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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18
Notice..

I will offer for sale to the highest
bidder for cash at the Northview
school house, Coal district, Harrison
county, w. Va, Saturday, December
10th, 1902, at 10 o'clock, a. M, one one
story building, 2oxeo feet, lumber all
new. 1t has only been built few
months. Be on hands promptly at 10
O'Clock, a. m. Look out for bargain.
]. W. FLANAGAN,
12-1e-at Secretary.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18
Thompson Music
Company Moves

The Thompson Music Company has
moved to the north end of Glen Elk
bridge, where they are opening up a
fine display Of musical instruments
for the holidays. They win also have
an unusually large line of fine small
instruments, and everything carried
in an up-to-date music store. Call
and see them before buying your
Christmas presents. II
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18
CHRISTMAS
Some Suggestions for Useful and
Suitable Presents.

AS Christmas approaches the ques.
ton OF deciding on some appropriate
present for your relative or friend be.
comes more puzzling. This is caused
by the abundance OF suitable goods OF.
fered at the different stores. In con.
versatIon with a prominent business
man this morning, he suggested that
there was nothing more appropriate
for present than box OF cigars or a
nice bound book. To quote him: 81
tell you that you can find the incest
line of cigars in the city at the Trad
ers Hotel News Stand. They have
them in abundance in nice fancy boxes
OF ., so or 100 and the prices are
right, the cigars the best and any re-
cipient of box of them would be
pleased. You had better call early
before they are all gone. Gu in and
make your selection and have them
laid away till Christmas. In books
you will find some very nice ones fresh
from the press and prices are right.
Remember the place. Call early.
Actquick. They are both going fast, ;,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18

The West Virginia Transfer and
Storage Company had the contract for
moving the candy and fruit stand
from the vacant lot on the Irwin prop
erty to the corner opposite the Glen
Elk hotol. The workmen put it on
one Of the company's big drays and
took it over in about half hour.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18
Grading in Glen Elk.

A large force of men and teams are
busy in Glen Elk No. 2, Judge Goff's
latest addition to the city, grading
and laying the tract of into sreets,
alleys and lots. The Judge will put
the lots on the market at an early
date. Next summer will witness the
erection of number OF business and
other houses in that addition, and
especially several wholesale houses.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18
Record Of The Past,
No Stronger Evidence Can be Produc.

NO Stronger Evidence Can be Produc-
ed.
Look well to their record. What
they have done many times in years
gone by is the best guarantee OF future
results. Any one with a bad back,
any reader suffering from Iurinary
troubles, from any kidney ills, will
find In the following evidence proof
that relief and cure Is near at hand
Mr.. G. M. Myers, the well known
shoe maker OF Winchester avenue and
i4tli street, Ashland. KY, says. DO
ans Kidney Pills are like true friends,
the longer you know them the better
they are appreciated. can add moth
Ing To the statement I first made III
1896 after procured the remedy at
the Ventura Drug Co, and took a
course of the treatment, which cured
me. was absolutely free from all
back ache for Yearly three years, then
noticed a slight ache. as the result
of Il c0td, In my back. A box of Do
ans Kidney Pills disposed of IL. i
have recommended this remedy to
many, and have never head of one who
did not endorse the claim made for IL. ;
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
FoSter-Mtlburn Co. Buffalo, n. Y,
sole agents FOR the q. s
Remember the name-Doan,s and
take no substitute. 1sdeod wilt
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18
Notice

The office of the Mountain State
Gas Company will be moved temper
lily Dec. 10th to the rooms formerly &C.
cupied by the clarksbu,g Wine and
Liquor Company in the Traders build
ing on Third street.
l2-l3.2w MOUNTAIN STATE GAS Co.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18

Merriman sells. Shoes made in most
reliable factories for men and women
at all prices from 81 up to IL finest
Shoes and Slippers; his School Shoes
are the best and cheapest.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18

The regular weekly meeting night
Of the Episcopal church choir has been
changed from Friday night to satur.
day night.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18

NJ. W. Dickinson, of Fairmont, is a
Clarksburg business visitor.
]. W. Stanley, Of Grafton, is a visi-
tor in the city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18

See the Love Tormented, which will
be given away Dec. "a at Swager's.
This statue is genuine terra Gotta and
worth $40. dec 1O.d 12t-w 1t
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18
Wanted.

Twenty lady clerks. Experience not
necessary. Must come recommended.
Big Five s. Ten Cent Store, 124 Third
street. 17-2t
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18

III. duu MILO. hOucIO ~. MUTFlbOn4
win spend Xmas holidays IN Parxers-
burg.
Miss Martha Basel has returned
from months visit with friends in
Wheeling and Pittsburg.
Mrs. Lee Raymond is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Mary R. COT, in Washing
ton.
Mrs. Albert W. Rapp arrived home
from Washington Sunday where she
had been the guest of Mrs. Mary R.
GoG.
The many friends OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas w. Pettigrew viii regret TO
hear they viii close their home next
week preparatory to leaving for
indianapolis where they will perma-
nently locate sometime the first of the
year.
A. G. Neff has returned from four
days business visit in Buckhannon
and Weston.
We have more pocket books than
any store in town. Prices from cents
to 5000. Wells s. Haymaker.
std dec 16
Miss Hcmozelle Mason is visiting
her grandparents, DR.. and Mrs. Carr,
in East Main street.
Gard cases, wrist bags. pocket books,
cigar cases. See them at Wells &
Haymaker's city drug store.
st W dec 16
Bishop George W. Peterkin will be
the.guest this week of Rev. and Mrs.
Thomas w. Cooke.
Wells s. Haymaker's city drug store
have received their Xmas stock OF
Allegrettes' fine candies, 80 cts. per
pound. ST d W dec 10
Mrs. John Brown will be hostess this
week of the Wednesday Whist Club.
They are two kinds of CIavats.
Keiser-Barthea and others. Come in
and look them over. The Clarksburg
Tailoring Co.. Dec. 1926.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Williams and
family will leave Monday for Weston
where they will spend the Xmas holt
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas NJ.
Bailey.
For cut flowers tor Christmas go to
Nusbaum's book store. u l6 %
Contractor Clell Smith secured the
contract this morning for the erection
of frame residence on Cain street fol-
Mrs. Mary Ford. The work will be
begun upon it Immediately.
All kinds of suitable gifts for ladies
and gentlemen at The Clarksburg
Tailoring Co., Traders Building Main
street. Dec. 1925.
Ashley and June Powell are visiting
their grandparents at West Union.
See our fine line of italian marble
figures. Prices right. Wells & Hay
makers drug store. St d dec 10
Mrs. Charles Alexander will leave
for Parkersburg Saturday where she
and her husband will spend Xmas
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Hunter Fl. Moss.
Beautiful cut flowers at Nusbaum's
book rtore for Christmas. 1916 %
DIR. and Mrs. Percy Golf returned
from weeks visit in Philadelphia on
Sunday.
Hudnut's Roger 81 Gallets and Pal.
mer's perfumes and soaps, at Wells
s. Haymaker's city drug store.
81 d W dec 16
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Lowndes left
Sunday night for New York.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-18
Cut Flowers

Fine roses and carnations at E. G.
Islands drug store, daily. Dudleys-
Decorators apd Designers. Call and
see u.s.. 10.e-tf
Evening star., 1902-04-17
The Grand Opera Season.

Manager Grau regrets exceedingly that 1t
was impossible to secure suitable dates for
a season of opera in Washington; but he
has arranged for proper train facilities for
the season in Baltimore. Music Hall is
within a stones throw Of both the Penn
sylvania and Baltimore and Ohio stations,
and the return trains to Washington will
be waiting for the passengers when the
operas are over
The three great attra ctions will be Car
men, tomorrow evening, with Calve in the
title role; Alverez is the best Don Jose ever
seen in America, and Journet, the unrivaled
Escamilo.
On Saturday afternoon Wagner's most In
tense master work, Tristan and Isolde
will be given, with the wonderful dramatic
soprano. Milka Ternina as Isolde, Schu-
mann-Heink as Brangene, Van Dyck as
Tristan and Van Rooy, Muhlmann, Reiss,
Bars and Edward de Reszke in the cast.
Saturday evening will give the first oppor-
tunity to hear Paderewski's grand OPERA
"Manru." Great interest Is felt in hearing
how the greatest living interpreter of mod
ern music will present himself in his first
great work.
The opera will be presented with a great
cast, including Sembrich Nine. Louise Ho-
mer, Miss Leygard, Won Bandrowski, Muhl-
mann, Blass and David Bispham.
The appointments Of the company are
the most complete possible. There is a
great chorus, grand ballet corps the entire
Metropolitan orchestra, under the able
directors. Plon and Damrosch.
Evening star., 1902-04-17
Capitol Hill Literary Society

The Capitol Hill Literary Society met
Monday evening at the residence Of Mrs
M. M. Gordon, No. Sth street The enter
tainment for the evening was furnished by
the ladies of the society, the subject being
"The Bachelor Girl The program includ-
ed piano solo. Miss Kate Richmond; paper,
'@The Bachelor Girl Miss Edith c. Nixon;
paper, The Ideal Man." Mrs. A. C. Boyn-
ton; soprano solo, THE Rosary" Miss An
ME R. Hallam; paper. The Higher Educa-
ton" Miss Laura Bryson; soprano solo,
The Garden of Roses" Mrs. Lucille T.
Belts; address. '"The Womanliness of the
Bachelor Girl Mrs. Marion C. Walporte;
paper. The Bachelor Girl, Pro and Con-"
Mrs. Blanche F. Hoover; recitation, 'The
WIN of St. Keene." Miss Daisy E. Wed
ding; soprano solo, The Shade of the
Palms. Mrs. Ella G. Page; address, "Wo-
man in the Business World" Mrs. c. Nor
man Beaton; address, "A Plea for the
Home" Mrs. Frederick Muller.
The gentlemen were admitted to a dis
cussion Of the papers and addresses and the
following took advantage of the invitation:
Capt ]. E. Hart, Mr.. 7. F. Price, Mr.. G.
U. Brown. Colonel G. c. Ross and Major
George Lawrence.
Evening star., 1902-04-17
Story Of King John.

The story of Shakespeare's king John"
was enacted by the Dramatic Club Of Con-
zaga College at its hall last night, the work
of the students rejecting much credit upon
their instructor. The performance was wit
messed by large number of people The
performance will be repeated tonight.
The cast of characters was as follows:
King John, Charles NJ. Mattingly; Prince
Henry his son, William c. Repetti; Arthur,
Duke OF Bretagne, his nephew, Leo A.
Rover; the Earl of Pembroke, R. Paul Re-
petit; the Earl of Essex, William D. Law
lor; the Earl of Salisbury, Edward G. Car
roll: the Lord Bigot, G. Rex Frye; Hubert
de Burgh. Joseph J. Kennedy; Philip Faul-
conbridge. John p. Meagher; Robert Faul-
conbridge and Peter Of Pomfiet, prophet,
Edw. r. Hammer: King Philip OF France,
Edward 8. Quinlan; Inois, the dauphin,
Frank J. Bergin; Duke of Austria, j. Ed
ward Connolly; Cardinal Panduiph, the
pope's legate, Frederick L. Devereux; Lord
Constance. Joseph H. Huck; Chatillon, am
bassador from France to King John, Henry
T. Han; H. knight, Elmer J. Brown.
Evening star., 1902-04-17
Short Story Club.

The Short Story Club helds it's regular
meeting Monday evening at 500 9Th street
northwest. The parlors were crowded to
their utmost capacity by cultured and
apprec1ative audience, which evidenced it's
enthusiasm by frequent encores Those
who participated in the program, after the
reading of the minutes of the preceding
meeting, were Mrs M. l.. Willis, who gave
the story of the evening, entitled "An
Easter Story" with musical accompani-
ment by Mrs. F. Barringer; Mr.. Duncan
Haywood, recitations, "Lusca." "Sheridans
Ride" and, as a recall, How He Won
Her. Mrs Hannah B. Sperry gave a paper,
"A Ramble in Wales;' Mrs Frances r.
Burkett humorous story, His Reforma-
tion;' Mrs. Clara o. Bland, '.An Easter
Gown selections from James Whitcomb
Riley, Among the Hills of Somerset and
Grgsby Station by j. D. F1enner;
"Panangolang,' weird story based on
Malay superstition, by Prof. Hyland p
Kirk The Columbian Male Quartet, con-
sisting of Messrs. Paul Sperry Foster,
Potter and Stair, gave vocal selections.
Evening star., 1902-04-17
On the Charge of Housebreakine.

Julian Isbell, coiored, waived an exami-
nation in the Police Court today for the
grand jury on charge Of housebreaking.
Unless he can give a bond of $500, Julian
will have to remain In Jail until the case
is called.
The suite of rooms occupied by A. How
ard Clark in the Concord fats was entered
the afternoon of December last and a
gold watch valued at $50 and SIS in money
were taken. Isbell had been employed as
an elevator conductor: at the Concord sew
eral months prevfousoto the robbery.
Detectives Helan and McNamee arrested
Edward Buchanan, eolored, Tuesday while
trying to pawn aswatcf, which was identi-
fed by Mr.. Clark as his property. Buch-
anan declared that he got the time piece
from Isbell, but the latter denies It.
Buchanan will be used as a witness nv
the government.
Evening star., 1902-04-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Musical and Literary PROGRAM.

An entertainment was given Tuesday
night at the Faith Chapel branch of the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
The musical program consisted of the fol-
lowing numbers: Cornet duet Messrs. Phil
lips and Housechild; recitation, Mrs. Lam
bert f. Bergman; tenor solo, NJ. G. Lea
man; cOrnet solo, A. r. Phillips; soprano
solos, Mrs Grace A. Miller; tenor solo
George Powell: quintet, Messrs Cathell
Leaman, Powell, James and Neiswanner:
bass solos. ]. II. Cathell. The feature of
the evenings entertainment was Mrs Jar
leys wax works. Mrs. farley was admira-
bly, represented by Miss Blanch Neff. and
II. Ebert Warren represented the servant
John The other characters were taken by
Mrs. Sonneman, Mrs. Woodbridge, Mrs
Murray. the Misses Garner Taylor Spauld-
Ing, Garnet. Angelo. Oracle and Ethel
spauldlng. Messrs- McCauley, Woodbridge
and 1eaman. Mrs. VIM. II. Connolly was
the accompanst.
Evening star., 1902-04-17
South Washington Citizens.

Ihe regular monthly meeting of the
South Washington Citizens Association was
held Tuesday night in the parish hall of
Grace Episcopal Church, corner of 9th and
u streets southwest. DR.. Millard F. Thomp-
son was elected to preside pro tenn, in the
absence of James F. Scaggs, the president
or the association. The association ap-
proved the resolution adopted by other
citizens associations in regard to the form
Ing of national socity in the District for
the aggrandizement of Washington and for
the consideration Of such plans as have
been prepared by the park commission
after their approval by Congress, for the
Improvement Of Washington and the benefit
of the nation.
DR.. Millard F. Thompson of the commit
tee on taxation reported that he had
searched the files at the District building
and found that the southwest section of
the city had received no extra appropria-
ton for the improvement of streets for
the last twelve years.
Evening star., 1902-04-17
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 am. and 40 pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Estene Randall for Glymont and
river landings at $50 am.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
1872 street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour; Mount Vernon hourly, 10
am. to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington,
Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Seeing Washington observation cars leave
at 10 m, = pm. and pm.
Washington and Alexandria ferry steam
ers leave eth street wharf. See schedule
under Excursions to time.
Evening star., 1902-04-17
Anniversary Celebrated.

An anniversary entertainment was given
last evening by James A. Garfield Post, G.
A. R., and the hall was crowded by the
members and friends of the post. The pro-
gram consisted of violin solos by Miss
Louise May Farrow. accompanied by Miss
Julia Mcmillan on the plano; vocal duets by
Masters Ernest and Paul Bockscmidt, ac-
companed by Miss Clara Bickner; recita-
ton by Miss Emma Kettler, with piano ac-
compartment by Miss Edith Athey; club
swinging by Miss Nellie Ramby, with piano
accompaniment by Miss Bessie Taylor;
Mandolin Club, under direction of Prof Bo-
corsebaker; readings by Comrade Maynard; !;
original songs, jokes and stories by Prof
John F. Reh; Twentieth Century Musical
Club, consisting of William E. George, Will
liam Matchett, Wade Luckett, Ed. Candy
Ind Ed. Luckett; numerous original poems
by DR.. Thomas Calver, and duets by Mr.
and Mrs. Frear. At the conclusion Of the
program refreshments were served
Evening star., 1902-04-17
LOSSES BY FIRE.
Building and Contents Damaged to
Amount of $1,000,

Serious damage was done by fire this
morning to the building and stock of gro
ceries in the store of H. S. Waple 1901 NJ
street northwest. The fire was discovered
about 12:45 o'clock and an alarm was
turned in by Policeman Seaman of the
second precinct. Considerable headway had
been gained by the flames when the fire.
men reached the scene. but in short time
they had the flames under control and they
were soon extinguished Damage to the
stock amounted to 81 200. The building was
damaged to the amount of about $780, Mr..
Waples stock was partly insured.
Last night about 9:45 o'clock No. engine
company was summoned to the brick kiln
of Hall and Monroe in Southeast Washing
ton because of a slight fire on the roof of
the Kiln Very little damage was done by
the flames.
Hot ashes thrown in the cellar at the
mouse of DR.. James d. Morgan, 919 18th
street northwest, caused slight fire about
lo clock last night. The flames were ex-
tnguished before any damage was done
Evening star., 1902-04-17
Grand Jury Completes It's Work.

The grand jury summoned to serve dur
ing the April term of the court at Upper
Marlboro was discharged yesterday after
having presented thirty indictments. In the
report of the grand jury the courts atten-
tion was called to the miserable condition
of the county roads and bridges.
Sheriff Hardisty was complimented for
the manner in which he had performed his
duties in the few months he has held the
Office. The jurors reported that the county
Jail Is in splendid condition. The removal
of the gallows was recommended. For
many years the structure has been in the
Jail yard in sight of prisoners and passers-
by, and members of the grand jury recon-
mend that it be taken down and stored
away until it is wanted for use.
Evening star., 1902-04-17
Club Elects Officers.

: The Assembly Social Club met at the
nome OF Mr. Carroll Merillat, 1O6 Massa-
ehusetts avenue northwest Tuesday evening
ana elected new officers as follows: John
heIler' president; Roy F. Carly, secretary,
and George Wilson, treasurer.
Inc entertainment furnished the club con-
sisted OF a paper read by Mr.. j. SteaIey
EiIns and selections by the quartet COM
posed OF Roy F. Carly. Carroll MerilIat,
John Keller, Norman Merillat and selections
on the plano by different members of the
club An organization has been formed
within the club to be known as the MAS
queraders.' which will see to it that en-
tertainment of a pleasing character will be
were served by the host
Evening star., 1902-04-17
MONUMENT TO GEN. MOWER.
Effort to Perpetuate the Memory of
Gallant Officer.

Representative Russell is endeavoring TO
get an appropriation for suitable monu-
ment to the memory of the late Major Cen
eral Mower. General Mower was appointed
a lieutenant by President Franklin Pierce
in the war with Mexico. After a brilliant
record he rose rapidly to be colonel of
the 11th Missouri Infantry. then a part of
the division under Major General Rose
Grams. The latter bore frequent testimony
To General Mowers bravery in his official
reports. After the battle of Pleasant Hill.
Mower, as a brigadier general. was highly
complimented by General Banks. History
speaks or him as "a rough diamond, who
could not be beaten in battle or on the
march. He was large and muscular man
and his energy, determination and will pow
er were In exact proportion to his foot
stature. He served with gallantry In the
civil war, and was referred to as ''Sher-
mans right bower"
The widow of General Mower is residing
In this city.
Evening star., 1902-04-17
BLUE LODGE NIGHT
LARGE GATHERING OF VISITORS
At THE MASONIC FAIR.
Total of Attendance Larger Than That
Which Marked the Opening of
Previous Exposition.

Nearly 2S, 900 persons have attended the
Masonic fair since it opened on Monday
night, and the promoters of the enterprise
are more than pleased with the interest the
public has displayed in their efforts to raise
a goodly sum for the new Masonic Temple.
The executive committee announced today
that the receipts have shown an increase
of more than $1,000 a night as compared
with the receipts of the first three nights of
the Masonic fair four years ago.
The attendance at the fair last evening
was larger than was recorded any previous
evening. 1t was another Blue Lodge night,
and many of the organizations that did not
attend Tuesday evening visited the expo
sition in body. The members formed in
line at 10th and G streets and escorted the
officers of the Grand Lodge to the Conven-
tiOn Hall
Evening star., 1902-04-17
BENEFIT OF PUPILS.
Description of Park Commissions
Plans for Beautifying Washington.

Mr.. Charles Moore had large and inter-
ested audience in the assembly hall of the
Western High School last evening to hear
his description of the plans of the parking
commission for the improvement of the
city. The pupils of the school, as well as
many of the parents, who availed them
selves of this opportunity, followed with at
tention the descriptions which accompanied
the beautiful Illustrations of Washington
present and future. 1t Is safe to say that
each one who listened to the clear and
graphic unfolding of the possibilities of the
plan of the city had his pride in the ma
tion's capital strengthened, as well as in
creasing his affection for the city which
is the nome OF such a large proportion of
those who listened to the lecture
Evening star., 1902-04-17
Oxford Class Holds Meetine.

The Oxford class for young men, con-
nected with the Sunday school Of Epworth
M. E. Church South. met Tuesday night
at the residence Of the teacher, Rev. W.
S. Hammond, 515 street northeast. Mr.
Van A. Potter, president of the class, pre-
sided at the meeting. 1t was decided to
hold debate in a few weeks. on the ques-
tion, affirming that United States senators
should be elected by popular vote" Those
chosen on the affirmative side are Messrs.
Schaff Cadel and Henry T. Rodter; mega
tive, Messrs. Van A. Potter and John
Coombs.
When the business had been disposed of
social session was held, and refreshments
We're served. Among those present were
Rev. w. S. Hammond, Messrs. Pierce, Bote-
Ter, j. w. Gallaher, Frank Hummer Ed.
Potter, Charles Turner, Schaf Cadel, Van
A. Potter, John Coombs, Harry Rozelle and
Henry T. Rodier
Evening star., 1902-04-17
All Souls Church Election.

At the annual business meeting of All
Souls Church held last evening, VIM. Cyril
Keech and DR.. Geo. N. French were re-
elected secretary and treasurer respective
ly, for the ensuing church year.
The vacancies on the board of trustees
caused by the expiration Of the terms of
service OF Prof. F. w. Clarke, Dr. VIM II
Dali and Prof. Edward A. Fay. were filled
by the election of Henry F. Blount. ]. b.
T. Tupper and Edward B. Eynon, for a full
term of three years each. Mrs Jennie w.
Scudder was also elected to AL an unex-
pired term of two years.