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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09
Valuable Pronertv for Sale.

ONE LOT on Main street in the city
of Carksburg. opposite the property
of L. G.. Race.
TWOLOTS on the Point adjoining
the property of Charles Kidd and
James Stealey.
So LOTS in the Reynolds Addition
twelve minutes walk from the court
house.
Will sell cheap and on easy terms.
For particulars call on or address
S. G. DENHAM OR
2-tf. v. L. HIGHLAND.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09
IsA MAN LOST IN THE WOODS ?
His clothes were found near a log,
where he had made bed.

Mrs. Harrison Carter and little boy
went to the woods quarter Of mile
from the house Tuesday to cut some
hickory poles for understanding wood,
and ran across rather suspicious find.
Near a log they found new pair Of
mems over-alls and an old pair, and
alsoa yellow working jacket in such
position as to indicate thata man had
made bed there for the night, but
they did not find the man. The neigh
borhood will make an organized search
of the woods, believing the man met
death there in some mysterious man.
ner.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09
The present council intends SO far as it is con.

The present council intends SO far as it is con.
cerned that there be board otpublic works or q
commission in which to place the matter of sewer.
age and paving, if the ordinance carries. The
Telegram has taken the trouble to ascertain this
fact The council wants it done right just as much
as any one does and it is waste Of breath to ob.
ject to the ordinance because of any doubt as to
what the council will do with the money. Besides,
it isup to the people to say who half the council
shall be next year Objection to the ordinance on
this score is ridiculous and puerile. That other
objection about "our" street not being paved is
selfish at least This first move is merely step
toward "our'' street, but it is good one.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

Young, able and honest republican lawyers of
proper legal attainments should be nominated as
judges of the Suprem Court With this year ex-
pire the terms Of Judges, Brannon and English.
one from the First district, the other
from the Fourth. These districts are entitled to
their successors, as there will remain one member
from each Of the others.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09
cLARksRuRo's NEEDS.

A good sewer system, we'll paved streets, first
class business men to manage her affairs, board
of public works, good order, street corners free
from obstruction and profanity police service
of the highest efficiency, street railway system
and service, and new natural gas supply. All
these can be had If the people want them, and will
give proper encouragement
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09
Ladies! Who viii be the Tenth?

Doyou know that Nine. Beard, 1913
Main St., formerly Of Washington, ID.
c., will make each tenth suit re-
ceiyed during March and April free
of charge as a speciality. Evening,
reception, and street dresses, tailor
made suits etc. All work satisfac-
tory. 1886
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

The financial gulf current flows to usward
under the Mckinley administration. Hence there
is no OCCASION for bond sales. Our democratic
friends have not forgotten that under Cleveland
and in time of peace bonds were sold to defray
current expenses.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

THERE'S no reasonable objection to a change
Of political belief by any person. but there is such
objection, when solely because of such change
that person asks or accepts nomination to high
and important pt stion, especially, when there are
many Of the proper faith and ability to fill the
same position.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

For each of the last two years the value of
our exports exceeded the value of our imports by
$500. 0ooOOO.o0. Or in other words the balance
OF trade in our favor for each of these years
amounted to that sum. An administration that
can do so well is a very good one to be continued
in power
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

In street paving, sewerage and other conve.
niences Buckhannon, Fairmont and Morgantown
lead Clarksburg. They secured these improve
ments bya sale of bonds This city can do the
same. Will it?
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

The cities that are the most prosperous and
have the best reputation are those whose citizens
speak we'll of them. You would not think of stand
ing on the street corners and publicly censuring
your own family. There is just as littleexc for
abusing your own town.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

Thursday at Parkersburg was the formal
opening of the political campaign in West Virgin
ia. The enthusiasm was both contagious and in
fectious thus spreading itself to every part of the
State.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

Bryan wanted an early convention. He didn't
getit. Once the executive committee was bigger
than thelnguist. That is the first time and pos
sibly the last On the next occasion when they
meet, Bryan will be bigger than the whole party
and will be nominated. though his party knows he
will be defeated.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

tees to meet each incoming train and inform stran
gers of the attractions and enterprises found there
No mention is made of the vices and no view given
of the alley ways Will Clarksburg take the hint
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

The paving and sewering of Main and Pike
streets as proposed by the submitted ordinance
will add much to the appearance and convenience
of the city. Let US wake up once and 'get a
move on''
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09
Notice.

1, Columbia NJ. cofrman, do hereby
notify the public that 1 will not be
responsible for any debts or contracts
made by husband, B. a. Cotfman.
COLUMBIA NJ. COLEMAN.
Sardis, W. Va, March5 1900. 1927
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

When Gabriel shall blow his trumpet and pro
claim that time was but time shall be no more, "
the chronic critic will accuse him of using I'M
necessarily expensive instruments and inexcusaole
waste of wind.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

There is no better city in West Virginia than
Clarksburg and none Offering better homes, better
society, better opportunities for enterprise and IN
vestnent It's greatest need is increased liberalty
and activity.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

Labyrinth has at last been freed from the
.'Long Tom" annoyance, much to the relief of the
imprisoned British. If Clarksburg could have the
sam. relief from Its "Long Tom critics. how much
it would enjoy the situation.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

Thedemocrats pulled down the flag in Hawaii
but Mckinley sent it afoat again and there it re-
mains Now they want to pull it down in the
Philippines What have they againstthe flag.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

Three years ago borrowers were engaged in a
vain search for money. Now money is engaged in
vain search for borrowers Which doyou prefer?
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

David Bennett Hill it is said, will lead the
New York delegation to the democratic convention
at Kansas City July, next Bryan may find him
a Spion Kopje.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09
Money TO Loan.

Five thousand dollars to loan in
First Mortgage Real Estate in Har-
rison county. For further particulars
inquire at this Office. l7-4t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09
eH;e;aR County Directory.
TIME FOR HOLDING COURTS.

TINE FOR HOLDING COURTS.
rrcnt court convenes on thesecond Tuesday in Janua
~, May and September. -, e., . =,
necember OF each year, always on the second MONDAY
I'M. Federal holds sessions annually IN Clarks-
burg converting In April and again in October.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

Abill is pending before Congress to expend
for the benefit of the island the 100000 revenues
derived from the tariff on Porto Rican exports.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

The Beers failed to press their advantage and
compel the surrender Of Ladysmith, as they might
have done, before its relief.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

Hyou are determined to keep the city "oack
number. vote against the ordinance.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

Marion county will have the finest public
building in the State when her court house is
comnleted. Its estimated cost is S3OO,ooo.Oo.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

Under McKinley's administration markets have
been Increased and mortgages decreased.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

DR., A. H. Wagner, dentist, Main
street. 51-tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

The street GROWER is as numerous and noisy as
locuss in locust year and as valueless.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

The Freer leaders say ..Wait until you hear
+.o,n mr. connties.r Does that mean .sWait till
the clouds roll bya'
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09
W. T. Merriman's Shoes
A Gard Of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. M.Cotfman desire to
express their sincere thanks to those
who showed SO many kindnesses inthe
sickness and death of their little
daughter, Lottie, and are especially
grateful for attentive services render
ed by the Telephone Exchanges.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

The biggest critics sometimes often-prove
the most expensive muddlers.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09

Democratic hostility to the flag cannot be con.
doned by holding their national convention on the
Nations birthday.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-03-09
March came in like drove Of scared bnnaloes
on the plaina.

March came in like drove of scared bnhaloes
on the plains.
The biggest critics sometimes often-prove
the most expensive muddlers.
Iiyou are determined to keep the city back
number. vote against the ordinance.
The street GROWER is as numerous and noisy as
locuss in locust year and as valueless
Under McKinleys administration markets nave
heen increased and mortgages decreased.
Democratic hostility to the flag cannot be con-
doned by holding their national convention on the
Nations birthday.
The Freer leaders say wait until you hear
from our countless Does that mean "Wait till
the clouds roll by?"
The Beers failed to press their advantage and
compel the surrender of Ladysmith, as they might
have done, before its relief.
Marion county will have the finest public
building in the State when her court house is
completed. Its estimated cost is S3OO'Ooo.oo
Abill is pending before Congress to expend
for the benefit Of the island the 81 100000 revenues
derived from the tariff on Porto Rican exports.
Three years ago borrowers were engaged in a
60. ..ooo,, Novu money is in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-06
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Norfolk is to have large and mod
ern shipbuilding plant.
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Leftwich,
widow of Colonel Augustin Leftwicb,
died in Lynchburg Sunday night, aged
81 years.
The marriage OF Miss Lalls B. Har-
rison, daughter of the late Mr.. Powell
Harrison, 10 Mr.. Eli ah B. White, is an
nounced to take place in Leesburg on
the 2lst. inst.
The trial OF Oscar l. Fleming, a justice
of the peace, charged with killing Clar-
ence Snyder, of Norfolk, began in Prin
cess Anne county court yesterday. The
hearing is attracting great interest, but
there is no excitement.
Gov. Tyler at the request of the pres
ident of the International Congress,
Hon. B. F. Montgomery, OF Cripple
Creek, COL, yesterday appointed dele"
gates from Virginia to the next annual
meeting of the Congress, which will be
held in Milwaukee, Wis, June 10 to %.
Among them are Mes rs. ]. F. Ryan,
of Arcola, and B. F. Carter, of Middle.
burg.
The New York Herald of today says:
at is the plan of Pennsylvania railroad
interests and their allies, ss represented
by President A. J. Cassatt, to obtain q
voice in the management of the Norfolk
and Western railroad. This is part
of the general Vanderbilt Pennsylvania
scheme, which has for its object an ALL
ance OF all the railroads of the east hav-
log seaboard terminals, whereby the
eastern rate will be so curely held
that railroad wars will be impossible"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-06

HORRIBLE SUICIDE.-Kate Farone,
en- Italian girl, Is years old, commit
ted suicide In horrible manner at Me-
chapicsville, N. Y, on Sunday, becauee
her father forbade her to marry Michael
RcceO. She had two lovers, Rlcceo and
francesca Cevera. When her father
told her that she could not marry Ric-
Geo, she cried bitterly. Sunday after
noon the two rival lovers were at the
house, and heated argument ensued.
Suddenly the girl broke away and ran
upstair. A few moments after q
shot was heard. The lovers ran
out OF the house. The mother
and others rushed to the girls room and found
her dead. She had killed herself with shot.
gun own by tevera. She had taken q stove
poker with her from tho loom below and
seated herself on the floor. Raising the ham
mer Of one Of the barrels, she placed the mug
ze of the weapon against her abdomen. Then
she had booked the ringed end of the poker
over the trigger. In this way she was able
TO explode the gun, sending charge OF bird
shot through her body The internal iniu.
ries were frightful. The casing enclosing the
hesrt was Iupt1red, and pieces Of corset steel
were driven nearly through the body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-06
The Situation i'm South Africa.

Capstown, Feb. 6.-Nlnety guns com.
prising the armament at Pretoria have
been dismantled and sent TO the front.
Sterkstroom, Feb. 5.-A British proc
amatiOn has been issued here inviting
the Beers to desert and promising good
treatment to such deserters and restora-
ton to their farms when the British oc-
cupy the republics.
London, Feb. 6. MIR. Chamberlain
speech in the House of Commons yes.
terday has to some extent restored con-
idence in the government. II is evil
dent from Chamberlain's speech that
the government intends TO continue
steady hammering policy 10 South
Africa in the belief that only time is
needed to reward this policy with Brit
ish victory. II is announced that
1900 men and 5000 horses will leave
England for South Africa before Mon
day. London is still In the dark con-
corning Butler. No fresh dispatches
from Natal have been received and the
public is preparing for wait before
news of an important nature from the
Tueela is received. There are evil
dences that the campaign for the inva-
sion of the Orange Free State
is actively afoot. 1t is possible
that General Methuen's force
at Modder river will cooperate in the
invasion by turning movement to
ward Bloemfontein. This would mean
the abandonment OF the Kimberley re-
lief plan, but the Bloemfonteio move
ment might indirectly accomplish the
relief OF Kimberley as it would almost
certainly draw of the investiug Boer
forces. General Lord Roberts in dis
patch to the war Office today reports
the situation unchanged.
Capetown, Feb. Ga Rensberg dis
patch dated yesterday, says that the
British artillery has been successfully
Smelling new Boer lager at Singers
fontein, near COlesberg. The Beers
we're forced to retire. General French
is reported to be holding in check
large force of Beers.
Pretoria, Feb. 5.-A dispatch from
Colesberg says the British are seven
miles distant from the town of Achte-
rang
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-06
COMMUNICATED.

What Is the matter with the gas? 1t
A,s Teen bad enough for long time, but
now it is far worJe. Ave we to lie slowly
poisoned by breathing the noxious fumes it
gives forth? Some one Is surely at fault, and
the gas committee should lose no time in find
ing where the fault il and applying the rene.
dy. If they don't. we can go back to oil, til
we have another election. If merchant
doesn't give the best goods for the money he
r, ceives, he lo.es trade If the city author.
ties don't give good gas they can't expect
people to use it. We can't get good gas, and
arc not allowed to use electric lights, but we
can use oil, thank God. The works are pay
ing handsomely and there is DO excuse for
such q state of affairs. Let the matter be
probed to the bottom and immediate relief be
gwen, x.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-06
THE WAR IN AFRICA.

Dispatches from the seat of war in
south Africa strongly indicate that the
main British move to invade the Or
ange Free State is now under way.
Gen. J. D. P. French, commanding
the advanced British forces in northern
Cape Colony, has pushed forward q
strong force of infantry TO sezs Nor
val's poort, the big bridge over the Or
ange river, where one of the main rail-
ways from Cape Colony crosses into the
Free State.
Whether or not French can succeed
10 nis move depends upon the Beers
who have been holding Colesburg and
its vicinity. Gen. French has received
large reinforcements and it is said that
40 has these Beers practically sur
rounded.
It is known that the Beers 10 the vi
ciuity have been considerably REIN
forced. Col. De Villebois Msreuil, the
French officer who is said to have laid
some OF the most successful Boer
"trsps," has gone there.
Any advance Dy teneral rrencn W
the Free State without the cooperation
OF General Gatacre would be made un-
der a considerab disadvantage. The
railway over which the British had
planned to advance to Pretoria passes
Stormberg, mountain fortress in Cape
Colony, which the Beers are holding.
Gatscre is south of Stormberg and has
not been reported as having captured
that place. 1t will be remembered that
early in December he was disastrously
defeated there.
There is still no confirmation of the
report that General Butler has again
crossed the Tugels and is advancing to-
ward Ladysmitb. London waits in sus-
pense to hear from Natal.
Presidents Kruger and Steyn have
protested to Lord Roberts against al
legged wanton destruction of property
by the British. Lord Roberts denies the
charges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-06
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The machinists of Brockton, Mass,
have struck for nine-hour day.
By q vote of the Board of Trade of
Chicago. trading in puts and calls was
abolished.
Harry Il. Diddlebock, sporting
writer, died at his home in Philadelphia
yesterday.
The strike at the Cramps shipyard,
which, it was expected, would be de.
clared of yesterday. is still on.
Miss Marianne Winnicke, formerly
OF New York, having lost q fortune,
committed suicide in Berlin yesterday.
Mr.. Bryan is still receiving ovations
in New England. He thinks he sees
growth OF democratic sentiment in the
East.
William Henry Glider, the exployer,
a brother Of Richard Watson Glider,
died at his home in Morristown, N. J.,
yesterday.
Governor Beckham, of Kentucky,
has received a dispatch from C. E.
omitn, Vi Cuipeper, va, OHerlng nine
hundred men ITO SEQ justice melted
out"
William and John Newton, wealthy
bachelor brothers, were burned to death
10 the home of the former, one mile
west of Portland, Ind, yesterday morn
ing. William Newton was seventy five
years old and one OF the wealthiest men
in the State, his estate being estimated
at 81, 100000. Both men were eccentric,
and lived In the most frugal manner.
1t is believed by some that the brothers
were the victims of foul play.
Michael Campbell, of Ashley Pa, on Gun
dsv night bought dozen shell oyster, for
10 cents, and opened them at home. While
he was eating them he found in one pearl
which he cold for 800.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-06
MOlineuX Makes no Defense.

New York, Feb. 6-Just after the
opening of court this morning for the
Molineux trial Mr.. Weeks opened the
battle for the defense by moving that
the State be compelled to elect upon
which of the six counts in the indict-
ment the defendant shall be held to
answer. "Motion denied" said Judge
Golf. Weeks returned to the attack
and astonished all hearers when he
said: "The defense does not believe
that the State has made case and we
therefore will rest the case and will
offer no defense. We maintain that
this defendant has been shown guilty
of NO crime" Then the court said :
"The district attorney must now elect
upon which count this case is to 20 10
the jury and arguments will then be
heard upon that point" Osborne asked
for time to consult his associates and
finally begged that all six coants be
submitted to the jury. The court sus-
aimed Osborne and ruled that the
State need not elect but that the iury
might consider all six counts in the
testimo y. Weeks noted an exception.
Weeks then began his address to the
jury in the course of which he said:
"The defendant Is charged with send
ing compound OF bromo seltzsr ana
cyanide of mercury to Cornish. Il ia
charged that Cornish took this poison
home and gave some of it to Mrs. Ad-
ans. We stand squarely upon
our denial that the defendant
ever saw that fatal package, or
ever had the slightest knowledge of it
There is just one thing for you to de-
termine, Did Molineux send that
package to Cornish?' 1.-The did then he is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-06
PEACE IN SIGHT

There is truce in Kentucky, q basis
Of agreement having been reached at a
conference yesterday. The troops are
to be sent home. The legislature has
been recalled from London and the
State capitol thrown open. The prob
able end of the dual government will
follow. Representatives of the two
governors met in Louisville yes
terday evening, and after a con-
ference Of seven hours duration
an understanding was arrived at
which, it is thought, will result in an
amicable settlement of ali difficulty.
Both sides appear to have made conces-
sions, with Gov. Taylor yielding the
most ground. He offers to submit bis
claim 10 the governship to three men
whom he wants the Supreme Court OF
the United States to select.
The agreement was reached shortly
alter midnight between the republican
and democratic cOnferees in session in
the Gait House. 1t is said the agree.
ment is decidedly favorable to the
democrats. Governor Taylor is to
withdraw the troops from the State
buildings at Frankfort and send them
home. The order convening the legis-
lature at London is to be revoked and
the regular sessions of the general as
sembly are to be resumed at the State
capital without molestation. 1t Is be-
lieved the understanding arrived at
will resu t in an smicsble settlement Ct
the dispute between the two parties
and do away with the dual governments
now asserting themselves.