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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE FRozE UP
The Pittsburg Flyer Meets With Pc.
cuIiar Accident Between Here and
Weston This Morning.

II was so cold this morning that the
locomotive which hauled the Pittsburs
flyer from Weston froze mp between that
place and this city, causing a short dc
iaS. The cold was so intense that in
some way something WAS frozen up so
that the water could not be pumped from
the water tank on-the tender to the on
,gine. After a short delay the trouble
Was remeiied and the train came on to
this city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18
BAD WEATHER
But the Revival Meetings at Golf ME-.
-..----...i i.sGhttFca Continue. Good

~
Last evening those Interested con-
grcgatcd in Golf NJ. f. church AMI en-
ioyed the services. BY many it was
thought the meeting was better than
for some nights past. One was ut the
altar of prayer and two by standing
manifested their interest in the prayers
oi the church and their intention to
al n Christian life.
Mss Carrie Burgc Field, secretary of
tie Woman's Home Missionary Society
II the Methodist Episcopal church, came
~ atnounccd in yesterdays Telegram,
ani conducted most interesting "Wo-
treats meeting" ut $3.50 this afternoon.
Tgpight MIR. Yost will lead the mems
mS etirg at I O'clock. At 1880 general
revival services will continue. Miss
Beigc will be the speaker of the even
inc. All are cordially invited to attend
thcse services.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18
EXCELLENT SERMONS.

ReS. DIR. Donahey preached an excel
lent sermon at the First Presbyterian
church last night To fair sized crowd.
he had for his topic, Every Body Should
BE Christian He will preach again
tonight. DIR. D0nnhcy is very practi-
cal and interesting serinonizer and she
congregation is much pleased with his
preaching.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18
pLEAsANr SOCIAL HouR.

: y Very pleasant social hour followed
ts,e business meeting OF the Young Mems
Christian Association last evening. The
new ": N. e. A. orchestra rendered very.
W. ,Iacohs. Mrs d. M. Ogden. Mrs. s. ID.
Borgess. served coffee and Sandwiches.
Miss Roberts OF Broaddus college .tss
sisted in the program.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18
NEW DRUG CLERK.

Business is brisk at Wells & Haymak-
er's city drug store. and an additional
clerk was found to be necessary. The
firm has secured the services OF Drug
gist Charles Fox, a, very clever yo,inp
man and a proficient druggist, Mr.. Fox
has entered upon the discharge of the
duties of the position.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18
IMpER1AL wIIL OPEN.

The Reconstruction OF the building oc-
CAPPED by the imperial saloon is under
good headwny. aud WI soon be finished.
Messrs. NeIlis and Duffy expect to re-
open this week. They have re-fiirnished
1t in a handsome and costly way.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18
CONSTABLE MecLuNG IND1sposED
A. G. Waldo Deputized to FIJI Duties oi
Constable During His Absence.

Constable Mort McClung has been in
disposed for the past few davs and dur
ing his absence his duties as constable
nrc being SfilIed by A. C. Waldo. who
has been specially deputized for the oc-
casion.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18
LICENSED TO WED.

\ marriage license was issued today
from the county clerks Office TO Charles
II. Wasson and Addie Powell, They re-
side at Saleln.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18

Mrs. Moore Jackson will entertain the
Wednesday Whist Club on Saturday af-
ternoon in honor of Mrs. Thomas w.
Pettigrcw of Indianapolis, who win be
the guest OF friends in the city for the
next fortnight.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18

Mrs. Anson Dearing Parr will be host.
ess of the Five Table Gard Club Thurs
day afternoon of this week from 8 to
o'clock.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18

AIRS. Peter Koblegard will be hostess
of the Tuesday Night Euchre c1lb Tues
day evening of next week from s to II.
well of Buekhnnnon as her honor guest.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18

Miss Nellie Barnes of city and Mr.
Z. II. hammond We're married in Sar
Francisco on Sunday afternoon, and will
reside permanently in that delightful
city of lIIe west.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18

The Afternoon Suchre Club was very
pleasantly entertninde by Mrs. Arson
Dearing Parr Thursday of Inst week
from 3 to . o'clock. There were four
tables of progressive euchre. Pink and
yvtItse We're the eolors used. 4me
prize was won by Miss Emma Freeman
and the lone hand prize by Mrs. Ed.
ward Steele Wallis.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-18

rY-FIvE PER CENT OF SOFT COAL MINES IN w
OFFICERS ELECTED IN MEETING AT
Evening star., 1903-08-03
BEGIN GENERAL STRIKF
SPANISH WORKMEN WANT COM
RADES RELEASED.
Disturbances Expected at Several In.
dustrial Centers-Residence OF
Madrid's Mayor Attacked.

MADRID, August 3.-The threatened gen.
eral strike began today in several centers
including Barcelona, Murcia. Cadiz. Ronda
and Alcoy the general unrest is largely
attributed to bad harvests, but the imme-
date motive for the strike is to reinforce
the demand for the release of numerous
workmen who have been thrown into pris-
on for offences in connection with recent
strikes. The leaders Of the movement are
exhorting the members Of the trades unions
not to return to work until all the impris-
oned men have been released.
The government has taken stringent
measures to cope with disturbances. The
military forces and the civil guards have
been reinforced wherever necessary, and
the troops have been confined to barracks
The instigators Of the strike are threatened
with severe penalties.
The residence of the mayor and num-
ber Of private houses at Alcala, province
Of CadZ have been attacked by strikers
who exchanged shots with the gendarmerie
Evening star., 1903-08-03
BIG LOCKOUT BEGUN
FIGHT ON BUILDING TRADES AT
PITTSBURG.
Estimated That $4,000 Men Will Be
Idle-Building Business
Paralyzed.

PITTSBURG, Pa, August 3.-As result
of the Bulders' League lockout. $4,000 men
were out of employment at noon today ana
the officers of the league say that by even
ing the number will be increased to 24,ooo
or the total number Of men affiliated with
the building trades council. The only men
not affected by the lockout are the painters
paperhangers and decorators. Work has
been stopped on all the buildings in course
of erection in the city. with the exception
of the contracts of the George A. Fuller
Company and a few other outside contrac-
tors who are not members Of the Builders
League.
The officials of the Building Trades Coun-
Gil say they are unable at this time to give
by the action of the Builders League
Trouble is anticipated If the contractors
bring in non-union men. and Police super
intendent McTighe is preparing to meet IT,
NEW YORK. August 3.-FeW II any ol
the 1000 men who were to go to work TO-
day, according to c. F. Cheney, secretary
oc the Iron League, did so. although this
was the day appointed by the employers to
attempt to end the building ue-up caused
hy the refusal of the Housesmiths and
Brdgemen's Union to sign the employers
plan of arbitration.
The time was so short" said Mr.. Cheney
Ito take action after we had heard of the
refusal of the housesmiths to sign that II
probably will be some days before we can
get into working shape.
The threat to call the men from various
buildings where they have been working
has not yet been put into effect.
Evening star., 1903-08-03
OVER EIGHTY MILLION DOLLARS.
Earnings Of Electric Light and Power
Plants During the Past Year.

1.-The Electric Light and Power Plants of
the United States is the subject of a pre-
liminary report by the census bureau made
public today.
This report includes central stations only
and does not include isolated plants or
plants operated by electric railway COM
panies or those that were idle or in course
of construction at the time the census was
taken.
The report shows that for the year ended
June 80, 1902 there We're in the United
States 3619 central electric light and
power plants, of which number sl5 were
municipal plants. The cost OF all the plants
was over $500. 600 00O. the municipal plants
being worth over $22.OO0.O0O
The earnings of all these plants was $S3-
200 600 The expense attending the op-
Grafton of these plants was S67, ,6SS u75 Of
which $40, 100000 was for salaries and
wages and nearly $23,OOO,OOO was for sup
plies and materials. The plants paid over
s., 500 600 In taxes and more than $3.50 900
in insurance. The interest on bonds
amounted to $125O0.OOO.
The plants reported comprised 1877 O41
horse power provided by 1921 steam en-
gines and 3S1. 1874 horse power provided by
1878 water wheels.
The entire service comprised 1247O 494
miles of mains and feeders and 3S5 2OS arc
and 1S,O6.521 incandescent lamps.
All the plants employed 1916 salaried Of
flcials and clerks. who were paid s. 6}2 $50
and 2325S wage-earners. paid $14,919, 100
Evening star., 1903-08-03
MADE BRIGADIER GENERALS.
Coils E. B. Atwood and Frank G. Smith
Promoted and Retired.

Col Edwin B. Atwood of the quarter
masters departmenLssand Col. Frank G.
Smith, Artillery Corps, have been appoint
ed brigadier generals in the army and re-
tired. ...~
Cen Atwood was born in Ohio and
served throughout the civil war in the
volunteer army, entering as sergeant
major. 41st Ohio Infantry, in September.
1861 and being honofahly mustered out as
a captain in that regiment in November,
1865. He brevetted first lieutenant for
gallant and meritorious services in the bat
tie of MurfreesborO, Tenn; captain for
gallant services in the battle of Chca-
mauga and major for meritorious services
in the battle of Missionary Ridge. In May,
1866, he was appointed second lieutenant
18th Regular Infantry and in April 1878.
was transferred to the qlartermaster s de-
partment with the rank of captain He
reached the grade of colonel in that de-
partment in November. 1900. and since
that date has served I'm the department of
the lakes and in the division Of the Phil
i.Dines.
His promotion has ,ssulted in the follow
ing promotions in the, quartermaster's de-
partment: Lieut. Col Joshua w. Jacobs
to be colonel. Major George Ruhlen to be
lieutenant colonel and Capt. Alfred NJ.
Palmer to be ma jOr.
Cen Smith is a native Of Pennsylvania.
but appointed second lieutenant, 4th
Artillery. from Ohio in August. 1861. He
served with the army Of Ohio and the de-
partment of the Cumberland until Febru-
AIRY, 1860. and took r,st in a number of
important battles in ETennessee cam
paign and the camps against Chatta-
noosa. which ended 18th the battles of
Chckamauga and Chattanooga. He was
brevetted captain for gallant and meritori
services at the battle Of Stone river,
Tennessee, and major for services In the
battle Of Chickama uga. From the end of
the civil to 1894 he served at various
posts throughout the United States, and
since that date he has served on the
Chckamauga national park commission
with headquarters in this city. From July
to August, 1S.S, he commanded the Siege
train at Tampa, Fla. and since November
1902 he has been in command of the
tilery district of Portland. He reached
the grade of colonel of artillery in Febru-
airy, 1901
The following promotions have resulted
in the Artillery Corps: Lieut.. Col. b. X.
Roberts to be colonel. Majors S. w. Taylor
and Charles Humphreys to be lieutenant
colonels. Capt. Clarence Deems and John
V White to be ma jors. First Lieuts. VIM
X. Doores and Alfred a. Starbird to be
captains and Second Lieuts. f. f. Gig
noux and Robert NJ. Mitchell to be first
NeutenantS.
Evening star., 1903-08-03
JETT-WHITE MURDER TRIAL
Evidence Continues to Be Most Damag-
ing to Defendants.

CYNTHIANA, KY. August BIN the
Jett-White murder trial today Bruce Little.
a special bailiff during the first trial OF
Jett at Jackson, testified that he and sew
eral men with soldiers captured Tom White
after an eighteen-mile ride over the noun
tains at O'Clock in the morning. After
he was taken White said to Little: In
few minutes more you would not have
gotten me, as l would have left here.
Woodson McCord sheriff of Clark county,
was called. He testified that he arrested
Curtis Jett on Sunday morning. May 10,
in Madison county at his mothers house
That after being arrested he asked for
whisky, which was not given him, and Jett
said: Il am sorry to be arrested on Sun
day as l would not be taken to Wtnches-
ter If arrested on another day. l could be
taken to Jackson, where l would be all
right"
W. II. Blankton, who was called by the
prosecution, testified that in converse ton
with Capt Even the day after shooting
of James II. Marcum Even told him VINO
did the killing on the previous day.
At 1O:lS am. after having presented
foIty-two witnesses Commonwealth's At
torney Bird announced that the common
wealth rested the case. and Judge Osborne
adjourned the court until 80 pm to allow
the defendants attorneys to consult with
their clients. The defense will introduce
about twenty witnesses more than they
used at jackson.
Evening star., 1903-08-03
AT HARTFORD, INDIANA
SECOND BAGGAGE CAR TELESCOP.
ED THE SMOKER.
Took Hour and Half to Extricate the
Unfortunates Who Were
Injured.

INDIANAPoLIS. Ind. August IA spe-
cial to the News from Hartford city. Ind.
says:
\ head-on collision at 40 o'clock this
morning between n westbound Panhandle
freight and the eastbound passenger in
jured twenty-one. Some may die.
The more seriously injured:
w. II. Maui Logansport. left leg Gu. and
bruised.
George. Aldworth. Chicago going to Ire
land. right leg crushed off below the knee
NJ. L. Balm. Richmond right leg shat
tered
c. II. Frederick. Ridscville. Ind. left leg
broken.
]. A. Watts. Chicago. right leg cut in
several places and disocated.
Christopher Gerhardt. Chicago. both legs
crushed: hurt internally.
William J. Wells Chicago. boIn legs
crushed and side injured.
L. J. Barrett. Chicago. both iees broken
George Rowe. Lngan~port. engineer of the
freight. right foot torn and bruised
Ben Palaors. Denver. his way TO
Italy. right leg bruised.
John r. King. Iogansport conductor.
going to Bradford to take out the local
left leg broken at the ankle. right foot
bruised.
George Galtwen. Chicago on his way To
Boston. foot bruised and cut and back
sprained.
f. w. Snyder. Logansport. right foot
crushed.
W. A. Rumell. Logansport. left leg
bruised
Ephraim Whistler Logansport. rural
mail carrier left leg sprainef and bruised
between the knee and ankle left side
bruised.
Richard Havey. Elmwood. on his way to
Pittsburg, right leg broken between knee
and ankle.
Six others were cut and bruised.
How Accident Happened.
The freight train was delayed on tho
main track by a broken drawbar. and a
fog prevented the passenger engineer from
seeing a flag signal sent ahead until too
late Both engines We're reversed when
they met but the reversal was not made
in time to check them to a material
tent. The second baggage telescoped
the smoker. tearing through half its
length and sweeping the people from its
path like chaf.
The shock threw many people from their
seats. The passengers from the other cars
rushed to the aid Of those in the front OF
the smoker. but il was nearly hour ard
q half after the accident before tie last one
was taken from the wreck.
Statement of Officials.
PITTSBURG. Pa, August 3.-Ofiicials OF
the Pennsylvania lines say no one was
killed seriously injured in the wreck
near Hartford City Ind, today. Passenger
train No. 10 route to Columbus from
Chicago. passed the hagman on account OF
the heavy fos but was running slow when
the collision occurred.
The damage to the engine was slight and
four five passengers in the smoker were
bruised. but none sustained any injuries
more serious.
Evening star., 1903-08-03
TO SUCCEED MAJOR STRONG.
Officials Mentioned for the Place-Pays
$4,000 a Year.

A number of officials Of the Department
Of Justice are ment!o1ed for the position
OF general agent of the department to sue
ceed the late Major Frank Strong, VINO
died recently. The position is one OF the
best in the department 1t pays 1850
year and requires experience and admins
for the place A. e. Naine. disbursing
officer of the department; ]. J. Glover.
chief Of the division of accounts; o. ].
Field appointment clerk: r. V. La Dow,
examiner in the office of the general agent,
and S. H. Shiebley. attorney in charge OF
dockets Mr.. Field at one time in the
Office with Major Strong and is said to be
thoroughly familiar with the work of the
office. Mr.. La Dow is also expert In the
work. The Attorney General may decide
to select some person outside the depart
ment, but the indications are that he will
give the vacancy to some man in the de-
partment and thereby promote efficient en-
DlONeS
Evening star., 1903-08-03
EMPEROR'S YACHT WINS
METEOR LED HER CLASS IN RACE
AT COWES.
Everything Propitious for an Unusual.
~ Interesting Yachting Season
on the Solent.

CoWES. August 3.-The Solent Yachting
season which opened today with matches
under the auspices of the Royal London
Yacht Club. promises to be more than
usually interesting. The presence of King
EDWARD and Queen Alexandra guarantees
the social success OF the week. while the
entries for the races will be up to the
average The fleet of pleasure yachts at
Cowes includes many large steamers but
II. j. Drexels Margarita dwarfs all with
the exception of the royal yacht Victoria
and Albert. The other American yachts
are Allison Armour's Ctowana and Mrs
Robert Goelets Nahma, while among the
racers the German emperor's yacht
Meteor and Herr Watjen's Navahoe rep
resent American yacht building yards
"A smart westerly wind WAS blowing when
the fleet of cruisers started on a thirty
mile course for cup worth sixty guineas
presented by the vice commodore of the
club: There were five entries. The gaf
OF Sir Penders yawl Brynhld snapped
Just before she crossed the line. while
Immediately after the Therese carried away
her bowsprit. leaving MIR. Eckford's Ma
mara. Mr.. DonaldSons Bona and Mr..
kerrs Naldora 10 compete for the prize.
The race for the rear comlnodore's cup.
value 10 guineas. brought out three
schooners. The German EmperOrs Meteor
led over the line with Mr.. Quentin's Ciccly
on her weather beam and Mr.. Cayleys
Adela close astern. In the course of the
first round the Cicely carried away her
gaff and the Meteor led to the end Of the
round with her handicap well in hand.
number of other minor handicap races
started
The king landed at Cowes this morning
and visited Consuelo, Duchess Of Man
chester. who. with her sister. Miss Emily
Yznaga. and Mr.. and Mrs George keppel
are among the guests of NJ Poklewski at
Egypt House.
The Meteor and the Valdora won their
reSnectiYe races.
Evening star., 1903-08-03
TREASURY CHANGES.
Recent Appointments and Promotions
Announced.

The following changes in the classified
service of the Treasury Department are
announced:
Appointments on certificates of the civil
service Isadore Fried, Illinois.
$500, Office of auditor for the Treasury De-
partment: Albert F. Broniche. Minnesota
$500 office of controller of the currency:
l. Thompson Trusler, Indiana. 5000 office of
the auditor for the Treasury Department;
Frank NJ. Halstead. Washington. S1.So0. Of
flee of the Secretary; Hiram w. Stutler.
West Virginia, $500. office of the Secretary:
Chas. NJ. Berg, California S12D, office of
the Secretary; Walter l. Swanton. MaSsa-
chusetts. 81 600. office of the supervising <
architect: ]. Frank Curns. Arizona, $500
office Of auditor for the Interior Depart-
ment: Harry G. Hartley. Illinois SGG0 Of
flee Of United States treasurer.
Observation-Disclosures P. Tralles, Mis-
souri,, $500. office of the Secretary; Wilbur
II. Grant, Illinois. 81 600, office of auditor
for the War Department: Fred. r. Proctor,
Massa chusetts; 5000. office of the controller
of the currency; A. n. Brantley, South
Carolina 5000. office of auditor for the In
terror Department.
Appointments by transfer from other de
partments-John Barber, New Jersey. 5000,
office of auditor for the Navy Department.
by transfer from Navy Department: Law
renee c. Fountain. Florida, $500. Office of
auditor for Post Office Department by
transfer from Navy Department; Roy II.
Neely Kansas 5000 Secretarys Office, by
transfer from War Department; Leroy II.
McC,ce Wisconsin, $500. office of aud'tor
for Post Office Department, by transfer
from Interior Department.
Promotions.
Office of internal revenue-Thomas j. Ry-
land. Kentucky. $500 to $1,000
Office of auditor for the Post Office De-
partment-Ben Aarons. Minnesota. $1,000 to
81 900; Clarence II. Greene. Virginia. $500 TO
81, 900: Mrs Fannie NJ. Reed. Iowa. 81 23 to
81 400: Miss Theresa Huneke, Virginia, $40
to $500; Max B. Baldenberg. California, $3.50
to s72O: w. 7. Murphy. New Jersey. sl.Wo
to ST. 200; William II. Allen, West Virginia,
500 to s1.U0o.
Office of auditor for State and other de-
partments-Alfred French Ohio. 81. .2oo to
ST. 400: William NJ. Wood. Texas, $1,000 to
81 300: Miss Edith c. Wiley, Illinois, $40
to 81 OOC: Mrs. Lillian Slaughter. Indiana,
$500 to $500.
Office of auditor for the War Depart
ment-Nornan l. Orme. Honolulu, $1.HtJ to
81 300.
Office of supervising architect-Wayland
T. Robertson. Rhode Island. 81. 400 to 81 800:
Miss Roberta Nichols, District of Column
bia 81 900 to loo.
Officer of treasurer of the United States
Miss Rosa Murtaugh Virginia, 5000 to $500.
Evening star., 1903-08-03
MADE SILVER FROM GOLD.
Oregon Chemist Will Now Make Gold
From Slate

MERLIN, Ore, August 3.-J. La RiN.
chemist and metalurgist, has made silver
from gold and developed new metal
from slate, from which he expects to pro-
duce gold. From his notes. which were
scanned by the government inspectors, II
seems he has developed a new metal from
commercial slate abundant here. which
has an affinity for the atom of gold and
silver, which he calls 'rixum." The the
ory he has been working on is the dtsn-
tegration of the atom into uniting with the
silver atom.
The process consists of a strong acid So
luton combined with powerful electric cur
rents and long exposures To their action,
causing the destruction of n portion of the
atom 10y electrical conveyance into a SINH
lar solution of rlXum.
Evening star., 1903-08-03
KANSAS RIVERS BOOMING.
Kaw Falls at Lawrence-Smoky Hill
Still Rising

LAWRENCE Kan. August 3.-The water
In the k"w river. which rose rapidly here
yesterday. has fallen about foot The
wash against the north bank Of the chan
mel has caused much damage by reason OF
the swift current. and streets and buildings
In North Lawrence have again been endan-
Rered by the constant caving IN Of the
banks The north approach to the bridge
has been so badly undermined that cross
ing 10y wagons was Impossible today. Re
pairs will be made at once TO restore com
municatiun between the two parts of the
Cit.es.
1iill river has risen e ght feet in the past
twenty-four hours and continues to rise
Evening star., 1903-08-03
ANENT AMERICAN SUGAR.
Question in British Commons as to
Countervailing Duties.

LONDON August 3.-In the house of
commons today Mr. Lough 0iberaD asked
whether communications had passed be
tween the governments OF the United
States and Great Britain relative to the
possibility OF the prohibition of American
b"unty-aideG sugar. If the sugar conven-
tion h'll passed.
Nlscount Cranbornc foreign under secre-
tafN, said in reply that the decision wheth-
ef the sugar was aided by bountieS lay
chtllely with the commission dealing with
the subject. In the absence of such finding
there was no call for any action on the
part OF the British government