But never a shout nor a shot We spent,
Nor an oath nor prayer. that day.
TIL we faced the braves. eye, 70 eye,
And then we biazed away.
Then we knew tho rapture OF Ben Milan,
And the glory that Travis made,
With Bowie's lunge. and Crockctts snot,
And Fannin's dancing blade;
And the heart or the nghter. Doundins
In his 10Y so hot and mad
When Willard charged for Alamo,
Lamar for Goliad.
Deaf Smith rode straight. with reeking
sour
Into the shock and rcut:
eve hacked and burned the bayou
bridge
There's no sneaks back-way outr'
Muzzle or butt for Goliad,
Pistol and blade and nstl
Oh for the knife that never glanced.
And the gun that never missedi
Duices and cigaritos.
Song and the mandolin =
Thar CORY swamp Is q grseSoh4o grove
TO dance fandangos IN
We bridged the bog with tho sprawi'ns
herd
That fell in that frantic rout;
We slew and slew till the sun SET fc1'
And the Texan star flashed oW.
JOHN WILLIAMSON PALMER
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Mr.. Lime. of Washington, Better.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February o.
The condition of Mrs. Lane, the daughter
OF ex-senator Blackburn. OF Kentucky
who was accidently shot about three
weeks ago. shows a slight Improvement
Tonight There was a rally from the
discouraging features OF last night, when
another setback occurred, which left the
patient In a very precarious state. This
afternoon Mrs. Lane was able 10 take
some light nourishment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06

TOPEKA, KAN. February 5.--George
Murbarger young man who spent last
summer and fall in the Klondike. has re-
turned here TO visit relatives. He says he
brought $4,000 home with him. Muir
barger says Emma Kelly. daughter OF ox-
Senator II. b. Kelly. who left for tho
Klondike last fall. was married recently
to George Watson, a miner. who has been
fortunate and is wealthy. Miss Kelly.
who is a newspaper-woman. was fitted
out by Chicago people to make the trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
ladies' Jackets
To Go Tomorrow
At Sacrifice Prices.

We've never before made such sacri-
hces in Ladies' Jackets, and, too, just In
the midst OF winter.
Think OF the days OF comfort and plea
sure; think of the dollars saved: think or
the extraordinary inducements we offer
you; think of the most praiseworthy gar
ment you've seen this season, and come
Our entire line has been reduced and
reduced until there's hardly vestige OF
former prices left:
The up TO s. Jackets now 29S.
The up to $40 Jackets now $4.sS-
The UP to S25 Jackets now go.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Too Patriotic.
(salem Tlmes-RegLster.l

Salem Times-Register)
A member OF the Legislature talks or
introducing a bill binding the members
OF that body to serve without pay, ana
IL Is said TO meet with the approval OF n
majority OF them. That Is entirely too
patriotic, gentlemen. The old state ~
hard up' * Is true, but the laborer -
worthy OF his hire"-if he does anything.
All the people ask OF the Legislators IS
demand and TO which they are committed.
then they will have earned the paltry
sum now allowed them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Wage Conference without Result.

FALL RIVER. MASS. February ga
conference was held to-day by Agent "A.
b. Chase and Superintendent p. A..
Matthison, Of the King Philip mills, and
ex-Secretary Robert A Howard and Sec
rotary Thomas ODonnell, OF the Mule
Spinners' Association. AT the conclusion
OF the conference Secretary ODonnell
said the situation remained unchanged
Mr.. Chase refusing to make any con-
cocSfOpS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Many warrants Against Cradle.

rEADWOOD. S. D., February MANY
warrants Of attachment were iSoueo o
against the Francis A. Cradle pr i've
BY the Clerk Of the Court mere 'o1u i.'..
ano two more were issued IN ran i'area
county l., peafwood attorneys. Inc
amounts range from $40 70 WV.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Al the Jefferson,

III. c. Watson. OF New York, is draw
ing considerable attention at the Jener-
con Hotel with O. full line OF Gowns.
Fancy Waists, Matinees. and Negligees.
c,c The exhibit will be continued on
Monday. possibly until Tuesday. All
lSinds OF Foreign Novelties can be seen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
ALLEGED ATTEMPT AT BRIBERY
Tennessee Legislator Charges over
lures from Cigarette People.


tures from Cigarette People.
NASHVILLE. TENN. February 5-The
Joint committee Of both houses OF the
legislature. engaged In investigating a
charge Of attempted efforts to bride
member Of the lower house in regard 10
legislation touching the sale OF cigar
cites. after examining some witnesses
today adjourned until February l4th.
SIR. Rogers. representative, Is sara
TO have testided that he was offered 500
70 introduce and advocate a bill repeai-
ing the anti-cigarette law.
ia the legislature to-day Mr. hoseis,
IN a speech, said Mr.. Fuller. counsei toi
the American Tobacco Company, drafted
a bin repeating the anti-cigarette law
and that Frederick s. Gibbs, Of the ke-
publican Executive Committee Oh Nc"
York had written him asking ms sup
port for the hin because its promoters
were among the largest contributors I"
Thomas c. Platts campaign iuho'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06

LONDON. February 6.-The British
steamer Nab. Captain X. A. Mussen.
from Newport News. January Sth' Tor
tJavre. passed Prawle Point to-day, and
sIonalled that her propeller was loose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
a,,nco and Pando Mt Puerto Principe

HABANA, February 5.-Captain-Gene-
raj Blanco and General Pahdo nave ar
rived at Puerto Principe.
General Blanco is expected TO reach Ha-
bana in three days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
nouteiIe, of Illinois, Renominated.

CHICAGO. February 5.-Congressman
Henry s. Boutelle, Of the Sixth District.
who was elected to fiji the unexpired
term of Congressman Edward COOK de-
ceased was tonight nominated by the
Republicans OF his district TO succeed
himself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Two More Spanish Cruisers.

LONDON, February Especial on,
patches from Madrid say that the opai'lS a
Government has decided 20 seno tMo 81
oltional cruisers 20 the United se". ~.
The vessels selected will probably % w
Crstobal Colon and the Ain'i"'''S
OQuendo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Miller 6 RhOadS'
HALF YEARLY
INVENTORY, SALE!

Next Thursday take the OF the store The sheets
of stock and OF cash effort
will be made during the days reduce quantities each
department pont-o this end farewell prices have
been thousands of dollars worth Of worthy merchandise
such as you want for the present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06

place and appealed TO Rowen, who, In
the capacity OF an officer, went TO the
theatre TO investigate the matter.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-06
THE RELIEF FUND.
what the school Teachers Have Done
with it.

with 1T.
The executive committee in charge of the
charity entertainment held in Ferguson 5
theatre on Thursday evening, February II,
1898, and also having il charge the dstribu-
tion of the fund raised, has submitted the
following report
Receipts-Sale of tickets by pupils S2lO. 10:
sale of tickets at theatre, S33 60; sale of
tickets at kirlin's, S24 50; donation, Column
bia Brewing Co., SlO donation, P j. Fer.
guson, 81; donation, NJ. }. O'Neil, S.; ad-
ycrtising poster, $50; balance 1897 fund, 81;
gross receipts S37O.35.
Xpenditurcs-R of theatre and theatre
tickets, $37; rent of piano, 81; printing
tickets, ST. printing ad dyertising poster SlG. SO;
miscellaneous, Sll3; total, S64 .63; net re-
ceipts, S3O5.72.
In the expenditure of the fund the com
mittee thought proper to classify cases as fol-
lows: ~ The children of widows having
little or no support. l2) The children of
persons incapactated from labor by pro-
lonped illness, accident, or other misfortune.
l3) The more urgent case among those who
have large families and insufficient income
to provide suitable clothing for their children.
All cases were referred to a subcommittee for
special investigation to determine the num-
her in family, the number of persons able to
work, and such other circumstances as would
aid the general committee in arriving at an
intelligent opinion Of the applicants worth
iness for the relief your committee was able
to grant The committee found it in their
power to relieve about 1870 children and still
have about so applicants which cannot be
considered because the fund is now ex-
hausted.
In no case has cash been contributed by
this committee to the relief of applicants.
The quality, quantity and price of each
article purchaSel bas been determined by the
committee and the purchases made directly
by them.
The quantity and quality of the relief ex-
tended may be determined from the follow
ing summary l69 pairs of shoes, SlS3 25 As
dresses, SiO.7j; 1876 pairs of stockin ings S23. .5s;
% sets Of underware, Sl2 90; 80 suits of
boys clothing, S3s, SIS; II undervests, 81 so ;
. boys waists, Sl.l1; 2 underskirts, As cents ;
total, S3O2 IA, Balance in hands of treasurer,
S3.5S.
The report is signed by II. c. Hooks chair
man. j. NJ. Mulahey, L. B. Edwards, A. f..
Mansell, B. A. Burns A. l.. Sheehy, l.. NJ.
O'Connell, Ella NJ. Clauser, Mahala Fair
child, NJ. Alice Lehe.