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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
TEXT OF BILL
Amending the city Charter a. In
troduced by Mr. Harmer.
Australian Ballot System May Be
Used Here.

The bill introduced by Senator
Harvey w. IIarmer in the Senate to
amend the charter of this city. so as
to put the Australian ballot in vogue
here is worded as follows:
"That sections eight aud eleven Of
chapter one hundred and one OF the
Acts OF one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-seven, be amended and re-
enacted 80 as to read as follows:
On the Tuesdey after the first Mon
day in April, one Thousand nine hum
dred and three, and on said day Of
every succeeding year there shall be
elected by the &uallfied voters OF said
city Mayor, Chief OF Police, Superin-
tendent OF Street, Commissioner Of
Water Works, Assessor, City Collector
and Treasurer and City Clerk who
shall hold their respective Offices for
one year and until their successors shall
be elected and qualified.
III. The election in said city shall
be held and conducted AID the result
thereof certified, returned and finally
determined under chapter three of the
Code of West Virginia, as amended"
The bill has been reported back by
the Committee on Municipal Corpora
tions with tho recommendation that
it pass. The bill has been read the
first time and ordered to its second
reading.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
CHARGES
PREFERRED
Against Squire Gordon and Con-
stable Meclun0 by TutwIIler.
Accuses Them of Violating Law
Concerning Auctloneers.
Asked for Warrants but DIds:Not
Get Them.

George Tutwiller, who was arrested
this afternoon by Constable McClung
on a warrant issued by Squire Samuel
w. Gordon at the instance of @. n.
Kidd, charging him with peddling
without license, proposes to have
sweet revenge. He appeared In Squire
Riley's assizes after he had been re-
leased and demanded warrant
against both Constable McClnng and
Squire Gordon upon the charge that
they were not paying proper auction
eer's license. he alleges that the only
tax they have paid is IS apiece and as
they follow the business in this city,
they have violated the law and cites
section 7s, chapter 80 of the Code
of West Virginia which reads as fol-
lows:
"on every license to act as an auc-
tioneer s5 aud II any auctioneer act as
such in town an additional tax Of 90
for every Thousand Of the population
of said town, according to the last pre-
ceeding United States census"
For a reason not given he did not
get the warrant.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
FEW ORDERS
Entered in Circuit Court. Either
Law or Chancery.
Carrie Mcyicker's Damage Suit
Continued.

In the chancery cause of John /.
Alexander against George Lanham
and others, Laco l.. Young fled his
answer.
The cause of Andrew j. Williams,
administrator, against Nora f. Mar
tin and others, was referred to Com
missioner Charles w. Lynch to ascer-
tain personal assets of the estate and
so fourth.
The case of Carrie Mcvicker against
the city of Clarksburg was continued,
Zach side paying its own costs. :
James II. Watson fled a petition
asking for power to adopt Mabel Har.
rison, 3 years old, and to change heI
name to Mabel Watson.
The case of E. S. Swisher against
Fl. E. Dawson and j. w. 'Sommeryllle
upon an appeal was dismissed by
mutual consent.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
CANTEEN
Question Discussed by State Board
W. C. T.U.
At Session Which Adjourned at 6off
Chapel Thursday.

The State Executive Board Of the
Women's Christian Temperance IN
ion adjourned their session at the Con
Chapel NJ. E. Church, yesterday.
Much important business was trans
acted by the Board. The canteen
question, relative to legislative petit
tioninE was thoroughly discussed by
the board.
Two sessions of the board we're held,
one in the morning, and one IN the af-
ternoon. The adjournment was made
late Thursday afternoon.
Those in attendance at the meeting
of the Board are Mrs. George W Nor
row, of Fairmont, president; Mrs. Par
ker. of Fairmont, corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. Davis, OF Lost Creek, coun-
ty president of Harrison county; Mrs.
Hannon, Of Fairmont, county prssi.
dent Of Marion county; Mrs. Hall, 0,
Wheeling; Mrs. Battle, Of ParKersburr;
Ms Molar, OF st. Albans.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
Committee Votes Unanimously in
Favor of the Bill and Recommends
its Passage by the House of
Delegates
Bill Passes in the House to its Third Reading.
Friends Sanguine of its Passage in the Senate.

Charleston specials today state that
the Salem charter bill passed its sec
ond reading in the House of Delegates
yesterday afternoon and went to its
third reading.
Large delegations appeared before
the committee for and against the
measure and bitter contest was
waged. After the committee heard
both sides atlength, vote was taken,
which resulted unanimously in favor
of the bill. This committee looks af-
ter proposed bills In reference to coun-
ties, cities and municipal corporations.
After the result OF the vote had been
announced, the committee took steps
toreport to the House and ndrecommend
that the bill pass. This was done yes
terday and the bill went to the third
reading with smooth sailing. There
seems to be little, II any doubt now
that 1T will pass the House, but itwilI
then nave TO 20 TO the Senate. No
one knows what win happen to it
there. Parties who are there adyocat
ing its passage feel hopeful and give
ont the news that that body will COM
cur in the action Of the House.
There has been no change in the
original draft of the bill as published
in the Telegram a few weeks ago. 1t
includes a license clause. With that
eliminated there would practically be
no opposition in Salem TO the measure,
but the majority of the citizens of
that town are opposed to the elimina-
tion of that feature of the bill and if
it becomes law, it will in all probable
ity contain that particular clause.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
Mrs. Homer Talkington Found Sus-
pended by a Rope From Joice
in Their Smoke House.
Cause of Rash Act Unknown but Supposed to be
Chaarin Over Fathers Actions--Inquest Held.

Word reaches here OF the suicide Of
Mrs. Johanna Talkington at her home
at Wallace Wednesday evening, Janu-
airy 2s.-
Mrs. Talkington hanged herself in
the esmoks house with rope suspended
from a joice of the second story at
$50 o'clock in the evening 1t is sup
posed. Her husband, Homer Talk
ington, found her hanging there dead
half an hour later, when he came from
his work and found her missing. The
body was warm, Indicating that she
had not been dead more than half an
hour. Her neck was broken.
Squire James Ogden held an inquest
Thursday. The verdict was that she
hanged herself.
Interment occurred in the Bennett
cemetery on Big Elk near Wallace
Friday.
Mrs. Taikipgton was large, robust
ana health woman, and i'll health was
Lot, therefore, the cause of her rash
act. The relations between herself
and her husband were said to be the
most domestic and happy. She waS a
Stackpole and her people reside at En-
terprise. It is stated that her fathers
Conduct in reference to woman, with
whom he appears infatuated, may
have driven her to take her life. She
Wss so years of age and leaves no chill,
'dren.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30

EXPLODED
In oliver Bou9hner's Kitchen and
Caused a A Fire.
Blaze smothered With Blankets
Mr.. Nose scorched.

A rather serious little fire occurred
at the home of Oliver P. Boughner on
West Main street at the supper hour
last night. It was caused by the ex-
plosion of a lamp in the kitchen. Mr.
Boughner happened to be at home at
the time and he used great presence
of mind by smothering the flames with
blankets. The ceiling of the room was
considerably burned. In putting out
the blaze Mr.. Boughner's nose was
scorched considerably. The fire de-
partment WIS not called out. Mr..
Boughner's quick action in smother
ing the blaze saved the house as it is
frame and would have been consum-
ed before the department. could have
arrived and gotten into operation.
The damage amounts to only a few
dollars.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
STATE
PRESIDENT
or w. c. T. U. Addressed Local
Union at Mrs. Yost's Thurs
day Evening.

The local women's Christian Tenn.
perance Union was very pleasantly
entertained Thursday evening by Mrs.
YoSt at her home on Clay street. The
State President, Mrs. George w. Nor
row, of Fairmont, was present and
gave very interesting talk. Later
refreshments were served by Mrs.
Yost. There was goodly number OF
the union present and all enjoyed Mrs.
Yost's hospitality to the utmost.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30

EVENING
Passed at the Home Of Mr. aud Mrs.
Rector.

A large number attended the social
and reception given at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. LYDIA Rector, at their
home on West Mechanic street, Thurs
day evening, under the auspices Of
the Ladies Circle, Grand Army OF ne
Republic. N
A pleasing programme Of f1fSusic aid
recitations was renders2 and light re-
freshments were served. The pro.
gramme, as ren1s cred, is as follows:
Recitatieea ssThe Gate Beautifni, !,
"The 9eacon's Potatoes. Mrs. Har-s
risoR Albright. Recitations-..The
Polish Boy "Kate shelly.nMrs.
Watkins. Recitation-"My sisters
Best Beaux. Miss Helen Gordon.
Duet-sMusic on the Waves. - Mrs.
Charles Ridenour, Mrs. Amos Payne.
solo-"sweet the Angelus Was Ring
ing. Mrs. Ridenour.
The evenings entertainment was
heartily enjoyed by those present. A
silver offering was taken at the door
for the benefit Of the Ladies' Circle.
G. a. B. Nearly fifteen dollars was
netted.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
SCHEDULE
WIN be Changed as Soon as Switch
Is Completed.

The Fairmont and clarksburg Elec.
trio Railway Co npany is putting in a
switch track in Point Comfort. 1t is
at a point just east of the high eleva-
tion in that suburb. The rails were
cut yesterday and transfers were ne
cessary. The switch will becomplet-
ed In a day or SO and by Monday three
cars win be running to Adamston In
stead of two. The change viii make
a quicker schedule for Adamste6.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
TWO BUMPERS
Drilled In. In the Salem OIL Field,
20 Barrels Each.

In the Salem district, F. A. Grimm
s Morris have completed No. 3 on the
Flint beirs' farm and have 2o-barrel
pumper in the Gordon sand.
In thes same district Gartlan s. Keat.
ing have completed their test on the
Ira Clark farm and have 20 barrel
pumper in the Gordon sand.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
STRUCK
BY TRAIN
Adolphus Wolfe Escaped with only
Few Cruises.

Adolphus Wolfe, aged about %
years, son Of Jacob Wolfe, of Adams
ton, was struck by coal train on the
Monongah division between 8 and Z
O'Clock Thursday evening. The acci-
dent happened near the crossing In the
locality of the Lafayette Glass factory
at Northview. Fortunately he escap-
ed with only few bruises and was
able TO be out next morning. 1t was a
narrow escape.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
BURGLARS
May be Caught. Koon Has an I'm.
portant Clue.

George R. Koon, whose store was
burglarized night or SO ago, is hot
on the trail of the burglars. He says
he has an important clue, and be-
lievcs he will be able in day or so to
locate them and have them arrested.
he declines to state what clue he has,
fearing that that might interfere with
the apprehension of the burglars.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30

DEATH,
Miss Lucy Ramsey Passes Into the
Great Beyond.

Miss Lucy Ramsey, the young
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Ramsey, Of Adamston, died at her
home Thursday evening about six
O'Clock, after an extended Illness. She
was fifteen years Of age. Her many
young friends will be pained to know
of her untimely end.
The harrisburg Fraternai Burial
Association, of which she was men,
Der, will have charge of the funeral
arrangements. The burial will occur
Saturday afternoon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30

JIM. showacre has moved his fami-
II from Moundsville occupying DR..
Morgan's new house on Mechanic
street. Mr.. Showacre and brother
have purchased the news business Of
Dauterman Bros.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
But One Case

There was but one lone drunk up
before Mayor Grille this morning. The
usual fine was assessed and the cul
prit not having the money, was sent
TO the county jail.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30

The train from Falrmont did not ar
rive until 10 O'Clock this morning, on
account of being delayed by ths obser-
yation party which came up first.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
KNISELEY
ACQUITTED
OF the Murder of John Wheeler at
Johnstown.

Ernest Kniseley was acquitted At
2.so o'clock Friday afternoon Of the
murder of John Wheeler at Johnstown
a few weeks ago. The jury had the
case about one hour.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-30
Where Are You 6oina2 !


Some folks are going to New
Orleans.
Some are going to France,
But I'm going to
Prof. Motifs dancing school to-
night
To learn that "Floradora,
dance.
Elk Bridge building, 8 O'Clock.
GaILDRENs' CLASS.
Tomorrow morning, 1000 O'Clock.
Department, Grace, Physical enl-
ture, and Polite Society Dan
cling. Jan. so-1t
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01
Southern Railroad EARNINGS

During the eleven months ended
May 81 the increase in the gross
earnings of eighty-one railroads Of
the coutry over the gross earnings
of the same period of the last fisca
year, as shown by the New York
Commercial and Fina ncial Chron-
icle, was $50, 1928, 500, or ID. 2S per
cent, More than half of this in
crease was in the gross earnings of
thirty southern and southwestern
roads which advanced from Sl46.lO7-
296 to Sl66, 932, 737, or $l9,925, AL.
equal to 1853 per cent. The in
crease in the gross earnings of fifty
one other roads in the country was
$40, 1913, 42S or 1880 per cent.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01
The Color Of the Rose

More than with any other flower
does the color of the rose have
special Significance. Red is love,
white ia silence, yellow speaks
jealousy. One of the legends con
nected with the rose tells that it
became white through being bathed
with the tears of mourners who
sought the sweetest flowers to Law
In the hands of their dead. A pref
tier conceit declares that all roses
were white until one day vonng
Cupid. dancing among them, upset
In his merry sport glass of wine,
which dyed the roses upon which it
fell, red, its own color. Another
legend tells the story of holy little
maid of Bethlehem who was doomed
TO DEATH. When the stakes were
heaped around her the fire would
not burn, but the brands which had
been flaming turned to red roses and
those which had not caught to white.
From this time forth roses, red and
white, were martyrs flowers. The
Turks say that red roses sprang
from the blood Of Mohammed.- N.
hudson Moore in the July Delinea-
tor.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01
Pressed the Button

W Wednesday evening at s:45 Capt.
John Graham president of the Cam
den Interstate, touched the button
that gave to Ceredo ten brilliant
electric lights of 2 900 candle power
each Capt. Graham came down in
person to see the new lights. They
satisfy all unless there are those who
prefer darkness rather than light, -
and are a long jump toward Ceredo
becoming nice pleasant, comfort
able town in which TO live. With
the brick pavements now being laid
and the water works which will be
completed this season Ceredo will
rank with any small town on the
Ohio river.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01
WHAT DID He SEE

While What Scott Saw Abroad"
which has appeared in dozens of
state papers, is getting to be chest
nut, yet it is full of meat. The
meat in this chestnut is not to be
sneezed at by other United States
senatorial candidates. 1t shows that
MIR. Scott has made friends with a
great many Of the papers. Especi.
ally has he made friends with the
county newspapers, which exert more
Influence on more people than any
other factor inpolitics. This means
chat Senator Scott appreciates the
power of the press and in SO doing
proves that though he may lack
some of the lieutenants who so ably
conducted his last campaign, he is a
far better posted and n shrewder
politician than he was in 1888. 1t
will be no child's play to defeat
senator scott Tor re election. The
Hon. James Lewis Caldwell, SCOTS
most formidable rival, stands where
Scott stood in 1888 and has yet to
learn the lesson that a political field
must be cultivated for several wears
before it is in proper condition to
grow crop OF PARTISAN electors,
and that the best cultivator of hon.
est public opinion is an honest press.
lie may learn it in time, however.
The next Senator should in all lust
ice to the people be chosen from the
Third, Forth or Fifth congressional
districts which are not at present
nor have oeen for many years repre-.
scented In the upper house of con
gress.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01

UNDER the evidence 30 far pro-
'duced regarding the wreckIrig of
the Camden Interstate car one can
draw but Ole conclusion, namely,
that as the G. d o. and Camden
Interstate employees both have
orders to stop all cars at the
crossing at which the wreck oc-
Cured, that the employee of both
the trolley car and the freight
train deliberately disobeyed orders,
thereby holding both companies
financially responsible for the
damages that have occurred to
life and limb. But the moral
responsibility rests IN another
place. 1t rests upon the men who
had charge of the train and the
trolly car. This moral response.
blilty, or responsibility to be
accurate, appears to have reached
III this case criminal negligence.
Under the law the companies will
be held financially liable but it
seems hard, is hard u fact, upon
a company to pay damages &C.
casioned by carlesness and dis
obedience of employees. The
prosecuting attorney of Cabell
county has duty to perform, as
have the G. 81 O. and Camden
Interstate, and that is to see if
such carelessness as the present
evidence discloses does not mean
at least voluntary granddaughter
If not murder.
The grand jury room is the place
to ascertain The true facts in this
case. Let the matter be sifted.
Life is too precious to the majority
of people to allow such careless
ness to be continued.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01

SENATOR SCoTT has just returned
from abroad. Senator Elkins has
Just gone abroad. Does one have to
go to Europe to get true prospectus
of American politics and especially
of the West Virginia brand? The
Advance notes however, that j. l..
Caldwell is staying quietly at home,
attending strictly to his business a
moie'y of which is TO rake in the
next United States senatorial plum
tree and all-if he can.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01
Rdb6rt-PedCOCk NuDtidIS

The marriage of Chester Rabert
of Hinton, assistant to Superintend-
ent Carlysle, and Miss Lillian Pea
cock occurred at the home of the
brides parents at Coalburg Tuesday
at high noon. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. John w. John.
son of Ceredo, an intimate friend of
the groom. Superintendent and
Carlysle, and many other friends of
the bride and groom attended the
wedding. MIR. Rabert has many
friends in this section who tender
congratulations.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01

HE democratic apers which
take up the action of the last LEXIS
lature on the tax reform question
Will make asses of themselves.
Every democratic senator with but
one exception, voted against the con-
sIderatiOn of these measures. Be.
sides, that party was in power for
twenty-siX years in this state and
what is its record in behalf of the
people? Ever against them. 1t was
no friend to the free school system.
1t made no reforms. 1t would not
act upon the iniquitous fee system,
the shame of the state, as it paid the
secretary of state and the state audi
tor not less than 500, 900 TO $40, 600
per year. In less than seven years
after the republican party came in
to power it passed constitutional
amendment which salaries all state
officers and turns into the state
treasury all fees. 1t has built up
the state institutions. tits the party
OF the people and progression There
Is no hope OF any tax reform through
democracy. That party has already
proven this. The people must force
it through tire peoples party, the
republican party.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01
Prices Water Queen

Prices show at the wharf last night
was the third of the river sho VS. that
have been here, and was by far the
best. The play was Lost aud Won,"
and each character cast was well
taken and rendered.
Price has always carried a good
company and played to large audi
ences. When he returns again to
Ceredo he will be given a hearty
reception.
French's New Sensation will be
here soon. French has one of the
Oldest and best shows on the river
and will draw large crowd
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01

MATTERS senatorial are gradually
getting into what will be the worst
mixed political fight that ever took
place in the state. During the cam.
Paign last year in which some dozen
crmoTe hold over state senators were
elected no names were mentioned
but Caldwell, Scbmulbach and Scott
Now Congressman Governor Of the
First district is figuring on training
quarters while Governor White and
Congressman Gaines Of Kanawba.
are mentioned as two sable naos.
The race has just begun, and no man
will know the ending thereof until
the state convention is held. The
man who can dictate the next Cover.
nor of West Virginia will be able
40 bag the United States senatorship.
Who Is heY With Golf in the race
one might answer this question. As
1T is, no one can.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01
Pratt ChilderS Mdrrid0e

Mildred Pratt a prominent young
farmer of Bowen's creek, in Cabell
county and Miss Adeline Childers of
the same neighborhood, were mar.
ried last week by Rev. A w. Ball,
at the home of the bride. Mr.. Pratt
has nice farm and furnished
house within a mile of the bride,
and they went at once to house keep
ing. The Advance extends CON
CALCULATIONS.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01

L also have an immense line of
Mems Spring Suits to close out
at prices to suit very near every
body's pocketbook. | have de-
termined TO make them leave my
store before the season is over
with $500 suits for $12 so, SIS GO
1uits for $1,000, $3.50 suits for
1915, $1,000 suits for SO 90, $500
suits for 81 90, $500 suits for
1898 and $500 suits for 1925.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01

Men, Women and Children's
Shoes and Slippers. / have a
large assortment Of styles as well
as the best brands, mostly union
made, at prices way down. Child
ren's Shoes at 25c, 4Sc, 75c and
CSC. Misses Shoes or Slippers
75c, CSC to Sips Ladies' Shoes or
Slippers 75c, 9S, 81 %. $40 to
SO 80. Mems Shoes or Slippers
$1.25, 81 so $500, 81 so, $500
and $500
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-07-01

PUSH the water works. Push the
side walk paving. Two new rail
roads and one old one that ends at
Ashland are coming this way. With
these improvements and proper in.
ducements offered by land owners
Ceredo and Kenova will soon run
together and make thriving little
city, or two thriving little cities just
as one may look at it. Nothing
more can be expected of the n. &
w., and nothing Of these new roads
unless land can be purchased and in.
ducements made so that Ceredo can
once more have one or more bio
lumbcr mills. That's its futare if
1t has any. One more opportunity
will strike the town. 1t will be the
last and upon how this opportunity
is grasped depends the future of
Ceredo, as to whether ii will be dead
or alive.