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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
He COULD PREACH.
Az First He Thought He Couldn,t,
but Changed alta Opinion.

=
but Changed His Opinion.
In the early days Of AIethodEsrn In the
west circuit rider. If he had large
field to cover was sometimes permitted
TO have colleague. who was frequent
sly young minister. just beginning to
preach The Rev. John Thompson was
circuit rider in a somewhat thinly
settled portion OF central Illinois more
than fifty years ago. The colleague as
signed to him was Brother james
Smith. an excellent young man, but
with very little experience as a
preacher.
One Sunday Mr. Thompson had an
appointment at a small meeting house
in the country. but having a severe
cold he asked his young assistant TO go
along with him aud preach the sermon
and the latter as In duty bound. obeyed
orders.
Brother Smith had never undertaken
to preach IN the presence Of his more
experienced colaborer. and when. after
the opening services. he rose and gave
out his text be was yisibly embar-
rassed
He stammered through few sen
fences. hesItated, made another at
tempt and came TO a dead stop.
Whats the nse. brethrenYr he said
sitting down. Il can't preachw
Brother Thompson saw that the case
was one in which heroic measures We're
necessary.
Young man. be whispered sternIy
in his ear. you get up again and
preach that sermon or I'll take you
out in the grove after this meeting is
over and give you hard spanking, as
sure MS your name is smith,
An electric shock could not have OPP
Grated quicker Brother Smith rose
TO his feet again, his hesitation all
gone, and In ringing tones he preached
sermon that is still remembered by
aged survivors of that old time eongre.
CATION as the most feryid and eloquent
discourse they ever heard so young a
man deliyer.-Youth's Companion.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
unpardonable.

"In what family were you last en-
ployedf' asked Mrs. Fields.James.
I'm the family of Mrs. Boscommon,"
replied the applicant for position of
governess.
May | ask why you left herr"
'IIer superhciaIIty and lack of gen.
eral information rendered my position
uncomfortable, She was unaware Of
the distinction between an anachron-
ism and an anomaly. Chicago Trib-
une.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
The Mnie.. PLACID stnte.

as that your mule?9 asked the man
who was going fishing.
''Yas, sir" said the colored man who
was sitting on a log by the road.
'tDoes he klclS?"
"'Deed, mistuh. he amt got no cause
to kick. He's gittin his own way
right along. I'm dc one -dats havin'
de worry an difficulty. - Exchange.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
Make Yourself Felt.

Let your education be so broad and
thorough that, whether you paint pic
lures, write books, sell merchandise,
make contracts or cultivate land, you
will make yourself felt in your com
munity rs an all round man of broad
ideas and general culture! Success.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
Sweet Melody Flour

Dancing every Friday and Tuesday
evening from 8 to ~ at the Elk Bridge
hall. Come and enjoy the new music
just received, since the last dance. Most
pleasant dance hall in town. Floor IN.
eScelled. Violin and electric player mu-
sic. jan7ti
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
Prices Reduced
To Raise Cash

Approaching the value of money
greater than goods, viii for the next
thirty days for cash only, sell at a dis
count of 20 per cent. on everything !
handle, which should be an inducement
to all who need anything in my line to
see DODGE quickly, at Oak Hall Main
street. m27-lot.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
MOI nnh Go.nln.

"Why do men never gossip" asked
the woman who regards her husband
as great and good man.
Because" answered Miss Cayenne,
they are too indolent. They insist
on sending their wives out to get the
news for them" Washington Star.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
SWEET MELODY FLOUR
New c e tury Flour
makes the best bread.

Notice-To contractors and builders
for best builders lime and highest grade
Portland cement see C. NJ. West, No
4O6 and 4o8 North Fifth street, Glen
Eli Home phone 1877. m2s-dIm
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
WATER RENTS.

All weser rents for the quarter ending
March 81, 1904, are due and payable at
the office of the city clerk. They must
be paid at once, as / am required to set
tie for them. Prompt payments will be
appreciated.
HUGH CALLAGHAN,
mar -i-tf. Com. of Water Works.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
FoR sALE.

One house, six rooms bath room, re-
esPtiou han, two porches. bin, basement,
cellar.
One five room house.
Good water in both houses.
Inquire 9S7 W. Pike street. asst.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
All she Wanted.

"She's lovely girl and so simple in
her tastes. told her that | hadn't
much of an income yet, but that
hoped l could provide for her every
want"
'And what did she say?'
''She said that would be oil she could
ask. "-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

Miss Pearl Modispaugh has opened
restaurant and Ice cream parIor on
Monticello avenue, at No. Sl6. She in
vites the patronage of all. aprl3-tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
Sweet Melody Flour

Charley, where are you golngf Co.
Ing down to Leyy's. Well II 60 along
and5get one Of those 1872 cigars. Best
smoke in town. may5.tt.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03

"why does Mr.. spatt wear such
short tTousersT
'Because they fit him. asked him
for small loan. and be said he was
so short his corns made his head ache /"
London It'll Bits.
Pretty Close To II.
Now, that phrase" said the teacher,
''is an idiom. Does any little boy know
what an idiom is?7
"Yes'm." piped little Tommy Skrapps.
THAT'S what pa is when ma don't
want him to have his own way and he
does. "~Philadelphia Press.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
Sweet Melody Flour

Early tomato and cabbage plants for
sale at Dudley's flower store; Main street
april22- If.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
Not Hungry at the Moment.

"Did Alkali Ike make that tender
foot eat his wordsY
NO. The tendcrfoot turned out to
be one Of those fellows who would
rather light than eat."-Chicago Jour.
hal.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
Exasprrutire Expcrica,

1.-TWO things make ms wife awio
mad"
.What are they;"
'eTo get ready for company thai,
doesn't come and TO have company
como when she isn't eRdy."-Indian.
apolis Journal
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
FRESH MILK FoR SALE.

On and after Monday january Is /
win receive fresh milk from tbe country
lily and wiz sell It in any quantity to
N customers.
~ BEUCHLER's BAKERY,
n.N. $40 Pike Street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03

The Invitation i be happy IS extend
ed 10 us all. but that so may be happy
we must be -Schoo'master.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03

Little Herald Sc cigar, clear havana
filler, at Lcvy's, s32 West Pike street.
n2l-...
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-03
Two Men.

'That fellow yonder"-
"What of himT
"Just rich enough to be miserable.
But the fellow standing near him ls''-
'Whatg'
Gust poor enough to be resigned
Atlanta Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04
The Secret of Success

Forty million bottles of Aucusr
Flower sold in the United States alone
since its introduction And the de-
mandf for it is still growing. Isn't that
d me showing of success? Don't it
o that August Flower has had
unfail1ng success in the cure of indi
gestion and dyspepsia-the two great
est enemies of health and happiness?
Does it not afford the best evidence
hat August Flower is a sure specific
for all stomach and intestinal disoi-
ders?-that it has proved itself the
best OF all liver regulators? August
Flower has a matchless record of over
thirty-dye years in curing The ailing
millions of these distressing COM
plaints-a success that is becoming
wider in its scope every day. at home
and abroad. as the fame or August
Flower spreads. Trial bottles. Csc:
regular size, 75c. For sale By r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04
One of Many.

Fl. A. Tisdale, Of Summerton, s. c.,
suffered for twenty years with the
Piles. Specialists were employed and
many remedies used but relief and
permanent good was found only in the
use of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
This is only one of the many, many
cures that have been effected by this
wonderful remedy. In buying Witch
Hazel Salve it is only necessary that
You get the genuine DeWitts, made by
e. C. Dewitt & Co. in Chicago, and a
cure Is certain. DeWitt's Witch Haze
Saive cures all kinds OF piles, cuts,
burns, bruises, eczema, letter, ring
worm. skin diseases. etc. Sold By
X. K. BeAapy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04
Saves Two from Death.

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping couch aud
bronchitis" writes Mr.. w. K. HavilanI
of Armonk, N. Y, ''but, when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DIR. Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had Consumption in an advances
stage, also used this wonderful medi-
cine and today she is perfectly we'll"
Desperate throat and lung diseases
yield to DR.. Kings New Discovery as
to no other medicine on earth. Infalli-
BILE for coughs and colds. SOC and s1.oo
bottles guaranteed by R. R. Bellamy.
Trial bottles free.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04
a YOn Eaf9

j. b. Taylor, a prominent merchan.
Of Chriesman, Tex, says: I could not
eat because Of a weak stomach. L est
all strength and ran GOWN in weight.
All that money could do was done,
but all hope Of recovery vanished.
Hearing Of some wonderful cures ef-
fected by the use Of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure, I concluded to try 1t. The first
bottle benefited me, and after taking
four bottles, I am fully restored to my
usual strength, weight and health"
kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
eat and cures. SOLD by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04
Good for Children.

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives instant
relief in all cases of Cough, Group and
LaGrippee, because it does not pass
Immediately into the stomach. bur
takes effect right at the seat of trou-
BILE. It draws out the Inflammation,
heals and soothes and cures perme-
nently by enabling the lungs to con
tribute III li~fe-giving and life-sW-
tanning oxygen to the blood and tissues.
Sold by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04
Love Letter.

Would not interest you IL you're look
ing for a guaranteed Salve for Cores
Burns. or Piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder.
No., writes: "I suffered with an ug,y
sore for a year, but a box of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cured me. It's the beat
Salve on earth. ESQ at r. r. Rellamy's
Drug Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04
Broke Into His House.

S. LIE Quinn of Cavendish, VT, was
robbed Of his customary health by IN
vasion of Chronic Constipation. When
DIR. Kings New Life Pills broke into
his house his trouble was arrested ana
now he is entirely cured. They're guai
anteed to cure, 25c at R r. Bellamy's
Drug Store
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04

cit was almost a miracle. BurdocS
Blood Bitters cured me of a terrible
breaking put all over the body. I az,
very grateful" Miss Julia Filbridge,
West Cornwell, Conn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04

When you say that politician G
not know what graft is, you may
mean that ne labors under the delusion
that it is perfectly Observation-Disclosures
Journal
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04

Republican spellbinders are probably
pointing to the drouth In Georgia as
an example OF what happens to a per-
sistently democratic State-Alanta
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04

After what happened to the Hull
trawlers the Chinese junks will proba-
bly, be very careful what they say
about the Port Arthur squadron.-At-
ianta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04

1t is said that the Port Arthur garri-
son is putting in its spare time making
shoes. They will come In handy later.
on the bill OF fare.-Atlanra Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04

LaFollette may be opposed 10
Quaries, but that is no sign the repub-
lican factions In WISCONSIN have burlei
their Observation-Disclosures Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04

In New York women are taking the
stump for Roosevelt After all. liz js
he ballot that ready taIks.-Atlanta
Journal
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04

If one-half of the Russian navy
should Unexpectedly the other soma
dark night, there would be no more
work for Togo-Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04

Monarch owe pain. Burns. cuts
sprains, stings. Instant relief. Dr..
Thomas Eclectic OIL At any drug
store. !.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-04

George" said Mrs. Dovekins. IT
wish you'd tell me something" "Nhyt
is it, love- IF it's always such, p
serious thing when one eFmy turns am
other fiank-and it seems that they are
always bound 10 try to do it-why do
they have tanks ?"-Chicago Record
Herald.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-26
LIST WEEK At SEASHORE
Asburg Parks Season for Oce0"
Bathing Near Its End.

,,-. psr,- y 7 SEPT * CSpecisD.--Another
week OF free orchestra concerts in the Casl.o, g .
other week Of ocean bathing, ana tnen -,
Parks season will be over fer this wear Tne pain
,nr establishment at Fourth-ave. was open Fester
dav morning and many persons enjoyed the oeHsle
full bathing Last evening PryoTs Orchesira ei''e'
tanned several thousand auditors in the ASDuI|
Avenue Casino The organization VIII give i's N''I
concert next Saturday evening There Is move
ment on foot to keep the Casino open all winter
The scheme provides for the installation OF steam
heating plant and entertainments at frequent inter-
walls The heating plant is to be installed az once
The Public Grounds Commission which is In con-
troll of the beach front. has completed plans for
the erection Of an ornamental greenhouse Just west
OF the Asbury Avenue Casino. Here will he housed
the plants and tropical trees used for ornamental
tion af the pavons. and the city gardener will be
kept work all winter growing flowers and shrub
berry for the future.
Enthusiastic Republicans in the First Ward met
last evening and revived the Young Mems Repub-
lican Club. City Clerk William c. Burroughs was
chosen president and City Collector Amos Lppin-
colt was made secretary and treasurer. The club
will establish headquarters in store in Mattison-
Recent arrivals at the Asbury Park hotels include
Minot~K. B. Comstock. Miss R L. Johnson. Mrs,
]. Peck. Mr. and Mrs. II. G. Mendenhau Standlsn
Lyman. 5nlG Ait Of Iaksve: Andrew R. Lee and Miss
Lee of East Orange. y j.. and Miss Leal and John
eai Grand ID So A1enueI W Morrison Mr.. and Mrs J.
Msk YSI AngsrEoP seh@s eGEs Elsa frann
Mr.. and Mrs W. S. Robinson. Of Newark. n j.;
and Mr. and Mrs H L. Everett, L. H; Christie and
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Prentls. Of Philadelplna~ n
MarIborough-M NJ. Kelly Miss DurKee = =.
Murphy and A. Alexander Of 1Y9T1i HHir,ss M ef
Detroit; J. r. Wilson. NJ Stewart and NJ. D. Cornp-
ton of Newark. n. J.. and james Hughes OF Ireh-
ton, N ]. .,, - ,,r,,
Victoria-A c Bauer. BENJAMIN Allen ana Knnn Mai;
DowaIl Of NeW-York Mr.. and Mrs j. y heLy
and Miss Belle NJ Couley. Of Brooklyn; W b
Page. of Lambertville n j.. and Mrs. 5 e lreton
Grand Central-Sfr and Mrs. ]. J. Farley, Oliver
Parker and J. t. Coverly, of New-n ork' Hooert Il.
Porter OF Paterson. n. j.. ana r u. Harris OF
Boston,
min WeIansten. of New-York. ana j. L. Couse
Rrcnl rItn
New-York tribune., 1904-09-26
SAY THE SPLIT rs FINAL.
Managers of Peoples Party Hit
Democratic Leaders A gain.

Atlantic, City, Sept. . (SpeciaD.-The attempt of
the more conservative element in the New-Jersey
Democratic party 10 bring back into the fold the
faction known the Peoples Democratic
party. which met here September 10 ard nom
mated ticket 10 be voted for in November. has
been unsuccessful. The result more than ever de-
unonstrates the Importance OF the split that has
taken place in the Democracy OF the State. COM
pelllng even the most hopeful of the Parker lieu
tenants to admit that New-Jarsey is lost to the
Democrats.
From their hesdquart rters in this city the Peoples
party managers have caused 70 he printed and
sent to almost every voter in the State. ire
spectve of party, another denunciation of the old
Democratic constituency. interspersing their
tic statements with appeals for funds 10 carry on
the coming campaign. Among the signers is
Marion Owen. of this city who is in charge of the
Peoples Democratic party headquarters here. in
the Bartlett Building. After announcing the open
ing of headquarters at No. 7s3 Broad-st.. Newark.
the circular says:
Organized in protest against the betrayal at ST.
enemies of the common people its mission and puT-
pose is twofold, viz. first, to afford opportunity
Gratis to vote under their we'll beloved party name
for honest candidates and the true Jeffersonian
principles of equal rights TO all and special priv
ilegeS to none. and against secretive and mort
gagged candidate of microscopically indiscernibls
convictions. discovered and advocated. in the in
terests OF monopoly by the traitors of 1896 and
in political history; second to wage relentless
wal, now and hereafter, for the redemption of the
party organization and it's restoration from the
handS or those who have despoed. disgraced and
The convention at Trenton on Thursday last
seems TO have derived its inspiration, and apparent
New-York tribune., 1904-09-26

" bases It's regularity upon the slo-f,,,- ..
mental principles Of Palmer ana 49, L1l1a-
chairman was an elsCtor that ffeJrsT It's
Q. It's platform committee had the baTo'- y mead
ing the New-Jersey delegates froT, fSs 80 ~ ieaa-
convention in 1896 when William Isnn3n..~ lT5s-t go
was nominated. and he. and the lsaii,s nIyen
mention the other nominees for eiect0rs SbtIt 70
We're then most active advocates oF ~ = $..St,
ticket In last Thursdays pretended Tsn,oLsns
state convention was played the linf ~ rolf.aatc
farce comedy as in the national convsr4io i,',Issa
been played the limit Of political hlncc ~ - nad
We believe the opportunity for the ennan.asI4es
OF the party Is here. and gratifying snoo-t len @
already oeen given 70 E''' Ass
The appeal for funds for the support of 4ha a..
Is then given. and contributions both Iar~. -
small are earnestly solicited. Resides the -,
ture OF Marion owen Of this city thera -.
also those of James A. Edgerton. Chairman. -
Whittier. secretary; George a. Honnecker a.
candidate of the Peoples Democratic psrt,, -
Governor. and Albert s. Dulin and John Ra,.s
Marion owen stated that the new party v,,,,.
get more monetary support and receive more No.,
appreciation than people imssyfned NJ -
clared that il the party poIled but few votes IN s
campaign, which he did think they V-0TiI5 - ~
expecting a large vote for the new ticxsf - -
fight would continue Just the same and THAT tb -
intention 20 have any further aIIevisneo.e
to those Democratic machine leaders who bsrs
had the party in their grasp in this State in vsa-
'0aie
The break is hnaI' said Mr. Owen. and Wa ar.
glad OF it 7'o
New-York tribune., 1904-09-26
GETTING "HUMPTY DUMPTY" READY
Klaw & Erlanger Plan Production of Drury
Lane Spectacle on Lavish Scale.

Almost before the curtain fell on Mother Goose
the opening night at the New-Amsterdam last sea-
son Messrs. Klsw Erlanger began 10 prepare for
this years production. "Hunnpty Dumpty." which is
70 be more elaborate and massive than its prede-
cessors- This morning the entire orgs nization of
the big theatre, under the direction OF Herbert
Gresham and Ned wsyburn VIII begin active and
earnest work
This year the ballets will he The Forest Of tho
Singing Trees, introducing novel bird ballet THE
Coral City, a glimpse under the sea and into the
realm OF Neptune, and a quadruple transformatio
scene, which will represent the wedding Of the hero
aud heroine and end with novel ballet ilustrating
the silver. gold and diamond anniversaries. To
have the fu color effects. and 20 stand the wear
skilfully made. but the materials employed are OF
the newest and most expensive kind.
The engagement OF the principals for this years
spectacular festival is a task over which KIaw &
Erisnger have spent much anxious thought Three
distinct companies required one composed OF
comedians. vocslists and chorus: one of aerIaIists
scrobsts and pantomimists. and the third a COM
plete corps de ballet. Chief among the fun makers
viii be Frank Mouan. Arthur Conquest William
sn6 Provost and David Abrams. Maud Lillian
Rerri and Edna Aug VIII he the principal boy and
girl respectively. and other prominent members viii
be Nellie DAILY and FredeTica Raymond
s*Fumpty Dumpty~ is heralded the greatest OF
al Drury Lane spectscles. and judging by the un-
time being devoted to its making, it is likely 20
fulh the promise
New-York tribune., 1904-09-26
PREACHER ADVOCATES DANCING.
Says It Is Healthful and Moral and Should
Be Encouraged by the Church.

The Rev. John L. Scudder. pastor OF the First
Congregational Church OF Jersey City. recently
has received several letters depouncing dancing
and theatrcgoing He decided 20 answer them in
a series OF preludes his evening sermons. He
began night by discussing the question. rs IL
a sin dancer He said in part:
our Peoples Palace is teaching young people 20
dance They are coming from all parts of Hudson
County. and one scholar. I understand, is living IN
Bound Brook. Our dancing classes need no de
fence but | deem IL wise TO define position upon
these questions OF popular amusement The Bible
says there is time TO dance. and that is also
belief. There is psychological basis for this di-
version Dancing Is the outward expression of 10y
Gus life vivacious spirit mRnifests itself in
rhythmic movements Proper dancing Is healthtuI
and moral. and should be encouraged by the
Church.
True religion never objects to the young people
having good time. They will have enough cares
ana sorrows and drudgerles later on then let them
frisk when they feel like II. II older ones
trtsked little moro it would do good and help
us 10 forget our woVriments. 1t would helm us
maintain our youthful spirits longer and make us
more compapionabe and attractive