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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
Jury Acquitted
Ray Randolph
Stood Ten to two for AcquittaI
from the Start Short Sketch
of the Incident.

The federal jury in the case of the
United States against Ray Randolph
Of Salem, upon an Indictment charg-
ing him with tampering with the mail,
brought in verdict at 2:3O O'Clock
last Friday afternoon of acqulttal, af-
ter having had the case "a hours
The jury, we understand, stood ten to
two for acquittal from the first and
remained that way until they receiv-
ed instructions by Judge Cot a few
minutes before they returned the YER
dict. Randolph and his friends are
greatly pleased over the out
come and feel that lie has been COM
pletely exonOrated. The case has at
tracted considerable attention, especi-
ally so at Salem and Lost Creek, where
many relatives and friends reside. The
alleged crime was claimed by the gov
eminent officials to have been com
mitted September l, 1893, in Randolph's
postal car at the depot here. He was
postal clerk at that time on the
West Virginia s. PittSburg railroad,
Inspectors Allen and Hooten had Il
conference at Grafton the night OF
August 81, 1899, at Grafton, at which
it was decided to send decoy letter.
The letter was brought here early the
next morning by Inspector Allen and
lie and the postmaster despatched it
to Randolph'S car at o'clock that
morning. 1t was addressed to Sears,
Roebuck s. Co., of Chicago, and con-
tanned eight dollars in paper money
This letter was tied up with three
other letters for the west and the
package was labeled western States.
Hooten came in from Grafton in the
mail car on November 3, examined the
mail taken on at Clarksburg but fail
ed to lind the mis-sent package, which,
it is claimed Randolph should have
despatched on that train. HOoten got
of No. at WilSonburg and returned
here on the morning accommodation.
lie entered Randolph's car, found the
package in a mis.Sent mail box, took
theletter from the package and jump
ed out as the train left for Buckhan-
non. Outside he and Allen examined
the letter to find the seal almost
broken by the use of "A lead pencil, but
the money was intact. Randolph
claimed it was not the practice on
that line to despatch mis.sent mail in
that way, that he did not tamper with
the letter, that his train was return
ing from the Junction where water
had been taken when No. passed
and, therefore, hehad no opportunity
to put the package on No. 3, and that
two other clerks had been in the car
that morning. The verdict was nc
surprise to Mr.. Randolph as he was
confident of acquittal all the time.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
The operetta and Japanese Concert.

The public school entertainment at
the Grand opera house Tor the benefit
of the school library was largely at
tended and was one well worth seelng.
The programme was rendered in two
parts, the first being an operetta in
which an interesting little piece, en-
titled, "A Trip to Europe, was rend-
cred. The scenery was appropriate.
The second part was a japanese con-
cert, in which the quaint customs,
mannerisms and dress of the women
OF that nation we're shown. Quite a
number of the High School pupils par
ticipated and all with great credit.
The entertainment was a success in
every way and the participants are to
be congratulated one and all.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
BackncI,e-No Cure, No Pay

Your druggist will refund your
money II DeBell'S Kidney Pills fail To
cure any kidney, liver, bladder or uric
acid trouble or any disorders due to
weak kidneys, such as rheumatism,
lumbago and Bright'S disease. DeBell'S
Kidney Pills is Il new discovery and is
the only kidney remedy sold on a posi-
tive guarantee No Cure. No Pay,
Price y cents, Wells 4 Haymaker,
druggists. 22.1m.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
Ringing Bros Excursions.

Arrangements have been completed
nv which all who wish to attend the
performance of Ringing Bros. Worlds
Greatest Shows in Fairmont, Friday,
NAV :, can secure special excursion
rates on all lines OF travel. This will
be the only point in this vicinity
where the great show will exhibit dur
ing the present season, and THOSE who
fail TO see It will miss the grandest
amusement event of the year. Since
last season Ringing Bros famous ex-
hibItlon has been greatly enlarged and
is now beyond all question the largest
and best combined circus, menagerie
and hippodrome in the United States.
The performance is given by over 300
bivh-salaried specialists, in three
rings on two stages, in mid-air, and
nm huge quarter-mile hipprodrome
track. The trained animal features,
which are alone worth many times the
price Of admission to see, including
Rinplipg Brothers latest sensation,
twenty elephants performing at one
time in one ring: Lockharts famous
elephant comedians: o. Brien'Swonder-
mi sixty.one horse act, and many
other great trained animal displays.
The grand free street parade which
takes place at 10 o'clock On the morn
ing Of the exhibition is the most mag
niticent display ever seen. Don't miss
+,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
Charles N. Hart HOuOred.

Governor White has appointed dele
gates TO the national conference on
taxation TO be held under the auspices
Of the National Civic Federation at
Buffalo, n. Y, May 23d and oath, 1901
as follows w p Hubbard, Wheeling;
John II Holt, Huntington; Henry G
Davis, Elklns; L j Williams, Lewis
burg: Gen Geo C Boyer, Winfield; T A
Brown, Elizabeth; S B Elkins, ElkinS;
G w Atkinson, Charleston; D G Yves
tenhaver, Martinsburg: f NJ Reynolds,
Keyser: p c Eastman, PIT. Pleasant;
Charles NJ Hart, Clarksburg: ] l.
Caldwell, Huntington; Malcolm Jack
son. Charleston; b F Amber, ParkerS'
burg.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
FEDERAL COURT ADIOuRNs.
But Little Business Transacted Aside
From the Randolph Case.

Judge Nathan Con presided at fed
eral court last Friday and adjourned
the term that afternoon. Aside from
the Ray Randolph case but little bust.
ness was transacted.
Argument was made to the court OPP.
posing and favoring the sale, by the
commissioner, Of $4,000 acres OF Up
shur county lands belonging to the
Alexander Lumber Company, to Hart
Bros, OF this city, because Of an upset
bid Of ten percentum made by Hon.
Stephen b. Elkins, but no order was
handed down in the case, Judge Jack
son taking the matter under consider
alton.
United States VS.. Joseph McGraw,
internal revenue violation, plea of
guilty, fined 500 and sentenced to 80
days in Preston county jail.
U. S, VS.. Miranda Parsons, same
charge, nolle pros.
j. Hamlin Siler, Of Berkeley Springs,
was appointed U. S. commissioner.
j. blackburn Ware, Of Barbour
county was admitted to, practice.
Rich. warm, healthtul blood is given
by Hoods Sarsaparilla and thus colds,
coughs and pneumonia are prevented.
Take it now.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
Judge VandervOrt Chosen Mayor.

The City Council of Parkersburg
Friday afternoon of last week elected
j. w. Nanderyort to ill the vacancy
caused in the mayoralty of that city
by the resignation Of Col. Yrooman,
who was elected at the recent munich
pal election. Judge Vandervort re-
ceiyed the full republican vote Of the
council, and has qualified as mayor.
Mr.. Vandervort is a soninlaw OF
Squire b. f. Shuttleworth, Of this
city, and an eminent lawyer. Col.
Vrooman resigned because of i'll
health.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
BALL AND CHAIN system
Has been Resurrected by the City Au-
thOrfties as a Punishment for tramps.

The man who is so unfortunate as
not to have the wherewithal to pay
his tine, when he finds himself before
the mayor Of this city, has to make up
his mind to work II out on the streets,
for that is just what he has to. do and
there is no Ifs or ands about it. II
one becomes ohStreperous be is shack
led at once, although no big ball dan
giles at his feet, but that will come
later. Squire w. p. Camp stands over
the road gang rain or shine and they
must scrape and scrape, with never a
moment to lose. II they manifest
disposition 10 mutiny against Squire
Camp, he receives the assistance of
several very bodied policemen and
in all instances, except that Of leading
the horse to water but not being able
to make him drink, the required
amount Of labor is gotten from them.
Some OF the WEARY Willes" don't
take we'll to 1t and will not be caught
a second time. All of that class who
have gotten wind Of the new order Of
things are hitting the grit jumpIty
Jump toward all the slow towns such
as Parkersburg, Grafton and Fair
mont. Ere another new moon, there
won't be tramp within telephone
distance Of Clarksburg, and Mayor
Kelley will have made himself famous
as the great warrior against hoboes.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
County Court Proceedings.

The county court at its recent
special session received the reports OF
sale Of roads by the road supervisors Of
Coal and Clark districts and the sales
confirmed.
Ellis a. Yost and W. A. Rohrbough
qualified as notaries public.
The King Iron Bridge Company, OF
Cleveland, Ohio, has the contract for
building the superstructure of the Sa-
lem county bridge and w. p. Sturm
has the contract for the masonry Of
the bridge,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
Bishop Peterkin's Visit.

Bishop W. G. Peterkln, of Parkers-
burg, visited the Episcopal churches
here last Sunday. He preached both
morning and evening at Christ church
to large audiences. His discourse at
night was upon Porto Rico and was
replete with interesting and instruc-
tive data, which he gathered during
his recent sojourn in that country. Az
ter the evening sermon he received a
class of eight into the church by con-
firmation.-four ladies and four gem
tlemen. Bishop Peterkin also preach
ed in st. Thomas chapel at Northview
Sunday afternoon.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
piedin columbus. Ohio.

Robert Davis, son of Mrs. Van B.
Davis, Of Shinnston, died in Columbus
Ohio, Friday, where he had resided
about year with a brother. The
body was brought to Shinnston and
Inferred there Monday morning at
1890 o'clock. He was about 20 years
of age and died OF typhoid fever.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
SCOIt' s
Emulsion

of Cod Liver Oh is the means
Of life, and enjoyment OF life to
thousands: men women and
children.
stores it. When food is a
burden, it lifts the burden.
When youlose flesh. it brings
the plumpness of health. ,
When work is hard and
duty is heavy, it makes life
bright.
wedge; the thick end is food d
But What is the use of food
when you hate it, and can't di'
Scots Emulsion Of Cod
Liver Oil is thcfood that makes
you forget your stomach.
rec Z y sSm sHse is so ssESrSeeSbls taste wi
sut gsc5to5TfTTo & BOVINE. Chemists,
'os sd Jean ana $500 all druggists.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
Brakeman Fatally Hunt.

Clifford G. Deem, brakeman, aged
% years, fell from his train at Long
Run last Thursday. His clothes caught
in some manner and he was dragged
considerable distance, receiving in
Iuries from which he died at 2:3O
o'clock thatafternoon in Parkersburg.
He was unmarried and lived in Par
kersburg.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
Death Near ReynOIdsviIIe.

Samuel Findlay, aged 90 years, died
at Hutchinson No. coal mine west
of ReynoldSville Saturday night of
heart failure. The body was shipped
to New Haven, Mason county, this
state, for burial. lie had two sons-in.
law living near Reynoldsville and had
been staying with them. He came to
this county about three weeks ago.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26

When Bnby Has The Group.
How many anxious hours are spent
by mothers when baby has the Group.
How many times the anxiety and the
tender care 20 all for naught, because
the treatment given is not right
Thoughtful mothers know the worth
OF Bunsen's Pine Tar Cough Honey in
cases Of cold, Group or pneumonia and
prefer IL above all Others. Price % y
so cents. Wells s. Haymaker. 22-m.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26

WANTED-BusineSS men and wO-
men to take exclusive agency Tor q
State, and control sub-agentS handling
Or. Whites Electric Comb. 5000
per month compensation. Fact. Call
and I'll prove 1t. ID. n. Rose, Gen.
Mgr, Decatur, Ill. lI-3m.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-26
A SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY.

DR.. Augustus Ruggies, Treasurer of the
Greater New York Medical Association,
says, There Is just one scientific compound
known as DIAMOND DIGEST TABLETS which
can be relied upon TO cure dyspepsia and
constipation so they will stay cured. Posi-
lively the only advertised dyspepsia remedy
ever endorsed by prominent physicians.
The National tribune., 1901-07-18
A Beautiful Climbing Vine.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Next in
charming beauty and adornment for the
home, compared to the Running Winter
ivy" and the winter honeysuckle' grow
ing here in our city, are two charming
Towering vines known as ''The Virgin 8
Bower" and "Clematis," both of which are
most beautiful to look upon. As a porch
or treTlis shade, or to grow them each side
of the door or windows, they are certain
ly most lovely, remaining, as they do, in
full bloom for months. To train the vines
up and fastep them they will climb 25
feet or more, and with their dense, heavy
bloom of snOw-white or dark, rich purple,
opening and spreading an inch or two
across, and embowered in their green To-
liage, the effect is, indeed, most fascinat-
ing. Both colors are easy of propaga-
ton from roots or cuttings, and, like the
other two kinds mentioned above, are ex-
ceedingly hardy and will stand sending
long distances, and they will take root
and grow at any time from early Spring
to late Fall.-CAPT. q. A. WILSON,
Washington, ID. @.
The National tribune., 1901-07-18
Railway Accidentg-

The total number of casualties to per-
sons on account of railway accidents dur
ing the year ending June 80, 1900, was
5S,1S5. The aggregate number Of persons
killed in consequence of railway accidents
during the year was 1855, and the num-
Der injured was 50,320. OF railway en-
ployees 1850 were killed and 39,643 in
jured. With respect to the three general
classes of employees, these casualties were
distributed as follows: Trainmen, 1896
killed, 17,571 injured; switchmen, flag
men and watchmen, 272 killed, 3,060 in
jured; other employees, $50 killed, 1902
injured. The casualties to employees re-
sulting from coupling and uncoupling cars
were: Number killed, 2S2; injured, 5,229.
The corresponding figures for the preced-
ing year were: Killed, $50; injured, 6, ,I6o.
The number of passengers killed during
the year was 249, and the number in
jured 4,128. The corresponding figures for
the previous year were 239 killed and
3,442 injured. in consequence of col
iisions and derailments SO passengers were
killed and ,743 injured. The total num-
Der of persons other than employees and
passengers killed was 5,066; injured,
6,549.. These figures include casualties to
persons classed as trespasSers, of whom
1876 were killed and 1850 were injured.
The total number of persons killed at
highway crossings was $50, injured 1850.
Inc numDer Oh persons kllIeu at SIdli1hS
was 521, injured 1886. The summaries
giving the ratio of casualties show that
out of every 399 employees was killed,
and 1 out of every 20 employees was in
jured With reference to trainmen, it is
shown that l was killed for every 137
employed, and 1 was injured for every IL
employed. One passenger was killed for
every 2,316 64S carried, and l injured for
every 139, ,740 carried. Ratios based upon
the number Of miles travelled, however,
show that Ga, ,413, ,6S4 passenger-miles were
accomplished for each passenger killed,
and 3,SS5.41S passenger-miles accom-
plished for each passenger injured.
One summary shows that in the course
of 13 years ending June 80, 1900, In con-
sequence Of railway accidents, S6,277 per-
sons were killed and 469, OPT persons were
injured. The injuries reported varied
from comparatively trivial injuries to
those of fatal character. The casualties
for the period mentioned occurred to per-
sons as follows: Employees killed 3S.340,
injured 361, ,7S9; passengers killed 3,4S5,
injured 37,729; other persons Including
trespassers) killed 54,452, injured 69,509.
The National tribune., 1901-07-18
.ElesN@MO0|
ne lWE ENx
By Capt. M. II. MAcNAMARA, 9th Mass.

from Milford, Stoughton, Marlboro, and
Salem, under the respective commands of
Capts. Peard afterwards Major), Carey,
Dutton, and Fitzgerald, valuable and gal
liant officers, the two former of whom af-
terwards offered up their lives in defense
of the flag of their adopted country, the
minimum number of the regiment was
reached, and thus the organization of the
9th Massachusetts Volunteers was COM
pleted. and by order of the Governor, and
with the consent of Mayor Wightman, Of
Boston, the regiment was marched to
Faneuil Hall, then used as barracks,
where they were supplied with quarters
and rations until their removal to Long
Island, in Boston Harbor, which took
place in May, 1861.
CAMP ON LONG ISLAND.
Among the many pleasing memories as
sociated. with the formation of the 9th
Regiment, there are none so delightful as
those connected with its sojourn on Long
Island. 1t is situated in Boston Harbor,
The National tribune., 1901-07-18
PERSONAL.

At Boston, July 8, an operation for
cancer was performed upon Rear-Admiral
Francis NJ. Bunce, U. S. N, retired, OF
Hartford, Conn, entailing the removal of
nearly the whole of his tongue. The Ad-
miral rallied finely after the operation.
His condition is such that he is expected
to be able to leave the hospital in a week.
Admiral Bunce has suffered for many
years from a cancer of the tongue, and
recently he determined upon heroic treat
ment. Although the surgeon was obliged
to remove the major portion of the tongue,
Admiral Bunce will not be wholly de-
priyed of the power Of speech. His
wife and daughters are with him at the
hospital.
Capt. Edwin Dunn died at Eyota,
Mimi, July 9. He was 81 years old, and
was very prominent in State politics. He
was member of the State Prison Board
and also held several other offices. Capt.
Dunn served with the 18th n. Y. Cav,
and was mustered as Commissary.
Col. Robert ]. Coffey, Superintendent
of the Soldiers Home at Bennington, VT,
and one OF the best known and popular
residents of the State, died July 9 of
apoplexy. He was 50 years of age. Col.
Coffey received a medal of honor from
Congress for capturing two Confederate
officers and FIVE soldiers of the Sth La.
4,
then Sergeant in the 4th Vt.
Col. COffey was an active, public-spir-
tied citizen and helpful in anything that
promoted the general good. He was an
earnest G. A r. man, and helped organ
ize the Sixth Corps Post, of Bennington.
He was deeply interested in the Vermont
National Guard. and was for some years
Captain of Co. F, LIST VT. N G. Later he
was Major on the staff of Gen. Estey,
and Colonel on that of Gov. Woodruff.
He would never consent to be a candidate
for any Office, except that of School Trus-
tee, and was President of the Board at
the time of his death. He was a frequent
delegate to Republican conventions. His
funeral was conducted by Sixth Corps
Post, and he was buried a. his old home,
Montpelier, by Brooks Post.
May q, 1854, Jas. Purcell Worrell and
Miss McClung were united in marriage
at Union Grove Church, Putnam Co.,
III. May q, 1861, Jas. P. Worrell en-
listed in the 10th Ill. He came out of
the war a Captain in the S6th ILL.,, with a
very creditable record of both line and
staff service. He and his wife, who now
reside in Larned, Kan, decided to cele
brate the joint anniversary-47th of the
wedding, 10th of enlistment Larned
Post, OF which Capt. Worrell is an hon.
ored member, lent its cordial assistance
to the celebration, as did the w. Il. c.,
and Co. Il, X. N. G.. The Captains home
was looking its loveliest. with its fine
grounds and wealth of roses. A 40-foOt
flag pole was put up, from which Old
Glory hoated. aud a long table on the
lawn was loaded with hardtack, beans and
coffee. A delightful afternoon and even
ing were spent by the great crowd in at
tendance.
Mrs. Martha Johnson Patterson. daugh-
ter of President Andrew johnson, and
who presided at the White House during
of coincidence were received from all over
the country, and the day of the funeral
all the places of business in Greenville
were closed. She was highly esteemed by
all who knew her.
The National tribune., 1901-07-18
WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY 49,
quired, in 80 short a time, knowledge Of
the manual of arms.

quired, In 50 short q time, knowledge Of
the manual Of arms.
SUNDAY IN CAMP
Sundays was always q gala day with
us at Long Island, visitors being allowed
free access, thronged the grounds, seeking
among the quarters for husbands, sons,
brothers, swecthearts, and friends; bearing
with them refreshments and edibles of all
kinds, and vieing with each other how to
express the deep love they bore their gal
liant defenders, from whom they were soon
TO be separated, and many of whom were
destined to lay down their lives in defense
of the nation. On these days would
fathers and mothers seek their sons; wives
their husbands; sisters their brothers;
while, leaning on the arm of some stalwart
lover might be seen one of the daughters
of Erin's Isle, with blushing cheeks, fit
representatives of that lovelinesS of which
authors have written and poets sung
planning their future after his return, or
walking silently with fearful eyes, her
heart swelling with love, yet smothering
with care the agony she feels at his de-
parture, fearful, lest her despair should
cause him a moments regret.
But the self-sacrifcing mother, with
glow of matronly pride upon her cheeks,
gazed with unspeakable affection upon her
son, or smiled upon him, though her
heart shed silent tears, brave in her self
abnegation, for, though language could not
tell the strength of her affection, she
would not have him stay when her adopted
country called him forth to the defense of
its honor and its flag! This was a pic
ture that could be witnessed in almost
every group. The Irish mother, in this
the time of the Unions danger, exempIi-