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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-07-22

FIRST district ueNI SOu&TSsS'
man several times over. A com.
mittee was then appointed and
waited on Captain Dovener. and
as he was ushered in on the stage
he was met with a scene of wild
enthusiasm.
Captain Dovener apologized for
his voice, but said 1t would be
heard this campaign from every
stump and hustings in the dis
trict. He first spoke OF civil SER
vice. In the last administration
the offices were increased, q
blanket was thrown over them
and it was said that they were
under 1.-THE merit system To
illustrate this argument the cap.
tain caught the crowd with an
amusing story ofone Burns, who
got e drink Of whiskey on trust.
The bar.keeper asked the pro-
prietor II Burns was good for q
drink. "Has he got it?" asked the
proprietor. HE has, answered
the bar keeper. We'll, then. he's
good for it." was the reply. So
with the civil service in many re-
spects. the offices are filed, and
the blanket says they are good
for it"
Very feeling we're the captains
remarks in thanking the conven-
ton for the nomination. and he
said that his arms might fall pal
sled by his side if he proves I'M.
true to his trust. he paid tribute
to President McKinley's conduct
OF the war, and said it was a
grand sight to see the blue and
gray united under the starry ban.
ner all true Americans loved. He
returned thanks to the counties
and the individual delegates for
their kind and friendly support.
mo man. said he. "can get
along without friends. / came
from the ranks Of the people,
and God forbid should ever get
above the peopleN (Cheers.
The Republican party should be
continued in power, and I pray
that when you delegates return
to your homes and the cross
roads. you will be able to give
reasons for the faith that is in
you
The captain closed in rounds
of applause. Then there we're
cheers and CRIES for Campbell
Campbell !"
Judge Campbell was rendered
an ovation as he came forward,
He said he would not be a man
If he did not appreciate the men
who for weeks had rallied to his
standard, shut while there were
yesterday Campbell men and
Dovener men. to-day there are
nothing but Republicans = wild
applause) and whatever power !
possess it will be devoted to the
election of Captain Dovener.
more applause.)
Judge Campbell then read from
manuscript his position. He
said he bowed complacently to
the will of the majority. The
field OF American politics demand.
ed great men. and the speaker
gave scholarly synopsis Of a
republican form of government.
At no time in the history of this
great republic was there the ne.
cessity for great men to uphold
the government as for the Fifty.
sixth Congress, and the Judge
referred to the war with Spain
and the future developments that
may arise as to the Philippines
and territories involved in the
nresent struggle. Twelve thous.
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anent organization, reports of
committees shall be heard as fol-
lows
Credentials.
Basis of Representation.
Resolutions.
Nominating speeches (no time
limit.
Balloting for Congressman.
Miscellaneous business.
The committee on permanent
organization reported Col. 6. W.
Curtin, of Braxton, chairman, r.
.Ad. Hall, of Lewis county, secre-
tary. The report was adopted.
Col. Curtin was received with
cheers as he took the platform.
He thanked for the honor, but
declined to make a speech. Col.
Curtain took occasion to say,
however, that the people should
elect representatives that would
uphold the administration in car
rying on the war.
The vote by counties was a
tedious affair. Some delegations
were puzzled whether to vote by
districts or county, and the Mar
shall county crowd was late to
report. having several lively de-
bates among themselves. The
question was on adoption of the
committees report, which recon-
mended the seating of all Tyler
county representatives present.
The Marshall county brethren
were some time in getting to-
gether. While the convention
was waiting on them, a dramatic
scene took place.
Several of the delegates were
appealing to the chairman, when
a clarion voice rang out through
the hall. Standing on a chair,
Prof. j. McH. Jones. principal
of Lincoln school, of Wheeling,
cried "Mr. Chairman, I've
been asked to make an annouce-
ment. Our army has been victori-
Gus and Santiago has fallen"
Then everything cut loose. The
band in the gallery simultaneous
ly struck up 1.-THE Star Spangled
Banner" Delegates climbed on
chairs, cheering themselves
hoarse, and hats went whirllng
through the air. The enthusiasm
reigned for several minutes and
all business was suspended.
"Three cheers for "Old Glory !"
proposed by prosecuting attorney
..Tomr Parsons, of Moundsville'
was the climax.
Captain G. ]. Rawliug, of Ohio,
chairman, presented the report
of the committee on resolutions.
which was adopted as a whole.
The resolutions were as follows:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
First-We, the representatives
of the Republican party OF the
First Congressional district, in
convention assembled at Wheel
ing, this 14th day of July, 1898,
endorse the principles as dec lar
ed at St. Louis June Ia, 1895,
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The langIor so common at
this season is due to impoyerish
ed blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla
cures 1t by enriching the blood,
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AFTERNOON SESSION.


Owing to some of the commit
tees not being ready to report,
the convention was not ready for
business until 2:45 o'clock. The
delegates were all in their places
att o'clock, and they were en-
tertained by the bands splendid
music.
The proceedings opened by
Chairman Cole, who called for the
reports of the committees.
The committee on order OF
business first reported as follows;
First, that after effecting perm.
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To Cure Cold I'm One Day.take Lnxa-
tive BrOm0 Quinine Tablets. Cunningham
Bros. & Co. Refund money II itfnilH 70 cure
% cents. li-gn.
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BY ACCLAMATION.
DOV6R6r R6-nOHIndt6d bu
Wy the Republicans at Wheeling.
hoand and Enthusiastic Convention.
A Grand and Enthusiastic Convention.

a Grand and Enth
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
~ Republicans Of the First
. ri last Thursday nominated
"..;n Blackburn Barrett Dow
s.for congress by reclamation.
,mong the delegates present
m Harrison county were !:
= ?. Randall, Bruce South
c. 1. Pigott, NJ. B. ourken-
F. B. Haymaker, 3. l. Da-
1obp B. Redman, S. H. Guss,
", Harmer, A. W. Fittro, Lee
,vmond, Pat Martin, s. w.
a,dop, A. B. Borgess., ]. w.
sott A. G. Hall, LATE Finch.
|, Lee Mitchell, Dorsey Cork
r, Highland, S. 9. Denham.
s Faris, j. L. jackson, Quinn
;nter VIM. L. Hall, E. Thad
d, las. A. L. Day, Chas. w.
, ,lp Jas. I. Highland, w.
Mowery, William strother, T.
Pennett. ]. P. Robey, g. L.
Hin, Jno. W. Cottrill, Jack
(seder. Jack johnson, N. M.
|buttleworth, w. c. Bumgard-
h Ernest Rider, M. L. Riblett,
D. Robinson, Erlen B. Hard
Etv, D. d. Robinson. B. f. Coff-
Ian, Thomas. Hawker, S, M.
Eewlon. t. A. Rumble. John
|sruenter, T. j. Coffman, John
FJanigan. G. W. Law. John 6.
apg, John W. Bailey. Allen ID.
Fitzhugh, j. E. Bartlett. R. A.
borrow and H. E. Tyson.
The convention was held at
he Wheeling Park Casino, and
very county in the district, with
ev exceptions, sent full delega-
ions. The withdrawal of Judge
ohm A. Campbell, of Hancock
ounty, from the race few days
20 removed much of the interest
ttached to the convention, which
as. nevertheless, marked with
ANY interesting features, and
lie harmony and energetic Re
we're commendable.
After selections by the Opera
[ouse band. stationed IN the bal
ony, mostly patriotic in their
election, the convention was
allied to order at 10 o'clock, by
tugo Loos, of Ohio county, mem
er of the Congressional Com
ittee.
Committeeman Loos announc-
| Senator george g. Cole, of
evils county, as temporary chair
an, and V. L. Highland of Har-
son county, as secretary.
Mr.. Cole was well received. He
as pleased to have the privilege
presiding over so large and
Itelligent an assembly.
we are here to name the man
no will be the First districts
ext Congressman. 1t IS need
IS to say that we should make
} mistake, for usually the Re-
lblican party makes no mis-
kes." (Cheers).
Proceeding, Senator Cole said
e convention should be careful.
READY the young men are 60
e to the front, dressed in blue,
fight for the best flag that
'ats over land and sea. (Cheer.)
lat flag means liberty, fraterni-
and equality. We are here to
'aise the greatest occupant OF
e presidential chair since LIN
In. Not since Washington
We we had a President of such
united people as we have to-
y.
The chairman, after assigning
e committees to their respec-
re meeting places, declared q
cess until 2 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Owing to some of the commit
es not being ready to report,
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original purpose and intent. and
we demand that Congress make
such changes in the present law
as will meet the crying demands
of the people.
q. j. RAwLING, Chairman.
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ing through the lobby. / darted out, and
could see Mrs. Armor running along the
sweeping curve of the house toward the
stage. | followed, calling to her and
wondering what had happened. People
were bustling out from the doors, not IS
is usual between an entire act, but in Il
hubbub. l heard a man say ill, anoth-
er tainted" and woman moaned
dead" And all the while ] was rushing
through the crowd after Kate Armor. L
saw her pass a guard and go through to
the stage. But the door was shut in my
face.
Something had happened TO Richard.
But what? The guard said nothing,
knew nothing. The house was filled with
rumors. At last l satisfied the door
keeper that l was Armor's friend and
guest, and pushed through to the stage.
They had borne Arnor away to the art
lists salon. where he was lying uncon-
scious, with his head pillOwed in his
wife's arms \ physician rose. from a
STOPPING posture as | entered.
1t was only look l gave him.
The physician pressed his lorefinger
to his lips.
The sobbing woman and l were left
alone with the dead.
A clot of blood in the brain. The medi-
cal report was more learnedly expressed,
but that was the meaning of it.
"rhese operate heroes lead such un-
natural lives. They are given to eX-
cesses," said q preacher next day.
1t was long afterward that the nurse
showed me the razor with which Stroe-
bel tried to kill himself in his delirium
Then l could understand Armor's self
sacrifice. and the shock. The strain OF
II / already knew. But | don't under
stand yet why fate takes such men out
Of the world before their time.
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plauded; the orchestra struck up one ma
tional air and then another, and then
rolled out the overture.
"Now!" said 1, as the curtain rose.
When Armor came on he was cour-
teously applauded. There was no en-
thusiasm in the reception. The audience
had hardly recovered from staring at
the Eastern potentate. 1t was clear that
the new tenor would have to fight his
way. / was watching him closely with
the glasses. l half fancied l could see a
shade of disappointment cross his face
when the brief clatter of applause sub
sided. But It was for an instant only,
| and a flash of determination followed it,
as If Armor were thinking. .pll make
| you rise and cheer me before the end
But, of course, l never knew that
4 HE is master of himself" said /, lean
| ing over to his wife.
She nodded, as if to say he was always
| that.
What happened is well enough known.
| Everybody is familiar with the outlines.
| The papers were filled with them. But /
| am trying to make known why 1t all hap
pened. That justice ought to be done to
| Richard Armor. They said-but no mat
| ter what they said, and 1 will not delay
| for a description of his marvellous tri-
| umph, for IL was an unQuestioned tri-
umph. 1t raised Armor at once to the
| level or the greatest singers OF the age.
After the famous scene where he poured
out his heart in song there was a mighty
burst of cheering. The great pack of hu-
| manity gave itself over to a wild de-
monstration of enthusiasm. The presi-
| dent rose in his box and flung bouquet
| at Armor's feet, The eastern potentate
stripped jewel from his coat and tossed
| IT to the stage. The audience rose and
olamored in an ecstasy of delight. l.
| too, was seized W h the infection. |
was proud of my friend. This is worth
| living for-to win like this" said |. ITS
something, after all, to be an operate
hero! l found myself shouting in the
! tumult, alternately shifting my hands
and waving my handkerchief, as every
body else was doing in half-mad way.
And there was Armor standing on the
| fiower-strewn stage, modestly bowling
his thanks. This must have gone on for
five minutes, and, then, while the cheers
were still rising, Richard fell forward
with his face among the onwers, and The
curtain dropped.
"He fell too soon. Is II new businessr'
said i. turning TO his wife.
But she was not in the box. The door
was open. / heard some one run, gasp
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"There's fudge and fiddlesticks!' i an
swered. "And I'm going to camp down
here in your dining room and wait till
Dick comes home, and have it out with
him. I'll stop this"
You don't know Richard" said Mrs.
Armor.
And l didn't / discovered that soon
enough. Threats, reason or ridicule
wouldn't stir him. l tried them all for
two hours after midnight, and then sud
denly reflected that ! was the bigger fool
of the two. If Armor was bent on stay
my up he had better be sitting quietly
with Stroebel than arguing with me.
'I'll get sleep enough" said he.
you're the only unspeakable idiot in
the world who would sacrifice himself
for this mountebank," said l, pulling on
my coat.
Armor lighted a cigar and said, with a
laugh: "I've the constitution OF an OK,
and you forget that Stroebel gave me my
chance"
"Very well. You have only one day
more. Tomorrow will be Wednesday.
You sing at the opera on the following
night. l hope you'll be sensibleI
81 don't lack advice" said he
And l went off in a huff. "All the
same, he's a trump" l muttered, as
tumbled into the thin sheets OF the Con-
tinental
/ had planned little dinner at Big
mons for the Wednesday night. But
Armor wouldn't come, so l wooed melan-
choly at the Moulin Rouge. It's the most
depressing place 1 know Of after Monte
Carlo.
On Thursday morning / wired Armor;
"Are you all right?'
fright as a trivet," came the reply,
81 shall be in my best form tonight"
At 6 o'clock there was another message
for me:
Come. Stroebel died this afternoon"
/ fastened TO Dicks. He was in his
room, resting, his wife said "Ie Is
sadly overcome, Not that he cared sc
much for Stroebel. But the shock of the
mans death was terrible. He died In 9
convulsion. Richard was with him try
| ing to comfort him, and he sat up with
| Stroebel after the concert at the Troca'
| dero last night"
mot all night?"
Several hours. / could not induce hin
| to rest Stroebel was In great pain"
'Wlll your husband sing tollight?"
Indeed he will, He is perfectly well
he says, only drowsy, intolerabl,
drowsy."
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Jonas l9ong's Sons.
The Great Store.

Good! Then he will rest. But what
can l do?"
"Cheer us up a little and take me to
hear Richard make his great effort at
the opera tonight. i have a box. l must
go, in spite OF this-this horrible affair
l must go for Richards sake"
"Of course, you must"
We couldn't dine at home, where Stroe-
bel was lying dead, so we went to the
Cafe de la Paix. Armor, in singer fash
ion, had eaten light and early meal,
and was now in his dressing room at the
opera.
/ said, when we had taken our places
in the opera house: you might have had
several friends here tonight, Mrs. Armor
There's plenty of room in the box"
"oh, no." was the little womans quiet
answer. II am nervous enough on Rich
ards account, as it is. The chatter of
other people would disturb me. If it
hadn't been for this-this awful thing, l
would have come alone"
But don't think of that" I did my
best to distract her thoughts from the
hideous tragedy.
81 can't help thinking of it," she said.
There's that dead man in our house,
and here are we making merry at the
opera, on a gala night"
Very merry" 1 thought. But I man
aged to divert her a little by comment
ing on the brilliant audience. 1t was
all Paris, of course. All the men in uni
FORM or regalia, of some sort; all the
women In miraculous gear All the jewel
shops. and ribbcn shops and flower shops
OF Paris had emptied their store into the
opera house that night.
"A glorious affair, this" 1 whispered
wonderful. 1 hope Richard isn't ner-
yoush
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"But this business must be settled" i
insisted.
LET it wait till after Thursday; that's
the opera night"
''Well, you ought to save yourself"
said emphatically. "You look wreck"
Nonsense" said he and he bolted for
the Elysee.
sought Mrs. Armor and conjured her
to urge her husband to spare himself,
and to sign the papers l had brought
with me. "Theres so much at stake on
Thursday" l reminded her.
81 know that" she said, But Richard
never thinks of himself"
well he ought to-" said /. with some
heat. "Who is he thinking of, them"
"Of Stroebel," said that enchanting lit
tie woman, smiling wearily.
'Stroebel! That's odd. Where is he"'
"Why, don't you know? He is here,
in our house. Richard is nursing him"
/ stared at her and made some idiotic
remark. Then l asked II she would be
good enough to enlighten me.
"Richard met Stroebel in the boulevard
ten nights ago. Stroebel, you know, be-
came bankrupt"
mo, l didn't know"
"Yes, he lost all his money, and he
came to Paris"
TO escape his creditors"
probably. But Richard happened TO
meet him, as l say and Stroebel apollo
gized for his former conduct"
when the devil was ill.," said I.
He was very ill.," Mrs. Armor remind
ed me.
"oh, you acknowledge his satanic
qualities?"
"He was locking very weak, and, /
think, he was in need. Richard asked
him here to dinner"
"That husband of yours is a queer
stick"
"And Stroebel was taken so i'll that
night that Richard put him up here"
Hes a paragon" said I.
"And when my husband isn't singing,
or eating, or sleeping. he is nursing this
man. He sat up all last night with
him."
That's folly" said.
ITS Richard"
"But nurses are plentiful. Why don't
you engage one?"
1--WE did, but Richard won't let her
Interfere, as he says"
"Ill have a hand In this" said !. 1.-The
thing is suicidal Stroebel has no claim
upon your husband"
'"rhere is hospitality" said the little
woman sweetly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-26
Notions.

If you can't think of what
you want, come to the Notion
Department-you're sure to
find it there. It's the most
complete department you ever
SAVIOR ever will see, except
here.
Popular Seamless Dress
Shields, pair .............. 4c
English tape-a sort e d-h
gross ............... DC
Shell Side Combs, pair ...... &c
Sperm Machine Oil-bottIe. -. SC
Fancy Garter Elastic-yard. &c
Whalebone Casing, 6 yds. for. &c
Brush Skirt Facing, yard 80. &c
Cube Toilet Pins, Qarge), per
SuDC. w
Kid Covered Side Steels, pair. &c
Ivory Tip Dress Stays, Dozen. . &c
DR.. Warmers Corset Clasps,
pair ............... &c
Twilled Tape, 10 yds. for -. .10c
Silk Whalebone Casing, 9 yds.
| lOr .......... .lUC
Waterproof Dress Facing, yd. .12c
Bias Velveteen Binding. 2 in.
wide, first quality, 5 yds. for. 15c
Celluloid Corset Protectors,
pair .19c
Silk Skirt Ruffling, yard .25c
RIGHT OF NAM STAIRCASE.
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Domestic
Bargains

Some great bargain-giving
in DomeSticS. We lead the
world in price-cutting. We
lead the world in Domestic
selling. To prove it, read these
prices:
200 pieces of Fancy White
Check or Plaid Nainsook,
in a number of handsome
designs. Special at 44c
100 pieces of Apron Cling
hams and Dress CalicoeS;
large assortment of pat.
terms. Special at 2Hc
10 cases of Best Quality
Apron GinghamS, in diff
ferent checks and colorS.
Special at $40
, cases of Extra Fine Quality
Outing FlannelS, very
handsome designs, worth
lOC va. OpeClal at DC
100 pieces OF Bleached Crash,
IS in. wide, with red
border, extra quality.
Special at 2Ac
500 dozen Full, Regular Size,
Hemstitched and Plain
Pillow CaSeS-beSt grade
of muslin, worth I5c each.
Special at 1Oc
Full, Regular Size Sheets,
made from first quality
bleached muslin.
PLAIN. ............34 34c
HemStitched ... .43c
Every one Of them worth
double,
RIGHT OF LAcKAwANNA ENTRANCE.
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EXPLAINED.

What time of night was it you saw
the prisoner in your room" asked tho
defendants attorney in recent suit.
about 3 o'clock"
"Was there any light in the room at the
time?'
"No, sir 1t was quite dark"
could you see your husband at your
side?"
mo, sir"
"Then, madam" said the attorney tri-
umphantly, ''please explain how you
could see the prisoners and could not see
your husband"
"My husband was at the club. SIR"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-26
Boys Clothing

Every mother in Scranton
knows this department. Most
of them are saving money by
purchasing here. Clothing for
boys, tailored like mems gar
mentS. And a dash of style
every time.
KNEE PANTS in navy,
gray and fancy check pat
terms; double seats and
knees, patent waist bands
and w A r r A n I f d
NOT TO RIP; among
this lot are some Cordu-
roy pants. You'd pay
75c. for them ordinarily.
Special at .......... 41c
TAM O'SHANTERS, in
all sizes and all colors;
cloth, velvet and leather.
There are 200 of them
and they must go today.
Special at. -. 24c
REFER COATS, double
breasted, of vale Chin
chilla Beaver, large sailor
collars, well trimmed.
Sizes 3 to 7-never sold
less than $500. Special
at 50 40
SECOND FLOOR.
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PerfunerieS

The best makers contribute
to the StOck--COmplete in eV-
cry detail. All new and fresh
goodS--Something to renem-
Der when buying perfumery.
Bradley's triple essence of
Woodland Violet, put up
in fancy bottles. Special
at 25c
Bradley's Toilet Extract
large size bottle-assort-
ment Of odorS. Special at 25c
Toilet Soap
"Violette Savon"-a very
delicate French perfumed
soap-put up IN fancy
boX-3 cakes in a box
Special at ............, 2oc
MAIN FLooR-cENTER AISLE.
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Styles for every
.aSte, and prices a third to
half lower than elsewhere.
One case of Fancy Plaid
Suitings for children'S
school dresses and waists,
very handsome colorings
and a great bargain if we
said Ioc. Specia! today at 6
Fancy Pebble and Tweed
Suitings in great range
Of colorS, worth 2oc.
Today at Is
Guaranteed AIl-Wool SergeS
in blue and black only;
very fine French quality,
fully worth SOC. Special
today at "a
Fancy Check Suitings, "a
inches wide; ten distinct
styles to choose from,
worth soc. At 80
Silk andWool Armure PlaidS,
fully worth 75c. Today
at 80
4S-inch All-Wool Covert
Cloth, in complete aSSort-
ment Of colorS, sold regu-
larly at ST.. Today at SO
RIGHT OF WYOMING ENTRANCE.
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Carpets

Tapestry Brussels, made,
laid and lined, per yard. 6Oc
Body Brussels made, laid
and lined, per yard. ..$I.OO
Best Moquette made, laid
and lined per yard. ...... Soc
THIRD FLOOR.
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Wall Paper

Good time to buy now,
while stock is so big and COM
.plete. Many rooms will be
prettily decorated judging by
our sales of yesterday. Did
you buy? If not, come to-
day. There's some left yet.
White Back Paper, double roll. sc
Border to match, per yard. 115c
Gilt or Glimmer Paper, double
IOll. lOC
Border to match. sc
Ingram or Felt Paper double
TOll.. EOc
THIRD FLOOR.