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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

1902, the date he assumed charge Of the office. to October 1st, 1902. His looks are correctly kept. verified his iesd bills and found them correct.
 Tax Collector.
 'I examined the books and accounts of Hon. J. W. Collins. Tax Collector, for the years 1900 and 1901. His books are kept in accordance with law. He col- lected or accounted for all the taxes with which he was charged during this period He made an error of S5 cents against the State in the addition of escaped taxes, which he assessed and collected. He promptly remitted this s5 cents to the State Treasurer. on Es attention being called thereto. I examined the lists of errors and insolvencies allowed by the Commissioners Court and found them correct.
 Tax Assessor.
 'T examined the books and accounts Of Hon. B. s. Jack, Tax Assessor, for the years 1900, 1901 and 1902. The clerical work on his books is most excellent He substantially complies with all the statu- tory provisions in the assessment of taxes, except that he falls to put the description of real estate on the assess ment books, as required by Section 3soO of the Code. He promises to comply with this law in the future. I verified his ad- ditions and recapitulations and found them correct.
 Ex-Sheriff c. E. Webster.
 'T examined the books ani accounts of Hon c. E. Webster, ex-sheriff, from Sep tember 1st, 1900, the date he assumed charge of the office to August 9th, isi2' the date of his death. His books were correctly kept. I verified his feed bills and found them correct.
 Ex-Sheriff W. E. Torbert.
 q examined the books and accounts of Hon. W. E. Torbert, ex-sherln from March 1st, 1900. the date of the last ex- animation, to September 1st, 1900. the date of his retirement from office. His books were kept in accordance with law. verified his feed bills and found them cor rect.
 Respectfully submitted. "J. T. German, Examiner"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

arranging change in the position of the tracks that would remedy the congested condition of the crossing.
 The committee was appointed. It con- sisted of President M. B. Houghton, M. H. Hudson and W. D. Brown.
 Judge J. B. Gaston of the County Probate Court. was Instructed to pay the regular fee for physicians for the ex- animation of pauper lunadIs. applicants for the insane hospitals. ,s ssrf,sr ,,,,
 County bills for the week were passed on and the Board adjourned at an early hour
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Painting a Dark Picture.

Tho Nation. : Il1
 That crime of bribery. electoral and iegishA. tive. is on the increase in this country we have an accumulation Of painfully convince ing evidence. One deep of shame answereth unto another-Rhode Island to Delaware Af- bany to Harlem. St Louis to New York Men whose right hands arc full of bribcs st ina high places of government. so about tho stseefn with heads erect, are in good Tepute in society and often in the church. Yet they arc con- ressedly making tho very pillars of our pubic life rotten. Popular elections they are tufn@ ing into merchandise and rendering the sn- called will of the people, as expressed nk tho polls thing for corruptionists to snear at even while they manipulate thc- purchased voters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
OFFICIALS OF HALE
REPORT SUBMITTED BY STATE
 EXAMINER 00RMAN.
Probate Judge, Circuit Clerk and Tax Collector Make Same Small Er- TOTS Which Have Been Cor
 rected.

The officials of Hale County, accord ing to the report of State Examiner John T. German, which 5as filed with the Governor yesterday, owed the State $2Oo.l1 for clerical and other errors.
 This amount was promptly paid into the State treasury as soon as the atten- tion of the officials were drawn to the errors.
 MT. Germans report in full is as fol- lows:
 Hon. William D. Jel'Ss, Governor of Ala
 bdma, Montgomery, Ala.
 Dear Sir-In compliance with your in- struction I have examined ,he noks, &C., counts and vouchers of Hons. w. c. Christian, Probate Judge; S. w. Walton, Circuit Clerk; G. W. Dugger, Sheriff; J. W. Collins, Tax Collector; E. s. Jack, Tax Assessor; c. E. Webster. ex Sheriff and w. E. Torbert, ex-Sheriff of Hale County and respectfully submit the following re- port:
 Probate Judge.
 T examined the books and accounts of w. c. Christian, Probate Judge, from January 1st, 1900. the date of the last ex- animation, to May 1st, 1905. His books are neatly and correctly kept. Thee were no redemptions of land sold Ut tax sales during the period covered by this exami- nation. He promptly reported snd paid
  lected. He collected and paid into the State Treasury all corporation Ices. There is due the State, by corporations to whom certificates have been issued $S0.76. liceEses including interest thereon. Judge Christians attention being called therto, he promptly collected this $50 16 and will remit the same in his next report.
 Circuit Clerk.
 "I examined the books and accounts of Hon. s. w. Walton, Circuit Clerk, from January 1st, 1900 the date If the last ex- animation. to March 51st, 1903 His books are neatly kept. I found his cnst bills correct. except, he had collected S1075, too much from the Stite for making fihsl records. I found his removal bills cor rect. except s6l .9s. He had failed to collect S23 .S0 of this amount from the sureties, who confessed judgment and s3s .lS of it had been paid into the county treasury. He promptly reported and paid into the State Treasury all solicitors fees except $45 S3. This made a total of SIS 56 due the State on cost and removal bills and solicitors fees. MT. Waltnn's atten- ton being called thereto. he promptly remitted this amount to the State Treas ury.
 Sheriff.
 'I examined the books and accounts of G. w. Duggar Sherin, from Aug Iyt 9th,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
..Tbc Manhattan Limited. :"

A new train from Cincinnati to New York, to be placed in service May 24th. and run daily over the Pennsylvania Short Line, leaving Cincinnati at 12:30 noon with through sleeping car. and reaching New York next morning at S:15 Extra fare Ss.OO. Dining car service.
 For particulars call upon or address R. II. Lacey, Southern Passenger Agent, Nashville Tenn. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Millions of Trunks.

The New York Central forwarded in baggage cars during the calendar year of 1902, 3,159.545 pieces of checked bag gage. There were received at stations 3121. .974 pieces of checked baggage. The number of bicycles forwarded and re- ceived by baggage car was All ,6l4; and baby cabs forwarded and received 26,654
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

E. B. Joseph 6 Son have sold many of the 80 choice Highland Park lots advertised for sale at sacrifice prices on easy monthly payments, and have had many inquiries about them, but still have many desirable ones left. Don't miss this opportunity to buy splendid lots in first-class location at less than their fair market value.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
aeorria,a Great Conservatory.

Brenau Conservatory, Gainesville. Ga. has decided to have Summer Session. The Department of Music and Oratory will be open for students on June 24th. A faculty.-ef great artists has been en- gagged, and the finest advantages will be given. Brenau easily leads all South ern schools in its conservatory depart ments, It has forty splendid pianos, fine pipe organ and a magnificent concert hall. It's faculty for the Summer Ses- sion will be unsurpassed anywhere. If you are interested, write A. w. Van Hoose or H. J. Pearce, Gainesville. Ga.
 ady-tu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
TO VISIT RAILROAD CROSSING.
Committee of Revenue Board is Ap-
 pointed.

Counsel for the Seaboard Air Line Rail- road. against whom suit is pending in the City Court of Montgomery for blocking with their tracks the Lower Wetumpia Road. northeast of Montgomery, yester- day appeared before the Board and re- auested that committee be appointed to visit the crossing with him in view of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

A wARNING-to feel tired before ex- ertion Is not laziness-it's sign that the system lacks vitality. and needs the tonic effect of Hoods Sarsaparilla. Sufferers sbofIid not delay. Get rid of that tired feeling by beginning to take Hoods Sar- eanarilla today. adV--tu-thusu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
STATE SUPREME COURT.
Eighth Division Called, But No
 Decisions.

The Supreme Court of Alabama met formally yesterday for the call of the Eighth Division. No cases were taken up and the Court quickly adjourned until this morning.
 The Eighth Division is composed of the foIlowing counties: Colbert, Franklin, Jackson. Lauderdale. Lawrence, Lime stone. Madison, Marshall and Morgan.
 Judge Thomas R. Roulhac of Sheffield and Charles P. Lane of Huntsville were among the visiting lawyers yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
The Pefaction

of a pure, rich. unsweetened condensed milk is Bordens Peerless Brand Evapo- rated Cream. It is always available for every use to which raw milk or cream Is devoted and is far superior to the aver age quality of either. Prepared by Bor-
 den's Condensed Milk Co. adv-tu-thu-sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
TO DOUBLE TRACK.
Freight and Passenger Traffic Ee-
 quire It.

QulI6 4t.
 It has been evident for several years that the business of the Southern Rail way on the line from Atlanta to Wash hgton required moro trackage. Delayed mail trains is a constant story, and the inconvenience therefrom is very great to hundreds of thousands of people The Washington Times says:
 "Oficials of the Southern Railroad are straining point to have much of the line between Washington and Atlanta double-tracked early next fall. An in-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

amendment before was IA against, 196, not voting 45. There are ss5 lodges and 257 is necessary to carry the amendment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

We are told that the truth will out-nnd IA seems to be exeriastingi yout of some people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

Has there ever been any insanity in your famtly?" thundered the prosecuting attor- ney The witeness winced. Well" he replied hesitatingly T have a daughter who refused to marry a plumber and eloped with poet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

Speaking of the affection existing between little br thers and sisters ever notice that all you hear one say to the other on the street is, My, but you're going to catch it when you get home!'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

want every sufferer of Rheumatism to get 25-cent vial of my Rheumatism Cure.
 know it will relieve all pain in from 1 to hours, and drive the disease from the body in few days.
 MUNYON'S HEADACHE CURE will relieve the head in from one to three minutes.
 If you have catarrh or any other disease and need medical advice write me, advice absolutely iree.-MUNY0N.
 1soS Arch st., Philadelphia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Sheriff.

''I examined the books and accounts of c. w. Duggar. Sheriff, from August 9th,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Market Very Dull.

New York, Dec. l7.-After the first
hours trading yesterday the market be,
came 50 dull that even the professional
scalping element abandoned the pursuit
OF eights and quarters, and sat through
the remainder Of the session waiting
for something to do. The London houses
did nothing of consequence. The uptown
bull crowd appeared to be highly indif.
ferent as TO anytlling the market might
do, which attitude its part confirmed Tho
impression that it had taken profits on a
line 70 long socks in Tuesdays trading
Commission business was the smallest
for long time. One telephone booth
representing twenty houses, did not dc
one share Of business all day, being one
incident THAT will convey some idea Of
the outside apathy. There were moro
than twenty houses TINT were to use the
phrase that brokers use, skinned"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Mines Will Shut Down.

New York, Dec. l7.-American stocki'
in London are firmer mostly at x to x.
above parity. Rock Island ordered Nc
steel rails for 1904. and does not expect
to order any. Advance in exchange puts
further gold imports on the sitration
All aHthracite mines will shut down be
tween December "a and january q
There are persistent rumors of cut il
Steel billets from $2s TO $26 a ton. Iror.
Age says markets for foundry iron arr
Rrmer. Car Foundry insiders say mex,
dividend on common will be declared
Banks gained from subltreasury since
Friday s2,G37,OOO. The return movement
of money from interior is becoming
stronger. Twelve industrials advanced
3 per cent. Twenty active railroads de.
clined per cent.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
A
PURCHASE ON
REACTION
PREDICTED THAT STOCKS WILL BE
MUCH HIGHER IN JANUARY
THAN AT PRESENT.
Market is So Dull That Sealping Ele-
ment Abandons Operations and Sits
Around Waiting for Something
to Do.-0ther Market Notes.

Private iWre TO Slease & Co.
New York, Dec. l7.-The U. S. Steel
corporations cut TO foreign consumers
will have its effect in next months state,
ment OF exports. Wheat must also move
in greater quantities. 1t is a little hard
to know what do do now because of un
certainty at levels. Prices may go dowp
? or 3 points before they so up, and tht
safe rule is to limit losses to 2 points
Undoubtedly if you don't buy the reac
tion may not come. That stocks will be
much higher in January is reasonabl,
certain. 1t might be best to do nothing
for a day or two. But if stocks go down
today and are weak Friday morning, buy
them. Everybody il short of Pacific for
this reason it ought to be one of thc
best stocks to buy Pennsylvania is sold
to standstill and by the wrong people
st. Paul should do well when the gen,
etal upward movement starts. Nhe mar.
kct is a purchase on reactions,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
EDWARD GRAHAM, SON OF STA.
TON AGENT AT CENTRAL DEAD
FROM INJURIES RECEIVED
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
WAS FOUND NEAR END OF B. & O
STATION AT CENTRAL AND
TAKEN TO PARKERSBURG
HOSPITAL.
Had Roll of Money When He Left Home,
But None When Found.-May Have
Been Assaulted and Robbed or
Struck by Train.

With his head crushed and his body
mashed, causing interval injuries, Ed,
ward Graham, of Central Station, was
found yesterday evening about $3.50
o'clock lying near the end OF the B. &
o. platform at The west end OF the pas.
senger station ait Central,
Whether he was knocked in the head
by some one who robbed him, or whether
he was Thrown accidentally from a train
is to be but conjecture.
His sister, Miss Grace Graham, said
that he had sum of money when he
left his home in the evening, but when
he was found not a penny was in his
pockets.
Some of his acquaintance said THAT
Graham was seen boarding No. p in
the evening, and that was the last time
he was seen until his unconscious form
was found near the track.
The injured man was found Just before
'wcstbound passenger train No. SO arrived
ed aIt Central, and placed aboard and
taken TO Parkersburg. He was removed
Immediately to St, Joscphs hospital
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
EGGS
WOULDN'T
SCRAMBLE
West End Resident Buys Four Dozen
Eggs for Household Use and Now His
Friends Are Laughing at Him.

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r,;nas III ~ 1oo,,;n,, rptIa @ s,,.,.
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narna, of ,rbir,i stroat ani t,,,taS a. 49,, s,'
pi,a streot tona,,ls, lsonrtb ,'>s, Stonn;n,, !,
fr,wt i Clarence. sto,,t,s ,,,onp's,,,, re ! :
Store A. tGon,G't No I'm ,orro ,,os,,o+
Of GOO. in..i3e ANA rc,narn,borins, M, nro.
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
.6USHER lin
NEAR WALLACE
Robinson No. Oil Wei Produces 700
Barrels the First "a Hours, Causing
Much Excitement.

Wallace, w. Va, Dec. H. Especially
-Robinson well, No. 3, on Middle run
east OF the Folsom oil field came in
last night gusher. The daily flow is
estimated at 700 barrels, and it is the
best well drilled in in that section in
many months. 1t is farther east than
any well on Middle run and opens up.
or rather extends, development. There
is much excitement on that account The
D. G. Bennett well, also east of the Fol.
som district and being located on Biz
Blk, came inilast night good producer.
The new production is encouraging for
the Wallace field, and there will doubt
less be much activity in oil circles here
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
COURT
PROCEEDINGS
County Judges Transact But Little Busi.
ness and Only Few Orders Are En-
tered by the Clerk.

The county court was in session NJ
lay Thursday, with all the member.
present, The business of the court seem
ed to be somewhat dull, and bnt few
orders We're entered.
Hotel licenses were granted to Nancy
!. Kemper, Of Wallace, and I. W. Mar,
Tin, Of Iamberport
Restaurant licenses were granted to
Noonan & Allen, and w. B. smithy. city.
Exonerations were allowed to NJ. E,
I.awson, $3.50, and James Shepherd
company, $72,
The liquor bond Of David \ cahill was
approved.
R, s. Douglass qualified as notary
public, giving bond of $3.50.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17

1t is well said OF him that he wsos one
oi the best-knowu men in Clarksburg,
and his fatherly Kindness, his benevo-
lcnce and mis- interest in those about him,
made him beloved and respected by all,
while not only those Of his flock, but
others whose religious views were dia-
metric,lly opposed Ito his own, consult
ed him on various questions, for his
practical common sense was well known
In personal appearance he was decidedly
prepossessing and was genial and social
in disposition and man OF undoubted
intellect He always kept posted on the
current affairs and his views on popular
topics were sound and reasonable. He
wielded wide influence for good, not
only in Clarksbwg, but also wherever
he was known. 1t was through his eff
forts That the Catholic churches at
Pennsboro, West Union, Long Run,
Clarksburg and AEonongah were erected
and it was through his persistent efforts
that the church in this city was founded.
Father o'Connor received the dignity
of monsignore from the late Pope Lee
Mn in 1895, but being man Of IN,
pretentiTrs and democratic taste, always
refused ito wear the insignia Of his office
Rev, John \. Reynolds, assistant rec.
tor Of the church, left on the early morn
ing train for Washington to look after
l'the remains and to bring them home.
They viii likely arrive here on No. 50
tomorrow evening, and the funeral will
likely be Sunday, with Bishop Donalue
officiating.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
.SLEASE
INVADES
BOSTON.
Local Office Notified That Well Known
Brokerage Concern Extends Its Wires
to Boston for Additional Business.

The local office of Edward I. c. Slcase
4 Co., New York and iPttsburg stock
brokers, is in receipt of the following
telegram from New York in connection
with the business:
For the information OF yourselves and
your present and prospective customers
We announce the extension of our wire
system TO Boston, the new Boston wire
having been cut in. Our correspondents
there are Fuller, Tilton & Co., a Bos-
ton stock exchange house of twenty
years standing, and one of the largest
and weaLthiest houses in thatc ity. They
lre NOW playing their New York busi.
ness with us. This new connection viii
1--WE us the best OF facilities for dealing
in Boston Copper stocks and other stock
on that exchange and quotations ant
gossip will be furnished you at any tim,
OF the day. Soon after new years prob
lbly the last of January, we expect /,
have a true wire to Chicago with al
board of trade Abilities.
EDW T. G. SLEASE.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
LUMBER PLANT
is DESTROYED
Iifton Plant Owned by o'Nein Manufac.
turing Company in Georgia and Con-
nected With Southern Pine Lum-
ber Company is Burned.

The Southern Pine Lumber company
was notified by wire Thursday morpip;
that the Triton lumber plant at Triton.
Ca, owned by the o'Neill Manufacturing
company, Of Rome, Ca, was destroyed
by fire Wednesday night. The president
Of the o'Neill Manufacturing company il
also president Of the Southern Pine I.,m.
Der company. and the latter got lorg,
portion of its supplies from that plant
The loss extends into the thousands Of
dollars, but the exact amount has no.
been learned here. Mr.. 0'Neill had beer
here on a business visit and left foi
home only The day that the plant burned
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
ALMOST A CONGREGATION
ATT town OF WILSONBURG
Hotel BUILDING BURNED
SMALLPOX QUARANTINE
AT BASEL HOUSE LIFTED

The smallpox quarantine at the Basel
home on Monticello avenue was lifted
Thursday morning by orders Of the
health officer. The members of the fam.
lily who were afflicted with the disease
have fully recovered and the required
time after their recovery has elapsed for
tn lifting OF the quarantine. The place
was thoroughly fumigatcd and all the
necessary precautions taken.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
THE BEST EVER
Is What clarksburgers Who Saw the
Miss Bob White Comic Opera at
Fairmont Last Night Say of 1t.

The Miss Bob White Comic Opera
company, comprising ffty-nipe people.
arrived in the city this morning from
Faiunont for their engagement at the
Traders Grand opera horse tonight The
company played to crowded house in
Faimont last night and several carlSs-
burgers attended II. Among nhe ClarlSs-
burgers WIS Manager L. S. Homor, and
NE says the production IS one Of the best
shows OF its kind that has ever been in
this section Of the country. The advance
sale 10 seats for the show has been ex'
ceptimally large and the opera house
will be packed at tonight's performance.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
HIGH LICENSE
TICKET
NOMINATED
At the Second Municipal Convention at
Salem.-co Considerable Enthusiasm
Shown and Big Crowd in
Attendance.

The second municipal convention in
Salem was held in the auditorium there
Wednesday night, and tBhe following tick
ct, known as the Citizens High License
ticket, was nominated:
DE. +, Randolph, for mayor.
George A. ziun, for recorder.
William Spear, Thomas Smith, New
ton Williams. l. D. Smith and R. X,
Jones, for councilmen.
There was a large attendance and con-
siderable enthusiasm was shown. scy.
eral speeches were made and before they
got through with the convention much
"'thusing" was DONE
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
RT. REV. DANIEL O'G0NN0R is dead
SUCCUMBS TO SURGEONS KNIFE in
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, WASHINGTON
MRS. HARMERs SISTER MARRIED.

Miss Margaret Martin, sister Of Mrs.
Harvey w lIarmer, was married Thurs
day evening in shepherdytown, fer home
town, to Mr.. Charles w. Brown, OF Buck
lianuon. The bride is the daughter Of
Henry e Martin, of shepherdstown, and
Mr.. Brown IS well known civil engineer
in this state. They will reside in Buck.
hannon, after honeymoon trip. Sem
ator and Mrs Hammer attended the wed.
ding
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Washington, D. c, Dec. 1.-THE pres.
ident signed the Cuban reciprocity bill
this afternoon.
MAY BE
SQUEEZED
William Lemon Arrested and Jailed to
Await Trial on Charges of Stealing
Groceries from B. & 0. Laborers.

William II. Lemon, laborer, Is a
prisoner in the county Jail awaiting trial
before Magistrate Riley on the charge of
stealing number Of packages of go.
eeries from the B. & 0. laIborers' camp
near this city. The warrant was sworn
out BY George W, EclSles, the gang boss,
Constable W. Guy Merritt arrested lie.
mon at Grafton Wednesday evening and
brought his TO Clarzsburg