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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-12-26
DEATH
Claims Thurman Britt at San An
tOnls. Texas.
succumbs to Consumption Burial
at Suffolk, Va.

Thurman Britt is dead in San
Antonio, Texss. A message received
here last night BY his brothers, Dud-
ley and Sidney, contained the sad in
telligence that bis death eusued at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon. His de.
mise was caused by consumption,
The deceased spent last winter in the
South and returned in midsummer
much improved, He continued to i'm
prove during his stay here but about
five weeks ago he left for the South
again. 1t was his intention to 90 to
California later in the winter, If he
did not find relief in Texas, but the
past few days he grew rapidly worse
and passed away before his relatives
could go to him. He was 2S years of
age. The lnterment will be athis old
home in Suffolk, Va. During the
time Mr.. Britt was resident of this
city he made many warm friends.
The news of his death is received with
sadness and regret.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-12-26
TEST WELL
On Lough Farm Is a 25-BarrsI
Producer.

In the Grass Run development, this
county, Treat & Crawtord's No. ?, on
the j. and H. A. Williams farm, is
holding up at 300 barrels a day. Under
agitation the production was increased
to 600 barrels for one day last week,
In the same district Hilton s. Com
pany have completed test on the
Lough farm and havea 25.barrel pro-
Queer in the Gordon sand.
In the eastern edge of Doddridge
county, the Carter OIL Company has
completed It's test on the T. b. Har-
bert farm and has gaser.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-12-26
HlTORY
Of the Appeal Case Recently Re.
versed.

In the suit OF J. H. Morrison against
the Clarksburg Coal s. Coke Company,
in which the decision Of the lower
court was reversed Saturday by the
Supreme Court, the controversy is
over a clause in the deed given by
Arthur Cowan, original owner OF the
land, 60 the Parkersburg Company
years ago. THIS clause provides for
the payment Of $500 additional,
whenever the surface or any part Of 1t
is used in the operation and mining Of
coal. Morrison made demand for this
amount after the company had begun
to operate on adjoining property and
upon refusal to pay him the amount
he brought suit in the circuit court
here but Judge Mason decided against
him. He then appealed it with the
result that the case he's been reversed
The point upon which reversal was
made has not yet been learned.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-12-26
R RELATIVES
OF Brakeman Killed at BenwoOd
Live at Peoria.


Therelatives Of W. W. Moore, the
Baltimore s. Ohio brakeman killed at
Benwood November 4th, have been
located, They live at Peoria, in Har-
rison county, and have been at Ben
wood to get information about the
death Of the Inflated railroader. The
remains Of the brakeman were kept
for 10 days and buried by the county
at McMechen. The body may be dis
inferred later and brought to HaFrI.
son county. but no arrangements have
been made for 1t yet.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-12-26
TOUGHS
Give B. & o. Passenger condctors
Much Trouble,

seemsof late that passenger con
ductors on the Parkersburg division
have had their full share of trouble
with toughs. Sunday evening as Capt.
Ed. Pickens was taking No. - from
Parkershurg, a gang Of toughs got on
at Clarksburg en- route for Rosemont.
ALI paid their fare except one, who
paid for Bridgeport and attempted to
go on TO Rosemont. When the cap.
tain attempted to collect his fare he
made all kinds of threats, but the en-.
gineer was rcSoIute and after some
little difficulty collected the fare.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-12-26
KNlSELEY
Gives Bond Of $4,000 and IS Out
OF jail.

Ernest Kniseley, who inflicted some
wounds upon John Wheeler at Johns.
town which caused his death, was re-
leased from jail last night on bond Of
$4,000. 1t was given before circuit
clerk Tetrick by orderof Judge Mason.
Hissureties are Mrs, Lucinda Kniseley
and Ms. Mary Bond,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-12-26

One of the most blood.curdling
crimes ever committed in the history
OF west Virginia was done near Man
nington Tuesday night.
The fine residence Of Robert Floyd
one mile and a half from that city was
badly wrecked by an explosion Of dyna-
mite and Mr.. Floyd was killed and his
wife fatally injured.
About . o'clock that community
was alarmed by the reportof a terriftic
explosion. Upon investigation it was
found that the Floyd residence was
the scene Of the explosion. An apall-
ing sight met the eyes of the neigh
bors as they entered the house.
Floyd,s dead bodywas on the floor some
distance from his bed which was COM
pietely blown to pieces. Mrs. Floyd
was lying on the floor suffering in
tense agony and pain.
The floor Of the bedroom was all
torn up and it was found that dyna-
mite had been placed directly under
that room. Peices Of the explosive
were found in and around the house.
The horrible occurrence aroused the
entire neighborhood and excitement
d At the highest pitch. As soon as
the horrible crime was discovered the
,oaicers at Warrington were notified
and vigil and search were immedi-
.ately instituted with a view to captur-
ing the desperadoes. The sheriff at
Fairmont was also communicated
with over the telephone. Blood
hounds were wired for from Mounds
vile, Weston and Kentucky
The entire community is aroused
over the affair and crowds Of people
are fiocking to the scene from all over
the county. Indignation has reached
such a high stage that the lives of
those who did this awful deed will be
in Jeopardy, it they are apprehended-
IA. Lyuchtug is talked Of freely
among even the better element Of the
county.
The object Of the desperadoes is not
apparent as there appears to have
been no attempt at burglary every
thing in the house being left undis-
turbed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd were the only
occupants Of the house. They had a
hired girl but she was not at lome.
Mr.. Floyd was the owner of the
Floyd hotel, one Of the leading hos
telries in the city, and was a man Of
atiuence. He was not known to have
.an enemy who would resort to such an
awfnl deed.
Mr., Floyd was IS years of age. He
was quite well,to.do and was believed
TO keep considerable money g the
house. That probably prompted the
deed.
MS. Floyd had one arm broken in
in two places and was otherwise In
igyed. Her recovery is very doubtful.
aits Hest to hear the explosion was a
Cher and boy returning from re-
liglous services and we're the first on
the scene.
The country is being secured by a
deputy sheriff and posse of citizens.
Tie five,months.old infant child o.
MI. and Mrs. R. c. Helmlck, died
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-12-26
MASONS
Elect Officers for the Ensuing
Year.
Wit be Installed at First Meeting
InJanuary.

Hermon Lodge, No. 9, A. F, \ A.
81, held its annual election Of officers
Monday night for the ensuing year in
Masonic hall, The attendance was
large and the interest great,
omcers elected we're as follows
W. B. McGregor, worshiptul Mas
ter
j, Hornor Davis, Senior Warden.
George R. Ogden, Junior Warden.
CIV. Lynch, Treasurer.
James n. Hess, Secretary.
A. NJ. T. Cunningham and $. F.
Reed, Stewards,
Elk. Stout, Tyler.
The newly elected officers will be
installed Monday night, January u,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-12-26
Out on Crutchss

Douglas Williams, son o. Y. ". vii
llams, the wholesale hardware mer-
chant, is able to be- cut on clutches.
He broke two bones in his LEFT ankle
at the opera house last Wednesday
night. Theaccident happened while
be was turning Q somersapIt.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-12-26

You will lind the newest things in
underwear, neckwear gloves, hosiery
and ETC. at the Clarksburg Tailoring
Company, Traders Building. 4.tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-12-26
ELECTION

Is All the Talk at Lumberport
Now.
Lumberport will have a municipal
election January /. At a convention
held on the 22nd of this month the
following ticket was nominated:
Mayor, l. E. BogRess.
Recorder, ], W. wadsworth.
Councilmen, A. j. Spear, Vance
Hornor, DR.. L. c. Oyster, J, L. Harter
and E. D. mccarthy.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-12-26
pjPHLLING CRIME
NEAR MANNINGTO
Robert Floyd's Residence Blown Up
by Dynamite and Ar. Floyd and
His Wife Received Fatal
Injuries.

.Desperadoes placed Explosive Under Thejr Bed
room and Fired it.--BIood Hounds Sent tor
.6reat Excitement Reigns Among the
Throigs Who Have Gathered Upon
the Scene
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-12-26

Tie five,months.old infant child o.
MI. and Mrs. R. c. HelmIck, died
Tuesday evening at the home in Glen
Elk. The remains will be taken to
west Milford for burial in the Gene
terry there,
Charles 81. Tgaer, IT., leaves to-
night for Petersburg to spend the
holidays at his old home.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
FEAST OF HOLY NAME.
Rev Father Fitzgerald Preached to
 Very Large Congregation.

The feast of the Holy Name was ob- served with special services at the Sa- cred Heart church last night. About every seat in the church was occupied. The seats in the center aisle were Dc- cupied by the members of the Holy Name societies from the different Catholic churches in the city. Solemn high vespers were sung at 7:30 with the following priests officiating: The Rev Father Kennedy, celebrant; the Rev Father Flemming, deacon; tue Rev Father McGuane, sub-deacon. An interesting and powerful discourse upon the Holy Name was delivered hy the Rev Father Fitzgerald. He spoke of the power and the glory of the holy name of Jesus; what benefits one might derive from a proper reverence of that name. He spoke of the in- gratitude which mortals show to Jesus after all he has done for them and h. mented the prevalence of blaspheming and swearing and said that it was about time that laws should be enact ed against them. He spoke of the b : efits to be derived from membership in the Holy Name society and of the noble work they were accomplishing It was q remarkable sermon and it was listened to with rapt attention by the large congregation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
BROOKLYN BRIEFS
"A meeting of the st Thomas (

"A meeting of the St Thomas Ca dets' A. A. will be held tonight
 Anthony Baczinskis of Beacon Falls and Miss A. Sarrozkinte of James street were married at St Joseph's church yesterday afternoon at 2:30 by the Rev Father Saurusaitis.
 At the gymnasium of the Third Congregational church on. Thursday night there will be an exhibition by the members of the gymnasium class un- der the supervision of Director Chat tleton.
 "A birthday party was given at the | home of Miss Anna Smith on South Main street Friday night There were large number of friends pres ent and all enjoyed merry time. Supper was served during the evening.
 -The Rev Father Saurusaitis,~p ,~pas- tor of St Joseph's church, read his afl- nual report at the mass yesterday morning. The receipts amounted to about $3,000, while the expenditures were about S100 short of the receipts. Henry Kellner, George Thomas and Charles Engling returned last night after two days fishing trip to Bantam lake. They advise fishermen To keep wide Of the lake hereafter for they scooped in all the decent sized fish in the lake.
 Mrs Emily Mulligan, aged 42 years, wife of James Mulligan, 122 1 Charles street, died this morning. Be sides her husband she leaves two chil- dren, John, 6 years old, and Emily, 9 months. The remains will be taken to Hartford for burial by Undertaken Mullyille.
 At meeting of the Brooklyn A. .. yesterday morning the following committee was appointed to make arrangements for the celebration of the clubs anniversary on Friday night: February IT: Michael Madden, Jo- seph Rivers, Arthur Perigarde, Daniel Mccarthy. Joseph Smith, William Kel- ly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
DIFFERS FROM MIR RASMUSSEN.
Says the Town Plot School Is No
 Managed As 1t Should Be.

Managed As 1t Should Be.
 To the Editor of the Democrat:
 Sir:-In your paper of Thursday last IS an article written by someone, and presumed to be signed by the commit tee of the Town Plot school district, containing a torrent of abuse upon q member of the board of education of the Center school district. 1t was very fortunate for the district, if not for the committee, if Dr Goodenough made the remark he is attributed to have done, for the defense put up by the committee is about as poor con- sidering the state of affairs In that school as any defense possibly could be, for the residents, some, if not all of them, know of the facts as they now exist The remarks made by the member of the board were we'll deserved for the manage ment of the school in the hiring of an incapable principal and the conse- quent miserable government and course of instruction in the highest grade of the school, as well as the most common hygienic principles which are constantly violated are something that any district should be ashamed of. If anything reveals an absence of mental or moral balance" the article in question certainly does on the part of the committee, in attack ing a physician's professional reputa- tion which is well known in this com munity to be above reproach, and his election a second time on the honor able board of education is proof that the people appreciate his services in the past, and I do not believe it was necessary for the gentleman to "see" i his customers tor patients) and friends on the Sunday preceding his reelection and get bitten by a dog while doing his electioneering. Not having a per sonal acquaintance with the doctor, have no sulterior motive" in writing this article, but I have some knoWl- edge of the schools of the Center school district for the past B years, both as pupil and q parent. and take decided exception to thea statement that ''the Town Plot school is second to none Of the city schools" for that remark is an unvarnished fabrication. How many pupils that were pretended to be pre- pared for the High school from this district during the past year (and were tutored privately during the summer vacation and since the fall term be- gam have passed the period of their probation and are in the High school l if he knew them to be wrong.
 It is contemptible enough for any district committee to use the method this one has to hide it's own shortcom- ings and those of his pet principal in the scandalous attack on the. member of the board but it will only add to his strength in the future, both as 8 member and in his profession for his candid manner of dealing with facts which he knows to be wrong.
 If the honorable board of education want more evidence than they now have in regard to this matter, one who is a voter in the district and has children in the school will be glad to supply them with 1t.
 l January IS. 1902.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
POLICE COURT DoINGs.
There We're No Fines Imposed by
 Judge Peasley This Morning.

~-~>@~ ~'~
 Judge Peasley held city court to-day. The case against Joseph Kenny, or kenosis, for obtaining under false pre- lenses another party's claim against the G. $. Parsons estate, was nolled. Kenny returned the money, $75, and paid the cost of the court.
 The case against John Bagley, for non-support of his wife, was also nolled, and the case against Michael Jeseritta for violating the law relating to itinerant vendors was continued ull- til tomorrow
 John Rourke of Southington came to town Saturday. He purchased soiie goods, also bottle of whskey, and to the latter he attributed his being found intoxicated on Union street yesterday at l o'clock. He was fined $5 and costs, but afterward sentence was set aside and Rourke allowed to go. his way. Rourke appeared to be an hon. est fellow. It was his first time be Tore a court, though his hair is turning white.
 Leonard Miller was charged with non-support of his wife and ten cnil- dren, the eldest of whom Is 20 years and the youngest 15 months Mrs Mil lsr Sald drink was the cause of her husDands being out of work and his abusive tongue. She can stand lis abuse fairly we'll, but she will not tol- crate his calling their daughters names. The idea of a father calling his own children the vilest names imaginable no matter how intoxicated he may be- seemed to Mrs Miller the most startling thing she could imagine. Drink makes Miller crazy. It confined him in the asylum at Middletown once and lately 1t has given him a new idea He takes a pliers to bed with him in order to be ready for any policeman vnc might disturb his slumbers so that his wife Is in state of constant terror Miller made a speech in which he tried to throw the blame on his wife. He begged hard for clemency and was finally disposed of by being ordered tc keep away from his family, get tc work as soon as possible and report in court next Monday morning.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
A BIcentenary Celebration

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. 2O.-The two hundredth anniversary or the founding of Fort Louis de la Mobile in the year 1702, the first prominent colony of the French in Louisiana, will be observed in this city on Wednesday and Thurs day of this week. Following parade of civic and military organizations Wednesday morning tablet comnem- orative of the establishment of the colo ny will be unveiled in the courthouse here. The tablet is inscribed with the dates "1702-1902" and bears the names of D'Iberville and De Beinyille, the leaders of the French expedition. On Thursday at Twenty-seven Mile bluff the people of Mobile will erect me morial stone recording that on that spot overlooking the Mobile river the fort and colony were founded 200 years ago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
BODY FOUND IN RIVER.
Meriden Man Thought to Have Jumped
 In to Avoid Trolley.

III 10 AVOlQ Trolley.
 Southington, Jan 2O.-The body of Patrlck Cotter, aged about 55 years, was found in Seven Mile river, yester- day morning by Adelbert Parker while going over a line of traps. The head was submerged under log. One eye had been poked in, evidently by a branch or root Otherwise, the body which was frozen stiff, was in an ex- cellent state of preservation. Dr Will lard c. Steadman, medical examiner, was notified and ordered the body ta- ken to w. s. Gould & Sons, under taking rooms. Later in the day after the icy clothing had been removed he viewed the remains and rendered a verdict of accidental drowning The Meriden police were notified of the case and the body will be held await ing the action of Mrs Mary McCon- nell of No AT Olive street, Meriden, a sister of the deceased.
 On December 31 Cotter came to this place from Meriden and visited the trolley power station in Milldale. He showed signs of having drunk consid- erable. George Church, foreman at the car barns, escorted him to the highway and told him to go home; also not to walk on the track. It was then about o'clock. Just before 6 o'clock, George Fox, motorman on a west bound car, brought his car to a sudden stop on the bridge spanning Seven Mile river near Dickerman's Corners. He said that he thought he had seen man on the bridge. He was certain that the car had not struck any object or he would have felt the jar. w. $. Townsend, super intendent of the company, and others, investigated along with the motorman and conductor. but were unable to dis cover anything. It is thought that Cotter walked along the track, saw the approaching car and in attempting to get out of the way, went into the river
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
THE GERMAN INVASION.
Prince Henry I'm His Trip to America VIII Have Imposing Bodyguard.

Prince Henry In His Trip to America
 Will Have Imposing Bodyguard.
 BERLIN, Jan. 2O.-Prince Henry of Prussia in talking over his plans of travel with Andrew D. White, United States ambassador to Germany, at the dinner given by Baron von Richthofen, the German minister of foreign af- fairs, to Prince and Princess Henry, the American ambassador and Mrs. White, John B. Jackson, secretary of the embassy, and number of other distinguished persons said he was es- pecially pleased with President Roose- ley D. Evans to receive him in the United States, as there was an old sailor friendship between them.
 English was the only language em- ployed at this dinner, at which, be- sides the guests already mentioned, all the principal personages who will accompany Prince Henry to the Unit ed States were present. Prince Henry told MT. White that he would call upon him some afternoon this week, have cup of tea and continue their talk about his trip to America.
 Prince Henry, who is considerably taller than Emperor William, will be surrounded on his trip to the United States by very large and tall men Admiral von Tirpitz, the German sec retary of the navy, who will accompa. ny the prince, gives the impression of being more than six feet tall, while General von Plessen, member of the emperor's military household, is equal ly tall. Vice Admiral von Seckendorf who will also be of the party, is 6 feet inches tall and huge framed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
INSPECTED HEADQUARTERS.
Board of Public Safety May Advise
 Adding q Story to Building.
January IS, 1902.

Adding Story to Building.
 The police force and police head quarters were inspected by the board of public safety last evening. The full force was present and everything ifl- dicated a we'll equipped and efficient police department. Mayor Kildur spoke to the force in his customary pa ternal and effective style which con- yinced his hearers of his sincerity witt. his subject. Each member of the board then addressed the department. Con- missioner Lahey was introduced by Chief Egan with the remark that tue commissioner knew perhaps more about the, department than did any other member of the board. After the visit the night force went on duty. Next Saturday evening the board will visit the respective engine houses, and two weeks from yesterday the board will review the supernumerary police force at 8 o'clock. 1t was the opinion of some of the board that the present headquarters are not adequate and it is probable that very soon the advisa- bility of adding story to the building may be taken up.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
A F. COWLES,

Ao F. COWAES, OUR PREVIOUS TO INVENTORY SALE
 Hits the Nall on the Head.
 Reductions to half price and less or Trimmed and Untrlmnleu Hats are what the ladies are out for Gls winter weather. We manufacture fresh hats daily and add them to oar assortment at half price and less.
 You will also find great reductions in all children's goods, such as Wor- sted Toques, Children's Silk Hoods Trimmed Hats, Boys Caps, Etc, Etc. Tie to our advertisements and you will save money.
 53 and 5 CENTER STREET.
 The May Manton paper patterns are quick sellers at 10c. Buy the May Manton paper patterns and save money.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
hallway EmpIoye<., Brothsrhood.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan, .20.--The convention of the United Brotherhood of Railway Employees, which has been in session the past week, has ad- journed. The most important matters which came before it in it's closing hours were the election of officers and the adoption of an insurance plan
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20

Conmnndant ScheeDers to Be Shot.
 GRAAF REINET, Cape Colony, Jan. 20.-Lord Kitchener has confirmed the death sentence passed upon the Boer commandant Scheepers, who was cap- tured last October. He will be shot next Saturday.