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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27
LITTLE THINGS.

Paradoxical as it may seem,
the little things Of life are in
reality the big things. The mild
voice of the mosquito is more to
be feared than the brazen roar
of the lion; a simple cold in the
head has killed more people than
all the wars and pestllences since
the beginning of the world. 1t
was a little innocent and guile
less looking apple that brought
trouble into the world-not high
~ spiced dishes with French
names. 1t is the little, mild man.
nered. deprecating men that lead
the onslaught in battle while the
big clustering DULLES are at
home telling how they would
have managed the campaign if
they had been there. II is the
little, quiet, retiring woman who
is the tyrant on the hearth stones
who rules some man for all he is
worth, and whose husband speaks
of "our trousers. A single fly
can upset the calm equanimity
of an ascetic who thought that
he had triumphed over all the
weaknesses of the flesh. A collar
button, which is among the
smallest and meanest of created
things, can shake the firmest
religious principles and cause
the righteous to blaspheme. 1t
is always the measly and insig-
nificant rocking chair we fall over
in the night, not the grand piano.
tits the one solitary tack we
tread on in the dark, not the vast
expense of moquette carpet. Of
ten fate turns on a hair. A man
in Kansas who was angry with
his wife, the other night, Kissed
a furious farewell to his family,
and started forth never to return.
At the front gate his trousers
leg caught on nail and tore
from top to bottom, and he, who
had gone forever, had to go back
to the house. No man can sue
cessfully carry naughty and
ccntemptuous mien with Il flap
ping trousers leg waving in the
breeze. and so a tragedy was
averted. No one can tell on how
small a thing our fate may hang,
A turn to the right. where two
streets cross, and we meet the
man who has a good thing to Of
fer us, and we start on the road
to fortune. A turn to the left,
and we run straight into the
arms of a fellow who touches US
for a ten. Such are the chances
of unequal life. A little care
lessness in eating, and Henry
George had passed from the
leaders of men. and Anton SiedIs-
baton dropped from his fingers,
and of the worlds sweetest music
was hushed. When we come to
take stock oflife, it is the little
things that have made or married
our happiness. We can brace
up and bear the big misfortunes
it is the little naggingi cares
that eat the heart and sap the
courage. No success is as ever
as great as our ambition, no tri-
umph that is all that we have
hoped and dreamed, or bring the
ioy we have looked for. At the
last it is only little things that
seem to count-the rift of sun
shine across the cloudy day, the
song of birds in the still hush OF
dawn. the kiss of lips that clung
unto our own, the eyes to whom
our coming brought light and
life-these made up our sum Of
| hapDinnsa
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

THOUSANDS of sufferers from, grippe
have been restored to health by One
Minute Cough Cure. It quickly cures
coughs, colds. bronchitis, pneumonia,
grippe, asthma, and all throat and lung
diseases. r. j. Criss.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

watch for them. 1t is not right
to say that they do small harm,
as the people whom they mislead
are of little value. This may be
true, but the deception is to
them a serious matter. They are
Jed away from the truth, and il
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

Zone Minute Cough Cure is the best
preparation 4 have ever sold or used
and 1 can't say too much in its praise,
L. NJ. Kennon, Merchant, Odeli, Ga.
r. j. Criss. "a.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ERNEST B. MORRIS
Special Agent
For Sale of Stock of the
Northern Pacific
And Alaska Mining,
Transportation
And Trading Co.
4 Location 4
SNUG HARBOR.
COOKS INLET,
ALASKA.

DIREorons-Henry A. Parr. Presi-
dent, Baltimore; John K. Cowen, Vice
President, Baltimore; Christian De-
vries, Treasurer, Baltimore Robert
Ramsay. Secretary, Baltimore; George
R. Tingle, General Manager. Alaska,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

carried into all the evils Of that
system, may be wholly undone.
AS helpless sheep they should
be protected. Charleston Adoo.
cate.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27
6,IINCEIO1NIyG

NJ. L. Yocun. Cameron, Pa, says II
was sufferer for ten years, trying most
all kinds of pile remedies but without
success. DeNSitt's Witch Hazel salye
was recommended to me. used one
box. 1t has effected permanent cure. !"
As permanent Cure for piles DeWitst'
Witch Hazel Salve has no equal. R, j.
Criss.
Late 70 Bed and early fo rise, prepares
a man for his home in the skies. Early
to bed and Little Early Riser, the
pill that makes life longer and better
and wiser. R. ). Criss. "a.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

should be granted to every woman.
Thousands fail of this because they have
neglected 10 look after their health IN a
wouanly way The health of woman,s
babies is dependent upon her own health
during the period of prospective maternity
The prospective mother cannot be too par:
ticular about her physical condition. II
She suffers from local weakness, nervous
ness or loss of vigor and virility, her chill
drcn will be weak, puny and sicEly. ~.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is the only
unfailinC cure for all weakness aud disease
of the delicate and important organs that
bear the brunt of maternity. II makes these
organs strong, healthy, vigorous, virile and
elastic. II makes the prospective mother
strong and cheerful. II rohs maternity OF
its periIs. II insures baby constitution
aIly strong II is the invention OF an emf.
nent and skillful specialist, who has had
thirty years training in this particular
branch, during which time he and his stan
of physicians have prescribed Tor many
thousands of wor'eu. Medicines dealers
sell il and an honest dealer will not urge
upon YOU an inferior substitute merely for
the little added profit he may make thereon
az am the mother of a nice baby four and a
half months DID, writes Ms u Sloagh, t bos
3o11 OF Lisbon Grafton Co, n II CANNOT
give too much praise to Dr. F1etecs faVotne
Prescription"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con:
stipation. Constipation is the cause OF
many diseases. Cure the cause and you
cure the disease. One Pellet IS
gentle laxative, and two mild cathar
tic. Druggists sell them, and nothing l;
"just as good"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

The Traders National Bank, Of
Clarksburo, West Va, has been select
ed as depository for the company, for
local subscriptions.
For additional information address
Chas. J. Gof, or Ernest B. Morris,
Clarksburg, W. Va. S-tf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

oeWftt's Little Early Risers.
The famous little ,i!Is.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27
DeisoQ y Kreqtzet
Furnituresold on Easy
Terms.
unexcelled in Finish, Durabilitr a''
Style.
Our Large Stock makes itposilos
for you to find just what ~
want. Come and see us aus
learn prices.

Best equipped undertaking =. e
tablishment in Central West VIZ
GINA. Caskets, burial robes, &C.
of all kinds constantly in stoeL
Embalming skillfully done. o -
funeral director has been WIZ
the house since 1869 and has al'
tended upward of 1000 funera,
Two elegant funeral cars. =! :
beautiful white car with elesau'
draperies-the only one in Csal
t~al Westvirginia. Calls answss'
ed at all hours.
DE1soN & RRENTzER
81
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

If there were no other objec-
tons, Cuba cannot be admitted
into the Union until she has had
the yellow fever thoroughly
auarantined out Of her.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-27

The esteemed Baltimore -Amegi-
can has discovered that the sun
is of the feminine gender. This
may help to account for the
of the past few weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-20

ROXBORO. y. c. July D.-speclaL-
Among the new buildings being erected
here il a handsome and modern Baptist
church and a large addition 10 Hotel
The sunday schools OF Roxboro will
run an excursion 90 Lynehburg on Au-
gust "a
Farmers and gardeners in and around
This Town complain OF potato thieves A
rumber OF patches OF Irish potatoes have
been robbed
congressman " w Kitchin IS now at
his nome i'm this place. Ii Is thought
nat he will be re-nominated without op-
position by the convention which meets
Tbursday in Greensboro.
one OF the hardest rains that has fallen
throughout this section during tho sum-
mer. fell SUNDAY afternoon and night.
T. was accompanied ~ thunder and light
ming and las ed several hours. Streams
we're very high yesterday. and a good
deal Of corn was drowned out on low
lands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-20

14T15c.-; western fresh, 13Md14c. o-,
POTATOES Steady. Jerseys, S2.-Jp
go: Long Island. s. 25G2.3Ti.
COTTON-SEED OII-Stcady; prime
crude, lSi1c.; yellow. 23t4a23asc.
PETROLEIM-Firm United closed no
market. Renned New York. $3.50. Phila-
delphla and Baltimore. SG.25; do. In bulk,
1915.
ROSTN-Stcady
TURPENTlNE-Quie
RICE-Steady.
CABBAGE Strong; Long Island. $50
per 100
COFFEE Options steady at unchanged
prices: ruled Inactive with weak under
lone cables being unsatisfactory. spot de-
mand disappointing and supplies exccs-
sive. closed quiet and unchanged 90 five
points net lower; sales 400 bags. includ-
Ing July. S. 40; August $40. Spot-Rio
dull and easy. No. Z invoice 0ikc.: No. Z
iobbing. Csc mild, narrow Jobblng trade;
Cordova 0i3Mljc.
sUGAR-Raw. strong. fair refining.
9-l6c.; centrifugais 20 test, 3-lGc.;
sales moderate on private terms. Re-
fnod firm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-20
TOBACCO EXCHANGE.


RlchmOnd, va, july Io' Io'''
Offerings at auction on Change to-day.
20 p.rlaecs of sun-cured tobacco. highest
price. 50: general average price oil the
lrffra e9ie Slo31.
RiiI,- Wilson sold. o. P-No. / at So.
M d af $50 30 2 M $500. No at
81 20 irot9i n1iuber Of packages sold a.
George A. HAYNES sold: y. ". Winston.
T.otiisa coupty- 80 lg2 mounds srossl
i- -, ti ',3i, ro,,ri.1 ~ So 80. .
I7ss nonnds1 ~ SIS 81. 10 a 80 pounds
M So No " IL 1g5 p0unds) al So. 40 2G
~ % Do,Indsi ~ SOL No - 1925
nnunIs, mn So 10 No 2s ,q7O pounds) at
- NJ 5a n 90 noundl Al SO So. go
N 'o5o uolIndei af SO 40. 81 GSl poundsl
,' 11o 30. ~ 20 I'M, t,,rudsl rf a. GgI..
a. a. f'.o- - ~ ' C.r,iine Cornt,E Sd
w a'I,I ~ ''.s' sst ~ y "a. l.,,t,-is, ~
s2sV- POSIllu'l "--c3,- ',,,1,5-, ~ kio5F ard
&C., On ,,l,,,ls, an sg. IA 4, Pe4zIev
40. '-'" P,"'."' ma, ,,u,aI al
Salo.!ho So ldo - 80 q. ~ n
- No. = 700 20 s,o.,0d.I
90 90 ~ ~ c,tlert caroline coun-v-No.
81 ~, 90 <ic. n a Catl4ft Caro-
4 tIi' pounds az -o,,r,le' ,t Si6 -0
me toU ,ulSsS MI 0U. , 1 20 d Rossou
40. '-oo potl' 70 20, nourdu af
t9u AZ, y =, 80 I,o,inds, ',t SqGgi| 30
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-20
WILL SAVE THREE SHIPS
Cant. Sharp Hopes 30 Bring Ni]cay"'
E.is,ohoI Colon and Maria Teresa.

NORFOLK. VA, July l9-Special,-A
letter has been received here from zap
taln Frank sharp, In which he says that
be hopes 20 raise three OF the spanish
yarships sunk off Santiago by our neet.
CAPTAIN Sharp Is in charge OF pto
vyrecking steamer J. J. Merritt which,
Win TWENTY-FIVE expert wreckers ana
divers aboard. sailed from here some time
since 10 undertake 20 raise the spanish
ships or strip them Of all OF value Whlch
could be taken on them.
with the conservatism OF his class
Captain Sharp does not express ms De-
lief that he can raise the ships IN so
many words. but it is evident that he
bopes 10 bring the Christobal Colon. VIZ
cava. and Maria Teresa into Norfolk har-
Dor. The Almirante Oqucndo, 1t appears
he fears. will be lost 10 us.
IL will be recalled that the Merritt and
Chapman Wrecking and Derrick Com
panv IS under its contract with the Gov
eminent TO receive $500 day as long the
work continues and large bonus for
every vessel brought into Norfolk harbor
and delivered 10 the Government The
wreckers having a great incentive. and
fearing the coming OF n storm, which
might destroy their chances OF raising
the ships. are it is stated, working like
beavers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-20
CHARLESTON. s. c.. July 19-COT-
TON-Market quiet sales, none, mid
ding, ~.
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.

NEW YORK. July l9.-FLOUR-Mar-
ket showed a little more strength and
some Improvement in demand
RYE FLOUR-Quiet az S2.GO0301.
CORNMEAl-Stcady, yellow western,
re
RYE-steady: No. .. 5Jc.
BARLEN-Dull. mailing, 4jNfSc.
WHEAT-OptiOns had a steady opening
on cables, and experienced decided
strength in the afternoon through cover
Ing based on less favorable spring wheat
news and "A heavy decrease IN Brad
streets visible: closed al A01iic. net
higher. late deliveries strongest. No. ,
red, July. closed az 1889. December
closed al 73iic Cash wheat easy; No. ,
red. $3.50.
CORN-spot market steady: No .. SOC
Options strong early on lack Of moisture
West. but eventually weakened under
realizing inspired by rain predictions;
closed unchanged. July closed al SIC. ::
September closed az 3Sc.; December closed
OATs-sp6t easy: No. 2 27kc. Options
dull and easy. better crop news induced
selling closed &c. net lower. July closed
REEF-Qhict family. $3.50.
CIT MEATS-Steady.
IARD-Easy; western steamed closed
at SJs5. July, $5.S7, nominal Refined
easy.
PORK-Duil.
PORK-Dun.
BUTTERFLY western creamery 1871
417c.. GO. factory. l1nl2Ac., Elgins. lie. |;
Imitation creamery, l2al4hc;
CHEFSF--Firmi large white. TIC.
EGUs-~steady; State and Pennsylvania.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-20
VIRGINIA CROPS.
Plenty Rains in Southern Counties but
Droughty in Northern Portions. ~

The weekly crop bulletin Of the Vir-
einia service. under the United states
Department OF Agriculture. for the week
ending yesterday says.
Tho rcports of the crop correspondents
for fhe past week Indicate the occur
renee OF considerable cloudiness and rain
i'm the Southern counties OF the state;
elsewhere A has been rather dry. Where
showers prevailed, farm work was in
terrtmted and the fields became grassy,
particularly cotton and peanuts, and some
wheat and oats IN shock were injured.
The rain was. however very beneficial
TO am growing vegetation. In the central
and northern counties the conditions are
becoming droughty and good general
rains are needed.
Winter wheat thre hing Is quite gene
rsl I'm AN sections. Tho crop continues 10
yield poorly in quantity and quality, eX-
ccut some localities in the valley section
where fl H. average or above.
Sprinp oats are about all harvested. eX-
cept I'm tho valley district. whore they are
now ripe. Local showers stopped har-
vesting to some extent and did sIshl
damage TO grain IN shock Generally
both winter and spring oats are a lsht
crop. ~
Corn maintains Us previous promising
condition ana Is hl'MiHb ldHls A"N
look Tor a WELD IS variously reported
from very good" 10 best IN years and
Finest I ever saw" by many correspon-
dents The only exception is I'm eastern
SDotsylvania county. where it IS report
ed backward and Irregular. The crop IS
beginning to tassel.' and would be gene
fitted by rain over most OF the corn
growing counties
Tobacco IS also advancing favorably'
The area over which DO IS coming IN
"top" is increasing, and in some To-
calities topping has begun. Out or a
large number of reports covering TINS
crop only two give the condition as poor.
Potatoes Orish) show some shght I'M I'M
proveruont. but the yield thus Tar mas
been below anticipations. Laying by
of sweet potatoes has Progressed wen
I'm Tidcwater Virginia and the OUTLOOK
is encouraging. .,
Cotton shows the effect OF too mucn
rain and the fields are grassy ana In need
of cultivation 800.
Peanuts also have suffered from excess
Of rain. and some fields are reported 10
be- hopelcssIy lost in grass However
whore cultivation has been possible the
crop is looking well and preparations lot
"Iaying by have set DO.
Gardens and pastures are steadily I'M
nrovfn- where rain has fallen; other
wise they are in need Of rain. MELONS
are roDorted 20 be In fine condition APP
pies are falling.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-20
THE SENECA AT OLD POINT.
The Suspicion Of Yellow Fever Made
the Timid Nervous.

NORFOLK. VA. July 19.-Special--
When the steamship Seneca, Wnlch ieil
Siboney. cuba. on Tuesday. July l4th,
arrived al old Point yesterday, 1t was
thought that the sick and wounded
aboard numbering about one hundred,
would Doe debarked and the curious gain
cred ON the pier 20 see these come ashore
They did not come. DR.. w. g. Pettus,
I'm charge OF the quarantine service, who
visited the ship. after brief eNamlna-
ton. came ashore and telegraphed TO
Washington. II was then said that the
Seneca would not bee allowed 10 land'
but would either have TO be sent 10 4
port further North, or TO the Isolated
quarantine station on Fisherman
Island. i'm Chesapeake bay.
IL was clear that there were suspicious
cases aboard the vessel, which hailed from
a port where the standard OF yellow jack
has been recently unfurled. The Seneca
is a suspect anyway. She Is reported 10
have once taken the yellow fever mo a
southern port, and will never recover her
reputation. -
II Is possible that clear-headed DR.. Pet
tus was Influenced tri1e by this knowl-
edge but 10 Is very likely that ne had
good cause for this refusal 10 allow the
Seneca 10 land until first put through
probation.
When instructions were received later
10 order the Seneca 10 sail Tor New \ ofk
certain relief was felt by the people at
Old Point who were beginning 20 get a
little nervous Mo~A Rfpil' hAt'ff ~.
yellow lack Is a cowardly dog, and rarely
attacks those who face him boldly. and
that those who fear are the hrst attack
ed but they forgot this.
II was enough 10 make horse laugh
10 see how gingerly the telegraph opera
tors at Old Point handled the messages
brought ashore by Or. Pettus after board
ing the Seneca.
They held the yellow paper al arms
length. Dr.. Pettus told them, however,
.N,- al kaa III
the wires went
By strange chance. the list Of the
ships passengers received by the reporter
was written on paper OF a brilliant yellow
hue II was not dsnfected, and came
raw from the ship.
The Seneca left old Point for New
York al II o'clock this morning, after she
secured the needed supplies
They breathe freer at old Point.
The Seneca was conveyed TO sea by
the tug Vulcan. in h arge Of Pilot w.
+. Boutwell,. orders having been issued
not 20 allow a pilot aboard the ship.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-20
tDULNESS RULED
IN THE MARKET.
The Dealers All Seemed to Have
Taken a Holiday Outing.
RAILROAD STOCKS NOW HIGHER.
BudUnccrtainty as 10 the Wheat Crop
and Consequent Earnings Prevents
Much Dealings in Them Now.
The situation Hinges Here.

NEW YORK. July Midsummer dull
moss was the characteristic OF the stock
market to-day. Those who have money
20 buy stocks on large scale. and those
who have large holdings 20 sell. seemed
90 have gone OF. for "a holiday outing.
The bears amongst the small room traders
look advantage of the Cullncss to ham
MGR at the list here and there.
Prices of railroad stocks are now from
Eve 70 nftocn points higher than they
dividend rates have in many cases been
increased and the extra dividends dis
lufscd The worlds available supply OF
trcsdstuns is not materially greater
than 30 was 90 year ago. but this country
S. assured OF the largest crop in us his
tory. and the crop OF the world cannot
ypf bo reliably estimated. Tho price Of
wheat is Boo consequence held back, and
farmers are NOT bringing me new crop
forward. thus keeping down the earnings
Of the grllu-cagryiuE roads. Ncvcrthe-
Joss. railroad companies are making eN-
teusivc preparations TO handle q large
grain and inefr l"n9lst ti"i. ,r uuIins ne
coming fan and winter. me situation
seems 90 hinge largely upon the price Of
tthcat. or rather upon The grain move
mcut. which u.s. held back by the nature
of wheat to advance. lntll reu3o!e eSll-
mates cam be made OF the worlds new
prop of wheat and the worlds conse-
ourpt need for our surplus products
speculation seems likely tO halt.
Bonds were ic1tureless. except that
Denver and Gulf hrsts advanced two
points. with subsequent reaction. To-
f.I r4lee 81 10000. United States J's,
coupon. advanced d in The BID price
MONEY AND ENCHANGE.-Mon on
call easy no 1Nl4 per cent; last loan an
n Drr cent. prime mercantile paper.
-3i+04 uor cent sterling exchange easy.
with actual business in bankers bills at
4SlI0fsJ4 for demand and at 4S4h0
4eph for sixty days posted rates. 4N1l4H
certificates. 590lqA bar silver 500, Mex
iran dollars 4ji3. Government bonds
firm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-20
STORE ROBBED AND BURNED.
An Operation Results in Lockjaw and
Death.

PETERSBURG. VA, July 19.-Special-
The store Of George j. Rowland, Jr, at
Lees mill pond. IN Prince George county.
was robbed on last Sunday night and
then set on fire. The building with its
contents was burned.
Mr.. A. W. Price died at his residence
in this city this evening at o'clock Of
lockjaw, which resulted from an opera
ton performed on him some days ago.
He had carried on the grocery business
here for many years. lie leaves a widow
and two children.
Intelligence has been received here OF
the death OF Mr.. George y. Morgan. a
former resident OF Petersburg. at Cascade
Locks. Oregon. lie was a native OF this
city. where he at one time was en-
Gagged In the grocery business. For some
wears he was editor OF the Wasco (Ore-
gon) County Sun. and at different times
had been connected with the Times
Mountaineer newspaper OF The Dalles.
oregon. He leaves numerous relatives
and friends In Petersburg.
some ten or more members Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-20

Schooner Massasoit. William C. Tam
schooners Eva II. Douglass and Hugh
Kelly. Boston.
steamer Caesar, Norfolk.
PORT OF WEST POINT. July 10. 1898
ARRIVED.
Steamship Accomac. Thompson. Nor
folk. passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
steamship Accomac. Thompson. Nor
folk. passengers and general cargo.
PORT BERMUDA HUNDRED. JULY 10.
SAILED.
schooner T. W. n. White Crowly. lum-
Der. Baltimore. Ma.
Schooner J. NJ Harlow. .Lippincott' rail-
schooner Irene, Saunders. lumber. Bal
tluore Md