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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
CREEKS BLAZING FOR MILES.
Overlooking Oil Wells Produce Bril-
liant and Dangerous Spectacle.

The following dispatch sent out
from Clarksburg, January, %. has
been going the rounds Of the state
press, under the glaring headlines:
Telephone messages received here
are to the effect that oil wells along
Tenmile Creek, in the nelghborhood
of Wolf Summit and Lynch, over
flowed late this afternoon in such vol
ume as to fill the creek with oil which
has coursed it's way down Tenmile
creek until it has reached Shinnston,
on the West Fork River, distance Of
Is miles. Mischievous persons put
matches to the oil floating on the
water, and the river and Tenmile
creek are now one brilliant continuous
blaze from Wolf Summit to Shinns-
ton. Excitement is intense, and hun
dreds upon hundreds of people have
fiocked tothe river and creek banks.
The mammoth outpouring Of oil still
continues, Notwithstanding the hasty
efforts to cheek II.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
BRoAODus BUYS MORE GROUND
And will build thepayne MemoriaIha hall
atonce.

At an adjourned meeting Monday,
the board of trustees Of Broaddus In
stitute decided to purchase 8 acres Of
land of Col. Luther Raymond, on
which they have had an option some
time, and appointed S. f. Swartz, G..
NJ. Whitescaryer,S S. F. Reed and l..
w. Holden a committee to close the
deal with Col. Raymond. The com.
mlttee Immediately waited upon Col.
Raymond and fulfilled their duty as a
purchasing committee. The purchase
price was 5000. The territory nc
quired is all the land adjacent TO the
Institute, lying between the Short
Line railroad and Elk creek. This
purchase gives the Institute about 10
acres in all.
The board also authorized building
committee to advertise for bids for the
erection Of Payne memorial hall, the
cost OF which is provided for by an
$1,000 donation from the estate of the
late Jed Payne. This building WILDE
the same size OF the old building 4oby
20 feet and four stories high, and Will
be erected at the west end of the pres.
emit building making a T.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
THE PEOPLE
AND o. S. SENATORS
Congressional Committee Rec.
ommends that U. S. Senators
be Elected blythe Popular
Vote.
Text Of Amendment
To the Constitution.
The Measure has Twice Passed
the House, But Found a
Thorny Path inthe Senate,
Whereiti is Likely to be
Hung upAgain.

A unanimous report was made
Monday by the house committee on
election OF President, Vice-Prcsident,
and Representative in Congress, rec
ommending the adoption of resolu-
tion amending the Constitution pro-
yidlng for the election Of senators by
popular vote. The report was writ
ten by Representative Corliss, Of
Michigan.
The salient feature Of the resolution
is as follows:
1.-THE senator shall be chosen by the
legislature Of the several states unless
the people of any state, either through
theirlegislature or blythe constitution
of the state, shall provide for the cleo
tlon Of United States senators by d.
rect vote of the people; then. in such
case, United States senator's shall be
elected in such state ut large by direct
vote Of the people; n plurality shall
elect, and the elector shall have the
qualifications requisite for electors of
the most numerous branch Of the
state legislature"
The report contends that the policy
Of the popular election Of senators has
met with very general sanction and
even with legislative approval, several
states, through their legislature hav-
ing Instructed in favor Of such amend.
ment. This measure in its general
scope has twice passed the House.
The report says that the chief con.
Germ of all good government is the
welfare and happinessof the people,
and this can best be secured and pre-
served through the powerful agency
OF the direct action olthe citizens as
| the sovereign.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF MEETING
OF the State League Of Republican
Clubs at Parkersbura, March 8, 1900.

To the Republicans OF West Virginia
The time has come for aggressive
action on the part of all adherents OF
our great party, whichis now, as ever,
the party of vital and positive princi-
pies. This year, as heretofore, Re-
publlcanism means patriotism. IL,
therefore behooves thefriends OF good
government everywhere to use all
honorable means to perpetuate Re-
publican principles by bringing about
the election by overwhelming majori-
ties of the Republican National, State
and local nominees in the pending
campaign. Such effort should not
cease until victory is won.
In view of the great influence for
good welded by club organizations in
distributing political literature and
arousing enthusiasm upon the live
questions of the day, meeting of the
West Virginia State League of Repub-
lican clubs is hereby called for
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1900,
to be held in the city Of Parkersburg.
West Virginia, for the purposes Of re-
organization, Of plans Of work for this
years campaign, election OF delegates
to the National League meeting, and
for such other business as may proper
ly come before it. Each club is enti-
tied to five delegates, and should also
elect five alternates. Republicans in
every county are urged to organize
clubs atonce, and send the name Of
each club with lists Of officers and
delegates without delay, to the Secre-
tary vat Charleston.
Speakers of National reputation will
be present to address the meeting.
By order OF the Executive Commit
tee.
wM BuRDErTE MATHEWS.
First vice-Pres.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
GooDlUOGE But BETTER GOVERNOR
Would Hon Edwin Maxwell Make, as
every one knows.

In the absencCof Judge j. NJ. Ha-
gans, the Harrison county bar selected
almost unanimously Hon. Edwin Max
we'll special Judge, a distinction FREE
quentiy conferred upon Mr.. Maxwell
not only in thiscounty but in adjacent
counties rs well. His eminent ability
as a presiding officer, his profound
knowledge Of the law and his inquest
toned fairness especially fit him for the
position and lawyer and client alike
are ever confident justice will be done
them in Judge Maxwell's court. Aside
from his superior ability as jurist.
Judge .Maxwell'S honesty OF purpose
playsan important part in the uniyer-
sal respect he enjoys among his fellow
men, a respect that reaches and en-
dures wherever he is known either
personally or by reputation, and the
place in this State where he is not
known is quite remote. Splendid Judge
that he is, considering the man, his
qualifications and wide acquaintance
ship, how much more splendid gover-
nor he would make. Indeed, 1t can
not be gainsaid that no better man
can be found in the State to whom to
entrust the shipof State.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
REFORM SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Meet Here and Accept Plans for a
Large New Building.

The board Of directors Of the West
Virginia Reform School at Prunty-
town held a special meetinghere Tues
day afternoon, this being central
point for all the members, and In
spected and accepted plans and speci-
tications drawn by Architect Harrison
Albright for large new building to
be erected on the school grounds. The
board iscomposed of w. G. Worley, OF
Kingwood, president; c. L. Rector, Of
Grafton, secretary; and G. I. linn, OF
Richie county: ]. L. Buckley, OF
Parkersburg; DR.. G. A. Newton, OF
Buckhannon: and j. H. Hurry, of
Bridgeport, all of whom were present.
Maj. j. g. .Gluck, superintendent OF
thee Institution, also attended the
meeting.
The building to be erected is three
story brick about 125 feet by 200 feet,
containing recitation rooms, dorma-
tories, gymnasium and Offices, and
when completed will accommodate 10
boys. It's to be the main admins
tration building, the three old build
ings in present use to be annexes.
Plans and specifications were sub
mitted by Architect Harrison AL
bright, Of Charleston, who had been
employed for the purpose.
The board will advertise for bids for
the erection of the building, which
will be opened in special session at
Pruntytown February TO- at which
time it is expected the contract will
be AWARDED.
Director Hurry informs the Tele-
gram that there are at present 1871
boys In the school and that during the
institutions short history the consec-
utive number has reached more than
500. Peculiar notions prevail concern
ing the school, and magistrates fire.
quently commit boys on themost triy-
ial evidence. In instances of SEN
fences bya circuit court judge the di-
rectors admit the boys sentenced with
out question. but in all cases where
boys are committed by magistrates,
the directors require all evidence and
papers to be submitted and the execu-
tive committee composed Of three
MEMBERSHIPS the case oyeragain and
either admits or rejects theapplicant.
This executive committee meets the
second Tuesday of every month to au-
dit all bills and to receive and dis
charge boys.
The stated meetings Of the board
are in January, April, July and Octo-
Der.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
WHOLE NO. 2O4O
DEATH OF A LOVELY GIRL.
Miss Polly thompson Succumbs sud-
denly to rheumatism otthe heart.

Beulah, or"Pollyn Thompson rs she
WINS called by her family and among
her friends, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
C. f. Thompson, died at her home on
Sycamore street, surrounded by loving
parents, relatives and friends. Tho
end came at1o'clock Sunday evening.
ON the preceding Tuesday she seemed
in perfect health. The ailment was
an attack Of some form of acute
rheumatism to which she WINS subject,
and in this instance went to the heart.
Some two years ago she had an attack
that threatened her life but the disease
did not then reach a vital organ, and
she recovered to enjoy more perfect
health than before.
Aged IA years, she was just about
entering young womanhood, and was
beloved by all who knew her. She
was quiet, gentle, Intelligent and
frank, no airsnor any atYectation but
just Polly, q model girl that any
parent wouldbe proud or
Her parents have the sincere Sympa-
thy ofall their neIghbors, who are do
ing everything their power to soften
their sorrow.
Rev. Mr.. Richardson, pastor OF the
Central Presbyterian church, paid q
beautiful tribute ut the funeral SER
vices Tuesdaymorningat 1880 o'clock.
Interment wasmade In the /. o. o. +. :
cemetery.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
SURVEYING CAANeE OF ROUTE
For the West Virginia & Pittsburg
Division Of the 8. & o.

The mooted report that the route of
the W. va. & Pittsburg division of the
B. s. o. would be changed between
Clarksburg and Weston has again been
revived by the appearance Of B. 8 o.
surveyors upon the scene. Messrs. P.
G. Kennedy, chief engineer, G. ". De
Barril and 6. G. Mortit, OF Baltimore,
and several assistants are now en-
gagged in making asurvey from Weston
to this place. From all indications 1T
is believed the route will be changed
80 as to run through Lightburn and
West Milford. II SO, Lost Creek IS
among the stations that will be de-
prived OF railway facilities. The
change of route will be for the purpose
of securing better grades, those on the
present route being very still
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
And American Womanhood Held
sacresby ourF Legisla-
torsin the Fight Against
Polygamy.
sMan.Of Three Wives
Sent Back Home
With Bag and Baggage and his
/ ThreeWives. self-confessed
and self.convicted, Con-
gress Gives him the
Marble Heart.

The, vindication of American wo-
manhood and the purity OF the
American home are practically won.
! The congressional committee to IN
Z ..yestieate Brigham II. Roberts, the
4 polypamist from Utah who is trying
to break into congress, has made its
report In the case and finds him
y ineligible to a seat in congress. The
committee was unanimous upon the
i following finding of facts:
1 ave find that both Roberts was
elected as a representative to the
Ftfty-sixth Congress from the State OF
4 Utah and was at the date of his cleo
tion above the age of twenty-five
Years. thathe had been for more than
q seven years naturalized citizen OF
&.the United States and was an In
n habitant Of the State Of Utah.
8 1--WE further find that about 1878 he
married Louisa Smith, his first and
! lawful wife, with whom he has ever
since liyedas such, and who, since
their marriage. has borne him SIX
SEchildren.
.sThat about 1885 he married as his
plural wife Celia Dibble, with whom
he has ever since lived as such ana
who. since such marriage, has borne
him six children, OF whom the last
were twins, born August II, 1897.
..That some years after his said
;narr,aoe Ia Celia Dibble. he contract
ed another plural marriage with
Margaret @. Ship, with whom ne
has ever since lived in the habit ana
repute of marriage. Your committee
is. unable to fix the exact date of this
marriage. 1t does not appear that he
held her out as his wife before Jan.
1897, or that before that date sne
held him out as her husband, OF
that before that date they were re-
puted to be husband and wife.
ssThat these facts were generally
known in Utah, publicly charged
against him during his campaign ior
election, and were not denied by nm.
ssThat the testimony bearing on
these facts was taken in the presence
of Mr.. Roberts, and that he fully
cross-examined the witnesses but de-
clined to place himself on the witness
stand.
a minority report was made by two
members of the committee, when
read that he ought to be allowed to De
sworn in but should be immedlately
expelled thereafter.
The final vote will be taken this
Thursday afternoon and it is conceded
Roberts will be turned down by an
overwhelming majority not confined
to party lines.
Roberts threatens to carry the mat
ter to the United States supreme
court.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
QuARRELED OVER THE COFFIN.
Italians had a hot mix.up over The price
but Didn't Fight.

Dominick oguzzo, of Farnum, an
Italian, died ut Kessler hospital. at 6
O'Clock Saturday morning, oftyphoid
pneumonia, contracted Christmas
week. yirulence Of the disease
was quickened by the fellows lying
out one night drunk. A friend Of the
dead man directed Mike Kelley to
purchase the coffin. Mike did so at a
cost Of s35. The other Italian when
he learned the price, contended that
s35 was too much and claimed like
coffin could have been boughtior SIS.
Mike and the Italian had some hot
words and passed the lie but did not
come to blows.
The remains were inferred Saturday
in the l. 90. F. cemetery, the coffin
over which the dispute arose being
used.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
RE ASSESSMENT OF Real EsIAIE
showsthe County to be Growing richer
Interesting Statistics.

Commissioners w. /. Mowrey and j.
S. Kile, appointed by the State board
Of public works to ascertain and re-
assess the value OF all real estate in
Harrison county, have completed the
workand turned IN their books to the
proper offices.
Commissioner Mowrey's recapitula-
ton forthe Upper district is as fol-
lows:
Elk district, 26,1o5 acres; value of
buildings s49,e5O; land and buildings
s42l ,22l; buildings on town lots S12,-
565; lots and buildings $685. total
S43s, lib,
Grant district, 81, 043acres; buildings
s65, eol;land and buildings s455, $40 |;
buildings on townlot s15,SOo; lots and
buildings s22, 4s2; total s47s, 4e2.
Tenmile district, 81, 1853 acres; build
ings s52,95O: land aud buildings $780,
ia: buildings on town lots 81 1856; lots
and buildings 800, :O5; total 1855. 479.
Union district, 6,491 acres; build
ings s7l,645: land and buildings $780,
27s: buildings on town lots s2l, 800;
lots and buildings SOS, l34: total s57s.-
Alp.
Clark district, 14,241 acres; build
ings sGl.2OO: land and buildings S354.-
$40; buildings on town lots 1929, 600 !:
lots and buildings ss0s,3f7: total ST.
1925
Grand total in Upper district, 1885,
245 acres; buildings s3ol,34O; land and
buildings 81, 1ss, 523: buildings on town
lots s657,4eo lots and buildings $685.
$50; aggregate value of property 49,
163,773
Commissioner kile's figures for the
Lower district are as follows:
Coal district, 14,125 acres: value of
buildings S64, 225; land and buildings
1880, III; coal and oil 100000; build
ings on town lots s27o,575; lots and
buildings s43l, l35: total 1851 1852.
Clay district, 1850 acres; buildings
$s5, $780, land and buildings s443,9H !;
coal and oil S1l7,934: buildings on
town lots $40, ABS; lots and buildings
S97,Os5: total 1858, 1858.
Eagle district, %, G34 acres buildings
s74, 945: land and buildings s46s. 233:
coal and oil ss0,991; buildings on town
lots s25,670: lots and buildings s31, 735.
total 1851 1863.
Sardis district, 1892 acres: build
ings $4,000: land and buildings $780,
654, coaland oil $4,000: buildings on
town lots Sl6,875: lots and buildings
S21, 800: total s4O5,0
Simpson district, 81, 1856 acres; build
ings s57,ll5: land and buildings s541,-
80: coaland oil $4,000; buildings on
town lots SAG, 200; lots and buildings
SOS, 200; total sG27,914.
Grand total Lower district, 13l,626
acres: value of buildings S330, 1855: land
and buildings s2,Os9,29o; coal and oil
$780,, 1885, buildings on town lots $780,
T55, lots and buildings s65O,Oi5; aggre-
CRATE s3,l35,l73.
The re.assessment puts the combin-
ed valueof real estate at s6,29s. 046, an
increase Of s45, 1862 over the value APP
pearing on the lands books Of 1899. OF
this increase s25. l95 is in the Upper
district aud s2O,667 in the Lower.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
WOMAN LOST HER LIFE
\ an Attempt to chase chickens of
Railroad Track.

East bound accommodation Tues
day morningstruck and instantly Kill.
ed Mrs. c. G. Maubley at the west end
entrance Of the tunnel just west OF
Smithton. The unfortunate woman
resided near the railroad track and In
heryefforts toscare some chickens of
the track incautiously entered the
tunnel with fatal results. She was
about so years of age and the mother
III several small children.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
WOMAN DRAGGED OUT
IN the Street and Subjected to all In.
dignities Imaginable.

saturday was pay. day at the Adam
stnnl mines and a number of miners
ioll4aad. In drunken state they
.Ws6Hj the home of family named
Cross &ho,s,a reputed to keep a bad
house, and literally cleaned out the
premises. The women were dragged
out in the street in their night clothes
and subjectedto all the indignities in
the catalogue. No arrests were made.
The Cross family got cross at this and
left the neighborhood.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26

NEW WELLS IN THE OIL FIELDS
busters are Like Angels visits, Few
and far between.

The New Creek development north
east OF Wolf Sumpit is one Of the
present main points of interest In Har-
rison county olldom. The first test
well Of the Southern company on the
j. G. Smith farm has been followed by
a second well on that farm OF more
than 200 barrels In daily production.
This second well came in last Friday.
This same company is drilling three
more wells ontle j. c. Smith farm,
No. OF which is due next week; No.
O is down 600 feet and No. will begin
spuddlng Monday. The South Penn
has It's Ernest Duncan down 1900 feet,
and has begunspudding on Its Ernest
Duncan No. 2. On the Mollie Smith
farm the South Penn has four wells
drilling, of which No. 9 is due the last
ofthe week aud Nos. and ) inabout
two weeks. This company has pur-
chased the 1-l0royalty under tho Sam
Williams farmof 62 acres for $500
and made 5 locations on IT.. GuifeY
and Galley are drilling three wells on
the Harrison flanagan farm.
AT MarshyilleJ. NJ, Garrett No. l
drilled by Inghnm s. Co. was reported
Saturday duster in the Gordon, but
made slight showing OF OIL but after
being Shot Wednesday proved Il
buster.
On the Judge COT farm Nos. band
10 line wells to the west Will be due in
ten days. TheJudge has 10 producers
and no busters.
The independent company just
west Of Judge COTS field is drilling
on its Dakin No. .. Its Dakin No. 1
holdsup mt 25 or 30 barrels and its
Davis No. isasmall producer.
AT Wolf Summit the South Penn
has drilled in It's Alexander Stone
street No. and has a go barrel pro-
Queer. John r. Williams No. 4 Is due
In two weeks. Six new locations have
been made on this farm. BIZ Henry
No. came in al0 barrel producer.
AT Wallace j. j. Ashcraft No. /
drilling by theSouth Penn is down 800
feet, j. B. Whitman No. 1, 800 feet,
and j. NJ. Orr No. / is nearly done.
The T. j. Thrash No. ! has been
abandoned and the casing is being
pulled. The Hartman Company has
made location on the Seth Plgott
farm on Laurel Run, and is ready to
begin drilling.
The South Penn has made location
on the Sarah Martin farm on Cat Fish
Off from Katylick.
The Southernhas contracted toput
down test well on the Ira Post and
Taylor Ward farm east of Katyllck
within months.
Guirey and Galley have their wellat
Johntown down 200 feet.
At JarvisvilleL. q. Meyers No. is
In good for 10 barrels.
The Stealey and Mines wells near
the city are abandoned as to oil but
are gassers Of 00Oand 1000 pound pres
sure respectively. A slight showing
Of oil was made in the Mines well last
Saturday, but not in paying quantity.
The showing ofthe Mines well has en-
HANGED the valueof territory between
Wolf Summit and Adamston and the
territory around Wilsonburg is being
eagerly sought.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
EDWIN MAXWELL, lR, DIVORCED.
The Decree granted by a Washington
State Court.

The circuit court of the city Of Seat
tie, Washington State, granted a d.
vorce last Saturday to Edwin Max
well, Jr., late of this county but now
residing in Seattle, from Mrs Fannie
Farland Maxwell, Of this city They
were married few years ago but
separatedin the spring of 1893, Mr..
Maxwell going to Seattle soon after
ward, where he has resided ever since.
The child, very bright little boy,
was awarded to the husband, There
is nothing in the record Of the pro.
'ceedings assailing the character OF
either party.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26

The East End dramatic club will
present at Centennial Hall, Tuesday
evening, January 30, 1900, a comedy
drama, entitled Vacation" in two
acts, with good specialtIes between
acts. The performance will conclude
with a laughable farce entitled, "a
Race for a Dinner" Special music
win be rendered by the Hayville band.
Tickets ut IS and IS cents on sale at
Coleman's jewelry store, A great and
glorious time Is guaranteed.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26

DR.. Lake polan, eye specialist, of
Baltimore, Nd, will be at the Kessler
Hospital, Clarksburg, w. Va, from
Jan. 10, 19oOto Feb. 1st, 1900. Glasses
fitted on scientific principles. Eyes
examined free with latest instru-
ments. l1-st
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
A Negro Prisoner at Salem.

Salem authorities arrested negro
Tuesday morning who filed the de-
scription given by poster of MUIR
derer Of a white man in Virginia, for
whose apprehension a reward Of $500
is offered, The negro was placed in
the Salem lookup and will be held
until the Virginia authorities are
heard from.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26

You will find the newest things in
underwear, neckwear gloves. hosiery
and ect, at the Clarksburg Tailoring
company Traders building. 4-tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
10 cure La Grippe in Two Days

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QuIN1NE
TABLETS. All druggists refund the
money II 1t fails to cure. E.W.Gr0ve,s
signature on every box. 25c. 4s-em-2.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26

See the bargain counter at Miss
Elizabeth Cofrman's before you buy
elsewhere. list
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-26
A Play at Centennial Hall.

D. E. HueHEs, sec'y.