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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-03

fire loss of 100000. in Salem, Harrison
county, while sad afiliction at the same time
tells eloquent story OF the growth and regenera-
ton of West Virginia. Six or seven years ago the
town of Salem was quite an insignificant spot on
the map of the state, compared with towns that
she has now surpassed. The entire village at that
time could have been purchased for considerable
less than half the amount represented in the loss
by fire early last Sunday morning. The discovery
and development of Oil in the vicinity of Sale IN
worked wondersfor the town, until just before the
fire it was thriving, bustlng little city, contain
ing business and other establishments as extensive
and as well housed as any Wheeling can boast or
The extent of the fire loss at Salem has been a
revelation to- many who were not acquainted with
it's present Importance and wealth But Salem is
not alone in this category. Such towns are scat
tered all over the state, and it is only when some
afltction or disaster occurs that they are brought
to public notice, and reveal TO the ignorant public
the wonderful strides the state has made in recent
years.-Wheeiing Intelgencer
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-03

The Wheeling Register has prospectus in
this issue, which fully explains itself. If you de-
sire to keep posted on the affairs of nation and
state you will do we'll to subscribe for this very
valuable state paper in West Virginia. Read the
prospectus for subscription price
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-03

The Telegram droveithome. hard. 1t only tot k
l.ner 10 pr~vsHe cyec a haifcoiumn Of ramb-
aahings.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-03

A burglar entered the Telegram office through
rear window last Tuesday night and burglarized
the business managers DESK securing about $40
in cash. He has not been appreheDded as yet
About the only consolation we get out of the in.
cdent is the fact that the haul was not of suifi
ciens amount as to make US close up shop, as
would have been the case with some newspapers
we know of. We will continue to do business as
usual We are very thankful for sympathy ex.
pressed by members of the fraternity and hope
they may never have such tough luck
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-03

The practice of malgning ones fellow citizens
advance unworthy and selfish political interests
serves only that contempt severestslence brings
ID stamps the party who INDUCES in it as william
the blacklist dye But when The green eyed
houster of lealousy bnks his hoary lashes in such
nbecoming way, it stirs to deepest pity for the
ecrepit and we would not turn the tables on him
that account. Long since consigned to re-
oteness less visible than the grave, we will let
m rest in peace
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-03

Ie kilograms relief fund for the Salem
RS has reached $780,. In addition to the
pms already publishedlM. B. Cprkenasll
Is, John W Davis 81 Judge Harrison S.
unknown party ST..
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-03
FRIDAY. JAN. 3, 1902.

The temperance people at Salem appealed 70
.,a ,ota,-s ~ that town first upon the burning"
issue there and met overwhelming defeat. lnelr
next step was to await upon the sheriff here and
Isv the SITUATION before him.. Notwithstanding
ahat Ugly charges have been made against high Of
6c;als Of the county, the sheriff and his deputies
have ever exercised due diligence in the execution
of all warrants and papers placed In theeEs hanos.
They have done their full duty and cansoe depend
ed up on to do so in the future The salem people
however, who are at the head of the movement 10
crnsh out the LIQUOR traffic rhere admit that they
have not done all in their power heretofore, but
express themselves as determined to leave no stone
nnturned now. Some of their previous methods
and utterances have won fos them the term, ia.
natics," an entirely unwarranted appellatlon' we
believe. Be that as it may nothing but the very
best common sense should prevail and nothing
should be done in passion Let GOODNESS prevail at
ali times. On the other hand the officers OF the
town can do much to regulate the traffic and II 1t
must prevail can confne it to mitch. more decent
limitation than heretofore. Much depends upon
the attitude they take The sheriff has done right
N assure the thirteen Salem citizens, among whom
were Jesse F. Randolph, Rev. L. L. Gardner ana
Rev. w. M Blair, that he was ready to cooperate
with them in an official way, but that he would not
90 beyond legitimate bounds. 1t is up to them and
NOT HIM or his deputies to secure warrants against
the violators. When they do this he. will do the
rest. The presence of a deputy there was demand
ed and the sheriff has sent NIB Curkendall to the
place. not to do police duty butt tohave quietlng
effect and 10 serve papers andm4ke arrests when
legally required of him. He may stay there day
or month The threats INDUCED in to burn proper
~ snd to commit murder, if true, are the fore
runners of bad state OF affairs 10 come but we
sincerely hope that Harrison. county and Salem in
Darticular will never come TO such p disgraceful
nd savage state of affairs We counsel moderation
both sides and hope the feeling MY soon be
er there.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-03

The holiday trade was simply immense aud
largest in the city's history. Telegram adver-
srs had an especially large. trade and got their
|ney's worth several times for advertising. When
want big end qiRes retsrns, for your
pey spent in adsertiss TIE Telegram Is the
per paperto place It'd and If you want 10 do a
business all the yeaf knd. you should keep
antly advertising id Telegram.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-03

he Merchants National Bank statement pub
d in thisissue is fine one and speaks weltfor
excellent institution. Read it.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-03

he Salem Express faped la1 ,Seek the
fund started by rhS lseJSgram and says,
Salem people should appreciate the kind eff.
pf the Telegram and we are sure they will.
doing they of course dc. mot forget the givers
ally
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
CaIye'. Monument.

Nine. Calve n few years ago had her
tomb designed, explaining that she
~shuddered to think Of the possibility OF
being buried amid lnartlstic surround
ings: also that she did not wish to gi,e
her mother the trouble of having n
headstone made for her. She had the
tomb designed by Denys Puech. and its
principal features are the two statues
of the prima-donna herself. which flank
it-one as Ophelia and the other as
Carmen. The Ophelia shows the hap
less heroine being drawn toward the
void by phantom voices. 1t Is intended
TO show the ethereal side of Nine.
Calves art. Willie Carmen shows the
material.
Both are tragic roles" she says In
speaking of her tomb: but. then. death
is not amusing except. possibly. TO
ones heirs. | shall have it erected ell
ther in Pere-la-Chalse or on the ground
surrounding my chateau in the south
OF France. Either place, | suppose.
would be peaceful enough. though |
take it for granted | would not hear
any noise If there were any. not ever
If II full orchestra played a Wagner
overture. although If they struck up
the 'Habanera' | am not so sure that |
should not come out and sing it for
them"
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
kEPIHlS DATE.
Nothing Charged Hands, However.
Exceni neniniscenccs

Nothing Charged Hands. However.
Except "Reminiscences.
81 think no began as he entered an
Office building on Griswold street II
backed up TO the radiator with his coat
tails spread wide APART think l
address Mr.. Blank!'
Yes, sir: you d." was the reply OF
the occupant as he reached for and
| lighted the stub of q cigar.
And do you recognize me?"
cant say | do"
Il am the party who was here a year
sgs-just n year ago today. At the
tine | asked you if you had any chores
10 10, and you said you hadn't. You
further added that you hadn't any
money TO pay for chores or to do any
thing else with"
Il presume you are correct"
81 hesitated under the cireum-
/ stances" continued the caller, ito
strike you for a cash contribution. but
finally did so. Do you remember
your replyY
Hardly; but | don't think you got
any cash"
Not Il rcd cent, sir. Your reply was
that you we're dead broke and couldn't
boy a postage stamp. but you seemed
10 feel for me. Yes, there was a touch
of pathos in your tones as you asked
me to call later on-a year later. | jot-
ted the Gate down in my memorandum
book. and here | am. Can 4 indulge in
the hope that the cash contribution is
now readyY'
Not at ALL" sighed the smoker. No.
| Lave nothing for YOU
still financially hard up?"
lust the same"
NO change for the better in the
year?'
Not the slightest"
And how do you feel toward me on
this cceasion!'
The same us on the last"
TN. Um,' said the a at the ra-
Giafor. We'll. your financial condition
can't lie helped, can It'll"
Il don't see how"
Its embarrassing to both OF us, but
We rlust make the best of it, | suppose.
Shall | call again a year later?
III you please"
81 will. | will jot down the date and
be here on time. In this course, which
is I. departure from my usual pro-
gramine. | am actuated, as you will I'M
derstanJ. by your seeming solicitude
for my welfare. Next to cold cash l
haiiacr for solicitude. | might add that
If you were to put forth extra efforts
and co a little hustling you would
probably have u quarter ready for me
next tine. but | do not wish TO harrow
up your sensitive feelings. We will
hope for the best. and meanwhile"-
And meanwhile he backed against
the steam pipes and jumped away and
went out and left the door open. and
the man with the cigar stub smiled
and elevated his feet and patted him
self on the back for his good will to-
ward ali men.-Detroit Free Press.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
scc.nnle cs,npnnzecs.

Writing II the Lcadon Graphic. 81
Harry Johnston. X. c. B.. has MECH IL
say nboat Strange monkeys. chinlDan-
sees and balloons found by him in the
Uganda pra.ectorate. His special pet
Is Miss Eleanor Malirayers. Elcaacr is
utmost human. The natives told the
explorer Il great deal aboGt the chin
pa:i.cp's habits. sach as its building
'.houses" (shcl.ersi in the trees. They
said that II is the male chimpanZee's
habit TO sleep With his baci, to tie tree
trunk. The natives of Toro repeat the
assertions of Emin pasha to the effect
that the chimpanzecs are rather fond
of beating with their bands hollow
tree trunks which they find in the fors
est and of shouting in accompaniment
to this primitive music. The chimpaa-
ices are certainly very noisy when tl.ey
believe themselves to be unobservoG.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
STARS THAT COME AND GO
A Mystery which Harvard Observe
tory Photographs Solved.

A uvstery which Harvard Observe
tory Photographs Solved.
One of the great scientific mysteries
for n long time was the apparent dis
appearance and temperance from
time TO time OF certain little stars-httle
to the unaided human eye at least. The
solution of this puzzle is an Interesting
example of what photography and the
adaptation of spectroscopy to the uses
of what Is called astrophysics have ac-
comnlished for astronomy in the last
half century.
Astronomers had for centuries OBJ
served bright stars which eeme TO
go out suddenly anC from no evident
cause; then after u time bright stars
~rroppeared in the same relative posi-
tions in the sky. The inference was
naturally that something dimmed the
brilllancv of these bodies temporarily,
and they were therefore called "varia-
bIes." b. comparing the Photographic
plates of the same region in the great
collection at the Harvard observatory
In Cambridge 1t was possible to n
lust how often a variable star appear
ed. how long 1t was visible before 1t
vanished and how its surroundings
changed In the meantime.
When speetroscopy was added to the
astronomers meal of investigation
aud by its agency the individual chem
jcal characteristics of the different
heavenly bodies were recorded. includ-
ing some bodies which are invisible
from the earth even with the aid OF a
telescope. there came the discovery
that the yarlables were really twin
stars revolving about each other. SO
that one sometimes eclipsed the other.
and Il single point of light appeared
where the two had been seen before.
More curious still. however, n more
important to the astronomer was the
revelation that in many cases one or
the twins was nonlumin0us. the result
being that when it came between Its
brother star and the earth a bright
spot seemed to disappear from the sky
altogether for the time being.
The center of stellar photography In
this country and, indeed. In the world
is the Harvard observatory. and there
pictures of the heavens have been TAX
en- Systematically night by night for
nearly twenty years until now there
are more than 10000 negatives filed
away and catalogued so as to form a
kind of library which contains a CON-
plete history OF the celestial bodies
from the time the work began. the only
history of its kind In existence. With
the Harvard photographs Mt hand 1t Is
of course n simple matter to calculate
the periods" of va cable stars-that IL
to say the intervals between their ap-
pearances In the sky. Nearly oil Of
the newly discovered stars Of the last
few years have been found In the mi
mute scrutiny to which each of the
negatives is subjected at the obserya-
tory.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
Girl Champion GLASS Blower.

The champion glass blower of the
wood. Pa. who is employed in Glen
oldcn. She Is only eighteen years Old
and Is pretty and vivacious. Miss Az.
new Is an expert In making antitoxin
bulbs. screw and goose necks and can
blow 1000 of each rs a days work.
She is also skillfui in fancy glass blow
ing.
Miss Agnew says the work does not
effect her lungs or her general health
She declares that during the past two
years her lungs have become stronger
and that she has Increased In weight
from ITO to 100 pounds since taking VI
mems NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Record.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
8EKEeMseNS
BALD ALL HIS LIFE.
william Behee of Wilkesbnrre Z
study For Physicians.

STUDY TOT Ihysica&hss
William or "Baldy'' Behee is one of
Wilkesbarre's unique characters. He
was born without any hair Oh his head,
and at the age of fifty he is still With
out my. His head has always been as
smooth Us a billiard ball. When a
Younger man. Behee visited nearly all
the prominent physicians In the coun-
try to see If they could make hair
grow. All the doctors said 1t was a re-
markablc case.
A noted French specialist while on q
visit to this country heard of Behee's
ease from a New York doctor and came
here to see him. He remained for a
half day with the Wilkesbarrc man,. ex-
aiming his head. Upon his return to
Paris he wrote for Behee TO come to
France for an examination, promising
to pay all expenses. but he declined.
The latter had an idea thatthe French
doctor wanted to place him in a mu-
scum, but that was not his purpose.
He merely wanted to exhibit him to
the medical school of Paris. A trip
was also contemplated to Berlin and
Vienna.
A young man one time came near
losing his life on account of Behee's
bald head. His name was Michael
Cough, q barber's apprentice in the
shop of Alexander Schwartz. in this
city. When Behee was a young man,
he did not mind going around Wilkes
barre minus his hair, but when he went
out of town he was very particular
about his personal appearance. He
purchased q wig from q New York i'm
porter, who got 1t from a house in
London. Whenever Behee ven Out OF
town he always wore the wig. This
changed his appearance altogether. One
day he vas going to New York and
stopped in at Schwartz's shop to get a
shave. Young Coughs chair was the
only one empty. He had never met
Behee before, having come here from
the country.
Behee thought he would have some
fun with the young man. He told him
he wanted a hair cut. The young d
turned to get a pair Of scissors, and as
he did so "Baldy" snatched the wig
from his head and threw 1t over In the
corner OF the room. When Cough turn
cd around again and beheld Behee's
bald head. he tainted and fell TO the
floor. He was removed to his home.
where he remained for some months.
At one time It was thought he would
not recover. He seemed like a man in
dclirium trcmens. He would be seized
with commissions and cry out: "0h. see
that mans head, He has no hair!'-
Wilkesbarre Letter In Philadelphia
Times.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
ru,.ror v~,,,,.,,.. Versatility.

Emperor william of Germany can
talk fuently In six languages. He has
written n play and conducted its re-
llcarsal. No man lives a buster life
than lie. hut Oh the discovery of the
lscent.en rays he telegraphed Tor Pro
fesser Eoenigen and talked with him
for hours. lie has written Il public
prayer ard conducted a choir. He can
cook his dinner. can play chess,
paint pictures or draw caricatures. He
has learned engineering and studied
electricity. Though he can use only
one arm, be can shoot game for four
hours ut the rste of two n minute. He
has over Il hundred titles and is IN adj
miral In three of tie biggest Eavies.
In twenty-five years he has shot $4,000
lead Of game. lie changes his dress a
dozen times n day. has Il dc2en vaiets
and his wardrobe is worth 100000
CLiccgo News.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
A Gigantic Tunnel,

The subject of Il tunnel connecting
Ireland and Scotland has been brought
Before the British government, and the
project will be pushed If the requisite
financial support can be obtained. The
estimated cost is $4,000 900. The route
Professionally selected is from Stran-
raer. in Scotland. to Belfas.. In Ireland.
The total distance Is 51ia miles. of
which 3iR miles would be tunnel and
% miles Of the tunnel would be under
the sea. along n line where the maxi
mum depth Is 4S0 feet. Electric mo-
tors would be used TO drive the trains
at an average speed of sixty to seventy
miles per hour.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
Worlds Greatest Flower Market.

The greatest flower mart In the world
Is the famous Coyent Garden market
in London. and to catch a peep of this
center of activity at Easter time Is a
revelation. This flower headquarters
for the worlds greatest city was estab-
lished about three-quarters OF n centu-
ry ago In a most modest manner Now
1t occupies Il vast glass rooted brick
building. This immense structure is d.
vided iato hundreds of separate little
stalls. each presided over by n man or
woman. but viewed from one of the en-
frances the hall appears to be heaped
up ten feet high with one vast mass of
hloom.-W oman's Home Companion.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
pnffi'n

Two parrots belonging to Nine. Patti
are a source of constant amusement to
every one near them. and there could
not b. II greater contrast. for. while one
talks and sings all day long, initiating
its mistress trills In a weird, thin
voice, the other is constantly silent.
The farmer only cost $105 and the Int
ter $1,000. for he was represented to
be tie finest talking parrot alive.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
Special Features.

niIiionnires Of the United states; Parti-
cuiars About Three Thousand American
Magnatss. Organized labor; Strength Of the
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
RuIIer n Fine Cook.

General Butler is such an excellent
cook that he would have little difficult
~ in obtaining a chefs position in n
first class hotel. In his younger days,
before he reached his high military
rank, his brother officers used to say
that Redvers Butler could make an
nppetizing dinner out Of old saddles
when rations were short on n cam
paign. Another distinguished soldier
who shares with General Butler a Won
derful skill In the gastronomic art is
Major General Baden-Powell.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15

You say he has In automobile?" said
Miss Cayenne.
"Yes."
"And he has been using 1t for some
timer
lie has"
"iIe must be very clever"
81 don't see why owning an automo-
bile shows that one is clever"
lit isn't owning it. my dear. that
shows superior inte!ligenee-it's being
able to fix it when it breaks down six
Or eight miles from home."-Washing
ton Star.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
The Mortality WIN Soon Begin.

what do you mean by saying that
baseball causes more deaths than all
other sports combined?'
Its responsible for the funerals Of
at least 10000 grandmothers Of Office
boys every year."-New York Evening
World.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
LOCIcnl.

Lady TO woman whose husband has
Just been sent to Jail for wife beatlnG)
Why co you think your husband will
miss you?
Woman-He'll miss me because he
can't hit ne.-Judge.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
Loves Why,

"Do you believe in the saying, Love
will find a wayY"
"Oh, yes. Love will find q way all
right. but it isn't always the best way.
Sometimes it's the way to the poor
house, Chicago Post.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-05-15
Not Io,r r,ouph to.s,o,I.

Mrs. Wigwag-Does your husband
Keep liquor in the house?
Mrs. Guzzler-Not very long.-Phila-
lelphia Record.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-28
HIS VERY CLEVER WORK

A. O. - OF Seattle and Alaska has had
OF the United States
Of big medals by the dreo
who claim that ne secured them BY n'-
presidency OF S''-
graphical
Mr. Jackson thrived BY
loosely combining great many ineud
located half doen
times Mr. Jackson was
of dollar head For
himself president and s COLI
modest Individual whom Jackson DIS
people knew who the treasurer on account OF
retiring disposition.
carefully clipped selections
publications neperssd with cuts borrowed from the
Finally Of Including vice
Prince
President jackson determined 20 nssa the North
Pole His plan TO borrow sleigh and reindeer RON santa ~
sending back the and
sianing the Arctic Ice to
telephone BACK
Alaska Geo
willing dues for the
be fed on compressed hay
n In he o the sled
the surprising lack Of In
ter~ss OF the OF society appealed
Claus for the
his acclimated reindeer and private sled
eight hundred
getting TO themselves and
demanding value received
WORLDS and the of re included usual the Prince
Then society With SO telescope fer the
beginning he started after members he had
measure yet
Charleston c.
medals brilliant hue and design which
handed him his researches the
commissioners recovered these
medals :. 1900. "a. -. -. :. -.
societies who paid their
dues like little and thought they getting something
VIII probably return 20 this city with
a china al one dollar head