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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
GIGANTIC
TELEPHONE
COMBINATION
Has Been Formed by independent Com
panies of Several States Under the
Name of the Ti-State.

/
The Tri.State Toll Association has
been formed BY the various independent
telephone companies of Eastern Ohio
Western Pennsylvania. Northern West
Virginia and Western Maryland.
The headquarters OF the association
win be in the offices of tie National
Telephone Company Of Wheeling. and
the work will be in charge Of The secre-
tary treasurer.
A. II is the intention Of this associa-
tion to improve the condition OF all the
companies in the territory covered, and
the further intention to ask all tele-
phone properties not yet in the ossocia.
tion u join in the movement il takes no
prophet to say that The final object mp,
pears to be the ultimate consolidation
Of all Independent telephone interests
into one gigantic company that will be
able to meet any move that may be
made by their general competitor the
Bell Company.
With the 1000 miles Of toll lines and
$4,000 telephones. now in the control of
the association, representing nm arcre-
gate investment Of n,ii''r ds'lrrs
they are no moan c,mpc ,',r We
their plans are consummated. the re-
naming independent companies coming
4 \
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
HOUSE
DESTROYED
BY FIRE
Residence Occupied by ohley Martin and
Occupied by John condry, Consumed
by Fire From Natural Gas.

A house on Cole street, belonging 10
JOHN condry and occupied by ohley
Martin, night brakenan in the Bati.
more \ Ohio yards, burned at 8 o'clock
Sunday morning, together with the con.
tents.
The house was discovered aiire at
about 2.4O O'Clock, and the FIRE alarm
was given. The department made due
haste to get there and made one OF its
best runs, but the residence was prac.
ticaiiy destroyed by the time the fire
hddies arrived.
The flames lcaped forth as soon as
the fire was discovered aud the door was
broken into. There was no opportunity
to save any thing within and it was
deemed useless and dangerous to make
an attempt to do 50.
II was story and half frame house
nbout . years old, and on that account
burned very rapidly. The fire is sup.
posed TO have originated from natural
gas in the cook stove in the kitchen. rs
an investigation showed thut the entire
stove was missing, except one lid.
The place had not been occupied by
Martins family for week, except that
he went there occasionally. They had
broken up housekeeping, but had not ne.
moved the household goods.
The residence occupied by John Con-
dry adjoining the house that burned was
considerably scorclied and some difficulty
was experienced in saving it.
The house destroyed was valued at
about 5000 and there was s4Oo insurance
on it Martins loss reaches about $3.50.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
PennsyIvanians Will Put i'm a Manu-
factory Costing. When Complete.
Over Half Million Dollars and
Employing Hundreds ofMen.
Will Manufacture Iron Bars, Biets and Sheet Iron
big Art Glass Factory Will Also be Built
and Operated in this City

The industrial outlook for Clarksbure
Is frightening with the prospect Of the
iocation of additional manufactures here
this year of more than ordinary import
anSe.
Prominent Pennsylwnians have been
here the past few days in consultation
with Thomas G. Brady, the wcll known
promoter, and looking over the situation
for the purpose of establishing large
open hearth furnace factory here. 1t i
the intention to manufacture steel bars
and billets and later sheet iron.
The plant in contemplation win cost
$550.0O0. when completed. The first
unit, or bar mill, win cost $4,000. The
weekly pay roll will be $4,000. which
represents the employment Of hundreds
OF men.
Mr. Brady showed them a number Of
sites and they are quite well pleased.
and the coming of this big industry de
pends altogether on what Clarksbure
people do with their proposition in refer
ence to site.
There is every probability, Mr.. Brad!
says. that Clarksburg will secure thi
mammoth industry and that ii will be
put into active operation at the earliest
possible moment.
In addition to the prospce.. e sey''r-
ing this industry, there /, ever. i,,ur
ance that cathedral glass manufactur
ing concern will come here from Indian.
and locate in clarsburg in all probabilit,
in the Clarksburg Industrial Company,
addition. Representatives OF the com
pany are expected by Mr. Brady to com,
here this week for the purpose Of maxim,
final arrangements for the erection o
their factory. They will manufactr,
rolled art glass. The plant will cost il
the neighborhood OF $4,000 and will en-
ploy loo men at high wages
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
WRECK in
TUNNEL
Happens on West Virginia Division,
Three Coaches Being Derailed by
Broken Rail-No One Injured.

Word reaches here Of peculiar acci.
leUt on the West Virginia and Pittsburg
iivition of the Baltimore { Ohio Rail.
road Thursday afternoon. A. the pas
'cnger tram w1~ going through Gran.
berry tunuel, Ntl:c!i i 600 feet long and
rbout l miles this side Of Redwood.
three coaches were dcruiled. Luckily no
me WIS injured and Ill escaped ,uiroca-
ton by the prompt action of the crew
n getting the engine out of the tunnel.
The crew Went 10 work and got the
,o1o1es back cr the track without as
-istlncc. aud the train resumed its way
after delay of five hours. 4 broken
rail caused the accident.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01

PROCEEDINGS
INSTITUTED
Against Large Manufacturing Concern
at Mannington, This State, By
New Jersey Parties.

An involuntary petition In bankruptcy
has been filed in the Office OF the clerk
of the federal court here by the Union
Trust Company, of Elizabeth, n. j., and
Others, against the Southern Tanning
Company, of Warrington, this state. II
is alleged that the tanning company i
insolvent and the petitioners ask that il
be thrown into bankruptcy and that the
affairs Of the company be wound up.
The Southern Tanning Company has a
mammoth plant at Warrington, and sev-
eral thousand dollars are involved, max.
ing it one OF the largest bankrupt cases
that has come to the attention of this
court in the past several months.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
WHOLESALE GROCERY CONCERN
TAKES POSSESSION OF WHOLE
SALE HOUSES AND COM
MENcES BUSINESS.
GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
ABSoRBS GRAFTON, WESTON
AND CLARKSBURG WHOLE
SALE GROCERIES.
Main Offices and Headquarters Are in the
Armstrong, Crislip, Day & Co. Build
ing in This city-Branches 10 Be
at Weston and Grafton
With Several Changes.

Monday. February !. the entire busi.
ness, stock and buildings OF the Ruhl-
lloblegard Company. of Clarllsburg and
Weston; the Ruhl & Company, OF Graf.
ton, and the Spiedel Company, Of Graf
ton, were turned over 10 the Grafton r
ton, were turned over to the General Dis
grocery concern which was recently or.
ganized here by Frank Armstrong Of tho
Armstrong, crislip, Day & Comnay, and
others. The Armstrong, Crislip Day 4
Company Wholesale concern is also in.
cfided in the deal and that house in this
city Is the permanent headquarters Of
the new concern
The Clarksburg house Of the Ruhl.
Koblegard Company. was taken charge
of MONDAY morning by the new company
The stock Of goods and fixtures in the
house will be moved to the main house
formerly the Armstrong, Crislip, Day s
Company, and the building win be rented
10 the c. Z. Pride Company. merchandise
brokers, who win occupy it as a storngt
house as soon a. it Is ready Tor occu
pancy But four of the employees of th'
Ruhl-Kc5legarl house are retained b,
the new concern, viz:
4. X. Thorne. a retiring member Of th'
old firm. who is connected with the nev
concern IN the capacity d assistant gen
cral nEN. Samnel R. Bentley. who !
trayelS2t sentative. with the terri
tory HpaF. son to CORVALLIS, n
c'ia,' Ssssf Russell Fowkes, who is sta
tione = the grocery department, an
Harry Riley attends 10 the city orders il
the main house. The Ruhl-Koblegar'
Company cigar factory Is transferred t
the new company with all Of the Of
employees.
An Il the old employees Of the Westo
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01

house of the Ruhl-Koblegard Company
are retained BY the new concern and the
business Of that house will be handled
by the new company in much the same
manner as in the past
At the Grafton house of the Ruhl.
4 Company all of the old employees are
retained by the new concern, but those
Of the Spiedel Grocery Company are not.
The stock of goods in the Ruhl & Com.
pany building, At Grafton, have been
moved into the spiedel building and the
business OF the Grafton branch is TO be
transacted at that house. 1t has not
been decided as yet what disposition will
DE made of the Ruhl s Company build.
ing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
P0TTERIEs
All Reprinted at the Sixth Annual Con
veutiOn of the Ceramic Society in
Three Days Session.
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Cincinnati, Feb. The sixth ANNA
convention of the American Cerlinie So.
ciety met here to-day with genera
representation Of all the potteries. :
number Of papers win be read durinf
the three days session. An address by
Edward c. Slower. OF Trenton, y.
the president, and reports OF officers vii
be heard to-day.
The convention elected the following
officers: President, 7. ". Walker
Beaver Falls. Pa; Secretary. Edward
ortou. ,Ir.. Columbus. o. Treasurer
Stanley G. Burt. Cincinnati.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
INAU6URATED
Were Governor and Lieutenant Governor
in Maine-Grand Military
Pageant.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Manila. Feb. l-Guvernor Luke =
Wright AMI Vice Governor Henry c. Idr
we're inangurated to-day.
There wa a brilliant military pAg
can't with three thousand troops in line
t;ovcrnor Wright made an address calling
attention to improvements accomplished
under American rule and announcing Nj.
intention to adhere to the principles
me Taft admi4istrgtiou,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
Y M c. A. NOTES

The monthly meeting Of the board of
directors will be held IN the OfIice Tues.
lay night, at 8 O'Clock.
ine Bible cas- supper viii be held
Thursday evening Mt $50 o'ciorl, and :
open to all young men.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
FIREMEN
KILLED
In Big Warehouse Fire in New York
Were Overcome by Fumes From
:, Burning Jute and Hemp-Two
Others in Serious Condition.
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
New York, Feb. l-Three hrcmen lost
their lives last night in a fire in the ware
house Of the American Manufacturing
Company. in Brooklyn. 1ney were over
come by fumes from burning iutc and
hemp. Two Others are in serious con
.dition. The property loss is estimated
at $4,000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
ll.477 BEANS
we're Found to Be in the Glass Jar in
the watts-Lamberd Co.'s Show Win
dow BY the Committee on
Saturday Evening.

TIE scans in -.e glass jar at tie
Wa :. lamberl Company's store win
low were counted Saturday evening by
4 committee of three gentlemen. Messrs.
Camden Sommers, Harvey w. Harmer
ind DIR. J. ". Pigott. The exact num-
Der Of beans was ll.-.D The estimates
which had been submitted were carefully
gone over by the committee and the fol-
lowing were found to be nearest the
,orrert number of beans:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
SHERIFF
u KILLS MEN
And Fatally Wounds Another in Fierce
Fight Over Serving a Writ and
Then Flees.

By Associated Press.
Barbourville. Ky, Feb. LIN fight
over the serving Of a writ at Wilton,
Deputy Sheriff Matthey Hilton killed
David and Thomas Fletvner and fatally
wounded a man named Brock. Hilton
fled.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
PASSENGER
Trains Collide in Train Shed Of Union
Central Passenger Station
at Chicago.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Chicago, Feb. by collision Of two
passenger truins in the train shed Of the
Union passenger station here today. +.
o. Wells, switdlmau. was killed. At
tor1iey P. c. Haley, of Joliet. Ill, was
perhaps fatally injured. and Miss Mar
gnret Haley, Miss Elizabeth Lang and
John W. Nadelhoffer were injured.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
SECRETARY TAFT's FAMILY.

san Francisco, Feb Mrs. W. II.
Taft left here with the family for Santa
Barba. They viii remain some time on
the Pacific coast before going 10 Wash
ington.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
HANNA
DECLINES
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Frankfort, Ky. Feb. senator Han
NJ has replied to the Senate thanking it
for the invitation to address the lcgiS-
latme and saying It is impossible for
him to accept.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
STRIKE
of Nine Hundred Book and Job Printers
in Boston and Vicinity Begins
For More Wages.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Boston, Feb. IA strike OF nine hund-
red book and job printers in Boston and
vicinity began to-day. They want an
increase in their wages.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01

The beautiful burnt wood dressing
able and chair viii be presented TO Mrs.
Gregoiy There We're thousands Of 81
iut,ics submitted and the figures ranged
III the way from 800 to 100000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
MINISTER
RECALLED
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Pekin. Feb. THE Korean minister
here has been recalled, The Korean lc
CATION confines to recive disq,iiet,uf
news Of conditions in Korea.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
JAIL is BURNED
And Prisoner Loses His Life, Prison An
thOrities Not Being Able to
Rescue Him.
BY Associated Press.

Niadi-onyille, Ky, Feb. News wa
received here today that the jail at
Dawson Springs has been burned and
prisoner named Egbert lost his life in
the fire.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-01
WAGES
REDUCED
In the Mining Regions in Pochontas and
Flat Top, But No Indications
OF a Strike.

By Associated Press.
Huntington. W. Va. Feb. IA reduc-
sion in miners wages IN the Pscahontas
asri Flat. Top Regions became effective
to-day. 1aere are no Indications d
strike among the miners whose ~sea
are thus reduced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-23
ReIiefInOne Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it kills the
microbe which tickles the mucous
membrane, causing the cough, and at
the same time clears the phlegm,
draws out the inflammation and heals
and soothes the affected parts. One
Minute Cough Cure strengthens the
lungs, wards off pneumonia and is a
harmless and never failing cure in all
durable cases Sf coughs, colds and
Group. One Minute Cough Cure is
pleasant TO take, harmless and good
alike for young and old. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-23
HOME LOST IN FIRE
Dwelling of Jacob 6urkett, Of
This City, Burns at
Andalusia.
LOSS $1,000. INSURANCE SMALL
House Occupied by Eli Font, on Sew
enth Avenue, Dam
aged.

Jacob Burkett, of this city. was the
loser by fire at Andalusia yesterday
that destroyed a house belonging "a
him. The loss is about $1,000 with
small insurance.
The place was occupied by the fami-
" of William Alger, who lost most of
his personal effects. The blaze orig
mated from defective fiue and made
such rapid Roadway that the villagers
were unable to make effective resist
ance with the limited means at hand.
House In City seorched.
The fire department was called TO
Twenty-seventh street and Sixth ave-
nue. 10 extinguish a blaze in small
double house owned by the Rock ISL
and Lumber company and occupied
by Eli FOut, at o'clock yesterday.
Mrs. FOut was visiting with neigh
bOrs when the blaze started and was
called to the scene by the woman
living in the adjoining house. Al
though the origin of the fire is not
exactly known, it is supposed it start
ed from an overhcated stove. The
furniture belonging 10 the Fout fam
lily was removed with a slight dam
age. The loss on the property amount
ed to 5000, and was fully covered by
insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-23
Dr. swensson Mourned.

The following resolutions have been
adopted by the faculty of Augustana
college:
There is Il prince and great mau
fallen in Israel
Inasmuch. as Il distinguished and be-
loved son of this institution. Rev. Carl
\. Swensson. Phi. D.. ID. D., II. y. o..
president of Bethany college, has
been called from the scenes of his
earthly labor to his heavenly reward,
and.
Inasmuch as we are filed with
deep sense of bereavement, and real
ize with profound sorrow the irrepar-
able loss, through his untimely death
to ourselves. 10 our institution, TO the
cause Of education. to the Lutheran
church. and to our people at large;
therefore be it
Resolved. That we accept with hum
BILE resignation this inscrutable dis
pensation of Gods providence. know
ing assuredly that He doeth all things
WELL
Resolved. That we record our ap-
probation of DR.. SwenssOn's diverse
and eminent gifts. his indominable en-
ergy, his exceptional executive ability,
his eloquence and power as preacher
and orator. and all those rare quail
ties of mind and heart that made him
leader of men.
Resolved, That we have followed
with special interest and admiration
his labors of a quarter of Il century
as founder and president of the insti-
tuition which is and will remain the
chief monument of his life work. and
to the upbuilding of which he gave
an amount of energy, talent and devo-
tion which we regard as nothing short
of marvellous.
Resolved, That we extend to the be-
reaved family. to the instructors and
students of Bethany college. and to his
Borrowing congregation, our heart
felt sympathy. commencing them, in
this dark hour, to Him who is our ref
uge and our strength in seasons of
distress and grief.
In Behalf of the General Faculty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-23
MECHANICS COMING HERE
ANXIOUS FOR INFORMATION

Interested citizens of Moline are in
correspondence with the mechanics
who will come here from the Spring
field armcry to begin the manufac-
ture If the new service arm at Rock
Island arsenal and who are anxious
to know what inducements the tri-
cities hold out as Il residence COM
munity. About fifty men, all high
grade mechanics, will come, and they
viii he DESTROYS of securing the best
of accommodations. Residents of
Rock Island should see that this city's
advantages are not left out of con-
sideratiCn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-23
The British Immigration.

Great Britain has always been an
asylum for persons oppressed or per-
secuted on the continent. But the
time has come when some steps must
be taken to keep out the undesirable
people. and the restriction question is
now being seriously agitated. The
time has also come for persons suf-
fering from stomach, liver and kidney
disorders to take Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters if they ever hope to be cured.
The longer YOU delay the more Sc
rious becomes your condition. There
fore, we urge You to start today, and
by taking n dose before meals you will
soon find yourself on the right road to
good health, also that your headache,
heartburn. indigestion. dyspepsia and
poor appetite has been completely
cured. The genuine has our private
stamp over the neck of the bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-23
When You Have a Cold.

The first action when you have q
cold should be to relieve the lungs.
This is best accomplished by the free
use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
This remedy liquefies the tough mu-
cous and causes its expulsion from
the air cells of the lungs, produces a
free expectoration, and opens the Sc
cretiOns. a complete cure soon fol-
lows. This remedy will cure a severe
cold in less time than any other
trea tment and it leaves the system in
a natural and healthy condition. 1t
counteracts any tendency toward
pneumonia. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-23

prominence. When this lofty point
was reached Mr.. Whiteside decided 10
branch out into romance and comedy
and his success along these lines has
riralled even the distinction of his
famous portrayal of Hamlet" In I'VE
Are King" Mr.. Whiteside assumes a
dual role which affords him an eX-
cellent opportunity TO display his won
derful versatility. We Are King" is
perfect in every detail Of scenic and
costume effects and the supporting
company, headed by Miss Leila Vols
ton, is an excellent one. y crowded
and enthusiastic house will greet Mr..
Whiteside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-23
BASKETBALL HOME GAME
Only One OF which the Exact Origin ia
Fully known.

Fully known.
Basketball as a reereative game is
unique in its origin, for two reasons:
Firstly, it is our one, positively sure
home American production; secondly,
the name, DATE and place of the au-
thorship are exactly known. OF no
other game in the category can this
be said; the birth of the bulk of them
is buried in obscurity, which reaches
beyond the cuneiform-covered. baked
clay tablets of Babylon. and the hero
-gIyphics of the remotest Egyptian
records.
Basketball ON the other hand, was
born in the year 1901, at Springfield.
Mass. and its author was James Mai
smith. The story is short enough to
be interesting. In that town is a
training school connected with the
Young Mems Christian association,
and. of course, professors, among
them a professor of psychology, who
to think. effectively In one of his
lectures he called attention TO certain
conditions upon which the brain could
with advantage be exercised, and chal-
lenged his class to supply the requires
ments TO meet them.
The conditions were the invention
of a new game which could be played
indoors, in a limited area. by defined
and unalterable number of contest
ants, and adapted to both sexes. Upon
this hypothesis one of his pupils,
James Naismith the same night evOlV-
ed basketball" 1t was put into
practice the next day, eXperimentally.
and found TO meet the conditions and
limitations laid down ny the professor
But il had. more than an
academic value. as its rapid spread as
one Of the most appreciated pastimes
Illustrated Sporting
News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-23
GETTING READY TO BUILD
COTTAGES AT NEW SHOPS

With the first promise of spring all
is activity at New Shops. One con-
tractor has already begun stalking
out the sites of 90 cottages that he
will erect as soon as conditions adj
NIT. Plans have been made for Il
frame hotel to &c erected at once. 1t
is to be three stories in height. with
a ground area of 96 by 125 feet. There
is even talk of an opera house for the
future city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-23
InnammatOry Rheumatism Cured In Three
Days.

Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind.
says: MY wife had infammatory
rheumatism i'll every muscle and
joint; her suffering was terrible and
her body and face were swollen al
most beyond recognition; had been in
bed for six weeks and had eight ply
sicians, but received no benefit until
she tried the Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism. 1t gave immediate relief and
she was able to walk about in three
days. 1 am sure it saved her life'
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second av-
enue, Rock Island; Gustav Schlegel &
Son, 220 West Second street, Daven-
port.