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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27

BUSINESS
This story Shows Anyway and is True
Estimate of Value of Advertising.

The Grafton News gets off the follow
ing:
one of CIarksburg's bank presidents
has the habit of taking an airing each
evening ON the front end of street car.
absorbing ozone and throwing off the
cares of business and while chatting with
the motorman Recently he met gen
ius, and his match.
After the usual exchange OF courtesies.
the mtoman remarked:
'.NIr. Blank, you consider yourself a
finnncicr, suppose?'' Yes" replied the
banker, 81 guest am or l could not
hold my job
'sWell, You don't know anything about
financiering," the motorman made bold
10 state. But my boss referring to one
of the heads of the street car company
is a first-class financier, he is. Why.
do you know that every Saturday he
ndvcrtises for servant and on Monday
twenty or thirty girls ride out to his
house near the end of the line to get the
pIace, but find madam can't see them. so
they ride back and repeat the journey
several times before they are finally told
TINT the old girl has decided to stay n
whilc. Now that's finaneiering. Fifty
cents paid out for advertisements, and
So or $50 taken for car fare to swell the
annual dividends of the boss's company
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
WOMAN
BREAKS
JAIL
MRS. ALICE coTrRmL SCALES THE
WALL AND ESCAPES THROUGH
OPEN WINDOW OF COUNTY
BASTILE.
HAD BEEN LOCKED UP IN coRRI-
DOR, THE CELLS ALL BEING oc-
cUPIED BY OTHER PRIS-
Feat Remarkable on Account Of Distance
of window from Ground.-Assault
the Charge Against Her.

Mrs Alice eottrill. residing ut Pin
pickinnicIg, broke jail Sunday morning.
She was arrested some days ago ON a
y'aErant sworn out by Mrs. James Kcl=
ley. a. ncighbor, for assault and Squire
Riley required her to give bond to keep
the peace. She went to Iook-for bonds
man and never came back. Saturday she
made another assault on the Kelleys. it is
claimed, and unothcr warrant was secrIr-
ed against her IN Squire RiIey's court.
Constable Guy Merritt arrested her tliat
evening and brought her to the county
jail. The cells all being full, he put her
in the corridor of the building High up
on the east wall is a large hole for a
window. Mrs. Cottrill managed to scale
the wall at 1 o'clock Sunday morning
and climbed out of this hole and dropped
to the ground. distance of 10 feet or
more. SHE made bee line for home
and has not been seen in the city since.
In all probability she will make herself
scarce around the magistrates court
and may conclude not to engage in the
assault business any rnorc. for time at
least
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27

TEL EpHO O les
war Against Telephone Company
and Order Phones Out


Parkersburg, w. Va-. July 27.-AH the
union men Of this city will today give
orders to the West VirginIa Telephone
company TO remove the telephones from
their residences BY august J, if an agree
.nlent be not made with the company BY
that time. Such was the order OF the
Trades and Labor Council which met
yesterday afternoon and confirmed the
action of the executive COMMITTEES which
placed the West Virginia Telephone COM
pany on the unfair list. The linemen
say they are determined not TO work
for the company, and the unions will not
patronize it's patrons. An official Of the
Trades and Labor Council Informed q res
porter yesterday that at the next meet
ing of the Narietta council, the come
pany would be placed by It on the lin-
fair list, and all union nrcn would be
ordered to cease their patronage.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
rs
LIVES
SA WE'D
POLICEMAN RAN ACROSS THEM
JUST IN TIME TO RESCUE THEM
FROM HORRIBLE DEATH
ONE Had Fallen Through Trestle and
was Badly Bruised.-sent to Kess-
Ter Hospital for Treatment.

Officers Richard Brooks and Fox in
all probability saved the lives of six
italians at 10 O'Clock Saturday night.
They ran across them all drunk and all
lying on the main line of the Baltimore
& Ohio tracks at the point where the
original route of the Short Line goes un-
der the Baltimore & Ohio near the NJ. R
junction. They succeeded in pulling
them of the track not more than five
minutes before the yard engine came
along at lively rate of speed. They
locked one of the fellows up, he being
SO drunk that he was not able to take
care of himself. They found another on
the Short Line track beneath the Balti-
more & Ohio. He had fallen through the
trcstle, distance of 20 feet or more.
an ambulance was summoned from Kess-
Ter hospital and he was taken to that in.
stftution for treatment. The fellows
name is Pete Jerula His head and body
we're considerably bruised, but his IN
juries were not at all dangerous.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
FIFTY CENTS
A MINUTE
SUTTON MUSIC LOVERS PAY THAT
AMOUNT FOR BAND CONCERT
AT THE BIG LOT SALE
THERE.
Col Morrow Recognizes the Eminent
Ability of the Band and Engages
Them for Other Sales.

The Opera House band returned Sum
day from Sutton, where they were att
tending the great lot sale. All the lots
were sold, netting something like $1,000.
The sale was conducted BY Col. Morrow,
of Hdrive onn fame. The genial Colonel
was SO pleased with the bands music
that he engaged them for sales at Phil
ippi and Parsons, besides all futures sales
he manages.
After the sale the band was offered
$50 to play for ball in the Elk
hotel which it did, giving the greatest
satisfaction. J. In the morning the mn
sicians were driven in, carriages to Flat
woods, where they took the train for
Weston. Arriving in Weston, the band
was met by a delegation of music low
ers and given $25 to play short con-
cert in front of the Camden hotel after
which, headed by Col. Morrow, the tired
wind -jammers, with their usual public
sPiritedness, went to the state asylum,
where they were cordially welcomed by
DR.. Kunst, and serenaded the inmates,
making complete tour of the excellently
wen-kept grounds. The doctor set up
the cigars and assured the boys of his
willingness to 'spush it along"
This band is qlso engaged for the Wes-
ton fair.
Taking the trip in fun, the boys say
it was the most enjoyable and remunern-
tive they have ever taken. Besides $50
in bank, each member received $3.50 and
expenses.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
SERIOUS
RUNAWAY
ACCIDENT
Bristol Ladies Receive Bad Injuries
While Out Driving. Frighten
at Oil Well Boiler.

Mrs. Joanna Williams, wife of Riley
NJ Williams, and Mrs. Nancy Davis, wife
of Samuel Davis, of CoolvilIc, Ohio. were
seriously injured in a runaway accident
at Bristol Sunday. The horses, which
were being driven by MIR. Williams, be-
came frightened at an oil well boiler
setting in the edge of the road and ran
madly over small wooden bridge just
west of Williams 4 Iolden's store. Both
women we're thrown heavily to the
ground and each sustained serious in
juries, although no bones were broken.
Fortunately the two women lit in a
deep mud hole, which saved them from
perhaps fatal injury. DIR. w. J. Trainor
rendered medical assistance and the vic
Tins of the accident are both resting
easily. Mr. Williams escaped with slight
scratches.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
ASSAULTS
BRAKEMAN
COLLINS
orville Dodd Throws Stones at B. & o
B rakeman While Latter is on Duty
and is Arrested.

orville Dodd, native and to the
manner born, was arrested Saturday mid
night by Officers Fox and Richard Brooks
from throwing stones at A. }. Collins,
Il brakeman ON the Pittsburg flyer The
assault was made on the train just as
it pulled into the depot here. Dodd
threw two or three stones at the train
man, but missed his mark. lie was rush
ed off to the bastile, where he remained
until Monday morning, when he gave
bond of 5000 in Squire Riley's court to
appear in those assizcs ut o'clock Tues
day afternoon for trial. a large stone
was found in his pocket by the officers
There is an old grudge between the two
men, and some time ago Dodd attempted
to assault the brakeman with a beer bot
tie.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
ESCAPED
FROM
OFFICERS
Speakeasy Man at MT. Clare Gives Dep
uty Sheriff the slip in sly
Manner.

Deputy Sheriff Fred r,eming and John
Lang aud others won't to Mt. Clare Sat
,irday night and raided the spealeasy
of Cary X Weekly recently started
there They captured Weekly about 10
o'clock at night in the place and arrested
him. He accompanied Fleming 10 his
home to bid his wife goodbye. He went
in the front door and closed it, leaving
the deputy sheriff outside, waiting for
him to come out. The front door had
scarcely closed before the deputy hoard
the back door open, and he at once con-
eIuded TINT his prisoner was trying TO
escape. Weekly fed to the hills and
has not been seen since. The officers
returned to the city empty -handed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
AMERICAN
STOCKS
STEADY
IN THE LONDON MARKET AND CON
FIDENcE IS EXPRESSED. LA
BoR OUTLOOK GOOD.
This a Pivotal Day on wan Street and
win Likely End tHe Trouble.
Traders Are Anxious

tTrivate wire to Edw. r. ". slcaso &
Co., members Consolidated Exchange,
52-54 Jacobs Building.l
New York, July 27-American stoeke
in London are steady und rather above
parity. Bankers express confidence in
soundness of financial position. Labor
out is satisfactory. The termination Of
the building strike is helping the mar
ket for steel. The Increase in loans in
Saturdays bank statement excites unfa.
vorable comment. The loan crowd shows
considerable short interest in New York
Central and Pennsylvania. It is believed
that Southern Pacific, recently liquidated.
has gone into Harriman's hands.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
rENr1NG ON OLD CAMP GROUND.

Quite a number of the employees of the
Rand chimney works, Salem, are camping
for the six weeks stop on the banks of
the Kanawlla, above Parkersburg, where
they win enjoy much needed vacation
until the fires are again lighted.
The members who compose the party
known as the Salem Camping club, are:
VIM. Shay, captain; Ben Harris, Joe
Harris, John Brannigan, Henry Rettiger,
Martin Englehart, john Fay, Mike Nc
Cluskey, Albert Silburger. Tom Quinn,
August. Hertenstein and William Casey.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
AERIAL ARTISTS
HAVE ARRIVED
And Will Give Their First Performance
at the Show at Park Tonight.

The attendance ut the show in the big
park Saturday night was very good and
the management and the company were
wen pleased with the receipts.
The weather is favorable for large
attendance throughout the present week,
and the change in the bill warrants heavy
house receipts.
The first three nights of the week the
company will present "The Convict's
Child a four-act sensational drama,
that will be highly pleasing. The spec
ialties will be the great Roster aerial
artists. Hyicinth, orapctza and May De-
vaux, soubrcttes.
The Rosters ure highly recommended
and they will present features worthy
of the presence of a very large crowd.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
EAGLES WILL
BANQUET
Membership of the order Has sweIled
to One Hundred and Fifty.-Big
Blow Out Will Be Swell.

The number of members of the order
of Eagles has swelled to $50. The or
der viii hold II meeting tomorrow night
to elect the rest of the Temporary Of
ficers and all who desire TO become mem
bers of this order should intend the
meeting. Arrangements nre being made
for big banquet next Friday night. "
will likely be held at the Metropolitan
hotel The Opera House band will he
engaged to furnish music for the occa-
sion.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
LAND ALL LEASED.

L. Thad Post and d. w. Jacobs have
returned from prospecting trip to Cal
houn county, where Mr.. jacobs owns a
42O-acre farm. 1t was their intention
to lease a large block of oil territory,
but after they arrived there they as
certained that all the land in that section
was already under lease. They found
Mr.. Jacobs farm located in a good pro
ducing field, and he will hasten arrange
mcnts to have the farm developed for
oil.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
CAMPERS ENTERTAIN
MANY GUESTS AT DINNER.

One hundred and fifty three people Wis
tied Camp Ward Sunday and were en-
tcrtained, boumteous dinner being serv-
ed to all. The camping party will break
camp tomorrow morning and return to
the city. They have been in camp since
July Ii, and have had a most enjoyable
and beneficial outing. Among the camp
ers are w. L. Dawson, \, j, Burkett,
Ray Mcdonald, Michael Mcdonald, Frank
Core and John II. Gill.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
VAN GEISON
AND DODGE
Are at It Again, This Time vanGeisOn
Charging Dodge With Carrying
Concealed Weapons.

E. b. VanGeison made complaint to
SQUIRE James N. David this morning
against j. w. Dodge, charging him with
carrying concealed weapons. warrant
WAS issued and placed in the hands of a
Constable to execute. VanGeisOn claims
that Dodge carries blackjack or billet
The warrant was served on Mr.. Dodge
this afternoon and the time fixed for the
trial is 8 O'Clock this evening. Mr.. Dodge
SAYS he will undertake TO impcach Mr..
VanGeison.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
Pivotal Dav ON wall Street.

New York, July 27.-The London
market is steady. The general opinion
is that if this day passes over without
trouble, and it will, there will be mark
ed Improvement in the situation. Trad
ers VII be on the anxious side for con5
Pile of hours or so and the market viii
be eorrespondingly good. An improved
situation will be found this week. The
Hartman crowd controls thorough own
ership of more Southern Pacific than
ever before.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27

MEETINGS
Are Being Held by Ministers of the
Church of God on Monticello
Avenue.

The Church of God is holding taber-
mtclc meetings ON Monticello avenue. The
representatives here have had large
tent erected and they held meetings Sat
urday, Sunday morning and Sunday even
ing. The attendance was very good.
Meetings will be held every night this
week, beginning at s o'clock. The min
isters in charge are Rev. William Drew,
of this state; Rev. Thomas Shift, of
Western Ohio, and Rev. H. A. Hoffman,
of Pennsylvania.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27

LECTURE
Delivered by DR.. Browning on "sOuth
America and the chilian Life"
Attendance Was Large.

DR.. Browning gave another very inter
csting and elifying lecture in the First
Presbyter church Sunday evening and
his wife's singing was much appreciated.
He handled his subject, "South America
and the Chilian Life" with ability and
a familiarity and readiness acquired from
long personal contact with the natives
of that country. From current his
torical viewpoint, the lecture was es-
pecially profitable TO nll his auditors.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
THOMPSON DRAIN CONNECTED.

The street superintendent and water
works commissioner were engaged today
with n force of hands in connecting the
Edward Thompson sewer or drain to the
,,onhole in the city scvewngc system Mt
the corner OF pike and Chestnut streets.
This is the drain that has caused 50
much controversy between the city Of
,,c;aIs and Mr.. Thompson. What action
he viii now take in the matter is not
known. but he has Informed the council
4bat. If the connection Injuries the spring
n his cellar, he will hold the city respon-
siblc.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
IN MEMORY
OF POPE LEO
Special Services Were Held in the Church
of Immaculate conception.-ApPro-
pirate Program Observed.

In accordance with the bishops in
structions, requiem mass was held sun
day evening in the Church of immaculate
Conception here. The attendance was
large and an impressive service was held
the ritual for the occasion being obser"-
ed, the sermon appropriate and the sing
ing solemn. A special service was also
held Monday morning. The occasion for
these services was to pay the last trib-
ute to the Pope.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
JUDGE eoFF CONTRIBUTES.

The latest addition to the fund being
raised by the Opera House band arrived
last Friday. This donation was a check
for $25 signed by Judge N. Goff, a fur
ther Indication of his public spirited
ness, which can always be relied upon
to come to the aid of just cause when
placed in an emergency.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
ANNUAL PICNIC
GIVEN AT INFIRMARY.

The annual picnic to the inmntes of
the county intirmary was given Sunday
in very successful and pleasing man
ncr. The Northview band was present
and rendered free concert. NIr. and
Mrs. Davis served the members of the
band with a sumptuous dinner and laid
an elegant spread for the inmates Of the
institution also. 1t was an enjoyable
event to all who were fortunate enough
To participate.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
ADVERTISING THE FAIR.

w. p. Camp, advertising agent for the
West Virginia Central Agricultural and
Mechanical society, began his duties in
that line this morning. He is engaged to-
day in distributing lithograph matter in
the city. It is his intention to go down
the Monongah division tomorrow, and the
latter part of the week he will be in
other sections of the county. Next week
he will go to other counties.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
COLLEGE REpREsENTATIvE HERR.

Prof. Theo. B. Shank, who Is making
a trip through West Virginia in the
interests Of Kee Mar college, at H"gers
town, Md, spent Sunday ut the Traders
hotel here. Kee Mar college, which =
located in the henlthful mountains Of
MARYLAND. has an unusually strong fac
nlty. Ten Of its teachers are European
university people. and the teaeher Of EIg-
lisb. prof. Krishner, is a member Of the
fomous corps Of university extension iec-
.ta1rers of Philadelphia,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
BRADDocK WILL PLAY
HOME TEAM.

The y. NJ. c. a. team viii face the
Brnddock. Pa, nine on the East End
ball grounds Wednesday afternoon. The
Braddock boys have strong team and
are mnking clean sweep of this state.
our local team will muster their strong
est lineup and good game is antici-
pntcd.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27

WILL GO TO
HUNTINGTON
james Gibbons, an Idiot, to Be Taken
From the County 'Inirmary to
State Asylum.

Superintendent b. s. Davis, of the
county intirmary, will leave for Hunting
ton on the early morning train tomor-
row with james Gibbons, an inmate of
the infrmary, for the purpose of placing
the latter in the West Virginia asylum,
the home for incurables- Gibbons is
about 40 years of age, and has been an
inmate of the infirmary since his early
youth. He is an idiot.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
Feverish Market Prevailed.

New York. July ga wild, feverish
market prevailed Saturday. Wall street
has not been so badly scared since the
Bryan boom, seven years ago. The buy
ing comes from shorts or insiders. The
rumor on the floor is for another panic.
The bear market is over and purchase of
almost any stock on the list should be
made on every little recession.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL PICNIC.

The First Presbyterian Sunday school
has arranged to picnic in the Union Land
park next Thursday. They will meet ut
the church at 9:30 o'clock in the morning
and go to the park on street cars. In
the event it rains Thursday the picnic
will be held on Friday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
rEmpERANcE CONVENTION.

The woman's Christian Temperance
Union will hold its annual county conven-
tion at Shinnston tomorrow. The con
vention will be held in the Baptist
church at that place. The delegate from
the local union is Mrs. Henry Reeder
The convention will likely be largely at
tended by the townspeople at Shinnston
and will prove profitable and enjoyable.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
BUY pARKERsBURG SALOON.

Messrs. j. w. Duffy and G. a. Nellis,
Of this city, have purchased from Trus-
tee r. j. Helmick the Manhattan cafe,
at ParlSersburg, which was, until recent
". the property of w. \. Doyle, who as
signed. Mr.. Duffy and his brother, Frank,
will conduct the business.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
BROUGHT
TO JAIL
Upon Failing to Give Peace Bond.--Had
Assaulted Michael Smith, a Miner.

Tony Potton, of Lynch's mines, was
brought to juiI Sunday by Constable II.
c. Hamilton for failure to give a bond
to keep the peace. A few evenings ago
he assaulted Michael Smith, miner.
and Squire West issued peace warrant
against him. At the trial the magistrate
decided it would be necessary for him
to give a bond of 800. He could not do
is and sentence to Jail resulted.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
Had IInmarketah1e securities.

New York, July 27.-Sbow 8 Co.'S fail
ure is explained by the fact that it had
4 great quantity of unmarketabIe Sc
curities. such as Evansville and Terro
Haute. Des Moines and Fort Dodge, etc
The firm was part of the syndicate
which bought Des AIoines and Fort Dodge,
in the market in 1901.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
SUNDAY IN THE PARK.

The Union Land park proved very
popular resort Sunday afternoon and
evening, and several thousand people
took advantage of the enjoymfents it Of
fercd Three street ears were kept busy
conveying the visitors to and from the
park.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
coLoREp pAsEBALL eAME.

Thc clarksbug and Fairmont eoIored
baseball teams will play in the East End
park here tomorrow afternoon. The
game viii be called at 1880 clock H
will be the best game Of the scason, the
boys say, as both teams are strong and
evenly matched
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
CHORAL SOCIETY REHEARSAL
WILL OCCUR TONIGHT
opirotea Of Penzance" to Be Given Early
This Coming Season by the Society.

The Y. NJ. G. A. Choral society viii
meet this evening at the association
rooms and begin work in earnest upon
..Piratcs of Penzance," comedy opera
which will be rendered early during the
coming season. This same piece was
given in this city some years ago with
great success by some of the local tai
ent.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
CLAY OGDEN RESIGNS.

Mr.. Clay Ogden has resigned his posi-
,tion with Sine < Crawford to aocept q
similar position with w. NJ. osburn &
Co. who will open shoe store here
about August Is in the new Waldo build
ing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
MAY CLOSE NEWS STANDS.

\ movement is on foot to close all the
news stands. fruit stores and other places
of like sort ON Sundays from noon to o
o'clock in the evening. No definite con
clusion, however, in the matter has been
arrived at.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
YouNesrERs HAvE pIcNIc.

4 picnic is being held in the Union
Land park today by a large number OF
youngsters. Tho boys and girls arc en-.
Toying the occasion immensely and the
merry -go-round man is considerably rich.
or than he was at the beginning Of the
day
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-27
srEpHEN JoYcE DEAD.

stephen Joyce, well known here, died
yesterday morning at Grafton. He was
forty years of ugc and is survived by
three children, besides his wife, who was
a Miss Conley.
The funeral services viii be held IN
Grafton Tuesday, and internient will be
made there. fa