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The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27
LANGUAGE WHICH LED
TO CENSURE OF MILES

Washington, Dec. 22.-It was the
language used by General Nelson A.
Miles in the Interview telegraphed
from Cincinnati, December 18th. that
led to the censure by the secretary of
war. General Miles said:
II am willing to take the judgment
OF Admiral Dewey in the matter. He
been commander of fleet, and as
such has known the anxieties and re-
sponsibilities which rest on men un-
der these circumstances. He was In
strumental in the destruction Of one
Spanish fleet and knows and realizes
the feelings that encompass an officer
under such conditions.
II think Dewey has summed up the
matter In clear and concise manner,
and believe his conclusions will be
indorsed by the patriotic people Of the
United States. have no sympathy
with the efforts which have been made
to destroy the honor of an officer un-
der such circumstances"
When called to account for the above
quoted language. General Miles ad-
dressed the following letter to Secre-
tary Root:
1.-THE Honorable, the Secretary of
War. Washington, d. G.
'Sir-Replying to your note Of the
10Th instant, have the honor to state
that my observations. as substantially
reported. had no reference to the ac-
ton, pending or otherwise. of a CO.
ordinate branch of the service; they
were merely my personal views based
upon matters set forth In various pub
lications which had been given to the
world, and concerning which con-
ceive there was no Improperly in ex-
pressing an opinion the same as any
other citizen upon matter of such
public interest. My observations were
In no sense intended as criticism Of
any action taken by coordinate
branch Of the service and the state
ment that had no sympathy with any
Efforts tending to disparage a distin-
guished and gallant officer likewise
had no such reference"
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27
SECRETARY LONG APPROVES I q T
FINDINGS OF THE MAJORITY

Washington. Dec. 22.- Secretary
Long has disposed finally of the Schley
case so far as the Navy Department is
concerned, by acting upon the findings
and conclusions of the court of in
quiry.
He approves the findings of fact
and the opinion of the full court; he
approves the majority opinion where
there is difference in the court; he
holds that the court could not have
entered into consideration OF the
question Of command at the battle of
Santiago, and, finally, he accepts the
recommendation that no further pro-
ceedings shall be had. ...
Secretary Long yesterday issued the
formal order dissolving the Schley
cour, Of inquiry The order was com
municated ut once to Admiral Dewey.
president of the court, who acknowl-
edged its receipt and said that in con-
formity with the order of the secre-
tary he had announced the dissolution
of the court.
The secretary also has declined the
application of Admiral Sampson's
counsel to enter upon an inquiry into
the question of command and has noti-
fled Admiral Schley's counsel of that
fact as a reason for declining to hear
them ON that point.
Secretary Longs approval of the ma
jority report was as follows:
The department has read the testi-
mony in this case. the arguments Of
counsel at the trial. the courts find
ings of fact opinion and recommended
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The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27
BIBLE GIVEN TO THE AMEEa

Abdur Rahman thought much about
religious problems. 1t is not. however.
generally known that he was the pos
SCISSOR Of copy of the new testament
in Loewenthal's erudite translation
into Pushtl, which was forwarded to
him by the Rev. Worthington Jukes Of
the Church Missionary society. sta
toned in the Punjab, just after the
great durbar held at Rawal Pindi by
the Marquis Of Dufierin and Ava, as
viceroy, in 1884
Acknowledging this the ameer wrote,
says the London Telegraph. in his own
hand, to Mr. Jukes: II received your
letter. You had regretted therein that
you had been unable to see me, and
that, through want Of leisure. you could
not For my part l am exceedingly
sorry that, during my present visit to
the Indian frontier, had not the op-
portunity Of seeing the most learned
and intellectual of the British king
dom. Everything has its own allotted
time. The copy Of the bible which you
have sent have received, and accept
1t with great reverence. Though We
have nothing to do with all that IL
written therein, yet we respect it, ac-
,epting it as book handed to us by
God. shall take extracts OF all those
verses which fully correspond with
those OF our koran, besides all such
passages as are interesting: shall.
act upon them; / have had the greatest
pleasure in receiving this present.
which is the best Of ALL"
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

There have been greater crowds at
football games this season than that
which witnessed the contest between
the elevens OF the army and OF the
navy at Philadelphia, but there have
been none more distinguished, incfud-
ing. as it did. the president Of the
United States, the veteran heroes Of
the army and of the navy. not to men,
tion vast array OF statesmen, d!plo-
mats and other eminent representa-
tives OF military. naval and civil life.
The occasion marked the climax OF o
notable football season. in which the
general public has taken an extraordi-
nary interest. not without ample COM
pensation.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

Navy Department, d. G., Dec. 20.
1901.
Rear Admiral A. S. Barker, Com
mandant Navy Yard, New York.
''Sir am directed by the President
TO ask Edgar 8. Maclay, special To-
borer, general storekeeper's Office. navy
yard, New York. to send in his resig-
nation. Very respectfully.
JOHN d. LONG,
Secretary"
Secretary Root was designated to
make public the request for Mr.. Mac
lays resignation after a conference
with the President. 1t was the state
ments made In Maclay's history Of the
part taken by the navy in the Cuban
war. in which he stigmatized Admiral
Schley as p0ltroon and coward.
that induced the latter to ask for the
court of inquiry.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27
PEOPLE @ AND
EVENTS
PRESIDENT OF SWISS REPuBLIo.

PRESIDENT OF SWISS REPUBLIC.
DR.. Joseph Zemp. the newly elected
president Of the Swiss Republic, Is re-
garded ~ . genuinely capable states
man and eminently qualified to pre-
side over the national council which
initiates all legislation In the little
mountain state. He Is a leader In the
conservative party, although he is
known to hold tolerant and even liber-
n views In matters of great weight
DR.. Zemp is 81 years old, and is q
native Of Entlebuch. Lucerne. One
year ago he was elected vice president,
and he comes into his present once by
virtue Of the unwritten law that tho
vice president shall succeed to the
highest once, providing his services In
the subordinate positions have been
satisfactory to the People. As vice
president he wasshead Of the depart
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

When, as Prince OF Wales, King Ed
ward visited the United States great
many years ago, he heard our great
national air on several occasions. A
few days ago when Sousa's band play
ed 1t in his presence he recognized 1t
at once and removed his hat Many
things have transpired In forty years
THE Star Spangled Banner" is much
greater tune than he once believed 1t
to be.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

ton; the individual memorandum of
the presiding member. the statement
of exceptions to the said findings and
opinion by the applicant: the reply to
said statement by the judge advocate
of the court and his assistant, and the
brief this day submitted by counsel
for Rear Admiral Sampson, traversing
the presiding members view as to who
was in command at the battle of San
tiago.
And after careful consideration the
findings of fact and the opinion Of the
full court are approved.
las to the points on which the pre-
siding member differs from the major
ity Of the court, the opinion of the ma
ority is approved.
, las to the further expression Of his
views by the same member with re-
gard to the questions of command on
the morning of July 3, 1893, and of
the title to credit for the ensuing VIC
tory, the conduct Of the court in max
ing no findings and rendering no opin-
ion on those questions is approved-in-
deed it could with propriety take no
other course, evidence on these ques-
tions, during the inquiry, having been
excluded by the court.
THE department approves the rec
ommendation Of the court that no fur
ther proceedings he had in the prem
ises.
THE department records its appre-
citation of the arduous labors of the
! whole court"
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

1t might expedite matters consider
ably If the various powers made it a
practice to keep their cruisers in the
Dardanelies all the time, the sultan be-
ing simply invited to observe their
presence every time bill falls due
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

A Kansas paper advises that turkeys
be cooked with their breasts turned to
the bottom of the pan. How prone, as
it were. some men are to meddle in
kitchen affairs
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

In German West Africa they get
three years in the penitentiary for
roasting a negro; in this country they
get a three days roast in the news
papers. Neither punishment seems to
discourage the habit.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

A Harvard student after a full
meal" crawled up 400 feet of a preci
pice, every moment in imminent dan
ger of death. Clearly he must have
partaken generously of more than solid
food
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27
NAY Be POPE LEo's SUCCESSOR.

Cardinal Gotti is discussed on every
side in Rome as the successor to the
papal throne. Much color is lent to
this report by the fact that the great
Carmelite was recently called in con-
sultation by Pope Leo. who requested
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

Michigan University's football eleven
scored 50l points during the season.
banking every opponent This almost
marks tie point where the game be-
comes uninteresting
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

The United States court OF appeals
has decided in a St Louis case that an
applicant for life insurance must tell
the truth. Is this decision not revolu-
tionary?
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

Perhaps the American girl Is too
fond of queening it over the house.
But, bless her. we have crowned her
and have neither heart nor courage TO
rebel.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

The traditional enemies of France
may expect to be handled without
gloves now that an order has gone
forth from the war minister to deprive
the army of that adornment.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

Everybody is sorry for Inventor
Gathmaun, but his gun is not the ir-
resistibIe force that is TO encounter the
immoyable body some day.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

Kentuckians may object to the
isthmiar canal as increasing the
water area of the earth.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

They know what weather is in the
Klondike. The Yukon river is frozen
TO the bottom and hall way back.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

Secretary Hay says lying is not
diplomacy. This being the case. We
must conclude that the sultan isn't
much OF \ diplomat
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

Hall Caine has Joined the church,
and his publishers announce a large
increase in the sales OF his books.
Other authors should take notice.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

Russia Is settling Siberia on the in
stallment plau-a thousand peasants
in bunch.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

The King OF Yap is believed TO have
been lost at sea Yaps everywhere will
observe the conventional time of
mourning.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

Queen Wilhslmina insisted on pick
ing out her own husband. Next time
perhaps she will let her state counsel
ors lock over him.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

Dr.. Coon accuses newspapers OF
spreading the grip. They simply can't
help 1t, doctor; they've go to spread
things or go out of business.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

Lord Kitchener is long on organiza-
ton. but short on oil.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

Bulgaria can ilaltreat defenseless
women but it can not afford to be i'm
pGdent to Uncle Sam. Reference
Spain
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27
Pre.ident Remove. M.c,.y,

Washington. Dec. 22.-The following
order was made public yesterday by
Secretary Root.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

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nifcant meaning to - tAtsrvisy, an4
the general opinion u that tie po1'!
has definitely and finally selected h4ey
favorite as prime candidate for egy n
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The Holly chieftain., 1901-12-27

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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
teachers Examination.

The county examiners mailed Fri
day morning certificates TO teachers
who passed the examination held last
week in Broaddus Institute by County
Superintendent NJ. B. Newton and
Examiner E. L. Fortney. Twenty
took the examination, eight getting
number one certificates and twelve
number twos. J.C Wore, OF Bristol,
secured the highest average grade
Twenty.three certificates were re-
newed this year. Examiner L. w.
Ogden being sick was not at the eX-
animation.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
MoNuMENT PROPOSED
For the Dead President TO which
every Amnriean may contribute.

Alta meeting OF the executive COM
mittee appointed under authority
conferred by the cabinet for the con-
duct Of the final ohsequies Of the late
President at Canton, steps were taken
for the organization OF an association
having In view the erection Of ma.
til nal monument at the cemetery In
Canton TO the memory Of the Presi.
dent. The committee In a statement,
says the place has been selected, and
after the corporation has effected It's
organization steps will be taken TO
procure subscriptions with a view to
the speedy erection Of the monument.
The association when formed will be
made thoroughly national in its man
agement and control.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
Memorial Services at Broaddus.

The morning of President McKln-
ley's funeralBroa ddusInStltute observ.
ed appropriate memorial services. The
fayorite hymns OF the illustrious de-
ceased were sung. The vocal instruc-
tor Miss Phillips, sang Some Time
Wen Understand Prof. HarloWe
offered suitable prayer. DR.. S. E.
Swartz, the principal, made a VeIy
touching address, which provoked
tears from all. The exercises we're
held at the chapel hour. The plat
form was heavily draped in mourn
ing and there was every manifestation
OF deepest grief. The regular exercises
were suspended for the day.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
EXCITING TINE IN CAMP.
Private citizens Abuse Almost Results
in his death.

Sunday afternoon at Camp Curtain
the state encampment at Wheeling,
a citizen got the worst Of IL 70 the ex-
tent Of badly slashed scalp. IL was
during the brigade parade in which
both the First and Second Regiments
appeared. The parade ground is bare.
ly large enough for the brigade forma-
tion, and the appearance OF several
thousand spectators made matters
worse.
The Second Battalion of the First
Regiment, commanded by Major
Amick, of Wellsburg, found som" diff
ticulty In moving into line, owing TO
the crowdlng in on the part OF the
spectators. The battalion Adjutant
Lieutenant John H. Charnock, Of
wellsburg, rode down the line, and
with the fat Of his sword bore back
the crowds. All went well until ne
pressed his blade gently against Chas.
]. Higgins, a stogie maker, with the
admonition TO stand back. This en-
ragged Higgins, who grasped the blade
and broke 1t in two.
Lieutenant Charnock, raising the
remnant Of the sword, struck violent
ly at Higgins, inflicting a severe
wound on the scalp that bled profuse-
IL. Further trouble was averted by
the Intervention of other onicers and
Huppins was taken to the hospital
tent, where his injuries were dressed.
Here he continued his abuse OF the
soldiers to such an extent that Capt.
Lynn Osborne, otiicer of the day, pull
ed his revolver and told the fellow
that il he didn't subside at once he
would kill him. Huggins at this be-
came more abusive, and but for the
Intervention Of Major G. NJ. Joseph,
of Morgantown, Higgins would I'M
doubtedly have been shot down.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
How It's Done
In Some Sections.
A Lover goes to See His Best
Girl and the Old Man Proves
Hot Stuff.

We publish the following verbatim
Talk about goen some place, but ]
wuz sum place luther mite, and l bet
YOU kant CESS whair l wuz ? Well
spozen tell We.
l wuz down on fourth korner and
soozen an strete tn Sc my best girl.
wall she,wuz gon frum home when !
went, so l Jest walked rite in an set
down In the big rocker chare, the one
with the back all broken cept about
three or four forth, and made my self
at home. tNowen If l wuzent to home
/ orter bel an waited till my gal KUN
home which wuz about haugh an our
or suthing more ner less; an while |
wuz waten 1 fell sleap an wuS
dreamer bout my sweet little sugar
lump, an gugen the chare poast to
beet oil git out when Sumbody give a
tremengus hall on my right left year,
an walked up haugh Skeered out Nv
my boots an looken round, low an be-
hold hear wuz my sweat harts pap
gazen down on me with oil the fearce
nature Nv grizzly bare, and sayen IF
you amt karful you will tell the hole
Raber hud hough vel you like my
darter. Well seq /, ~ do luv yer dar-
ter with oil my mater OIL man, an |
think she likes me sum, a small bit tn.
aWel dldent more ner say 1t tell he
SEE yer exkuzed" an tuck me by the
koller, helped me up, and led me tn de
dore, and then with wun great effort
helped me clear over the yard gate at
the first trile, well 1 wuz sorely disap-
pointed bekauze / dident git tn Sc my
gal. But 1 feel greatly encouraged fur
the OIL man sed "kum back gin an /
will try tn treet you more kinder the
next time" IgueSs / will go back
sum time fur / think I've got a gud
kase, don't you, b. L.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
wraugIe in Police Circles.

A considerable wrangle occurred in
police circles Thursday night OF last
week. The mayor gave orders through
the lieutenant policeman, changing
the men upon beats, The policemen
at first objected, claiming that all
such orders should come through the
chief, butall obeyed, except George
Crawford, who resigned. 1t is the
mayors intentioI to make q general
change of assignment of mel upon
beats once every two weeks.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
"HeIlO BiIp Well Presented.

Goodhue & Kellogg's Company pre-
scented Willis Maxwell Goodhue's joy
full oddly, "Hello Bill, at the Grand
opera house Thursday evening of last
week 10 large house. The company
was much stronger and better than
when here last year and executed their
number in perfect manner. This play
is a leading popular farce comedy and
whenever presented by such a COM
pany as that last appearing here will
draw a large house.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
Music School to be Started.

Prof. r. L. Grow, Of North Am
hearst, Ohio, has located here for the
purpose Of teaching music. He is an
instructor on guitar, mandolin and
violin. He has already organized a
class OF fifteen and expects to open his
school shortly in Thompson's music
store. At present, private lessons are
being given. Prof. Crow is very protici-
ent. He taught in the Seminary at
Buckhannon two years. His will be
the first school Of the kind ever or
ganized here.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
Something to Remember.

When a cough or cold is long neg
Iected consumption almost invariably
follows. Remember Mexican Syrup
only costs 25 cents a bottle, and yet
has proven in many thousand cases an
absolute safe cure for coughs, colds
and consumption. Taken in time 1t
cures quickly. Children like it because
Ii tastes so good. Insist on your drug
gist keeping it for sale. Read the
Seemingly miraculous cures ii has eff
fected, printed on the wrapper around
the bottle.
A PITIABLE SIGHT.
What is more pitiable thar to see a
punny, delicate little child absolutely
diving from neglect. There are many
little ones. whose cheeks would grow
rosy. whose ewes would grow bright,
whose flesh would be plump and pretty
IL only the worms that are gnawing at
their yitalS were removed, which is
easily effected with Mothers Worm
Syrup, so nice to take that children
ask for II. Also cure for tape worm
in grown people. Try 25cent bottle.
THE SECRET or GOOD HEALTH.
The secret Of beauty and health is
cleanliness. UncleanlineSS breeds dis
ease. Internal cleanliness is even Of
greater Importance than external.
Keen your liver active and your bow
els thoroughly clean by taking Next
can Root Pill occasionally. Their use
does the nerves, kidneys, etc, good
also. Only % cents a box.
GoocH's QUICK RELIEF.
When your joints and bones ache
and your flesh feels tender and sore,
25 cent bottle CT GoOch's Quick Relief
will give you quick relief. Best cure
for collie.
Healthy Blood Makes Healthy Flesh.
To have good flesh and good feeling,
TO look well and feel well take some
Gooch's Sarsaparills. Nothing else so
good for pale and sickly women.
PILE-INE CURES PILES.
Money refunded II it ever fails. Anti
Ague cures Chills and Fever. 44.lm.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
Goal Company Organizes.

The Columbia Coal and Gas Com
pany organized here Saturday, by
electing officers. T. b. Keuting, of
Washington, D. c., is president; Sam'l
O'Neil, VIM. O'Harrowe and ]. P.
Moore, vice-presidents: 1. NJ. Kelley,
general manager; and R. H. Wilson
secretary and treasurer. The company
owns over 5000 acres of coal and gas
territory in the Sand Fork oil field and
will drill several oil wells md operate
coal mines on their property. Their
charter was granted some weeks ago.
They have an authorized capital OF
a3OO, 900.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
Petition to Move Post Office.

Petitions are being circulated for
the removal Of the post oiiice at Will
sonburg from its present site to a To-
cation nearer the b. & o. station, and
Joe Matheay and Squire ]. T. FLYNN
are said to be applicants for the post
masterShlp John B. Strother, the
present postmaster, is also an applL-
cant for reappolntment. All are loyal
republicans.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
State Merchants to Meet Here.

The annual state meeting of the
Retail Merchants Association Of West
Virginia will be held here october 10
and 16. An elaborate program has
been prepared. Mayor 1. NJ. Kelley
Will make an address OF welcome in
behalf Of the city and President E. S.
Wallis in behalf Of the local organiLa-
tion. Prominent merchants from
various sections OF the state are ex-
pected 10 attend.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
Mrs. Ellen Blair.

The funeral OF Mrs. Ellen Blair oc-
CURED at Quiet Dell Friday morning
last at IL o'clock and interment was
made in the Wolf burial ground near
that place. Mrs. Blair died at mid
night September Is, 1901, Of dropsy.
She was about IS years Of age. The
deceased was the widow OF Lewis
Blair and sister of John Doyle, de-
ceased. One son, Alexander Blair
survives her.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-09-27
cinder in His Eye.

g. Blake, B. & o. fireman was
taken to the ParkersburR City Hos
pital from this city on Saturday to re-
ceiye treatment for an injured eye
While on his train some days ago a
cinder flew in his eye and became 40
in the ball, that 1t is now in
. very serious condition. Mr.. Blake Is
! resident OF Weston.