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Evening star., 1902-08-02
A Mathematical Problem.

FROM lhe London Bost.
In his recent lecture at the ROYAL In.t,-
tuition on the fascinating subject of Magic
Squares" Maj. p. A. MacMahon, PRS,
reminded his audience of the existence of q
curious problem which, despite It's apparent
simplicity, has never yet been solved. He
commended it to the attention Of any one
present who desired to exercise his inge-
nuity and patience. The problem is as fol-
lows: There are thirty-six officers of six
different ranks and drawn from six differ
ent regiments, and it is required to arrange
them in square of thirty-six compart-
ments, so that in each row, as well as in
each column, there appears an officer of
each rank and also officer from each
regiment. Euler's ''Recherches sur une
nouvelle espece de Quarres Magiques"
which appeared in l7S2, discusses this prob
lem. but gives no solution, and the late
Prof Cayley, writing more than a century
afterward, confessed that 1t was beyond his
powers Maj. MacMahon, who has added so
much to our knowledge of the theory of
groups-a fascinating branch of mathe-
mates, which has an important bearing on
many branches of physical science-has not
yet found key to the mystery. Whoever
can solve this problem or prove that it cam
not be solved will achieve immortality on
the lips of mathematic;ans and perhaps
open door into a new realm of the scien-
tific wonderland which is called pure mathe-
maticS.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Moscow the Worlds Tenth City.

From the London Standard.
The population of Moscow shows a re-
markably rapid increase. Within the COM
paratively short period of thirty years the
number of inhabitants has just about
doubled AT the time of the French in
vasion in 1872. the urban Muscovites num-
bered about 100000. although the official
figures were $4,000. In 1871 the official
census gave the population as Coz, 600, I'm
1882 it was 76S.0o and according to the
reckoning now completed the historic cap-
ital contains Lib, 500 inhabitants thus
taking the tenth place among the most
populous cities of the world. Moscow covers
an area of 101 square kilometers, or only
two kilometers less than that of st. Peters
burg. Area is not, however. by any means
a general criterion, in questions of popula-
tion, as appears from the fact that whereas
London, with the largest population of any
city i'm the world, covers 3G3 square kilo-
meters New York, with a population num-
bering more than a million less than that
Of the British metropolis, has a total area
Of 1876 square klometers The population
of Moscow is less dense than those OF st.
Petersburg, Glasgow, London, Berlin and
Paris.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Two World Powers.

tfUtn the fOfutH
When Bismarck retired, twelve years ago,
Germany was no world power She was a
country, which, in a military sense. was
considered pre-eminent in Europe. and
which, by reason OF the tripartite agree
ment between her. Austria and Italy. filled
leading position. in q political sense. On
the continent. But world power she was
not. The very word had not then been
coined. 1t was before the series Of star
Ting events that has since transformed
the whole situation in the far east, and has
brought Japan and China into the family
Of nations as potent factors. 1t was be-
fore the Spanish-American war, which, In
two hemispheres. projected the United
States into the very midst of the political
arena. There have seldom been ten years
in the worlds history which have wrought
such radical changes. changes Of such far
reaching Importance, as those since 1892.
The world at large has as yet scarcely
gained the right focus for viewing those
momentous happenings Next to this coun-
try 1t Is Germany that has most largely
profited from the new situation.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Automobile Retort.

From the London Daily Graphic,
A good story is told of a magistrate who
had to make a hurried journey to a town
twenty-four miles away. AS there was no
suitable train, he went to a motor-car
agency, and inquired how long 1t would
take to convey him to his destination by
automobile. 1.-TWO hours and a half" was
the answer. The magistrate was surprised
II thought you could have managed It in
an hour or se,' he said. well, no doubt
/ could retorted the motorist, but the
other day you fined me 40 shillings ans
costs for farious driving"
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Fasting for Health's Sake.
rom tho Io6aop. Hospital.

From the LOuuoH~ hoSpital.
We all eaf more than we require and this
daily repeated snperfuity lends to stodgi-
ness In asmoret primitive state Of society
meals weremoreIirregular and the amount
of food tafiied more with the efforts ex-
pended in obtaining 1t. Now we eat because
il is a meal time. too many Of us eat not
by rule, but9to REELECTION; while probably all
Of us eat again before we are really hun
than is used, ana this excess either dis
turbs the liver Or leases the stomach or,
circulating IN a hyperplastic blood, leads to
torpor. or sometimes is put out by-out Of
harms way for the time, but much to the
Of fat This We never have an opportunity
of strikingrn proper balance between intake
and output unless we follow the wise
maxim of the church and fast once a week
not merely ,abstaining from the more
toothsome delieacies. but fasting honestly
even to emptiness and discomfort
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Logical Sequence.
From the Chicago Tribune.

This. ladies and gentlemen the dime
museum lecturer continued, sis the cele-
brated vampire bat. of which all Of you
have read. 1t fastens itself upon it's sleep
ing victims and sucks the life blood from
their bodies. You will observe it's ferocious
expression of countenance as 1t hangs sus-
pended. head downward, thinking, doubt
less. of the many bloody feasts it has had
in the past and longing in vain for equally
bloody feasts in the future. Passing on
now to the cage on the right 1 wish to call
of snakes"
That's right" mumbled the red-nosed
man in the crowd. First the bat and then
the snakes!'
Evening star., 1902-08-02
What Some Names Mean.

From TIT Bits.
The following gives the meaning Of the
names of the principal Highland clans in
Scotland.
Mcintosh, the son Of the First.
Mcdonald, the son Of Brown Eyes.
McDougall, the son Of Black Eyes.
McOnnechy or Duncan, the son Of
Brown Head.
McGregor, the son of Greek Man.
McCuithbert, the son of the Arch Druid.
Mckay, the son Of the Prophet.
Campbell, Crooked Mouth.
Cameron, Crooked Nose.
Stewart, His Stay or Support.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Possibly.

From the Chicago News.
He-"Miss Antiquate is making prepara-
tions to go abroad as missionary"
Shelves. poor thing! She has given up
all hopes Of being kidnapped at home
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Still More Youthful.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Raynor-"Don't You think a boy only six.
teen years old Is too young to be a kine?'.
Shyne-'Huh! Age is nothing. We've
got an absolute: monarch at nv house
that's only two years old"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
SLIPPING
Into Elk Creek was the N. r. Rail-,
road track.

: The Monongah Division track a
short distance west OF the passenger
depot here. showed signs this morning
of slipping down into the creek below
and large gang Of repair hands were
Immediately despatched to the scene
to saye,it. They worked the better
portion OF the day and made it secure.
There is no danger there now. Big
slides occurred along the side tracks
recently put in In Glen Elk No. 2 and
and repair hands are busily engaged
In opening up way for engines to get
through.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
OFFICERS
Elected by EpWorth League for
ensuing six months.

Epworth League officers at Goff
chapel has been elected for the ensu-
Ing six months as follows
President, Charles E. Lamberd.
First ylce-President. DIE. N. Flow
ers, in charge of spiritual work.
Second vice-President, Miss Florence
Magee, in charge of the mercy and
help department.
Third vice-President, DR.. D. t.
Birtwell, with charge of the literary
department.
Fourth vice-President, Miss Jennie
Flowers, who will have charge OF the
social department.
Secretary, Frank II. Rhodes.
Treasurer, Miss Laura Kester.
Pianist, Miss Flora Harris.
superintendent of the Junior League
Mrs. S. *. Arbuthnot.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
CONTRACTORS
Secure Charter for Purpose OF
Building Railroads.

A charter was issued yesterday to
the Rinehart and Dennis Company, OF
Parkersburg, w. Va, with a capital
stock of $3.50, 600, Of which s14o 900 has
been paid in. The purpose OF the
company is to construct railroads.
The incorporators are W. A. Rinehart,
OF Covington, Va; W. F. Dennis, OF
Richmond, Va; ]. F. Rinehart, OF
Covington, Va; E. J. Patton, OF New
port News, Va; and A. NJ. Valz, OF
Staunton, Va. The charter indicates
that the company's main Offices will
be In Parkersburg, instead OF this city
as was reported.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
Appalling Results of Fire at the
Home of Philip Harper in Bow
den, Randolph County.
Two Girls Cremated While Asleep---CIarred Re.
mains Recovered---Son May Die From
Injuries.

Bowden, W. Va, Dec. 17.-Fire Wis.,
tied the home of Philip Harper at 2
O'Clock Tuesday morning and burned
the residence to the grouad. His two
daughters were burned to death.
Harper and his wife left home MOD
day and went to Elkins, 10 miles dis
tant, and stopped for the night on
their way east. While they slept ;heir
children we're cremated.
The dead are Annie Harper, aged
II, and Dslley Harper, aged 8 years;
and the injured, Samuel Harper, eld-
est son, who is not expected to survive.
Samuel Harper had been left by the
parents IN charge of the home. He
occupied room on the ground floor.
His sisters slept up stairs.
Shortly before 2 o'clock he was
aroused by the heat and smoke. He
soon discovered that the house was
atire but ioo late to try 20 do anything,
except to look after the safety of the
girls, and smaller children. He res
cued two small brothers and one little
sister and again entered the building
to lood for the other two sisters. The
flames were SO fierce that he was driy-
en- back mole dead than alive.
The ncishbors were soon on the
scene bul were powerless to do any
thing in tcScuing the girls or saving
the building. The girls perished un-
der their eyes. Teeir charred remains
were recovered next morning.
The first intelligence the parents
had of what had befallen them was
conveyed by messenger who rode all
night through driven storm to reach
Harper ard his wife just as they were
about to AXE a train. The mother
became frantic with grief as she real
lied the awful fate OF her children,
and her piercing screams were dIstin.
guishable within radius of several
squares from the depot.
The property loss was So, 600.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
Handsome Sign

The Palace Furniture Company re-
ceived handsome electric sign this
morning. 1t is one OF the finest of its
kind purchased for Clarksburg. 1t is
large affair, with the letters spelled
out in raised metal boxes. at night
the electric bulbs, which are strung in
the metal boxes, are turned on and
the sign can be read for blocks. The
sign cost in the neighborhcod OF three
hundred dollars.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
MOVING
Out of the Way For the contrac.
tors Work on
New Irwin Building Starts Janu
ary I.

Work on the handsome new busi-
ness block and office building to be
built by the Irwin heirs at the corner
OF Pike and Third streets, opposite
the post office, will commence on the
drst of January.
The occupants OF the store rooms in
the present frame buildings are pre-
pairing to move to make way for the
contractors. Dauterman Brothers
will have their frame building moved
to the Latssetter property on Pike
street next to the Globe clothing
house, and they will continue their
business there until the new building
Is completed. They are to have loca-
tion In the new building recently oc-
cupied by the Mountain State Gas Co.
which will be moved to the Lat
stetter property also. The Clarksburg
Produce Company will move their
stock OF goods TO this building and
continue in business there while the
new building is In the course OF con-
struction. Ed. Rome has secured
place on the property next to the Man
haitian restaurant, and will have
frame building erected for his tempo
rary need.
All this moving Is to take place dur
ing the holidays as the work on the
new building will begin on the date
mentioned. The building is to be built
of brick and stone, three stories high,
costing something like $4,000, and
will be handsome and modern struc-
ture
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
ACCIDENT
Sustained by Mrs. Lynch at Craig
moor-Wrist Broken.

Mrs. Peter Lynch, of Craigmoor,
met with quite painful accident at
her home Monday morning. She was
preparing to come to the city and was
busy doing the chores around the
house. Upon her return from the
chicken yard she fell as she attempted
to go up the kitchen steps, there be-
ing sleet on them which she did not
notice. Her left wrist was fractured
by the fall and her right ankle
sprained. She has been suffering very
much but her condition is improving
and her injuries will not be serious.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
REV. HOLT
Entertalns Intelligent Audience at
Grand Opera House.
Talked on Subject =" Grit. Grip
and 6umptlon."

The Rev. Earl Douglas Holt, d. D.,
pastor of Thompson n. E. Church, at
wheeling, delivered a magnificent lee
ture Tuesday night at the Traders
Grand Opera House. The lecture was
given for the purpose of helping In
crease the building funds OF the Broad
Oaks and Alta Vista NJ. E. churches.
There was an intellectual audience
present, but not as large as it should
have been. The tnclemency of the
weather was drawback.
Rev. Holt spoke upon the subject,
The Three G's-Grlt. Grip and
Gumptlon." He held the close atten-
tion OF his audience for an hour and a
half. He told OF the certain qualities
which man possesses, and, In telling
how person shoIld be content with
that which he already possesses, and
to further develop and promote those
qualities, he advanced some very
strong arguments. The lecture was
well enjoyed by those present a,d they
have expressed their anxiety TO hear
him speak again upon another like oc-
caSion.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
PASSENGER TRAIN
WRECKED AT OAKL AND

No. 2 passenger train was wrecked
two miles this side of Oakland at 6:55
O'Clock this morning. Three coaches
were overturned and only big tree
along the track saved the entire train
from rolling into the Youghegheny
river.
-Four passengers were Injured, one of
whom, a lady from Cumberland, died
in short while after being rescued.
The names of the dead and injured
could not be learned.
The wreck occurred on dangerous
curve. The train was running at full
speed and the cars jumped the track.
The smoker left the track first, fol-
lowed by the ladies car, which were
followed by two sleepers.
All ths passengers were more or less
hurt.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
MORNING :
WEDDING
solemnlzed at 6off M. e. Church
Parsonage Wednesday.

at $3.50 O'Clock this morning at the
Goff NJ. E. parsonage, Mr.. William S.
Wigal and Miss Maize Cline were unit
ed in marriage by Rev. S. K. Arouth.
not. The couple left afterwards for
Davisville, near Parkersburg, where
they win make their future home. Mr..
Wigal is prosperous farmer at that
place. Miss Cline is a resident of this
city and is an excellent young lady.
They have the best wishes of their
many friends for long and happy
married life.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
Rat Caused Trouble.

About 10 O'Clock last night as John
hcClung of the Thompson Music
Company was passing the clarksburg
Produce Company'sstore on the South
Third street side, he observed q big
rat among the flour sacks which were
displayed behind one of the big win
dows. He tapped on the glass to scare
1t away but the glass was thin and
broke. The entire pane fell ou. and
the space had to be nailed up for the
night. The rat escaped.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
FATAL
Prove the Injuries Received by
Brakeman John Burr.
Was Caught under Debris In Rail.
road wreck at ChieftaIn.

JIM. Burr, the fireman on the Pitts
burg flyer, which was wrecked in a
landslide at Chieftian on November
25 succumbed yesterday in the Miners
hospital at Fairmont to the injuries
he received in the accident. Mr.. Burr
WIS on the engine, which rolled over
the embankment into the West Fork
river, and was pinIoned underneath
the debris. He was taken out after
much difficulty. His lert limb was
severed above the knee and he was
otherwise badly hurt. The loss of
blood from the severlng OF the limb
greatly weakened his condition and
was principally the cause OF his death
Mr.. Burr was about thirty -one years
OF age, and his home is at Seymour.
He was born in Taylor county. He
was well liked in railroad circles, and
his death will be learned with much
regret.
The remains passed through here
last night for interment at Fairmont.
A. F. Carrico, OF Fairmont, the
engineer who was injured in the same
disaster, has about recovered from his
injuries.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
CALL SYSTEM
VIII be Established by the District
telegraph Company.

The American District Telegraph
Company with an ofice in the head
quarters of the Western Union, is
contemplating the matter of putting
in and maintaining a, call system. It
is the Intention to work in conjuhc-
tion with the telephone companiss
and have boxes and phones in any Z
public places and business houses all
over the city. Such a system will
prove OF great advantage. It has
been suggested that the fire and police
departments avail. themselves OF the
advantages this system WIN afford:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
Reuben Javitch'zAssetsAre $4,000
and LiabilitiH S7.OOO---Action
Comes IN Nature of a
Surprise.
INNER Big D1fhage Suit Against the New Cen.
tral Coal Company for SIS. 900 Transferred
~ the Federal Court Here.

IN the DistE 4 Court of the United
eaOs' iere " Enesday mornirgR Reuben
sasi1ch' a brew merchant Of Wal
.A eiiis ! hnty, filed his petition in
The application was
l..e'ue y he ONCE OF Clerk Frank R.
i,oors MIR. Javitch turns in assets
ama ling to $1,000. His liabilities
700. The failure OF Mr.. Javitch
IS In the nature of surprise. He
done an extensive mercantile bus
ess In that town the past two years
and was regarded In splendid financial
hape. At the time Of opening the
tore and for several months there
fter, the oil business was active in
nat community but of recent months
here has been but little activity in
pat oil field. He felt the effects Of
and was not able to overcome the
ing off OF trade and was forced to
INTO bankruptcy as the best means
tiqusdating his Indebtedness to
gtern firms.
In the Circuit Court of the United
States the same morning big damage
suit was instituted. 1t is an action
in assumpsit and was brought by
Andrew Amel against The New Cen
tral Coal Company. The suit was
originally brought in the circuit court
of Marion county but upon motion of
the defendant was transferred to the
federal court here.
.Amel sues for $4,000 damages for
injuries sustained in mine accident.
The company is represented here by
Davis s. Davis. The suit will be
called for trial at the April term OF
court here.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17

But landed safely at the North end.
The ThompsonMusicstor with com.
plete stock of musical goods. We also
have on sale fine line of toys. dolls,
fancy dishes, games, etc. for the holi.
days that we are selling at reduced
prices. This is your opportunity to
buy cheap. Give US call. The
Thompson Music Co. dec. I7.tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
FRANK BERRY
ENTERS BANKRUPTCY

Frank Berry, lately trading here as
the Berry Hardware Company, filed
his petition in bankruptcy in the U.
s. District Court here at O'Clock this
afternoon through his attorney, r. S.
Douglas.
Mr.. Berry's assets amount OF sl0,-
9ls.56 and his liabilities s2s,5lo.7l.
His assets consist of sc, ,s75 in merchan-
disc and $500 Sc in open accounts.
Among his largest creditors are the
First National Bank, of Bridgeport,
phio, to the amount of $1,000; Com
nercial Bank, Wheeling, l,4oo;
traders National Bank, Clarksburg
$500.
Much of his paper Is endorsed by
pdge J. B. briggs and w. E. Bes.
ick. of Bridgeport, o.. and c. Fl.
cry and B. B. McMechen, Wheeling.
The heaviest merchandise creditor
the Mcintosh Huntington Com
my, to whom is due ssss.
causes assigned for Mr.. Berry's
anciai condition are expensive rents
a lack of capital IN the beginning.
Ehe matter viii not effect the Home
nishing Company or involve them
by way, as they are independent
e concern run by Mr.. Berry.
isis the largest bankruptcy pro.
ng ever occurring in this county.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17

c. w. Klllingsworth, clever and
proficient barber in the Traders barber
shop, is preparing to go into business
for hims,lf. He has rented the base
ment Of the building in which the
Post saloon is located in Glen Elk and
expects 10 open the place within. the
next ten days. 1t win be handsomely
and rhodcrnly equipped.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
LAWYERS
Will Hold Their Annual Meeting In
Wheeling.
Congressman Dayton on Program
to Read Paper.

The annual meeting OF the Bar As.
sociation of this State will be held in
wheeling December 30 ar 81. The
program as arranged, foil .ws:
FIRST DAY, DEC. 30-2 P. NJ.
Annual address by the President
Hon. Geo. E. Price, of Charleston.
Report of committee on admission,
and election of members.
Reports.
Paper by Edgar B. Stewart, OF Nor
gantown; Subject-"The Torrens
System; a Practical Bill for West
Virginia. and the Reasons"
8 T. M.-Annual address, Hugh L.
Bond, of Baltimore, Md; subject to
be announced later.
SECOND DAY, DEC. 3l-l0A.
Paper by Hon. A. G. Dayton, of Phil
ippi; subject-"House Bill s3l6, Con-
gress U. s." tbeing the bill reform
Ing and codifying the acts in rela-
tion to civil procedure and the juris.
diction of the Federal Courts.)
Papers by John j. Coniff, of Wheeling,
and Q. W. Dillon, of Fayetteville:
Observation-Disclosures Legis-
lation, If Any, Should be Had in Re-
lation to Them"
Nomination of Offlcers.
appointment OF Standing Committees.
Miscellaneous Business.
Election OF Officers.
appointment of delegates to Ameri-
can Bar Association.
500 p. m.-Banquet.
Topics for general consideration and
discussion-=tAny OF these topics may
be taken up for consideration on
motion of member, at the pleasure
OF the Association.
Report of State Tax Commission.
What Salaries Should the Supreme
and Circuit Judges, Respectively
Receive Under the Constitution as
Amended?
VIII the Association Formally En-
dorse the Inauguration OF the Tor
rens System in West Virginia ? If
so, How?
Is it Desirable that an Attorney
Should be Admitted to Practice
Regularly IN the Courts OF this State
on the License Obtained from An
other State?
Is it Expedient for this Association to
Attempt the Codification OF a Com
plete spstem of Criminal Practice
and Procedure for Recommendation
to the Legislature?
A Majority Verdict in Civil Cases.
What Legislation will the Association
Propose to the Next Session of the
LegislatureP
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-17
Know ThyseIf.

Madam Lucinda at the Walker
House is giving wonderful evidence
of her power as palmlst and life
reader. Those who have doubts as to
what the goth century holds hidden
from them win do well to call and
consult this lady. Hours a, m. to 10
p. m. dec17.1t