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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12
san believe In witehernft.,


A belief In wifchcraft still prevails
In parts OF Lancashire, England, also
In the Isle of Man, and still more
strongly In the Hebrfdes. Al writer In
Chambers Journak gives some inter-
esting anecdotes Of the superstitions
which persist among the Hebrideans.
Belief in witchcraft Is said to have q
strong and living hold, on some OF
the people OF those outer isles An In
stance is given OF case heard before
the Stornoway sheriff's court SO lately
as November. 1890, in which witnesses
deposed to there being several witches
in the township. one of whom was
charged With SO bewitching cows that
the sebstnnce OF their milk passed into
the milk OF the witch's COW. The hus-
band of the alleged witch stated in
court that when he heard the rumors
about bis wife he got three Of the
constables OF the township to- come
and examine his cows milk Is see If
IL were any richer than usual. as would
be the case II the Substance OF Mrs.
AS cows milk were present In Ii.
Other evidence of this remarkable
transubstantiation- was given. The
sheriff ridiculed the notion of witch
craft, but the stornowegians stuck to
1t with absolute faith.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12
Ar1nuse11ler1
"A Turkish Texan"

"a Turkish Texan the latest and
most successful comedy from the pen
of that famous comedian, Willie Col
lier, will be presented at the Grand on
Thursday, Dec. II, and no doubt our
theatrcgoers will turn out en- masse to
greet this latest effort of the favorite
comedians. The company presenting
the play is one worthy of note, con-
tanning as it does the names of some
of the best people on the stage, all OF
whom are well known for their clever
and finished work in the support. OF
various stars in the past. The COM
pany is headed by George Parsons, the
brilliant young comedian, and he is
supported by Isabelle Urquhart, Myr-
tie May, May Sherwood, George Drew
Mendum, Belle Robinson, Morgan
Conan, Charles Arthur, II. G. Hockey
and Harry Jones. -.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12
The certnintx OF FAC,

The Mohammedans have a fable
which they repeat to illustrate the GER
tainty of fate. The Philadelphia Times
quotes 1t as having been told by Mr..
Robert Barr. the celebrated novelist.
A sultan was once asked by his ia
vorite, the grand vizier. for permission
to leave at once for Smyrna. although
brilliant court fete was then In prog
ress. Upon being asked his reason for
such haste the vizier replied:
Because Just saw the angel OF
death yonder in the crowd. He looked
at me SO earncstfsNhat know he has
como for me. wish to escape him"
Go! Go at oncef' said the sultan,
who then beckcned to the angel and
asked why the latter had looked SO
earnestly Mt the vizier
Il was wondering" replied the angel
of death. why he was here, for have
orders to kill him in Smyrna"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12
FILIPINO FUNERALS.
Picturesque For the Rich and Pa-
thotic For the Poor.

Picturesque For the Rich and ia.
thetic For the Poor.
One of the most striking things to be
seen on the streets of Manila is Fill
Pine funeral. If the deceased was
wealthy and had hosts of friends. the
funeral will be headed by band play
ing selections from comic operas. The
body of the deceased follows in a
hearse covered with black cloth ar
ranged In grewsome design and
drawn by six black ponies. each be-
decked with headgenr OF long black
feathers. The hearse will be followed
by men on foot wearing kpickerbock-
ers and cooked hats, and after them
follow innumerable vehicles OF every
description. If the body is to be In
tered, the gravcdiggers will precede
the band, with their tools over their
shoulders.
Most Filipino funerals, however, are
more pathetic. The father OF a few
weeks old baby will trot out to the
cemetery entirely alone, with the little
white coffin balanced well on his head,
and II man had not the price OF a
vehicle his remains will be carried out
on bamboo poles by four Cinnamon,
and the coffin will be one that has seen
service before.
The natives have different ways OF
burial. Some bodies nre put into the
ground. while the larger majority are
placed in inches in the wall OF the
cemetery. A slab cemented into the
opening OF the niche contains brief
biography OF the deceased.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12
Gypsy jack" Jan. 23

Despite the apparent sway Of farce
comedy and ''show girl" performances,
the old-fashioned .melodrama still
claims it's devoted adherents. That
this is so, withouta doubt, is practi-
cally proven by the unstinted success
which has greeted Willis Granger dur
ing his present tour with Gypsy
Jack" Not only is Manager Edward
G. White highly pleased with the re-
ception which has greeted his new
star, but the latter has, by his intrin-
sic worth as melo-dramatic actor,
proven his fitness for tie role of the
gypsy boy, which is the leading char
acter in the production.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12

Miss Katherine Willard is adding
new laurels to her reputation by her
rendition of "Aria"-in the emotional
drama, 1.-THE Power Behind the
Throne" Miss Willard has proved
her ability and exceptional talents in
the production, so much so that her
tour is one continuous ovation. Moth
ing is lacking In scenic effect, stage
mechanism or costum'ine to keep
"The Power Behind the Throne" up
to the t"pmnst standard, while the
stars support "play up to her" with
admirable skill.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12
Notice to the public

All persons knowing themselves to
be indebted to the estate of Christie
pher Stadelman are hereby netitied to
call and settle with the undersigned
on or before the 3ist of December,
1902. Persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent same to me on or before above
date. S. a. LEWIS,
jan Administrator.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12

gay after day. as fed passed the ONCE.
he watched her bending over the desk.
and she seemed to be slipping farther
and farther way from him and his
love.
AL this flashed through his mind as
the parade moved on, and he glanced
from efcheering crowds to the little
figure In the float ahead -
The procession was now near the
end of the line OF march and had
stopped temporarily at the bridge over
the river, which rushed past the south
entrance to the park, where the final
review and sports We're to take place
In the small launch ahead the occu-
pants Were taking advantage of the
stop to change seats. The engineer
was starting the flow OF naphtha under
the boiler to produce more steam for
a final screeching of the little whistle
as they entered the grounds.
Neal had moved down to the stern of
the boat. Before she was seated, how
ever. there came a deafening report and
a blaze of light, followed by the
screams of women.
Ted heard and saw 1t all. For a
second he did not move, could not. but
/ It was only for a second. Then he
leaped over into the crowd; in another
instant he was climbing up the burn
| ing float.
The naphtha had exploded.
The horses, almost mad with fright.
dashed or at n wild pace. Men, wom-
en- and children rushed and tumbled
/ over each other, screaming In their
| frenzy to escape death beneath the
hoofs OF the horses. Ted reached the
| seat and grnsped the lines. The ami
| mails made a swift turn and fed to-
| ward the river. Would he guide them
into the water? The crowd saw his ef-
fort and cheered. All this happened In
4 minute or less.
No; he couldSn control them! On
they dashed on the edge Of the stream,
but not into the saving flood Losing
time was losing life.
Ted looked back into the. float The
occupants stood screaming. not daring
to jump. The engineer was writing
in agony. mass of flames. The pain
was driving him mad. Suddenly he
jumped to his feet, ieaped Into the air
sand-to his death.
Nell stood with her face buried in her
hands. The flames reached for her
shhtS. &NpN heI MINUS were stretched
4 out toward him. "Tedp she cried and
staggered forward. Gardner caught
her In his arms; and, standing for mo-
ment poised on the edge of the sway
/ Ing vehicle, he shot. forward and over
the embankment; down into the river
below It was one chance in thou
sand, but he made IT.,
1t was not until after midnight that
the physicians allowed her to come out
from under the influence OF the sooth-
ing oplates When she did, Ted was
there ut the bedside, one little hand
resting softly in his own big palm.
She opened her eyes slowly, and they
met his. -.
tied, dear, you are alIve7" she muir
INJURED. II s-afraid-that''-
He raised warning finger.
Hush. little girlH' Then, bending
over, he kissed bandaged hand.
You must not talk just now, and,
besides, dear" he went on smilingIy,
81 know what all your fears.wer You
have bad habit of talking In your
Sleep"
With an effort she raised his big,
brawny hand to her lips, then, turning,
hid her face in the pillows.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12

TIE Salem Leader is authority for
the statement that during the last
week several business houses in that
town have been compelled to close
their doors on account OF no business.
1t is to be deeply regretted that such
should be the case in such a thriving
I'd hust:lng town.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12
Baptist Church.

Rev. r. b. Mcdaniel win preach
next Sunday morning on pilates
Question of scorn and Surprise" The
subject of the new sermon at p. M.
will be might"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12

THE people OF Central West Nir-
ginia are taking an acute interest In
the affairs of the Wabash railroad at
this juncture. The purchase Of a
franchise from Fairmont to Buckhan-
non, reported in the papers the last
day or SO, has significant meaning and
{indicates that decisive action will be
+ aiken by the company within the
bear future. 1t is the opinion of some
pho are in position to judge that the
5 Yabash will be running between
sekhannon and Pittsburg within
S,ther twelve month. That it VIII
!ch Clarksburg is almost a certain
The matter of having this splen-
trunk line run through this city
lid not be overlooked or neglected.
Telegram suggests that the lead
nd most influential citizens get
81. her and go after it in earnest.
the officials of the road here, if
sry, and let them see for. them
lives the grand possibilities for an
other trunk line through this region.
This line is worth going after.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12
Oil Market.
Cut Flowers

Fine roses and carnations at F. G.
BANDS drug store, daily. Dudleys-
Decorators and Designers. Call and
see us. 10-6-tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12

Formining supplies, upper leather
sole leather and shoe findings go to
Reynolds, Main street. S-3Oti
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12

Watches, clocks and jewelry repair
ed neatly and promptly by L. Probst
Glen Elk. S4-tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12
Too vaIuabIe to Lose.

Mr.. Grogan-sure, Moike, an what
did yez do wit yure dorg7
Mike-oh. he wuz wort SO an OF
Akep' t'inkin' II some wan sh'd stale
V OF could Ill AFFORD tn loss, 20 Oh
ne um away, b'gorra!- Chicago
"a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12

CLARksBuRG is already regarded a
railroad center, as there are lines of
that sort leading in all tie cardinal
directions but with the two street
railways planned as well as the
Wabash, the city's future railway
facilities will be immense and superior
to those OF any city in the state.
There is cause to look forward to
great things for Harrison county as
well as those adjoining. The street
car lines, we believe, will be paying
investments and popular enterprises
with the people. They are like rail-
roads for they help materially to
build up the country. The day seems
not far distant when the richest coun-
sty in the state will be a network Of
e.rsr5is..s.,1d street car lines.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12

Get a French Stag present for your
best friend at Stout's, 81 West Pike
street. soc to $500. dec 10
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12

Tonic

Try our Beef, Iron and Wine.
It's most fortunate combina-
tion. Beef nourishes; iron
makes new blood; wine Is the
stimulant. The three together
create an appetite, improve. d.
gestlon, bring color TO the
cheeks, I'LL the arteries with in.
MIGRATING blood, and build up
health in most desirable ways.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12

Gay after day. as fed passed the ONCE.
he watched her bending over the ieak.
and she seemed to be slipping farther
and farther away from him and his
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-12
cIarksburg, W. Va, December 70, 1902

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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-05-23

In reviewing the field for the
state ticket, the Speartish Mail,
a Black Hills paper Of influence
says:
From present indications there will
be no opposition to the denomination
of Governor Herreid, Lieutenant Gov.
Snow or Secretary of State Berg.
For state treasurer, Collins Of Brown
county, appears to have decidedly the
best of it at present. Dick Halliday
will doubtless be nominated for state
auditor without opposition. Grant
county will go to the convention with
q candidate for commissioner of school
and public lands in the person of John
e. Truran. 1t is understood that he
will have strong support from the
north part of the state and a fair show
OF strength from several of the south
ern counties. There is no apparent
opposition to either Martin or Burke
for congress-, and it is safe to guess
that they will be renominated by ac-
clamation. The Hills counties are
asking for nothing except the renomi.
nation of Martin for congress and will
therefore be in a position to assist
their friends across the river, where it
can be done to the best advantage.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-05-23

"A week or so ago an item from
Pierre stated that the state land
department has issued thirty
four more patents to final pur-
chasers Of state lands, who have
made final payments on the same.
The largest number of these to
any one county is ten to Grant;
McCook, Clay and Brookings
ench received three; Hutchinson
secured six; Union and Lincoln
each get two; one each 60 to
Turner, Lake, Minnehaha. Ham
lin and Brown. The amount of
permanent school fund which
viii be in the hands OF. the treas
urer for distribution to the
various counties the first Of July
will be $489, 465, which is $1.27
per capita on the population OF
the state. The counties with
large population will be called
upon to care for 3 large sized
bunch Of this money.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-05-23
REvILLO

Item, May Is, 1902.
John Langum has sold his farm to
9 gentleman from Cherokee, Iowa.
Ralph Conley and John Shanstrom
went wolf hunting in the hills one day
last week, and killed IA wolves. They
say that they didn't have any high
priced hounds with them either.
MARKEDLY Police Justice Pasco
in Milbank, at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday
May IL, 1902, Mr.. Charles Halstine.
formerly of Nassau, and Miss Gertrude
Potter OF Revillo. The contracting
parties were attended by Fred Potter
and Miss Gertie Noble. The bride
was attired t~astefully in light blue silk.
The happy couple left at midnight for
Hankinson, N. D., where the groom is
employed in the hardware business.
Their many friends in this neighbour
hood extend their hearty wishes for
happiness and access
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-05-23

The populist state convention
is called for Huron on June 25th.
Grant county is entitled to send
AZ delegates, and Roberts county
"a. There was a time in the his
tory Of Grant county when the
converting OF q populist conven-
.tion was g matter Of some in
terest to the people, but the
bright sun of republican pros
perity has been so industriously
dissipating the miasma Of popu-
list error that it is doubtful if
there are seventeen men to be
found ii the county who would
consider it an honor to be sent to
9 populist state convention. In
the call it is stated that this
will be the most important con-
vention held in the history Of our
party The Importance proba-
bly, attaches to the fact that the
convention will decide whether
there is any further use for q
populist party Ia the state. It's
q question to be or not to be,
whether it is nobler to suffer the
slings and arrows Of insolent
republicaDism, or by opposing,
end them. To die-to sleep
perchance to dream-aye, there's
the rub, tor in that sleep Of death
what dreams may come Of pluto
crat and devilfsh to fright us ere
We fall into the democratic soup.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-05-23
Conpressman Burke sends us

Congressman Burke sends US
: fine atlas Of the Philippine is
lands. W. are Obliged to brush
up on our Spanish when refer
ring to it, as the text is in that
language, and it is given as the
"Atlas de .Filipinas. Senator
Kittridge also sends US the Com.
missioner of Labor Reports, and
Review Of the Worlds Com
merce, the last a most valuable
and interesting work on the trade
between the United States and
foreign countries.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-05-23

| Will be observed in Milbank on
May Both. This is the day set
apart by a law of congress for
the purpose of decorating the
graves of soldiers, and to keep
in memory the sacrifices of
those who died that the union
might live, and thus make the
observance of the day a lesson in
patriotism and loyalty to coun-
try. Therefore, let every old
soldier in the county be in line
on that day. Company K S. D.
N. g., all tho civic societies and
children of the schools in the city
and county are also invitedto par
ticipate in the parade, which will
form at the court house at 10
o'clock a. m. in the following or
der:
Milbank Citizens band.
Old Soldiers.
Co. K S. d. N. G..
Civic Societies.
Public Schools.
w. r. G.. in carriages.
Citizens.
The procession will march to
the cemetery, where the G. A. r.
ritual service will be observed,
after which the graves of the old
soldiers will be decorated by
their comrades. The procession
will reform and return in reverse
order.
Commencing at 2 o'clock p. m.
the following program will be
presented at the opera house:
Chorus singing, led by John
Burgan.
Invocation-Rev. o. E. Boyce Of
Big Stone City.
Singing by chorus.
Reading Lincolp's Address at
Gettysburg-Adjt. T. Fitch.
Singing.
Original Poem-E. F. Sitter.
Singing.
Address-by Judge Haney of
Pierre.
Singing.
Comrade G. w. Mcpherson will
act as marshal Of the day.
By order Of committee.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-05-23

The island of Hayti at the pres
emit time affords an example of a
people incapable of self-govern-
ment attempting to run q govern
ment. Civil war, bloodshed and
rapine is the result. and the same
course would be followed in the
Philippines il the strong arm and
clear head of your Uncle Sam
should be- removed from the
islands.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-05-23

The recent raise of fire insur-
ance rates in the state looks as if
il was a regular hold-up on the
business interests of the COM
munity. If the local or state
companies are disposed to do the
fair thing with the people, the
recent advance in rates should
prove q bonanza in securing them
business.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-05-23
For Over sixty Years.

MRS. WINsLoW's SOOTHING
SYRUP has been used for chill
dren teething. It soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays
all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents q bottle.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-05-23
COUNTY

County Judges. 8. Lockhart.
County Audttor-J. e. Truran.
Register Of Deeds-E. P. Brockman.
County Treasurer-Nils Forsberg.
Sherin-A. X. Crawford.
Clerk OF CouRts-W +. Rabbit.
States Attorney-Bertin D. Gamble.
County superintendent. N. Ramer.
HurveyOr-W. 8. Cr0wl.s
Eoroner-C. r.. Daniels.
County C0mmissioners-Ftrst District. George
Mitchell; Second District John o. Nelson; Third
District. Julius Fenner.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-05-23

a good corn cultivator should
be well made, strong, simple il
operation and do excellent work.
6nch . one you will find at Wood
Bros.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-05-23
AGENTS WANTED

LIFE Of =. DEWITT rALMAGE. bv
hls son, REV. FRANK DEWITT TALMAGE
and associate editors Of Christian Herald. Only
book endorsed by Talmags family. Enormous
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Write Immediately CLARK 4 co.. IN s.
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HERALD-ADvANCE Office.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-03-10

The interest aroused by the efforts
of Judge O'Nell to bring Aguinaldo
before the Supreme court on writ of
habeas corpus has resulted in MANY in
quiries as to who is the custodian of
tke prisoners. Inquiries at headauar.
ters brought forth the following in.
formation: Lieutenant Bridges is
known as the custodian of Aguinaldo.
He IL on detached duty. assigned to
that service, and has charge of the
person of the prisoner, being respon-
sible for his safe keeping. In the per-
formance of his duty he takes orders
from General Chaffee alone. Guardipe
the premises which are occupied bv
Aguinaldo are posted sentries detailed
frua that artillery which forms mart
of the garrison of Manila They are
under orders of, and are inspected daily
by, the officer of the day of that Or
ganization, who in turn is subordinate
to Colonel Chambers McKibben of tho
Twenty-fourth infantry, who is com
mander OF the post of Manila Person
ally, Lieutenant Bridges is also in the
command of Colonel McKibben-Ma-
Mia American
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-03-10

Very few people are aware that that
most weird of oriental statesmen, who
for so many years not only guided
the destinies OF China, but was, to all
intents and purposes, the true ruler
of that strange country. had, in his
earlier life, rather uncanny domes-
tic experience of the Enoch Arden
type, though it was one OF his wives.
and not himself. who played the part.
1t seems that Mrs. Lii Hung Chang.
in some mysterious way, disappeared
one fine day, and, after making all in
quiries and allowing a reasonable time
for her temperance, without any re-
suit whatever it was decided that she
was officially defunct, and all went on
as usual in the Ii household until
without any warning, the missing lady
suddenly turned up and presented
herself at the front door of her hus-
bands palace.
She reckoned without her host. how
ever, as Ii would have none of her,
and, as officially dead she was. so Of
iicially dead she must continue to be