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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18
FOR REPUBLICAN NoM1-
NATION FOR PROSECUTING NrToR-
SEY OF HARRISON COUNTY.

w. Faank Stout is another Of the
aspirants for recognition at the APP
preaching Republican convention
whose ancestors are of that early and
splendid typebf manhood whose his
tory, if impartially written, would be
history Of this old and justly cele
brated county. The numerous branches
of the Stout family in Harrison county
are still engaged in agricultural pur-
suit. Frank is a son of L. E Stout,
and when at the age Of 10 Frank
Stout was enrolled as a student at the
Fairmont State Normal, he was a typ
ical representative OF the West Nir-
ginia farmer boy. He was graduated
from the Normal in 1891, and is re-
membered by teachers and classmates
as young man Of high ideals, ready
speaker and with a capacity for hard
work. The following year he took the
full course in acommerciala and business
school, receiving diploma Of protic-
iency. He taught number OF years in
the public schools OF the county in
which field his services were always in
demand. In order that he might be
better equipped for the modest part
he hoped to play in the worlds great
theater OF action, he again took up his
studies, this time as student at the
West Virginia University at Morgan
town, from which institution he re-
ceived diploma and the degree, Bach
elor Of Arts In Law, in 1897. Mr.
Stout was recognized leader in some
of the societies connected with the
school and was the chosen representa-
tive OF the University Y. NJ. @, A. at
the great International meeting Of del
egates in Massachusetts. He was a
leader in organizing Mckinley club
at the University and during his col
lege days found time to assist in sever
al campaigns. One OF his strong points
is to make thorough preparation for
all important undertakings. lie ex-
emplitied this by supplementlng his
training in the law school by period
of reading and practice in the law Of
flee OF Hon. c. W. Lynch, and like
period in the circuit clerks office,
where he had access to all the court
records and proceedings. He has beer
admitted to the bar and has had a
very satisfactory practice Since 1897.
Committees have selected Mr. Stout
speaker on several prominent public
occasions, such as Memorial Day, pic
MICS, &c, and In this capacity he has
acquitted himself with markedability.
Asa campaigner for the Republican
cause in 1898 he answered the call OF
his party wherever and whenever
made, speaking in all parts Of the
county. He lisa member Of the Jr. o..
U. A. NJ, knights OF Pythias, Wood
men and Chosen Friends. He asks for
an impartial consideration of his can
didacy by the Republican convention
and no matter what the verdict may
be he will be found working with his
accustomed zeal for the election Of the
entire Republican ticket in Novem-
| Der.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18
Concert Entertainment.

Fairmont Free Press May 3, 1900.
The program Of the Concert Goers
Entertainment as rendered at Opera
House last Saturday evening as origi-
nally arranged was extensive and well
selected. Mr.. Philips as violin play
er. has rare accomplishments and his
solos we're excellent.
Descriptive music ofhumor, laments
and religious thought
Prices %, IS and 5Ocents.
Clarksburg admirable talent in sup
poro. Miss Jessie Renshaw, Piano
accompanist to ensemble and solo
violin.
Miss Columbia Duncan, vocal solo.
Miss Martha Bassell, Piano accom-.
PIANIST ensemble and vocal solos.
Miss Jean B. Weyley, elocution and
enylytic reader.
Miss Columbia Duncan, harmonium
accompanist.
Traders Opera House, Wednesday,
May %, 1900.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

The democrats are the greatest borrowers of
trouble, you ever saw. They towards, too,
afraid of their own shadow. They want US to
cling to tradition, but just how far they did not
explain. They did not tell US to go back
even as far as Ceveand's administration,
when there was more trouble abroad in the land
than bread and meat now. Well let them borrow
all the trouble they want. While they are doing
that, the nation will not be borrowing funds to
meet current expenses like they did a few years
since.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

The Short Line asks reasonable request
OF the city; nothing more than that the city shall
make street-not for the of the Short Line
but of the citizens themselves. Itwont be eighteen
months until Clarksourg, at large and Clarksburg
merchants and manufacturers in particular will
have favurs to ask of the Snort Line and plenty of
them MutuahA is the basis of all accommoda-
tons.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

The Short Line is worth more to Carksburg
than Clarksburg is to the Short Line. Compel
ing line is the salvation of the town; but the
freight shipped here will be but drop In the
bucket compared with the coal trade from points
west of the West Fork river If the Short Line,
by building into the town, gives than it gets
1t is pure greed to ask them to donatea street to
the city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

F. ]. McMahon, the old detective sent out
from Maryland two years ago, to pack the two
conventions of Coal and Clark districts is here
again and is going to all of the coal mines trying
to do the same thing this year. He lisa very
Shrewed old duck and will promise anything or tell
any kind of story to accomplish his purpose.
Republics be on your guard, he is not here for
any good.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

The Telegram advocates the opening by the
city of street only to the Short Line freight de-
pot, either as an extension Of Fourth or a new
street running west from North Fourth at the
southern foot OF Elk bridge to the depot. If an
extension of the proposed street from the
freight depot to Locust street is desired, let the
property owners along there pay the damage, as
they would be the principal benifcaries.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

1t costs the Short Line $500, 100000 to get from
the West Fork river into Clarksburg and build its
depots. In addition to this it has made Coal and
Clark districts present of $4,000 worth Of bonds
voted it, If "a manufacturing plant to cost that
sum of money were to be offered the town, twould
be good business TO give them free site and a
street besides.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

Jap" Bradley, campaign manager for Judge
Campbell, evidently thinks that the republicans
of Harrison county can't get along without him.
He has been here the greater part of the past
month stirring up strife and abusing people who
are not favorable to his candidate. 1t is the opin
ion of some of our people that Bradley Is the big
gest load that Judge Campbellhas TO carry in this
campaign.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18
Col. Raymond Don't want It.

Col. Henry Raymond is being men.
toned for the republican nomination
for sheriff. A Telegram representa-.
tive sought and obtained a brief in.
terview from Col. Raymond, in which
he says:
Gam not a candidate for sheriff
and do not intend to be. 1t is an Of.
flee do not want"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

The wind. WHISPERED populism so strongly in
evidence at the democratic convention empha,
sized the party's free silver inclination, and with
out hope or reward, as some of them put it, they
Incorporated plank of that kind in a Of reso-
lutions they saw tit to term platform. That's
what we call dead party with dead issue.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

Make Fourth street the depot street by open.
ing west from the south end of the bridge to the
Short Line freight station. This will put the B.
& o. station at one end, the Short Line passenger
station on the east, the short Line freight station
on the west and will get the railroad business of
the town into one locality.
If the city refuses TO make possible the loca-
ton of this freight depot in the center oftown and
the depot goes to the outskirts as it doubtless will
figure on how long it will take for the increased
cost of drayage and hauling to pay the principal
and interest on the cost of the proposed street.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18
Notice to Creditors.

All persons knowing themselves to
be indebted to the late firm of j j
Strother & Son, will please call at the
store room Of the late firm at Wilson
burg, and settle their accounts, on or
before June Is, 1900.
2t JB STRoTHER,
May 10, 1900 Surviving Partner
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

Let every man, woman and child in the city
feel it is his her duty to treat with respect and
kindness every stranger coming among us, whether
on temporary stay or permanent residence, espec-
tally those coming to attend the conventions. In
this way our city soon acquires good pane.
There has been prejudice against Clarksburg,
unfounded though it may have been and is, which
must be overcome. We have good city. good
county, good people. Prove it in the manner sug-
gested.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

Just why tAey have again called out the Mary
land detective force we are at loss to know.
Harrison county republicans should give these new
importations to understand that she can attend to
her own political, as we'll as business, affairs.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

In their gloomy prophecies, the democrats
might turn on their goose bone and tell US how
much larger republican majorities will be this
year than they we're in 1896 That's soforeboding
to them. that they prefer to penetrate the mist
some several centuries off.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18
eff;e;oR County Directory.
TIME FOR HOLDING COURTS.

Circuit court thcsecond Tuesday in Janua
", May and September.
County court conyenes in March, June September and
December OF each year. always on the second Monday
The Federal court holds two sessions annually in Clarks
burg converting in Apr and again in October
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

They instructed for Bryan, because Bryan is q
populist, but why not-the convention was about
as populistic as you find them? However there
was but little air stirring to wave their whiskers
We are not advised whether sockless Jerry was
present or not.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

The physicians Of this state have taken some
decidedly advanced strides within the past few
years and their confederation has resolved itself
into benefit to mankind and improvement to
themselves They are especially alert to all prac-
teal science the practice of their profession and
encourage every movement beneficial and helpful
to Immunity. At their recent meeting at Morgan.
town many wise suggestions we're made, among
them that OF public institution tor consumptives
Ohio. Pennsylvania and other states maintain in
sttutes of that kind with splendid results. The
legislature OF this state should give the matter
car sui consideration and if deemed best erect and
na.a.ain such public hospital.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

Democracy ought to get some new blood some
thing young and vigorous. The old stagers nave
worn the miserable old fabric threadbare Take
the recent convention for instance. 1t was more
or less Pattonzed, Posted, Davised, Southernized,
with slight touch of Hornorsm. They merely
chewed the same old cud.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

The man who is most responsible forthe defeat
of part of the republican ticket two years ago is
here again trying set up the Clark and Coal dis
trict conventions. The next responsible party is
the one who brought him here What do they
seek to do anyhow?
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

Should Harrison county teel in need OF
any assistance, she promises to promptly notify
Jasper Bradley and the Maryland detective so II
YOU have other duties, gentlemen, you need not
remain here all the time
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

Before the convention the contest is among
rennblicaus desiring the same offices. No word
shonld be spoken in this preliminary fight that
will cause dissatisfaction when the convention is
over.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

If it takes ademocratlc convention whole day
to elect three delegates to convention, how many
centuries will it be before they elect president?
This problem will not be solved in our day and is
not likely to be for ages.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18
Married.

Morris-Custer-On Monday May IA
by Rev. r. B. Mcdaniel at his resi-
dence, GA W. Pike street, Silas G.
Morris and Miss Hattie +. Custer,
both Of Harrison county.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

AS jolly, we must tell the democrats that
thew put up frstclass show but the performance
would be much mure entertaining before the foot
lights, with the sockless Jerrys all lined up to-
gether doing the cooche- cooche.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

Let EN- howl and boot. A little explode will
do them good. While they are at it, we will keep
the even tenor OF our ways and roll up the same
oldtme majorhes. Then they can howl some
more.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

Will the council and police see that places not
licensed are not permitted to carry on business as
though they we're licensed
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

that the deruncators of all things good are still
abroad in the land.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

1t is simply awful. We mean the fate about
to overtake the Rrandest nation on earth. The
place to learn about it is alta democratic conven-
ton.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

The democrats had on good clothes and looked
prosperous Notwithstanding the terrible condition
OF the country
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18
Did you ever know a democratic convention to
be anything but calamity bowlerss

The CITY Is booming, not forced. boom, but
substantial aud safe development, the kind that
lasts. Help it
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

The assessors with note book and pencil are
knocking at your doors. They are gentlemen ana
engaged in the discharge ola public duty
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

1t seems highly probable that the national re-
publican ticket this fall will be headed by Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-18

Did You ever know a democratic convention to
be anything but calamity bowlerss
The CITY Is booming, not a forced boom, but
substantial aud safe development the Kind that
lasts. Help it
The democrats had on good clothes and looked
prosperous, Notwithstanding the terrible condition
OF the country.
Wednesdays convention demonstrated the fact
that the derunciators Of all things good are still
abroad in the land.
1t seems highly probable that the national re-
publican ticket this fall will be headed by Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt.
The assessors with note book and pencil are
knocking at your doors. They are gentlemen and
engaged in the discharge Of public duty
1t is simply awful We mean the fate about
to overtake the grandest nation on earth. The
Mace 70 learn about it is at q democratic conven-
ton.
Before the convention the contest is among
republicans desiring the same Offices. No word
should be spoken in this preliminary light that
will cause dissatisfaction when the convention is
over.
Let 'em howl and hoot A little explode Will
do them good. While they are at it, we will keep
the even tenor OF our ways and roll up the same
oldtime majorities. Then they can howl some
more.
Should Harrison county teel in need Of
any assistance, she promises to promptly notify
Jasper Bradley and the Maryland detective. So if
YOU have other duties, gentlemen, you need not
remain here all the time.
AS Jolly, we must tell the democrats that
they put up frst-class show, but the performance
would be much more entertaining, before the foot
lights, with the sockless Jerrys all lined up to-
gether doing the cooche -cooche.
Just why they have again called out the Mary
land detective force. we are at loss TO know.
Harrison county republicans should give these new
importations to understand that she can attend to
her own political, as we'll as business, affairs
If it takes ademocratlc convention whole day
to elect three delegates to convention, how many
will it be before they elect president?
This problem will not be solved in our day and is
not likely to be for ages.
They instructed for Bryan, because Bryan is
populist, but why not-the convention was about
as populistic as you find them? However there
was but little air stirring to wave their whskers
We are not advised whether sockless Jerry was
present or not.
Democracy ought to get some new blood, some
thing young and vigorous. The old stagers have
worn the miserable old fabric threadbare' Take
the recent convention for instance. 1t was more
or less Pattonzed, Posted, Davised. Southernlzed,
with slight touch of Hornorism. They merely
chewed the same old cud.
The Telegram advocates the opening by the
city of street only to the Short Line freight de-
pot either as an extension Of Fourth or new
street running west from North Fourth at the
eou+born foot of Elk bridge IN the denOt IF an |
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07

The Shewbird mountain, four miles
south of town. is to us the strangest thing
In this whole mountain country. The
mountain is full of large, rough cliffs
and by its peculiar shape and position
serves as a weather signal to the people
for miles around, because, as the general
saying is, "when old Shewbird begins
to roar. you may prepare for rough
weather" 1t generally commences about
dark and continues to roar until the rain
or snow comes, which may be FIVE hours
or il may be ten. At dark the air may be
perfectly still and not a cloud In sight.
yet the mountain may begin to roar. and
you may know that by the next morning
the bad weather will be on hand.
Though the mountain is four miles
away, the roaring sounds like that made
by a loaded freight train half mile dis
tant, and 1t is a continuous sound. too,
with no intermission. The strangest part
of it all is that the wind can be blowing
at such terrific rate on that particular
mountain and not be blowing anywhere
else in the country, not even on the tops
of other mountains around, even those
that are much higher than the Shewbird.
-Haynesyille On. c. Courier.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07

ahould be stili worse, 1t Is probable that
In additio TO the Helena, at least one
more warship, possibly the Princeton,
with a full battalion OF marines win
be ordered to Tlen Tsin. SO far the pro-
position 3 o call upon General Macarthur
for troops to make up a landing party
has not been preached 10 the war depart
ment and IL Is not expected that such a
step will be taken save as last resort,
for 1t Is felt that 1t would mark an
entanglement of the United States in
the European designs respecting China,
from which 1t would be difficult or
impossible to secure release.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07
CAUGHT RED HANDED.
omeers Chase and Madden Arrest Two
burglars.

Officers Chase and Madden rounded up
two crooks who have been suspected for
some time OF making breaks into stores
ago the store Of Sergeant, Lord q Skill
ings ON Commercial wharf was entered
and some money and goods taken. Night
before last break WINS mnde In the shop
kept by a man named Browning on Com
mercial street, and the police officers
were ut loss TO locate the burglars.
They learned last night that Eddie
Cocheran and a strange youth who was
with him yesterday were spending con-
siderable money and they suspected that
the pair would bear watching.
Last night they went looking for these
two men and finally about half past ten
o clock stumbled on the pair In the
alley way which runs behind the store
Of Ryan and Kelsey from Portland pier
TO Custom house wharf. They saw that
one Of the men had broken window in
the basement Of the store and gone inside,
leaving the other fellow on the watch.
After time Eddie Cocheran, who had
broken into the cellar, came out and
then the officers nailed the pair. There
was little doubt in the minds of the
policemen that Cocheran and his partner
had broken into the cellar with the in
tention Of forcing their way up stairs to
the store.
1t was also learned by the police that
the cabin of the schooner Lizzie May
which was lying alongside Portland pier
had been entered and some clothing
stolen, including a shirt. This shirt was
found on Cocheran when arrested and
was identified by the captain of the
schooner as his property. The police
feel confident that Eddie Cocheran and
the other man, who gives his name as
Hall, have been responsible for the 9th
er breaks which have recently been
made ON Commercial street.