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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-15
Committee on Asylum.

II A. Mcintosh, Charles NJ. Via,
Jake Fisher, w. L. Ashley and j. II.
Murcum, members of the legislative
committee to investigate the condi-
ton of the asylum for the insane at
Weston, were here Monday enroute to
the ASYLUM.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-15
Red Ho1 From The Gun

Was the ball that hit C. B. Stead
man, Of Newark, Michigan, in the
Civil War. 1t caused horrible ulcers
that no treatment helped for 20 years.
Then Bucklen'S Arnica Salve cured
him. Cures cuts, bruises, burns, fell
onS, cornS, skin eruptions. Best Pile
cure on earth. 25c. a box. Cure guar
anteed. sold by Frank G. Bland, $40
Main street, druggist. 2G-ly-3.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-15
Want Road Discontinued.

Mrs. NJ. o. COT and others give no.
Shat they will petition the county
ouFt March Ii next to annul and dis
ontinue the county road in Simpson
istrict running from the Fairmont
turnpike and through the lands OF
lrs. N. o. Gof, Jed Payne's heirs, Y.
= Mccain, John Ross and others to
be Taylor county line.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-15
Bunsen's cream Catarrhal

Cures Catarrh easily and pleasantly.
Contains no mercury or other injurious
drug. Is quickly absorbed. Gives in
slant relief. II opens and cleanseS
the nasual passages, allays informa-
tion, heals and protects the membrane
and restores the senses to taste and
smell. Regular size 80 cents. FOrSale
by Ri. CriSS. l3-lm.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-15

Co c. Stone, the druggist, will re-
fund you your money If you are not
satisfied after using Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cure
disorders Of the stomach, biliousness,
constipation and headache. Price, %
cents. Samples free. Sold by Geo. G.
Stone. l3-lm.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-15

Reports show a greatly increased
death rate from throat and lung trou-
bles due to the prevalence Of Group,
pneumonia and grippe. We advise
the use Of One Minute Cough Cure in
all OF these difficulties. 1t is the only
harmless remedy that gives immediate
results. Children like it. Frank g..
Bland. l4-lm.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-15

Wanted-lOOO SkunkS, will pay the
highest market prices for all kinds Of
furs peltS hides Ii,S ana Junk or iron ana
new shop where every body can see
Inc Walker house don't forget the
Mace. ANYBODY wishing price lists
fuSt drop me i card and viii be glad
quote you prices, Address The ClarRs-
burg Junk Co. Eft
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Have You letter ?

All druggists are authorized by the
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refund money when 1t fails TO cure
any case Of letter, no matter Of how
long standing. Cures ordinary cases
in six days The worst cases in fourteen
days. Price % cents per box. For sale
by II. j, CriSS, l3-lm.
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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-15

1fyour stomach is weak it should
have help. Hoods Sarsaparilla gives
strength to the stomach and cures
and indigestion.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-15

Like bad dollars, all counterfeitS Of
Hazel SalVe are worth
less. The original quickly cures piles
sores and all skin diseases. Frank q.
Bland. Him.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-15

Millions Of people are familiar with
De Wits Little Early Risers and
those who use them find them to be
famous little liver pills. Never grippe.
Frank G.. Bland. l4-lm.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-15

For SaIe-ValuabIe farm
of 42o acres for sale at a
bargain. For further in
formation call on or write
the Gem Milling Company
CIarksburg, w. Va. Off
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-15

Persons who cannot take ordinary
pills lind 1t a pleasure to take De
Wits Little Early RiSers. They are
the best little liver pills ever made.
Frank G. Blaud. l4-lm.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-29
FOR CONVALESCENT BABIES
THE SEA CLIFF SUMMER HOME FOR
rors-THEIR RBCREATIoNs.

Among the many charities maintained by wealthy
n.onle OF New-York is the Country Home for Con-
yslescent Babies al Sea Cliff. Long Island Up 10
this season the home has taken children from the
day nurseries bat rule now in force provides that
no child shall be received unless Il has spent at
least the two weeks preceding IN a hospital
The building standing in the midst Of twelve
acres IS Of wood with brick foundation. On
each side OF the entrance hall large wards with
French windows opening onto vide, screen IN
closed piazzas. These wards are memorials. one
being n memory OF Nathaniel Church Scoville jr.,
by Miss Grace ScoviIle and the other in memory OF
Malcolm McVickar By Mr.. and Mrs. H @. Nc
Vickar. One Of the upstairs wards is also me-
mortal 10 Mrs. Corneia NJ. Stewart by Miss Rosalie
Butler In another upper ward are six cots, which
are known as "children's beds" These are
tirely supported by little folks IN this city. who
during the winter give fairs and entertainments TO
raise the necessary funds. In addition 20 the sum
required they presented SIS last spring TO Miss
Helen Matthews, the head nurse, 10 be expended
in little luxuries for the babies. Miss Matthews
bought swinging chairs, hammocks and other help
full articles
The walls Of the wards are finished IN pale tints.
and the little beds are all IN white. There are
beds FOR thir1y-four patients. Most OF the chill
dren, who under three years Old visit the home
for month or longer if their condition makes Il
necessary, and few remain the entire season. AS
from the city I'll H. and nearly all the large city
hospitals send babies 10 the home. Four beds are
reserved for the little patients from the Hospital
for Ruptured and Crippled Children.
The children are permitted 10 spend as much time
as possible out Of doors They have pavilion
with q roof, but walls, and here they enjoy
swings hapmocks the delights Of a sandbed.
Ihere IS also sun pavilion without q roof, which
IS USED when the sun is not too hot Another at
traction OF the place is the home horse, Black
Prince, which takes the invalids for delightful
drives IN large carryaA This season the children
nave nad kindergarten teacher for little while
each day.
The lrst Sunday IN the month Is visiting day.
Wnen l!e parents are made welcome. stages being
sest 10 the station and boat landing 10 bring them
Ahen there has been marked Improvement in the
condition Of child q mother sometimes can hardly
believe II is her own baby
Dr Laughran is the resident physician this year,
ana Dr. "; ]. Burns. OF Sea Cliff. the attending
pnyslcian Besides Miss Helen Matthews. the head
nurse, sno her assistant, Miss Brown, there are
seven trained attendants Miss Maud Matthews is
nlauon Many women whose summer houses are in
New-York tribune., 1901-08-29
HoLLYHOCKS.

They've few admirers nowadays. an spring up
here an there
Beside the kitchen winder or the long forsaken
walks:
But from some cause-though odorless an hoIney
they air
No flower gifts so near my heart these same
hollyhawks.
We used to prize 'em back at home when howers
An by the plnks an tetch-me-nots they found
honOred place
They could not but be dear to me. beca'se they
somehow bring
Remembrance from its slumber place an once
familiar ways,
Whar one I love to recolec would IN the twilight
sing
So soft it 'peared the music come from her own
girlhOOd days.
Jest hollyhawksi but seems to me, seen through my
risn' tears.
They're smiles of the oId-fashioned folks still
ltvin' through the years.
-CWill T. Hale. in The Rochester Post Express
New-York tribune., 1901-08-29
Edith NJ Hulls

well known settlement worker Edith NJ Hulls
will be the presiding officer. -
personnel Of the officers OF the league MISS Jean
HaniItnn Of Oswego n Y has been elected sec
retsrv 10 succe.d Miss Wilkinson. This after
noon most of the delegates went to the exposition
and on Friday afternoon a visit is TO be made 10
Niagara Falls, where luncheon VIII be served at
the International Hotel - ,,a -.
this afternoon. and matters or general ana I'm
portant interest 10 the club were dlscussed. Inc
nature OF the subjects what ueclslohs were
reached pertaining to them was not m Iaade % punnc @
In this respect the women demonstrated tney were
ahie TO manage their affairs with the FACILITY or
TnSn and in fact all the meetings have been con-
duc+ed with a precision that was soHle'hihs oI
revelation to local clubwomen . =,
Several things have been made apparent 70 the
o<3cere and members of the league as result OF
The Buffalo meeting which cause them much pleas
- II 60 the fact that a greater unity OF pur-
80 ertsts among the members and deeper inter-
- &c manifested in the works OF the league At
50 me of the previous conventions IL was Sl' th'Se
condtttons were lacking sometimes
New-York tribune., 1901-08-29
CEMETERY ESCAPES TAXATION
ONE LAW. WHOSE PROVISIONS TT VIOLATED. 81.
PERsEDEO BY AN ACT WHICH FOR
BIDS ASSESSMENT

owing to the existence OF two laws I'm relation "a,
the same subject IN conflict with each other ths
exemption OF cemeteries from taxation. the Mounr
Neooh Cemetery Association escaped the oayuen-
OF taxes on Its property for the years 1888 to 1897
inclusive. and 1859 The association asked an sx-
enption for 1856. which was not allowed
II appears from the testimony IN the case that
the cemetery association violated the law by an
plying the funds received from the sale OF lots tc
the payment Of dividends on its capital stock This
was In disobedieuce OF the provisions OF the act
under which the association was organized
The same law provides that the proceeds OF all
sales OF land shall be applied 10 the improvements
ard preservation OF the cemetery and for incidental
expenses. and 10 no other purpose object.
Corporation Counsel WhaIen, to whom ths casa
was referred for advice by Controller COler held
that the cemetery association not entitled tO
relief under the foregoing act. but he found a
later enactment OF the legislature which superseded
that act which forbids even the assessment OF a
tax. Consequently the Corpora tiOn Counsel advises
the Controller TO grant the request for release from
payment As -he property IN question was not
acquired until February, 1881. the for year
1856 stand.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-29
WORKING ON TUNNEL RELTEE.
CENTRAL OFFICIALS MAKING PROGRESS
WITH THE PLAN OUTLINED ~
THE TRIRTNE

The officials OF the New-York Central are nas-
ing good progress with their plan for relieving tn.
trouble IN the Park-ave. tunnel The plan as has
been outlined In The Tribune. contemplates turn
ing over the two outside tracks OF the tunnel en-
trey TO suburban traffic, and substituting eectrfo
motors Tor engines, and keeping the main tunnel
exclusively for through traffic In addition to this
the tunnel IS to be deepened as 1t enters the sta
'on' and loop for running trains in and around
and out Will be constructed This plan was az
vocated In The Tribune. and the officials after,
studying many plans offered. seemed 10 think ts
the most feasible Senator Depew said yesterdays
Ihe drawings and specifications are In the hands
OF PRESIDENT Newman, and he will doubtless report
= the board OF directors IN a short time and his
recommendation Will be adopted. We could nor
t1r OBVIOUS reasons extend on either side up
was 10 deeper. and so loop will be b,.fIt 14s-
the station. We think this viii relieve conges-
uon, and with improved sanitary and ventilatins-
eqIipnent IN the main tunnel much OF the trouble
Will be done away with.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-29
WOMEN'S BIG CONVENTION.
NEARLY A THOUSAND OF THE Ma
TIONAL LEAGUE OF WOMEN WORK
ERS IN BUFFALO,
GBT TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.l


Buffalo. Aug. 2S.-One OF the largest women's
conventions thus far held which is likely to be
held this year in Buffalo. where SO many conven-
tions have met account OF the Pan-American. is
now ir session here. and held its second meeting
this morning Nearly thousand women are
in attendance, and the total number OF accredited
delegates is 53l. most Of them coming from the
larger Eastern cities. The convention is that OF
the National League OF Women Workers, and the
sessions being held at lie Couteulx ST. Mary's
Deaf Mute Institute. No. 2,253 Main-st
Nothing OF a general business nature trans
acted this morning beyond the reading OF papers.
which were numerous. and consumed much time
and extended beyond the hour of adjournment
a 80 o'clock. The presiding officer Miss Vir-
ginia Potter. Of New-York. who also discussed the
subject, The Business Side OF Club Life" The
collection OF dues was made by Miss Margaret
Stock. Irene Club. New-York. and Miss Eleanor
Jenkinson. OF the Working Girls Club, OF Newark
Persons who read papers and participated IN the
discussion Miss Lillian p Richards Friendly
Workers. Boston; Miss Mary J. Linton, Pittsneld
Odass) Club. and Miss Eleanor May. walworth
Club. New-York. Papers were read entertain
uents for the purpose OF raising money. given
in the following clubs: Clover Club. Boston. by
Miss J. D. Crow; Ivy Club. New-York, by Miss
Adeline Madeira; ST. Peters Guild. Philadelphia
by Miss Florence Smith. A paper on ''Self-sup-
porting Classes" in the Acorn Club, Brooklyn.
written by Miss Eleanor A. Handcver read
by Miss Lizzie Heaney; also papers the same
work in the Womans Home Improvement Club.
New-York. by Mrs. Margaret Welsh; the Progress
Club. Baltimore. by Mrs. William s. Meakin; Ju-
nior Branch Ivy Club, NewYork. by Miss II. c,
Mountain, and Junior Branch North End Club.
Providence. by Miss Caroline Kelley.
ihe final session OF the convention will be held
on Friday morning but IL Is thought by the men,
bers that the session tomorrow evening at o'clock
viii be OF the most interesting OF the meeting.
Diana Hirscher will speak Social Secretaries
IN Department Stores Mrs. George Towel, d.
rector Of the School OF Practical Agriculture, of
Briar Clin Manor New-York City, will speak on
Possibilities in Horticulture and Agriculture as
Employment for Women" and "Womens OPP
portunitiee IN the Civil Service" will be the subject
OF address by Leonore O'Reilly, OF Brooklyn a
New-York tribune., 1901-08-29
CHEER DISTRIBUTED.

has been Grated and sent on Its mission OF sun
shine cheer; the money for the invalid litter and
extra comforts besides has been forwarded to the
invalid In Missouri whose sad lot touched the
hearts OF many r. s. S. members and readers OF the
column; the surgeons bill for the operation on
the young man I'll with consumption has been paid
helpful cheer in the form OF money has gone TO the
young IN West Virginia who is partially
paralyzed; to another invalid for medicine. and to
another poor soul In Pennsylvania who is incurabls
and who had only piece OF bread in the house
when the money reached her. She wrote that the
s. must have come 10 her In answer TO her prayers
for she had mo else TO turn to but Him who
qities the poor. boxful OF shells, picture cards.
etc went TO 4 vacation playground: box OF chill
dren's clothing a poor family. where Illness and
loss OF work have caused much distress. and dolls
to two little girls who have playthlugs-
New-York tribune., 1901-08-29

We'll, II all depends'- began Mrs. sweet Ou'
Mrs. Heartfelt suddenly nudged her violently .
'T wanted you wait until Mrs. Brownsmith
passed by" she said IT know she is club woman
out and out. She's just the type. 1 think shes
very masculine don't you?"
mot unless it's very masculine 10 be clever
laughed Mrs. Sweet But I shouldn't like TO pay
the men such sweeping compliment as tna''
though I'm far enough from being man hater.
"One couldn't imagine you a man hater" ex-
claimed Mrs. Heartfelt. mo. indeed-nor cIuo
woman! You're not their style at all. II you4l
excuse me saying so. you're real old fashioned
woman-domestic. motherly, and I'm sure. sood
manager at home. If couldn't guess all that in
any other way. your husband and daughter would
show 1t. l never saw moro contented man. nor
a better brought up young girl"
You're very kind to say So" said Mrs. Sweet.
blushing. but realty
"Oh. it's true! mean every word Of e., inter
rupted the other. And of course. it's because
you have kept clear of clubs. They running
our women. Mrs. Sweet-taking them out of the
home. and putting all sorts of horrid ideas in
their heads! Nowadays you're nobody II you don't
belong to clubs. and If do get so masculine
and conceited. and unwomanly! Mrs. Gadd
is just the kind. and is Mrs" -
But here Mrs. Brownsmith approached again.
and Mrs. Hearted stopped abruptly.
I'VE speaking of clubs" said Mrs. Sweet.
with gleam OF mischief in her eye. Mrs. Hear
tell thinks that Mrs. Gadd is typical CLUB
woman"
Mrs Gadd? Oh no." said Mrs Brownsmith.
She thinks the clubs are 'poky.' / believe she is
DOWN on clubs, because they interfere with after
noon calls and private entertainments"
Indeed said Mrs Heartel! "of course you
NO. L believe In the club movement though IL IS
often carried too far for pleasure or proht l pc
neye in anything that gives "a broader OUTLOOK,
adds to ones stock OF ideas, and works against
gossip and petty jealousies. I'm sorry that have have
not time myself 10 belong to good CLUB. L joined
one. but could not work for it. and so iTregu-
lar in my attendance that thought II my duty 10
resign"
80 you are not club woman? Mrs MsaFtslI Fsst
appeared somewhat disconnected. II was sure that
Mrs Sweet was not one but .
But Mrs. Heartellr' exclaimed Mrs. sweet
breaking in desperately. I'm the president OF the
Passing Hour Club at home and for years have
been Il member of the larger womans club in our
town. While my daughter was young could be
long to the large organization, because was not
forced TO attend regularly. Now she herself has
been admitted TO the Passing Hour. and we take
great pride and pleasure in it. 1t brightens US up
and gives thoughts. I never could write
papers. but I have a little knsck OF management
and hold office. ] think you have quite the
wrong idea OF clubs in general
Mrs. Hearted looked at her in mute aStonish-
ment; then she spoke. almost with q gasp.
but you a domestic woman. aren't your
81 think Why not?
''Wen, 1 thought clubs-I thought'- ~ .
II fancy" said Mrs Brownsmith, laughing, "that
it's like everything else under the sun. II all oe-
pends on the woman"
New-York tribune., 1901-08-29
BIG OIL WORKS FIRE.

Rochester n. T, Aug 2--The Vacuum Oil
Works a branch of the Standard Oil Company, 10
Gated IN Exchange-st-, was early this morning dis
covered to be on fire by Stanley f. Shippey, the
conpany's watchman. and an alarm was imme-
diately in. Before the fire companies could
reach the scene. however, The works were seeth-
ing mass OF flames and the packing house. large
brick and stone building. in which the flames were
first discovered. was totally destroyed. together
with large building to the north. in which is To-
Gated the boneblack department. No attempt was
made even to check the flames IN these buildings
the fremen turning their attention to the saving
OF long row OF tanks containing thousands OF gal
Ions of ubricatng oils located just the of
the main works. These tanks were incased by a
frame building. merely serving as q covering to the
tanks IL was hard fight, but the dremen event.
uaIly won. The fire was the hottest the city fire.
men have ever had to cope with The loss will
probably be about SO 00o. Ths company carried its
own Insurance.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-29
A DEADLOCK IN THE NINTH.
LIKELY TO BE TIE OVER THE ELECTION
OF A LIEUTENANT-cOLoNE.

Not until the early hours Of Tuesday morning did
the officers OF the eth Regiment conclude their
cret meeting at the armory on the question of the
heutenant-colonelcy. 1t the desire OF Colonel
William T. Morris TO know exactly how the senti-
ment stood IN regard to the two candidates. Major
s. z. Japha and Captain j. J. Byrne. military aid
to Governor Odell
Captain Austin Healy, of Company E presided.
Colonel Morris made a speech, in which he urged
all TO say nothing of what the meeting might do.
I'VE cannot afford have any wrangles" he
said. THE 9Th Is the road to a prosperity the
like Of which 1t has not enjoyed for years, and we
must do nothing to retard It's forward march"
1t was learned yesterday that the meeting showed
that the prospects good for deadlock In the
election OF Northumberland. and that IL may
need the vote Of Colonel Morris himself TO break
the tie.
The whole question OF promotion was gone over
and when this had been discussed word was passed
that the Byrne faction had captured one OF the
Japha voters. Lieutenant Herman c. Leonhardi OF
Company B. acting captain Of Company l. a
strong Byrns company. The Byrne men We're jubi-
lant over this news. and at once demanded that a
ballot be taken. and forced ballot, with this re-
suit: Byrne, u; Japha, T. This Is not con-
elusive for the Byrne faction II seems, for five
of Japha's supporters were absent. With them
present, as they will be at the election the ballot
will be a tie
New-York tribune., 1901-08-29
DEMANDED VANDERBILT MONEY.
WOMAN STARTLED SERVANTS OF THE BIG
HOUSE BY HER ACTIONS SENT TO
REIIEVJTE


Il want 10000 from the Vanderbilts and want
IL In bonds. 1t is due me and / will not leave the
house until I get it,"
This strange demand startled the servants In
the Vanderbilt house at Fffty-seventh-st and
F1fth-ave. yesterday afternoon. 1t was made by a
well dressed woman. who had been ushered into
the reception room A cab from which the wonn-
an alighted had driven up to the house. To the
butler who answered the bell she presented q
card. and he. thinking her a friend OF the family
showed her into the reception room and called one
or the servants to what she wanted
rs Mr.. Vanderbilt in?' the woman inquired
he Is not. the servant replied An the mem
oers OF the family are out of town. and there is
nobody home but the servants
Well 1 must some member OF the family"
said the visitor. and then she made the demand
already quoted.
IL dawned on the servants then that the woman
was demented, and the butler quietly left the
house and called Policeman Charles Ranky OF
the East F1fty-hrst-st station who was on post
In Ftfth-ave. The policeman went hack 20 the
mousse with the butler, but his presence In the re-
eeption room caused the mysterious guest con
1T does not matter whom you call In she
sdiu LOOKING straight at the policeman, II will
not not leave the house until get the money that Is
We'll. come with me-" the officer said to her
ana We Will go TO the bank together and draw
tions?'
It's immateraI to me-" she answered "a sha
arose and accompanied Raffky from the room
He prevailed upon her get into the cab which
was still standing in front # the mansion The
pohceman then directed the cabman to drive to
the East t1rty-hrst-st station Later the woman
was taken 70 the Yorkvie court where she was
committed to Bellevue Hospital by Magistrate
she was Catherine Malone thirty-tbres wears Old
ana that she lived at Riverdale, N Y.