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Smyrna times., 1902-06-25

HE HAD RECOVERED FROM HIS SPREE AMI
RETURNED FROM CHINA.
the minister was engaged. and anO;hG
twenty-four, hours would have mae,
the Widow Jones Mrs. Davis, when il
walked Caleb. He had recovered from
his spree and returned from China.
81 wouldn't have blamed you a Bit
he said to the astOnished wife when hC
learned what was about to happen. 60!
course you thought l was dead. AM t.
was all right for you to marry AnsOA
l might have written, but somehow b
never got around to it. Sorry to hav,
made any trouble"
And when Anson Davis heard Of tie
arrival and came rushing over with his
eyes bulging out Caleb gave him q
hearty handshake and said:
Hope | haven't disappointed ycl
Anson. 1t was mighty kind of you e.
offer to marry Mary, and I'm glad size
accepted you, but my coming h0mc
knocks it all out, of course. Don't fee
hard toward me, old man."
"Im disappointed. of course" replied
Anson, but | suppose I've, got to pr
up with it, How's the heart trouble$'
"Awfully bad"
well. maybe you won't last long. II
was a sort Of mean trick, but remem.
Der that | stand ready to marry Mary
whenever you drop out"
1t was a year before Caleb had any
further adventure. although his heart
trouble grew worse. and the doctors
told him he was liable to drop dead
any day. He went away one day on q
seven mile journey to visit sister, and
while crossing a bridge on which a
crowd had gathered to watch the flood
the bridge gave way with a crash ant
thirty-six people were swallowed up il
the rushing waters. That Caleb was
among the swallowed there could no
De doubt, as half a dozen people wh'
knew him saw him go down. Durln;
the next three weeks most of the bod
les were discovered, and his was among
the number. The widow identified !
oy dozen different marks and haC
Deen very particular about 1t, because
Anson Davis had said:
Mary, OF course / shall marry yol
when the year is up. and we can't af
lord TO have any more mistakes"
Ihe body was duly buried and tn
weeds were put on for the second time
Inc tombstone over the grave saiC
mat Caleb was not dead but only gonl
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25

Which is selling rapidly Buying large quantities. pre-
pared to offer special inducements buyers The
this fence the durability of which
proves that the TODAY.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
ALsTH
ltsSi its.Ssi s GRANGE

. . 40 Slb "a - 30 ~ IN
The man who insures his life is
wise for his family.
The man who insures his health
is wise both for his family and
himself.
You may insure health by guard
ing it. 1t is worth guarding.
At the first attack Of disease,
which generally approaches
through tie LIVER and mani
tests itself in innumerabIe ways
TAKE
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25

1t was a struggle between AnsOn Da.
Wis and Caleb Jones as to who should
win the love and the hand of Mary
Doyle. There was rivalry, but no i'll
feeling. When Caleb won the prize, An
son slapped him on the back and said:
"All right, Caleb. You are the lucky
man. | don't believe l was ready to
marry just yet anyhow I'll wait two
or three years and then marry your
widow"
"That's mighty kind of you." answer
ed Caleb. Il have heart trouble and
may not live a year, and the thought
that you'll take my place will make me
die content"
Six months after the marriage Caleb
Jones went down to the city on bust!
ness. He had never been drunk in his
life, but he got drunk to celebrate this
occasion. While in a befuddled state
he was carried aboard of Il ship bound
for the east, and when his sober senses
returned he was On blue water. Mean
while, as he did not return to his vii
lage home, an alarm was raised, and
for the space of three weeks Caleb fig
ured in the public press and police re
ports as "mysteriOusly missing" Tho2
a body was found in the river identi.
fed as his and shipped home for burial.
Soon after the funeral Anson Davis
called on the widow and said:
MARY, l don't know whether Caleb
ever told you about it or not, but there
was an understanding between us that
in case he died was to step into his
shoes"
Il believe he did mention something
of the kind" replied the relict.
THAT was kind of him and saves any
further explanation. l guess you
thought almost as much of me as you
did of him, but he happened to save
your life from a COW one day while
was out of town. Poor Caleb! We
shall miss him and mourn for him, but
at the end of the year we'll be mar
ried"
That settled it. The days and week,
and months went by, and the widow
put off her weeds and Arson bOugh
his wedding suit. The marriage da!
was set, the friends were invited anC
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
The Mischievous Greyhound Puppy.

The MischievOus Greyhound Puppy.
Greyhound puppies have the reputa.
tiOn of being the most mischievOus of
the mischicyous brotherhood of pup
pies. They inherit this to some extent.
for Il large percentage of grcyhOunds
when grown up are inveterate thieves
and chicken killers not from any par
ticular Ice, but because lit is their ma
ture to-" and they have not the moral
sense which other dogs possess.
The writer recently remarked when
stopping in a country inn that one Ct
the greyhounds which were allowed
the run of the house had stolen the hu:
ter from the breakfast table. "Ah."
was the reply. II reckon he almost live
on that"
1t is considered specially good fol
young greyhOunds to be boarded OF:
or walked" when there is danger Of
overcroWding at home; but. as hi-h
authority puts it, ''the list of their de-
linquencies, including murdered cats
fowls, ducks, torn clothes and hoe
steads laid waste ana devastated" ma :.
be made Up for by win ut Altc1r /.
compensation for the puppies ms
deeds.-Loudcn Spectator
Smyrna times., 1902-06-25
Two Men Qn0
A "WidOw''
By WILSON PARKS
Copyright, 1902, by the
$. S. Mcclure Company

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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11

Before buying go and see Ed j.
Coleman for diamonds and high class
gold jewelry. 34-tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11
The Central Commercial College And
School Of Shorthand,

The Central Commercial College and
School OF Shorthand is making prepa-
rations for very extensive repairs
along several lines on their already
splendid and comfortable rooms. Adj
ditions OF considerable new and mod
ern furniture and number Of new
machines forthe Typewriting Depart
ment. These additions, with the al
ready fine equipment, will place the
Central Commercial College among
the most comfortable and best equip
ped schools Of its kind in the country.
There will also be an addition of two
more teachers to the faculty. Look
out for Observation-Disclosures week.
To give those interested in securing
business education, some idea OF the
work being done by this popular
school, we append the following list Of
students, who have accepted positions
in the last few days, and have not been
included in the lists already publish
ed.
Miss Laura Jett, stenographer for
Mr.. Harvey Smith, atty. at law.
Miss Mary Reid. stenographer for
Kelley Il Bowen, Rea! Estate
Miss LOWE Rector, stenogapher for
City Atty. c, W. Moore.
Miss Mary Goldman, stenoyrapher
for NelmS Real Estate Co.
Miss Arab Shaw, stenographer for
Fristoe \ Yost. Insurance Co.
Miss Emma Stotler, stenographer
for metropolitan Insurance Co.
Miss Anna Ward, stenographer for
Mayor Grille.
Mr.. E. J. Stout, bookkeeper and
stenographer f,r Collins Lumber Co.
Mr. Walter Nutter, bookkeeper and
stenographer for Peoples Bank.
Mr.. d. d. Evans. with Emmons s.
Hawkins Co., Hardware, Huntington,
West Va.
Mr.. l. T. Moneypenny, stenoerapher
for Perry Coal Co.
Mr.. r. f. L. johnson, with Arm
strong, Crislp, Day s. Co.
Mr.. R. W. Mathes, with Dauterman
Bros.
Mr.. f. F, Goodwin, with Fa!rmont
Coal Co.
Miss Laura Smith. stenographer for
Hornor, Gaylord x Go.
Mr.. Chas o. Kane, with j. f. R,
Sine Shoe Co. 36 1t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11
Picnics The Fourth.

Successful picnics were given in var
ious sections OF the. county the 4th.
Bridgeport's Sunday schools enjoyed
themselves immensely alta union pic
mic. Johnstown had a celebration at
which there was a speech making.
West Milford had basket dinner and
festival at night for the benefit OF
the Baptist church. Centennial Hal!
with park surrounding was the scene
of an enjoyable time and plenty TO eat
and drink. Pritchard's grove near
Atlas glass factory was a pleasant
place for the picnic and platform
dance that was held there all day and
a portion Of the night. The people OF
Wyatt and surrounding country cele-
brated ona big scale and showed big
store Of patriotism.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11
CHANGE IN CLOTHING STORE.
Messrs. Loar and White Purchase In
terests Of Their Partners.

L. L. Loar and j. NJ. White, for
mer partners in the firm OF Northcott,
Morris s. Co., have purchased the en-
tire interests of Guy L. Morris and G.
A. Northcott. The business will be
continued in the name OF Loar and
White. 1t will be their purpose to
stand by the excellent reputation they
have gained the past seventeen
months, by having the largest, most
complete clothing and mems furnish
ing store in this part Of the state by
maintaining the high quality Of the
goods they sell and giving such per-
feet fits that are equal TO tailor made.
They will take pride in selling only
such goods as will stand the test of
wear and please while being worn, al
ways striving togiye the full worth
Of every dollar you spend with them.
Examine how their goods are made,
the style, the perfect tit, the quality
and you Will be more than pleased.
Judging from the liberal patronage
they have received and business in
creasing every week, more and more
Of the people are learning to appreci-
ate good thing, and that their act
tive efforts and untirinG energy have
won the kindly good will OF the peo-
pie. This inspires them TO greater ef-
forts TO give true values, good goods
and low prlcesso that they may not
only sell you once or twice but every
time you need goods in their line.
They will maintain the One Price
cash system, believing that this plan
Is to the best interests of both buyer
aud seller.
II you buy Of them once you will do
so again, because they buy for cash
and can sell for cash, and in this way
can, and will give the worth Of your
money every time.
They only ask trial that you may
be convinced Of the true eritof their
goods and the excellence Of their
quality.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11
Nj. Norris Sells Interest.


We regret to learn that Mr.. Guy l..
Morris has sold his interest in the
store of Northcott, Morris SEQ. and
will leave our city, having made ar
rangemcnts to 90 in business else
where. NJ. Morris is young man of
sterling habits and excellent business
qualities and stands very high in our
community. He has made quite a
success Of the business of which he
was PARTNER and manager ever since
he has been in our city. The firm
with which he has been associated
very much regret his leaving. He has
our best wishes for success wherever
he goes.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11
Security,

Money kept at home is neither safe
or convenient. The professional thief
has no difficulty in getting at it while
the rlghtful owner often has. The
cash is at the wrong end Of the line
when an account has TO be settled.
BY depositing money with the
TRADERS NATIONAL BANK
this difficulty, with others, is removed.
A check book carried in the pocket
enables the depositor to make pay.
cntat any time at any place,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11
Mrs. I. P. Bartlett, Of Simpson, who

Mrs. L. P. Bartlett, Of Simpson, who
has been in the city three weeks being
treated by DR.. Hardman for very
dangerous disease Of the ear and head,
returned home Monday in better
health than she had boon for mouths.
She had Ia grippe last winter and was
confined to her room long time, and
it was feared she could not recover.
Go to Ed J. Coleman for watches. "a
Walter Smith, Of Petersburg, has
been here several days on account Of
the serious Illness Of his brother Jack.
Merrlman has no old shoes, tan or
shop worn goods to offer. His shoes
are new and up-to-date because he
buys right kinds of right factories and
sells alright prices.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11

Owing to his large and rapidly in
creasing practice in this city, DR..
Hardman, oculist and aurist, has closed
his Grafton Office and can be found in
his offices 10 the new Fordyce building
continuously from s a. m. to s. p. m.
Sundays 2to p. m. The Doctors
excellent work is known, throughout
the state and scores Of patients come
for miles To consult him. hence the
necessity Of close application To his
Office in this city. 3G.l
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11

FOR RENT-The best paying hotel
in Ciarksburs: % rooms. Inquire
Deison House. S6-2
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11

1fyou wan good shoe go to Cum
ningham Bros. Have you seen the
new extension sole shoe, the new
double deckers, stitched heels, rope
stitch, swell as can be? All sizes,
Nothing but the best OF stock goes
into these fine shoes. We have just
the styles to please you. Come and
see. 45tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11
Death OF a Baby.

An infant Of Mr.. and Mrs, Mcdonald
Morris, u Sardis, died last Friday
night, and was buried in the Junior
cemetery at sardis Saturday. II was
three days old.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11
Adamston Teachers selected.

Prof. L. w. Ogden, Miss Lydia
Kidd and Mrs Walter Duncan were
employed Monday by. the board Of
education of Coal district to teach the
Adamston school. For the North
View school the board employed j. W..
Flanagan, Miss Katherine Shinn and
Vernia BARTLETT.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11

The Ladies Oxford Ties and Slip
pers at Merrlmans Shoe and Hat
Store are new and modern, and he
sells them as cheap as you buy many
old fashioned shoes. 35.tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11
I. 0. o. F. Memorial Services.

Adclphi Lodge, No. $, l. o. o. f.,
hold memorial services at Cot Chapel,
Sunday, July Is, at lO45 o'clock a. M,
Rev. S. X. Arbuthnot preaching the
sermon. All membersof the lodge are
requested to meet at the lodge rooms
at 10 a, M. All transient members
are cordially invited.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11
Sold Liquor al Drug Store.

9. W. Moore and H. H. Roberts, Of
Lumberport, were triedi In Squire Cor
dons court Tuesday afternoon for SELL
ing liquor in drug store without al
whiskey license. He required them to
give the usual bonds Of 5000 each,
Clarence McCarty was the complain
ant.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11

Merriman has no old shoes or tan
shoes to offer, but the newest and
most modern shoes and slippers for
men, women and children just as
cheap. 35.tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11

See the large selection OF imported
hand painted china and cut glass at
Ed J. Coleman's, the jeweler, No. ia
Third street. 34tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-11
CA8ToRIA.
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No jeweler can tell when diamond
perfect when mounted. l buy all
my diamonds loose and mount them
while you wait. Ed ]. Coleman, the
jeweler No. ia ThirdSt. 34tf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-10-16
HARD GOAL PRICES TO DROP.
BITUNnNoUs DOWN TO SIS, AND LIKELY
TO TUMBLE BELOW s..

Coal dealers in this city yesterday pre-
pairing TO cut prices in anthracite coal soon
as il became certain that the work at the mines
to be resumed. There was general belief
that the strike would be settled in few days
and the miners would go back 10 work pending
the arbitration of differences by a commission
10 be named by the President. The coal dealers
believe that 1t will take few weeks 10 increase
the supply of anthracite in the city TO a point
where all customers be supplied. but they
will not wait so long 20 reduce prices
If a definite settlement Of the strike is an
nounced." prominent dealer said yesterday.
''the price Of anthracite in the city will he cut
nearly in half within few days. and believe
that in few months the price of anthracite
wholesale will be below 81 ton. People in this
city will manage 10 get along without anthTa-
cite until il is cheaper, when IL is known that
the strike is settled. and there viii be less de-
mand for hard coal at the prevailing high prices
Many people using soft coal. and viii con-
tinue 10 use II until the price of anthracite goes
down OF course. there viii be a drop in the
price Of soft coal. The present price has been
kept up on account of the scarcity Of anthra-
cite creating an unusual demand for bitumi-
nous"
Soft coal was down to IS ton retail yester-
day. The supplies of soft coal received at the
rushing coal from the bituminOus mines rap
idly as possible while the high prices prevailed.
Dealers said that if the coal strike settled
bituminous coal would be down below 81 a ton
in few days.
In order 10 hold much of the trade which had
been obtained during the strike it was said by
dealers yesterday. the shippers and miners Of
soft coal would have TO reduce prices soon. The
Health Board is expected to begin a upon
the smoke nuisance, however as soon there
is a plentiful supply of anthracite i'm the city
and the soft coal men may not be able TO retain
the trade by which they have been making large
gains recently.
Anthracite coal in domestic sizes was selling
yesterday at $50 ton, but some Of the dealers
were refusing 20 take large lots at lower figures
fearing that the settlement OF the strike might
cause a sudden cutting Of prices.
Receipts Of soft coal at Chicago are breaking
all records Last weeks deliveries were d., 26O
tons, against Dos, 412 tons the week before and
DOB 2S3 tons the same week last year. year
ago a large percentage OF the total was anthra-
cite. The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Rail-
ways deliveries OF coal last week were 81. 400
tons an increase OF 5000 tons over the pre-
ceding week The Illinois Central brought a..
$50 tons, an increase OF IL, 496 tons; the Alton.
1892 tons. a loss Of 1000 tons, and Eastern
lines 45sI7 tons. loss OF 5000 tons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-10-16
BOSTON FIRM TO BUILD HERE
JORDAN, MARSH & co. WANT SITE
NEAR HERALD SQUARE

report current yesterday that representa-
tives of Jordan. Marsh & Co.. one of the leading
drygoods houses OF Boston, have been busy recently
looking at properties In the Broadway section of
the Tenderiein district in hope of getting a large
site here for the firm. According to the report they
are anxious to buy the greater part OF the block
front the east side of Sixth-ave.. between
ThErty-fourth and Thirty-ifth sts.. and If possible
the whole block. At the northeast corner of Thirty
fOurth-st. and Sixth-ave. is what is known as the
old Broadway Tabernacle property, which is now
owned by Edward +. Seares' The buildings be-
tween the Searles parcel and the store property az
the southeast of Thirty-ffth-st. and Sixth
ave. which is owned and occupied by Henry Nc
Aleenan. pawnbroker are owned by Newbold T.
Lawrence.
1t was learned from trustworthy source yester-
day that the negotiations likely to be carried to
successful end and that the representatives Of the
firm will lease the properties if they cannot b,Iy
them. There number of existing leases on
some of the plots which may form a site for
building for the dTygOOdS firm. and any new lease
would he subject To the expiration Of all existing
ones. IL would take very tempting offer get
the McAleenan parcel a OF Mr. McAIeenau
said yesterday afternoon to Tribune reporter that
the property was not for sale, the premises were
considered be better suited for the business con-
Quoted there than almost any other in the district
The speaker further said he had not heard of any
offers having been made for the property Mr.
Searles some time ago offered. through his broker
Herbert a. Sherman, 10 lease the Broadway Taber-
nacle property for term of years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-10-16
SAYS RAILROAD VIOLATES LAW.
INTERURBAN TO GIVE MORE
Nc
TRANSFERS.

Harcourt Bull. a lawyer at No. 80 Broad-st
has begun a series of suits against the Inter
urban Street Railway Company 10 compel it to
give free transfers from crosstown cars to
those bound north south. Mr. Bull asserts
that its refusal 10 do so is violation of the pro-
visions Of Section - 1O1 and 1Oi Of the Railroad
Laws. He asserts that in hundreds of cases
daily the railroad company is violating this
law on the One-hundred- and Twenty hfth-st
fwenty-third-st and Forty second-st. crosstOwn
lines. and also on the north and south bound
lines which refuse to transfer to the crosstOwn
cars The penalty for each separate violation OF
the law is $50, he declares. the entire amount
being given TO the aggrieved person.
Mr.. Bull relates that on the observation-disclosures
twenty-ifth-st line the only transfers issued are
to the Third-ave. line north and SOUTH Amster-
dam-ave north and the Boulevard or Broad
way line south. Transfers are refused to or from
all the other north south lines.
on the Twenty-third-st. line. Mr. Bull asserts,
transfers refused to the Broadway, Seventh,
Sixth and Third-ave. lines. and in Forty
ST. the condition is the same; one must pay two
fares. on the Third-ave line transfers are re-
fused to crOsstoWn lines, with some exceptions
HarcOuTt Bull first brought suit against the
Interurban Street Railway last July. That case
is still pending. other suits are to come up be-
fore the courts soon to compel the railroad COM
pany To comply with the law. which Mr. Bull
says is being violated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-10-16
CONFER HERE WITH MORGAN.
REASON FOR NOT RECOGNIZING THE
UNION

President Truesdale and E. B. Thomas. chair
man OF the Erie board, went to J. 2. Morgans
once yesterday afternoon. and had talk with
him. Mr.. Berwind. OF the Berwind- White Coal
Mining Company, and p. A. b. Widener Of
Philadelphia, were with Mr.. Morgan at the
time. When the operators left Mr. MOrgan's
Office no definite word had been received by
M Morgan from the President as to the &C
ceptance of the proposition for arbitration. Mr.
Morgan remained in his Office until nearly u
p. m. Before he went uptown he declined To
talk further about the strike situation.
representative OF the operators said in the
afternoon that the absolute stand of the oper-
ators against a recognition of the Miners
Union was justified by the necessity of pro-
tecting the men who had remained faithful
10 the mine owners in the anthracite regions.
This was shown. he said. by the lawlessness
and terrorism which were being practiced
daily by the strikers. Il had come 10 such
a pass that the nOn-uniOn men who had stood
by the mine owners during the strike were
in danger OF their lives. and their families
were subjected TO irdignity and threat on every
possible occasion. To recognize the union in
such circumstances. he said would mean
driving from their homes and from employ
ment the courageous and faithful men who
had resisted intimidation by the strikers and
had braved all sorts of dangers for months.