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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22
Hurry Up That Fire Department,

The ridiculous exhibition made by the city fire
departmen at the ST. Charles hotel fire for lack Of
a proper system and modern equipments should
impress the city council with the urgent necessity
of speedy purchase of horses, wagons, ladders,
hose and other essentials. Reconstruction is the
thief of time and delays are dangerous. All thai
was needed fora big fire was little more head
way. The atmosphere was just right for a confa
grafton and the blaze. famed by the wind, could
have gotten under dangerous Roadway in the
twenty minutes spent in getting the hose in posi-
ton Not single ladder was within mile-.-N Not
a rope to be had with which to pull the hose up
A thorough misunderstanding of orders existed
Dozens were giving directions. All was confusion.
Four stalW4tt 9onsed men, with sadl @ fsfFehs i,
stalled with the hose cart on Fourth street. Men
gritted their teeth and stamped their feet mirage
over the depl6rable eondittun,o of thingsI Others
less concerned. and appreciatiye Of the humorous
laughed and guyed the efforts made. And finally
the bucket brigade became master Of the situation
and put the fire out But there Was Eotiscbunt Oh
the present hose companies. They were there
ready and willing for duty which thew were
almost poweflsss to perform Because,of i lask1ol
proper facilities. The incident should serve as an
object lesson to the city council in - Action at
Once" Don't let another sun go down before
something worthy in this direction is done.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22

All enterprising people of this city glad of
the fact that the city council has begun a move
ment to bond the city for Improvements. which
cannot be obtained in any other way for years
An occasional obiector TO the plan is und, and it
is tune such should shake the dust from their
shoes and abandon their fogyism. That second
nature TO always grumble whether there is any
thing to grumble at or not, is not we'll received in
these DAYS of advanced activity, and the Telegram
has no patience with it, There should be greater
launching out. greater effort for advancement
more zeal in becoming great, and less disposition
to nip N the bud every legitimate movement to-
ward progress All recognize the vast advantages
of sewerage and paving. None deny the fact that
such are great sources from which flows the stream
OF convenience, comfort, health and reliet in taxa
ton, and yet some fault,finding, because what
has already been done is not as they would have
done it, Others oppose it for the mere sake of
opposing something without any logical founda
ton for their opposition. However it is matter
of congratulatiou that the majority of the citizens
OF Clarksburg are wide awake and ready TO aid in
advancing the interests of the city in general.
They, the Telegram believes, are ready, even eager.
to vote for the bond issue, E,@
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22

toRse. - - N7--- - I11 = - a. . 4 90
La III ID rs I sdi
& srae Fairm0nt Normal Bulletin published b..
enormsl sehSpl at has made its initial,
bow With C:sGibson and l. H. Hayburst as edis,
tors 1t is fully up to the standard of educational
publications ana will prove of great. value to an,
interestedin the school, =
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22
5Amuslng Speeches at Most.

The gty health officers speeches in council are
real magic for the time being. A greater enthusi.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22

The Carrie Nation craze has not yet reached
Clarksburg, and we are, therefore, behind in, one
fad at least. 1t is liable to break out here, how
ever, at most any time, as Clarksburgers are as
great "faddsts" as the American people IN gen.
eral A single break by some over. Jealous tenn
perance advocate would precpitate the storm, but
let US hope common sense will prevail in this in
stance. The property destroyer is not welcome in
this old burg, neither the fire bug nor the window
smasher.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22

The murders here within the week are getting
Carksburgs name up again throughout the state
and giving US bad name. An individual act or
two makes the collection suffer in reputation at
least, although none others than the depredators
are guilty or responsible for the crimes This
suggests reversal of that old saying and it should
now read, ''Our brothers are our keepers" For,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22

n THE ss1det Of or farmBs the4Teys maksS
in saving they have al eye 0a.the dollar of tSeas
only and have but little foresight needs retutation'
The Harrison county farmer y a keen trader and
as rule, level hesdsd. There is no dopPtT coal
lands were sold too cheap some years ago. but
farmers who sold them occupied just the same pc,
sttion as all others then to what the future would
bring forth We know of only one way for the
general public to b ihtorhsd 9s 70 the aqtars
and that is for the News to put up bulletin board
daily revealing the futusd7 1E6s farmer did what
hs thought best at the time and what be was com
pelled to do owing to the Cleveland hard times
What else could any onedOszsItis true1pons1is'
gratitied more than the Telegram to seethe farmer
getting big prices. but why condemn him for doing
what he thought best and had to do. There is no
of crying over split milk and no use TO kick the
one who split it, AS to future prices the farmer,
who has not sold his coal, has his eyes as wide
open as any body. and they are getting some
prices now. too. We are not discourteous enough
to entertain seriously the thought that the News,
hoping free. sver and Organism will have sway
some time, means to advise the farmers to hold
their coal for the drop in price such an event
would bring. The News is certainly better friend
of the farmer than that, at least we hope it is. r
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22

The city or the railroad company should sta
ton an officer at the depot and keep him there
constantly for the protection of the people who
come and g, against pick.pockets, whose thefts
are becoming Oolder and more numerous They
should be apprehended at once and given stiff
sentence to the penitentary. 1t is to the interest
OF both the city and the railroad to have order at
the depot, and it is urgent that an officer be
there IS
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22

The CITY health officers speeches in council are
real magic for the time being A greater enthusi
asst for both speech making and mapping out of
plans was never knoYn.. He taxes our lawmakers
by ii f ris thea H the sieaso OF ffimaginaton,
ins7ipss ghsm B.ihoagh@ pf deeds vfmpracticsbe
nna shsEn sHit tae idea % hanging head
r,, RgaS muS ths uh8risd. ~ MrhfolowsSlhis
senofoug voice. A killing quiet comes, and, after
. long breath survey is taken conditions, re-
viewed and meas9rss lnsapegtedt Then palnfully
5.,,rs mon us the impractcability OF schemes
suggested. the IacR 6ff6gtcS his Arguments the
~ 9 stsg$ t sg!
& and would have it, For instance, what has the
to do with the sanitary con
As prff yYaa pt0Psrty, snywsy? Why should
arraign hirhl What has
ovsrrr6ando69 underground rs7ayl con;
Soct;ons TODD vita the;hesllh Of the conPsnity2
wbv DO SO much talking and 50 little actual work:
Ont telling council what viii be done and do it.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22
@ffieiaR County Directory.
rlMn roR noLpING COUNTS

TIME FOR HOLDING COURTS.
Circut court convenes on thesecond Tuesday In Janm
~, May and September. ,-,
T1ecernfer al each year always the second Monday
The Federal court holds two sessions annually in ClarkS-
burg converting in April and again IN OCTOBER.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22

Whether the alleged sale Of the coal properties
in the Fairmont. district be true or untrue, the
thought that the operators of that district may
part with theholdings and surrender thei- identity
with the hustling operations there proves painful
to every resident of the Monongahela Valley be.
tween Clarksburg and Fairmont. These home
operators have done wonders in developing that
section of country and are responsible in meas.
ure for the great prosperity in this region. They
have the confidence of their thousands of en-
ployees. In fact there exists mutual feeling be.
tween the operators and miners and both classes
have worked to- the betterment of one another.
Among the operators who have done SO much to-
ward the development of the country none stands
ahead of Watson Brothers, whose plants and vii.
lagos are splendid monuments to their thrift and
enterprise, as well as an Indication of their deep
consideration for the welfare and comfort of their
miners 1t is to be hoped these operators will
long remain identified with the activity in coal
along the MoAongahela river 1--.7 .51..5@ l'h
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22

me Telegram extends hearty congratulations
to S9l. Lu'beF Raymond upon his ninety second
birthday and Wishes him many more years,of good
health and happiness. sO'u
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22


q kReed s co seil
frigefators for a low
house IN theceityS
ptnIapl lnatsas g.
Third street 4 10
Youlwlll lind the, n
| underRear, 1eckwear
! and ect, AT stheIrGarks
company Traders build
B9ys cl0tFinghato
Will Nusba9m.
~. = o. J..
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22

The habit;of imputing. dishonest motives to
other people is second nature to some people. be.
cause rogues believe all others to be roqnes The
application of these words can be made to remarks
about the purpose Of the street railway com pan Y
in reference to the kind of rail the company intends
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22

& The The discriminatiou made by the News against
me eolfoirea people is principally on account Of
their color, That paper 6nds no good in The
cotored man because he has the right to vote ana
because seldom, if ever, votes to suit the News
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-02-22

At last there has been an open democratic ad.
the Telegrams history, 81 the intro
duction of smalpox,into Olarksburg last fall was
correct Health Officer Dr. M J, Bartlett who ,is
partisan democrat, declared in council Friday
night that a colored NAH named simtds brought it
here at that time. That is exactly what the TeIs.
gram saidjmopths ago. Dozens Of people recall
seeing hfnaheEe in the month of October, long be-
fore the election and The raising Of any quarantine
at Wallace. Dr.. Bartletts words now give the lie
o the democratic claims about smallpox, and
murder will out. .r. i
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23
RAILROAD MEN MEET.
Officers Elected, Stock SUBSCRIBED
and Prospects.

Al me- ting OF the incorporstors of
the Yorktown. Hampton and Poquosin
Railway Company. held ia Yorktown.
Monday. q. d. Jackson. oi Norfolk. was
elected President. A. o. Mauck, Of York
town, vioe-prcsident. II \. Phillips, of
this city. tcrasuer. and W r. Jackson.
of Norfolk, secretary. and Messrs. ]. +.
Tiubba.d add Loyal. OF York county, II.
n Phillips, Of this city. and Creasey ard
Kanass, were elected a board of direc-
tors.
$50. 600 OF stock has already been
subscribed. and as soon a. the $500 600
IS SUBSIDIZED. as provided IN the chartor.
work on the road viii begin.
I his road Will be built from York
town. 20 Hampton roads, near the town
of Hampton. and shall construct lateral
lines not exceeding twenty mikes. There
shall be operated ferry near Yorktown
10 Gloucester Point, Operated BY boats
propelled either by steam or electricity
with which these electric cars will con-
meet.
The incorposators Of the Jamestown
Williamson < and Yorktown Railroad.
held meeting Tuesday. aud Messrs.
T. II. Geddy. H. y Philips and T. J.
Stubs were appointed Commissioners
TO open books for subscription 70 stock
in the road
The way Our moneycd men arc aUng
hold OF this enterprise. II looks like We
are soon TO have the roads under con.
structiOn.
The companies are given many privil
ges IL their respective charters and there
: nothing lacking TO prevent this worI
1cing done.
These two roads vill correct at @.
near Yorktown when completed. thu.
making an electric railway line from
lamestown Island to Newport News
ouching this city, YORKTOWN, Gloucester
Point and Hampton.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23
weePNOt.

The following poem was sent Us, with
out a signature, but as there Is nothing
20 offend anyone, We take pleasure in
publishing it.
Do not weep for me dear mother,
When have gently passed away,
Only think that l may greet thee
When you pass away some day.
lay me where the sun shines brightly,
Where the viOlets gently bloom
Where the birds sing songs SO sweetly
And the summers air is cool
When winter comes with chilly winds.
Aud birds have stopped their singing;
When every thing is white with snow.
And icicles TO boughs are clingiug
Just remember. Tn at rest mother
With the Angels up above.
lust think how happy am. mother,
Blessed with their holy love,
[ know III long for you mother.
To smooth my fevered brow;
For you know there is no other,
That can be as kind as thou.
I'll miss thy face dear mother.
And the sweet smiles that You give;
But then, mother dear, thou knowest,
That cannot wish to live.
So do not weep for me mother
When | am far away,
But Just be happy mother dear,
And meet me there some day.
So farewell mother dearest.
God bless yon and guide you before
The-gate OF eternal happiness and light.
Goodbye, Good bye evermore.
NJ. II. c.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23

l suffered for two years with pains in
my back and hips, & burning pain IN
my LETT groin. headache, and much
spasmodic barring down At each mems
trual period. WAS tired all the time.
and being on my feet for any length of
time caused trembling and iaintness. A
friend told me Of the benefit White Lii
ly Capsules gave her in trouble similar
to mine, and ! used the treatment two
months with result that am free from
all these symptoms. Am feeling strong
aud we'll Your sruly, Mrs. r. a. Nor
ton, Bronson, Mich.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23
Did You Know IN 2

ia YOU know that neglecte cough
or cold leads to consumption More
people die from the ef ects OF catching
old than IRON any other known cause.
rhege is one remedy. aud remember IL
costs twenty-five cents, that has proven
A sale. uniailing cure for coughs aud
.olds. IL is called Mexican Syrup.
-FOUR druggist has Il or will get It for
YOU. II heals and strengthens the lungs
and breathing passages, when nothing
csc you take seems 10 DO you gooo you
had better get bottle today ana reSd
the testimonials on the wrapper.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23
Have You worms ?

Are you growing thin and s'cSiya
hss pour skin a pile or saiiow tiug,t
Do you not occasonans ieel a hollow
sensation in the pit of your stomach. OF
a queer distress IN youe bowelsi D.
you ger easily vexei. nervous ~ Il *
ety. Probably VOC arc uourishing s"nr
stomach worn :. lengthy tape wor
or else a thousand pin worms th-t ar
deyitsiixing your entire sysiem. lou
can expel them by taking Mother
y orm Syrup. Nothing oiso Is 50 eiec-
tive.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23
mOesrn Surgery Surpassed

awhile suffering from bad case of
piles consulted physician who ad
vised me % try box OF DE WittsWitc
Hazel Salve, " says g.. F. Carter, Atla'-
ia, Ca. Il procured a box and was en-
tirely cured. Dew tits Witch Haze.
Save is a splendid cure for piles, Civ
ing relief instantly, and heartily rec
onmend IL to all sufTeiers,n Surgery
is unnecessary 20 cure pies. DeWitt's
itch Hazel Salve WI cure any ca e.
Cuts, burns, bruises and all other
sounds afe aiso qui kly ,u.,d 10y il
beware OF counteriei,s. l.. Henley.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23
beautiful Bazaar.

A bazaar. given by the ladies of the
Methodist church. has ben going ON
two nights this week. The bazaar
wh'ch W a great Sscce<-. Gas gotten
up by Miss Rosa Enory. assisted by ssv
sr I other young 'adses.
There y a~ n cafe. wh,ch was veil pet
ronized. iaacy work booth. etc.
A lovely music box was offered for the
pretticst young lady in atteecancc
Thursday night. which was awarded
Miss Lizzie Charles.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23
PcHoaocRAPHs THAT TALK
Eszsasa which Operate. o. an
Ensfrefy New Principle.

The physical properties Of sound
embrace q wide feld. and. though
one might suppose that the possible
varieties OF talkinR-machines had
been presty we'll exhausted. sach
does not appear TO be the case. A
new one has appeared IN England
which Is based on a principle alto
gesher novel. depending upon photog-
raphy for its effects. SAYS the Phiis-
delPhia Saturday Evening Post.
The Continuance In question utti-
Tres a fame. lighted at the mouth os
q pipe which Is expanded below into
a sort OF box. On one side Of the box
Is a diaphragm. against which a per-
son talks The vibrations OF the
diaphragm thus produced cause the
fame. as one might expect. to jump
up and down.
Nov, while the taking gees on. the
Jumping fame Is photographed on q
moving film. the result being 4 hand
Of varying intensity. To reprDducc
the sounds. a beam OF light is pro-
tected through this band UPON q
selenium cell which is included IN a
circuit with a battery and q tsis-
phone.
The electrical corduetivity Of the
seienium is varied by light. and ne
result Of the passing % the beam Is
20 cause variations in the current Of
the telephone circuit. Any varia.
tons In air-waves make sound. and
thus the original voice OF the speak
er Is accurately reproduced.
Sound records made In this way
can be multiplied indefinitely BY tbs
use OF Photography.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23

A burglar, while attempting TO rob
bloated bondholder of Maryville.
by mistake got into the humble resi-
dence of an editor next door. After
unsuecessfuliy fumbIing about for
suitable assets for some time he was
Disguised TO observe the tenant Of the
house sitting up in bed and laughing
at him.
Amt you old Slxindersen. the capt.
salist?" inquired the house breaker.
Nary time" chuckled the Journal
tst; "l'm the editor Of the Screaming
Eagle"
Jerusaiem," said the burglar,
looking at his stemwinder. ''and here
I've been wasting four precious hours
on this branch almshouse. say. old
quiildriver. you never poke fun at
your subscribers, do you?"
Not az the cash ones"
Exactly" said the burglar, TAX
ing out his wallet. there's six months
subscription TO call this thing square.
II there's one thing on earth I can't
stand it's satire-"--Chicago Journal.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23

DIR. Stewards Easy Labor Tablets AT
testified TO by thousand. OF grateful
mothers as blessing to their sex. En-.
dorsed by tie medical profession and
professional nurses the world over. They
are taken during the last two months
OF pregnscy ONLY. They are sold At
800 for four full months treatment
Sent 10 any address on receipt OF price
in plain sealed wrapper. Send for let
of references The Puritaulc Remedy
Company Coldsateg, Mich
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23
Personal and Social.
Happenings of Interest in and
About the Town.

The great railroad boom has struck
williamsburg. Everybody is talking
rally lines now.
Advertising may not pay, but gentle
man who used our colums few weeks
ago said he had never before gottcn srch
RENTS from an "ad." He sold a large
amount of his product by the "ad"
There will be meeting Of the Board
ofSupervisors next Wednesday.
Mrs E NJ. Brooks and son Archie, re
turned iron, weeks visit to Richmond
relatives
Wild turkeys. partridges. etc. are be
ing begged in abundance by local sport
men.
Mr.. Archer Brooks. steward Of the
Eastern State Hospitrl. was in Rich
mond this week ou business for the Hos
Pitai, returning Thursday.
Rev. W. T Roberts. rector Of the Epis
copal church, has been in Hampton, at
tending the Episcopal Convocation.
Mr. Roberts went to Richmond Thurs
day night TO get bids on a heating az
parstus for the handsome new Parish
House.
Mr.. r. II. Lee spent Tuesday in Nor
folk.
Mrs. II. D. Cole and Miss Lottie Gar.
r;ttWere in Hampt III Thursday, attend
in he Episcopal cOnvooation.
Miss Sadie Lee. Of Grove. is the guest
of her cousin, Mrs. J. X. Bellamy.
Mrs. Or. Hardy (nee Armistead) ano
Mrs Jenkins arc visiting Mrs Hardy
parents. Mr. and Mrs. K T. Armistcad
Editor S D. Sanders. Of the Floradeau
Is. d. Herald. is here. with Mr.. c. It
Bovee. T. z. A., {. so,
Mrs l.. W Lane, Jr.. and daughter
Miss Martha, leave today for Suuithheld
TO visit relatives.
Mrs. Person aud daughter Mis-,
Florence, have returned from a visit C.
Newport News.
Mrs. a L. G. Stephenson and children,
who have been spending sometime her,
with her mother. Mrs. J. X. Bcl'amy
went 20 Norfolk Tuesday. W here she vii
spend a while with her aunt Mrs. Nc
Lean, after which she will return TO her
home in Scott county.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23
CroOks-BarlOVv

TIL; marriage Of Miss Mary Barlow.
OF this city. 70 Mr. ". NJ. Crooks. q
Yorktown. took place in this city at I'll,
home of the brides parents, Wednesday
at 4 q clock.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
K. y. Crooks, father of bridegroom. IL
the presence Of relatives and 4 few invit
cd guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Crooks Will reside IN
Yorktown.
The bride is the youngest daughter OF
Nj. and Mrs. Robt c. Barlow and il
quite popular. The bridegroom Is a
well known Yorktown business man.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23
Utter Stranger EaJoy- = Very Pleas
ing Reception Tatsnaed for
Uncle Fred

The Lindsborg News. which. BY thu
way, is edited by a charming WON
an prints a story ION" the prett.
ls-yeer-old daughter OF a McPherso.
county farmer. says the Kansas CITY
journal The story opens with the
rather astonishing statement that
though Kansas born, the girl sis very
sedate and had never been Kissed
However, the editress probably
knows what she is talking about. anc
without comment we give her stOr1
a. follows:
Now il happened that the farmer
expected a visit from his brother
whom he had not seen for ten years
and the two girls of the family were
Jubilant One morning, while the ole
gentleman was out I'm the field. &
carriage stopped at the farmhouse
door and dne-lOoking young gen
tleman alightsd. The little girl saw
him, and. running out TO meet him
cried: Uncle Fred, how glad 1 an
20 have you comet The young mar
picked her up and kissed her. She
led the way into the parlor. where
she introduced Uncle Fred 20 her bis
sister, who promptly puckered up hen
lips and gave her uncle a hearty
kiss Of welcome. Half an hour later
the old gentleman arrived on the
scene, and as he entered the parlol
Uncle Fred arose. handed him his
card, and introduced himself as Mr.
SO and So, OF st. Paul, representing
The Milwaukee Harvesting Machine
eompany. The girls made their es
cape from the room, and when THEN
uncle arrived next day they waiteo
for their father to give them an in
PRODUCTION"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-11-23

White Lilly Capsu es ara positive
and guaranteed cure for all female dis
orders as thousands of grateful womei
testify. As Germicide and prophlac.
tic preventative remedy they are with
out a rival. $1.OO package lasts
month. Sent any address in a plain
seal wrapper on receipt OF price. Puri>
tanic Remedy Co. Coldwater, Mich.