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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-06

junct TO weH-regukrted city, and its
disappearance would be beheld with
alarm OF great magnitude, and there
would be those who would refuse to be
comforted. And SO it is with the fire
that is built around it, when Jack Frost
prolongs his visits, and there are those
who would deplore the absence of tho
blaze around the thing that spurts
forth water whenever the wrench is ap.
piled. The street loader without shelter
would be at a loss to protect himself
from the blasts of winter, and he might
meandcr to the crematory and be roasted
alive. Terrible would oe the loss of his
presence among us, for he has been like
the poor; we have them with us always.
This plug, however, that receives Sc
much municipal attention and care at
great expense is a mystery unrayeled. II
Is different from plugs in other cities in
that it receives so much protection and
is so little known. Men who have been
engaged IN the water business for years
know but little about its operation, its
antics, its mischieYousness, its nature.
There may he a stoppage or cut of
valve, but it would not do to cut it off.
for 1T might go dry and shrivel up this
cold weather. Again, with a fulness of
flow the weather man might persuade it
10 enter voluntary bankruptcy and burst
itself wider than the average man finds
himself when monkeying with the great
Steel trust.
But common sense teaches that, ii
other cities can have these plugs without
making pets out of them and nursing
them as the fond mother does her first
born, Clarksburg can have them too
Some one may say, why have any
other kindY" The Telegram says, "Why
not?' And when it says this, it is with
much emphasis on the not. Others are
saying the same thing, and it is about
time it was up to the city council TO asl,
the same question and then put fortl,
efforts TO answer it.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-06
THE PET PLUG.
yred ones

Another conspicuous feature of til,
city government, in addition TO those
that have been PORTED out by the Tele
gram the past few days, is the practice
Of filling the city up with smoke during
cold weather.
just at what degree the thermometeg
must stand for the commissioner of wa
'er works to decide that this is necessar,
is MOI the Telegram's province Il
anow, il not having occurred to it /,
'scertain. but that there is mark that
guides him in the matter a review oil
he city viii show.
1t may be possible that a smoky cit,
5 warmer than one with crystal at.
nosphere. Perhaps, the smoke he cause
nay warm us all up and do US good
bnt, really. there are few, if any, whe
appreciate that fact. Possibly, not being
osnizant Of the amount of good done us
Se should refrain from any harsh anu.
ION 10 the custom and learn TO forget
:, mhen our lungs feel it 50 keenly and
our eyes become dimmed. and our face
begrimed.
The wise sages years ago discussed the
matter pro and con. But they never ex.
oerimenbed enough to find out the true
status. Having listened patiently to on,
mother, and having exploded themselyes
N the subject in such exhaustive man.
aer, in their weakness they concluded to
surrender to the practices of the fathers
md prepare themselves TO be gathered
unto them some day.
The fire plug is the cause of all this
cloudiness Of air and Thought. It uauses
the smoke and confusion. II is prob
lem that stalls the wisest and hong viii
it remain so, since there has been com.
plete surrender to it, and it reigns su.
preme.
Now, that plug is very necessary cd
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-06
AUGUSTA COUNTY
WILL NOT DOWN
Fight to Be Revived at the Next SEES
sion of the Legislature.

Those interested in the formation Oh
the proposed county of Augusta, the bill
for the creation OF which met with such
a disastrous fate at Charleston lust win
ter, say that the matter has by no means
been allowed to 90 by default, and that
at the next session OF the legislature ev.
cry effort will he Drought to bear TIC
achieve the desired result. in CONVEX
sation with one of those interested, the
gentleman said:
1--WE propose to see this thing through
Our people want it, and of right we
should have it. We were tricked al
Charleston at the last session OF the leg.
stature, but we will not be again. There
will be new deal, with new men in
the legislative body, and we will win in
the long run. If not. it i'll not be be
calse of any lack of effort on the part OF
the friends of the new county"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-06
pisloeated Her Shoulder.

Mrs. Johanna Soderholm, of Fergus
Falls, Mimi, fell and dislocated her
shoulder. She had a surgeon get it back
in place as soon as possible, but it was
quite sore and panied her very much
Her son mentioned that he had seen
Ghamberlain's Pain Balm advertised fol
sprains and soreness, and she asked him
to buy her bottle of it, which he did. 1t
quickly relieved her and enabled her to
sleep, which she had not done for several
days. The son was so much pleased with
the relief, it gave his mother that he has
since recommended it to many others.
For sale by Stone & Mercer, druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-06

CONVIVIAL CATCHES
And There You Are.

Parkersburg Sentiael: As near as We
can make out the Russia-Japan situa.
ton is about this: Russia sent curt
reply to Japan's note refusing every,
thing that Japan asked; Russia has not
yet replied to Japan's note; Russia has
sent conciliatory reply TO Japan; Rus.
sia is considering a reply to Japan's
note. That is the present status of the
case, according to the homemade cables
to the yellow Journals.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-06
FOR THE SCRAP BOOK

Just after the war an old darby came
up to tine governor and said: "AIarster.
kin you make me iestice OBJ de peacefn
'Well, Uncle Ned, in case of suicide
what would yon dor
Uncle New thought deeply. aSaster,
I'd make him pay de costs OBJ de court
and support de child s-Iippincott's Mag
azine.
In the Open.
BY Arthur Stringer.
! have thrown the throttle open and am
tearing down His track;
I have thrown it out TO full-speed and
no hand can hold me backi
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-06
Stand Pat.

Youngstown Telegram: 1t is said that
several bills aimed at, the press will be
introduced at Columbus. The authors
win discover that while press muzzlers
may be jammed through in Pennsylva-
MIA. there will be a different story to tell
IN Ohio.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-06
Strenuous Life,

Wheeling News: The energetic CORE.
spondent OF the Warrington Advocate re.
Iates the following incident OF the siren.
uous life at Peanut:
Dixie Stum is driving a team for Jessie
Beatty.
Garfield Booth was calling on his best
girl Sunday evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-06

lis my arm controls the engine, tho
another owns the rail,
But for once I'm in the open and the
yardIights pass and pale!
Green lightsi Red lights! He has hung
His signals outl
Caution herel Danger no! and whats
the man about
lis true he owns the Engine, to do as he
has done,
But how about the Final Woni-when
he ends the run?
So from siding on to junction point now
] shall have my day;
| have stopped to read no orders, but
take the right-of-way.
Down the open grade thunder and
around THE curve ! swing,
For my hand is on the throttle and my
heart shah have its fling!
Light lost! Life lostl Flag, 0 flag the
Others back!
Switch the wreck. Ditch the wreck!
Dare any block His track:
There creeps into the Terminal the man
who had his day,
But ] wonder. o my soul, just what his
God will say
From McClme's Magazine
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-06
A Hard Time.

Wheeling Imelligencer: john R. Me-
Lean will have hard time of il getting
German delegation in Ohio with Tom
Johnson still on the map. The Cleveland
mayor has not been so thoroughly ef-
faced from Ohio Democratic politics as
some people imagine.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-06
Hannv Bill.

Dayton Press: Bryan is on the high
seas, in high feather, with food for
Thought, copy for the Commoner and
material for his lecture on "The Crown.
ed Heads Who Have Met Me-
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Rumored Again.

Youngstown Telegram: Now It's ru'
mored that Journalist Willie Bryan viii
slate Journalist Willie Hearst for the
Democratic presidential nomination.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-06
The Real Thing.

Pittsburg Times: Colds in the head
are fashionable.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
BOLD BURGLAR RoBs
STORE AT LONG RUN

Trough & Davis general merchandise
store. at Long Run. was burglarized
sometime during tho night Saturday.
Gus Trough and Jim Davis, the pro-
prietors, were in wilsonburg and ClarISs-
burg Sunday trying to locate the rob
Der. They have a clue they are work
ing on. Twenty-nine pairs of shoes were
stolen and 81. 20 in pennies, besides some
articles of merchandise. The burglar
was bold one for he sat down in the
store and tried on several pairs of shoes
until he found pair that fit him. All
this was done in full gas light and with
in sight of the residence where the pro-
prietors of the store were. Entrance
was effected by smashing the front glass
window with a. big rock.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
WRITES OF WASHINGTON.
To the Telecram.

To the Telegram.
Afabton, Wash, April 81 beg space
in your columns to say few words to
my friends in West Virginia.
As many friends requested me to write
to them and as I have been little slow
about writing, I will try to say few
words in regard to my new country, or
home rather. have been in many
States and now end as good location
as I have seen in many years. 1t IS
adapted to wheat growing and potatoes
and fruits of all kinds do well here. l
have located IL miles south Of Mabton,
little town of about 500 population
on the railroad. 1t is as good grow
ing country as any part of West vir-
GINA and one thing we are not bothered
with is the dirt and soil rolling down in
ones pockets and ears, while blowing.
It is considerably level.
Now, to any one wishing any more in
formation or wanting to ask any ques-
tions about this country, will be pleas
ed to answer. Many people in West
Virginia would do well to come mere
and take homes of their own instead of
renting and clearing mp for some one
elst.
Address letters to G. w Lyon, Nab
ton, Yokima county, Washington.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
BOOTH WAS BURIED
IN p0TTER'S FIELD

AS no relatives, nor friends who cared
to pay the burial expenses could be
found, the remains of the man who died
in the city lookup at Parkersburg last
week were inferred in the county ceme-
terry there at the expense of the county
Saturday afternoon.
The man had given his name as both
William Edwards and f. G. Booth. But
little about his identity could be learned
until yesterday. 1t is thought his name
was Booth. He was born about forty
five years ago in Chester, England, and
came to this country when quite young
and learned the harness making trade
For eighteen months previous to his ar
rival in Parkersburg ten days ago ne
was in the employ of Ed Reynolds, of
this city. and before going to work there
worked at his trade in Bridgeport
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15

ADVERTISED LETTERS



List OF unclaimed letters remaining in
the clarksbuTg, w Va, post office, nd
vertised, April IL, 1901:
a. Alexander, Bobak AdOl, Mrs. Char
ty Anglin, Marion Baker, limo Bojicic,
Hin Bowe, Mrs. Benloh Cowgirl, H. C..
Casper. ., Com Cerono, Marion Conway,
Mrs. Thos. j. Coleman, f. B. Dawson,
Herman Douglas Jozo Dexalic. Joseph
Davis, crmo Dilario. Mrs. Matte Davis,
Thomas Davis, AIRS. Blanche Evans, Ed.
Finney NJ. S. Fuhz, AIRS. Minnie Frost,
w. Foster, Principato eFraneerco, B. f.
Costing, W. NJ Green, William Goch-
naner. C. W. Harmar. d. R. II. Hilkcy,
Mrs. Jack Henderson LYDIA Hovey, Newt
Heeman, Slip Holler. Zana Hartman.
Miss May johnson, Dovas Jgnar, Juta
Jynaoz F. B. Kelley, L. Kissinger, NJ. L.
Kuhn, j. w. Leniey, Domenico Lattanzi,
Alexander Leo, Lewis Labevers, John d.
Loder Miss Cora Marrow. Franegco MAJ
zei, F. B. Mead. Harry Mcconnell. j. p.
Dovald, j. w. Macllling, L. L. Myers,
T. H MINI. S. NJ. Mason, ". NJ Miller,
Mrs. Nesbit, j. c. odell. W. ". a. Pol
den Jozep Pawelcls, Franazco PERI, J.
G. Rogers. Alsignor Raffaeld, John Rob
inson, ]. E. Ritz, 9, Mrs. John Rhea, ).
c. Rogers, Mrs. L. A Ramsey, vergel
Ross. G. E. Sidwell, Clere Smith, Frank
Slusher, G. W. sisler, Tom Swiger,
TorseHeryemnek siorteietel
S. Q. nENHAaE 2. II
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
GEORGE r.
RANDALL

George F. Randall. of Shinnston. is a
candidate for the Republican nomina-
tion for county commissioner, and has
thus announced himself.
There is no more widely or favorably
known man in the county than Squire
Randall. He has resided in the county
TO rforty years or more. although ne was
born and reared in Marion county. He
has led an industrious life. engaging in
farming and stock dealing. until he has
To-day one of the finest grazing farms
of 800 acres in the county.
Mr. Randall served IN the Civil war
on the Union side three years, and was
first sergeant OF Company B, Fourteenth
regiment of West Virginia volunteers.
He participated in seventeen battles, of
which were Fishers bill, Lynchburg,
Cloud Mountain, Bunker Hill and Win
chester He was member of the West
Virginia Legislature in 1901 -92, and serv-
ed the county well and truly in that
capacity. He was magistrate in his
district six years and member of the
county court, when that court was COM
posed of the justices of the peace of the
county. He has been notary public
for fifteen years and was member of
the board of education of Clay district
for eighteen years, filing all these
positions efficiently and faithfully. He
was also member of the Republican
county executive committee in 1000,
serving as sucn two years. He has also
been prominently mentioned in several
campaigns for sheriff.
No one who knows Squire Randall and
is at all acquainted with his life has
the slightest doubt about his eminent
fitness for the Office for which he mas
announced himself. There are none VINO
dare say that he will not be safe. con-
servative, active and capable county
commissioner and he credit to
the county in that office. He is gen
tleman of unquestioned integrity, honor
and loyal citizenship. He Is man pos
sessing sound Judgment and has had a
wide experience that qualities him for
the place beyond the shadow of doubt.
His domination and election will place
at the head of county affairs man who
can be depended upon to look after the
interests of The people.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
6OFF DECISION
Not What 1t Was First Reported to Be
in the Controversy Between the Bal
timOre & Ohio and the Wabash.

Grafton people and property owners
near that city are particularly inter
ested in the proceedings by the B s o.
against tine Wabash before Judge Golf
to restrain the latter road from cross
ing the b. & o. tracks at grade in West
Grafton. The statement coming from
W. D. Riley, right of way agent for the
Wabash that Judge Golf had decided
against the Wabash naturally aroused
some speculation as to whether there
would be an appeal to the U. S. Su-
preme Court. There is no necessity for
this yet.
Judge Reese Blizzard was asked if
what Mr.. Riley had said was true and
if the case would be appealed to the
Supreme Court
In response to these questions, he
says Judge Golf merely decided that
the case should be tried in the United
States circuit court OF appeals instead of
in The state court. His decision was
not against the Wabash, as Mr.. Riley
says so that the status of the Wabash
is not changed and there will be no
necessity for appealing the case. The
case must simply be tried in another
court This does not affect the Wa
BASH"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
PEPpERED
WITH SHOT
was okey whitehair When He Was
Caught in the Act of Burglarizing a
farmers smokehouse Near Quiet Dell

okey Whitehair, residing on Turkey
run, near Center Branch, two miles east
Of this city, was badly shot some time
during & Jay night.
a myste1y surrounds the shooting but
from tae hbest information attainable
Wgftaseirwas in the act of stealing
smolsehouse at the time he
was So Meat was found along the
road side near the point where it Is be-
iieyed the shooting took place and the
conelo apn is that he was caught in the
act Of robbing meat house of one of
the residents along the road between
Quiet Dell and Rosnines mills.
The weapon used was sHot gun and
one Of his aides and m arm were literal
IS peppered With shot.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
B CINE
BERAILED
In the Yards Here ana No. Passenger
Train, East. was delayed Over an
HouT-NO One Injured.

Train No. 4, east bound, was wrecked
in the yards here Saturday night, The
train had been delayed at wiisonburg
and 1t is supposed the engineer was
running over the switches too fast. The
accident happened at chm tower and it is
believed the fiange on the pony truck
struck the middle rail and throw the
train on to the rail Of the switch, thus
derailing the engine, which was the only
part of the train TO leave the track. A
delay of an hour and ten minutes was
caused. No one was hurt and the prop
crty damage was slight.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
FARM FOR SALE.

70 l-S acres. four miles from court
house, ON aiaysville pike. bwo miles frorn
South GAINESVILLE. two miles from 2. g
w, g. & M. v. & Wabash R. R. stations.
Right of way granted for elcctric rail-
way ON pike in front of farm. SeveR
room house. Barn Sox7o, Both UNDER
slate roof. Three acres timber, goot
fences. Sand lies in southeast and good.
We have a 10 cow dairy now ON san,s.
Price, ss.ooO.o0. Also my residence, so
Pullman avenue, 100000.
L. D. PRICE,
fCbSw9m. GAINESVILLE, ohso-
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
ASSESSORS AT WORK
AscERTAINING YOUR wealth.

County Assessor William L. Hughes
and City Assessor W. P. Camp began
assessing city property in the Clark
district section of the city Monday and
they will be thus employed several days.
Assessor Camp will then take the assess.
ment of the Coal district section at the
same time County Assessor j. A. Ham.
mond begins his work within the city
limits.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
IN PROBATE COURT.

Lon Norman has qualified in probate
court as administrator of the estate OF
Harriet P. Norman, deceased, giving
bond of $500.
Henry Lewis, eolored has taken out
letters of administration on the estate
of Mrs. Ellen Johnson colored and de-
ceased. with bond of $4O0.
George w Schrader has qualified as
guardian of Mary schrader, under bond
of $500.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
MINERS STRIKE AT w1NFREDE.

Charleston, w. Va. April 1.-THE min
ers at winifrede are all out on a strike.
There is misunderstanding between the
men and the management of the mines
over the screening of the coal. and as
neither side seems to be able to propose
a settlement that viii be satisfactory.
it seems impossible to operate the mines
at present.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
WALKER A cANDrDATE.

Nrartinsburg, W. Va, April lin an
authorized interview published in the
Evening World Hon. Stewart w. Wal
ker, of this city, announces that he will
be candidate for the nomination for
congressman from the Second district
in opposition to Hon. A. G. Dayton.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
CONGRESS
IS INVITED
To Attend the Opening of the Worlds
Fair at st. Louis April so-Bridge Bill
Passes.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington D. C., April ll-President
pro tenn Frye to-day laid before the
Senate an invitation to Congress to at-
tend the opening of the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition, April 80.
"A bin was passed authorizing the
blackberry Company, of Kentucky, and
the West Virginia Coal q Coke Company
to build bridge across Tug Fork Of the
Big Sandy river.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
DIES FROM DOG BITE.
By Associated Press.

Louisa. Ky.s April ia fve-year-old
son of j. Lining died to-day from hydro
phobia, after suffering terribly. He and
his sister were bitten by dog three
weeks ago. The sister has not yet de
veloped any symptoms the disease.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
RBrEREE STOUT MAKES REPORT
OF RANKRupTcy MATTERS

w Frank Stout, referee in bankrupt.
cy, made his semi-annual report to the
clerk of the federal court Monday. show
ing thirteen cases ended for the period
and Eve involuntary and ten voluntary
cases pending The report will be sent
by the clerk of the court to the attor.
ney general of the United States.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
swEARs OUT WARRANT
AGAINST HER HUSBAND

Mrs. Anna E. Goidsboro has sworn out
a warrant in Squire James n. David's
court I. sainst her husband, William
GoIdsboro, charging him with assault
and battery Saturday night. 1t has
been placed in the hands OF constable
to execute.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15
MARRIAGE License.

The county clerk issued marriage
license Monday to the following persons
natives and residents of the county:
Luther Lee Hodge and Arzana Ellen
Mason.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-15

ST. Petersburg April 1.-THE general
" anticipated attack on Port Arthur did
not occur Saturday night, although a
Telegram received from Grand Duke
Cyril reports that the enemy's ships
were sighted on the horizon. 1t is pre-
sumed that the Japanese were warned
Of the extra precautions which had been
taken to guard against surprise.
There was no Easter merrymaking at
the front BY special dispensation the
soldiers and sailors there were relieved
of all religious observance on account
tion.
Vice Admiral NIakaroff's torpedo tio-
tilia patrolled the open sea. while the
of the necessities of the military situa-
warships with full steam up remained
outside Port Arthur.
Elsewhere throughout the theatre of
war all is reported quiet.
A high military authority in CONVEX
sation with the Associated Press ex-
planned bhy General Kuropatkin's plan
of campaign does not contemplate a
heavy resistance to the japanese adj
vance at the Yalu, saying:
@Either defeat or victory in battle
there would he disadvantageous to Us.
IF we lost we would have to fall back
-througn a difficult country If we won
land 7 say to You that Russian strate-
gy is based on the idea of victory and
not on that of the defeat-success
would be fruitless. We could not fol-
low it up wiEHout exposing the army to
TOO great risks. On account of the Jap
enese control of the sea. if We pursued
tie enemy into the peninsula of Korea,
ne. would open both tanks to possible
attack from the rear. No, the Japanese
must come ON to point in the in
terror which with this end in view has
been selected. where We can follow up
a srushing defeat to the bitter end with
bIow after blow and seal the fate of the
campaign.
''our plans on sea and land win con-
eeEge at a time next summer when Vice
ADMIRAL Makaroh's fleet will be reliey-
ed BY the arrival of reinforcements
Then If successful on land We can clear
tue sea of the enemy. cut his commuui-
cation. and the Japanese in Korea and
afanchuria will then be at our mercy.
''rhe world must not he impatient.
The prelude to this war is not yet fin
isRed."
IT is understood here that as the re
suit of General Kuropatkin's visit to
New Chwang, reinforcements of 100000
men will be sent forward from Lao
Yang.