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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21
Close Up The Music Boxes.

The music boxes in the saloons of Clarksburg
are nuisance to self-respecting public and make
the impression upon strangers visiting our city
that the principal sections of the city are tender
loin districts. Almost from the time one alights
from the train at the depot until he arrives in the
yery heart OF the CITY, the coarse strains of music
hoy CRATES his ears and to his surprise he finds
abatement of the noise they make even upon his
arrival in the business center. There is one con.
tinual grind from morning till night, OF harsh.
ness in melody and coarseneSs in sentiment as to
deprave those who listen and all are victims in the
matter of hearing, they are SO numerous and so
located as not to be avoided or escaped from. AS
already ntimated the character OF music is such as
to demoralize the heart and mind and not to ele.
yate and refine them. The music boxes allure the
unwary and many youth, no doubt, without an
ear for music worth the hearing is alured into the
saloons and the rest is easy. They forget to "be.
ware Of the first drink and come out of the
saloons With the, first step takenon the road that
nav lead. 70 ruin. Again, men colgregate around
and listen hour after hoRr- To- this Jaw grade Of
Snssc Ct 81 s duties in life to themselves
NJ those depsndenu upon them and to the business
nhbIic. In short there IS every tendency to de-
Grade mankind and nothing 10 these music boxes
"a elevate the human race But even if this were
mot 40. the fact that they give our hustling city
and especially the business portion the hue of the
notorious and disreputable tenderloin in the met
rbpolitan city is more than sufficient justification
for their immediate and etfectuai suppression by
the city council. The Telegram advises the pas
sage of an ordinance prohibiting them from being
onerated- anywhere in the city and let such or
dinance be passed at once and strictly enforced.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21

Hon. Elliott Northcott, though he failed to
get the plum in che contest for the federal judge
ship, has gained possibly more than the position
itself viii bring. He was brought not only into
greater prominence state politics, but attracted
national attention. The powers offered him at
once the consulship to Buenos Ayres, but he de-
clined, and already there is considerable effort to
nominate and elect him Governor Of West Virginia
in 1904. MIR Elliott need not regret his failure to
receive the judgeship, as great things politically
seem to be in store for him.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21
Great Future IEae Wsst ], yIrgIaIa Coal


Il - - q -
The merging 81 the coal interests Of this Sec
tion Of the state may mean greatdeal more 70
our people than is generally supposed. An inter
esting announcement comes from Plttsburg that
the NewYork finauciers interested in the Pennsyl.
vania railroad systems have secured control Of ell
the coal interests IN this gigantic deal and with
this ABSORPTION have full control OF the soft
coal carrying trade Of the Atlantic seaboard By
such control the Pennsylvania will supply the coast
wise trade of the Atlantic from the Pennsylvania
mines and use West Virginia coal largely fol. ex-
port trade The combiping Of the West Virginia
interests, it is announced win resultin much larger
development. and, therefore, afford employ to
many more thousands of miners and mine laborers-
The dealis strong testimonial Of the wide and
favorable reputation Of West Virginia coal and
presages amazing Industrial achvity in this Sec
ton The Telegram is glad to know that the
Watsons are retained as managers of the proper
ties, as they have demonstrated unequalled ability
in securing and maintaining astounding coopera-
ton betyeen miner and operator and in promoting
interests.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21


Is IL this con ton Or. flnri a
cslls systeinic e9tarrh MS lTlpla <.
TEN Is ssturated " eatafsh. 4hladt
coVsry n1ark aan imp adg -
the history a med etsns
medical pTofeSSion s q o9g bser 'te a
Ing = discover flid d min of ia 3
born and distrdsE ~ ieeta 81 y
grippe. All remedies se,iEied Six
adequate. f
AS soon q .DEsH Hartman innnol
th6E ft Ras' hlslbelisf Eh9t the ~
enscts Of l. grippe SAa simply
temie estArrh, = great adlnuce VS. -
IN thStEostmsptof thess elssS. AtnoE
only remained 20 end . ralisble reins
for systemio cstaFrh. sF
Here 3 new dinieulty lgope. CatafTh
had been regarded BY many physiciAne
Is . local disea9e and treated solely ~
local remedies. Such phi sicians knel
Of no systemic remedy for eatAxrhs
Other physician8TeRnrd catarrh - y
blood disease and had been IN. the hshit
Of treating It With blood medicines
which eould be Of no possible use u
systemic estarrh. q.
For time Peruns enjoyed the dis
tinctIon Of being the only systeniccar
tarrh remedy known. 1t was net even
claimed by anyone that there was an
other remedy for this exaspersting con-
dition.
Since then, however, Q great many
remedies have been proposed for sys-
ternic eAtarTh, and . great deal Of val
liable time wasted In experimenting
with other remedies. But It still re-
mains true that Psruna Is the only ape
cihc remedy for the after-e1ecta o. u
grippe, The demand for this remedy
In consequences Of the present epidemic
Of IL grippe, Il enormous. A.e
Mr.. p. Lowefy, proprietor City Hotel
Albany, Texas, says: Being advised TO
| try Peruna for la grippe and asthma,
did so with good results. I had been
feeling very pnwell for . long time, and
had asthma quite bad till ] came West
\ not well. / tried great many remedies
/ forit, but nothing was able to cure me.
- took three bottles OF Peruna and 4
am happy to say that Il is the best med-
icine ever used. am satisfied thah
Peruna is good medicine, and as such
have commended It to several of my
friends with good results. It Is seldom
give testimonial, but think this due
you. hope others may be benefited
through you and your medicines"
Every one should read DR.. Hartman's
latest lecture on la grippe. Thislecturo
viii be sent free by The Peruna Medicine
Company, Columbus, Ohio.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21
PROPOSALS FOR STREET Paw
ING. ".

Sealed proposals will be received at
the ONCE OF f. b. Haynaker, chair
man Of the street committee, until 8
FRIDAY, JUNE 81, 1901,
for paving the following streets In the
city of Clarksburg Pike street from
East side OF 9Th to 4th, and from End
street to Elk creek bridge, Main street
from 2 TO Elk creek bridge, 4th sire ct
from Pike to Elk creek bridge, In all
about $500 square yards Plans and
specifications will be seen at the once
Of the City Engineer. Each proposal
must be accompanied by certifiei
check of $4,000, made payable to the
treasurer OF the City OF Clarksburg-
The city council reserves the right TO
reject any and all 6ids. zl4..,..l----...------
+. B. HAYMAKER,
33-1t. Chairman Street Committee.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21

The flag stone pavements seem to be rather
soft but we are told that the longer they are ex-
posed to the weather the harder they become.
Great care should be exercised not to break them,
and ali the business houses should be careful in
handling heavy goods upon them. All big boxes
and barrels should be loaded and unloaded at the
rear entrance as much as possible. The council
shoufd seethat this is depe and take evsry precau.
tior to protect the pavements, if they would pre-
serve them. Otherwise, il few months the expend-
ture for flag stone may have proven waste of
money.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21

Many Democratic papers are worrying them
selves over-much about who will be the Republi-
can presidential candidate in 1904 and are making
all sorts Of suggestions. They recognize the fact
that the Republican party has any amount ofpres.
identisl timber and it is self-evident the Demo-
cratic interest in the matter is concession that
that party if there be any Of it in existence at this
time, IS without hope of success and even lacking
faith in the existence of an organization of credit
able or presentable proportions Naturally, they
would be in quest of presidential candidate for
their own party and their lack of interest in this
respect is significant and may portend the dissolu
ton Of the party On the other hand the Republi-
can papers and party are content with the present
and not worrying about the future. When the
proper time comes the party will make It's own
iections without regard to the suggestions and
discussions INDUCED in By the Democratic press.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21

Crimes lnnumerab!e followed the wake Of
Buckskin Bills Wild West here last Saturday, the
results perhaps, of the influences of that disrep-
utable aggregation. Clarksburg Just wanted to
make things realistic for little while to see how
it would go. 1t seems, however, that such realism
is not becoming to civilized people and The pres
ence of real Indians ought not to make Wages u
us A little more self restraint and less imitation
Of the COW boys will keep US quiet law abiding
people.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21

The appointment of Ex-Governor Atkinson as
Unitedstates district attorney may not suit some
but he will fill it with ability as he done before and
his wide acquaintanceship throughout the state adds
to the wisdom exercised in calling him to serve
the people in this capacity The Ex-Governor is
nos laid on the shelf by any means, but will con-
tinue to play an important part in the politics and
development of West Virginia.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21
Insurance Certificates Issued.

The auditor Of state has Issued ce :
titicates Of authority 10 the following
insurance agents in this city
Germanie FIRE.. j. Fristoe.
Metropolitan Life-Earl V. Reeder.
Penn Mutual-James o., Diltz.
Germania LIFE. j. Bond.
In the compilation Of life insurance
payments, made by the Insurance
Press, for 1870 Clarksbu g citizens
were beneticiaries to the amount Of
$1,000.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21

The Populists have repudiated Bryan and de-
cline to nominate him again for the presidency, 1t
is now in order for the Democrats to endorse their
action. as they have allowed the Populists to lead
them so long that they have not sufficient conf.
dence in themselves to take the initiative in any
important policy or measure.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21
Dir. Purinton Brings Harmony.

The selection of DR.. Purintou president Of
the State University appears to give good salts
faction all over the state and confidence prevails
that he will bring the institution out of the mud
die in which it has been the past year or SO. He
g emiaently fitted for the place in every respect
and possesses conservatism that inspires conf
dence That he will judiciously discharge the
dnties of his Office is the belief of all and that he
win receive the hearty cooperation Of all no one
aonbts. His close connection with the Institute
* vssrs past and his YARN sympathy for
scno6i ags adid assurs ICES that his worry
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21

nightly. This may be the reason they are making
such little noise these days. The weather should
not be allowed to overcome our enthusiasm in
building up the city. We will not object to the
board of trade working in their shirt sleeves and
will not regard it breach of social etiquette.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21
nIMp FoR HoEDING CouRTs.

Circuit court convenes thesecond Tuesday IN Janua
NJ Nav and September. "a
County court convenes in March, June, September and
Tleceber Of each year, always on the second Monday
Tbe Federal court holds two sessions annually nClar
bure conYeHing In April and again.in October 81 ~
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21

Maj c. D. Elliott has been an active, faithful
yorker in the republican party of this state, and
done his fpll share in winning several glorious
). He prominently Gifted fe the mar
W q - distriee enq ne appoint
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21
PROPOSALS FOR SEWERAGE.

Proposals forSewering Plkeand Main
streets in the city Of Clarksburg will
he received az the Otice u F. B. Hay
maker, chairman OF the street COM
mittee, untiI6 O'Clock p. m.
FRIDAY, JUNE2l, 1901.
Plans aud specifications will be seen
at the Office OF the City Engineer. Each
proposal must be accompanied by a
certified check Of $4,000, made paya-
hle TO the treasurer Of thecily. Thecity
council reserves the right 10 reject any
33-lt. Chairman st. Committee.
-~@~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~- ~
Good farm for sale in the best part
Of Ohio. 1t will pay any one wanting
to purchase, To- investigate before
biylng elsewhere. For information
ddreSs Lock Box Is, Austirhurg,
Ohio. 3l-St
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21

Even . Glight attack Of 4 grippe
sows the seeds OfdiscOrd and degenera-
ton although the system. Recovery
seems Impossible. The strength does
NOT return. The whole system seems
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21

deraaged. Every function Is disturbed.
Appetite and digestion demOraiLzed.
Creeping rIgors, hot flashes, cold
sweaEs and HtfuI sleep finger 10 make
life almost unbearable.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21

Hon. F. high
praise merits Perun letter written from Washington
says:
CATER having Psruna find thatn Is the
most excellent remedy grip cagrr lean
heartily recommend II any one" Yours sincerely
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-06-21

with the school and pEsaietc na rsa2py'
MAY the UniYersity underhis management march
steadii9 onward ana upward.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-12-20
FAIRBANKS BITTER PILL.
Bakers Appointment.

Senator Fairbanks, of Indiana
and his friends in Washington have
been doing great deal Of thinking
since President Roosevelt announc-
ed that he would appoint Mr.. Bev-
eridge's candidate, Judge Baker, to
the circuit court of the Hoosiel
state, and the more they think the
more they are inclined to believe
the president was actuated by a de.
sire to break down the Fairbanks
political organic ,tion in Indiana.
The Fairbanks men say there il
absolutely no other explanation oI
the matter, as Beveridge's candidate e
was opposed by almost every re.
publican politician and officeholder
judicial and otherwise, in the state
Of Indiana. Senator Fairbanks
would not even indorse Baker aftel
he knew that he was to be appoint
ed, and he feels his defeat in ths
matter keenly, because he knows il
will be accepted by the republicans
of Indiana and other states as a no
tification that the president hal
turned him down.-Telegram.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-12-20
NO.. 16.
The Jasper Treasurer's Quarterly Report
oil Right.

EDITOR CoURIEK-We notice by
report Of proceedings Of Jasper town
trustees in last weeks COURIER,
that 1t is stated that the quarterly
report Of Treasurer j. p. Huther
was found by the committee which
examined il as not correct, and was
referred back to him for correction.
This is an evident mistake in the
minutes Of the clerk, as the under.
signed composed the COMMITTEE,
and reported the report as correc- !,
and it was approved by the Boar
rs the endorsement upon the repol.
will show. We reported that the
treasurer had not charged himself
with any theater license fses since
last February, but upon examina-
ton it was found he had not re-
ceived any,-the town marshal not
having paid them over to him as re-
quired by ordinance, and a com.
mittee was appointed 10 look up
that matter.
JOHN II. GERBER,
JOHN GEIER,
Trustees Com.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-12-20
Freirht Trains-Old and New.

One of the great eastern railroad
trusts, Some Is years ago, used
freight cars that would not average
above 10000 capacity, Of which IS
to 20 made full load for the en-
gines then used. At present the
average capacity of the freight cars
used is not less than 10000, the
least estimate of which so to 90
make a full load for the engines
now used, all owing TO the i'm
proved methods and machinery. II
took this same number of practical
men to operate the trains then as at
present, for which service they re-
ceived better rates than now, though
the traffic is a fraction higher now
than then, wherefore If the owners
could pay better wages then under
the above mentioned conditions and
yet have a fair margin, | would like
to know where all the gelt is going
that all these modern improvements
must necessarily create. Or, if they
were not operating the system on q
good margin then, where did they
get the stuff to make the improve
ments? If il came from capitalistic
enterprise what motive had they in
enterprising. What prompted them
to invest? Surely none other than
the hope of reward.
What | want to know is, where
or how the workingmen have been
hettered by all these great improve
ments? Mostly the genius Of their
own brains and solely the labor Of
their own hands.
/ Following is a specimen of a gen.
eral notice: The general working
hours shall be nine hours per day
in all departments Of these shops,
except Saturday, which shall be
five hours, taking effect to-day aud
to continue until further notice.
Most Of these men are married
and hsve families, the wage they
receive is 12la cents per hour, they
live in dens, build mansions aud
vote the republican ticket as rule.
Appeal to Reason.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-12-20

In the past few weeks wells have
been sunk in various parts Of Perry
county and are now running good
flow of oil. Others have been opened
in Martin county near Shoals and
Loogootee, where also strong flow
of gas was found. Birdseye is To-
Gated about mid way between these
two oil and gas regions, and the cit
izens Of the town should investigate
the matter with the view Of boring
u we'll, if they expect to keep up
with prosperous towns OF Southern
Indiana. The timber is becoming
scarce and II is only a matter Of
time when the spoke, post, hoop
pole aud lumber industries will be
! thing Of the past in this part Of
the country. Should gas or oil be
found these would soon be replaced
" other industries Of a more last.
ng character. Now is the time for
Birdseye to come to the front.
Who will make the move?-Birds-
eye News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-12-20
Mans Best Friend.

The travellers best friend is that
queer little yellow boy named lemon.
TO down to the nearest grocery
and you will find him dressed in
travelling coat Of white tissue paper,
ell ready to start with you on your
journey, and to do many a kindly
deed for you.
In the f,s: place, if you feel a lit
tie "out Of sorts" and as though
you can't put one foot after anoth-
er, squeeze little lemon juice into
a glass of fresh water, drink it and
feel refreshed.
Or if you have a case Of genuine
malaria, when every bone aches,
and you have a "brown feeling in
your mouth" besides being 40
tired" all the time, squeeze more
!smon juice into fresh water
enough to make very sour bever-
age-and drink freely OF it many
times in the day.
For this little yellow boy is foe
to sour stomach, and alwaysready
for fight against indigestion.
If you have throbbing headache
slice a lemon and rub the bits over
the brow and the pain will soon g
away. If your hair is falling out
rub slices of lemon thoroughly into
the roots and o2er the scalp, wash
ing the head afterward with warm
soft water. Squeeze lemon juice
into milk, rub the mixture over th'
face and neck every night and 70,
will rejoice in the fresh glow of ycn
complexion.
Mix. lemon juice and elycerine
rub your hands with it at night, ant
if you are not too nervous wear larg
old gloves and you will wonder a
their dazzling whiteness.
When a bee stings or WASP
sticks ong into your face toucl
the hurt spot with pure lemon juice
Ii you have a wart or vexatiou
corn, rub lemon juice on with I'm
firing zeal, and bid defiance to mos
,quitoes with the touch Of your littl
yellow friend.
A cup Of tea is always improved
by slices Of fresh lemon and we al
know how a well-mixed lemon
squash can revive the weary stom
ach. If you 60 on water voyag'
you must certainly take it with you
for pure lemon juice will rout al
giddiness and seasickness.
And the little sour yellow fruit i
az good as a Doctors help to cur
sprains and bruises, or lady,
maid to remove brown freckles anC
red patches and sunburn.
These are only few Of the man!
kindly deeds of friend Lemon, anc
liz you once try him as a travelling
companion you will never again g
away without him.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-12-20
Our Agricultural School.


"Purdue secured only sixth place
in the sweepstakes judging contes
a. the Chicago live stock show las
week, but captured five firsts in in
dividual judging. Ely, '02, secured
first on Poland China hogo; Rob
bins, '02, on Angus cattle; Erdel
'O4, on Cotswold sheep; Smith
'O3, on sheep, and Johnson, '0i, or
horses. The boys captured 81 il
prize money"
Purdue has one Of the best agri'
cultural colleges in the country, and
the prosperous farmers Of the Pock'
ct can do no better by their sons
than give them a couple Of winters
at this school, where they can learn
the science as well az the art ol
Evansville Courier.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-12-20

Huntngburg Argus.
Rev. j. j. Ileerl has given up his
newspaper work at Buffalo, N. T.,
and is back in this city with his
family. He has accepted a call to
a church in Brazil, N. Y.
Gardner Beebe was up before
Mayor Schwartz on a charge Of as
sault and battery committed on his
aged wife. On plea of guilty he
was fined $25 and costs, Monday.
Joe Benedict, Of Gentryville, Ind,
for many years popular brakeman
for Conductor l.. B. Jenkins on the
Louisville Evansville accommoda-
ton, was badly scalded by the
bursting Of the boiler Of Southern
engine at Youngstown, KY, Tues
day night.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-12-20
Wise Sayings.

The public likes as well to read
interesting matter in the advertising
pages as in the news pages.
The strongest point Of the ad.
should always appear last, since
last impressions are retained long
est by the mind.
When you reckon the people OF
your own acquaintance who are
wholly lacking in sense Of humor,
you will readily see how the humor-
Gus ad. fails Of it's purpose be it ev-
er 80 humorous. Printers Ink.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-12-20
Increased Cost OF EQ uipmen&.

Operating officials of the various
roads stand aghast at the great in-
crease that has Of late years taken
place in the cost Of railroad equip
ment. One Of the foremost Of them
in speaking Of this matter, aaid that
an engine, which between 1893 and
1897 cost from 5000 to $4,000,
would now cost SIS, 600, and recent
improvements swelled the cost OF
the highest type Of passenger and
freight locomotives to $4,000 to
$17 900. Coming to passenger
equipment the baggage car OF the
resent day costs 5000 more than in
The period named above, and the
coaches $500 and $500 more; din
ing cars. parlor cars and sleeping
cars 81 500 to $1,000 more, and Z
freight car, which formerly cost $4OC
to 5000, now costs $500 to 81 900.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-12-20
JASPER INDIANA. FRIDAY DECEMBER 20, 1901.

modify it little, and say, that is
one Of the most worst outrages ever
committed by any American citizen
or Hottentot. K. l.. FRAZIER.
Marion, Ind.