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The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16
Mob Of Women and
Children Sets an
Ambush.
Stones, Sticks and Vegeta-
bleS Weapons Of the
MiSCF0antS.
Attack Takes Place at NiggsrhOle Hill
on the Road Between New
York and GrayhurSt
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK. Aug. IA deliberate
attack from ambush upon Frank J.
Gould, his wife and two women
friends in an automobile, from high
embankments upon both sides OF the
Boston post road at the State line be-
tween New York and Connecticut. has
not only aroused the Indignation OF
Gould but of all summer residents in
the vicinity of Greenwich who use auto
mobiles between their summer homes
and the city. The attack upon the
Gould automobile was deliberately
planned. and manv stones struck tbs
sides OF the automobile. barelv miss
ing the occupants and battering and
denting the machine.
Gould and his party were on their
way from New York to Greyhurst. at
Belle Haven. and ran into ambush at
a point known as Niggerhole Hill.
where the road turns through a deep
cut at the top of the hill. on the State
line. The automobile was travelling at
slow speed. when. from the embank-
ment on both sides of the road. a
shower of stones. sticks. tin cans, veg
etables and pieces of earth was hurled,
striking the sides Of the automobile
and falling all around it. The occu-
pants Of the car saved themselves
from injury by lodging behind the
sides. and the chauffeur. TO get out OF
the trap. put on power and rushed the
machine beyond the danger zone.
As the machine sped away a crowd
Of women and children jumped out OF
hiding. screaming and daring the au-
tomobflists to return for another at
tack
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16
RUMORED ANNEXATION
OF BIRD ISLAND is DENIED
British Admiralty Says There Is no
Truth in the Story of English
Occupation.

LONDON, Aug. 15.-The Admiralty
formally denied this afternoon the re-
port from Kingston, Jamaica, Satur-
day, that party from the British
cruiser Tribune recently landed at
Aves, or Bird Island Q27 miles west
of the island of Dominica, West In
dies), and annexed it as a British pos
session. The report is believed to
have grown out of the fact that the
Tribune sent landing party ashore
for target practice. The Admiralty
added that the island is of no value
and that there is no intention of ac-
quiring it.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16
SENDS SHIP TO PROTECT
INTERESTS OF ENGLISHsTFN
On Request OF Official British Govern
ment Orders Man-of- War TO
Proceed TO Trinidad.

LONDON, Aug. 15.-In compliance
with request received from the Gov
ernor Of Trinidad the Admiralty has
instructed the cruiser Tribune to pro-
ceed at once TO Venezuelan waters 10
protect British subjects and interests.
II is understood that the request from
the Governor OF Trinidad was based
upon reports showing the British en-
ployes of the Bermudez Asphalt Com
pany were IN danger because of the
attitude Of the Venezuelan Govern
ment
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16

of Battery D. who organized a bucket
brigade, which effectually checked the
fire. A great deal of risk was taken
by the men who responded to the call
as they dashed into the burning hay
and stable and brought out the officers
horses. Considerable sadd1ery and ef-
fects were burned, the loss being proba-
bly, $500.
A fire here, If not soon checked. would
wipe out the entire encampment in
half an hour. as the place is very dry.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16
Killed by Live Wire

SANTA CRUZ, Aug. 15.-George
Smithers Of East Santa Cruz was ac-
cidentally electrocuted this morninp
near Aptos. Smithers went to the
tor OF a water tank to adjust a pine
and in some manner came In contacv
with a live wire. He died shortly
after he WAS removed from the tank.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16
AMERICAN FLEET TAKES
DEPARTURE FROM SMYRNA
Admiral Jewell Cables Navy Depart
ment That Squadron Has Left
Turkish Waters

WASHINGTON, Aug 15.-Rear Ad-
miral Jewell. commanding the Ameri-
can European squadron. to-day cabled
70 the Navy Department announcing
the departure Of his command. COM
priSing the olympia, Baltimore and
Cleveland. from Smyrna for Gibraltar.
This action is taken on the fnstrrc-
tions from Minister Leishman at Con-
Etantinople that the sQuadron's pres
enee is no longer necessary at Smyrna.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16
PERSONS
LOSE LIVES IN WRECK
Coasting Steamship Penguin While
Searching for Treasure Goes Down
With All on Board.

DURHAM, Natal. Aug. Is. = The
coasting steamship Penguin has been
wrecked and twenty-five persons who
were on board of her were drowned.
The bOatswain is the only survivor.
The Penguin was chartered to search
for "Kruger's Millions alleged to have
been sunk with the steamer Zululand
off this coast three years ago. Four
previous expeditions, with the same
object in view. have ended disas-
trously
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16
WILL START
TRAINS BY TELEPHONE

ST. PAUL. Aug. 15.-It is stated that
within the next few weeks the North
ern Pacific will let contracts which will
practically revolutionize the present
system of train dispatching, substitute
ing a telephone system for the tele-
graph on long and important stretches
of the st. Paul Portland route.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16
BODIES OF FOUR MORE
WRECK VICTIMS FOUND
Searchers Find Remains OF COiOred
Woman and Three Children
Near Eden Bridge

PUEBLO. Colo. Aug 15--Four bodies
Of victims OF the Eden wreck were re-
covered to-day and all were identified.
Among the four are three children All
Of the eighty-eight bodies recovered to
date have been identified.
Those recovered to-day were. Mrs
Minnie HuddIeson (colored). Pueblo:
Joseph, twO-year-old son OF James
Keating, Pueblo; Mamie Moliter, aged
2 years. Pueblo; Robert Garland. Pa
Years old. Denver.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16
ETHEL BARRYMORE HAS
RECOVERED HER HEALTH
Actress Appears in Salt Lake as
the Star I'm the Comedy.
cousin Kate"
GATT TAKE A.,

SALT LAKE. Aug. 15.-Miss Ethel
Barrymore, who recently was compelled
to cancel all her engagements in Cali
fcrnia on account of sickness. made her
hrst appearance at the Salt Lake Thea
ter tonight as a star in the comedy
Cousin Kate" She received a n,,r,,ter
of curtain calls. Miss BarTvuora bas
entirely recovered her health.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16

Herald Copyright 1904, by the New York
Herald Publishing Company.
BUENOS AYRES. Argentina, Aug.
15-Little news is coming from Para
quay owing TO the censorship estab-
lished by the Government of that re-
public. Nevertheless it is known that
the revolutionists are sweeping the
country. The Government has with
drawn its forces from the forts along
the river and has concentrated them in
Asuncion.
General Ferreira, the revolutionary
leader, with troops from the interior is
advancing against AsUncion.
The President and the revolutionary
leaders refuse to make any compro-
mise. The President demands the un-
conditional submission of the rebels,
while the latter demands the resigna-
ton Of the President.
A big battle undoubtedly will be
fought at Asuncion.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16
STANDARD OIL MAKES
BIG CUT IN PRICES
Announcement of the Company Makes
the Outlook Gloomy for the
Small Operators.

Small Operators.
BAKERSFIELD. Aug. 15.-The Call
fornian to-day publishes the news that
the Standard Oil Company has noti-
fed all producers at the Kern River
district that. commencing to-day. IL
will take oil at a price not to exceed
n 2-3 cents per barrel This is a cut
Of more than 20 per cent from the low
est price that has prevailed for some
years past. Il has caused the liveliest
discussion among all oil men. some Of
whom declare IL means disaster to
some of the small operators There Is
also a shortage OF railroad cars TO haul
oil. An association Of the independent
oparators is again being talked OF.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16

REBELS ARE
VICTORIOUS
Advancing to Attack
the Republics
Capital.

Special Gable 10 The Call and New York
Herald. Copyright 1904, by the New York
Herald Publishing Company.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-16

AIcazar-The Manxmau.S
Ca1ifornia-"Just Before Dawn
Central "For Eer ChiIdren's
Sake"
Chrtes-Vaudev111e.
Columbia-"Joseph Entangisd."
Fischer's -" The WhirI Of the
Town"
Grand-"The Lottery of Love-"
Orpheum-Vaudevi1le.
Tivoli-hThe Toreador."
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
Taken With Cramps.

VIM. Kirmse, member of the bridge
gang working near Littleport was taker
suddenly III Thursday night with cramps
and a. kind of cholera. His case was Sc
severe that he bad TO have the members
Of the crew wait upon him and Mr.
Clifford was called and consulted. He
told them he had medicine in the form
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
piarrhoca Remedy tnat he thought
would help him out and accordingly sew
eral doses were administered with thu
result that the fellow was nble TO he
nrapri next day. The incident speak.
quite highly of AIR Gifforc's medicine
Elkader, Iowa, Argus. This remedy
never fails. Keep it in your home, ii
may save life. For sale by Stone &
Mercer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
JUDGE G0FF DECL INED
TO GRANT PETITION
of The Pennsylvania Consolidated
Coal Company in the Injunction
Cases against Striking Miners at
Terra Alta and Others.

The Pennsylvania Consolidated Coal
COMPANY, whose property is in Preston
county. and where a strike has prevailed
since last spring, made applieAtion Fri.
day to Judge Nathan Golf in the cham,
hers here for a special order in the case
the company has against Eugene Me-
einnis, q magistrate in that county
Thomas Haggerty, labor organizer aud
others. which is in the nature of the
violation OF an injunction issued by
Judge John ]. Jackson, ut the instance
of Che coal company, and in which The
defendants were recently arrested and
5seEd in bond for contempt OF court.
After considering the petition Judge
Col refused to take the case up on the
grounds that Judge Jackson had the
matter in hand and had issued several
orders in it, among which was one con
Timing the case until September or a
later date, and further on the ground
that Judge Jackson would .returu to the
state in a few days at most.
The exact nature of the petition is
not known, but 1T is stated on the out
Side that the object was to have the
parties, or at least some of them fur.
Their declared in contempt of court for
having tried persons accused of shoot
ing tliere, the trial being contrary TO
the instructions given them by Judge
jackson. As it is there win be no fur.
ther proceedings in the case until Judge
Jackson returns home from Atlantic
city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
of Interest to Sick People.

We have all the sympathy in the
world for sick people, and want to treat
them in a serious way. There is nc
humor in pain and atiiction, but hard
earnect fact. 1t is impossible for the
patient to impress ON others the extent
of suffering they endure, and their enx-
iety for relief. To get well or b re
lieved is their one thought any remedy
that win bring this about has their
everlasting gratitude. We have thous-
ands of letters from people who have
had dyspepsia, sick headache and bilious
attacks, who tell us how thankful they
were for having used DR.. Gums Improv
ed Liver Pills. They are sold at al.
drug stores for 25c per box. Only one
for dose. These pills remove the
cause of disease and make the SKIN
clear and healthy looking. For sale by
Stone & Mercer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
Dewitt is the Nam.

Win you go to buy witch Hazel salve
look for the name Dewin on every box
The pure, unauthorized iwtca Hazel IL
used in making Dewitt's Witch Hazel
'Salve. which is the best salve in the
world for CUTS, burns, bruises, boils. &c
zema and piles. hTe popularity of De.
Wits Witch Hazel saIye, due to It's
many cures, has caused numerous worth.
less counterfefts to be placed on the
market. hTe genuine bears the name
E. C. Dewitt & Co., Chicago. Sold by
Stone q Mercer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
End of Bitter Fight.

1.-TWO physicians had long and stub
born fight with an abcess ON my right
bang,p writes j. F. Hughes, of Dupont,
Ga. sand gave me up. AS last resort
i triad DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. The benefit / received
was striking and was on my feet in a
Kew days. Now I've entirely regained
my health.n It conquers all coughs
,oldsand throat and lung troubles.
DSuaranted by Stone and Mercer and F,
q. Bland. Price soc and s1.oo. Trial
bottles free.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
Sick Headache.

aFor several years my wife was tro,,.
bled with what physicians called sick
headache OF very severe character. She
doctored with several eminnt physicians
and at great expense, only to grow
worse until she was unable to do any
Kind of work. About var ago she be
gan taking chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets and today weighs more
than size ever did before md is real
well,,' says Mr. Geo. Z. Wright, OF New
London, n. Y. For sale by Stone j
Mercer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
One Woman Among the Thousands.


We received letter from waycross
Ga, from a woman who had been troub,
led with female complaint for a long
time. until she was reduced to almos,
a shadow. 1t affected her mind, She
could not remember anything, would
get confused aud 50 nervous and irri
table she could hardly sleep. She de.
scribed her case as one similar t.
thousands of ether women. and then
ends the letter by saying she had gain
ed IS pounds last month and never fell
better in her life. having no trace of hei
former troubles, slept well. AID ate hei
meals with relish. She commenced
the usc Of Or. Gums Blood and Nerve
oInic just six weeks b-fore she wror,
the letter from which we copy the
above. This tonic il in tablet form
md should be taken right after meals
1t turns the food you eat into strong
rich blood, feeding the nerves and cur.
ing discase BIZ making healthy flesh
Sold by all druggists for 75c per box
or boxes for 5000 Pale, weak, thin
people should us this Tonic. For sale
by Stone s Mercer, druggists.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
A Sumemr Cold.

A summer cold IS not only annoying
but if NOT relieved pneumonia will he
tile probable result by fall, One Minute
Cough Cure clears the phlegm. draws
ont shc inflammation. heals. soatlcs and
strengthens the lungs aud brouraiai
tubes One Minnie couga Cure Is ar
ideal remedy for the children. il i
pleasant to the taste and perfectly
harmless. a certain cure for Group
cough and cold. Sold by Stone & Aer.
Ger.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
Morqantown young Man missing.

Harry L. Lemons. aged about 81 years
and a SON Of Mr.. and Airs. c. D. Lemons
of Morgantown, disappeared from hi.
home there on Friday, Aug. ), AZ mys-
teriously and completely as though the
earth had opened and swallowed him
and all efforts to locate him have been
futile. He is tall and slender and has
light hair and blue eyes and any n.
formation concerning him would be vel
come news to his friends.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
verdig Gives Bond and is Released

Robert Verdig. who was tried by Mag
istrate S. W. Gordon Thursday after
noon late on warrant charging MIN
with operating a speakeasy at What
Next this county, and bound over to
circuit court in the usual sums, furnish.
ed the necessary bond. Before ne was
released from custody ne was served
with capihs by Deputy Sheriff Fleming
upon a previous like ofTense and he was
required to give bond OF $500 upon it
after which he was given his liberty.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
The Death Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results IN
death. Thus mere scratch. Insight
ticant chs or pnty boils have paid the
death penalty It is wise 70 have
Bnck,c7's Arnica Saive ever handy. II
the be-. salve on earth and win proven
fatality when bnrns. sores, ulcers and
piles threaier. Only 25e. At Stone 4
aieneer's and F, G. Blandss drug stores.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
SURE cusE Fok pies.

Itching Piles produce moistdre ard
cause itching. This form. as well
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles, are
cured By DR.. Bo-san-ko's Pile Remedy.
Stops itching and bleeding. Absorbs tu
mors. soc jar at druggists, or sent by
mail. Treatise free. Write me about
your case. DR.. Bosanko, Philadelphia,
Pa. Sold by Stone & Mercer. Druggists.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
Wants 10 Be a soldier.

Jacob w, Letter, of the city, applied
Friday afternoon at the local recruiting
station for enlistment in the United
STAKES army, and if he passes the ex-
animation successfully, he will likely
be sent to the coast artillery at Fort
slocum, at New Rochelle. y. Y.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
Company K win Drill Tonight.

Company X, West Virginia National
Guards, viii hold regular meeting to.
night in the armory in the Patton build.
ing on West Pike street for the purpose
Of drilling. The boys are making prnc.
tice drills two nights of each week
Tuesdays and Fridays, to be prepared
for their trip to the Manassas encamp.
ment in September
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
Fever Patient Taken to Hospital.

Miss Irene Clayton, of Greenbrier
county, a student here, was taken to
the Kessler hospital Friday afternoon
from her place of residence on South
Second street in an ambulance. She
mas typhoid fever.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
Funeral Of Mus. George saunders.

The funeral of Mrs. Marguerite saun-
ders, wife Of George Saunders. sexton OF
the Holy Cross cemetery, VINO died at
her home adjoining the cemetery, Wed,
nesday morning, took place from the
late residence Friday morning at ten
o'clock. InteTrcnt occurred in the Holy
Gross cemetery.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
pnta Az End no n AN.

A grieyous wall aftimes comes as
result of unbearable pain from over
taxed organs. Dizziness, backache, liv.
er complaint and constipation. Blu
thanks to DIR. Kings New Life Pills
they put an end to it all. They are
gentle but thorough. Try them. Only
e5c. Guaranteed by Stone & Mercer and
F. G. Bland.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
OLD MAN
KILLS DOCTOR
Man Aged Seventy Yeaps Shoots An
other Because Latter Abused
Formers Daughter.
By Associated Press.

Bloomington, i'll, Aug. lo-Dr. sam
uel + Chaplin is dying from bullet
wound inflicted last night at his home
at Saybrook, by George L. Wilkinson
aged 20 years. Wilkinson was arrested
He says his daughter living at ohapiu's
has been abused by lin.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
Cholera 1nfantum.

This disease has lost its terrors since
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarr.
hoea Remedy came into general use. hTe
uniform success which attends the use
of this remedy in all cases of bowel
complaints in children has made it a
fayorite wherever its value has become
known. For sale by Stone & Mercer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
Lunatic Taken to ASYLUM.

AsH John a. Fleming took Tom
-Nae insane fellow who cut bif
toat Tuesday night, 10 the asylum Al
weston. His mind seemed to have inn
proved greatly and no WAS quite orderly
yhen they left.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
NEW ORLEANS
is SELECTED
BY the Supreme Lodge of Uniform Rank
of knights of Pythia1 For Next
Encampment.

Louisville. Ky. Aug. lo-The supreme
lodge Of the uniform rank of Knights
of Pythias voted today by 90 to II to
hold the next encampment at New Or
lestns.
The next cncampment will be held
The third Aionday in september. 1000.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-08-26
MURDER
OVER DICE
One Boy stabs Another, his Roommate,
to Death in Saloon in Quarrel
Over Dice.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Cincinnati, O., Aug. lo-JOhn Parks
today stabbed Isaac Adams to death in
d quarrel over dice in saloon. Both
are miners and came here from Chata-
snooga, Tenn. They were employed in a
brewery here and were roommates and
always good friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-04-20
Original Notice

Jennie Marsh plaintiff VS.. Samuel NJ; Thomas
and -. Thomas his wife, Cha ra A; Thorn
a. W asd benjamin. nE W. M Mar and w. "
Marsh, his wife and unknown claimants of
the property, defendants.
In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in
and for Winneshek County, May Term, A.
ID. 1904
To Samuel NJ. Thomas, ......... Thomas,
his wife, Clara A. Thomas and Thomas,
her husband, q. C. Winship. Benjamin w.
Marsh and ;;:;;..;;; MARSH Ma ms wiie ana "n-
You are hereby notified that on or before
the 18th day of March A. ID. 1904 the petition
of Pla intff in the above entitled cause Will be
filed in the office of The clerk OF the District
Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Win
nesheik County, claiming of you that she is
the absolute and unqualified owner In fee
Morse's addition to West DEBORAH, Winnie
sheix County, Iowa and alleging that the De-
PENDANTS described as unknown claimants
of the property claim TO have some inter-
est in and to the said property which said in
terest is alleged to bel claimed TO have been
derived through the defts in said action VINO
are personally named above, and said petl-
ton explains that Plaintiff does not know
the names and residences of the said 'un-
known claimants of property" though Plain-
tiff has sought diligently 10 learn same ana
said petition also explains that said sun
known claimants of the property" make the
claim of being owners of the said property
and said petition explains ana alleges that
Defendant Benjamin w. Marsh was on the
22nd day of July 1879 unmarried and Plaintif
asks the court to establish her absolute and
unqualified ownership of said property and
| to enter a decree accordingly and also decree
that all of said Defendants are forever barred
and estopped from having or claiming any
interest in said property adverse TO the title
and benefit of the Plaintiff, and that Plaintiffs
said title be Quoted in her and further that
the court decree that Defendant Benjamin w.
Marsh was unmarried on the 22nd day of July
1879, and declare his status in that respect and
also that Plaintiff have any other rightful
equitable relief, and her costs If defense is
wrongfully made herein. A copy OF the petition
is filed for the defendants.
And that unless you appear thereto ana de-
fend before noon of the second day of the next
term, being the May 1904 term of the said
Court, which will commence at DEBORAH, Iowa
on the 9th day of May, 1904 default will be
entered against you and judgment and de-
cree rendered thereon as provided by law
Dated eth day of March A. d. 1904
FRANK SAYRE,
Attorney for Plaintiff
The foregoing notice Is approved and order
| ed published when filed) in the DEBORAH Pub
| lie Opinion, a newspaper published in De-
corah, Winnesheik County, Iowa, likely to
| give notice to all concerned and that such
| publication shall be once each week for six
| successive weeks.
Dated March 1904.
l.. T.. FELLOWS,
Judge of the District Court 18th judicial
District of Iowa.
Filed March IA 1904, A. l.. HAAKENSON.
Clerk of the District Court,
Winnesheik Co. Iowa.
FRANK SAYRE. Plaintiffs Attorney. ll-6