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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

proc;aap, Roosevelt received cordial ana
hosnf,able welcome at Charleston yester-
d,y In speech which was Warmly ie
ceiyed he enunciated his attitude towafo u
the West Indies: closer relations anu
capital and labor; applications OF law Just
~ against offenders. whether coinoiii"'o"'
Of wealth or unions.
The Inrnbermen's Association OF Texas
has inaugurated move for large Worio
Fair fund.
General Shafter denies the rumor that he
4. in politics and says he would not relin-
ouish his position on the retired list In the
army to accept the Governorship or Call
fornia.
The committee appointed by Governor
Yates to raise a fund for the relief of
Beers in concentration camps, issues an ap-
neal for s5OOoOOO in 81 checks and drafts.
Several American actresses depart for
Europe OH board the steamer st. Louis
from New York.
Cotton prices at New York make new
records for several options. and shorts have
"a wild scramble to get under cover.
An Oklahoma woman: after a beating by
her husband. kills the man while he lies in
a drunken sleep by driving a nail into his
head.
oScdF a. cCHdentt, -Ne" Aoih
man. commits suicide while waiting for his
wife at his office in Wall street.
St. Louis is to be headquarters for the
now-forming combine of hardware jobbers
which will have a capital Of sl2o.0oooOo.
N NJ Givans has withdrawn from the race
for the Supreme bench.
Heavy buying of Louisville and Nashville
and - Southern Railway stocks on Wall
street starts many rumors Of the cause for
the movement, while the identity Of the
buyers is not revealed.
The business section OF the town Of Fisher.
H.. is destroyed by fire. the loss aggregat-
ing 100000
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
Buying, Selling and Transportation
of Merchandise to Be From
This City.
E. C. SIMMONS FOR PRESIDENT.
W. ID. Simmons. 1t Is Expected,
Will Be Chairman of EXecu
tive Committee - Capital
Fixed at $12O,OOO, 900.

New York. April s-Authoritative an
nouncement of a consolidation of the great
hardware jobbing interests OF the country,
capitalized at sl20,OO5.OO0. will be made by
the Iron Age in its issue tomorrow.
The consolidation embraces the Simmons
Hardware Company of st. Louis, Bindley
Hardware Company of Pfttsburg. William
Bingham Company OF Cleveland, Supplee
Hardware Company OF Philadelphia. Pa
citic Hardware and Steel Company OF San
Francisco. Marshall Wells Hardware Com
pany OF Duluth. Bigelow & Dowse Com
pany OF Boston, Van Camp Hardware and
Iron Company OF Indianapolis. George
Tritch Hardware Company OF Denver. jan
ney, Semple. Hill & Co. Minneapolis.
and forty other houses representing nearly
every important trade center OF the coun-
try.
Negotiations are still pending with other
houses. and 1t is expected there will be fur
ther accessions 10 the number already en-
rolled In the combination. The Iron Age
will say:
Several names have been suggested for
the consolidation. such the International
Hardware Company. National Hardware
and Metal Company. International Hard
ware and Metal Company, and there is little
uouo' 'na. oiie Vi .mese ". "ni ''e VI
'ne o'saiii%a.ioii- Inc oisan,Aa''',i iio, oe
ing 'echi.ieahy coihpie'eu' me nas pen
no formal choice of officers. 1t Is purposed
that the officials shall be as follows:
''E C. Simmons. president: John Bindley,
wee p' ana ~ n,
man OF the f.Necutfe ooi''h'''e. mere
Will oe a ooaru OF directors CONSISTING Ok
from twenty-five TO thir'y persons repre-
sentlns the dinerent sections Oh the eouh-
Try. Ihere VIII also be an executive COM
mittee OF nine.
Financed In New YORK anu rittsourR'
The financing of the company Is attended
to by Moore q Schley OF New YORK. ana
George B. Hill d Co. OF fHtsourg. ia. IL
IS INTENDED 10 incorporate uhoer the laws
OF New Jersey with capitai OF siZV'oVo'"o-
sioo""o preferred and sso'V''"o common
STOCK. Inc preferred VIII De per cent
t,op and d,viden5s
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
SHOT TO DEATH WHILE ASLEEP.
Police Are Looking for Mrs. Addie
MoOre's Husband.

Mrs. Addie Moore, a negress, was shot to
death while asleep in her bed, at No. 1890
Papin street. at o'clock yesterday morn
ing. The police are looking for her husband
William. alias Bud Moere, who left the
house Immediately after the shooting.
A 3-year-old son was asleep beside the
mother at the time she was shot The bull
let passed through her head, causing almost
instant death.
Special Officer Wilkinson. while searching
fer Moore in the rear of 1853 Papin street
shot and probably fatally wounded Joe Da-
WIS., a negro. Wilkinson says Davis attacked
him with razor. Davis is at the City
Hospital.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
Spirited Fight in Texas County.


Hartville. NO.. April 9.-Texas County
Democrats will elect township delegates
next Saturday to meet in Houston the FOL
lowing Saturday and choose the nine dele,
gates from that county to the senatorial
Convention of the Twenty-second District.
which will meet at Houston. May "a
The fight in Texas County is being Wig
orously made by three candidates for sena-
tor: Clark Dooley of Texas County. Doctor
e. R. Norman of Shannon County and A. }.
Summers OF Wright County.
The other candidates for Senator. w. C.
Ellis of Wright and James Orchard OF
Howell are not making fight there.
Messrs. Ellis. Dooley and Norman favor
the holding of u primary election in the
district, and desire that the district com.
mittee call the same. in view of the fact
that the counties of Wright, Howell. Shan
non and Oregon all have co..testing delega-
tions They claim that as tne matter now
stands, there will be two candidates nomi-
mated at the Houston convention. probably
causing the election of Republican Sena-
tor.
Mr.. Dooley was the first man to propose
the general primary plan. and 1t was In
dorsed by Messrs. Ellis and Norman. The
Democratic State Committee will likely be
called upon to settle the matter II there
are two contesting delegations from Texas
County.
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Fulton Goes Democratic.
Eaxette,s Omcials Organize.

Fayette. Mo-, April s.-The newly elected
CITY officials with r. Lee Crews as Mayor
were sworn in last night and organised by
eIecting Soon Smith president OF the Board
of Aldermen Louis C. Tobin was appointed
clerk, A. Welker Attorney. Doctor Paul
Smith City Physician. Jordan Caller. Flue
Inspector J. F. Hyatt Weighmaster. Jacob
Mead Cemetery Sexton. H. c. Reed. who
was the unsuccessful candidate for City
Marshal. was recommended for Deputy
Marshal by the successful candidate and
the appointment was made. Mr.. Moore,
Doctor Smith and Marshal William
Slaughter were appointed on the Board Of
Health Fayette is expected to improve
greatly under the new administration.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
ST. JOSEPH TELLER ARRESTED.
Lee Gallaher Accused of Embez.
zling $1,000.

st. Joseph. Mo-, April 9.-I.ee Gallaher.
the paying teller of the First National Bank
OF this city, was arrested tonight on a
charge of embezzling funds of the bank.
President Jacob Ford swore to the COM
plant. The specific sum is alleged TO he
S2.0C0 The money is said to have beer
stolen in small! amounts
Gallaher Is 80 years DID, married and "a
well connected. He refused to make a
statement.
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May settle st. Joseph strike.

st. Joseph. Mo-, April 9.Ford A: Allen
of Kansas City and II. F. Childers Of Troy,
and Arbitration, are in the city to settle
the carpenters strike. which was declared
a week ago Tomorrow James Todd of
Maryyille and Thomas NJ. Jenkins of St.
Louis, the other members of the board. win
arrive. 1t Is believed settlement will be
speedily effected. All building - at stand
still. AZ result OF the strike.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
r;;ced

Silk-the beautiful and ex-
ceedingly durable Peau de
Cygne-a hard twisted firm
silk highly favored for cos
tunes and waists-sofr and
pliable-the good grays-
tans-browns-old blue-he-
liOtrOpe - violet - castor =
bluet and pink-a dollar
quarter pure silk fabric-the
entire importation on sale to-
morrow at 70 cents the yard.
For a dress of elegance and
refinement nothing takes the
place of the very lovely Pekln
striped Louisine silk-We are
showing the narrow and wide
stripes in moire effects-so
much the vogue for lace
trimmed waists and gowns
the desirable rOse-lizard-
old blue and other fashion
able shades on white at
$l.50 to 81 the yard-there
are excellent styles.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10

St. Paul president. and W. c. Brown OF
Chicago secretary-treasUrer.
Robert E. Brier of 81. Louis was made
chairman of the Executive Committee. Hen
ry Seefeld r. B. Bonniwell and S. II. Van
Camp are the new vice presidents. Mr..
Eriers colleagues on the Executive COM
mittee are Charles f. Faith, Charles A.
kimbarrk. j. 2. Holiday and Henry h.
Hunter.
The next meeting is subject to the call of
the chair
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
FOREIGN.

The British are preparing for another
great series of drives" by which they ex-
pect TO practically annhilate the Boer
forces that remain in the field.
Socialists mob the King Of Belgium,
shouting Long live the republic" and wav-
ing red flags in his face.
The body of Cecil Rhodes will be buried
in the Matoppo Hills to-day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
Fulton Goes Democratic.
REPI-RI,IC SPECIAL.

Fulton, Mo-. April 9.-The city election
passed OF quietly yesterday and resulted in
the Republicans winning one Councilman.
The rest are Democratic, and the officers
Mayor: George Mcintyre. Marshal; W. r.
Pemberton, City Clerk; Robert Woodson.
Assessor; E. L. Mccall. City Attorney:
Councilmen. Tony Berry Rep). First
Battley, Third Ward; j. Buck Sharp.
Fourth Ward. and Frank Anderson. Fifth
Ward: School Board: ]. L. Maughs and
]. f. Berry.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
Kept Wedding n Secret.

REF UBLIC SPECIAL.
Mexico, Mo-, April 9.-For five months Mr..
and Mrs. John L. Baker of this city have
kept their marriage secret. The couple
was married In Paris. Mo-, in November, and
have lived in the same house since without
attracting suspicion. Baker boarded with
the parents OF the bride. He was recent
ly elected City Attorney of Mexico. The
bride was Miss Bertha Stevenson.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
LOCAL. AND SI-RERRAN.


Alfred G. Robyn, musical director OF the
Apollo Club. has resigned and is contem-
plating an offer TO go to New York 10 or
ranize a society on similar lines.
City Collector Hammers annual report
Of his collections from city. school and
state FOR the year shows an increase OF
more than S62OgD over last year.
Fred Axetell Is under arrest, charged with
making a second attempt TO abduct his chiid
from its aunt.
Judge Ryan refused TO accept Kansas
City surety on the bond Of r. NJ snyder
the promoter indicted for bribery In the
Central Traction deal.
Mayor Wells takes steps TO inquire INTO
the street railway service with the view
of its Improvement
Carter II. Harrison, Mayor or 'htcaeo'
nays his first visit to st. Louis incoguito.
Chairman Carter of the National Commis-
sion Of the Worlds Fair says the Exposi-
tion should be postponed if time is too snort
for thorough preparation.
Bulls and bears again clash In st LOUIS
and shorts" are reported 10 have peeh
worsted in hot skirmish
Real estate sales at cooperative -auc'ioh
YESTERDAY amounted TO 100000.
Delegate ]. J. Hannigan of the I"ehts-
first Ward refuses to become candiohte iot
speakershp of the House.
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Eighth District Democrats.

Carrollton, Mo. April 9-The Democrats of
the Eighth Senatorial District. embracing
Carroll, Ray Davies and Caldwell Counties.
met in convention here to-day. John +.
Morton Of Ray County. the present incum-
bent, was renomfnated by reclamation.
The resolutions adopted strongly indorse
the State administration. the candidacy of
William ]. Stone and the official conduct of
our State Senator. Mr.. Morton, during his
eight years in office.
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n. I. the Purchaser.

- New York, April s.-The report that the
Rock Island had acquired control Of the
Choctaw was confirmed here in official cir
cles tonight. The acquisition OF the road
by Rock Island is accepted as an indica-
tion of the policy of a aggressiveness which
the new management of the latter pro-
poses to follow. 1t had been generally un-
derstood that in case a sale of the Choc-
taw was made. 1t would be the Atchison
that would ultimately acquire it.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
Lewis sase's Body Buried.

Boonville, Mo-. April 9.-Lewis Sage who
was shot and killed by, Policeman Beha
here yesterday. was buried in the city cern-
etary this evening. Advice was received
from his parents at Stewards MIL that
they were unable to provide fund to
bring his body home. hence his interment
here. Logan. who was seriously injured at
the same time. Is slowly recovering.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
HARDWARE MEETING IS OVER.
Officers Elected and Session Of
National Union Adjourns.

Tho Heavy Hardware Dealers National
Union closed its session yesterday ut the
Southern Hotel by electing J. A. Gregx CT
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
Took Poison by Mistake.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

Pilot Grove. No.. April 9.-Mrs. Eliza ].
town. who has been quite sick for the past
week, accidentally took a dose of carbolic
acid. but was relieved from danger by her
physician.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
ENGAGEMENT WAS NOT A HOAX.
Miss Idah Rogers Says She Really
VIII Wed Jasper Oglesby.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

New York. April s.-Believing implicitly In
the faithfulness and loyalty OF her fiance,
did not believe the dispatches from the
West quoting Jasper Oglesby as having an
nounced that his bethrothal to her on the
steamer Philadelphia recently was q hoax.
Mr.. Oslesby was credited with having de-
clared It a ruse to divert suspicion from an
other couple on tho steamship who were
really engaged.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
Doctor T.lmnse at Point of Death.

Washington. April 9.-Ths Reverend Doc
tor i. Dewitt Talmage lies ct the point of
death at his home in this city. This morn
Ing Doctor A. b. Richardson. the noted
brain specialist. was called in. To-day his
condition was marked by a decided failure
10 respond to Improvement. Tonight death
is expected at any moment.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
Democratic Primary Called.

:
Boonville, No.. April al NJ Johnson.
chairman Ct the Democratic Central Com
mittee. has caleld primary for April 10. to
nominate a State Senator.
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Election mt D1ackwatcr.

Boonville. Mo-. April "A city election
was held at Blackwater yesterday A bit
ter fight was made on. the old board, COM
posed of q. Fisher, Joseph Sauter. Jacob
"a - -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
Thomas w. Hawkins withdraws.

REPU BLIC SPEE1AIA
Palmyra, Mo-. April s.-Thomas ". Haw-
kins. in a card In the Palmyra Spectator,
to-day announces his withdrawal from the
race for Representative. He has just made
certain business arrangements which will
prevent him from longer filing this posi-
ton, which he had held for three successive
terms. Much regret Is expressed here over
his withdrawal, which was received with
much surprise.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
MRS. J. E. O'DONNELL
Was Sick Eight Years with
Female Trouble and Finally
Cured by Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

"DEAR Mrs. PISKHAM have
never in my life given u testimonial
before, but you have done SO much for
me that l feel called upon to give you
this unsolicited Acknowledgement of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
which accuse the cotton socks of staying
away from the polls but this is denied by
the cotton socks. The vote was about
half that of a normal election.
M. GIVAN WITHDRAWS.
Private Business Prevents Canvass
for the Supreme Bench.

for the Supreme Bench.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Harrisonville. Mo-. April 9-N. NJ. Givan
of this city announces his withdrawal from
the race for Supreme Judge in the foiio"-
ing:
Il find that l cannot make the canvass
for Supreme Judge before the coming Ju-
portant interests confded to me. l must
therefore decline to be a candidate, l sim
cerely thank my friends throughout the
thought me worthy OF the exalted po-
sition.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
New BoonviIIe Omcials.

Boonville. Mo-, April 9.-w. G. Pendleton.
a meeting of the Council last night He
then appointed Charles G. Miller. City
Clerk; Frank wilkins Martin Ticker and
Peter Trester, as policemen.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
e. ~. GROVE.
Richard NJ. Mnbarn Nenin.ted.

Ih,s name must appear on every box OF the
genuine Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets. the
remedy that cures a cold in one day. y cenh.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qu.nine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure.
e. w. Groves signature is on each box, 26c.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10
TO.DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

: Yesterdays bank clearings were s"fos'oso'
distances. 81. .o25.s76. Local discount rates
were firm between AZ and 5la per cent. DO
imestic exchange was quoted as foioWs'
New York par bid, 10c premium asked Chi-
cago par. lOc premium asked; Cincinnati
Louisville and New Orleans par DID, Uc
premium asked.
Wheat closed lower at 7Oa7lc July. soc NO.
. red. Corn closed higher at bss.c July. ole
No. mixed Oats closed al 42S4c May. iS's
cJ43Xc No. Northern.
The local market for spot cotton was l-lOc
higher.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10

Evansville. Ind, April s.-Richard NJ NIL
burn OF Jasper was to-dav nominated for
STATE senator from Dubois and Dayiess
counties. He IL an attorney The conven-
ton was held at Washington
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10

Sailor Has
Arrived yesterday c0llec-
tiOn of the latest styles in
straw sailors MOntague's
best shapes-there are beau
tiful fancy braids with the
new high crowns at s3-Fine
Milan straw with very deep
rolling brims at S3.5O-small
shapes in Milans for the very
little folk at S1.50-the styl-
ish rough straws with high
rolling brims at Sand some
new fiat shapes at two and
three dollars.
Reduced-a few handsome
tailOr-made velvet and felt
sailors with Fedora crowns
our fine spring goods
browns-reds and blues
price $3.J0-will sell all that
are left at $3.50 each to-mO?-
row.
~ss.zzsRzsnv
DRY GOODS COMPANY
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Passenger schedule of
The II. ES n A, Railroad
In effect May %, 1902.

Close connections east and west with
B. & 0. trains.
John II, McGraw. Geo. a. H"chmeE
HIesInent- CO.. ". I
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Lightburn Lights.

Delayed.l
Marshal stalnaker died September
18th at Jane Lev and was inferred in
the Broad Run cemetery last Sunday.
Quite concourse of people attended
the funeral.
Mary Winner, OF this place, has been
quite III with nervous prostration.
Mrs. f. A. Fisher, was in Clarks.
burg Monday of this week,whither She
went to place her granddaughter, Miss
Ethel Hail. in school at Broaddus In
stitute.
Miss Derre Kcmper and Miss Lenna
White, Miss Georgia Kinney and Others
are at school at the same place.
The much needed rain Tuesday
morning seemed to somewhat break
the drouth at this place. Water in
the streams are getting very low.
Captain Minter is attending court
in Clarksburg this week.
From the present prospect we hope
to report wedding soon,
Mr.. Robert Jackson and family Of
Belington, are visiting his wife's
mother, Mrs. II. f. Lightburn, at this
place.
Quite number of our people at
tended the Broad Run Association
which met at Mt. Zion church on up.
per Freeman's creek last week.
Potatoes are being dug and are
yielding good crop.
Apples are scarce and are dropping
oil badly.
Mr.. jessie Seeron and family are
moving from this place to Ravens
wood where he has boughta farm.
Essie Fleming is attending school at
Salem.
Bibbon Goldsmith still yields the
farm implements for S. G. Hall.
NIX.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Good Hope NewsIets.

Mrs. Mary A. Cheuvront, Of Buck
hannon is visiting friends in this COM
munity.
Prof. Wade Burnside went to Nor
gantown last week to take scientific
course.
Mrs. James Harrison, of Btushy
Fork, near quiet Dell, is visiting T.
Il. Smiths family.
Miss Bertha Perine, Of Bristol, was
the guest Of friends bere recently.
Prof. Wade Post and sister, Matte,
recently went to Buckhannon TO
school.
Mr.. ]. William somerville, Of
ClarkSburg, is in this neiEhborhood
on business.
l. n. Burnside had one Of his feet
painfully mashed one day last week
while repairing chimney,
Born TO M.. and Mrs. Il. W. Som
erytlle q recent date bouncing baby
girl
An infant child, eight months old,
belonging to Jas. NJ. Davis and wife,
and grand child Of Hon. 4. w. Da.
Wis, was buried here in the Masonic
cemetery last Monday. The parents
live in Weston.
Uncle James NJ. Burnside severely
mashed three Of his fingers recently
while moving a water trough. DR.,
Selby dressed his hand.
Squire Jas. w. McCOnkey went 10
West Milford one day last week and
committed Fred Harrison to the Re.
form School at Pruntytown.
Mrs. j. d, Cottrill, OF Adamston,
visited friends in this neIghborhood
recently
Rev. and Mrs. r. II. Howell, Of Co.
pen, BraXtCn county, visited friends
in this vicinity not long since. y.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
ROSA KELLAR MISSING.
Lett here January Last-Father can
not find her.

Henry Kellar, Of Jarylsville, is try
ing toaocate his daughter Rosa. aged
25 years, who disappeared January
last. For about five years prior to her
mysterious Disappearance, she resided
with Mrs Betty Thompson, OF Clay
street, this city. Mr.. Kellar has been
unable to learn anythingof her where.
abouts, but says that persons informed
him thatcertain parties residing here
have been in constant correspondence
with her. He thinks that she has not
been properly treated. At the time
she disappeared it was given out, he
saws, thatshe had gone to Marietta,
Ohio, to visit an aunt, but he claims
she has no aunt residing there. At the
time he was robbed in Parkersburg a
few weeks ago he was enroute to Ma.
rietta in quest Of her, but being de-
priyed Of funds he had to abandon the
search. Her people are very much dis
tressed about her.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Bewnre OF The Knife.

No profession had advanced more
rapidly of late than surgery, but it
should not be used except where alb
solutely necessary. In cases of piles
for example, it is seldom needed. De
Wits Witch Hazel Salye cures quick.
~ and permanently. UneQualled for
cuts, burns, bruises, wounds, skin dis
eases. Accept no counterfeits. II
was so troubled with bleeding piles
that lost much blood and strength, -
says J. c. Philips, Paris, III. 'De
Wits Witch Hazel Salye cured me in
a short time" SoutheS and heals.
Frank G. Bland. 44-lm.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19

The unusual success of the Elliott
Commercial School, Of West Virginia
is due 10 the unusual success II their
graduates. Only the best methods
aud the best teachers are employed.
Thoroughness in althings is insisted
upon Write for catalogue. Elliott
C0umerciai School, Clarksburg, W..
Va. 44.tE