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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02
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DEMOCRATIC METHODS.

The methods Of the Demo ratic
party IN Pennsyl yania as rcycaled ~
the recent primaries in Greene coun-
II give the lie positively to the pre-
tended honesty Of the Democratic
party in many places. That party
organs have been bitter in their
charges to the effect that the Repub-
lican party was one Of Doodle, booze
and corruption, and yet tits no sec
ret that the Democratic factions in
Greene county, through their re
spectiye committees, agreed that $40
a vote was to be the price. But one
young fellow claimed to have gotten
SIS. In consequence the voting in
his township stopped suddenly and
did not proceed for several minutes
NOR until he explained how he re-
ceiyed that amount. The workers
ct the polls did not quarrel over the
TACT that he had the money; they
quarreled because the other side had
not kept faith but raised the price.
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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02
ToGo's VICTORY.

: {
The Russian feet went to its own
destruction. Months ago it sailed
from the great Russian empire to-
ward the Islands Of Japan. Thous-
ands Of men manned the ironclads.
IT was considered the finest squad
ron Russia ever sent out and it was
proudly announced that it was to
bring renown to Russia and the Gar.
The japanese were to be wiped off
the sen and then off the earth. Ro-
jestyensky was regarded Russia's
ablestsea warrior and upon him was
pinned the faith of the home coun-
try. There is no doubt he expect
ed victory. He told the Car that
he would not hear from him until
after the battle had been fought; if
victorious he would tell; if not Togo
would do the telling. And Togo
told.
Togo had not waited in vain. He
was hidden for months. None knew
where his fleet was located. He was
aware Of the Russian movements
kept himself posted, it seems, as to
their every movement. He expected
them 10 come one way, but he had
himself located SO that he could reach
them the other way. He appeared
att time and place the Russians did
not expect and the great Russian
armada went down. The Russians
must have fought for the battle last
ed two days, but there are no details
IN the story of the fight thus far
showing that Russia did more than
IN defense and to save herself from
going to the bottom Of the sea. In
this she was unsuccessful and what
was left resorted to fight with the
hope to reach neutral ports, where
the ships must disarm for the re-
mainder of the war. Togo flush
with victory did not rest on his oars.
bnt set sail in hot pursuit and is vel
picking up scattered vessels one by
one.
The victory is complete, though
some d the Russian ships got away
and Togo Is now master Of the sea
The Russian squadron is 50 paralyz.
ca that it viii NOT recover. and wal
On sea 4 practically It an end: Moth
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02

Columbus 4. White, 2os Main
street, Smith building, in the City
of Clarksburg, and said county Of
Harrison and State of West Virgin
ia, I will take the deposition Of my
self and Others, to be read in evil
dence in my behalf in a certain suit
in chancery now pending in the Cir
cunt Court for the County of Har-
rison and State of West Virginia, in
which j am plaintiff and you are
defendant. If from any cause the
taking Of said deposition shall not
be commenced or completed on the
day Aforesaid, the same shall be con-
tinued from day TO day, or from
time to time, at the same place, and
between the same hours, until the
same shall be completed.
FANNIE ScoTT,
By Counsel.
Columbus T. White, Counsel.
May %, 1905. s7maystwI
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02
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Z OIL FIELD NEWS. Z

A very general observance of
Memorial Day made Light reports
from the oil fields In localities
operations for the time were sus-
pended and oil men as a rule took a
day off. No holiday in all the year
is more generally observed than the
one set apart to pay a tribute to
those who lost their lives in follow
ing the ag or have since diefd.
On Salem Fork, Tenmile distict
this county, the Salem Oil company
has completed its test we'll on the
Gus Hursey farm, and has a light
pumper, not good for more than
three barrels a day. In the same
district the Progressive Oil and Gas
Company has completed a test well.
on the Daniel Randolph heirs farm
and hasSa 10 barrel pumper in the
Gordon. The Rock Bottom Oil Co.
has completed its test on the W. B
Fox farm and has Gordon sand
producer, good for 80 barrels d day.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02

Ssipon them. II Is true that for q
considerable time past the prevail
eiice Of typhoid fever in ClaTks bnsg
has greatly decreased, a most gfati-
flying thing, yet il is a notorious
fact that, Of late the inhabitants cf
Clarksburg would as soon think Of
drinking the water from It's water
works system as they would Of
drinking slop.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02
Commissioners Sale. of vaIu-
able Grazing Farm of
$50 Acres

By virtue Of the authority vested
in the undersigned Special Commits
sioners by a decree Of the circuit
court of Harrison county, West yir-
GINA made on the oath day Of April
1906, and entered in Chancery Or
der Book No. "a, page 6s, appoint
ing Melvin @. Sperry and Jesse II.
q Lang, Special Commissioners,
for the purpose, and subsequent
decree made on the 9Th day of May,
1905, and entered IN said Order
Book at page W, substituting and
appointing Adelbert A. Lang, Spec
ial Commissioner in the place and
stead Of Jesse II. g. Lang, who re-
signed as said commissioner, in the
chancery cause therein pending in
which Ella v. Thompson and Others
are plaintiffs and Jesse Fl. G. Lang
and others are defendants, we will.
'4f9 ~ }fft.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02

situate on the Philippi TURNPIKE,
six miles from Clarksb,1rg and FIVE
miles from Bridg sport, Containing
four hundred and fifty acres.
This farm is mostly in grass and
is we'll adapted TO grazing purposes
md has been 50 used for many years.
1t is well watered by Brusily Fork
of Elk Greek, which passes through
said land and various small streams.
There are about sixty acres Of fine
meadow land and about that much
more bottom land.
The Deyers residence is a sub
stantial two-story build ding, we'll an
ranged. In addition to this there
is another comfortable one story
building on this farm. This tract
of land is under lease for oil and
gas purposes and is now bringing an
annual rental Of one dollar per acre.
payable every three months. This.
is a desirable Investment for parties
desiring to purchase real estate.
None Of The coal has ever been
sold, nor optioned. rs sss' s
The farm will be offered for sale
in two tracts and as whole. and win
he sold to the party OF parties pay
ing the highest price.
The dividing line between the two
tracts Offered for sale. win be the.
center of the Philippi Turnpike.
TERMS OF SAIlE40ne-thi
of the purchase price cash in hand
on day Of sale, and for the residue.
a credit of six and twelve months
will he given, purchaser executing
his two interest hearing NOTES
with approved security PAYABLE as
aforesaid for the deferred payments
md aas further security a vendors
lien will be retained on said proper
Nv =
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02

As spokesman for the citizens Of
Clarksburg the Telegram extends a
cordial and hearty welcome to the
delegates from all parts of West vir-
einia, who are in the city attending
the annual diocesan council Of the
Protestant Episcopal church. The
delegates are being taken care Of
with the generous hospitality charac-
teristic Of Clarksburg citizens and
it is safe to say that their stay in
the city will be a most delightful
one. We all trust they will enjoy
themselves and also that the meeting
they are holding viii result in much
profit and benefit to them and their
work.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02
Melvin q. SPERRY.
ADELBERT A. LANG;
Special Commissioners

i, Homer W. Williams, clerk Of
the circuit court Of Harrison county
West Virginia, do certify That Mel
vim q. sperry and Adelbert a. Lang
Special Commissioners named above
have given bond with good security
as required by std decree condition
ed according to law.
Given under my hand this the
9th day of May, 1905.
Fl. w. WIIIIAlLs CLERK.
maY13 .d3O t&w4t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02

Some impotence is shown over the
fact that the school board is not yet
in actual progress of building the
school houses voted for at the recent
bond election, but the Telegram as
sures the public that the board is
quite busy now arranging for the sale
of tho bonds and viii begin building
operations at the first practical mo-
mcnt. But before the construction
can begin, or even the lots purchas-
ed. there must be preliminaries as in
all things else, and the board is now
thus engaged.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02

Because Governor Dawson chose
TO pay his old home visit and in
cidentally dropped in at Republican
headquarters at Terra Alta, Demo-
cratic papers would make itSappear
that he had taken personal charge of
Lakin's campaign for congress. No
one believes,it, but, if he really has.
the jig is up so far as the Democrats
are concerned in that district. Daw-
son never gets beaten and none know
it any better than the Democrats.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02
Tuesday, June Is. 1905.

at / O'clock p. M, sell, at the front
door Of the court house of said
county, at public outcry, to the high
est bidder, the well known
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02

All Stout waehere Thursday from
Grassland.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-06-02
AMild storE a sant orit from /

a wild story i sent ont from the
second eCngras sicnal district that
State Chairman Swisher il arranR.
ing to buy votes for Lakin in that
district. The story is ridiculous as
one proceeds 70 read it and Che far
ther down one reads the more ridden.
lous Il appears. The story says some
county official down in the southern
portion Of the state got a letter that
was supposed to 90 into the second
district. The wonder is that ii did
NOT say estvenslsy or Togo cot ii.
since distance seems to have cut such
a figure in iHaginat ton Of the one
who conceded tie story Why did he
not say the letter was received by
come Democrat in the second dis
trict? The reason is plain. He
was afrqid the fabrication would be
traced and exposed before the cleo.
Ition now less than d week of. But
such roorbacks viii have the same
fate of those of the late state cam
snaign, when Democratic papers on
'the eve Of tile election were full Of
untrue statements 81 ss as
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-13
WIFE OBJECTS TO CRUEL
TREATMENT OF HUSBAND
Mrs. Jennie La Grange Granted Di-
vorce by Judge Conrey on the
Ground of Desertion

When her husband attempted to
strike her Mrs. Jennie La Grange
promptly manifested her disapproval
of such conduct by putting her foot on
his head.
La Grange objected to this action
and packed his goods for long jour
ney, and having never returned Mrs.
La Grange was yesterday released
from her life's contract on the grounds
of desertion and failure to provide.
La Grange was formerly engaged In
the restaurant business, but according
to his wife's story it appears that he
relied upon, her tact to keep the busi-
ness in operation, while he disposed OF
the proceeds in excessive indulgence
in liquor
HE left me because 1 wouldn't buy
liquor for him." said Mrs. La Grange
you bet" chirped in number OF
over-anxious witnesses, and the balm
welded his club for order. -.
The unhappy spouse reminded the
court of the fact that she preferred to
otliterate the memory of the bygone
days and asked permission to resume
her maiden name.
Judge Conrey granted the decree.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-13
BISHOP APPOINTS PRIESTS
Rev. James Reardon Goes to Parish
In Fresno

Bishop Conaty made the following
appointments yesterday, which will
be officially announced today in the
Tidings: Rev. Leo. Jules Foin, Fres-
no. to be assistant at the cathedral of
st. Vibiana Rev. James Reardon of
Los Angeles to be assistant at Fresno;
Rev. Phillip Farrelly, Monterey as
sistant at jacksonville; Rev. Emil
Gerard, Cathedral of st. Vibiana, to
be assistant at Pasadena. Rev. Will
lam Quinlan and Rev. Joseph Kaiser
have returned to the cathedral as as
sistants. Father Quinlan had charge
of the Bakersfield parish during the
illness of Father Lennon and Father
Kaiser supplied the parishes at Oxnard
and Hollywood, during the absence Of
the pastors.
Rev. James Reardon, who goes to
Fresno, was recently ordained by
Bishop Conaty and is we'll known in
this city. Father Gerald, who leaves
the cathedral for Pasadena, has been
confined several weeks at the Sisters
hospital by Illness but is now fully
recovered and expects to go to his new
work today.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-13
POKER CASE AGAIN TAKEN UP
John G. HoIborow Arraigned Before
Judqe Smith

The now famous Ocean Park-Santa
Monica poker case was renewed yes
terday when John C. Holborow, for
merly the proprietor of the Holborow
hotel at Santa Monica, was arraigned
before Judge Smith in the superior
court on the charge of having obtained
money under false pretenses.
Holborow was represented by At
torney Willis, who entered plea Of
not guilty in behalf of his client.
The attorney also entered a number
of technical pleas to the charge against
his client, including a plea of former
conviction on the same charge and q
plea in bar to the prosecution on the
ground that the defendant had been
compelled to give testimony ON the
same charge.
In reply to a question from the court
Attorney Willis asserted that the trial
would take at least week. Judge
Smith set Holborow's trial for Feb
ruary II.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-13
DESERTED WIFE GETS DIVORCE
Conversation over Fence Almost Pre-
vents Decree

A conversation at long range over
Mrs. Alice Stowells back fence with
her husband, A. II. Stowell, came near
being fatal to her chances for divorce
yesterday in Judge Trasks court, but
in one final effort she explained to the
Judge that her husband at the time was
incapable of managing his own affairs
and she was granted divorce.
"What did you say to him when he
appeared at your back fence?" asked
the court.
Il told him that the best thing he
could do was to go away and stay
away" replied the plaintiff with an
emphasis.
rs it not fact that you were glad
when your husband went away?" con-
hnued the court
1t was at this point that the plaintiff
told the codrt what good fellow her
husband was-that is when they were
on speaking terms.
In view of the fact that Stoweu
withdrew his money from the bank.
packed his clothes and left, Judge
Trask was not inclined to obstruct the
proceedings. and Mrs. Stowell was
granted the bliss for which she sighed
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-13
BRICK is NEEDED IF
TUNNEL IS TO BE SAVED
Recent Storms Have Formed Rivulet
in Excavation, and More
Trouble Is Feared

AS an inducement for haste in solv-
ing the troubles over the brick con-
tract for the outfall sewer the members
of the city council have had their at
tention directed to a small rivulet In
the big tunnel under construction by
Stansbury e Powell. The tunnel is
a part of the new sewer. 1t is the
the troubles of the various factions
that are attracted by the big bond
issue. The policy has been to work
in silence and to attempt to discover
"a way out of the whole muddle with
out the blowing of bugles.
The recent rains have left a surplus
of water on the route. Some of this
has been discovered by the contrac-
tors, who find the work already more
than moistened. In fact, the officials
struction must soon stop unless brick
is furnished to wall up the excavations
and provide for drainage. Even more
unpleasant possibilities are limited at,
when it is recalled that months ago
Stansbury e. Powell served official
notice that they needed brick.
1t is expected that the elimination
of events will result in pressing the
problem of brick to a positive settle
ment Monday. 1t is probable that
the political brckmakers will with
draw, defiant and with the appearance
of an injured corporation. They will
be forced" to give up the contract
under the threat that unless this is
done the council will buy 8 per cent
brick in the open market until the
$4,000 bond is eaten by piecemeal.
The brickmakers will probably insist
to the last that they can make brick,
although the city engineer does not
believe it.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-13
HERRIN DID NOT CARE
TO TALK ON POLITICS
Comes to Los Angeles Like Will O. the
Wisp, Attends to His Business,
Then Departs

w. f. Herrin, head of the law de-
partment of the Southern Pacific rail-
road, came to Los Angeles Wednes-
day afternoon like a will o the wisp,
and "a hours later left in the same
quiet way he had come. Very few of
his friends and associates knew that
he was in Los Angeles and at the Van
Nuys hotel where he stays when in
Los Angeles, he did not register until
late hour last night.
Nearly the entire morning yesterday
was spent by the astute lawyer and
politician in conference with friends
in the directors room of the Pacific
Electric building.
Mr.. Herrin declined to be inter-
viewed, and when asked to talk on
politics said he was not in politics and
was brought to Los Angeles on busi-
ness mission, He left Los Angeles for
the north at 3 o'clock yesterday after
noon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-13
ORGANIZE FOR
WAR ON DUST
COMMITTEE BEGINS WORK FOR
CLEAN STREETS
Fifteen Men, Representative Of 5usI-
ness Interests, Comprise Per-
msnent Body--confer With
superintendent

Fifteen men, representative Of the
business interests of Los Angeles, or
ganized yesterday as a permanent
committee on business street cleaning.
designation that may be taken in
double sense. The committee was
formed pursuant to resolution OF the
public meeting called by the Realty
Board held last Monday to consider
methods Of abating and subsequently
preventing the nuisance caused by
dust on the four principal business
streets of the city. 1t organized by the
election Of DIR. William Dodge as per-
manent chairman, and Herbert Bur-
dett, permanent secretary.
The dust problem in its various
phases was discussed by F. ]. Zeehan-
delaar, DR.. lie Moyne Wills, Percy II.
Clark, Oscar G. Mueller and Fred AL
les. Secretary Herbert Burdett pre-
sented a report based on interviews
with Street Superintendent James
Hanley and Contractor Alexander, set
ting forth the present numerical la
boring force of the street department
and the manner of its disposition, to-
gether with Mr.. Hanley's plans so far
as affected the matter at issue, and
suggesting a method of systema tically
cleaning the four streets in question,
and of preventing much of the dirt by
strict enforcement of the ordinances
and employment of thoroughly eff
cient men.
This report will be considered in de-
tail by committee appointed in ac-
cordance with the following resolution
offered by Oscar C. Mueller: "That the
chair appoint a subcommittee, which
shall include the chairman and Byron
Erkenbrecher chairman of the pre-
vious public meeting), and member
of each of the organizations represent
ed, which Subcommittee shall pre-
pare a plan for street cleaning, and
enumerate such ordinances relating to
this subject as are now violated, and
report such plan to the committee on
Saturday, January a."
The chairman selected oscar G.
Mueller Chamber of Commerce, F. j.
Zeehandelaar, Merchants and Manu-
| facturers' Association; H. G. Wilmer,
Municipal League; Percy H. Clark,
Los Angeles Realty Board; Louis
Christopher, Los Angeles Driving club,
to comprise the subcommittee.
In addition to those already named
there were present at the meeting:
From the Realty Board, Robert Nit
chell; Merchants and Manufacturers
association, A. Fusenot and M. A.
Hamburger; Municipal league, Harry
Calender: Los Angeles Driving club,
J. A. Fairchild. Named as members of
the committee, but not present, were
Lee A. Mcconnell Chamber of Com
merce, and C. A. Parmelee, Municipal
league.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-13
WANT S5O,oOOAPPROPRIATION
State Normal School Board Would
Purchase New Site

Unless there should occur a change
of sentiment before the next regular
meeting, the board of directors of the
Los Angeles state normal school will
ask the present legislature for an ap-
preparation of $4,000 for the purchase
of a new site for the school. The build
ings and the present site fronting on
Fifth street the directors estimate as
being worth $175,OO0 or more, and with
this sum they would see erected in
some new location a building large
enough to accommodate 500 students.
If the legislature is not asked to APP
propriate $4,000 for the purchase of a
new location, an amount nearly as
large will be asked to make needed re-
pairs on the building now occupied.
The majority of the directors who as
sembled yesterday morning at a special
meeting of the board were in favor of
the first alternative. Director Lewis
was the only member of the board not
in attendance.
1t was brought out at the meeting that
the present buildings are in need of eX-
tensive improvements. Beside the
necessity for heating plant, two
thirds of the building is now heated
with stoves. The west wall of the
original building is settling and al
though an architect has made assur-
ances that there need be no fear. it
has been recommended that repairs be
made in the near future. The old story
of bad ventilation and poor lighting
was also made, two causes which have
moved the board to it's intended action.
The board believes eight or ten acres
of land should be purchased by the
Etate as a location for the prospective
Buildings and although inquiries have
been made by the individual members,
the question as TO what part of the
city will be most favorable has not
been discussed
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-13
Other Matrimonial Troubles

Divorce proceedings were commenced
il the superior court yesterday by Mrs.
Mary A. It. d. r. D. de Balaine against
her husband jacques f. r. D. de
Balaine S. j. Heindal against his wife,
Mrs. Susie Heindel; j. A. Stickles
Charles T.. Bean against his wife, Mrs.
F,olina Bean; Mrs. Frances Burlin-
game against her husband, Guy II.
Burlingame M. Finnell against G. Fin
nell, and Mrs. Hannah r. Mckenna
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-13
THREE STORES BURGLARIzED
Work of Thieves Appears to Be That
of Amateurs

A number of burglaries were report
ed to the police yesterday afternoon,
all of them bearing the marks of the
amateur.
The grocery hay and feed store
owned by j. w. Taylor, on the San
Fernando road was entered by bur-
glars Wednesday night and SO cents ta-
ken from the money drawer. Some
stamps and few groceries were also
taken.
The grocery store at 1928 West Sew
enth street owned by c. o. Keogh
was entered Wednesday night, suppos-
edly by boys, who broke open two
penny -n-the-slot machines and Sc
cured Sc In pennies.
c. l.. Egger, a grocer, reported a
burglary of his store at 1l2 CONNER
cial street to the police yesterday af-
ternoon. More than five dollars in
small change was taken by the in
truders,