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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-19
Tribute 10 wills Howell.


peacefully into the last long
sleep, at $40 a. m. on September %,
1900; having reached the age Of Al
years, months aud % days. Unto
those who witnessed the change Of
heart that came to him, duElng lis
sickness, he yetSpeaketh, even though
death has removed him from our
sight; and to these who knew him
best, In the days Of his strength, we
need not to sound his praises or men.
tion his virtues.
His manly charter, and true honest
purposes, commended him to all With
whom he associated.
Willis was friend indeed, who was
ever ready to lend the helping hand
to those in need, and to sacriticehis
own comfort for the good and happi-
ness Of others. He was better to every
body else than to himself.
Yet this excellent moral life he
lived, was not sufficient to bring peace
to the soul, when he was brought face
to face with death.
When told he could not recover, he
expressed willingness to die; and be-
gan Immediately to prepare for that
solemn event. He was almost con-
stantly in earnest prryer, till thedear
Lord gave him full assurance that he
was accepted and saved.
His greatest regret was. that he had
not accepted this new life years be-
fore; and often expressed the wish
that he had given his heart and SER
vice to God and done his will among
his fellows.
He asked the question, What Will
be my work in heaven, since ! have
done so little for the Lord on earth?"
When assured by his friends that the
memory of his blessed experience and
acceptance, the evidences of Christiani-
ty and of Gods goodness to save,
which had come to their hearts
through his experience and his words,
would live on, and comfort and help
us always, his soul seemed to be salts
fed.
He seemed to see betimes, through
the gates into the glory.land beyond,
and compared its scenes to a most
beautiful park filled with love and
beauty. At last he seemed to talk
with his sainted mother, and taking
the hand Of his sister. asked her
to 90 with him through the gates to
see her.
Then turning on lis back, he said,
'tNow put me away and in few
moments, his soul had taken its
flight.
The lessons of the sickness, the new
life and the death Of Willis Howell
will never be forgotten by those who
witnessed them.
1t is seldom that men are lifted so
near to heaven as were those who fol-
lowed him in his experience: Especial
ly is 1t true, that the love and mercy
OF the Great Fathcrheart, was mani
tested in wonderful degree.
In his sickness, Willis often called
for his companions, especially his as
sociates in business, pleading that
they 60 with him and enjoy the new life
and home.
We believe that Willis is Just us
anxious to have the boys" with him
in his new life, as he was here, and If
so, how much greater must be the love
and anxiety for our salvation, of Him
who saved our brother so tenderly and
mercifully.
Who can afford toneglect the prep
aration for the Lords work here and
hereafter? oh that his words were
written in book, so they could be-
come guide and help to all whom he
loved on earth, in their search for the
home over there. C.. l.. 7.
New York, october :, 1900.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-19
LOTS FOR SALE.

1 have eleven lots for sale, two Of
which are on Clay street in Clarksburg,
seven on Thompson street and two on
Monticello avenue. All OF these lots
are ina good neighborhood, near the
central part Of town and are very de.
Sirable. HARVEY W.HARNER. lott,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-19
Refused to Pardon Thompson.

The State Board u Pardons in ses-
sion at Moundsville the latter part Of
last week turned down the application
of Isaac Thompso,, convicted OF
forgery in the circmit court Of this
county and sentenced January IL, 1900,
To Two years in the pcnitentiary.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-19
Simpson Schools Begin.

simpson district schools have begun
their work with Cyrus Webb at
Trinity, Ada Mcmillan at Moss Run,
Mary Reed at Independent, Hettie
Young at Faris, Dorsey Peck at Mud
lick, Stella Elliotat AIMS Run, NJ. d.
Teter at Oak Grove, G. n. Holden at
Langtown. No teachers have been
secured as yet for Goodwin or Zion.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-19

Strayed on the farm or G. W. South-
lambs and ewes. Owner can recover
same by proper identification and by
paving for their keeping and this adj
vertisement. 6. w. SOUTHERN,
47-3t. Shinnston. W. Y.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-19

A long felt want for Harrison coun.
ty.-I have opened junk shop and
the highest market prices will be paid
for old junk, rubbers, metals, rags,
iron, etc. Also peddlers wanted.
Clarksburg Junk Co., Fl Cohen, man
ager. p. o. box No. mo. 466, Wa
ter street. Soft.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-19

A long felt want. have opened
Lady's Tailoring shop, making to
order all kinds OF ladies tallor-made
wishing any thing In that line call At
the house, 46G Water street, or drop
me card and will call on you.
Clarksburg lnstallment house. 4l-tf.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
THE TURKISH CHARACTER.

To illustrate how susceptible the Turkish pco.
pie are to exhibitions of force, the Rev. Or.
Jessup tells the following story, which gives
clue to how the United States might collect
what the sultan owes:
caliph of one OF the interior provinces had
a son who fell in love with the daughter OF a
farmer, and the caliph sent his grand vizier TO
arrange for marriage. He carried handsome
presents TO the father and the girl and present
ed the desire Of his master with great humility
and profusc compliments The farmer ordered
him out OF his house and treated him in most
insulting manner. The caliph, thinking that the
grand vizcr might have shown a lack of tact
or have given ofcnsc in some way, sent the
general commanding his army, with apologies and
more presents and renewal Of the marriage
offer, but the farmer received him with even
greater indgnty, and not only hcapcd upon him
offensive epithets in which the Turkish Ian.
gusge is richer than any other but actually cf.
ferCd him personal violence, The calph and his
son were mortified over the failure of thcir
matrimonial negotiations, when an old and very
wise friend offered to try his luck as an ennis
sary. lie carried no presents aud offered no ,pm.
plments but, when he came upon the farmer,
began to curse him and TO call him all the vile
names he could think Of lie picked mp 81 ,ds
OF earth and stones aud threw them at him, b at
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
Outline Studies
OF Human Natdre
Two Catastrophes.

IN 4 LITTLE New York station not long ago
l Maurice Barrymore was brcaktastng after a
night OF travel, when, says the Timcs-licrald, ne
observed in glaring headlines before him that
General Lawton, the noted American commander,
had met death in the Philippines Mr.. Barry.
more had known the gallant officer slightly and
he felt exceedingly sorry of the end that he
longed for some one with whom TO talk over the
affair. He saw that the waiter an intelligent
looking Irishman, busy with another news.
paper, and, bending over, he remarked feeling.
ly: Terrible business, wasn't itT'
"Bcdad' came the reply. $50 it was"
Dead" mused MIR. Barrymore pushing back
his plate.
"As picked nanny-goat," asscntcd the Cclt.
MIR. Barrymore was too deep in thought to
notice the oddity of the expression. "A great
man." he commented.
"Six foot bcsoidcs tn thickness av his socks, "
quoth the other
"Plcnty OF nerve"
"Shure, he had tn nerve av a hollcr TOOTH"
Rose almost from the ranks"
"Or tn back ya.ard-thcy don't know which"
"IIad broken through the lines"
AN windy inter tn bargin.'
MIR. Barrymore shook his head sadly: all but
bitterly. "It was too hot for him. They found
him dead
"Fruz stif''
with his old smile"
can not anuthcr stitch Of clouthin', barrin'
the buckle av his bilt an noinc suSpindcr but.
tons"
Mr.. Barrymore caught tho sentence. "IIey?'
he exclaimed "What the devil are You talking
aboutY
9Th terrible bilncss," Quoth Pat. "Thcv dr,
say thet tn PAGES av him bad ter be picked up
wild a pair av pinchcr, an carried " tn
nlaI.rgue in an Ole pitcher"
"What terrible busineSs?" persisted tho actor,
"Whoi," came the reply. "what yez wure
| tallkin' about. TIL poor divl as throid ter
stale sum clothes firm a ccanin' facthry an ill
into ammonia vat an was eaten up aloive.
Isn't that it?"
And all MIR. Barrymorc's sorrow did not pre-
vent his laughing.
Which shows that different persons may have
different ideas concerning what constitutes a
matter of importance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
Spooney at the Show.

MACAULEY'S theatcr was crowded the last
AVA night of the Julia Arthur engagement that
there was no room for the Fool Killer who came
late. Down in tho parquet was couple in need
OF his services. They had been engaged probably
twenty hours and within seven minutes every.
body in the vicinity knew it. Two young men
who think Miss Arthur the greatest we'll as
the most beautiful English speaking actress were
in front Of the loving pair.
Trouble started with the second act when
Miss Arthur swept on the stage Gowncd in her
Cleopatra costume. vision OF perfect iovelinesS.
The audience gasped its admiration and the only
male creature that had been engaged since Eden
whispered to the Cotton.locked damsel beside
him: That's just as you looked last night,
Evanecline."
Then followed the scene when Josephine. with
all the seductive power of her voice. her beauty,
her love and her womanliucSS, coaNcs the sully
Napoleon from his room. The house was scarcely
breathing The two Young worshippcrS were lv
ing on Miss Arhur's pleading. The voice OF
the girl who had bitten of more love than she
could digest secretly, rasped them to earth
again.
"IIenry," she grated, that's Just as | begged
you after we quarreed tonight
Again came comparative peace until Napoleon
began to urge the divorce. Josephine sinks on
a sofa overcome. Her husband offers her water
She shrinks from him. THAT water is poisoned
Junot. Drink thunders the emperor, and
Junot drains tho glass.
"Woud YOU do that. EvanGclinc?" gruntcd
Henry, turning calfs ewes on her,
I'D do il if ! loved him. I'd drink poison
for you, Henry" she whmpcrcd, scntimcntally
That was past all patience. one Of the men
vhired in his seat
"For heavens sake, Young woman, drink it,
and drink it quick" hc said
The voice from the stage was heard alone
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

is ss.5s The census report of 1890
shows that the average rate paid to
the railroads by the express compa-
nies for their average haul was only
1896. The National Board of Trade
sums up as follows
THE government pays annually for
railway mail transportation (Which Is
a distinctive communication service)
over $4,000, 600, or at the rate of 12h
cents per ton per mile. The railroads
carry single communication passengers
at as low a rate as cents per ton per
mile The cost of securing and carry
ing communication passengers Is be-
lieved to be greater than the average
cost of carrying corresponding
weight of mail, but IL the mails were
carried at the above Communication
passenger rates, the government would
pay less than s9,O00,OO0 instead of over
340O0,OOO, and would thereby effect an
annual saving of $25,0OO 900. One-cent
letter postage means "A yearly postal
saving of 80 per cent. to every letter
writer; and one-cent letter postage
could be promptly secured If railway
mail pay were modified so as to be
equitable to the people. the govern
ment and the railroads"
If the correction of abuses in the pos
tai service will make one-cent letter
postage self-sustaining, public opinion
has a strong incentive to demand such
correction no matter what special in
terests may oppose.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

gsnizations must work chiefly for the
Advancement of these ideas and poll
cies. We can conceive that the organ
ization Of party will, under the new
order. respectfully recommend to It's
voters u long list of the strongest and
most popular men in It's ranks as be-
ing worthy of consideration for the
important office of trustee of the city.
Instead of attempting to dictate nom
nations. the new party leaders will
probably search the city for able and
sincere. men whose names will give
prestige to their cause, and we may
be sure that no man with following
OF much consequence will be over
looked, since the voter is free to go
outside OF the list for his candidate.
"A man to be chosen trustee must
have a very considerable following-at
the lowest, perhaps, ten to twenty
thousand votes. 1t will seldom hap
pen that an insignificant or incompe-
tent man can secure such a vote in
competition with the best men in the
city. The most popular man in a cause
will receive the largest vote on his
party ticket, the second in popularity
will receive the second vote, and so on.
Every election will determine definite
~ the leadership Of the different politi-
cal bodies in the city. The people Will
name their leaders, reaffirm them, or
change them, in freedom. The leader
of the party in the majority will prob
ably be chosen as mayor of the city
by the board of trustees. The leaders
of the parties in the minority will also
occupy places of honor and RESPONSE
bility. Each leader will strive to re-
tain and to increase the esteem and
the good will of his followers, and 1T
is unlikely that he will prevail, if he
be not sincere. honest, strong and able
The people will find out whose actions
are equal to mis- promises, who is alert
in emergencies, who can be trusted.
In freedom they will not tolerate false
or incompetent leadership. We shall
have a new and better order of men
in public life"
We present this beautiful picture for
what ii is worth as literary contribu-
tion OF human interest. Every merit
claimed for it is possible under exist
ing conditions and not realized be-
cause the people neglect their public
duty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

him over the head with his riding whip, pulled
his hair, shook him by the collar and spat in
his face.
"What you doing all this for?" exclaimed
the astonishcd farmer. "Why should a stranger
abuse me thus! What have | ever done to
thcc?"
"lou will not give your daughter in mar.
ragc to the son of my friend, the caliph.'
II have never refused TO do so,' said the
farmer, humbly; 'but nobody ever approached
me about IL in a reasonable manner"
DIR. .Iessup says that it the United States gov.
eminent would approach the sultan in "rca'
sonablc" mlnner, with a feet of battleships, and
act as if it intended to protect the American
missionaries in Turkey, neither they nor the
native Christians would have further trouble.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

General Grosvenor, the statistician
extraordinary of the Mark Hanna or
ganization, has issued a prospectus Of
the next electoral vote. He comedies
Kentucky. Maryland and Nebraska to
Bryan, classes Delaware and Kansas
as doubtful claims South Dakota.
Washington and Wyoming for McKin-
ley and thus figures that Mckinley will
have 260 electoral votes to IA for
Bryan, with 13 doubtful With 224
necessary to elect, McKinley's margin
is a safe one; still, it will not do for
the Republicans to take too many
things for granted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
General Dodge in Kentucky.

TIE GUESTS in the Frankfort hotel were
quietly reading their letters and papers
when the voice Of the clerk rang out;
"Dodge!"
Instantly every head bobbcd down and every
man slid from his chair to the floor.
"Its all right now, gentlemen" announced
the clerk a moment later, "you can get up.
He's gone"
planned.
at was Cunnel Borem," he said, ''looking for
a man, ] wouldn't have given the general warn
ing note il it hadn't been for the fact that the
cunnel is so blamed cross-cycd that you never
can tell which was he's going to shoot!"-Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
One Cent Letter Postage.

Y NASMuCH as 80 per cent. of the
total expenditures of the post
n office department go to the rail-
roads for carrying the mails:
and inasmuch as there has been for
years widespread belief that the
government is paying for this trans
portatiop.a 4 sun, out Of, ,all fair proper
tion to the service rendered, a COM
mittce ofsthc national board Of trade
was roceRtiyr ppnintcd To investigate
this subject, Its report has just been
issued.
The report includes a mass Of sta
tistical detail which deserves cXamina-
tion by all who care tryto into this
subject thoroughly; but the general
findings may be summarized thus:
The law determining the rates for
hauling mail matter has not been
changed for twenty years. During
this period freight rates have declined
about 35 per cent, and passenger rates
about 17la per cent After the daily
average weight of 5000 pounds is
reached, the same rate in allowed for
hauling 100000 pounds daily as is
charged for hauling only 1000 addition
al pounds daily. Since 1886 the mile
age of star routes has increased 14la
per cent? the average weight of mail
matter in start routes has slightly de-
creased and the total cost of hauling
mail matter in star routes has slightly
decreased, star route rates being
governed by competitions. but, since
1881 railway mileage has in
creased H.4 per cent, yet the
amount paid for railway haul
ing of mails has increased over 100
per cent Post Office statistics show
that the average rate paid 10 the rail-
roads for hauling 100 pounds of mail
matter the length of the"average haul
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
THE QUESTION OF MISSIONS.


From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Missions, and especially foreign missions, are
sometimes ridiculed because the results in con.
versions that can bc traced to any individual
effort are SO small, and yet their great value in
advancing civilization and morality, as well as
Christianity is easily recognized by those who
take the broad view. The customs and religious
of nations, or any considerable part of nation,
cannot he changed in a year even decade,
but generations OF men passing under the intu'
cncc of Christian missionaries are gradually
prepared to accept the whole truth. Their Gus.
toms are changed, their morals are improved,
they are educated and finally, when these in
fuenceS have had time to do their work, they
are pcrparcd to accept Christ as their Master
and enter the fold OF the church. The seed
planted by the carly missionaries is beginning to
bear fruit For years the sowing has been go
ing on in ever broadening fields, and we may
reasonably expect an ever increasing harvest OF
converts to Christianity. The incidental results
Of missionary work have been marvellous, civil
lilation has been advanced in every quarter Of
the globe, a code oi morals has been introduced
in non-C hrstan countries which sets before the
people higher standard than that which they
have heretofore recognized and wherever 'hc
missions have been frmly established men lead
better lives than they did, even though few may
have entered the Church II is quite evident,
however, that they arc bciug prepared TO come
under the direct influence Of the missionaries in
the promotion of tie Gospel in Christ,
Charles Darwin. after visit to the Fuegians
in 1888. said that to send missionaries to such
set of savages, probably the very lowest OF the
human race, was utterly useless. But the mis-
sionares were sent. Forty.seven years after
ward Mr. Darwin again visited the Fuegians, and
the people had been 20 improved by the labors
Of the missionaries that the transformation
seemed to him almost incredible, and he testi-
fed his appreciation by making substantial
contribution TO the missionary fund. Instances
Of this kind are by means There has
been a general uplifting of the human race as
a result of missionary enterprise The work
goes on silently at tens Of thousands Of posts,
and We hear very little of the work of success
ful missions. II one among them fails, however,
in tact, or becomes either too lax or too jealous,
his evil influence is reported, and the unthnkng
condemn the whole system because of the excep.
tionsl fault
Missionary work, however, should be Judged
in mass rather than in detail According to
the American Board Almanac for 1900 the stats
tics of 2i0 Protestant missionary societies OF
Europe and America as follows;
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
Legislative.

The Supreme courts opinion in the
school board case was doubtless inhu-
enccd more by cXpcdicnCy than by
law. The upholding of the present
board of twcnty-onc saves lot Of
bother: and so far as Scranton is con-
Cerned. Wiil be generally satisfactory.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

$4,000 divorce suit in the papers serves
to refute the idea that habit of relat-
ing loves old old story is no longer in
vogue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

The building inspector att the Paris
exposition evidently is not clothed
with proper authority.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

Mr.. Wharton Barker has evidently
set out to produce insomnia in the
Bryan camp.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

1t looks as though time would soon
develop that the subjects of the sultan
have been having considerable fun at
the sublime porte's expense.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

The supply of hot air for the Patti
son vice-presidental boom appears to
have been exhausted before there was
time to open the parachute.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

At this rate Scranton will again be-
come a base ball center. Snappy play
ing will solve the problem so far as
local patronage is concerned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

General Joe Wheeler thinks that law
abiding citizens may yet be found in
the Philippines outside of the ceme-
teries.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

The average Pennsylvania insurgent
politician these days is as reckless as
a small boy with a Flobert rifle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
LOVE.

Long ago he thought that she
Was tair and sweet and good
Her voice was music and he loved
The ground whcreon she stood
And still he feels the sweet old thrill
Whcne'er she passes by
She welded with another man,
And that's the reason why.
Chicago Time. Herald
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

Governor Pingree has become q
Democrat. He is well located.