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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
NEW PASTOR
OF LUTHERAN CHURCH

Bev. L. W. Sitford, the newly
elected pastor Of the Lutheran Mis-
sion, has accepted the call to be-
come pastor Of the st. Marks Luth-
eran Mission of Clarlsburg and the
St panFs Lutheran church at Gras-
Selli He viii take charge the first
ii February. The congregations
ilaSe done well in securing 20 fine a
Young man for their pastor. Rev.
Siiferd comes from the church at
lfillersburg. Ohio. The Millers-
burg paper SAYS: "Rey. Sifferd is
promising young man. diligent
student and has a very bright future
before him. His work here has been
very satisfactory, and his resigna-
tion is a matter of deep regret.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
DALLAS AND KEEGAN
SELL INTEREST

Messrs. Charles Dallas and Pat
rick Keegan, who have. been 50 very
successfully conducting the cafe Of
the Capitol hotel in Glen Elk, dis
posed Of their interests in the same
Sunday evening to David 4. Cahill.
the owner and proprietor of the no
tel. Il is understood that the sale
was the result of a mutual agreement
between all parties concerned.
Messrs, Dallas and Keegan are
both well known and popular young
men, and it is their intention to en-
bark IN business in another locality
in the near future. Their Rans
have not matured as vet, but success
is assured them in advance in what
ever line they decide to engage in.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15

ARRESTED IN
PITTSBURC

Deputy Sheriff John II. Knox,
who went to Pittsburg SATURDAY, az
ternoon after Paul ID. Boyle ex-
treasurer of the Phillips sheet q
Tin Plate Company, wanted here for
defaleation, win arrive home On the
flyer tonight, with Mr. Boyle.
Mr.. Boyle was arrested Saturday
morning and held at the South side
police station in PittsBurg on The
charge OF embezzleiNent until siic
deputy sheriff arrived there /. brin8
him to this city to answer the charge.
His arrest was made BY Special Po-
licemen Williams and Beebe. When
questioned he admitted, it i said.
that he was wanted in CIarksburg
and said he was willing to return to
this city.
The amount in question remain
ing unpaid i between $500 and
5000, and not $4,000, as a typo
graphical error in Saturdays Tele-
gram made It appear.
Boglc's home is in Martins Ferry,
Ohio. His father is a Presbyterian
minister, and his brother is also a
clergyman, 1t is thought that fam
ily troubles are al the bottom Of the
affair, and that there are extenuat-
ing circumstances, when, when they
become known, win put the syn-
pathy Of the general public with
Boyle. He is well known in Mar
tins Ferry and has an excellent repu-
tation there.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
NEW CASTLE
BUCKS AGAINST
LEAGUE ACTION

New Castle, Pa, Jan. 15-When
thenew Tri-State League, composed
of East Liverpool, Braddock, Wash
ington, Wamesburg, Uniontown,
clarksburg and Fairmont was organ
lied last Saturday, it was stated that
at the next meeting to be held in
GAINESVILLE, either Steubenville or
Mckeesport would be taken into the
league. New Castle has determined
ID forestall such action,
AZ meeting of theAbaseball fans
here presided overby George Lamore
IT Vas decided to ask for a franchise
in the Ohio Pennsylyania-West Vir-
ginia League at the annual meeting
Of that body Tuesday at ZanesyilleS
Ohio. J.sP. Stelton, who has man
aged the Wiiliamsport, Pa, team-for
The last three years, is anxious TO
manage the club here.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
WHEELING WON
COOKING MAIN

Wheeling, w. Va. Jan. I5-It
was a disguised bunch of Pittsburg
sports that returned TO their homes
from this city yesterday. Incident
ally the contingent from CIarksburg
went back home minus their enthus-
iasm and like the Pittsburgers minus
the greater part of their money. The
,ause of their disappointment was
the result of the big cooking main
held Saturday night at a Pike street
saloon in Benwood.
Great preparations had been made
for this event and it was FIRST expect
ed that there would be over thirty
pittings, This large number did not
matesialize, however, but there were
seventeen good fights, participated
in by Pittsburg, Wheeling and
Clarksburg birds. The pittings be-
gan about IL o'clock Saturday night
and lasted until after daybreak Sum
day morning.
Wheeling birds carried off the
majority of. the contests. Out of
the seventeen fights Pittshurg only
won six, while Clarksburg did not
get look in. Wheeling captured
eleven contests without much trouble
Pittsburg wrested two of their vic
tories from Clarksburg birds so it
will be readily seen that the Wheel
ing birds were easily the superior Of
the birds brought down from the
Smoky City.
A large amount of money changed
hands as a result of the cooking
main and most Of the Wheeling
sports were able to pick up good siz-
ed rolls from their less fortunate
brothers who came heavily laden
with cash to back the Pittsburg
birds. Wheeling has consistently
been defeating the birds brought
down from Pittsburg and the back
ers of the Pittsburg birds were posi-
tive this time that they would win,
at least a majority Of the contests.
Their Judgment was backed lib
orally by the cash which was snap
ped up by Wheeling gamblers and
owners of the birds. Several thous-
and dollars, it is understood, will re-
main in this city. which only 4s
hours ago was, resting quietly in the
pockets Of the Pittsburg representa-
tivcs. Those in charge of the con-
test had no trouble in pulling it of
and a large crowd went down to see
the mains from Wheeling.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
MANHOLE
BLOWN UP
BY GAS

An explosion Of sewer gas occur
red Monday at one O'Clock, the re-
port Of which could be heard for
blocks away.
The heavy iron lid Of the manhole
on Main street, at the intersection Of
Third, was blown into the air fully
fifteen feet, and the brick paving
around the opening was torn up by
the force of the explosion. The
iron lid, which weighs fully 100
pounds, was blown up perfectly
straight and alighted within two feet
of it's former position.
Mr.. Richard Goodwin had a mar
row escape from injury, as he had
Just stepped across the manhole a
second before the explosion occur
red. The report was like that Of a
large canon, and in few minutes
the streets were thronged with peo-
pie hurrying to the scene. For
time intense excitement prevailed as
many thought some serious accident
had occurred.
An accumulation of sewer gas,
possibly mixed with a leakage from
the natural gas mains, caused the
report. A somewhat similar occur
renee happened some time ago, at the
manhole in front Of the First Pres
hyterian church, when a match was
thrown in the sewer through an
opening in the nanhole, but in. this
case the explosion was spontaneous
as no one was near the manhole ex-
cept Mr.. Goodwin, when it happen
ed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
WEDDING I0NIGHT

The marriage of Mr.. L. o. Smith
and Miss Sarah Boggess will be
solemnized at the home of the
brides father, L. Stringer Boggess,
East Main street, at 8 o'clock to-
night. Rev. John A. REYNOLDS will
officiate. The wedding will be a
kuiet home affair and only a few in
yited guests viii be present. The
attendants will be Mr.. Harry Clark
and Miss Mari. Boggess, sister Of the
bride-elect. The newly welded
couple viii leave on the 3 ~ o'clock
train for a wedding trip east. z.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
WATER
CAUSES TYPHOID

Reports Of illness from typhoid
fever are increasing every day. At
the east end IN particular the disease
seems to be particularly prevalent.
The majority of physicians agree
that the most common cause Of this
disease is as a direct result of inn
pure drinking water. At this season
of the year especitlly, when the snow
and ice begin to thaw and the spring
rains set in, the water from wells,
pumps, etc, is seldom in a condi-
ton for drinking purposes. A good
mineral water that can be obtained
at reasonable cost would greatly.
lessen the danger of fever.
There can not be a case Of fever
found in family that uses ex-
clusiyely the Francis mineral water.
This water is recommended and en-
dorsed by the leading physicians,
and it has proved by the test of
time the virtue of their endorse
ment.
In connection with typhoid fever
md Francis mineral water, the old
familiar provcrb is applicable, IAN
ounce Of prevention is worth a pound
Of cure"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
MERCER
OF MINES
OCCURS

Baltimore, Nd, Jan. 15-It is
reported, though the announcement
lack official confirmation, that the
Consolidation Coal Company has
acquired thirty-two small companies
in West Virginia.
President C. w. Watson, Of the
Consolidation Coal Company is IN
New York. Mr.. j. II. Mheelwright
vice president, is also out Of the
city. Owing TO the absence of these
two officials, it has been impossible
to obtain authoritative report con-
cerning the rumorcd deal.
Another official of the company,
however, gave negative Endorsement
to the story by saying that he pre-
ferred that either Mr.. Watson or Mr..
Wheelwright should speak regarding
the matter.
According to the announcement
the properties purchased are on the
Cabin Creek, in Southern West Vir-
,ginia. The properties are. small,
6nt, the large number of companies
that win be acquired makes the ag-
gregate interests represented very
large. In factAthe announced pur-
chase by the Constellation Coal
Company is one of the largest soft
coal deails consummated in years.
The Consolidation Coal Company
is a corporation formed under the
laws or MARYLAND in 1860. The
company owns coal property in the
Georges Creek, Cumberland regian,
and controls the Cumberland and
PENNSYLVANIA railroad, 80 miles
long. including branches.
In 1903 an alliance was formed
between the Consolidation Coal Co.,
the Fairmont Coal Co, and the SOM
erset Coal Co., the representatives
of the latter taking part in the larg-
er company's management. while
the control Of the two companies was
vested in the Consolidation Coal
Company. A controlling interest in
the Metropolitan Co~l Company, Of
Boston. was acquired in 1904.
The company has an authorized
capital Of $10.5OO,00O. Its policy
has been one Of constant expansion
and the acquisition of the large
amount of coal property in West
Virginia could be in accord with
the company's course in the past.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Company has considerable interest
in the Consolidation Coal Company's
stock.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15

CARRY OFF
MONEY

The Model Liquor State belong
ing to W. I. Griffith was burglar
lied Sunday morning. Ii is be-
lieyed the burglary happened about
2 o'clock, as two men were seen COM
ing out of the alley near the store
.at that hour.
The burglars broke the pane OF a
small window in the rear Of the
store. reached through and unbolted
the window, hoisted il and entered.
Within they seem to have done a
general ransacling, taking about
$40 from the cash register, and vine
and whiskey from the cases and bar
rels. Quite a quantity of wine and
whiskey was carried off.
They left the store by the same
way they entered and did not un-
fasten any of the doors. In leaving
they dropped 80 Cents id elnnge m
the floor, indicating hight in haste,
possibly due to fright. They can
have the forty Gems by, going back
after it.
So far no arrests have been made.
and as there is no clue there are not
likely to be any.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
NARROWLY
ESCAPED
DROWNING

George Cfiss, late candidate for
lnayer at Adainston and meat dealer
there, had very narrow escape from
drowning Saturday night in tlie
West Fork river, and 50 far as is
known one Of his horses did drown.
Al 10 o'clock that night he at
tempted 70 cross the Mines ford from
Norihyiew 10 Adamston. The
river was high and ice was floating
in big blocks. The waters were
higher than he thought and half way
out his wagon upset and all went
down together. The wagon, both
horses and Criss foated down the
river third Of a mile before Mr.
('riss succeeded in swimming
ashore. One horse also got out.
The other horse was not rescued, nor
80 Car as is now known did he escape.
Criss swan ashore at a point near
where Frank Clausson used to live
fullya third of mile from the ford
ne WIS crossing.
Sunday a party of searchers went
io tie Clausson place and got the
Wagon and harness ashore. They
expected to find the missing horse
attached to the wagon, but the ami
nal was not there though the har-
nes- lie wore was dragged out with
The wagon. Tie meats in the wagon
had Hoated away, too.
II was certainly miraculous es-
cape for Mr.. Criss, an experience he
docs not care to again undergo.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
B. & &O.MEN
WILL GET
PENSIONS

Officials of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company are having a COM
plete census made of all the employees
IN every branch and department Of
its system. The company has about
1000 persons in its service. This
will give an idea Of the magnitude Of
the work.
1t is said that a full list of those
engaged to do the work,of this vast
corporation has never been compiled.
There is a general knowledge by the
|superintendents of the several diyi-
sions, both Of the operating and Of
flee forces engaged under their super
vision. This information has never
been put into such shape as to be of
any reference to the directors and
the executives Of the road.
This work, it is understood, has
been going on for several months and
is now nearing completion. The CEN
sus will give short biographical
sketches of each emplaye. The
name, date of brit, ,time Of entrance
into the service of the company,
with promotions and different capa-
cities in which the employe has serv-
ed the road will be recorded. In
some instances, it is thought, a brief
early sketch of some of the more
important employees will be added.
This work is intended to be COM
plete and viii be compiled in such
form as to be of ready reference TO
the officers of the corporation. These
who may hereafter be added in the
future to the rolls of the company
will, it Is understood, be required TO
give the needed data at the time they
enter the service.
The purpose of this, it is general
" believed, means the Inauguration
of a pension policy by the company.
Such policy i now in force by the
Pennsylvania and some other rail-
roads, and it is understood, the Bal
timore & Ohio intends to adopt a
similar system. Officers of the com
pany was retieent about the matter,
as it has not reached the stage where
its success or its final adoption is
certain. The directors and execu-
tives have had it under considera-
tion for long time, it is said, and
the securing of the census it thought
to be the first step toward the adop-
tion Of the policy.
The plan proposes that any em-
ploye who has been m the service Of
Ithc.company for twenty years may
ask for voluntary retirement on half
pay when he or she reaches the age
of 65. When the enlploye reaches
20 years of age the retirement be-
comes obligatory at half pay.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
PR0H|BITIONIsTS
NOT TO FUSE d
lIN THIS COUNTY

3
A meeting of the county executive
committee of the Prohibition party
was held in the court house Mon
day afternoon at $50 O'clock. The
attendance was good, there being in
the neighborhood of twenty-five per-
sons present from various points IN
the county.
w. >. Zombro was elected chair
man of the committee and A. w.
Martin, of Eagle district, secretary.
The committee elected T. +. Kem-
per, Of Salem, TO I'll the vacancy
caused by the resignation. and re-.
moyat from the state Of DR. Van
Griffin, as committeeman from Ten
mile district.
+. W. Mills, of Fairmont, state
organizer, then addressed the con-
yention in a very intelligent and en-
ttusiastic manner, and was well re
ceiyed. He declared against fusion
in this county next year and was
heartily aplauded. 1t is believed
the Prohibition party win nominate
straight party ticket and not
weaken the movement or their
strength BY any manner OF fusion.
Mr.. Mills very fofciBIy pointed
out the disaster that came to the Pros
hibtiion party in this county last
campaign BY its fusion with the
Democratic party. He showed that
the Prohbitionists became greatly
divided among themselves, and that
fusion was entirely wrong to pre-
serve the integrity and growth Of the
Prohibition party. He convinced
his hearers that Harrison county :
I Republican county and that many
Republicans who would have voted
the Prohibition ticket positively re-
fused to and did not vote for the
fusion ticket, because it was mainly
made up of Democrats. He did not
believe in Prohibitionists helping to
bring about victories for the Dem
ocratic party in a Republican conn
~, or a Republican victory for that
matter in a Democratic county.
Close attention was given to Mr..
Mills remarks and it Is believed lie
sounded the slogan Of the party for
the coming. campaign
Mr.. Miiis win make a public ad-
dress at Wilsonburg tonight.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15

Charles Hollister, of Wilsonburg.
spent Monday IN the city.
Justine Rittenhouse, of Dola, wsS
here Monday on business.
II. c. Hedges, Of Lumberport
spent Monday in the city.
Captain and Mrs. Rufus Hav-
mond, Of Bristol, spent Monday IN
the city.
W. N Edgell went to Wallace
Monday ON business visit.
W L. Steele, Of Salem, spent
Monday in the city.
Deputy County Clerk 4. ID. Levi.
Is on duty today at the COUNTY
clerks Office.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
MARSHALL
FIELD is
DYING
BY Associated prass.

BY Associated Press.
New York, Jan. 15-At 9:15
o'clock this morning bulletin on
the condition of Marshall Field was
issued saying:
Near the end of the seventh day
Of the disease, Mr. Fields condition
remains critical. There is as yet no
improvement
AT 10 o'clock a. m. Stanley Field,
nephew Of Marshall Field, said his
uncle's condition was hopeless and
death appeared to be only matter
of hours.
Mr.. Field was conscious at that
time, however, and all his relatives
who are in the city were at his bed
side at his request.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
.LANHAMF S CASE
IS TRANSFERRED

George B. Lanham, = young school
teacher in Upshur county, win be
tried in federal court here for
wrongly using the mails. He was
indicted at Parkersburg, but the case
was transferred Saturday afternoon
to-the court here.
Ianham is teacher IN the Up
Ishur county schools. 1t is alleged
that through the mails, in letters
written and sealed, he represented
himself to the various publishers, or
to a number of publishers, that he
was the secretary for libraries in the
county and for the school book
board. The companies naturally
carried on correspondence with
him till they discovered that he had
no legitimate influence. 1T is al
legged that Lanham was to receive
pay for his work in behalf of the
publishers.
When the case was called Satur-
day he entered a plea OF not guilty
and F. o. Blue, attorney, defended
him. The court at this time trans
ferred the case to the next regular
term in Clarksburg.
Witnesses, including publishers
and their agents, have been sum
moned from Philadelphia and Chi
cago,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
WOODMEh WILL VOTE
ON MATTER OF MOVING

At the meteing "wednesday night
the Woodmen of the World will
dispose of the matter OF moving
their headquarters from the Pythian
building in Glen Elk to the Odd
Fellows' building, on West Main
street, 1t is not known as vet what
the action win be. A full attend
anceGs desired for the meeting We'd
nesdSS night.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
Coke Plant Bought

Cumberland, Jan. 15-J. NJ. Be
mis- & Sons. Of Bedford, Pa, have
purchased from the Rumbarger
Bros, the coke and lumber plant at
Fishing Hawk, W. Va. The con-
sideration being s65O,OOO. Rail
roads have been laid, machinery in
stalled and a large number of
dwelling houses erected, all of whici
are included in the deal.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
SGHUMLDACH BEER
TO Be SOLD HERE

The Schmulbach Brewing Com
pany, of Wheeling, win shortly open
a large storage house in this city,
with George B. Morrison in charge.
It viii be located under the Crescent
saloon. and arrangements are being
made to carry on an extensive busi-
ness. The Schmulbaeh brew is one
Of the most popular that was ever
on the local market, but the past few
wears it-has not been sold here on
any considerable scale. Il viii
doubtless prove iust as popular as
ever
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
WARMER WEATHER BRINGS
RELIEF TO GLASS WORKERS

Reports from the glass factories
statc that with the coming Of warm
II weather the discomforts Of the
blowers have disappeared. The men
ln work in their shirt sleeves now
and have thrown aside their neck
Il aicrs. The sore lips caused BY
Yeold .sr sticking to them are
haslIng zer a liberal applica-
iion OK Cords salve. and the
sore w are becoming well
again. - Slowers are all in hopes
that winters back is broken.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15

Robert Shuttleworth went to Par
kersburg Sunday night 10 visit rela-
tives and friends, and to look after
some business matters.
w. II. Webb, representing the
Penn-Wyoming Copper Company, is
expected home from Martinsburg
this week. He has been spending
several weeks in that city.
J. Z. Van Horn qualified Nom
day a. road surveyor Of precinct No.
4 IN Grant district.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
AUXILIARY TO MISSIONS
WILL GIVE A TEA

At the residence Of Mrs. Dudley
d. Britt. on South Chestnut street,
the auxiliary to missions Of the
Episcopal church will hold tea,
Tuesday evening, Jan. 16, from z
until 10 p. m. The resulting pro-
ceeds will be devoted to the interest
of missions. The public is cordially
invited to be present, and an en-
ioyable evening is promised.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
RELATIONS
ARE NOT YET
BROKEN OFF
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Paris, France, Jan. ia posi-
tive statement was made at the for
eign office today that diplomatic re-
lations with Venezuela have not been
officially broken Off.
N. Taigny, French Charge deaf
fairs, still remains at Caracas.
A rupture, however, is imminent,
though an order to sever relations
with Venezuela has not been dis
patched.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
FAHEY & COMPANY 60
INTO LIQUIDATION
Bv Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Cleveland, o., Jan. 15-P. r..
Fahey & Co., stock and grain brok-
ers, announced today that that firm
will go into liquidation and retire
from business owing to the specula-
tion Of a trusted employee and con-
tinued i'll health Of the senior mem-
Der, p. r. Fahey.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
PEDRO SENTENCED
TO JAIL HERE

Tony Pedro, of Hepzibah, was
sentenced Saturday evening in fed
eral court at Parkersburg to six
months in the county jail here and
will be brought in this week. He
plead guilty to the sale Of liquor
without a federal license.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
cain ed

James Cain. Of near Lost Greek.
who served one month IN Jail and
was fined $50 and costs for assault
upon Carl Smith. was arrested Mon
day morning BY T. NJ. Sullivan on
a capias profne in the case and
brought to Jail. He will serve 60
days, unless he pays the fine and
costs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-15
RAU GOES TO BERRyBURG

Matter A. Rau, who a few weeks
ago disposed Of the Jackson hotel.
II Petersburg, viii conduct a large
new hotel al Berryburg, Barbour
county, and has been granted saloon
license by the county court Of that
county. BE expects to DO an exten-
=ife bgsipess