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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-08

THE CITIZEN, and in fact the PEG.
pie at large throughout this section
are indebted to Chief Clerk Elan. OF
the U. S. Railway Mail service, for q
thorough Investigation of the recent
demoralized condition of the seryic.
between Richmond and Urbanna.
AT our instigation some two month.
ago the Department put two insrec.
tors on the work, and the result of
their efforts is communicated to ms
IL voluminous reports from all offices
aud carriers en- route. The report
Sums up in these words:
1T is quite probable that the irregular
receipt OF mails at your office during the
winter has been due to the large amount
ot mails dispatched from West Point
owing tn the fact that there has been NO
steamer~running on the Rappahannock
r'ver, and the terrible condition of your
Roads. 1t has often been necessary for
the carrier to leave part OF this mail at
West Point to be forwarded by another
dispatch" Now. that the boats are run
ming regularly and the roads are getting
IN better condition hope you will have
no further trouble
We are thankful , for the enerpv
displayed by the heads of the service
IN this INSTANCE, but may be pardon.
Ell for entertaining little doubt as
to any 5efficacious remedy having
been applied. We all but knew the
trouble: was-as explained above, but
are we assured of any preventive for
future contingencies? Will the De-
partmsnt in due time see that suffi-
Gent force in the distributing Offices
and capable carrier teams are put on
when another severe winter stares us
in the face? We are promised that
clerk will be put on the West
Point train leaving Richmond early
in the morning, who will make M
our pouches, so that they will not
have to be overhauled at offices ON
the route. This will help much, but
unless the postmasters are supplied
with more clerks and the carriers
with more and better teams, we
will whistle through our fingers in
the same old way when another con-
gestion sets in.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-08
A CARD.

We beg To inform our friends and
customers that we have removed our of.
nee and salesrooms to Nos. Sic. sis and
oSO w. Lexington st Baltimore. where
We will be glad to have you call and see
US. We solicit your orders, and can
give them prompt attention.
CARR, OWENS s. HEINEMAN:
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-08

THAT the Japanese. unless aided
by other nations, will ultimately 90
down heroically to defeat, and prob
ably national annihilation, seems to
be the consensus of opinion of on
lockers throughout the world. Japan
is facing overwhelming numbers
and inexhaustible Russian resources.
Japan's weakness begins to appear;
already the balance is changing.
Que of her generals says cit is hard
to fight three million soldiers"
That's it; less than half million
brown dwarfs against three million
hardy giants, the end is rot hard to
predict. Russia is gradually getting
her men aud vast supplies to the
point of conflict. Japan will revel
in few short victories, but crushed
at last she must be. More's the pity.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-08
SHOPPING FOR LADIES.

Save travelling expenses and have your
shopping done by Mrs. j. z. MeanIev,
2ZO4 Oak St. Baltimore. She is in
close touch with the best stores aud can.
save our ladies money on their purchases
IN all lines. IL costs them nothing extra.
samples sent upon request.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-08
AMERICANS will have to stop guy.

AMERICANS will have to stop guy
ing Kaiser William on bis dapper
dandy fool-notions since our own
aesthetic President has ordered his
barber to wear a uniform. Here is
another caper of our White House
Poo Bah: A Mr.. Cunningham, from
the West, had criticized one of Pres
ilent Rooseyelt's secretaries. Later,
visiting the President as member
OF commission, the Strenuous adj
dressed free citizen of this Union
sent on q commission by fellow citi-
zens on this wise: "Mr. Cunningham,
so far as any showing you might
make on this committee is concerned,
you can have no influence with me.
You have removed yourself from any
consideration st my hands in this
matter, and my dealings must be
with the other gentlemen Of the
committee"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-08

The FarmVille Herald issues !.
pretty good excoriation to the pa,ty
in this way:
What glorious opportunity for the
Democrats OF the land if they would only
get together" and take advantage al
it. But are even ''two or three Demo
Gratis agreed upon any one thing? Can
Bryan and Cleveland fight under the
same flag? Can any self-respecting DEM
ocrat follow the leadership of w. r..
Hearst? Will the Norfolk county Demo
Gratis keep step to a truly Democratic air?
Did not the recent primary in Nottoway
split the party there in twain? We con-
less that TO US the outlook is gloomy.
We fear the spoilers will continue to be
sovereigns while the people continue to
bear burdens"
AT the same time Though we
might agree with the Herald il it
pouring oil on the waters to say
"Can any self-respecting Democrat
follow the leadership of w. r..
Hearst?"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-04-08

WE VIOLATE no confidence when
we take the following excerpt from a
private letter of prominent Tide
water representative in the Leg.
islature:
speaking of the Jordan bill, did Won
read the article in the Times DispatcA
soon after we adjourned, giving the en-.
tire credit for the defeat OF that bill to
three Tidewater senator's? Now the fact
Is the bill was virtually defeated when il
went to the Senate; so much so that
both Jordan and Cardwell said they
would hardly know it, and did not take
the same interest in it. All of which was
owing TO the amendments which Mr.
Jordan was compelled to adopt in the
House. And yet all the credit for the
defeat of that bill is given to three men,
bers OF the Senatel All they had to do was
do nothing, and the bill would die. That
statement in the Dispatch is rank linus
tiee to few members of the House who
worked night and day to defeatit. Can't
you put us right in the CITIZEN and rive
the devil his due?' We would appre-
ciate it highly"
From personal observation we can
attest the truth of the foregoing
certainly so far as faithful work of
House members is concerned. Friends
OF the oystermen in the Senate
watched for its head, and would have
no doubt pummelled it hard this
last session as they did the previous
one had it come up. But the friends
OF the Jordan bill had counted noses
In the Senate-which, by aid of Tide
water Senators and private individ-
uals, was found to be a majority
against it-and consequently it did
not emerge from the committee.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
S SENSATIONAL SUIT
AGAINST MRS. STROLLER

The hig sensational damage suit in
ituted By Nancy J Griffin, iding in
Ienniile district, against Mrs. Harriet
b. strotncr, who formerly resided in
that district and later here. was begun
ia circuit court Tuesday morning, with
John Basel and sperry and Sperry rep
resentilg the plaintiff and John W.
Davis council Tor the defendant.
fsse suit is brought against Mrs.
$ l..cr on the grounds of her having
ahenated the affections Of Mrs. Crit
inns husband, Lafayette Griffin. whose
mysterious disappearance from his home
year or more ago, caused big sensa-
ton. and since which time as well as be-
fore his name has been coupled with
Mrs. Strother's. Some weeks after he
Disappeared he was located in Oklahoma
city in Oklahoma Territory, and in
sduced to come back here. but later he
again disappeared.
There is an array of witnesses on
either side and day or 50 will be re-
quired to hear the evidence and the ar
gument. The testimony promises to
be OF the sensational sort and develop
ments viii be ready for some who have
been more or less Identified with the
matter.
The jury in the suit of c. L. Ford s
Company against j. ". Carpenter found
a verdict for the defednant.
Non suit was entered in the suit Of
David A. Ours against the county court
the jury in the suit of D. f. Thoe-
man against Walter +. Rau failed to
agree and the suit was continued.
a decree was entered confirming She
commissioners report IN part in the
cause Of NJ. NJ. Thompson, administra-
tor. against Allen Stewards administra-
tor and others,
In the cause of James f. Sutton
against Lewis \. Tavenner, trustee, etc
the plaintiff hnving paid $500 to the
court, it was ordered that the clerk OF
the court pay said amount to Howard
c. Kraft.
Sale was confirmed in the cause OF
Eddy B. Flint, guardian, against corley
E. Flint, infant.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
PASSENGER
TRAIN is
DERAILED
Wheel Breaks Of Axle of Tender of
Morning M. R. Passenger Train and
Coaches Are Derailed Near Atlas Glass
Factory-Rasensers Not Hurt.

The three rear coaches OF the morning
passenger train on the NJ. R. division of
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad were de-
rallied in the western yards by the Atlas
Glass factory. Tuesday morning. For
tunately no one was hurt. The train
was not going at any great speed and
the passengers escaped with but Sc
we're shaking mp and big scare.
The accident was caused by one of the
wheels of the tender breaking off at
the axle. Considerable difficulty was
experienced in getting the cars back on
the rails and workmen were engaged at
it all day Tuesday. The passengers
and baggage were transferred between
the east and west trains just beyond
the derailed cars.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
CLARKsBUR6
Firm is Awarded the Contract for Con-
struction of the Handsome New Bank
Building to Be Built By Grafton Bank
ing & Trust Company.

Tie contracting firm OF Elliot s
Winchell, of this city, has been award
ed the contract for the construction of
the handsome new bank and Office
building to be erected by the Grafton
Banking 3 Trust Company. Architect
f. c. s. Holmboe, of the nrm of Holm
Doe & Iafrerty, of this city. who have
the contract for the architectural work
on the building. and Mr.. winchell of
the Elliott s Winchell Company, Went
to Grafton Tuesday morS=ag TO be pres.
emit at meeting of the directorate of
the bank to award the contract Wort
received from them at three o'clock on
Tuesday afternoon conveys the informa-
ton that Elliott & winchen were the
successful bidders. The building to be
erected Will cost sG5,O00. and will be
one fthe handsomest of its size in
that section.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
MARRIED
IN PITTSBURG
Mr.. John cOttrill and Miss Della White
Pleasantly Surprised Their Many
Friends By the Announcement.

The marriage Of Mr.. John W, Cottrill
OF this city, and Miss Della White, OF
Quiet Dell. in Pittsburg Wednesday Of
last week has just been announced here.
The ceremony occurred at the home of
the brides sister. Mrs. w. b. Norman.
with whom u bride has been staying
some time. Mr. Cottrill went quietly
to Pittsburg, without informing mis-
friends a. to his intentions, and no one
here knew of the event until they re-
turned here the next day, and but few
knew about it until announcement was
made Tuesday.
Mr.. Cottrill is a member of the Cot
trill Brothers Company. a leading firm
that handles mantles and supplies, and
he is one of the leading brick masons
in the city, and a very clever and popn-
lar young man.
Mrs. Cottrill Is the daughter of Mon
roe White. of Quiet Dell, charming
and popular young lady and one who
numbers all her many friends as warm
in their friendship and admiration.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cottrill will reside in
this city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
REV. MCDANIEL
HONORED
Is Elected vice President For West vir.
ginia Of the American Baptist HissOr.
ioal Society, at National Meetings of
Baptist Denomination.

Rev. r. b. Mcdaniel returned Monday
night from Cleveland, o., where he mad
been attending the national meetings
Of the Baptist denomination, which we're
held in that city. He was elected vice
president for West Virginia OF n,
American Baptist Historical Society
The meetings were very largely attend
ed by several hundred people from all
over the country, and all Of the sessions
weer most enthusiasts and inspiring
gatherings At the weekly church pray
er meeting tomorrow night al eigh
o'clock Rev. Mcdaniel viii give an nc
count to the congregation. All are in
vited to hear the interesting story
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
JAMES
GILLESPIE
Is Examined in the Gillespie Murder
Trial at Rising Sun, Indiana-said
He Did Not Shoot His Sister or Know
Who Did.
By Asgocia.ea Press.

BY Associated Press.
Rising sun, Ind, May 24-Attorney
Griffiths closed his direct examination
OF James Gillespie by asking him the
direct question il he shot his sister OF
knew who did. both of which Gillespie
answered that he did not. On cross ex-
animation he said ne knew notaina
about the literary club or rs meetings
and did not see any lights In his moth.
er's house. He said he was not out of
the house until after supper when he
went to the closet in the rear of the
yard and was there when he heard q
shot One minnie later he was Mt the
lattice gate He admitted that he had
knocked his sister down in the yard, bur
said it was an accident, she being struck
by bed slat in a straw tick he was
carrying. He disposed of the testimony
of Mrs. Boyle and Mrs. Campbell by
saying both were crazy.
The hotels are crowded with visitors
and tine court room is packed with a
throng that came in through heavy
rain.
Gillespie,s cross examination was not
protested. Mrs. Belle Seward was the
last witness. Her testimony developed
nothing new. The state has one ques,
tion to ask Myron Barbour but must
first get permission from the court. This
was argued in the afternoon.
Four speeches viii be made to the
jury, by MeNfullen, spaan, Griffiths and
Shay.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
LIGHTNING
STRIKES
HOUSE
of Mr.. Lee in Broad oaks, Severely
Shocks Mrs. Lee and Does Damage to
Household Articles AS well As the
House.

The home of F. A. Lee, two-story
frame house in Broad Oaks was struck
by lightning Monday afternoon about 4
o'clock during the electrical storm that
prevailed here at that hour. The cor
nice was shattered and number of
articles within were knocked out Of
position and damaged to some extent
Mrs. Lee was so severely shocked that
she was unable to speak for quite a
while afterward. but her condition IS
improved after having received treat
ment by physician and there will be
no bad effects from the shock. For
tunately, the residence did not catch
afire.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

NJ. j. Fancis to Frank Lanteri. / lot
Same to same, . lots, Reynoldsvil1e.
Reynoldsville.
Same TO James Bumgardner, lot,
Reynoldsville.
Sc. Stroller to I. D. Smith, 81 acre.
Tenmile district.
W. W. Jameson to a. F. Aspin, !
lot. Salem.
B. F. Fitzpatrick to Henry P Gilmore
lot, Coal district.
II. F. Smith, special commissioner. to
James j. Connell, / lot, Glenmoor add.
tion. city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
STANDARD
OIL co.
OFFICIALS
Visit clarksburg and the OH Fields in
This Section on Annual Inspection
Trip.


standara oil Company officials arriv-
ed in thi, city Tuesday in two special
Pullman ears. ON their annual tour of
inspection from Pittsburg. They viii
visit Wolf summit, Salem, Parkersburg,
Si-tersvilly aud points on the Short Line
railroad. The party IS composed OF the
following officers:
John D. Archbold. OF New York, chair
man Of tile executive committee Of the
Standard Oil Co. and president of the
South Penn oil Co.
s. y. Bar,iow, OF New York
d. NIotI1t of New York
Col. John ]. Carter, president OF tao
Carter OF Co.. Of Titusvillc Pa
w ]. Young, vice president OF the
South Pom oil Co.. Pittsburg. Pa.
f. p. Croker general superintendent
South Penn oil Co. Pittsburg. Pa.
c. + Hrrden, president and general
manager Il the Hope Reserve and con-
meeting natural gas companies, Pitts
burg. Pa
II. I. Scrafford. general superintend-
cnt Eureka and other STANDARD pipe
lines, Pi't-burg, Pa.
George Porter, with South Penn Oil
Co. Pitt.burg. Pa.
]. G. Donnell. vice president Ohio On,
Co., Lima. o.
J. F. o'Neal. general superintendent
Ohio Oil Co.. Lima. o.
John Esbert, general superintendent,
Garter Oil Co, sistersville. w Rp
r. G. Harrington, field superintend
emit Oil Co, sistersvillc, w. vn.
The special cars were the 'eEuripides'
and "olivette."
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
CLOSE BIDS
Twelve Estimate ON Contract For War
rem Mines Residence Range Very
closely-Two of Them Tie.

The bids on the Warren Mines resi-
dence were opened Monday night There
were twelve estimates, the greatest diff
ference in seven of the bids was $500
while two of the seven estimates were
a tie. The one next below the tie wa'
only $3.50, second below tie was slo.o5.
and the first above the tie was $1,000
Ferd Grim, contractor, of Adamston. and
GLADDEN. & Alexander. of Clarksburg,
weer the firms who had duplicate
figures. Contractor Day had the VIM
ing figure. GLADDEN. & Alexander were
the architects.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
CONTRACT
For Construction of clarksouTg opales.
cent Glass Factory Is Let and Work
Win Be Rushed to Early Completion.

The contract for the construction Of
the glass plant and furnace of the
Clarksburg opalescent Glass Works. wa.
let Tuesday afternoon to c. E. Holden
of Mineral City, Ohio. Work on the
excavating of the factory has been going
on at the ciarKsburg Industrial addi-
tion and as soon as it is finished it is
the intention to commence the work OF
constructing the building. The build
ing is to be 2GoxsO feet and the walls
will be of brick
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
NEW PASTOR ARRIVES.

Rev. A. Peavy the new pastor of the
Mount Zion Baptist church, colored, has
arrived here to take up the duties of
his new charge. He comes to Clarks-
burg from Emerson, jefferson county,
Ohio, Where he has been IN charge OF
the c6lored Baptist church there. His
family VIII arrive here later Regular
services will be conducted by him next
Sunday and thereafter.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
WILL RETURN WITH
FORCE OF CARPENTERS

James n. Alexander, of the firm OF
GLADDEN. & Alexander returns to this
city tonight from Philippi, W. Va. with
force of nine carpenters to begin
work on the j. D. McReynoids residence
on Mulberry street. The above men
toned force has been working on a
church contract at Philippi.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
GREAT eRANDFA1HER IINv1IIE.

John A. Linville, of Mansion, was
here with a broad smile on nIs counte-
nance Tuesday. He expressed himself
as highly delighted with the fact that
he has been great grand father ever
since $50 o'clock last Saturday after
noon. when 1879 pound boy was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Drummond, at
Adamston.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
THOUSANDS OF FARMERS
WANTED IN KANSAS

Topeka, Kans., May 24-state EN-
ployment Agent Zero mas received esti-
mates from county clerks to the effect
that Kansas will need 10000 helpers
from other states to save the wheat
crop. Last year the farmers asked for
10000 men.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
.sE1Ecr DANCE NO BE GIVEN.

The following invitations were issued
Tuesday morning:
You are cordially invited to attend
A Select Dance,
Given by Prof. Conlsle and orchestra,
at Union Land Park,
Tuesday evening. May "a, 1904,
Program.
\. B-You are at liberty to invite
any number Of your friends. Kindly
present invitation At door.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
FARMERS INSTITUTE CLOSES.

The farmers institute closed an
BOcFRsSiIlea today. Many were in at
tendance from Harrison and'sasfarion
counties and there was an Instructive
program, which tne1 farmers 3 enjoyed
yefy much, y
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
Rv Associated Pres.

St Louis, May 24-Thc subcommittee
of the Democratic National convention
has ordered that applications for press
seats shall be made in the namc of the
publishers or managing editors, and fiIed
with Charles II. Mann, Press Galley
House Of Representatives. Washington,
D. c. ON or before June sth.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
PLAN OF UNION
OF Methodist Protestant Church With
Congregational and United Brethren
Churches Is Being Acted On.
Bv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington. D. G., May 24-The
Methodist Protestant Episcopal church
tody omcially received plan of union
10 embrace the Congregational, United
Brethren and Methodist Protestant de-
nominations. Views favorable to its
adoption were presented.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
BANKER IS CHARGED
WITH EMBEZZLEMENT

BY Associated Press.
Cleveland, Ohio. May 24-John II
Wood. former president of the First
National Bang Of Matthews. Indiana
was held in bond of ten thousand dol
lars today for his appearance in the
The United State. Court, at Indianapolis.
charged with embezzlement.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
PRINTERS ELECT OFFICERS.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
indianapolis, Ind, NIey e4-The In
ternational Typographical Union an
nounces that President Lynch has been
elected over Mr.. Hawkes. by 700 major
ity, and Secretary Bramwood over Mr.
Graham by majority of between eeoo
and 300.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
OPENS RoARpINe srApLE.

Frank Sheldon has opened a boarding
stable at lo7 West Pike street, and has
every thing connected fherewita strictly
frst-class. Patronage Is solicited and
careful attention vim be given and the
very BEST service inaneuratod.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
CELEBRATE FIFTH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Guy D. sinsel. of PhilippI a former
clarksburg resident, is in the city with
mis- wife on visit TO her mother. Mrs
Lcachman. of East Pike street. They
come here to attend reunion of the
family to celebrate the occasion of their
fifth wedding anniversary.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
DFArH A suINNsrnN

Miss 1laura Tucker, daughter of 3. =.
Tucker, Of submission, was buried aIon-
day afternoon al two o'clock in the odd
Fellows cemetery near that town. She
died Sunday morning at six o'clocls
from consumption Her age was %
YEAR,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
DIED az 100 YEARS.

Cumberland, Nd May ga AIRS. Jerry
Snyder died near Scrabble, W. Va, yes
tsrday at the age Of 100 years. She
was the Oldest resident Of Berkeley
county.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
INSTRUCTIONS
the Seating of Press Repre-
sentatives at the National Party Con
ventions Have Been Issued.
By Associated Press.

Chicago. May -24-sergeant-at-Arms
W. F. Stone, of the Republican National
convention says all applications for press
seats at the convention must be direct
cd to his Office in the Auditorium Annex
Chicago.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
KArYLIcK SCARED 70 DEArH.

Small poxl Small pox, Run. Run.
why don't You take TO the hills? Get
of your basel Yes! Get off the earth!
SHSeTe is not case of small pox in
arlssburg, but some people get scared
to death at nothing.
READER.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
ELECTED DIRECTOR
OF woMERs CLUBS
az Associated pressl II

St. Louis, No., May e4--Afrs. William
p. Orr, of riqua, Ohio. has been elected
one fthe directors of the Federation of
women's Clubs.