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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
! OTLI6HT FLASHES.


the hero rushes in on the stage and stops
him. This occurs about seven or eight
times in each act. 1t all winds up hap.
PLY in the last act, however, according
to Hoylel and the actors all pair oil
for the altar, the villain is unmasked
and his yillainy exposed to the world
he is led of the.stage by "My-Lord,thc,
Carriage Waits" the hero gets all of the
old mans money, marries the heroine
and everything is happiness and bliss
They all do this in about six minutes
in about as many verbal sentences Of ex.
PLANTATION TO the audience.
The characters in the cast last night,
however, were as good as any you can
expect to find in a like show. The
different players, although somewhat am.
ateurish, pleased so far as their parts
in the cast could be expected to please.
The hero, the heroine, tn villain and
his accomplice, were all up to the re.
1uired melo-dramatic rules and rcgula.
tions, and the pay passed Off just Us
you could have imagined melo.drama,
sitting in your study chair by the fire
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
An frfah Answer.

The London Chronicle tells a story
of TN incident in Donegal village
showing the friendly Irish habit Of
giving a pleasing answer IN preference
to the bald truth. II want some pep
permint ozenges," said the Saxon Wis.
itor, coming straight TO the point.
"sure ye do smiled the Irish shop.
man, keeping Off It. How much nre
they?' pursued the Saxon as the man
did not move. "And isn't 1t two ounces
penny they araT' answered the Irish.
man, still without moving "WelI,
have you got any," persisted his Gus.
toner impattently. Sure, not any at
all!' said tile freshman, coming rcluc,
family to the point, with bis sweetest
smile Of all.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19

)eyil Dorothy" a melo-draua,
ated at the Traders Grand op.
"Wednesday night. Only a fair
greeted Ste performance.
ag VAS mcio drama pare and
4 Was lust Ike III of The other
lpHas on the road A. fu as the
play il concerned. 1t ctusetl one
essed the play to stop and pom.
the origin of the mclo.lrama.
seem that certain rules and
PAS were laid down In the be.
for all phaywrights TO implicitly
Whoever invented or created the
INA certainly must have laid
britain formulas, or rules and
s, TO be followed whenever any
aation was planned, AT least,
IS we have been able to learn
far as We have ever seen, all
tmas are the same. They have
plot, the same characters, the
orders and the same unaccount.
Generate and sudden motives Of
fthc villain in the play.
play Of Dare Devil Dorothy"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
SHOOTING THE cHurEsn

Shooting the Chutes" is one Of the
delights of Concy Island and other sum
mer resorts. 1t is the favorits pasttime
Of the "Silly season." especially among
the young people, if not with the old
cnes, who seek to have their blood circu.
lated by some excitement OF this kind
"oh, what fun" is a frequent shout
heard at the "Chutes" during an cxcit:
ing ride that is soon over This expires
sion of joy is common among theatcr.
goers, who will see the latest musical
comedy Shooting the Chutas," which
will be the attraction at the Grand on
Friday, October %. 1t is said to be
crowded with merry-makng scenes and
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
" LESTER GRAN
COPYRIGHT, lon. BY n c. Mcclure
80 90.

The last echoes from the organ died
in the ghostly outer darkness OF the
church. For the first time Paul scharfs
glnnce lifted from the keyboard. he
started, for the chancel lights made an
aureole around Betty Carew's bloud
head. But her gay voice petulant,
charming, wholly human-dlspelled the
odor OF sanctity.
81 have come to join the choir as a
Eenten sacrifice" she said demurely.
Her laughing eyes were yelled by
modest lashes, but her red mouth still
pouted lrresistibly, and the saucy dim,
pie lurking near 1t betrayed the fact
that much Of earth and It's allurements
yet chung to the fair penitent.
Despite himself Paul scharf's glance
fingered on the lovely face, The girls
lip curlcd in half smile of conscious
power. At that sudden bitter thought
sent an angry flush to his cheek. She
had come to tlaunt him with her beau.
ty.
"Your voice will be very acceptable
Miss Carew," he said, low and steady.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19

Mohammedans OF tndiu arc very su-
perstitIous. No Mohammedan VIII take
ID bath on Sunday or Tuesday. But lf
one battles on Wednesday all mlsfor-
tunes and misery that are in store for
him till the next Wednesday will be
averted. As. a rule, all Mohammedans
battle on Fridays before going to per-
form the jumma prayers. For don
ming new clothes Saturday, Sunday
and Tuesday are regarded as bad days.
If any one dons new dress or puts on
new cloth or allows his tailor to cut
d piece Of new cloth on these days he
will live miserable,life till that dress
or cloth gets torn or is thrown away.
If shirt is torn and IL the wearer
wants to stitch 1t 1t must be taken off,
for IL 1t is stitched while on the body
the person will soon die. A Moham-
medan will never allow a barber to
come near him on Tuesdays, for Tues
days and also Saturdays and Sundays
are bad days for shaving purposes. If
absolutely necessary he will get him
self shaved on Saturday or sunday,
but never on Tuesday, as his star is
supposed to fall in blood If he does SO.
If one receives money or some valua-
BILE thing It is taken with the right
hand, for If it is taken with the left
the person receiving 1t is said to forget
all about It very soon or to mislay 1t.
A devout Mohammedan will not start
on a Journey on Wednesday, for it is
believed he will never return home
safely If he does SO. And It is said
that even a snake never ventures out
Of its hole on this day.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
care Or thc cat.

Don't feed meat 10 cats when they
are kittens; 1t gives them fits, Don't
give them cold milk; just lukewarm Is
the right temperature, Don't give them
chunks of raw meat; cook 1t little
and cut 1t up rather small Don't for.
get TO hive dish Of fresh, clean water
convenient for them; cats suffer often
for cool drinks. Don't, if you buy meat
for them, liver and alwis" buy liver, as
they get tired of It, and it is not the
healthiest diet in the world. Don't for,
get that bit of fresh fish Is welcome.
Good Housekeeping.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
inst His Lnch.

i long to so about doing good" said
Mrs. Henpeck.
Don't hang back on my account" re,
Piled Mr. Henpeck YEARLY. a know n
woman who will come to take care OF
The children for her bonrd and clothes. :"
Ihen she IiarCd M nnd wouldn't TO-
Broke Into His House.
$. lie Quinn, OF Cavendish, VT, was
robbed of his customary health by an
invasion of chronic constipation. When
DIR, Kings New Life Pills broke into
his house, his trouble was arrested and
now he's entirely cured. They're guar.
anteed to cure. 25c at Frank G. BANDS
drug atnrn
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
Az She Understood Il.

A pretty rosy checked country girl
entered one of our large department
stores. 1t was bargain day, and the
crowd was greater than usual. She
had wandered about from floor to
floor, a little bewildered at the magnI.
tude of the establishment, the largest
she had ever seen.
Seeing her, tloorwnlker approached
and said, as anybody waiting on
you?"
Yes, sir" said the girl, blushing to
the roots of her tlaxen hair, He's out
side; he wouldn't come in."-Philadel.
phia ledger,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
Conservation.

Wasn't the execution Of the man
who stole horses a ,triae Irregular"
ut was jes' as regiar as we could
make It." answered Bronco Bob stcutlys.
Course we didn't have no Judge or
jury handy. But we captured the Teller
on Wednesday an put of the hangin'
till Friday. SOS to have It accordin' to
custom" Washington Star.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
Sick HerrinRs.

"Why," said a youngster to his elder
brother do behring's have so many
uorc Illnesses than other flsh|
WHO says they do?" asked the
youthaddrnssed.
WHY, this book says that thousands
rpon thousands Of them are cured ov-
cry year"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
rhn 1niurlen Enumerated.

Ene Ah1uch enumerated.
lasey-Shure, they do be tellIn' me
i Big Moike Monohan wor knocked
gn be an autymobile Yesterday. Wor
he any bones broke, l dunno2
ionley-Troth an there wor The
ier nv the divil wagon got his nose
Re, the chnwfer got his jaw broke,
Big Moike broke the sicond knuc.
~ his roight flsht-Puck.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
A SC ENE FROM SHOOTING THE cHUrEs"

81 of in just precisely the same
"a as have all of the other melo.
lls We have had the fortunc-or
|ortnne-to see, The first act has
a1ne old chewcd.up will.making and
ping affair portrayed,
rich old man makes out his will
syor of the villain, and discovers
late hour that his son, who is in
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
I. SAW IT EIRST

Npeemlties and numerous pretty girls in
pretty costumes. Besides all these fea-
lures, the piece is staged with scenery es-
pecially made for the production. An
exceptionally capable company has been
engaged for this seasons tour, and it is
pronounced to be by far the strongest
company of players ever engaged to pre-
sent this popular musical comedy sue.
Ccss.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
The Bride's critics.

snow that we are married, dear"
said the bridegroom, you have a seri-
GUS task before you"
why, George, what is IT."
lyon must prove TO my three sisters
that you ARE worthy Of me. Philadel-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19
Silence Is Golden,

"0f course.' said the beginner, ITO be
successful in politics one must know
Low to speak"
"Ectter still" replied the old band,
"he must know how not to speak,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19

= Sing or some other prison for some
crime, has been dupcd along with
y by the villain. The old man wells
loud in the villains presence that
Is going to make ont a new will. The
Y begins to thickcn like New Orleans
lRsses poured on a cold stone door
h, and the different characters begin
whet up their Bowie knives and
ne UP their revolvers for the mur.
The villain finds out some way
other that the old man is going to
81 out a new will, cut him Off, sling
out of the house and ct cctera, and
dirk and Stays him that
turn the stage lights down
to make the night for the
,he son gets out of Sing Sing,
time to be witness, and
or four more killings in the
thc curtain goes down.
d SO on it goes. Every time the
n is about to kill the leading lady,
Ii, of course, he is forcing to marry
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19

a Ten Penny Nail Through his Hand
While opening box, j. c. Mount, of
rec Mile Bay. N. Y, ran a tcn-penny
l through the ileshy part of his hand.
thought at once of all the pain and
eness this would cause me-" he says,
a Immediately applied Chambcrlain's
Balm and occasionally afterwards.
my surprise it removed all pain and
mess and the injured parts were soon
ed" For sale by Stone & Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-10-19

For a pleasant physic take Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Libcr Tablets. Easy
10 take. Pleasant in effect. For sale
by Stone & Mercer, druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
TO PENSION EX-SLAVES
Bounties Also Provided for I'm n Bill
introduced by Senator Hanna.

Washington. February 4.-Sertator
Hanna today introduced bill granting
pensions and bounties to all cx-slaves,
who were freed by the proclamation or
President Lincoln. during the war q;
the rebellion 1t provides that persons
over fifty years If age and less tnaa
sixty. whether male or female, shall re-
2e,ve a cash bounty of 500 and month
iy pensions Of eight dollars per month:
persons between 20 and 70 years old
bounty of $500 and pension OF twelve
collars per moth and persons over
seventy years old bounty OF S5CO ana
a pension Of SIS per month. The bill
also provides for the payments OF the
bounty and pension to relatives VINO
may be charged with the care of ex-
slaves.
President Mitchell, Of the National!
Industrial Council, at whose request
the bill was introduced. issued a state
ment tonight to the effect that no one
has authority to charge the pc e.i:ioners,
who will benefit should the bill become
| law, any money to further its pas
dye.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
RAILROADS FORM ALLIANCE
Semf-Omcial Information About
Agreements Between Important
Lines.

New York, February 4. -1nforma-
ton from semi-official sources today
shows that an alliance or agreement Of
some sort has been entered into be-
tween the Union Pacific and Southern
Pacific interests on the one hand and
the Rock Island railroad on the other.
Just what stage the negotiations have
reached and the character Of the al
legged agreement or alliance are as yet
matters of conjecture, as none of the
principals interested is willing to go
irto details.
The matter has been under negotla-
ton for some time and most or the
;mportant points have been agreed on.
An official announcement or the
scheme is looked for in a few days.
director of the Rock Island COM
pa..y after communicating with Daniel
G. Reid, said there was something in
the wind" President Leeds or the
Rock Island company is now IN the
west. but is expected back shortly:
Messrs. Reid and Leeds are reported
20 have represented the Rock Island
company together with ex-Judge
Moore in the companies negotiations
with Union and Southern Pacific IL
| terests. Judge Moore is chairman oi
| the Rock Island company's finance
! committee.
| II is a matter Of common belief ir
! Wall street that the parties now II
! control ot Rock Island are being back
ed by the First National Bank. II
| fact. one or more officials of that in
| stftution including Vice president
| Francis T. Him. are represented in tht
| Rock Island. The First National j:
one of the several so-called Morgan
| banks.
Kuhn. Loeb & Co. are the fiscal rep
resentatives of practically all the Har
| riman properties, so that any deal be
| tween Rock Island and the leadin:
| Pacifics must inevitably involve
closer understanding between wha
have at times been somewhat hostil
| interests
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
HURRY WORK on SHIPS
Rush Orders from Washington to
Mare Island Navy Yard.

Mare Island, Navy Yard, Cal, Feb
ruary 4.-Rush orders have been receiv-
ed from Washington ordering that all
work now on vessels in the navy yard
to be completed with the greatest pos
sible dispatch. In view OF this order
an extra force Of men will be employed
at once and a night force was inaugu-
rated last night, to complete the re-
pairs on the United States gunpoat
Pennington which is practically ready
for service. Several other vessels can
be made ready for sea within snort
time. Large quantities Of stores were
shipped to San Francisco today to De
transferred to the Boston, Ne" 1orh
and Ranger, now lying at anchor in the
harbor.
1t is expected that the trouble brew
ing in Honduras is the only reason fo'
the anima ton now being shown at th'
navy yard.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
MRS. SHAW GETS DIVORCE
Granted Absolute Decree on Statu-
tory Grounds from Robert Gould
Shaw.

Richmond, Va, February A Char
lottesville. Va, special says: Mrs.
Nancy Langhorne Shaw, was granted
an absolute divorce on statutory
grounds from Robert Gould Shaw End,
in the circuit court Of Albermarlc
county last evening at 9 o'clock. She
is to have the care, custody and main
tenance of their child Robert Gould
Shaw, 3rd, but is to permit TIE little
one 70 visit the family of ito grand
father. Mr.. Quincy d. Shaw, ana OF
it's aunts, Mrs. Harry P. Mexican and
Mrs. Lawrence C. Fenno, at reasonable
times and places to be selected by her
(Mrs. Shaw. Robert Gould Shaw End
is enioined and restrained from inter-
fering with Mrs. Nancy Langhorne
Shaw Mr.. D. Harman, of this city,
acted as counsel for Mrs. Shaw.
1t is rumored today that Mrs. Shaw
is now in Europe and that Robert
Gould Shaw has returned to America
from his trip abroad, having reached
New York early this week.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
DAY OF EVIOENCE-TAKING
Miner. Will Probably Conclude
Their Testimony in Rebuttal To-
day.

philadelphia, February 4.-SeVeral
interesting incidents occurred during
todav's sessions of the anthracite coal
strike commission. The morning ses-
sion was enlivened by the rigid cross
examination of H. D. Newcomb, sta
tistfcian for the Reading company, by
Attorney barrow for the miners and
the spirited passages between the law
yer and the witness. Several times
Chairman Gray felt impelled to inter-
fere on behalf Of the witness, admon-
lshing counsel to be less severe in his
criticism of Mr.. Newcomb's statements
arS tI~rr-.o~
Later in the day Mr.. Darrow
pr>-.s..-,. ...-- H. 20 t--e CoiILIlIl9Sloi
for some # his remarks.
At the afternoon session. counsel Tor
the operators contended that the other
side was endeaVOring to Dreak ltS
agreement with the operators, regard
ing the basis of percentage In arriving
at a definite conclusion as to the earn
ings of contract miners. numerous
witnesses have testified that the op-
orators statements presented to the
commission show only the gross earn
ings of til contract miners and fail to
account for the division of the money
with the helpers. Counsel for the COM
panies admitted that the books ac-
counted for the wages paid to the con-
tract miners only. as the helpers were
paid by the miners.
This fact having previously been
stated to the commission and ar agree
ment having been reached by botf
sides as to the manner Of making de-
ductions in order to learn as near as
possible the actual workings of the
miners, the operators counsel charac-
terized as farcical the calling of sc
many witnesses to attack the com
pany's figures.
DR.. Cha rles D. Neill, assistant re-
| corder of the commission, was asked by
J Chairman Gray to state the agree
ment and at the conclusion of DR.
| Neills statement, the chairman salt
| the larties to the controversy coult
| not make agreements which woult
| necessarily be acceptable to the com
mission, although the intention wa
clearly for the purpose of facilitating
| the Investigation. Chairman Gray de
| cided that the miners were entitled t.
| produce witnesses to elucidate the op
| orators figures.
| The miners expect to conclude thel
| evidence in rebuttal tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06

New York, February 4.-About 1Oe
men were caught today in raid by the
police on an alleged gambling house
and pool room in West 31st street. The
escape of the occupants was cut OFF by
a strong Gordon of police while the iron
plated front door was battered down.
John Williams, the alleged keeper OF
the house and four men said to be en-
ployed as dealers and door-keepers
| We're arrested, the rest being allowed to
depart. The evidence on which the
raid was made was furnished to the
| police by Ira Lewinsohn, young mar
/ from Chicago, who complained that n
had lost several hundred dollars In thu
place at faro.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
GREAT STORMS IN THE WEST IN CONCRESS
REPORTS From Many Quarters Tell OF
Serious Damage Done
wIRFSDOWN ALL OVERTHECO COUNTRY

In Chicago Wires We're Down L"
Every Direction and Chicago Was
Cut on From OutsideS Com munica-
tion-Tyvo Lives Were Lost anu
Hany Accidents Occar-News from
ranue-See Repnrts Great Damage
Caused by High Rain and Wind
Storms Cloud-BurSt Precipi-
tatcd Flood In Yellow Creek
Valley. Kentucky. News of DAM
nEe from Other Points.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
TO END THE DISPUTE
The NegotidtorS are Doing All They Can
to Secure an Early Settlement
THE ALLIES WILL PROBABLY GIVE IN

The Negotiations Are all Acting In
Harmony and Are DesirOus of End
it to the HaEue-The Powers Have
Not Replied to the Last Note of
Mr.. Bowen Offering Preferential
Treatment to Them for Three
Favor Accepting This and the
Powers Will Probably Agree to
This.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
of the State
Senate and House
Yesterday
IN COMMITTEE

Bills in Senate Was One to
Refund to Treasurer Lacy the
Amount Stolen by EX-Clerk Mar
tin-The Watts Liquor Bill is Made
a specia1 Order in House and Full
Ter Bill in Senate-There Will be
Favorable Reports on Bills Char
tering Certain Observation-Disclosures
On Wilkes Prohibition Bill.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
Combinations by the Senate.

washington, February 4--Confirnna- f.
tions by the senate:
Daniel w. Patrick, collector OF Gus
toms District Of Pamlico North car
oIina. John Roster. collector or GUS
toms. District of Rappahannock, Va;
3. F. O'Neal. Marshal Western Dis
trict of Louisiana.
Postmasters: Virginia.. r. Waddy.
Norfolk: w. H. Boyenton, Hampton.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
The Kings Condition satisfacto

London, February 4.-King Edward
is still confined to his apartments at
Windsor Castle. but his condition is
perfectly satisfactory.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
General Booth in Mobile.

Mobile. Ala. February 4.-General
William Booth, founder of the Saliva
ton army arrived in Mobile this AFTER
noon accompanied by his stan Gener-
sl Booth lectured tonight heres
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
Newman Will he Towed to Rich
nlOnd.

Delaware Brakewater, Del, February
4.-The schooner Matte Newman from
New York for Richmond. before report
ed arrived here in distress, will be
towed to Richmond by tug Pilot.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
PoStoffiCe Appropriation
Bill Discussed in
the House
THETARIFF LAWS

In an Argument on the Statehood
DiII There Was Lively Passage of
Words Between Senator's CALM
ger and MIR. observation-disclosures
Staff Bill Was Again Considered
In the House There Was General
Debate on the Postofice Appro-
priation BiIl-DiscussiOn of the
Tariff.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06
Child Labor Law.

A number of cotton mill men are
here. The bill to regulate the labo. of
children and hours of labor in facto-
ries comes up before the committee
tomorrow afternoon. Some mill men
will oppose a bill. it is said but most
of them appear to favor legisla tive
action.
Senator Simmons arrived tonight.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06

but his vote alone was cast for this
amendment. 16 votes going against il.
The bill will be favorab bly, reported TO-
morrow. 1t gives distillers until July
lst to dispose of plants.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-11-27
when Boards Were barred.

In the early part OF the last century
n social tyranny prevailed which re-
gardcd the beard rs an outrage, says
an English writer. At one time only
four men in Birmingham had courage
to wear boards. They were followers
OF Joanna Southcott. They did it In
imitation of the apostles and were
Jecrcd at In the streets. George Fred,
crick Muntz, one Of the first two
members elected in Birmingham, was
the first member who ventu-cd to wear
q beard i'll the house of commons, and
he would have been inSultcd had he
not been II powerful man and carried Il
heavy Malacca cane, which he was
known TO apply to any ono who offered
hlm Il personal ai1ront. The Rev. Ed
mund X. Larlicn of Burton rcctory,
near Lincoln. was the first clergyman
Ghat was as late as 1922 who appear
cd III the pulpit with Il beard, but he
shaved the upper lip as an apology For
the audacity of his chin. George Daw-
son WAS the first nonconformist preach
cr who delivered Il sermon in a fun
blown mustuchc and beard, which was
taken in both cases as an unmistuk.
able sign of latitudnnrianism in doc.
trinc. In the bank clerk or the work.
man it was worse. 1t was Hat insub
ordination not to shave.