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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-03-03
A. sFlcuLT PENANcE.
Irish pi,Erims 10 tl,e sISeIIig Rocks
RISK Their Lives.

Irish piiSrims to tlse sISelIig Rocks
RISK Their Lives.
Ten miles Of tlle coast of Kerry, in
the west Of Ireland, lie the Skellig
rocks, one Of which has been for years
the scene Of a difficult penance. A zig.
gag pail leads up some 700 feet to a
lighthouse. Int 700 feet more must be
climhld heforc the summit is reached,
@hore stand tie ruins of st. Finian's
monastery and a cross of st. Michael.
Here on the anniversary of st. Mi
chacl devotees risk their lives in per-
forming their devotions. First they
have TO squeeze themselves through til
Needles Eye, tunnel in the rock thIr
ten feet long, the passing up which is
Ike the ascent Of chimney. Then
they creep on all fours up the Stone
Of Pain, on whose smooth surface one
false step is fatal; tlen. getting astrlde
the Spindle, a rock l.50O feet above the
Atlantic and projecting some ten feet
each pilgrim must ride cock horse
10 ST Michael's cross" SAP a Pater,
noster and shuttle back as best he can.
-Pearson's Weekly.
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Looiling ON the nright side.

The lesson which ! have learned IN
life, which Is impressed on me dails
and more deeply as grow old, is the
lesson Of good viii and good hope. J
believe that today is better than yes
terday ana that tomorrow will be bet,
ter than today | believe that In spits
uf so many errors and wrongs and even
crimes my countrymen of NJ classes
desire what is good and not what II
evll.-Senator Hoar's Autobiography.
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scr,nnIhoy numor.

Etc. is il sign used to make believe
you know more than you do.
The equutor is Il metagerie lion run
ming around the center Of the earth.
The ea,,ra is Ike horse. only striped
and used 70 Illustrate the letter 2.
A vacuuu is nothing shut up in
box. Definitions by London School
Children.
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NOTICE.
10 1H Whom II lIaV Concern:

20 Al Whom II Nay Concern:
You are hereby notified that
George G. Southern has applied to
the coupcil Of Adamston, Harrison
county, West Virginia, for a fran
chise for the purpose Of constructing
and operating a gas plant for the
purpose Of furnishing natural gas
to the citizens and residents of said
town for fuel and lighting purposes,
through and over the streets. roads,
squares and ways Of said town.
Given under my hand this the Sth
day of February, 1905.
D. II. OUTRIGHT,
11feb30t. Recorder Of Adanlston.
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Mother : Are you getting on amy
Gertrude? Daughter-oh, yes. meth
err. We used tu be Jumped in witE
land others" but now we Lave climS
Ell rp Into some Of those present."
Cincinnati ommerctal-Tribune.
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The Social Capital.

We do not think that either washing
ton or New York or any other city win
ever become the social capital OF the
United States as London is the social
capital Of Great Britain. Washington
will come much nearer to IT than 1t
docs at present but the country is too
big to have a social capital Hories Of
people win come to New York to make
money, 10 amuse themselves, TO study,
to live their lives in the least restricted
atmosphere that the country offers, but
only very rich people viii come here 10
ind and occupy place in organized
society Pleasant people will always
find pleasant playmates here. There IS
no lack of good company for everybody
that Is companionable. But the charm
OF New York for people who still live
elsewhere is not in its society, but in
its shops and shows, Its sunshine. its
eating and its drinking. 1t is pleasant.
1t grows liner every day. When it is
finished it viii be marvellous city, but
hardly the social capital OF the coun.
try Harper's Weekly
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-03-03
1ccIInnfinn.

Miss calinsal complains that sh.
has too much leisure"
well. why doesn't she take up some
thing?'
'she does. She takes up other ~
ole's tim Judge
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HTGH IARYIS.
Cashier

The Peoples Banking & Trust
Company is going into voluntary
liquidation in order that its business
may be merged with that Of the
Traders National Bank, under tho
name of The Union National Banl
+ Clarlysburg, w. Va Capital
$500. 10000. 10feb1md
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For Rent-Brick barn. Has stalls
Tor five or six horses and room for four
Or five vehicles, Large attic. Inquire
Walter +. Ran. ian2stf
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For Rent-Furnished room for gen
tleman. Inquire Ses Lee street. jeitf.
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For Sale-one fine Portland sleigh.
Inquire Of Walter F. Rau. ian2otf.
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Wanted-First class shfrt finisaer.
Apply at S. 8 B. laundry, z4l East
Pike street. jan2Stf
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For Rent-Up-to-date apartment in
Jones' apartments. Apply to Haze
Morgan, attorney, room d. Irwin build
ing, opposite post Office. febItf.
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wanted-Two good sewir( :. ssis
statesmen. Good salary; good Al
dress G. 7 Bnllaia, Glen E acte
Clarksburg, W. Va cctlst.
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For Rent-ro a gentleman, nieel
furnished room with private family. Al
ply at 100 West Pike street, jun2sdi
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BANNER AGENCY
P. o Box 72s. Charleston. W va.
sTiss Lsrlrs Peck, Pnblic stenographer,
Waldo Hotel. Oliver Local Agent.
clafl-ourg, ". @, fsbsatf-
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FOR RENT-Two-story frame mouse
on West Locust street. Apply TO w.
II. Lewis, Merchants Bank. feb2ftf.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18


would drive to her fathers house. This
made matters worse, for !: looked M II
sho was an accomplish OF mine, and fed
for fear Of arrest.
Imagine the state of my feelings an
vas marshaled through the streets,
with dozen rude boys yelling all
around me! When we renched the po'
lice station the usual preliminaries were
gone through. The saloon keeper ap-
peared and made a charge against ma
Of 'swIndllng. and deliberate assault
without proyocation.
81 told my story, but. Of course, II
went for nothing, as the policeman gave
his evidence in affirmation OF the
charges and ! was hustled of TO cell,
TO pass the night In thinking over my
troubles.
"In the morning telegraphed TO
friend downtown, who soon came 10 my
assistance and paid fine OF ten dollars
which the police Justice imposed on me.
went home to my boarding house. and,
az luck would have It, the people In the
house were ignorant of my adventures
during the night suppose they
thought had been on spree, but thoy
said nothing, and | did not enlighten
them.
THAT evening made up my mind TO
call upon my dear Clorinda and her par
ents. for the purpose OF explaining my
conduct. All through the day ! had
been framing excuses which were, for
the most part, lies and equiyocations,
When reached the door my heart beat
40 strongly that felt my courage CIV
ting way. and | stood on the stoop fol
seyeral minutes before ! could sum-
mon sufficient courage to ring the bell
when the girl came to the door. !
asked II Miss Clorinda was at home?
She said yes, and politely asked me
to take Il seat in the parlor'
I'm a few moments the servant reap.
peared, bearing a card with the compli'
ments Of her mistress. glanced at the
card and on II was written In a clear,
delicate hand:
Have you got rubbers on7 Have
you the money to pay for your supper
If not. will lend you the necessary sup.
ply
Il made dash for the door, and was
soon In the street, fearing that the ia
Their might appear and kick me out OF
the house.
And now, my boy. do you wonder
that am still bachelor! My advice
to you is-beware of sailing under false
colors. IN. Y. Weekly.
Four times more Irishmen reside ~
the United States than EnglishmeA
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18
FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS
Rockefeller Planning Stupendous
Gift for Education.
Stated lie Intends to Make the Chi
cnRo University Greatest sent
of Learning In the world.

Cleveland, o., Aug. l2-The World.
News says; "a conferences now TAX
ing place at Forest Hill between John
d. Rockefeller and President William
Il Harper Of Chicago university plans
are being formulated for the further
endowment Of that educational institu-
lion by Mr. Rockefeller.
Tho visit of President and Mrs
Harper TO III" home Of Mr. Rockefeller
Is said to be one OF social nature, but
It Is known that plans involving the
outlay of s5O.00o.OO0 are under consid-
Grafton by Mr. Rockefeller. who de-
signs TO MAKE THE UNIVERSITY
OF CHICAGO THE GREATEST
SEAT or LEARNING IN THE
WORLD
1T Is believed the final steps in the
matter will have been taken before
President Harper leaves Forest Hin
and that with his return to Chicago
viii be the announcement that the
work Of charging the scope OF the uni
yersitv will begin Immediately"
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18
GUN IN INSANE WIFE'S BED
scene In the State Insane Asylum at
81. Joseph, Mo-, Caused Hy
Husbands CHrrlessncss.

St Joseph, Mo, Aug 10.-There was
a scene at the state hospital No. g
when Or, c. r. Woodson superin
tcndent of the institution, roundly be-
rated wealthy citizen of the southern
part Of the state for having left re
vOivcr in the bed in the ward occupied
by his wife, who has been a patient in
the hospital for several months. DR.
WuOdson said that the husband of the
woman is frequent visitor, and that
he appears TO be devoted TO his wife
The man pleaded carelcssness, and
claimed that the revolver had slipped
from his hip pocket. The unfortunate
woman Is possessed Of suicidal inclina-
tons. She Is a private patient, and her
relatives are all wealthy and connected
with one of the best-known families In
Missouri
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18

o see II by chance the saloon contained
an acquaintance; but. to my dismay,
aot familiar face was visible.
AS you may imagine, was not In
hurry to leave the table, but my COM
panon began to show signs Of restless
anxiety to get home, so thought had
better start and have II over as soon as
possible.
Il had formed many plans OF how
was TO pacify the cashier al the desk,
but the wretch had more human nature
him than | imagined.
while walking down the saloon
urnel to Clorinda and suggested that
,he had better go out and get into the
,arriage while | was settling the BIZ
and buying some cigars, which want
ID to take with me To this, Fortunate
J. she made no objection.
Il walked on I'LL came In front OF
he smiling individual who was waiting
Tor my cash, and with as bold an air OF
innocence AZ could assume, told him
had forgotten my pocketbOok In the
hurry OF getting ready for the theater,
out | would call next day and settle the
oil
"'Too thin story to pass here, sir.
10 calculated We do strictly cash
business
81 don't want to DO bu'led about
,uch n trifo, continued; but the man
rad completely changed into hog by
his time, and, coming out from his
place behind the desk, he looked wicked
enough 10 choke me then and there.
80 VIII call a policeman and have
Sou arrested he said, In menacing
one. loud enough to be heard by all
the people In the saloon.
My blood boiled at the insulting
manner Of the man, and lost all con
Tol over my actions
Get out Of my way and let me pass.
you red headed scouudrel,' said, as |
made dash for the door.
"A general scuille ensued, and ! be-
icye wns giving him n few well aimed
blows. when. TO my horror, a police
nan rushed in and collared me an
uughly "a II had been mailman
What's this all about? he demand
cd Of tho clerk. who was blind with rage.
Arrest that man and take him to
the station house. and will go down
and make charge against him
But lot me explain, | cried In
loud tone.
l..
said the uflrcr us he dragged me into
he street where crowd OF idlers had
already gathered 10 see the fun.
AS | reached the sidewalk saw the
carriage drive off al a rapid rate.
/ learned aftcrward that Clorinda became
alarmed for her own safety, aad prom
lscd the driver a liberal reward II ht
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18
MAKING a
SHOW
BY d. j. FINLAY


4 HAD always a greater regard for my
Uncle George than for any ~ my rel
atiyes. Tho reason If This was, doubt
ess that h. was more communicative
and anpariuunble than any relative
outside Of my Immediate family. He
would 81 down aud spin yarns for me
by the hour Whenever "o were together,
but there was one subject ON which, for
a number of years had failed to draw
him out. aud lha, was often "a matter
Of serious thought TO me. and deter.
mined tu nul good opportunity to get
at the facts of he case.
one evening. as We sat together In my
uncle's comfortable mansion found
him IN very communica'iyemood. and
partaklug rather freely Of his choiccold
sherry. Of which b. kept good supply
and. TO my asrouishmcn' he hroached
the subjec, which had promised to
bring up.
My dear boy. Fa,dhc. 81 suppose yon
have often wondered why remained an
old bachelor
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we chA''ou e'y'' o'' "a. ""' ~ t,'e
Academy anu Woic III u"' '''''' io' 'ue
performance, "n''" ""H '''g "Pe'o Vi
marina WIN P'l"'a' pima "'"""
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heeu ho' Spe"N, i"' oP''" was II.
that we c"u'U u'''''' """ was ''u
most auihlraO'E'
when the performance was over we
descended the stairs anna me gay
throng, and soon reached tho sidewalk.
Hut, on, horror OF horFoIa' II was ruin
ingI Whht was 10 do' 10 get cur
rage without ha'lhk cent 10 pay l"i
It, made my biood run coId' a happy
thought occurred L" me III moment
and In q nervous Whisper asked
Clorinda II sho had runners on out 70
my dismay' she answered;
No; my boots are very light, too,
and | could not think OF walking. We
must get carriage.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18
PRESIDENT AT WlLKESBARRE
Introduced Hy John Mitchell, Prcsi-
dent Of the Mine Workers.
Union of America.

Wilkosbarrc. Pa, Aug l2.-The day
after The people are talking about
the president Two hundred thousand
people heard him and saw him. The
men who climbed over the fence then
of Bryan, stood in the blazing sun,
with barred heads, and heard Roose-
volt when Cardinal Gibbons was
speaking, a woman tainted, and then
the great crowd began TO sway and
toss like the rolling pillows of IA sea.
The president spranE forward. aud
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18
CARBOLlC ACID FOR WATER
Face of Brothers and sisters
With the stun.

Evansvilleville. Ind, Aug l2.-The B.
year-old daughter OF Mrs. Anna Mos
by took rag. dipped II In carbolic
acid, and rubbed II over the faces OF
her four little brothers and sisters
blistering their faces and necks. One
OF the children will 60 blind as the re-
suit of the prank. The father Of the
children died last Wednesday as the
result Of an Academia In q factory.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18

When the Naudalia fast mail backed
into the St Louis union station, in
spccturs examining tho ears found the
right hand. arm, shoulder and part Of
mans back, probably what was left
If some poor tramp stealing rid" GA
the trucks.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18


president Of the United Mine Workers
of America
with upllfted hand cried: Stop that
swaying!" Let each man stand in his
place."
The waves" ceased and on came
the hats OF the thousands Of miners
The president was introduced by
John Mitchell, president of the Mine
Workers Union of America. Mr.
Mitchell had pledged mine workers
union for the presidents safety, and
all along the way from the station 20
the commons. where the speakers
stand was located, there was one un-
broken double Gordon of miners on
both sides OF the street
The president was among his friends
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18

Mary. the 12-yoar-old daughter Of A.
b. McCory, a prominent farmer AMI
stockman Of Audrain county, was Sc
vcrcly bitten by a rattlcsnakc. The rep
tile was four feet long and had II rat
ties The child will live.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18
Conductors skull Fractured.

James Settles a railroad conductor,
was probably fatally injured while
switching cars at O'Falon lie sus-
tanned fractured skull He was re-
moved to his home at MObcrly. and
physicians say there is slight chance
Tor his recovery.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18

The appeal of Mrs. AgGc Meyers to
the supreme court has been granted,
and the case will not be- reached until
October. Mrs. Meyers was found guilty,
at Liberty. Of numbering her husband.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18

Albert Matthews, aged ~, fell into
the shaft Of the Phoenix mine at Webb
City. and was killed Il few hours be-
fore the time set for his marriage.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18

Coy Folk and Senator Warner ad-
dressed the old soldiers reunion at
lumansvillc. Gov Folk discourscd on
good government while the senator
confined his remarks more to the vet
Grams
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18

Tho Kansas City inspector of
weights and measures tested several
yc-ga;on measures used by the driv-
RS OF the Standard oil Co. in deliver
lng oil, and declared. after the cNami-
naticn. that each Of fifteen ont of TWEEN
ly-onr measures lacked onc-half pint
If holding five gallons. The inspector
took possession Of the alleged short
measures, and they will be used as evil
lcncc against the oil company
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18

The corners jury at st. Joseph
found that Laura Humble came to her
death by poison administered by some
~, ,nuwn person The mother Of the
E.rl is under arrest.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18
Normal student Drowned.

Virgil Barron. Il normal student ut
K.rksville, was drowned in the Chart,
ton river near that city, The body
was recovered and sent to his home
In Derby. la.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18
lie Dynnmitrd Fish.

George Mitchell. charged with dyna-
hitting fish in Dry Fork creek, pleaded
guilty before Justice Hume and was
fined $500 and costs nj Rola.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18

Valentine Door aged ~, fell down
al elevator shaft in the Thiebcs Sitter
lin music house in st. Louis and was
killed 1t was his first day Of work
for the firm.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18

w +. Graham, aged 20, was drowned
In Rock Island park lake al Windsor.
Graham and Frank Thompson were
swimming across the lake. and the lat
ter, noticing that Graham was tagging
behind asked him what was the mat
ter. Graham replied that he was about
to give out. Thompson swan to him
and pulled him 20 or 30 yards Graham
RghtnL him the entire distance.
Thompson called for assistance, and
although several persons were near.
they failed to lend aid. Tho body was
recovered and was taken to the home
II his father. John Graham, living al
Walker.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18

Two watermelons weighing So
pounds each are reported in Perry
county.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Girl Accused OF IiIgumy.

Mrs. Mabel Eldridge, young wom-
an, charged with bigamy, was brought
into Macon from Forest, H., by Sherin
Graves. Tho prosecuting attorney at
tempted to interview her, but she de-
clned TO talk, chewed gum, and held
her head down. II Is charged that she
was married to Hiram Eldridge, Linn
county farmer, when she was Is, and
IN May 80 last was married to Albert
Herring, of Macon, by Rev. Pool. Her
ring was arrested soon afterwards and
is now in Jail. Eldrigc made no effort
to recover his wife. and has not writ
ten TO her since she left When asked
whether she would give bond or stay
In Jail, Mrs Eldridse said: Guess I'll
have TO take the Jail" She has light
golden hair and is very childish-look-
ing. being only 90 years old.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-18

Four times more Irishmen reside ~
the United States than EnglishmeA
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-09-28
Our Correspondents.
w. M. COLLEGE.

Miss Bey Fulkerson and Homer
Williams of Marble Hill entered
school Monday.
Rev. Ed L. Stovall preached at
Lutesville Sunday, morning and
evening.
The College boys had another
game of ball with the high
school and town boys combined; it
resulted in avictory for the College.
Mrs. Dillen, who gave an elocu-
tionary recital Tuesday evening,
favored us with q visit Tuesday.
The cadets have ordered their
uniforms and expect to have them
here in a short time.
Prof. Hendrix, who will have
charge of the Lutesville high school
visited at the College and hall
Tuesday.
Miss Ella Fulkerson went to
Sikeston last Thursday evening to
participate in a gold medal contest
by the W. C. T. U. DOUBLE u.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-09-28

cannot prosper without the grog-
shop. But any one with "bay-
horse" sense can see that the saloon
does not create one dollar, but it
greedily grasps the money the mer-
chant, the butcher, the baker and
others should have. Only a few
days ago [ heard this argument ad-
vanced in regard to saloons, refer
ring to some towns in California
that had lately abolished saloons
there are over 10 OF such towns in
the state-but not one word did
they say about the prosperous con-
dition Of Vina. According to this
philosophy Nina should grow very
rapidly. NJ. A. WALLACE.
Corning, Cal, August 25, '05.