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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
A City Directory.

For the first time in the city's his
tory, we are to have directory. 1t
will be comprehensive and complete,
and will prove of incalculable value to
every business house and citizen. 1t
should be literally patronized with
advertisements. All business houses
will be seen by solicitors before the
work is published. We will give the
scope of the work more in detail next
week
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
Asplitting BacIsacl.e,

Pains in the back or loins are the
commencement symptoms of kidney
troubles:these pains are mostly caused
by oyer-work, over.exertion and wor-
riment. Men and women alike are
subject to these pains but relief is
quickly found in the use of Brights
Kidney Pills. Every box warranted.
For sale by r. j. Crisis. 26-lm.
The Free kindergarten closed this
Years work last Friday.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
HARRISBURG. w. VA. MAY IL. 1900

OF the First congressional ulStrlcU III
convention assembled reatfirm our
faith and allegiance to the principles
and doctrines in the last republican
national platform adopted at st. Louis
in 1895: and as expressed and carried
out by the able and patriotic admins
tratlon of William Mckinley; that We
congratulate the people, without re-
gard to party, that the pledges made
in the last campaign by the republi-
can party have been redeemed and are
now part of the statute laws OF the
land, and we further congratulate the
people of the country upon the unpar-
allied prosperity and happiness that
have resulted to the country as are
sultof the enactment into laws of the
pledges of the republican party.
Resolved, That we endorse the ac-
ton Of the United States Senate In
seating Senator N. B. Scott by itsal-
most unanimous vote as the legally
and lawfully elected Senator from
West Virginia.
Resolved, That we endorse the
course OF Captain B. B. Dovener In
Congress and commend him for his
untlrng energy in behalf Of his con:
stituentS, especially in his efforts In
securing the large appropriation for
the many rivers OF West Virginia as
shown by the reporter John M.Wilson,
brigadler general, chief ofengineers.
The resolutions we're adopted with
out q dissenting vote.
Col. Horkheimer, Captain O'B'rien,
Mr.. Morrison and MIR. Carney then
made short addresses, thanking the
convention for the honor conferred
upon them and assuring all the repubss
licans of West Virginia that the duty
entrusted to them would be faithfully
performed.
The following telegram was read
and it provoked much applause:
Washington, D. c., May, !, 1900.
The Chairman Republican Convention
First District, Clarksburg, w. Va"
Extend to republicans assembled my
hearty congratulations on the great
prosperity now evident in our State
andthe bright prospects for success Of
the party this fall in our state and
nation. Wherever old glory has been
hoisted by Americans, l am for keep
ing her afloat. l am sure that you
o,,jo,co tho nd -, n LET ro 4 Inv, IF prpgi
dent Mckinley and concede him 9
second term, believing that successo of
the party means continued prosperity
and good times. N. B. SCOTT.
The convention adjourned amid
rouslng cheers for Mckinley, White,
Doyener and Hall, and such outbursts
of patriotism as never before heard in
Clarksburg.
The fourth congressional district
delegates are DR.. W. w. Monroe, Of
Petersburg: and E. NJ. Campbell, Of
Huntington; alternates, T. B. Mcclure
and R. A. Riggs.
Delegates from the second district
are John ID. Rigg, Of Preston county;
and L. J. Foreman, of Grant county;
alternates, +. C. Cross, of Morgan
county; and A. w. Wright, colored, Of
Monongalia county.
The state convention held at Fair
mont, Tuesday, was largely attended,
very harmonious and enthusiastic.
That convention selected four dele
gatcsat large, namely, George w. Cur
tin, Of Sutton, first district: S. II.
Gramm, of Grafton, second district; j.
f. Dana, kanawha county, third dis
trict; and f. II. Flynn, Roane county,
fourth district.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
CHARACTER mutations.

Many have heard II said that Ole Bull
could make a violin talk: he could Inn
itate anything, the violin imitation
from program Concert Goers En-
tertalnmentar intended to represent
some OF his limitations. This violin
sings, prays, can talk saucily; it may
fall gently in love, or mimics the most
humorous fantasies of a wandering
mind.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
Horses Wanted.

Twill be at Stuart Brothers stable,
Clarksburg, West Va, Saturday, May
18th, 1900, to buy one car load OF horses
and mares from 4 to 8 years old, and
to weigh from 1000 to 1900 pounds.
Want them fat and smooth. Will
not buy any other place but Clarks-
burg; must have load on that day.
f, *, HAFER.
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'airmont Free Press May. 3, 1900.

Falrmont Free Press May, 3, 1900.
The program Of thelConcert Goers
Entertainment as rendered Mt Opera
House last Saturdayevening as origini-
nally arranged was extensive and we'll
selected. Mr.. Philips as a violin play.
er, has rare accomplishments and his
solos were excellent.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
KoAzERT.
Descriptive Music Of Aumor. Laments
and Religious Themes.

Violin with harmonium and Piano
four in hands. The only ensemble
musicale ever given in the city. One
night only, Tuesday evening, May is,
at Traders Opera House.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

The CRYSTAL Ice Company wagon
Runaway Friday, starting at w. II.
Dawsons residence and bringing up
at the ice plant. The load of ice was
thrown from the wagon and that was
the first drop in Ice this season.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
Look Before You Buy.

You can find the largest and best
selected stock OF dinner sets, toilet
SETS glassware, lamps and fancy china
at Mrs. c. J.Lang's, 81 West Pike
street. 25.4t
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
FAyoRs BouaHNER's PARDON
But will not act until the supreme court
has passed on the case.

The Parkersburg State journal says
Of the Vale Boughner case:
1T is understood the State Pardon
Board will not act on the case OF Vale
Boughner, OF Clarksbnrg, which ithas
been considering, until after the SUI
preme court, before which tribunallt
spending, passes upon his case-and
then 1t may not be necessary to act. II
the supreme court reverses the case,
twill probably be In such way asto
end It,"
The editor OF the State Journal, p.
w. Morris, is one Of the two men hers
of the Board, and the above expression
coming from him is believed to DO an
Indication that the Board favors the
pardon.
DR.. w. B. Shuttewurth, OF Martins
Ferry, was here the first OF the week,
a guest Of his father, b. +. Shuttle
worth, Esq. He went to Morgantown,.
to attend the State Medt-
cal Association meeting.
OWANTEp.-Three good carpenters
good wages paid. Apply ut Telegram
Office. 27-tf,
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In the State oiwest virginia.
Al the close OF business. on ~ day Of
April, 1900.
RESOURCES.
LOWS and Discounts : lp,t&W
Over Drafts secured and unsecured 1l,1llLy
u.s. Bonds 70 secure S'rculaslon ,aS S NM
Premiums on U. q. Bonds R0&8
Hu,cka. securities. etc, 2t,NNW
Rank Ing house, furniture q fixtures SSlvv5o
Due from National tanks tpot Re- .o.o.
serve agents. yzym1
Due rom state Banks and bankers .imh011
Due from approved reserve agents iMS S1S
Intervals Revenue stamps nNyW
Checks and other cash Items ZoSM
Notes ofothef National HANKS zncW
t"S SnS can't paper 'u'fsnss' - ao2sI
LAWFUL MONEY RrERvE IN BANK. vlz'
fis sssi render Note. ! s!:s!aSs .eesssS
Redemption fund With U. 8. Treas'r
Is per cent. Of clrcuiationl sW0OO
Due from u. \. Treasurer. other than 49,.
Is per cent. redemption fand.l ESQ
Total. ssi2,@aes
LIABiLiTIFs.
Capital Stock paidln igo.g90
surplus Fund. 2lldN
Undivided profits. less expenses
aud taxes paid 3,gSl3
National Bank demonstrating S,iSyW
Due to other National Ranks g,MpD
Due to State Ranks and bankers @,In@
Dividends unpaid ZIlW
iniiy Idunl dcpOsits subject to ch'k lsB,NN29
United stat, n d, posits 5000
Total. ssl2,Gs0es
Safe ~ Wea pfr0tnfn, County II Harrtso'i.m
|, &. Il. Harrison, Cashier or the above
named Bank, do solemnIy swear, that the
above statement IL tue to the best OF my
knowledge and belief
8. R.HARRtsoN. Cashier
Subscribed aud sworn to before me this
b. ". HOLDEN, Notary Public.
Correctattest:
I f ( f Sjsijfzsss; D''.s''".
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no. 1869.
NO. 1869.
srATENGEr5T.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
TRADERS
BANK
AT IAPKSRllPG.

~
In the State Of West Virginia. at
the close OF business, April 26, 1900
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts 3 563,93I6S
Oyerdrafts, secured and un-
secured, 3,4sl9
u S. Bonds to secure circulation, IS, 10000
rremiums ON Z. S. Bonds $4,000
Stocks. Securities, etc. 23,OOOOO
Banking-house, furniture, and
fixtures 3,sNOO
o'Ae owned ~ ++s ls,euOs
Due from National Banks
mot Reserve AGENTS. 16,g630S
Due from State Banks and
Bankers lb,uO6Ol
Due from approved reserve .
agents - 1S5,oSSSS-
Checks and other cash items 3,56sO6
Notes of other National Banks l,460O
nieke!s and cents isoSO
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN BANK, VIZ:
Specie 26,S6l. Is
Legal.tender notes ~, 10000 6e,S6ll5
Redemption fund with q. S.
rreas'r Is per cent Of circa- 90.
lation) M l,o.%W
TorAL i,O+o,99lls
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid IN S,0000
Surplus fund ls,OO000
Undivided profits, less expenses
and taxes paid 1,s'SW
Nas ius DAM ~ ss,ssOOo
Due 10 other National Banks ll,Sifi7
Due 10 State Banks and Bank
ers s sOy,l !asi
Dividends unpaid i,Oii,O0
Individual deposits subject to
check 44S,O4Sos
Demand certificates OF deposit 9SSlssy
Time certificates ofdeposit lSo6dS@
Bills payable SWoW
Total Sl,O40, 991is
State Of West Va, County OF Harrison, s.;
i. G. Sprigg Sands, Cashier Of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
G. SPRlGG SANDS, Cashier
/. Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
IN day of May, 1900.
- b. w. BoCGESS, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
: E3 ! : s 5HSSzSsSSH' Director.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
ERNEsT SW1aER,
Committee.


signers- II. ). Lynch s. Co., B. r.
Evans, ID. NJ. Ogden, NJ. A. Nusbaum,
w. M. Osborn, ID. Davidson, Mrs. G. j.
Lang. Ray Alexander, Chas. Brooks,
Boughner Is Son, Lille Il. Wheatly,
Southern Supply Co., the Racket store,
Elizabeth Coffman, E. r. Dayis & Co.,
Geo. w. Albright and L. P. Currence,
The following resolution reported
by the committee, b. Chenoweth, A.
G. Rector and Della Keys, was ad
opted:
Resolved, That we the clerks of the
city of Clarksburg, w. Va, do heartily
thank the merchants who SO kindly
signed our petition and all others
-favoring the early closing movement.
Adjournment was then hai until
next Wednesday night.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
MERCHANTS AN0cLERks
Trying to Arrange Tor an Early Clos
ing OF Stores During the Summer.

About fifty clerks and merchants
met ut the court house "Wednesday
night, pnNuant to adjournment OF n
meeting held Thursday night, May 4,
for the purpose OF perfecting arrange.
ments to close all the business houses
early In the evening during the sum-
mer months. Truman j. Lynch was
the presiding officer and Frank +.
Highland secretary. The committee,
composed Of p. j. Ernest L. w. Hol-
den and Ernest Swiger, appointed to
petition the merchants upon the SUBJ
ject, reported the following names
signed to the following petition:
To the merchants OF Clarksburg, w.
Va.
TLEMEN:-Appreclating the early
closing system adopted byall the lead
ing towns and cities OF this and other
states, and In view of the long hours
and the little time for recreation and
pleasure, we your clerks do entreat
and petition you to close your stores at
I O'Clock each evening, beginning with
May 14th and ending with Sept. LIST,
1900, except on Saturday evenings, ut
which time the stores may be closed Mt
their owners discretion.
We respectfully ask you to sign this
petition as your pledge to comply with
the above request provided your com.
petitors sign and comply with same.
Respectfully submitted.
P. j. ERNEST,
r. w. HOLDEN,
EpNuSr gvy,nrD
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NO. 1880.

5TATENGEHTT.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

In the state otwest virginia.
Al .ne close OF business. on " day Of
April, 1900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30
FIELD DAY EXERCISES
THIRD ANNUAL EVENT OF FATHER
MATHEW BOYS, BRIGADE.
Held at Garfield Park All Day Yes-
terday-Four Companies of
Young Soldiers Present.

The third annual field day exercises of
the Father Mathew Boys Brigade at
tracted quite a large crowd of people to
Garfield Park yesterday. There were four
companies of the brigade represented, num-
boring 175 young soldiers dressed in their
regimentals. The boys went to the park
early in the morning and made prepara-
tions for receiving the Mothers Club and
their friends.
In the large open place beyond the bridge
the youngsters made camp" and stacked
arms. After everything was in readiness,
the Inspections of the companies took place
under the supervision of Captain p. j.. Kel-
leher- In this inspection Joseph Cahin was
awarded a prize for being the best drilled
boy in Company C.. In Company A Will
liam Flannery took a prize.
After mess, while the women Of the
party cleared the tents of the eatables.
the young soldiers gathered about the track
and made preparation for the afternoon
events. The first event was the fifty-yard
foot race. which was won by NJ. Gavin.
The 100-yard dash was won by John King.
TIL sack race was divided into three class
es. because of the differences in ages of
the members of the companies. In the first
class Ed Tolin won, in the second class.
Clarence Bolin won, and the third class
was won by John King. The egg race
was won by Iohn Corners. Raymond Nc
AIeera was e first 10 pass the post in
the horse race. In the handicap foot race
there were a number of entries. the prize
being a beautifully-bound book. donated
by Father Brucher. OF Brightwood. In this
race John Corners. with a small handicap.
easily distanced the other runners. The
half-mile bicycle race was carried OFF by
Robert McGraw. the mile race being won
by Edward Reiner. The standing broad
jump was VOL by Ezekiel Hishen, he COW
ering eight feet, three inches.
The drum and bugle corps. an adjunct
of the brigade. gave exhibitions of their
skill. and the hrst prize was won by
George DeeTy for being the best bugler.
The best umm was Nicholas Conner.
In these contests Mr.. Cameron. of Wulsch-
per's music house. was judge. As the
afternoon waned the two companies OF
smaller boys engaged In a ball game
which was won by the members of Com
pany A. the score being S 10 s. The DAYS
sport was brought to an end by all the
boys taking part in a pig race. This event
coming. as IL did. late in the day, when
all the youngsters were nearly worn out
by taking part i'm the previous events.
proved TO be something OF a failure. as
many OF the chasers gave out before they
had gone very far. When the bugle sound
ed in the evening for the boys to break
camp n was a tired lot that shouldered
their little guns and gathered their flags
and started homeward.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30
FOR THE nth INFANTRY
MANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED At
LOCAL RECRUITING STATION.
CoIored Men Do Not often Fail to Pass
the Physical Examination Will
liam Birds Application.

In response to the recent order from the
War Department to enlist men for the
rwenty-fourth Infantry at the local re-
cruiting station. many applications have
been received. The order specifies hat only
desirable men shall be enlisted, but removes
The former prohibitive clause regarding col
cred men. which prevented them from en-
tering the service unless they had been
honorably discharged from the army or
were admitted upon special permission of
the War Department.
Yesterday Samuel A. Eadens, of Tulla-
homa, Tenn, was enlisted, and three other
colored men are held on probation. They
are Stephen s. Anderson, of Aberdeen.
Miss, William A. Sims and William Bird.
OF this city. These men have passed the
required examination and are now awaiting
recommendations as to their character be-
fore being sworn in. All are fine types of
physique. Anderson has a high school edu.
marks of the school master in their con-
versation and manners.
A peculiar circumstance about enlistine;
colored men Sergeant Jones said yesterday
was that they seldom fail to pass the physi-
cal examination. They are generally better
proportional than white men, although
their expansion is less, a colored man rare
" being able to increase his chest measure
more than two inches beyond its normal
position. The lack of elasticity I'm luns
power is the only material inferiority to
white men. In eyesight they generally
rank far above the white recruit, 1t being
an infrequent occurrence to find a negro
with defective vision. Among white re-
cruits this is perhaps the worst failing. and
more men fail to pass the required exami-
nation for the army on that account than
for any other reason.
William Bird has a special application in
the War Department to be sent to Troop
II, Tenth Cavalry, his former regiment.
Bird enlisted in the Tenth four months be-
fore the peace treaty with Spain was
signed, so that his stay in the army was
short. Major Noble accorded Bird the
courtesy of filing a special application be-
cause of his exceptional fitness for the
army and for the reason that he will be
better satisfied IL sent where he requests,
thus making a better soldier.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30
FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMMITTEES WILL BEGIN INVESTI-
TIO NEXT TUESDAY.
Robert Martindalc Furnishes Some
observation-disclosures Rating
Experts Here.

The special committee of the City Coun-
ell met with a committee of the fire in
surance agents at the city clerks office
last night. TO discuss the preliminary plans
for the investigation of the indianapolis
fire department, TO ascertain the improve
ments that are needed. Robert Martin
dale gave the committee some Informal
ton on the Investigation that was con-
Quoted two years ago, when several i'm
provements were made in the department.
At that time the city purchased equip
ment that was needed, and put the depart
ment IN first-class shape. but since then
the city has increased in size and he said
the department at present is inadequate
TO cope with fires that may destroy large
business houses in the city. He said the
insurance men desired TO have the fire de-
Iartment placed on an equality with the
growth of the city. and if this is done in
surance rates will not he increased. Mr..
Martindale suggested that the two COM
mittees, accompanied by Fire Chief Bar
rett and Chief of Fire Telegraph Holder
man. make a personal investigation of fire.
houses and apparatus and secure a state
ment from each fire captain as to the con-
dition of the apparatus and equipment of
his company. In this manner. Mr.. Martin
dale said, the committee can arrive at what
is needed.
1t was decided to adjourn until next Tues
day afternoon, when the first trip to
the fre-houses will be made by the two
committees. After a personal investigation
is made OF the apparatus and equipment
the committee will hold meetings at the
city clerks office. at which the commit
tees from the Commercial Club, Board of
Trade. Merchants Association and citizens
will be invited to attend to hear the de-
Hberations of the Council committee on the
needs OF the fire department. At these
meetings the fire captains. Chief Barrett
and his assistants and Mr.. Holderman will
be heard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30
ABILITY is RECOGNIZED
JEssE OvERsTREET PAID 4 VERY
HANDSOME COMPLIMENT.
District should Appreciate His Efforts
and Return Him to Congress
Political Notes.

'I heard some great compliments passed
on Representative Overstreet when l was
in Chicago recently said John B. Cock
rum last night. II was talking with David
B. Henderson. of Iowa. who is speaker of
the national House of Representatives,
and he said TO me: Mr.. Cockrum, l won-
der If sou people in the Seventh district of
Indiana realize that you have one of the
brainiest young men in the country repre-
senting your interests in Congress? When
/ was seeking some one to lead the fight
for the sound money BILL continued Speak
er Henderson, L cast my eye over that
body of splendid Republicans in the ma
tional House and sized them up mentally.
Out of the whole lot. among whom are
some of the country's best minds, / Sc
.ected Jesse Overstreet to wage the battle
for sound money and business stability.
1 want to say to you, now that the battle
Is over and we have won one of the most
splendid victories in the history CT legis-
lation. that could not nave picked a bet
ter man to lead the cause. Not only in
the committee which had charge OF the
bill, but on the floor of the House as we'll.
Jesse Overstreet made a fight that stamped
him a man in every way fitted for the
o N00RN
the business men of this country and Of
your district in Indiana owe 1t to Mr..
Overstreet TO return him TO Congress as a
testimonial of their gratitude to him for
the great fight he made and the notable
victory he won for an un~iuctuating cur
rency and stable business conditions in
this country. The people of Overstreets
district ought to be proud to have such a
man represent them in the halls of Con-
gress.' And" said Mr.. Cockrum, Il
heartily Endorsed every word Speaker Hen
derson said"
$50 do l." spoke up Senator Hawkins,
who was an interested listener to Mr..
Cockrum's remarks. II don't see how we
could have a better representative than
Jesse Overstreet.'
I'll tell you further what / think" said
Mr.. Cockrum. Il think that Speaker Hen
derson's opinion ought to be generally
known, so that these Democrats who are
trying to belittle and SANDER Jesse Over
street will be confronted by a statement.
which they can't get around, refuting all
of their falsifications."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30
SOME CARNIVAL ATTRACTIONS.
An Oriental Theater May BE One OF
the Features.

The executive committee of the Fall Fes-
tivities Society held a meeting yesterday
afternoon at the Office of Hugh j. Nc
Gowan. and concluded to authorize the ex-
penditure of not less thar $4,000 in arrang-
ing for the October carnival. Much interest
is manifested in the coming of the Frank
c. Bostock Midway carnival attractions.
Some of these are now at Atlantic City. In
the Oriental Theater, which is the star fea-
ture OF the streets of Cairo. will be seen
Selica, Fatma, Alica, and all the other
favorite dancers. who won unlimited APP
plause and public favor at the worlds fair
and the more recent Philadelphia Export
Exposition. These young women are said
to be among the most beautiful and accom-
plished the world ever knew. They are the
late favorites of the Sultan and khedive.
and were only permitted to come to this
country in order that the American people
might see for themselves that the dancers
of the Orient are truly graceful and artis-
tic, instead of vulgar and unladylike. as
they had been represented. Ii was on this
score alone that Director General Bostock
was enabled TO procure these attractions.