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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-19
W. G. LowN IN CONTEMPT.
Committed to Jail for Not Obeyine
the Courts Order.

Justice Cole yesterday afternoon issued
an order for the arrest of William G..
I.own for contempt of court. The mar
shall is directed to take Lown into custody
and commit him to Jail and there keep
him confined until he purge himself of
the contempt.
Lown was formerly guardian for May
Lown. the daughter of the late Warren j.
Lown, and some time ago Justice Cole
ordered William q. Lown to pay to James
F. Scaggs, now guardian for the child
s., go belonging to the estate of W. j.
Lown. 1t is said he failed to obey the
order of the court.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-19
DEATH OF MAURICE BRIGGS.
| Former Wnshin gtoniam PASSES
Amy mt Hfnvbnmton Y.

Wcrd has reached Washington of the
death at Binghamton, N. Y, of Maui
rice Briggs, a young man who lived in
Washington until about two years ago.
For the seven years preceding the re-
moval of his family to New York. young
Briggs was employed at the local bureau
OF the Baltimore Sum and was widely
esteemed by all the District of Columbia
patrons of that paper He was about
twenty-three years OF ago. Soon after
entering on the new work at bingham
ton. MI Briggs manifested incipient con-
sumption and the disease grew until Il
was evident several weeks ago he could
not survive the current sprina.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-19
BROOKLYN.
Brooklyn ..........6 o o o sol liz
Philadelphia ...-0 3 0 o 1 0 O. I

Two-base hits-Keeler, 2; Kelley, Daily
Dahlen, Cross, Duggleby- Three-base
hits-Sheckard. 3; Mcclure, Mcfarland
Stolen bases-Dahlen, =; Thomas. Double
pIay-Dahlen and Kelley. First base on
balls-On Dunn, 2; off Duggleby. !: of
Donovan. 4. Struck out-By Duggleby. 4:
by Donovan, 3. Time OF game-Two hours
and five minutes. Umpire-Colgan. At
tendance, 4.593.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-19
HUSBAND AND WIFE SUE.
Want to Recover Heavy Damages
for "a Broken Ankle.

Jesse Parker and his wife. Adeiine Par
ker, yesterday filed suit against Charles
Rauseher for $4,000 claimed as damages
for personal injuries to Mrs. Parker. 1t is
stated in the bill that on November %
1899, Mrs. Parker was knocked d2wn and
run over by horse and wagon owned by
the defendant. 1t is explained that Mrs
Parker, being deaf, was unable. to hear
the noise of the wagon as il approached,
and as she was crossing First street at
the intersection with Street, was
knocked down and Injured. -
As a result of the accident, II Is alleged,
Mrs Parkers left ankle was broken and
her right leg and shoulder badly hurt.
The plaintiff is represented by j. j. Mel
ligan and Ed l.. Gies.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-19
IvoR LAWSON INJURED.
The Bicycle Racer Has severe Ac-
cfdeHf in Australia

VANCOUVER, b. c., April fs-Austra-
liam adviees by steamer today state that
in the championship bicycle races for all
Australia. held in Adelaide last month,
the American champion, Ivor Lawson, was
violently thrown from his wheel as he
was about to capture the mile race for
the championship OF Australia.
Lawson's head came in contact with
the hard pavement and he was taken to
the hospital unconscious. From last ac-
counts he was in a serious condition
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-19
Aqueduct selections.

First race--Rightaway, Red Damsel, Carroll D
Second raee-Shoreham. Prosit. Cherry Wild
Third race-Ten Candles. To-day. Alsikc.
Fourth racc-Laracor. Chaminade, Prophetic.
Fifth raee-lnvasiOn. Goebei, Himself.
sixth race--1aveia, Egotism, Thoroughbred.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-19

Bad Circulation the ills with old with
speed OF the weak ana Irregular
its sustaining properties tissues and literally s Tor
IS followed
train of chilly down the poor
ulcers the lower limbs and other parts the
healthy Restoration to health must come through
blood adding
the vital organs audq healthy the circulation
ious of all medicine for old people 1t nee rom
every inherited contracted in early life AS the
marked
health richer and blood begins to through s T
elasticity
for begin to heal pains H hh @ 3 e
OF stefan VINO d 5ise in xr
all and shall receive such % @ d; depart
great being much more rapid as ne result
some direction received physicians
medical COOK
and kin Diseases mailed all who desire
n'' anu THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY. ATLANTA, GA
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-19
Mem S Wear Specials.

slightly soiled-
Summer suspenders. elastic &C
ends. value 10 cents y
Black Sox, seamless and stain
less, double heel and toe, kZc
value III. nts......-----....-.- VS
Hemstitched handiSerchiefs Z &c
colored borders. value de-. 0S
Derby medium weight Shirts
and Drawers, positive 2sc fQC
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-19
Notions and Perfumegy.
-Four UnmaichahIe Bargains.

Waterproof Felt Window Shades
at half price, all colOrs, pat
ent spring rollers. and Tx TIC
lures Complete. value lie, -
Miles of Torchon Lace. with in
sertion TO match. 21a inch
es wide, value 10 cents a DC
Women's Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs white and colored bor- dc
ders. values up 10 l1c. Z2
The erect-figure Corset, white or
grey. well boned. and glove A &C
fitting. one pair to IA. customer
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-19
Domestic Section SnseiaIs,

Full yard-wide Bleached 4 &c
Muslin. regular &c quail ~
Turkey Red Table Damask. 90
inches wide. new patterns, nnr
and warranted fast eoiors. ~
value Sc
German Linen Napkins. IKE
, inches, value
81 Table Oilcloth, best fGf
quality plain white. mar TS
, bleized and coiors ........--..-A
Bleached Pillow Cases. a 1c
42x56 inches, hemmed and ~
ready for use. value 1Z1sc. 80
Good quality Nainsook. n lf
. pretty check patterns. val
ue SC yard. .....-....--.--.---S
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-19
More Remnant News.

Remnants in Pure Silk Taneta
Ribbons. { inches Wide. de- nc
sirable shades. value sc "
YARD 1870 .-..--..
Remnants OF Beautiful En- nc
broideries. values up TO DC a
YARD
Remnants in Pure Six Veil &c
ings, Chenille and Velvet Dot, ~
value 25c yard .---.-------.--.-
Remuants in Woren's
Fashionable y e c k W r. 1Af
slightly soiiest, values UP to If5-
Remnants in Leather Belts.
values un TO &c. -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-19
Womea's PeIcaIe Waists, 49c

A remarkable Offering. About 100
dozen of the very latest style OF
percale waists in all the dainty
spring coioIs, which Dame Fashion
demands Every waist worth 75c.
Our price. &c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-19

No extra charge is maie for credit.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25
A M. E. CONFERENCE IN SESSION.
Very Successful, Interest.nga nd Profit
able Meetings being held.

The 3rh session az the Pittshurg
confer nee, presided over by Bishop B.
W.Arnett formally opened at the A. NJ.
f. church in this city a. nj. Wedncs-
day h.orniNI.
The preachers began to arrive Tues
day aud III >day night they we're
rendered a reception in the church.
Mayor Kelley made an eloquent ad,
dress of welcome to the city.
Rev j. H. Watson, j. E. Morris, and
j. w. Robinson welcomed the confer
ence on behalf of the churches and
education. They we're eloQuently re-
Sponded to by Rev. w. S. Lowry and
others. The chief address Of the even
ing was that of the Rt. Rev. B. w.
Arnett. He swayed the audience at
will, with his humor, pathos and logic.
lie discussed the Negroes place in his
tory and the body polite, and showed
how an educated Christian ministry
was destined to harmonic all differ
ences.
The Traders hotel walters, he"ded
by Chef D. Charles Haynes, served
bountiful collation. to the diVines after
the speaking was over.
Wednesday morning the business Of
the conference was begun, and the ex
peditious manner in which Bishop Ar
nett conducts affairs would be COM
mendable in any congress The financial
report was unprecedented. Over 81,
400 has been collected this fiscal year
for missions, &c.
The conference was organized by
electing T. j. Askew, secretary; S. P.
West, recording secretary; G. j. Pow
ell, statistician; c. S. Smith, steno-
grapher and reporter for local papers !;
q. A. Grant, P. A. Scott and w. B.
Anderson, reporter for church papers;
and L. v. Jones and A. G. Hays, mar
shals.
Fl. B. Parks, OF New York, secretary
Of missions; j. T. Jennifer, OF Balti-
more, secretary of preachers and So
ciety; and Miss Marie Carter, of the A.
NJ. E. Review, of Philadelphia, were
introduced.
At the evening session Rev. H. B.
Parks, D. D., of New York City, in
whose hands is the complete control Of
domestic and foreign missions, de-
livered valuable lecture on "What
the A. NJ. E. church is doing for Mis-
sions."
He was listened to with the greatest
attention, and was repeatedly inter-
rupted by generous applause.
DR.. Joshua Jones, President of Will
berforce College, addressed the confer
ence Thursday night. His subject was
Education. AS DIR. Jones Is an orator
and a scholar, the audience received
rare treat.
The conference will contine until
Sunday, when the Bishop will have
the assignment of ministers read.
The conference has brought a large
number Of representative colored
ministers to our city, among whom are
the leading churchmen and educators
Of the race.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25
Payne-Pepper.

A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied the evening of October u, 1901,
in West Grafton at the residence Of
the brides cousin, Mr.. Jacob Mar
Piles. The high contracting par
ties were Miss Lucy Pepper, Of
Pennington, and Mr.. II. A. Payne, Of
Tyrconnell. There was quite Il num-
Der Of guests present sfrom dis.
lance. The bride wore a beautiful
dress OF castor satin poplin with white
taft sta silk and pearl trimmings. The
groom looked exceedingly tasty in his
costume Of conventional black. The
maid OF honor was the groom's sister,
Miss Lucy Payne, of Tyrconnell; the
best man, Mr.. B. T. Goodwin, OF
ClarksburR. The wedding party left
Grafton for the groom's home at about
$50 in the evening and arrived at 10
p. m. After meeting the many guests
that were present they all repaired to
the dining room, where an elegant
supper awaited them.
The groom was a former student of
the Clarksburg Commercial College
and a highly respected young man.
The bride was formerly a student Of
the W. Va. Conference Seminary and
also of the Ohio Valley College at
Ravenswood.
We extend congratulations to this
young couple and we feel sure there is
bright future before them.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

Mrs. Catherine loft, President Of the
valkrein Association, Of Chicago, in .
recent letter, writes the following:
56f9 Cottage Grove Avenue,
Chicago, Ills,
"Knowing of the very satisfactory re-
suits from the use Of Peruna in cases of
a WORKOUT system and broken-down
constitution, have often advised 1t, and
am glad to speak of the well deserved
praise those who have tried 1t have given
it. 1t is Of superior merit. endorse
it."-NIRS. CATHERINE ToFT.
Letters of gratitude from various insti-
buttons Of the country, to the manufac-
turers of Peruna, indicate the high APP
probation that these institutions have
for this remedy.
Mrs. Clara Makemer, housekeeper for
the Florence Crittenden Anchorage Mis-
sion, of Chicago, writes the following
letter from 9O2 Chestnut street, Chicago:
"Peruna IS the best tonic IhaVe ever
known forgeneraI debility-as sure cure
for flyer complaint, and 4 never-faiLi1g
adiusfer In cases Of dyspepsia. IhaVs
also used 1t In cases Of female irregu-
IaririeS and weak nerves common 10
the sex, and have found 1t most saris-
factory. "---Mrs. Clara Makemer.
A book written by DR.. Hartman on
the different phases of catarrh and their
treatment; also "Health and Beauty"
written especially for women, sent free
to any address by The Peruna Medicine
Co., Columbus, Ohio.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25
Bakery CHANCES Hands.

Carder Brothers, who purchased
George Boring's bakery some time ago,
and have conducted 1t since, sold the
bakery Tuesday night to Herman
Honing, Of Charleston, who took
charge of the business at once. Mr.,
Honing is a practical baker OF many
years experience. Coon Lottig, whose
ability as a baker can not be excelled,
will continue with Mr., Honing.
Carder Brother will still run their
Bakery at Shinnston.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25
In coIored Circles.

The city is full OF visitors who have
come to attend the conference.
Among out-of-town people are Mrs.
Jennie Woods, of Wheeling; Mrs.
Wheeler, OF Pittsburg: Mrs. Efie
Woods and Mrs. Jasper Duse, Of Park
ersburg; Mrs. F. 0. Lacy, Miss Lizzie
Matthews and Mrs. Frances Green, OF
Parkersburg; Mrs. Ellen Smith, OF
Parkersburg; and many others.
The Clarksburg Cooperative Co. has
opened in Squire Riley's old stand on
the avenue. The public is kindly in
vited to call.
G. w. Thomas is building new
business room on the avenue.
Mrs. w. II. Pride aid little daugh-
ter, Grace Lee, are in the city. Mrs.
Pride will be remembered as the wild
ow OF the late Rev. w. II. Pride, who
erected the present A. NJ. E. church
here. Mrs. Pride is welcomed by a
host of friends who will never forget
her late husband. .s
Bishop Arnett is attended by his es-
timable wife. She accompanied him
on his recent trip to London, and tour
of the continent.
Mrs Edward Rome gave o'clock
dinner Wednesday in honor of Mrs. f.
o. Lacy and Mrs. James Smith, OF
Parkersburg.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25
Maxwell Family Poisoned.

Mrs. w. II. Maxwell and six chill
dren, of Katy Lick, were poisoned
badly last Saturday night and Sunday
from eating beef. The meat was
purchased from gentleman who runs
a beef wagon from What Next near
Wolf Summit. Mrs. Maxwell fried
some of it for supper Saturday even
ing. They ate this without bad effect.
The remainder was boiled for The
Sunday dinner and after eating it
they all became very sick'and suffered
such pain as poison creates. They
were given treatment and were soon
out Of danger.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

That ut Glare gentleman must have been
verv bilious, when be belched forth his bile
against one connected with the Telegram, and SO
beaddled in bis thoughts as not to be able to dis.
tipguish between truth and falsehood Being III
q ease he is 10 be excused for stretching the
blanket and Will he is judging others, it might
be well for him to examine himself. Possibly ne
has not always walked the straight aud narrow
path of Repubicanism 1t is strongly intlmated
that he was.not long ago lost sheep and
never got back into the fold.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25
HOyt's "A Day and a Night"

Hoyt's "a Day and A Night" has
all the dash and 90 that have made
his farces successful. 1t is breezy,
satirlcal and replete with sparkling
effects. Its spontaneous spirit is adj
mirably brought out by an excellent
company OF comedians and vaudeville
celebrities. The comedy tells story
so thoroughly humorous that the audi
ence is kept in a continuous state OF
meIriment. The play deals with
Young deacon who comes to New York
to engage singers for his church choir,
and through his father, who is a man
of the world, is introduced to the
atrical manager who promises to assist
him in securing talent. The piouS
Young man is presented to a lot OF
chorus girls; among them, his tiancee
who has formerly been an actress
She disclaims having met him before
He says that there is striking re-
semblance between her and his prom
ised wife; also that he has been very
backward in his lovemaking. She
agrees to give him a few practical les
sons and the complications arising put
the audience in a hilarious mood. The
young man turns out to be chip OF
the old block, aud the father is happy,
as he was afraid his son had been
reared milk.sop 1t will be present
ed at the opera house here next Tues
dav NIGHT.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

A few Democratic editors of the South have
allowed their race prejudice to make them ignor
ant or forgetul of the fact that Thomas Jefferson,
the father Of the Democratic party, had negro TO
dine with him in the Executive Mansion while he
was president. His name, according to history
was Benjamin Banneker, noted eolored astrono-
rner and the publisher vi an almanac in 1892.
While they are harping about the imptc prety u
President Roosevelt S having Booker II. Washing.
ton, the great negro educator, p.Aat. Il "-e.
table some days ago, they might in justice to truth
publish the other little incident and give Demo
crat the credit of establishing precedent in this
particular.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25
John Carpenter Acquitted.

Col. John w. Carpenter, of Salem,
was acquitted in Squire Riley's court
late Thursday afternoon Of the charge
of obstructing Jason NJ. Kester 10 his
official duties as constable and Of re-
leasing a prisoner, namely William
Kelch, while Kester was in the Sa-
lem lookup. The Squire ruled that as
Kester had no warrant for Kelch'S ar
rest the arrest was improper and that
Carpenter had done his duty in trying
to deliver the supposed prisoner. Car.
penter'S friends are jubilant.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

Clarksburg is in the itinerary of the Cleveland
Ohio, Chamber of Commerce, which it is announc
ed, that body will make next week IN West VAR
einia. An hundred or more business men, mostly
iobbers and manufacturers, are to be Of this DIS
tiueuished visiting delegation. The object OF the
trip is to extend and strengthen trade relations as
we'll as to inspect our natural advantages and IN
dustrial and commercial opportunities. There
should be great palnstakiDg in extending them
avery courtesy and royal welcome. 1t is high
time the board of trade is acting in the matter and
the citv council should immediately hold a special
session and take appropriate measures for the oc
casiop. Let every business man here put on his
hest bib and tucker and do his tull share in their
entertainment
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25
Hand Car and Engine Collide.

A Waterman on the Short Line,
named r. NJ. Moore, at the big cut
near Folsom, with several others on a
handcar collided with dinkey engine
on the road near Folsom. All jumped
of the handcar without injury except
Moore, who was thrown of and had
four ribs broken. He sustained in ad-
dition bad scalp wound and many
bruises. He was taken to the hos
pital at Smithfeld. He will recover.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25
Teggett Agent for ArbuckIe Coffee.

c. w. Leggett has been appointed
general agent in this section for the
famous Arbuckle coffee and will have
charge Of the distributions Of that ar
ticle here. Heretofore, the Arbuckle
Company handled their coffee through
the b. & o. railroad company and had
storage at the B. & o. depot. Mr..
Leggett will have storage rooms in
the Union Transfer & Storage Com
pany's building near the old depot
formerly occupied by the Williams *
DAWSON Hardware Company, until
he can erect suitable building.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25
Body Of the Mayor OF Davis.

The body Of William H. Kelley,
mayor Of Davis, who died at Webster
Springs Saturday night Of stomach
trouble, arrived here Monday after
noon, and, after being embalmed by
the Stealey-O Osborn undertaking com.
pany, was shipped on No. II to his
late home for burial. He was 81 years
old and prominent in legal and repub-
lican circles
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

The Telegram Company hos decided TO
Gsue an up>tO>dste daily paper and has about
perfected arrangements for its appearance at
an early date, Neither money nor pains will
be spared in making it worthy Of the heorty
support fits readers,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25
Wolf Summit Oil and Gas Company.

A charter has been issued to
Wolf Summit Oil and Gas Company,
with principal Offices at Wolf Summit.
The capital stock is $4,000. Among
the incorporators and Stockholders are
w. B. Carpenter, Alexander Stone
street, w A. Thomas, James G.
Meredith and other Wolf Summit
farmers and residents. The company
has 1000 acres OF territory leased in
Doddridge county northwest Of West
Union, which it will begiu TO develop
at once. Several wells will be drilled
to test the territory and, II these be
productive, the entire tract will be
developed
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

To preach RepubIicanism and practice it is far
better than to affect to preach it and not practice
it, That Mt Clare gentleman who is so free 10
make personal attacks on others without courage
enough to sign his name 10 his charges should
smoke that fact in his pipe.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

The citizens Of the fifth ward are being badly
neglected SO far as representation in city council
is concerned 1t looks as if the councimeu in that
ward have seeded. Mayor Kelley ought to resort
to Old Hickory's time.honored war upon States
rights and bring them to time at once.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25
Agents Wanted.

To sell TO the consumers, our Teas,
Coffee, Baking Powder, Extracts,
Soaps, Starches, Chocolates, etc. Steady
work to good men. We make a liberal
contract and also furnish wagon. Adj
dress, GRAND UNION TEA CO.,
SLIT. Cumberland, Md.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

Cities and towns Of this state are competing
with one another in offering financial inducements
for the location Of factories. Carksburg must join
the procession or step down and out.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

The Ut. Glare gentleman has chewed that old
rag until it has become worn out. The Telegram
suggests that he throw itaway and get little pep
sin chewing gum for his dyspepsia.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

John NJ. Mckinley, Of Benson an
excellent and substantial citizen, was
here Wednesday.
A. B. Yates, Of Dola, was business
visitor at our Office Wednesday.
Indigestion, dyspepsia and hiliossness quick.
ly yield 10 the cleansing and purifying qualities
contained In JohnStons Sarsaparitla, Quart
Bottles"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

DR.. Sidney Post left Wednesday
night for Colorado Springs to locate
and practice his profession.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

voters in The fifth ward should not forget some
things, when the spring election rolls around
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

1t is not amiss to remind some people that
Wise man sometimes changes his mind; fool
never does. Neither does "sore head"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-10-25

Since the fifth ward has deserted us. why not
transfer that much of-the city government to Glen
Elk