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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-21

a new book BY Alfred Henry Lewis. the
historian of ..WolfvilIe.' is TO be published
this spring by R. H. Russell. 1t Is called
The Black Lion Inn Besides the mar
rator, there are five main characters in the
book, the Jolly Doctor. the Red Nosed Gen-
tieman the haif-breed Sioux Sam. the
Sour Gentleman and the Old Cattleman
This motley crowd are thrown together at
the sign of the Black Lion where their
checkered careers, their picturesque modes
of speech, their hopes and achievements
are unfolded for the entertainment of the
reader With this volume Mr.. Lewis again
proves thar no one has got closer than ne
to the drama and romance Of the western
frontier, since the days of the lamented
Bret Harte-
Turning for the moment from his sue
cesses as a maker Of fables and a builder
OF comic opera nbrettoS. George Ade mas
entered the crowded short-story field, His
first book of short stories viii be publish
ed in April by Mcclure. Phillips g. Co. The
title Is In Babel" BY Babel is meant
Chicago all of these stories dealing with
the same aspect of life in the city where
Mr. AIDE has won his success They show
the same keen sense Of character that lies
back of the slang humor of the famous
Fables and an equal brilliancy OF style,
on q higher plane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-21

He-I kind O think I've seen you be-
fore Amt you a shop girl at Bargen's2
She-Siri IN . saleslady.
He-That s02 L m an elevator gentleman
alt the same place.-Philadelphi Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-21

Clara-Mr. Sweetser is quite attentive to
lae. Wonder if he thinks of proposing2
tance-Shou1dn't wonder Everybody
says he IS a man Of the strangest tastes
Boston Transcript
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-21

Mrs Jones-Why don't you lay up your
money for q rainy day. Patrick
Patrick (the hostler)-Shure. twould be
no use. mum, fer Oh couldn't Stipend it
thin. Dim always laid up mesif on a
rainy day wild tn misunderstanding
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-21

Justus Miles Forman. author Of
Journeys End" was an artist and con
tributor of short stories to Harperts and
WcC1ure's before he discovered he could
write an unusual sort Of q novel. He
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-21

Mr.. Howells contributes a remark
able story to Harper's for april. under
the title Though One Rose From the
Dead" which deals with the supernat-
uraI relations between a peculiar man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-21

sfr. Tonight. having come into possess
sion of more money than he could conven-
iantsy spend had hit upon the idea Of hav-
ing a bust Of himself made and was ne
Eetisting with d sculptor.
.Could EOu make il heroic size. be sig
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-21

Eyes. I can make it that way if YOU
want it, said the sculptor but it-er
won't look natural Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-21
Mrs. Crawford-she married a earpen-

Mrs. Crabshaw-Isn't that just loveIyi
Now she can have shelves pat in when
ever she wishes without having to ask
+ the landlord over and over again-Puck.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
GEORGE WELLS
IS DEAD
FORMER YOUNG BAR TENDER AT
MANHATTAN SALOON VICTIM
OF TYPHOID FEVER.
Death Occurred at the Home of His Par
ents IN Parkersburg Tuesday
Night.

Parkcrsburg, ". Va, March 4.-Georgc
Wells. q years of age. died at the home
Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Wells,
at 1914 Swami street at $ o'clock last
evening after an illness Of about two
weeks with typhoid fever. The funeral
viii be held Thursday from the Catholic
church. The deceased had been at Clarks-
turg. where he held a position as a bar
tender and came TO his home n this
city at the time he was first taken i'll,
about two weeks ago. His condition i'm
mcdiately became alarming and fears
for his recovery were soon cntrtaiaed.
The bar tenders OF Clarlssburg have been
notified of the death. Besides his par.
cnts. the deceased Is survived by one
brother, Harry. and two sisters. He was
i yomg man with host of friends, who
viii be exceedingly grieved to hear OF his
early death.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
BOUND OVER TO COURT
WERE AUSTRIAN MINERS
Two Witnesses n the Case Were Ar
rested by Prosecuting Attorney Law.

John and Nick BeIasko, the Austrian
miners who were arrested upon a war
ntnt sworn out in Squire Riley's court
by Lloyd Davis, OF Denham, who charg-
cd them with breaking into has house,
assaulting him and his wife and smash
ing up tie furniture. and who were given
a bearing Monday afternoon. we're bound
over to court in the sum of 500 each.
They we're unable to furnish bond and
we're committed TO Jail
Upon request Of Prosecuting attorney
Law. Thomas o'HinIa and John cra-
toek. two miners, who were summoned as
witnesses were detained in custody. The
evidence tended to show that they were
mixed up in the matter also. It seemd
that they have broken into the house too.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04

!
WITds. Il: KeciHIn, not seeming 70 un-
Jcrstand the Law, protested against the
naming Of twn Republican commission
- in his ward, and thought the COM
mittee la no gilt TO name them. Mr..
rurst then e :..pcd in and made reGcc-
tons on &c alleged court house room.
ard spoke ng,;ast the personal character
II one Of tie commissioners for his ward.
I Afr. Moor cal'ed attention to the fact
rhat .he Bible says something about a
traitor. and tEcn called attention to the
tact shat the alleged court house ring
elected Mr.. Hrrst TO the council. This
took Hurst's breath. and he had but lit
;c to say during the remainder of the
council. Tie matter was finally put to
vote and earned. Hurst and Keenan,
being the only two who voted against
the list Of commissioners as furnished
Ev the executive committees.
The commissioners are as follows:
First Ward-u. H. Davis. E. B. War
ner and :. Il. Barnett
Third Nard-cccil +. Highland, W. c.
Osborne and J. iornor Davis.
Forrth Ward Lynn Osborne. James
:. Hes and ). W. Robinson.
Fifth Wand -Dr. W. f. Stathers, NJ. C.
Saerry ami +. y. Garrett.
The citg clerk was instructed to do
I'll other things, such as publishing the
ilme for tic election, getting the bal
Iots. etc. TO sonduct the election accord
mg to law.
4. 5. Lav was granted permission to
build two.story frame residence in
Carlysle Coz, t.
The petition of 7. J. Lynch and Others
ior a fire PIN; on Chestnut street. south
ef Lee was referred to the water COM
pittee.
The complaint OF Lynn Osborn about
4 sewer on Sycamore street was referred
TO the street committee
Flambo lig!.ts were ordered put in on
Iiyn' snl Phhippi streets.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
MYsTERIousLy MISSING
Is the Young Man Who Married Weston
Girl a Month Ago.

Weston, W. Va, March IA young
man who was recently married here to
a Weston girl Is mysteriously missing,
and there Is a report that he has an
other wife in one of the larger towns
OF the state and that she learned of his
second marriage and wrote him that she
was coming TO Weston. which caused him
to hastily separate himself from wife
No. . and leave for parts Unknown.
However this may be. he has not been
married more than a month. and he very
suddenly and Unexpectedly resigned his
place here and left without warning
anybody. leaving his employer without
man in sight to fill the vacancy, which
is very important one.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
MAY LEASE
WALDO HOTEL
Prominent Hotel Man of Virginia Nege
tiating for That Purpose.

Colonel George 4. KeeIcr. proprietor
Of the Chamberlain hotel At Newport
News. Virginia, and one of the promi-
nent hotel men of the country. i ne.
gotiating with Judge Nathan Gof' with
the object in view Of leasing the Waldo
hotel for period.
He has been here from Newport News
to confer with Judge Col regarding the
matter, and. although the papers have
not been signed up yet, il IS thought that
air. Keeler win succeed in obtaining a
lease upon the building for certain
number Of years. In that event he win
assume the management Of the hotel hs
soon as it Is completed.
The Waldo hotel win be one of the
finest hotelries in the country when com
pIeted. No pains or money VIII be spar.
ed 10 furnish and fit it up in handsome
and elaborate style. The building viii
be completed early in the fall.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
FARMoNr IS UNEASY
Over a Resolution Passed by Legislature
About Normal Schools.

Fairmont. W. Va, March Since the
return to Fairnont OF tile Marion county
representative 10 the Legislature and
hearing their Discussions on the resolu-
ion relating to the Fairmont normal
school. much interest has been aroused.
The resolution passed by the House and
senate empowered the board of regents
10 dispose Of the grounds and buildings
OF the Fairmont normal school, and to Sc
care a site in the suburbs OF the city for
the relocation OF the school. There is
much dissatisfaction over the matter
here. Some think that the resolution
vas prompted by the alleged fact that
h Is the intention Of the board OF re-
gents to have -four Of the six normal
schools OF the state abolished and that
tie Fairmout normal is to be one Of that
number.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
LITTLE DOING
In the on Fields of This county.-Few
Wells IN Near Wallace.

In the Folsom district, wetzel county
Treat & Crawford and the South Penn
Oil company have drilled their No. 4
on the Aeena TallSingtsn farm through
the Gordon and have a fair producer.
In the same district the South Penn
OIL company has drilled No. 2 on the Pet
erson and Mcintyre farm deeper into
the stray sand, but has not improved the
small well.
On the west side of the Pine Grove ev-
tension in the. vicinity Of the Jupiter OIL
company's 4O-barTel producer on the 9Ie-
lot farm. there IS quite good showing
Of new work starting.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
PICHMER HELD
Justice Fixes His Bond at $500 and in
Default Sends Him to JaT.

At $3.50 o'clock Wednesday aftcrnoor
Squire James y. David held James Pich.
mer. foreigner. for the next grand jury
on the charge of having tried to kill joe
Kiss. another foreigner, the night of De.
ecmbcr- Il at Gypsy by shooting him IL
the back. His bond was placed at 500
and in default he was sent to Jail. Tie
trial consumed most all the day. and the
services Of an Interpreter were necessary
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
BAD ACCIDENT HAPPENS
At the Steam Laundry in Weston
Young Lady's Hand Crushed.

Weston, W. Va. March 4.-Another
accident happened yesterday at the plant
o. the Weston steam laundry. Miss Es-
tegla Walker, an employe. got her hand
caught in the mangler and it was burned
and crushed to the elbow Luckily the
gas pressure had been weak since the
high waters of saturday night, when por-
tions Of the main gas lines were swept
away, and the burns are not a bad as
they otherwise would have been. Had
the fire been burning as it usually does,
amputation Of the arm would surely
have been rendered necessary.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
WILL DEBATE
ON LICENSE QUESTION.
Adamstoa Literary Society Preparing for
Interesting Session Saturday Night.

The CccrOnion Literary society of Ad-
amston will hold debate in the school
house at Adamstcn this coming Satur-
day night The subject for the debate
i an interesting one. Resolved, That
Harrison County Should Grant License
The debate win be between the following
persons: Affirmative, C. c. Southern
Walter Jones, W. H Camp and John
Frazier. Negative. J. W. Duncan, Mrs
Jesse Watkins, Mrs. F. E. Aslburn, D.
l.. Shiun.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
FUNERAL OF MRS. DOUGLAS.

The funeral of the late Mrs. rcie
Douglas. who died at her home at n.
Clare Monday evening. occurred Wedaes-
day morning. The remains were brou II
lere on The morning train and taker to
the Elkview cemetery, where burial vas
made. Rev. Mr.. Arbuthnot, pastor Of
the Gof ~ f. church conducted the fur.
eral services at the grave.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
GAVE MATINEE PERFORMANCE.

The Van Dyke s Eaton company,
which is filling a weeks engagement At
the Traders Grand opera house, gave a
matinee performance this afternoon.
The play was After the Ball. a good
sized audience was present, composed
mostly of children. The play was up to
the usual high standard Of the perform
anccs given by this weIl-known company,
The attraction tonight will be Held By
the Ecncmy.'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
PURCHASED FINE HORSES.

Ellsworth Cork arrived home this
morning from Chicago. where he ard
James Supler attended the big horse sale
and purchased horses for this market.
They bought two PAGERS, one trotter and
Eve Shetland ponies, the handsomest tc
be had. One of the horses is Eve years
old and has record OF 2lA. Mr.. Sup.
Ter win arrive tonight with them. They
will be put on the market at once.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
ARRESTED
MURDER
MAN NAMED PARKER ACCUSED OF
MURDER OF JOHN c. WRIGHT
AT BELNGToN LAST FALL.
Because Wright Advocated PhiliPpi in
the County Seat Contest Between
That Place and BelingtOu.
SAID to Have Confessed

Fair1nont. ". Va, March 4.-E. 5. Par
ker. Of this county. was arrested in Mon-
ongaIia county yesterday by Officer Pride
on charge Of murder. \ warrant had
been sworn out by ". NJ cade, Of Bel.
ington, this state. charging Parker with
killing john c. Wright, Of Belington,
on the nisht OF November {. 1902. On
election day Wright was shot from am.
bush at Bclington, while he was walking
along the-street. and since then the ar.
tiorities have been making great ei.
forts to locate the murderer. It Is said
that Wright had many enemies over
the county scat fight on between Bel,
iugton and PhiTippi, and although he
was resident OF Belington. he was in
favor of the county seat being located
atPhiIippi. Cade. who sworc out tie
warrant. says that Parker confessed to
him that he killed Wright, and that he
told him all the details.
Parker was brought here today by City
Detective Barthelow and Constable
Jones, of this city. and lodged in Jail
He firmly denies knowing anything about
the murder. an dsays that he can prove
that he was not in Belington the nigli
OF the murder. Parker is a son Of W
{. Parker. a highly rcspecter farmer ci
this county. 1t Is the opinion Of many
that mistake has been made, and that
Parker IS not the guilty man.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
DIsBANDED
Has the West Virginia Glee club.-wm
Make No More Trips.

The season has ended as far as the
Glee club Is concerned and the club will
take no more trips. says the Morgantown
Dominion. 1t viii get together during
commencement week for some concert
work, but in the meantime win hold no
regular meetings. 1t had been expected
TO take trip TO the eastern panhandle
but after a review of the situation IT
has been decided not to 50.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
BOYS ESCAPE
F1om Beng Crushed to Death BY a
Heavy Log at Quiet Den.

The six-yearoId son Of Monroe White,
OF Quiet Del, had a narrow escape from
Death TUESDAY afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
lie received severe injuries. He was en-
ployed in the W. S. Law clearing, where
saw logs are being cut for the mill on
The farm. In some manner he got caught
by heavy log. 1t rolled over his arms
and chest, MASKING them quite badly.
ms injuries are not believed to be fatal.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
BAR TENDERS MEETING.

The Bartenders' international League.
10. los, Of this city will have special
meeting tonight at 7:3o O'Clock to take
suitable action on the death Of George
Wells. a member OF the League, who died
in Parkersburg last night. All the mem,
bers are requested to be present. The
meeting viii be held in Reed hall
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04

which was conducted at BeckIey Monday
over the bodies Of the dead miners, the
government officials are silent and say
absolutely nothing. The matter viii BE-
passed upon BY the federal court, and
until it Is settled officially none Of the
government officials VIII express any
opinion whatever Judge HeIlar viii
come here from Hot Springs, Ark, where
he is spending the winter, to sit on these
special cases.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HOLD MEETING

The board of directors of the Young
Mems Christian Association held their
regular meeting in the Association par.
lors Tuesday evening. Miscellaneous
business was disposed of and the plans
for the new building discussed. Moth
ing definite was done. and the board ad-
iourned till its next regular meeting.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
ACCUSED OF
BURGLARY
John oBaen swears Out Warrant
Against Three Fellows on That
chaIge.

John oBrien swore out warrant
Wednesday morning in Squire James \.
nayid's court, accusing Creed Bartlett
Robert Noon and Frank Wiseman Of an
attempt to rob him some days ago. He
alleges that they went into his house
md ransacked it, and then broke lot
ii furniture. The warrant has not been
executed yet.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
SERVICES TONIGHT
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

There win be services tonight in the
First Presbyterian church, preparatory
10 the communion. which is to be cele-
brated Sabbath morning. The pastor,
Rev. Hudson win preach on the theme,
y Pereptual Memorial" Mrs. Haynes
viii sing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
WHERE TO BUY MEATS.

The West End Meat Market. 600 West
Pike street, Is the most popular in the
city. The meats are all fresh and han
died in choicest and clcanliest style.
There Is always a full line OF every thing
Courteous attention Is given to patrons.
Orders are filed promptly Delivery to
all parts Of the city Give this market
a trial and you win 90 again.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
AND OTHER WEST
WEST VIRGINIA TOWNS CUT OFF.

Huntington. ". Va, March Aunt
inrton. Central City. Kenoya and cere6".
West Va. and Ashland, Catlettsburg. KY.
are experiencing gas famine, resulting
from a break in the chief main leading
from field, in Kentucky. Many facto-
ries have been closed and there is much
suffering.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
PENSION VOUCHERS FILLED oQa.

The veterans of the civil war wre
around today having their pension voueh
crs made ont. They VIII be forwarded
ic Washington. ami within the next ten
days the usual quarterly remittanees
viii be received by those who fought for
tie country's flag.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
OLDEST PAST GRAND MASTER
MASON IN THE WORLD DEAD

Cumberland. Nd, March I'D. cl,as.
H. ohr, the Oldest past grand Master Nh
Son in the world, died here here today
Il the age Of %. He was At one time
a promineH, physician and was author
Of several books.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
GRAIN MARKET.
cHILD's MARROW ESCAPE.

Brosie. the little daughter o. sIr. and
AIRS. ]. l.. R. Sine, had narrow escape
this morning from death by street
car as she was on her way to school
The incident happened near NIr. sineAs
home on West Pike street. The e
brushed her clothes. but fortunately DID
not strike her.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04

city council met in adjourned session
Thursday night. Those in attendance
we're councilmen Keau,s, keenan,, Hurst,
Moore. Williams, Hart. seely and Long.
Mayor Grille, City Clerk Alexander, Col
Iestor steele. Street Superintendent Isen-
hart, Water Works Commissioner Cal
lalian, Chief Fire Department IsenIart.
The minutes OF the previous meeting
we're read anil approved.
Chairman sioore OF the street com
mittee reported that the report on
Tie Buclhannon < Clarilsburg street
railway franchise was ready, but the
council deferred the matter until next
Friday. He reported that the state au-
ditor had notified the city that $5O2Ga
state taxes were due the city, and upon
Ills motion City Collector Steele was au-
thorized to receive the amount for the
c:,y and receipt for the same. He called
attention to proposition Of the Ham
irond Birch company to receive an or
der for 100000 paving brick to be fur
nished whenever ordered by the conn
eli and made a motion that the propo-
sii:on be accepted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Grille reported that the water
committee water works commission and
himself had heId meeting with james
r. Allen. president Of the Clarlsburg In
dependent company, and read contracts
made with the company. subject to the
approval Of the council Mr. Hart spoke
il behalf OF the first contract named.
known as the Force" account. Thi,
contract was approved BY the council.
but AIr. Hurst spoke against it, sus-
resting that ldr. Callahan is the proper
man 10 do the work. NIr. Long also in
ouired into the matter. Long asked that
tie roll he called. saying that we are
about to have politics on now Mr..
h.rt deploreI the remark on the part
Il Long and said he hoped the matter
would not be regarded in that way. All
votcd Tor it except Long and Hurst, who
voted -No," ard Mr.. Lewis was excused
upon his own request from voting. he
having came in after the contracts were
read.
The contract provides that the main
shah be twslve-inch one and three
buurded feet long. The day Ia
;orcrs are 10 be paid $L5o day: the
foreman s. day for fifteen days; team
gud driver $40 day and the time
Eeeper-is 10 he furnished by the I'm
,roveiucnt company The company Is to
receive 10 per cent Of tie amount Of
cost, which Is % le borne by the city.
Tie other contract contained the prop
osition to ID The work for . cents
,iaeal foot fcr the eScavating, the ditch
To be two feet wide and have an average
depth OF 3 oue.half feet, the city TO pay
$3.50 day for team and driver to move
,bc main and so on.
The cont, requires that the work
ahaIl-be done in fifteen davs and that
lie Improvement company shan nav a
forfeit of : a day for every dav the
aork remai,., mcomplcted after that.
Mr.. Kearns called qttention 10 the ur-
.enev Of extending the water main. so
Il to give fire protection on Philippi and
other East EuG streets.
Mr.. Moore. Of the water committee.
recommended that the water mains ask
Cd for bv ARMSTRONG CrisIip. Day &
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
BURIED IN HOLY CROSS CEMETERY

The remains Of the three-months.old
child of 9Ir. and AIRS. Ruthovitch were
brought to this city Wednesday morn
ing and buried in The Holy Cross cem-
etery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04

~. GSsman had for his guests yester-
day Lloyd Moore, Diels AIkire and Rev.
r. P. Holden, Of Jane Lew.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-04
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

lee Wilson. Wise Lee. aged Il years,
and Sarah Wilson, aged q years; both
colored; informant, james Fow1es.