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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-12
RECKLESS
DRIVING
INDUCED in By Pool Hickman on MONT.
cello Ayenue.-Must Have Imagined
He Was in an Automobile.

Pod Hickman, who enjoys considera.
bic noboriety for reckless driving pc.
riodically, INDUCED himself in one Of
these wild drives Friday night on Mon.
ticello avenue. he turned the corner at
East Main street and the avenue with
safety, which was more a matter oflucE;
than good driving, and dashed up the
avenue with the speed Of an auto. The
denizens saw him coming and most OF
them hastened to clear the road, but one
of NJ. F. Barletts meat market drivers
was a little slow about it, and Pool did
not hesitate to dash against his vehicle
with full force. The crippled condition
Of his own running gear did not check
him in his Sheridan.like ride, but seem.
ed to urge him on. He disappeared with
the rear end OF the wagon dragging on
the ground, and left behind him the rec.
ord of having made the widest and
swiftest dash over the avenue in the
history of that section of the city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-12
Get Inside
Your friends and NsighbOrs in Clarks.
burg Win Show You How.

Rubbing :ae back wort cure backache.
A liniment may relieve, but can't cure,
Backache comes from the inside-from
the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills get inside
They cure sick kidneys.
Here is clnrksburg proof that this is
so:
R. E. johnson, miner, of Sl4 Jackson
street, says: q have never had a strong
back, something necessary to a man who
follows my occupation, and of late years
have suffered a great deal from attacks
of pain across the loins, each succeed.
ing one more severe and prolonged than
its predecessor. Ny back has been so
lame and sore that when l bend it was
all I could do to straighten, and after /
contracted a cold it was sure to seat it.
self in the loins, and misery very feebly
expresses what 1 endured. Thinking that
Doan's Kidney Pills might help, went
to Wells & Haymaker's drug store for
box, more out Of curiosity than ex-
pecting results. The treatment agreea-
bly, surprised me. never used med.
icine which gave such undoubted relief
as Doans Kidney Pills. Mrs. johnson
can speak just as positively about the
remedy as !. She used it for symptoms
of pndOubted kidney complaint and the
results received proved that for weak or
overcxcied kidneys nothing can equal
Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster1Nirburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States. Remember
the name-DOan's-and take no substi-
tute.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-12
Umbrellas.

A most desirable Christmas
present is an Umbrella. For
father, mother, sister, brother,
husband, or wife. Here is a
great variety, all qualities and
prices. A special feature of our
goods is the detachable handle,
arranged so you can change the
handle while you wait II it does
not suit you. Then 1t is so
handy to pack when you go
away.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-12
6dfl6t SM66lRrS
Leather Goods.

The new chain hand bag is
one of the most useful things
for the lady shopper that has
been put on the market for
years.
One Of these bags would make
as good a present as any ONE,
could wish for.
LII yerare in doubt about what
to buy -foF-gnur wife, sweetheart
or sister, this Is as good q thing
aS you could select.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-12
Rugs

To those who have bought
these goods from US there is no
need to tell the old story of
quality and handsome patterns,
but to those who may read this
page who have never bought
Rugs here, let US say that we
are mill agents for the most
famous Smyrna Rugs made.
We carry styles and quality that
you will find nOWeere else ex-
cept In the same goods. All
sizes and prices from a door mat
at 75c to a 9xl2 carpet at $1,000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-12
Pillows.

Along with other things for
the home, don't forget the
sofa pillows. We have search
ed the country over for pretty
goods in this line and we have
them, you'll say so too when
you see them. And the prices
that is the most astonishing
part, how we can sell such
pretty tops for 50 little money.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-12

In every home where there Is a piano
there should Be a piano player. There
Is none better than the Harmonist, Sold
BY the Thomson Music Company, Elk
Bridge building. fcb.ls.ti
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-12

If you need any harness for your
teams, no matter of what kind, you
viii fnd 1t always on hand at Roy
nolds, Main street, he keeps an up.to-
dae harness establishment. $50
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-12

Rubbing :ae back wort cure baekache.
A Imminent may relieve, but can't cure.
Backache comes from the inside-from
a.. ,:J,.,,,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-12
Sweet Mlody Flour

All persons having any If our ice
cream freeEers, please notify US at the
store or by mail. We viii call and get
them. Respectfully, j. T. swager.
sepstf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-12
Smokers Goods

No doubt you'll think it
strange that we should offer
these goods for salei never mind,
we know that there are very
few fathers, husbands brothers,
or sweethearts, but use the
pleasant weed. Fopthls reason.
we have placed in our stock for
our lady customers who may
wish to purchase these goods, a
beautiful line OF Smokers GOODS,
In Brier Wood and Meerschaum
at lowest prices.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-12
sweet Melody Flour.
/ AN WELL PLEASED.

Is the general verdict of the many who
have had readings. Mrs. C. A. ]. Smith,
elairyoyant, room 05, Jacobs building.
nov9-tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-12
Gloves.

! a pair Of nice gloves for any
member Of the family or friends,
is a gift that will be appreciated
and at the same time is not ex-
penslve. We can show you the
best assortment Of theSegoods In
Central West Virginia. Mocha.
Suede, Glace, Plque, and long
gloves any size or color. Our 81,
Mocha is the best on earth.
Right here we want to say that
a nice warm pair Of gloves make
handsome present, and we
have all sizes and shades.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
POLICE ON HEARsES
STRIKING DRIVERS or CHICAGO
 ARE oVE1a-AWED.
All the Patrolmen Are Ordered to Attend Funerals If It is Necessary in Order to
 Preserve Peace.

Chicago, Dec. 24.-To-day, for the first time in 8 week. hearses carried the dead to the cemetery in and around Chicago. The hearses were driven by non-union drivers, the livery owners abandoning the policy of pleading danger and with holding services. All the police were or- dered to attend funerals if necessary and non-union drivers went armed in antici- patton of trouble. No disorder occur red.
 Comparatively few undertakers sent out hearses. Most of the funerals were conducted in the ''black maria wagons.
 While preparations were being made for the funeral of Detective Farnsworth, David Wilhelm. a union livery driver, displaying credentials. appeared in front of the house and said:
 ''I offer my services to drive the hearse with Farnsworth's funeral and I'll wear my union button. want to show that the union men are not interfering with the burial of the dead"
 In spite of the offer, which was re- fused. police, both in uniform and plain clothes, guarded the hearse. Two detec- lives accompanied the empty hearse form. acted as pallbearers.
 With uniformed policemen mounted on hearse and carriages, the body of Will liam Hartman was taken to Oakwood cemetery. The strikers had pickets in the neighborhood of the home, but they announced that their presence was mere 1y for the purpose of seeing that no union men were driving the carriages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
IN MERRlE ENGLAND
CHRISTMAS IS CELEBRATED
 ACROSS THE OCEAN.
London Deserted by Society, and the Day Will be Spent in old Fash toned Style-King at
 Sandringham.

London. Dec. 2H.-Britain's metropolis presented the deserted appearance usual on the eve of Christmas. King Edward, Queen Alexandra. the Prince and Prin- cess of Wales, and the members of the court have gone to the country. Emu lating the royal example, the aristocratic families, as well as the week and trip pers'' and all sorts and conditions of people. have gone to the country homes. where Christmas will be celebrated in the old-fashioned English style.
 There are not many prominent Ameri- cans in London tonight. Ambassador Choate and his family are at Brocket Hall, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. where they will enjoy their Christmas dinner as the guests of Lord Mount stephen. John R. Carter, second secretary of the United States Embassy remains in London in charge of the Embassy.
 United States Consul General Evans and his family will also prove exceptions to the English custom of going to the country at Christmastide. The stan of the consulate general, following the ex- ample of MT. Evans, will remain in Lon don.
 At sandringham King Edward and Queen Alexandra will be surrounded by all the members of the royal family.
 Christmas evening will be devoted to the distribution of gifts from the royal Christmas tree to which all the servants and work people on the estate have been invited.
 King Edward has abolished several of the customs which existed during the reign of Queen Victoria. Her late majes- ty always had the plum pudding made at Windsor castle from which it was dis tributed to the other royal residences. Now the Windsor castle kitchens are practically shut up and the ancient ra- tions of beef which always formed such a picturesque feature of Queen victoria s table are no longer in evidence while the historic plum pudding and the huge game pie and boar's head are prepared and consumed only at Sandringham.
 The Christmas holidays will be followed by several festivities. .....
 One of the interesting features of the present season is the enormous quantity of American and Canadian apples now in evidence. These apples are so plentiful that they are used as window decorations. Owing to the scarcity of the European crop this American produce has been i'm ported in unprecedented quantities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
REINFORCEMENT RUSHED.
Russia is Hurrying Troops to
 Manchuria.

Victoria. B. C.. Dec. A.-Advices were brought by the steamer Olympia of in- creasing endorsements arriving in Man churia from Russia. Correspondents al Mukden tell of the transport of troops to the southern borders toward the Korean frontier at the rate of twenty to twenty eight railway carriages twice a day. The total number transported toward the be- ginning of December was 17,0O0 all o1 whom had newly arrived from Europe.
 Achievements which had arrived al IIao Yang had arbitrarily taken up win ter quarters in Chinese temples and mer- cantile houses. causing great indignation and considerable suffering among the Chinese.
 Orders have also been sent to hurry the Russian fleet now coming from Russia to Port Arthur and consisting the battle ships Oslabya, cruisers Aurora. Dimtry Doukoy Alwaz. several destroyers and ten torpedo boats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
DEMANDED MUCH MONEY |Lcer Brennan Threatened
 MilliOnaireS. FAILED TO GET A CENT Morgan, Rockefeller and Car negie Received Letters. Attempt to Bluff Marshall Field et Chicago Out of $25,ooo Leads
 to the Young Mans
 Arrest.
FAILED TO GET A CENT

Chicago. Dec. M.-The source Of the mysterious letters demanding large sums of money which for the past six months have been received by men high In the financial world of New York and Chicago was today traced to Leer Brennan. a commercial artist of Chicago, and the young man was placed under arrest as he was leaving the general postofsice wIaers he had gone in answer to a decoy Ietker.
 When confronted with the evidence of his wrong doing. Brennan confessed to having attempted to enforce a dozen de- rnands for sums of s25,000 and s50.010 and having threatened his intended victims with death should they refuse to comply with his demands for money. In his con fession. Brennan declared that all his attempts to extort money had been futile as he never received a dollar in answer to any of his requests.
 Went After 1Tillionaires.
 The New York financiers of whom Bren~ nan demanded money were J. piarponk Morgan, John D. Rockefeller. James stillman and Andrew Carnegie or each of these men he demanded $50.000 in his first letter, and on receiving no replies it is said, reduced the amount demanded to $25.000 Among those in Chicago on whom Brennan attempted to levy tribute were Marshall Field, R. T. Crane, ,. OBueu ArnOur ana U. F. 6W1TE. None of the Chicago men was asked for mors than sz500o.
 In the case of Marshall Field, Brennan wrote under the name of William CrafG. He first asked Mir. Field to leave $z5,O09 beneath pillar of a porch at the latter's home No attention was paid to the iet- ter by Mir. Field until another eonmuni- cation. in which the yelled threats in the first letter were made palmer. was re- ceived from Brennan.
 Wanted Money Mailed.
 In the second letter Brennan demanded that the money be mailed Mir Field then placed the matter in the hands of de- tectiye agency and a correspondence with Brennan was established which led to hts arrest today.
 A few days ago deooy letter was sent fo Brennan telling him that his demand on AMr. Field would be acceded to. Then a package was prepared and addressed to Craig to be delivered at the registered letter department of the general post office. Brennan today called at the post- office and was given the package. sign- ing the receipt. Brennan. with a pleased smile on his face. turned to walk away. but walked into the arms of four detec- lives who had been watching the proceed ings.
 No formal charge was entered against Brennan tonight. but it was said he will be held for action of the Federal author ities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
rnIand Canal schama.

The proposition to construct a govern ment canal connecting Delaware and Chesapeake Bays. so as to form an in- land waterway between Philadelphia and Newport News. to be part of a chain ex- tending through the South was gone over at some length yesterday by Sena- tor Alice, of Delaware, who is greatly interested in the project
 q hope to be present at the banquet which will be given at Wilmington Jan- uary Sth, at which this matter will be discussed" he said. but I may be pre- vented by business. I consider this mat ter one of vital importance to Delaware and one in which the entire Atlantic Coast is more or less interested because of the facilities which will be afforded by the Canal for the coast-wise trade. As to the practicability of the various routes suggested, am not yet prepared to commit myself
 Something may be said in favor of each of the proposed routesi It s esti- mated that the Choptank River route will effect a saving in time of 13 3-4 hours while the air line-the Queenstown and Centerville routes-will save Is 1-4 and Is 3-4 hours, respectively. The Chop tank River route, however could be con- structed. 1t Is estimated, at a cost of $1650O.000. while the air line route would cost $32, 900 and $41,250,OOO. respectively so that the saving in time between them is so small as to scarcely warrant the greatly increased cost. The passage of war vessel by the interior route would be greatly expedited in case it were very necessary to hasten them from League Island to Washington.
 The more northerly the route. the less the number of bridges, both highway and railroad. which would be called foI, /, and consequently less interference with traffic on land. The Board of Engineers that examined this matter has decided the most feasible route to be the Back Creek route, which is substantially To- cated on the line of the existing Chesa- peake and Delaware Canal
 There is no use in constructing thls canal unless it is of sufficient depth and width to admit of the passage of ocean, going steamers, and the general proposI- tion is for canal 100 feet wide at the bottom. 26 or 27 feet below mean low wa ter. ITO feet wide at low water, and with locks at least 600 feet long and 60 feet wide.
 50 far as commerce is concerned, canal connecting the two hays will inure more especially to coast-wise trafic. link in a chain of interior navigation routes, passing to the north, to and through the waters of New York harbor. For this reason, 1t Is claimed by some that the most northerly of the routes is the best adapted, as 1t affords the mini mum of restricted canal way and the minimum of total length"
 Senator Alice discussed at some length the difference in cost of the proposed routes. giving 1t as his opinion that, while the government could scarcely be called
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
Receiver for Democratic Club.

Chicago, Dec. A.--Jacob R. Richards. q former south town assessor. was ap- pointed receiver of the Cook county Dem ocracy to-day by Judge Brentano. The appointment was made upon the petition of friends of Robert Burke. formerly city oil inspector, who declared that two sets of officers had been elected and their installation was liable to cause conflict and disorder besides endangering the safety of the property of the club. Both the Powers and Burke tickets are made defendants to the suit, and it Is asserted that both are using the money of the organization in q manner that threatens to depiete the treasury and involve the corporation in a lot of law suits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
REPORT or GRAND JURY.
Scathing Criticism of Action of
 Union Tickets.


 Chicago. Dec. 24.-Scathing criticisms of persons who have disturbed funeral processlons in Chicago were made by the Grand Jury which reported to Judge Clifford to-day. The Grand Jury also criticized Irresponsible organization" for creating disorder and defying the law. The report, which was drawn by Col onel James W. Nye, the foreman. says: I've find that for several months ir- responsible organizations have been creating disorder in this county. destroy ing property and defying the law. We have found that ordinary subpoenaes and subpoenases induces tecum marked forthwith and issues by this court have been evaded.
 "It Is public report at present in this city that houses of w6rship and houses of mourning are made the scenes of dis order by men calling themselves union pickets and that the bodies of the dead are desecrated. We believe that these conditions justify careful examination and we respectfully suggest that the con dition we have cited be made special subject of inquiry by the January Grand Jury"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
Report on Soldiers Home.

Washington. Dec. 4.-Acording to re- port made by Brigadier-GeneraI G. H. Barton, who has just completed tour of inspection of the various branches of the National Soldiers Home. 1t was shown that during the past year 8. .137 old soldiers have been cared for. The annual per capita expense of this maintenance was $141.70, which is an increase of 20 per cent during the past three years. ascribed to the general advance in the cost of food products. Of the inmates, 2. .16S are dra w. ing pensions of from $6 to SIP per month, aggregahng a total of $3,166.734. Eleven members have cash balances of more than $l 900 each to their credit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
Shot from Amhnah.

Barlow. Fla. Dec. 21.-Colonel John Beatey. general manager of the Green Bay Phosphate Company. while driving to his mines this morning, was shot from ambush by a negro whom he had discharged yesterday. Mrs. Beatey was with him and was seriously hurt. Colo mel Beatey was not hurt very badly. The negro escaped, hs1. this Afternoon negro was captured Ns5 is supposed to be the right man. He was placed in jail here and will be taken to Colonel Beatey h the morning for Identification.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
Receivers Make Good Report

Annlston, Dec. 24.-(Special.) )-The re- ceivers of the Southern Car and Foundry Company have been able to make a most favorable report of business done the first quarter. The court gave the receivers au- thority to continue business if in their judgment the state of trade justified 1t. The iron market has slight upward ten- dency now and rolling min of the local plant is turning out a fine product and a
 gratifying amount of which Is finding a
 ready sale. It Is the belief of the local office that the plant will be able to work along steadily now and that large orders for car building be secured for next year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
sues Probate Ludpa.

Gadsden, Dec. A.-(Special )-Mathew M. Frasier procured a marriage license December Il producing an order from c. N. Tidwell of Marshall County, father of the young woman. and further swore that he saw MT. Tidwell sign the order. Then the licenses were Issued and the marriage performed. Now MT. Tidwell has brought suit against theProbate Judge for damages for issuing the licenses on a forged order. On being notified of the suit. John H. Carter, acting for Judge Ayers. swore out a warrant for Frasier charging him with forgery, and had him arrested and lodged in iail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
peath of Moody MerrilI.

Santa Fe, N. M. Dec. 24.-Moody Mer> Till of Boston alias, c. F. Grarson. of SiI- pneumonia. Merrill had held very high positions in Boston when he suddenly disappeared and was supposed to be dead until a short time ago, political enemies revealed his whereabouts and he was ar- rested in New York city on serious fnan- cial charges. In New Mexico he had made a new fortune. represented the Col CTS of New York in the southwest and had been president of the Silver City National Bank.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
charges Against Indian Agent.

Spokane. Wash. Dec. Exchanges have been sent to the Department of the In. terior at Washington against Indian Agent A. M. Anderson, of Miles, Wash. who has charge of the Colville Indiana The charges include allowing the Indian police to frighten child to death: al lowing the police to handcuff a cripple and leave him for ten days practically helpless; refusing to allow Indians to leave school to help harvest and thuf causing the loss of crops: taking children to school without the knowledge of par ents who thought them drowned. Affi- davits accompany the charges.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
4.labarna at Departments.

Postmasters appointed Ma con County: c. M. Sanford vice Thom- as B. Goldston. resigned. Neenah. WI- cox County: Louis T. I.awler. vice Ju- Illus W. olensky, resigned. Creelman, Covington County (new office): Charles 8. Creelman.
 Rural letter carriers appointed to be- gin January 15.-Aibertville: John c. Coleman. with ]. Lloyd Dorsey. substi- tute.
 Rural free delivery established to com mence February 1.-Dothan. Houston County: Length of route. H miles,; area. 15 square miles; population served, 4Iz;; number of houses on route, 116
 Patents issued this week.-Emanucl Bumford. Birmingham:; gas-burning fur mace. George J. Crossland. Mobile; elec- trical switch. James Wilkinson. Birming- ham; assignor to Wilkinson Steam Tur- bine Company, elastic fluid turbine wheel. Pensions to Alabamians.--W William F. Guthrie. John R. Price. Robert Barber, James AZ Hammond. 8 each.
 R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-25
Bonda to Buv Frars' Lands

Washington. Dec. 23.-Secretary Root had a conference today with Colonel Ed wards of the insular bureau, at which the form for the bonds for the purchase of the friars' lands in the Philippines was agreed upon. The amount of the issue Is to be H.200.O0O. Bids for the bonds will be received early in January and in case the bonds are not ready at that time, it is probable certificate will be issued