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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
TAX COMMISSION ASKS AID.
All citizens who desire are Requested
to make Suggestions at Charles
ion meeting.

The Tax Commission, consisting Of
W. P. Hubbard, Henry G. Davis, John
X. Thompson, John II. Holt and L. ].
Williams, will hold a meeting in
Charleston, June 10. The Commits
sion is to consider and report what
changes are required in the tax assess
ment or revenue laws Of the state to
e lualize taxation, to reach property,
firms and corporations not now bearing
their just proportion Of the burdens
Of taxation, and to raise the necessary
amount OF revenue with the least pos
sible burden upon the people and
property Of the state, and to secure
the proper disbursement Of same; to
consider the framing Of law classify
ing cities, towns and villages, and to
submit with their report, If practical
BILE, measure or measures providing
by general law for such classification
and for the incorporation Of cities and
towns of over two thousand inhabi-
tants, and for the amending of all
municipal charters.
The Commission earnestly desires
the aid of all citizens of West Vir-
ginia, and all such are invited to sug-
gest TO the Commission any defects or
Irregularities in the laws relating to
the subjects named and to indicate
such changes as are calculated to give
the state more efficient system Of
laws relating to assessments, taxation
and revenue and to municipal corpora
tions. The Commission will be happy
to receive and consider communica-
tiohs in writing made to any Of its
members on the subjects named, and
will be especially glad to hear any who
may prefer to present their views
orally to the Commission.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
COMMENCEMENT AT UNIVERSITY.
An Attractive Program Arranged for
This suspicious Event

The order OF exercises for commence
ment week al the state University
have been arranged by the faculty.
The following attractive program has
been prepared:
June 13, Thurday, SIP m-Joint de-
bate between representatives of the
Columbian and Panthenon literary So
cietieS.
June IA, Friday, p m-scott. prize
contest.
June Is, saturday, 8 p m-RegentS
prize defamation contest.
June is, Sunday, 1O:45 m-Bacca-
laureate sermon by Rev. Geo. P Will
son, D D, Washington, D c, 8 p M
Sermon before the University Y NJ G
A, by DR., Wilson.
June II, Monday, 1870 at 5 p NAN
nual exhibition of the department Of
fine arts. SIP m-Commencement re-
cit4l Of the school of music.
June IS, Tuesday, 1870 to 5pm-An-
nual exhibition Of the department Of
fine arts. . p m-Competetive drill
OF the cadet corps. 5 y m-lnter-
society contest.
June 10, Wednesday, 10 m-Com-
petition for corps colors. m-Ath-
letlc field day. p m-Wiley's prize Or
atorical contest.
June 20, Thursday, 10 M Com
mencement exercises. 2 p m-Exhi-
bttion drill of the cadet corps. 6p m
Alumni dinner. S:l5 p m-Alumni
address by Melville Davisson Post, A.
B. class OF '91; L L B, class Of 1872.
$3.50 p m-Military hop.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
BILL BECKWITH STRUCK BY TRAIN
And Hurled Through The atmosphere
rs II.

William Beckwith, colored, son Of
Lish Beckwith, of this city, was struck
by an Ohio River passenger train at
Parkersburg at IL: 30 O'Clock Thursday
of last week and knocked through %
feet of space. He was severely injur-
ed, several great gaShes having been
cut in tile back of his h, ad. Beckwith
had been drinking, it is said, and had
lain down by the track with his head
resting between the outer end of two
ties. Just before the train reached
him, he raised his head and the cow
catcher struck him, throwing him
from the top to the bottom of high
trestle. He was picked up uncon-
scious ana taken to the City hospital,
where his injuries were found not to
be OF a serious nature. Beckwith has
been in the employ of the Logan Car
riage Company at Parkcrsburg some
weeks.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
CHINESE HAVE NOT F0RGOTTEN
The Kindness OtMrs. Sale Holmes 10
them rs Years Ago.

NJ. G. Holmes has the photographs
OF four Chinese persons taken In China
quarter Of century ago when he
was the representative OF the United
States government in that country.
An interesting story is told in connec-
tion with the pictures, and teaches a
lesson in affection and humanitarian
ism, as we'll as showing the deep grati-
tude of that nation. Two Of the pic
tues are th Sc OF Chinese husband
and wife who adopted an orphan
Chinese and carefully :lnd ten
1erly reared her to womanhood. One
is the picture OF the girl adopted and
the other of "a young Chlnaman. While
Mr.. Holmes was there he adopted a
Chinese lad as did also his slster-in-
law, Mrs. SalIie Holmes, and gave
them good education. Eighteen
years later Mrs. Sallie Holmes receiv-
ed letter from her adopted Chinese
boy with a draft for $1,000. A second
letter contained another draft for
$1,000. Two years ago the Chinaman
Mrs. Holmes reared died, but he had
told his wife of the kindness Of the
''foreign'' lady to him and letter re-
Gently came with a $500 draft from
his wife for Mrs. Holmes, whom she
had never seen. Surely, the Chinese,
whom we call heathens, are not as
wicked as they they are pictured to
nc .
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
Mr.. W. S. whedon, Cashier OF the

Mr.. w. S. whedon, Cashier of the
First National Bank of Winrerset.
Iowa, in recent letter gives some ex-
perience with carpenter in his en-
pioy, that win be Of value TO other
mechanics. He says II had AGAR
penter working for me who was oblig-
ed to stop work for several days on ac-
count Of being troubled with diarrhoea.
/ mentioned to him that had been
similarly troubled and that Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy had cured me. He bought a
bottle OF 1t from the druggist here and
Informed me that one dose cured him,
and be is again at his work. For sale
by Geo. @. Stone. S1-lm.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
Cot N. E. Church.

Religious services will be held in
the Goff Memorial NJ. f. Church, on
Sunday, as follows;
$50 a. m; Sabbath School. ]. l.
Alexander, superintendent.
1920 a. m; Preaching service.
ll:30 a. m; Glass meeting. j. U.
Thorn, class leader.
$50 p. m; EpwOrth League devo-
tional service.
7:30 p. m; Preaching service.
West End Sabbath School, Sunday
morning at $3.50. Harry +. Lloyd, SUI
perintendent,
Broad Oaks Sabbath School, Sunday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Young Peoples class meeting on
Monday night, at 1880. In charge Of
the pastor.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday night,
at T:30.
Ladies' Aid Society on Thursday
afternoon, at O'Clock,
Epworth League on Friday night,
at 7:30. DR.. +. N. Flowers, president.
You are most cordially invited TO
attend these services. A special vel.
come extended tostrangers and visit
ors. WA. ANDERSON, Pastor.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
George duncan Elected Director.

At meeting of the stockholders Of
the Pullman Automatic Ventilator
Sub-Company at ParEersbsrg last Fri
day afternoon George L. Duncan, of
this city, was elected member of the
board Of directors. c. S. Sands and
and r. T. LowndeS, Jr., as well as Mr..
Duncan are stockholders. The COM
pany has secured the rights for West
Virginia for a patent yentilatoI, pat
ented by Charles Pullman, a brother
Of the Pullman car magnate. The de-
vice is designed to produce ventilation
in any room or building without caus-
ing a draft, and can beNused on trains,
and In buildings Of all kinds
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
Doc ID Pay % Rny Chenp !

a CuedP tGLuCdy Aut SQuSuA anu N4tS-
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more
severe and dangerous results of thrOae
and lung troubles. What shall you do
Go to a warmer or more regular eli
mate /? Yes, II possible; II not pOSsi-
sible for you, then, In either ease take
the'only remedy that has been intr0
duced in all civilized countries with
success In severe throat and lung
troubles, "BOSchee's German Syrup,
1t not only heals and stimulates tie
tissues TO destroy the germ disease
but allays Inflammation, causes
xpectOration, gives good mighty
rest, and cures the patient. Try on
bettle. Recommended many yeaIs ~
al druggists in the world, Get Gre
Prize Almanac. Sold BY George
Stone, druggist; Srd street. lS-lH
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
Mrs. swartz, Father Dead.

Rev. NJ. A. Ellis, father Of Mrs. DR..
S. f. swartz Of Broaddus Institute,
died Friday night, May 81, 1901, at
Coal Creek, Colorado, at the age OF
about 10 years. Mrs. Swartz received
a telegram announcing his death, but,
owing to the distance, could not at.
tend the funeral. Rev. Ellis was a
Presbyterian minister and among his
pastorates we're churches at Ciucin-
natl, st. Louis, San Francisco, Denver
and Scranton, Pa. Mrs. Swartz has
the sympathy of all her many friends
here in her bereavement.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
Reduced Rates tOPan American Exposition
Via wheeling and lake Erie Railroad.

The Wheeling 4 Lake Erie II. II.
will sell excursion tickets to Buffalo
for Pan American Exposition daily at
low rates. Fifteen day tickets slo.95,
Ten day tickets 1920 and Three day
tickets on sale Tuesdays $3.50. All
tickets via w. s. L. L. are goo1 going
via Cleveland and G. s. B. Line steam
ers and returning via rail or vice versa
at option of passengers. A distinct
advantage to passengers using this line.
Write or call on S. Sherman, Travel
ing Passenger Agent, City Bank Build
ing, Wheeling, W. Va. Stiff
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
"pIcK, ROBINSON DISCHARGED.
Evidence Sustained His Plea OF Self.
Defense in Striking Elliott.

"Dick" Robinson, colored, was given
hearing before Squire M. S. Riley
last Friday morning at II o'clock upon
the warrant sworn out by Squire j.
B. Innis, of Bristol, charging him
with murderous assault upon James
Elliott, ex-policeman. The evidence
disclosed the fact that he acted in
self-defense and he was acquitted and
discharged from custody. Elliott is
out and will recover from the wound
which at the time it was thought
would prove fatal.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
BLooMER GIRLS ARRESTED SUNDAY
And Thrown into Iail Until they Agreed
TO Pay a Fine.

Clarksburg was treated to an innova-
ton Saturday and Sunday by base ball
games between the New England
Bloomel Girls and a local club, and
the Boomer Girls in turn ran up
against an Innovation, too, in being
arrested Sunday afternoon and thrown
into jail for following their avocation
on the Sabbath. The arrests were
made by II. L. Davis and police officers
in the midst of the game Sunday after
noon. Later In the day their manager
made a proposition in Squire Riley'S
court to pay fine of So piece for the
seven girls arrested, amounting in all,
including jail fees of 81, and constable's
fees Of $3.50, to $46.sO. This PROPOSE
tion was accepted. The fines were
paid and the girls were released from
Jail. The girls came here In their pri-
vate car. They attracted much at
tention aud large crowds assembled On
Kelley's hill to see them cross bats
with our town boys. The gam" sat
urday afternoon was witntsSe W at
least five hundred people. The score
st nod 10 to IL in favor of The fs'al
club. Sunday afternoon 1,5oO people
or more gathered at the diam"ud to
see the game. The officers broke up
the game during the last inning. Our
boys were ahead on the score then.
The girls put upa very clever game
ane made it quite interesting all
round.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
Gun Got Him in Trouble.

Richard Salisbury, colored, was fined
$25 Friday night by Squire NJ. S. Ri
ley for carrying a pistol which he
pulled out of his pocket in an alterca-
tion with Ann Turner May 30 on the
street. Richard claimed he had moth
ing but knife which he exhibited af-
ter Ann had applied some very i'll cpl
thets to him, but others saw him have
a gun. He paid the fine.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
FLIM.FLAMMER GETS THREE YEARS
In the State PenitentiarY-A Stay of45
days Granted.

Saturday Judge Mas m sentenced D.
j. Edwards alias S. l.. Watson to three
years in the state penitentiary, but
Judgment has been suspended forty4
five DAYS from the rise of the court to
give Edwards an opportunity to take
an appeal to the supreme court. Ed
wards was convicted May % by jury
for fiim-hamming f. L. Dennison, Of
Nashville, out Of $500 last October in
a trick card game on the public high
way one mile and half west of VIII
Sonburg.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
Try DeBeIl's kidney Care.

They are the only kidney medicine
that positively cure all diseases arising
from disordered kidneys, poor nerves
and thin water condition Of the blood
such as nervous headache, dizziness,
weak back, rheumatism, diabetes.
scalding urine and other kidney trou-
bles. Every box warranted. Is cents
per box. Wells & Haymaker. 3l-1m.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
Landrett's garden seeds at D. X
Reed g. Co.'S. 23-tf

Landreth's garden seeds at D. K.
Reed s. Co.'S. 23-tf
DR.. Teets, dentist, III Sd st. 22-tf.
Have your bicycle cleaned and re
paired before the season opens. Neff
will do it and make charges right. 24.t
Now is the time to make your selec
ton for that spring suit at The Clarks-
burg Tailoring Co. 17-tf
DR.. A. b. Hall has re-opened his
dental Office at JOG Third street, OPP
posite post office. 22-tf.
D X. Reed s. Co., have good arti-
Gle of binder Irvine and machine
oil. 34-tf
Wanted-A good girl to do general
house work; no washing; good wages,
522 w. Main street. 9-tf
/ have some desirable building lots
on Carr avenue, for sale. Call on or
address, NJ. NJ. Carr, Clarksburg, W.
Va. Home phone IS. 26-4t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
BuRcLARIEs AT SALEM.
Raid Made by Thieves
but Nothing of Value was secured.

Some nights ago burglars attempted
numerous burglaries in Salem. At
A. w, Ferrill's residence they secured
eatables from a refrigerator. They
entered w. E. Leonard's home and
ransacked the house but stole nothing
~ value. John Jenny's house was also
entered, but they were scared away.
They tried but failed to get into DR..
Kennedy's residence. They also visit
ed the homes Of George Watson, Mayor
Randolph and W. A. Carpenter but
failed to effect an entrance, They
were tracked up Turkey Run next
morning but without result.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07

Our Popu-whiskeristic friend Gin
ton Davis, the greatest organ seller
living, was in town few nights since.
Though he has cropped his whiskers
somewhat, he still has enough left for
a Kansas congressman. Mr.. Davis has
temporarily located in Salem, where
his children are attending the Col
lege.-West Union Record.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
Deer Park Hotel, Deer Park, Nd.
Most Delightful Summer Resort Of
the AlleghenieS.

Glle AllCRllCulGS'
Swept by mountain breezes, $500
feet above sea level. Absolutely free
from malaria, hay fever and mosquitoes.
Reached without change OF cars from
all principal cities via Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. Every modern CON
venience. Rooms en- suite with prl-
vate baths. Electric Lights, Long
Distance TELEPHONE, Elevator, Turkish
Baths, Swimming Pools, Golf Links,
Tennis Courts, Bowling Alleys, Mag
niticent Drives, Complete Livery Ser
vice. Annapolis Naval Academy Band.
Hotel rem0deled with additional con-
venienceS. All cottages have been
taken for the season. Open from June
I'D to September 3Oth.
For rates and information address
w. f. Burwell, Manager, care Queer
City Hotel, Cumberland, Md, unit
June lst. After that time, Deer Park
Garrett county, Md. 2I-td.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-07
To Cure a Cola in one Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
II IL fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
annetris on each box. 25c. 40-ly
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-30
QUESTIONS To BE SETTLED.


NEW YORK, March GA special
to the Journal Of Commerce from wash
ington says:
The capture Of Aguinaldo is generally
regarded at the war department and by
administration leaders as putting an
end TO organized rebellion against the
United States in the Philippines.
The question is soon likely to be taken
Up whether the control Of business in
the dependencies shall not be brought
under the head OF single department
equipped with experts capable OF CIV
ing intelligent study and their entire
time to reforms in the administration
of finances. the monetary system and the
judiciary of all the Islands acquired
from Spain. This work Is now sat
tered among several independent heads
without being the exclusive work OF
any department Secretary Root is CIV
ing great amount of attention to the
progress of the military campaign In
the Philippines under the war depart
ment and at the same time is studying
measures to improve the civil condition
Of the islands. He also has practical
charge OF Cuba while the American oc-
cupation continues.
There are several very important sub
jects in relation to the Philippines
which have been held in abeyance pend
ing the restoration of orderly govern
ment. Some OF them almost require
specific legislation by congress in order
to be settled in permanent and sat
isfactory manner. but 1t Is the inten-
ton Of the administration to make the
best action possible under the blanket
authority conferred by the SpOoner
amendment to the army appropriation
bill.
One of these matters is the reform Of
the coinage, which is causing no end Of
disturbances at Manila, The supply Of
silver in the country began to disap-
pear when large amounts Of money
were required for the operations Of the
united forces Of the powers in China.
The result was to raise the Mexican
silver dollars. forming the bulk Of the
currency. to higher value than that
assigned them in American gold and to
cause their free expectation, against
the protests of the army officers and
some of the members of the Taft COM
mission.
The grant of franchises for the de-
velopment of the resources Of the islands
and the construction of railways are
also important subjects which will soon
be taken up. Action on these matters
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-30
FUNSTON's REWARD.

WASHINGTON. March 29.-The ques-
ton as to how General Funston will
be rewarded for his services in cap
turing Aguinaldo continues to be the
subject of discussion in all official cir
cles.
In view of General MacArthurs spe-
chc recommendation indorsed by Cen
eral Wheaton, that General Funston be
appointed a brigadier-general in the
regular army, there seems to be no
doubt in well-lnforned quarters that the
president will meet promptly the popu-
lar demand in this matter and appoint
General Funston 10 one of the existing
vacancies in the list of brigadier- gem
erals.
The only objection made to such an
action is that it would shut out all the
officers Of the army below the grade Of
brigaiier- general from a possible ap-
polntment to the head of the army.
II appointed he would be the young
est general officer in the army and, If
promotions were made by seniority,
eventually would become lieutenant
general and hold that office for many
years, but under the law the president
selects all the general officers and is
not even confined to the army in maxi
ing them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-30
ANGLo.GERMAN AGREEMENT.

ANGLO-GERMAN AGREEMENT.
NEW YORK. March "a dispatch
to the Tribune from London says;
There is the usual Chinese medley IN
,h, dispatches from Pekin. St Peters
burg. Berlin and Washington. A pos
tive assertion from Russian sourcesthat
the Manvhurian convention has been
signed is met with equally explicit
statements that England has protested
against II and that the Chinese gov
ernment has deferred action. owing to
appeals from the vlceroys Of WI Chang
and Nankin and protests from Japan
and other powers. Lord Cranbourne
admitted in the house OF commons that
he did no, know whether the agreement
had been accepted or rejected.
It ia a tangled skein OF diplomacy
md the frst knot that needs to be un-
ravelcd ~ The real scope OF the Anglo
German agreement. This compact has
not been repudlated. but the two part
ners have clearly been playing at cross
nurposes and with demoralizlng effect.
As far as the Yangtse viceroys are
concerned. these vicerOys who had pre-
vented a revolution in central China
were protesting against the surrender
VI Manchuria TO Russia by the Man
chu party Of reaction. Count Won Blu
low paralyzed their action when he de-
clared that Manchuria was outside the
scope Of the Anglo German agreement,
for ne virtually licensed Russia to en-
force and proclaim the provisions of
rhe Manchurla convention. Lord Gran
bourne has been breaking the force of
this revelation by contradictions and
eyasions which leave final impression
that the two partners are not In ac-
cord respecting the policy which should
be adopted toward Russia.
The action Of Japan in interpreting
in n natural way the scope Of that con-
vention and the dangers to which the
Yangtse viceroys may be exposed from
resentment Of the Manchu dynasty may
warn the Western powers that strenu-
Gus opposition must be offered to the
Russian plan of campaign. Diplomats
explain the situation as a result of the
German reversion to oBsmarck traditions,
Bismarck always contrived to have a
.,.,at undarsta nding with Russia what
eyer might be his relations or alliances
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-30
JAPAN GETTING
READY FOR WAR
.a.ass.a--a--
Can BE No Peace Till Russia Re.
ceiyes Drubbing.
KAISER WILHELM 0VERRULED
=-------s--=-a--
Declares Himself Pronounced Friend Of Rus.
'la RumOr That Il Hung Chang VIII
BE Made Foreign Minister
Of China.
KAISER WILHELM OyERRULED

Correspondence OF Associated PrcssJ
YOKOHAMA. japan. March i3.-The
feeling that there can De no peace In
the Orient save by administering Il
irubb.ng to Russia IL growing strong.
en- II Is he almost unanimous voice
oi The native prrSs that II the powers
DO not take measures to curb Russian
oggrcsaion Japan must undertake the
task alone
/ Coupled with the strong undercur-
tent ~ public opinion Is evidence that
the government Is preparing for an
emergency with the utmost possible
diligence un,easnR activity AZ the
various naval stations and yards Is re.
ported The nation Is evidently gath
er.nR lr resources and energies for a
stuRgc From every point Of view It
is cvIdcn, tha, government and people
think thl, the encroachmen,s Of Russia
have become question OF life and
daa,h Go Japan
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-30

and the important feature Of II Is that
the surrender marks the complete
stamping out OF the insurrcction In the
.sland Of Mlndanao, which Is. next 70
Luzon, the largest island in the group.
The dispatch Is as follows:
Manila, March 23.-Brigadier-Gener-
Al william Kobb reports the surren-
der at sumalio, Mindanao, Of nine Of
fcers. 100 men. lS7 rifles. so shotguns,
caplstranos command. This ends trou-
Die in MindanaO. as far as Filipinos are
concerned.
''Brlgs1lsr-Gensral Robert p. Hughes
reports Al!kpali and Ruiz, "a guns. sur
rendered to Captain David shanks,
Eighteenth infantry, at Mamburao;
2Os guns Fulton's command surren-
Iered to Lieutenant Colonel william $.
Scott. Forty-fourth infantry"