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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-03-05
uLARKsBURG, W. VA, MARCH 5, 1901
pLUcKy BALTIMORE.

Business in Baltimore has abbut re.
sumed its normal condition. At least
that is what the Merchants and Manu-.
facturers Association, of that city, state,
in circular letter to those who favored
that city with their trade before the
great conaagration. The temporary in.
terruption of business has passed and
the merchants and manufacturers arc
ready to-eontinue along their old lines
just as ii there had been no fire at all.
The belt of buildings that were neither
located in the business section nor the
residential section have been brought in
to use and business is being transacted
in these quarters. within few square
OF the burnt district.
The merchants and manufacturers OF
Baltimore certainly exhibited genuine
pluck, insurmountable energy and cour
age in the face of the great disaster that
befell that beautiful city that we point
to with pride as being Enthusiastically
American. With all their great los
they have not up to this time asked for
outside assistance and all profTers of help
have been refused, though not without .
spirit of gratitude and tilankfulness
The only things the Baltimorean bust
ness men ask is for continuance of
stheir old trade. They will get it with
large surplus to boot and Baltimore
will lift itself TO position of prominence
in trade, commerce and manufactures
Phoenix-iike out OF the ashes and
smouldering ruins.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-03-05
CLEAR FIELp FOR WALKER

The field seems to be clear for the
nomination of Stewart Walker on the
Democratic ticket for governor, as it is
stated that others aspiring to the place
have decided that the situation is such
that they will be candidates only in case
of an emergency. Walker may not have
heard of this decision on their part and
will, therefore, doubtless, welcome this
announcement, which is more than semi
official
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-03-05
UNITY FOR ROOSEVELT.

All the states which have held con
ventions so far for the selection oil
delegates to the national convention, a
has been shown from time to time, by
these news columns of the Telegram
have elected solid Rooseveltan delegation
and in several instances there have beef
instructions for him and always strong
endorsements of his administration. The
concluion is that there is unanimity
of action that precludes the possibility
OF any other candidate being presented
at the convention, and ii it were not foi
the dignity Of the position that mus;
naturally keep him from the convention
hall, his entrance would cause even great
er enthusiasm than that when he wa.
nominated for the vice presidency in
Philadelphia. There would be furor
that would carr yevery one before it and
his nomination by reclamation would be
the tamest part of the occasion. The
results of these conventions also show
that there never was that apathy in the
party toward the presidents candidacy
that Heading metropolitan Democrati,
papers and some other selfish interests
said there was. Again, they come with
fuller force and effect upon the Demo-
cratic party than is ordinarily regarded
IL is the last stroke of paralysis to
party that Is already paralyzed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-03-05
TRANSFERS MAKE FINE START

just one week ago Saturday the legis.
lative committee of the teamsters or
ganization met here and drafted bill
to be introduced in congress to give all
Union teamsters in the Civil War pen.
sion of $40 per month. 1t was forward.
ed at once TO Congressman Dovener and
within less than week he had intro
dueed the bill. This proniptness Is Of
the same sort he observes at all times
in looking after the interests of his con.
stituents, but in this particular case
the interests extend TO all the States of
the union and the Transfers who met
here have the honor and distinction of
having headed movement that will be
national in its scope. The getting the
pension will be one Of profit to them
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-03-05
MoRMoNIsM MEANS ourLAw1sM.

The testimony of President Smith, of
the Mormon church, that he violated the
law and preferred to take chances of be-
ing punished rather than give up poly
gamy ought to be strong argument of
itself against seating smoot, who Is
closely allied with the leadership and
control of the church. II Smith shows
such a disposition and the doctrine he
believes in leads him to be a violator of
law, why should not the same doctrine
stamp Smoot of the Smith stripe and
therefore one ready to violate the law
whether he does or not now.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-03-05
CAN'T STAND ONE ANOTHER.

There is already split in the slate
the fellows fixed up the other night for
the Democrats to swallow. Friday one
of the candidates slated, declared to the
Telegram, in the presence of response
Bile witness that he would not, under
any circumstances, vote for certain
other candidate on that slate. That is
what comes of their trying to run in a
ticket without consulting either the
men they name or the party.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-03-05
DISRUPTED IN MARION.

An attempt is being made by certain
Democratic interests TO read an influ.
entail element out Of the party. The
reason is not stated, except that under
the hypocrftical pretcnse oS reform for
the purpose Of carrying nm immediate
local election, the methods Of the party
50 long employed and so popular with
those who observed them are exposed and
one element Of the party is severely ar.
raigned for an alleged continuance 81
these methods, and yet there are no
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-03-05
A VIEW OF OUR CLOTHING

VIEW OF OUR CLOTHING
Seats anything that can be written about
It. And the interest is always deepened
Shen one knows the cost. Might say
'ack OF cost in our case. Our
Made-to-o Order Suits
at s25 bear comparison in all points with
apparel made elsewhere and costing a
third more money.
There's very pleasing line of new
suiting and trimmings from which to Sc
Eect.
Our trousers at $500 are simply per-
c. |. FORD & CO..
Rooms 3 and 4,Traders Annex.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-03-05

and the movement in getting it win
bring them fame They ought to be
proud Of the work 50 far accomplished.
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intimated that it was desirable to do So
Some merchants paid high rates and some
paid low. Honest men suffered, rogues
prospered and corrupt officials made for
tunes. Undervaluations, determinations,
Misrepresentation and various other prac-
tees were common. An importer who had
an understanding with the collector would
invoice a case of silks as calicoes and pay
the calico duty; he would bring in a gross
of articles and pay duty on a dozen, and
many ingenious methods We're devised to
cheat the government, while certain IA
vored individuals, officials, bishops and
friars were on the free list and paid no
duty at all.
The change from such a loose and cor
rupt system to the rigorous rules of Col
lector Shuster has naturally created a de-
cided sensation, and has had its effect upon
the importing merchants of the island.
What we consider the blunders and mean
ness of the present collector have at least
served a good purpose in convincing the
Spaniards and the natives that American
officials are vigilant and incorruptible. A
collector who will impose duty upon a
pair of boots imported by famous gen.
eral arrest and fine an officer of the army
for attempting to bring in trifies for the
wife Of his commanding general and other
ladies' of high degree and impose $4,000
upon a few crucifixes. candlesticks and
chalices belonging to the church is not to
be trihed with.
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MEET WITH APPROVAL
FIRE DEPARTMENT CHANGES
SATISFACTORY.
Commissioner Mcfarland Receives
Written and Verbal Expressions
of Pleasure Over Promotions.

The appointments and promotions in the
District fire department, made under the
provisions of the last appropriation act re-
organizing the department, and announced
by Commissioner mcfarland Thursday,
appear to have been unusually satisfactory,
not only among the members of the fire de-
partment, but among the citizens of Wash
ington who have been especially interested
in the fire-fghting force. Commissioner
mcfarland has already received a number
of written and verbal expressions of APP
prevail of the appointments from citizens OF
the District who have recently interested
themselves in the prospective appointments.
For several months it has been quite gen
orally understood that Assistant Chief
Frank j. Wagner would be promoted to
the position of deputy chief engineer, and
that appointment was considered as settled.
The interest of the members of the depart
ment and of the citizens appeared to center
In the appointment of a man to fill the
position of third battalion chief engineer. A
great deal of speculation as to the proba-
Bile successful candidate for that position
was INDUCED in by the iiremen as well as
the citizens.
The appointment of Foreman John Sher-
man to that position on the condition that
cons dered as a proper recognition of that
gentleman's long and faithful service in the
department. Mr.. Sherman requested re-
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uty chief will be popular not only with the
members of the department, but also among
the citizens of the city, who have high
opinion of his abilities fire fighter. AS
deputy chief engineer Mr.. Wagner will be
second in command of the department, and
in the case of the absence of the chief en-
gineer he will have charge of the depart
ment.
Battalion Commander Sherman.
John Sherman, who will serve for one
week as battalion chief engineer, was ap-
pointed a private in the District fire de-
partment January 3, 1879, and was pro-
NOTED to be tillerman September "A, of the
same wear He served in this capacity I'M
til November %. 1888, when he was pro-
NOTED to be acting foreman, which posi-
ton was made permanent August 1, 1888
He was placed in command of truck COM
pany B. where he remained until June q
1898 when he was transferred to No.
chemical engine company, which was then
located at 14th street and Kenesaw avenue.
When this company was transferred to
Brightwood July 1, 1897, he was directed to
assume command of the new company.
Since 1886 Chief Sherman has received
experience in what Is known in the fire
department as service 'in the wagon" for
lieved the officer acting as fourth assistant
chief engineer during his absence On April
1, 1904, when Battalion Chief keliher was
promoted he was detailed to act regularly
as fourth assistant chief engineer
Foreman Sherman requested that he be
promoted to be battalion chief engineer
and retired after one weeks service, which
request Chief Belt willingly granted He
has had long and faithful career in the
department. During his entire service there
has not been a single mark against him.
He will be very much missed by the mem
bers of the department on account Of his
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In command of truck company A, and from
1899 until 1902 he relieved the chief engineer
when the latter was absent from time TO
time He has also served as fourth assist
ant chief engineer from August 1903. until
the present In December. 1902. Mr.. Henry
was transferred, at his own request to the
chemical engine company at Brookland.
and has been located at that engine house
ever since.
Foreman Henry is one of the old-time fire
fighters he being one of the Oldest men In
the department. He is still vigorous and
active, especially for one who has de-
voted so many years OF his HE TO the pro
lection of lives and property from fire. Most
of Chief Henry's experience has been gam
ed under the direct supervision of Chief
Belt and for this reason, among others, he
is considered to be well quaiified FOR the
position to which he has been promoted
H, will be placed in command of a battal-
ion, and Chief Belt expects good results
from him.
The Captains.
Arthur NJ Donaldson, who will be one of
the new aptains in the force, was APP
pointed in the department July l, 1883, and
was promoted to the position of assistant
foreman February 3, 1899. Mr.. Donaldson
was one of the men who were caught by
falling walls at the fire on Louisiana ave-
me Nav IS 1896. By that accident nNe
men were killed outright and many were
injured Assistant Foreman Donaldson
was severely injured.
Assistant Foreman Donaldson Is stationed
at Brightwood, at Chemical Engine COM
pany, No .. He has proved to be an effl-
cient and faithful officer, and being hrst on
the list of assistant foremen, Chlef Belt
recommended his promotion.
Thomas O'Connor, promoted to cap
taincy was appointed a private in the hre
depa rtment December l, 1896, and was pro-
NOTED to be assistant foreman September
1 1880 and was stationed at No. engine
house.
Upon the promotion of Former Assistant
Chief Boss he was placed In command OF
No. / Engine Company as acting foreman.
which position he has held until the present
time, giving entire satisfaction to the de-
partment Although he had only the rank
of assistant foreman, we'll as the pay,
he conducted the company the same as 1t
had always been, and Chief Belt considers
him one of the strongest officials in his
list of officers.
Henry C. Egloff, who will become cap
tain upon the retirement of Battalion Chic.
Sherman, July was appointed MEM
Der of the department March q, 1886, ana
assigned to Truck Company c. He was
promoted to be assistant foreman February
q 1900 and assigned to No. engine
house. and later transferred to No. 4
engine house, at which place he Is now sta
toned.
Assistant Foreman Egloff was for a long
time in the navy, and while there he
acquired the habits of a thorough disciple
marian, and he is considered by Chief En-
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Killed His Brother With an AK.

dispatch from New York says: After
Quarreling over money matters tuesday,
Samuel Meringola, forty-nine years old, of
Fair Ground, L. l., killed his brother
Thomas, aged ffty-two, with an AK; shot
his niece, Mrs. Carman Pietra. in the thigh
and arm, and attempted suicide by cutting
his throat.
The murder occurred at Long Swamp,
near Fair Ground. After killing his brother.
Meringola went to the home Of Mrs Petra
and shot her. Meanwhile, the news Of the
murder had reached Huntington, and a
posse started in search of the murderer.
When he was discovered leaving the Petra
house he opened fire on his pursuers. The
shots failed to take effect, and he surren-
dered when the posse fired on him. AS the
crowd was closing in Meringola cut his
throat. The physicians say he has an even
chance of recovery. Mrs. Pietra's wounds
are not considered fatal.
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Grounding Of the Carroll.

A board OF survey. to consist of-Capt
John X. Cree. Artillery Corps; Capt. Albert
@. Jenkins. Artillery Corps; First Lieut.
Ralph NJ. Mitchell Artillery Corps, has
been ordered to meet at Fort H. g. Wright,
N. Y. to investigate and report upon the
whole matter of the grounding OF the
steamer "Sprigg Carroll in New London
harbor: the board will also report upon the
fitness OF the master of the steamer for
his position. as well as the location which
caused the damage and upon the suitable
ness of all the landings and channel ap-
proaches in the artillery district of New
London for vessel of feet draft. under
the conditions OF weather and sea with
which the steamer has TO contend.
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tirement on a pension because of his age
and failing health, but it was deemed only
fair to him that he be retired with the rank
of battalion chief engineer. The announce
ment that Foreman Samuel r. Henry has
beer selected to succeed Mr.. Sherman as
battalion chief seems to meet with general
approval. while the promotions Of Arthur
NJ Donaldson, Thomas O'Connor and Henry
c. Egloff to be captains are all of them
popular.
have called on Commissioner Macfarland
to thank him for their promotions.
The Deputy Chief
Frank j. Wagner, the newly appointed
deputy chief engineer of the fire depart
ment, became member of the District fire
fighting force April l, 1879, and on account
of his efficiency a horscman was pro-
NOTED to be hostler October l. 1881. He
served in this capacity until September %,
1854, when he was promoted to the position
Of foreman.
He was first placed in command of No
engine company and remained a that
house until January II, 1885. when he was
transferred to No. I engine house, remain
ing there until April ., 1890. when he was
again transferred to No. engine house.
August rs of the same year he returned to
No. I engine company, and was in com
mand Of that company when the promotion
of assistant chief engineer was rendered
him, July l. 1901. Since that time his head
quarters has been at No l chemical engine
company, in charge of the battalion To-
Gated in the center of the city.
For the past three years Chief Wagner
has been charged with the supervision of
the horses of the department, and Chief
Belt has the greatest confidence in his
Judgment to their care
Since he has been stationed at No l
chemical company Chief Wagner has won
many friends. and his appointment dep
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Office of the Attorney General.

wrote:
Office of the Attorney General
Washington. u. G, June %, 1904
Sir: Having been appointed by the gov
ernor of Pennsylvania a senator to repre-
sent Pennsylvania In the Congress Of the
United States until the next meeting of the
legislature of that state and having ac-
cepted said appointment, TO take effect July
l, 1904, l hereby tender my resignation as
Attorney General OF the United States, 10
taffe effect at the end of the Goth day of the
present month.
L cannot by this act terminate the close
and confidential relation / have sustained
to you during your entire administration
without adding a word of sincere appreci-
alton of your more than generous and uni
form kindness to me, and n like word of
upfelgned respect and admiration for tho
lofty purpose and splendid courage you
have ever manifested which has inspired
and sustained your cabinet I'm its efforts
to promote the public welfare by effecting
the wise policies of your administration
With great respect, your obedient servant.
=. c. KNOX, Attorney General.
The President
The President replied as follows:
White House
Washington, June q, 1904.
My Dear MIR. Knox: l accept your resig-
nation not only with keen personal regret
but with very real feeling of the loss the
country thereby sustainS. Permit me to
add that l do not think l could have made
up my mind to acquiesce. however reIuc-
family, in your leaving your present posi-
ton had not also realized the services you
could render in the Senate.
There Is nothing that | can say which will
IN any way add to the reputation which
you have won, and no tribute / can pay
you Will approach In value that already
paid you by the hearty admiration and re-
spect of your fellow citizens. Yet for my
own satisfaction, / wish to bear testimony
to the invaluable work that you have done.
During whole time of service "a
had no real holiday. You have never really
rested from your eXhausting labor To
your high professional qualifications you
have added unffagging zeal and an entire
indifference to every consideration save
the honor and interest of the people at
large. Many great and able men have pre-
coded you in the office you hold; but here
is none among them whose administration
has left so deep mark for good upon the
country's development. Under you II has
been literally true that the mightiest and
the humblest in the land have alike had it
brought home to them that each sure
of the law protection while he did ight
and that neither could hope to defy the law
If he did wrong. In what you have done
you have given proof not merely of the pro-
found learning Of the jurist. but of the bold
initiative and wide grasp of the statesman.
You have deeply affected for good the de-
velopment of our entire political system In
its relations to the industrial and economic
tendencies of the time.
For all you have done ! thank you most
earnestly. not only on my own behalf but
on behalf of the public whom YOU have
With all good wishes for your future, be-
lieve me, ever faithfully yours
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Hon. p. c. Knox, Attorney General.
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Mystery Surrounds Woman's Injuries

dispatch from Syracuse says: Con-
fined at st. Josephs Hospital here with
fractured skull is a woman. twenty-one
years old. claiming to be Madeline Banks.
a magazine writer, from Birmingham, Ala,
and all efforts to trace her identity lead
to street railway accidents. The woman
arrived June IA and registered at the
Yates Hotel
Two days later she fell from a trolley
car and fractured her skull She has re-
fused to disclose her identity, and when a
physician told her today that reporter
wanted to see her she said Tell him to
go to blaZes." s,--
Immediately after regaining conscious
ness, Miss Banks inquired if her pocket
book. $50 and a gold medal had been found.
Today the authorities learned that a young
woman whose description Is Identical with
that of Miss Banks. but who had been
known as Josephine Reynolds. left Albany
June IA, after spending several weeks in an
Albany hospital, recovering from injuries
sustained in falling off a car. The Albany
Traction Company paid for her care at the
hospital and gave her $50 in settlement OF
her claim.
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Boys Suspected Of Robberies.

dispatch from Roanoke. Va, last night
says: Two small boys. aged about ten and
twelve years. respectively. have become
bandits. This morning they entered the
residence of G. w. Gish. at Vinton, and
stole valuable gold watch. O. c. Kale
of Bonsack a little later reported the loss
of an open-face gold watch a revolver and
a razor. Other losses have been reported.
and 1t 10 believed the youthful robbers are
the guilty ones in each instance as they
are travelling in an easterly direction
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Minnie Smith, aged thirteen. died at
Savage, Md, near Westernport. from poi
son. Greens were prepared for dinner at
the Smith home, and 1t is supposed there
was poisonous weeds among them. Every
member of the family was made ILL.,
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Samuel R. Henry. who will succeed Chief
Sherman after July I, as battalion chief
engineer, also entered the District fire de-
partment in January, 1879. He served from
September II, 1897, to August l. 1883, as
tlIerman. For a number of years he was
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gineer Belt as an exceptionally good fire
fighter.
lie is a young man. and his promotions
In the department have been popular and -
source of satisfaction to his many friends.
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Joseph Nosif well-to-do Syrian, Is in
Jail at Luxembourg, Va, for shooting and
probably fatally wounding Richard Thomas,
another young Syrian. who keeps fruit
store.
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Resignation of Surgeon Marcour.

The resignation of Assistant Surgeon r.
o. Marcour of the navy has been accepted
to take effect September -, next He has
been detached from the Hancock and
granted three months leave of absence.
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THE PRESIDENTS TRIBUTE.
Accepts Regretfully the Resignation
of the Attorney General.

The letter of resignation of Attorney Cen
eral Knox and the Presidents answer have
been made public. The Attorney General