davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19

A heavy, sometimes yellow and sometimes
gray, dust rose from the plainland The
grasses were parched and turned to pow
der when trod upon. No cooling winds
came from off the Drakenberg range, The
flowers that in moist weather seemed TO
set the land afiame hung their heads and
closed their petals. The wild beasts either
hid in their lairs or buried themselves In
infrequent mud wallows. The cali of
bird might be occasionally heard but II
was a cry for water. Cattle stumbled over
the indlstinct trails with distended tongues
and bloodshot eyes. The unacclimated
morse felt the beat OF hot air on his nos
trils and refused to move. He lay down
in his tracks and vultures circled about
him. Here and there in hollows or by
the grasses were the bones of adventur-
ers or Boer pioneers, picked clean by the
birds A deadly calm rested upon every
thing, and noise would have been relief
This was the day which II was hoped
night would end with blessed GOODNESS and
sleep. 1t was but little different day
from many through which the English SOL
diery have passed since last October.
When Night Comes.
The night came. The sun went out of
sight like a ball of fire The stars came
out, but their light was blurred. The phe-
nomenal atmospheric clearness of the day
was gone A veil seemed to have been
watching men on earth. The first sensa-
ton felt by the travellers was that of an
indescribable chill The skin became clam
my, the blood which had been thick
enough, thickened more. and the parched
lips grew dryer Strange aches attacked
the joints and a stiffness settled upon
the limbs From the plain land rose a
heavy mist and from the sky came a
something that seemed like heavy dew.
1t was cold and penetrating, going to the
very Vitals of those who were seeking
sleep The clothing was speedily saturat-
ed and the wearers advanced to a greater
stage of misery than they had been in
before. The moon rose like great white
wrath born from a sea of spooks. Her
face was watery, her outlines indistinct
Her illumination was but a faint imltia-
ton of her briliancy in northern climes.
She made the shades in the deep places
darker. and in the open she covered the
way with a deception that bewildered all
who trid to move. There was silence for a
long time-until after o'clock camp
fire had been started, but 1t burned feeby.
The air was surcharged with the germs
of fever and chills. Moistness was upon
everything.
Marauding Beasts.
Suddenly from far away in the distance
came the uncanny cry of a night bird.
This was taken up by a responding cry,
and then the beasts, starting upon their
Nocturnal prowls, Joined in. There was a
screech and boot and howl until bedlam
seemed to have settled upon that very
spot. The mists grew heavier. The stars
drew father away from the earth. The
moon now appeared to be CARRIED in long.
trailing robes that curled about her and
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
GEN. MILES rs IN CHARLESTON.
He and His stan VIII Go 10 Port
Royal Tomorrow.

Charleston, S, c., March lS.-NIaj Gen.
Nelson A. Miles and staff arrived in
Charleston from Washington on the pri-
vate car Oceanic tonight. The party Will
mend tomorrow in Charleston, Tuesday
in port Royal, and go 90 Savannah We'd
nesday to be present at the Dewey recep-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
Well known sculptor Married.

New York, March 1S,-Miss Mary Trim
bile Lawrence, the sculptor, whose best
known work, statue of Columbus, stood
a the head of the court of honor at the
Chicago Worlds Fair, was married to-day
to Francois Michel Tonetu also a sculp-
tor of note.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
The Pope Uses American snuR.
From the Baltimore Sun.

Among the many noted men who use
snuff probably the most celebrated is
Pope Leo XIII. In 1895 the Pope decided
10 try some American snuff and accord
ingly Mgr OConnell, rector of the Amer
lean College In Rome, gave an order TO
some Baltimore snuff manufacturers. A
member of the firm, speaking of the mat
ter, said: Eyes, / sent the Pope about 100
pounds of my snuff, which ought to last
him or his successor until 1906. The snuff
/ sent was the most exquisite 'rappee,
with rose oil In it, and cost 50 pound.
1t was packed In glass Jars, which were
velvet"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19

MAY WRIGHT SEWALL President,
6SS N. Penn St. Indianapolis, Ind
Rev. ANNA HOWARD SHAW. Vice Pres.
1880 Diamond St, Philadelphia, Pa.
LOUISE BARNU-M ROBBINS, Cor. Sec.
% Broad St, Adrian, Mich.
FRANCES STEWART MOSHER.
LIST Rec Sec, Hillsdale. Mich
HELEN FINLAY, BRISTOL, I'd Rec Sec,
12SS Vermont ave. Quincy, Ill.
HANNAH J. BAILEY, Treasurer,
Winthrop Centre, Me
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH.
Father Was Driven Back in At
tempting to Save Them.

Alfred. N. Y, March 1s.-Two sons Of
Eugene Ferrin. aged, respectively, 9 and
years, were burned to death in the Fer
rim farmhouse in McHenry valley, near
this village, to-day. Mr.. Ferrin rescued
his wife and two of the children and was
driven back by the flames and badly burn
ed in a vain attempt to save the two that
nerished
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
KILLED BY SALOONkEEPER
In Anger He Murdered His son-in-
law md Daughter.

Butte, Mont, March 1S-Thomas Pooley,
a saloonkeeper, tonight shot and killed
his son-in-law, Thomas Littlejohn, and
the latter's wife, Lydie, during a diff
Guilty on the street The affair was the
result OF lad feeling caused by Littlejohn
marrying Pooleys daughter without Poo
ley's consent. Pooley was arrested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
Distinguished Jurist Dead.

Abbeville, S. c., March 1S-Hon. Walter
L. Miller, the distinguished jurist, died
here to-day. Many Of Mr.. Miller's pa
pers had been copied in leading law jour
nails of Europe and the United States.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
Victim of Gasoline Explosion.

Columbus, o., March 1s.-Mrs. Alice
Weaver, whose four children were burned
TO death as the result Of a gasoline eX-
ploslon. died this morning Of her injuries
making in all six victims OF the acct
Ieat She was 81 years of age. Her
husband Is recovering.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
SENTENCED TO BE HANGED.
Two Filipfnos Who Have Been
Found Guilty of Murder.

Manila, March 49, $40 a. MA military
commission at Bayambaug has sentenced
10 be hanged on March 30 two natives
who have been found guilty of numbering
their countrymen. 0 Ahfil it
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19

Richmond. Va, March ia telegram
was received here tonight from Lawrence
vile that Dr. Temple, who was shot by
Rev, Mr.. Reddick. is not dead as first re-
ported, but dying.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
Vance stntue dwelling.

Raleigh n. c., March 1s.-The unveil-
ing of the Vance statute has been post
poned from May 20 to July 4 the work not
being far enough advanced TO be unveiled
on the date first set.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
GEN. LocKHART is DEAD.
was the Commander of the British
Forces in India.

Calcutta. March 1s.-Gen. Sir Stephen
Alexander Lockhart. commander-in-chef
of the British forces in India. died to-
day. He was born in September, 1Sn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAIN.
Engineer Saw the Obstruction in
Time to Avoid 1t.

Cleveland. o., March 1S.-An attempt
was made to wreck the Lake Shore tass
mail, west bound, leaving here at 10 o'clock
tonight. At Olmsted Falls, about twenty
miles west of here rail had been laid
across the track. The engineer saw the
obstruction in time to apply the air brake
The front wheels of the locomotive struck
the rail, but the engine remained on the
track The engineer says he saw three
men run away from the spot where the
obstruction had been placed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
Noted EntomoIoeIst Dead.

Chicago March 1S.-Andrew Bolter one
of the most noted entomologsts in Amer
lea, died to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
Warmers Safe Cure Co.,
Rochester, N. Y.


of
stomach refused perform its
were also afec
notse to and asked
patients spoken OF it, so tried
Before had finished
for
idered entirely
restOrng heahh % Attic
] % % % % % ~"""s%~% % 04--( R7[ez
% ~ Connecticut M~EfGx
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19

Gen. Funston writes that war seems to
be agreeing with him. since in spite of
constant violent exercise he is steadily
gaining flesh.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19

The temperature of the day had been
105. The small water courses were dry.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

S. c. Nutter, of Johnstown, was a
pleasant caller at the Telegram office
"Wednesday.
All goods engraved free with each
purchase while yon wait by Ed J.
Coleman, the jeweler, Third ST. 33-tf
Just received large line Of neck
wear In Imperials and Bat Wings
The Clarksburg Tailoring Co. l7-tf
If you want the BEST fertilizer on
the market, cheap, call on Roy Alex
ander, POP Main street. 22-tf.
Go to the Fair for shirt waists, fine
neckwear, hosiery, belts, etc. 2ltf
Large line of fancy colored negligee
shirts to select from at The Clarks-
burg Tailoring Co.'S lift
II you want the BEST fertilizer on
the market, cheap, call on Roy Alex
ander, POP Main street. 22-tf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27
THE STATE SENATOR.

There is consensus OF opinion among those
qualified to Judge that, far as the state senator
ship for this district is concerned, Tyler and
Richie counties can not furnish the candidates.
the reason being that at the last election the can
didate came from Tyler county and having
removed to Richie county since that time
makes it imprudent if not questionable to take
another candidate from either of these counties.
The constitution provides that every district
shall elect two senator's, but. where the district Is
composed of more than one county both shall not
be chosen from the same county. Senator
Smith was chosen from Tyler county, which pre-
vents her from naming another candidate at this
time Since his election he has removed to
Richie county, which likewise and for stronger
reason perhaps prevents that county from nam
ing candidate at this time. As there should not
be any cloud upon the title Of the person at the
coming election, it is unwse from political
standpoint, to say the least, that candidate for
Senator should be named by either of the coun-
ties referred to.
Then the candidate sh oud, therefore, come
from either Harrison or Doddridge. The latter
county has senator now and has had for
period of eight years. 1t should then defer its
wishes to its sister county. Harrison, in the mat
ter of selecting senator. There should be a
senator from each end of the district at the same
time, hence under the circumstances the honor by
courtesy should be given Harrison county. So
fair is this proposition that 1t is scarcely to be
presumed it will not at once be conceded Har
risou county has a candidate and but one, whose
nomination will be urged and whose election may
be predicted with almost absolute certainty. This
candidate is Hon. Fl. w. Harmer. who made q
noble fight two years ago for the same position
and who in fact had the nomination in hand, but.
moved by a sense OF justice to Tyler county and
waiying his rights 20 promo,ethose of another, he
moved the convention to make the nomination of
Hon. Anthony Smith by acclamation.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27
NOVEL OIL AND GAS SUIT.

Hon. John Basel, Of this city, and W. P.
Hubbard, of Wheeling. as counsel. have instituted
suit to the oil and gas rights in 200 acres
of land on New Creek. owned by Charles Lanham,
in which the whole controversy turns upon the
meaning of the word minerals" The suit is
brought in the United States district court and
will most likely be tried at the october term next
at Carksburg. The property is regarded as one
of the most valuable on New Creek. The question
is novel one, as to the jurisprudence of West vir
ginia. We understand the same question has
been the subject of judicial decision in Ohio and
Pennsylvania in each of which states it was held
that the term minerals does not include oil and
gas.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

For seed oats, timothy, clover and al
kinds Of grass seeds call on or address
G. NJ. West, proprietor Of the new
feed store on North Fourth street,
near the b. s. o. depot. Home phone
137. 24-st
Mr.McGeorge has sold his restaurant
and bakery outfit and leased the room
TO Petersburg parties, who will CO
tinue the business.
From now until June LIST The Palace
Furniture Co, will endeayor to reduce
theirmammoth stock Of furniture-to
do this they are going to give some
good bargains. Call and see them at
PIG Main street. 242t.
CAsToREA.
Boar, Ii. 1Ths Kind You Haze AIMays Bought
's, !; &1Azzz1
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

Admiral Dewey is all right when fighting the
battles of his country on water, but as politician
seeking the Presidency, it is feared, he is failure.
Unfortunately for his fame he has unwittingly
fallen into the hands of faction of the democratic
party, not because it loves him more but prin-
cipally because it loves some one else much
less The fact is there is nothing like universal
demand for his nominatian as there was for Wash.
ington, jackson, Taylor Grant and others because
OF like service.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

Col Morris Horkheimer, of Wheeling, is can
didate as delegate from this congressional district
to the National Republican Convention which
meets in Philadelphia June 10. lie Isl member OF
the firm OF Horkheimer Bros, large dealers 10
wool, who have purchased thousands OF pounds OF
Harrison county farmers, always paying the high
est and best prices. He is an active, influential
republican. who and our fellow townsman, Col. G.
M. Hart are candidates as the two delegates from
this district. Their names will be before the Dis
trct convention, which meets here on the 18th OF
May.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

The West Fork Oil and Natural Gas Company
is expending vast amount of money in piping the
product of its well into the city and should there
fore meet with the encouragement of every citi-
zen OF course, if can be driven out of the city
by rate cutting that method will be adopted, but
when it is driven out what may you expecta The
old rate up again.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27
Died in Baltimore.

The body of Mrs James Elliott arrived here
Tuesday midnight from Baltimore where she died
very suddenly Monday in John Hopkins hospital
of liver trouble. An operation was to have been
performed that day. The funeral took place
Thursday afternoon at o'clock and interment was
made IN Elk View cemetery. She had been an
invalid for over a year. A husband and three
sons survive her.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27
Burning Trash Frightened Them.

weare told little excitement was noised
abroad in the East End Tuesday evening. owing to
some trash that Micke Burk was burning. Mrs
JOHNNIE Lyon and Yes Ogden got frightened en-
account of her property and his store; so Mr..
Ogden furnished the phone while Mrs. Lyon called
up police headquarters and had Chief Childers and
Policeman Kester the grounds in five minutes,
all nnealled for.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27
A Curious Bird.

Several days ago Gail Deison and Solem Cork
killed curious bird ,sembline crane. 1t meas
ured feet and inches from tip to tip of wings
aud was feet tall Il had a white head and
oreast, lead colored oack. aud three black feathers
or a topknot. lis biz was inches long The
bird was killed the West Fork river near the
S,eaey =; s well. 1t sent 10 Cincinnati to be
stun a and may b. seen in the Oak saloon window
in few days.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

The Kersarge the latest addition to our navy,
is one Of the finest fighting vessels aloat anywhere
in the world. 1t has successfully undergone the
supreme test ofdscharging at the same instant its
10 inch and s inch guns, force that can
scarcely be comprehended exceptby those having
experience in naval tests.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

The movement to organize joint stock COM
pany to erect and operate planning mill should re-
ceive encouragement The idea of making 1t a
joint stock company is good, but shares should not
be monopolized to the detriment ofthe community
Permit it to be formed of many men and there
will be one common interest, which can hut prove
far more beneficial to the city and vicinity. than if
owned and operated by private corporation.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

Great stress is laid on the fact that number
OF Republican leaders in Kentucky were indicted
for completely in the murder OF Goebel. Well,
that is not at all strange if with that fact is coup
led another, namely that the grand jury doing the
dirty work was composed of ten Democrats and
but two Republicans.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27
J. z. LAW.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Prosecuting Attorney Of this
county. subject to the favor Of the peo-
pie and the nomination OF the Rcpub-
lean convention. II SO favored, |
shall perform the duties Of that Office
to the best OF my ability, adhcrlng to
the laws of the land and the principles
Of Justice, as God has given me to see
the right. HERMAN +. TYSON.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

The city council has determined that street
paving shall begin and with it sewerage system to
be extended, both to advance together. That is
the sewer pipes are to be laid first as well as all
other pipe lines, and The paving to follow at once,
at least on Fourth street and Main and Pike be-
tween Third and Fourth streets
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

The city council did wise thing and one
that commends itself to every decent and order
loving citizen when it rescinded its order of a
former meeting granting license to the Short
Line Theater for another year. No more dis
reputable or dsorderly house exists anywhere in
West Virginia, if common reports may be believed
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

Senator Matthew S. Quay was denied the
Senatorship under appointment by the Govern
or of Pennsylvania by the very close vote of 80 to
So Yet it must not be thought he is out of poll
tics
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

If all the citizens of the city should take the
interest IN good government that some of the ladies'
have the municipal officers would be encouraged
in the performance of their public duties or, If
not encouraged, they would feel under stronger
obligations to perform such duties.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

The Republican platform of 1896 has been
written into history and engrafted upon the Federal
statutes. AS result the country has never wit.
messed more prosperous period.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

The candidates are abroad in the land. Hear
their story and then decide what in your judgment
is wisest not for them but for the public This is
fair to all. The party is bigger than any candidate
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27
Fon PnosEcurINe Ar.roRNEY.

/ hereby announce myself to be a
candidate for the Office of Prosecuting
Attorney OF Harrison county, West
Virginia, subject to the decision Of the
republican county convention. If
nominated and elected promise to
faithfully and impartially discharge
the duties of said Office.
W w. FRANK STOUT.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27
For ASSESSOR.

Ed. Telegram.-I desire to announce
myself as a candidate for the nomina-
ton of Assessor for the lower district
in Harrison county, subject to the de-
cIsion of the Republican county con-
vcntion.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

Lewis county Republicans are booming Hon.
George c. Cole candidate for Attorney Gen
eral He is gentleman of most excellent habits
and qualified for the position.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

/ hereby announce myself as a can
ddate for the office of Sheriff OF Har-
rISon county, subject to the decision OF
the republican county convention. III
nominated and elected i promise TO dis
charge the duties OF said office as best
lean. j. i. ALEXANDER.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27
PIERCE SIDEBoTT0M.

hereby announce myself as a can
ddate for the office OF Sheriff Of Har.
rISon county, subject to the decision OF
the Republican county convention.
JOHN 4. FLEMING.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

desire to announce that i am a
for the nomination for
Prosecuting Attorney for Harrison
county, subject to the convention OF
the republican party. II nominated l
shall use every honorable endeavor Tor
the success of the party.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

The Telegram is pleased to note the dispos
ton on the part of the council to take wise and
earnest instead in all matters of public concern.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

| hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the office OfAsseSsor:the Lower
district, of Harrison county. at the
pleasure of the republicans Of the
county in county convention assem-
bed. ISAAC l.. DAWSON.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

Sepator Elkns is ono of the most earnest and
laainy mon 10 the Senate West Virginia has
n.yer Al u more able representative in that body.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

We are authorized to announce
Ernest L. Pigott, of Eagle district, as
a candidate for tile ASsessorship In the
Lower district Of Harrison county,
subject to the pleasure of the republic
can county convention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27
For SHERIFF..

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office Of Sheriff of Harrison
county, subject to the decision OF the
republican county convention. III
nominated and elected 1 will discharge
the duties OF the Office faithfully, hon
estly, and impartlally-
PIERCE SIDEBorToM.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

Jse Kidd, aaiudged insane aud sent to the
asyluna, Weston about a year ago, died Thursday
m 2rning 10 that institution.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

We are authorized to announce
David Bumgardner, OF Elk district, as
acandidate for the Office of Assessor
Of the upper district, subject to the
pleasure OF the Republican convention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27
For House OF DELEGATES.

The Telegram is authorized by John
W. Carpenter toannounce that he is Il
candidate for the House of Delegates,
from Harrison county, subject TO the
decision Of the Harrison county repub-
lean convention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-27

| desire to announce to the republic
cans OF Harrison county that am a
for the office of Assessor,
Upper district, subject to the republic
can county convention,
w. l.. LEONARD.