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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
BOARD or TRADE
URGES MEWLAN
Movement of State Board Regarding
Sale of Goods in Bulk
no wRITE 40 LkGIsLAToks
Asking Them To Favor Passage of
BiII-Water Committee
Reports Progress.

The directors OF the CIarksburg
Board of Trade at their regular
semi-monthly meeting in the Waldo
hotel Friday evening among other
matters Endorsed the movement re-
Gently started by the State Board OF
Trade relative to the passage OF a
law in this State controlling the sale
of goods in bulk
To Write To Legislators.
Secretary C. E. Lamberd was
Authorized to write letters to State
Senators Thorn and Ashburn and
State Legislators Hart and Riblett
Informing them Of the Endorsement
of the Clarkbsurg Board of Trade
and urging them to favor the pas
sage OF such law at the forthcom-
ing session of the Legislature. The
directors were unanimously In
favor Of the proposed law.
The Proposed Law.
This law relating to the sale OF
goods in bulk exists in twenty-one OF
the states at present and is OF vital
importance to the commercial in
terests. Tt has as its object the pre-
venting of a merchant from selling
his stock in bulk. as is now often
done. without the consent Of the
creditors and skipping out without
making any settlement with the
creditors. On the other hand the
new purchaser, who often secures
the stock at from 20 TO so per cent
of its value can not be
Held Responsible
unless 1t can be shown that the two
were acting together intentionally e
defraud. The result is that good:
in stock. upon which money is otter
still owing. pass from the control o.
| the old owner TO the new and to the
entire loss o fthe original dealer. AZ
effort was made to have such Law
passed at the last session OF the leg
islature. but in the rush at the close
the bill failed to get through
though up to its last reading.
At the meeting Of the board the
water committee was authorized t.
engage the services of a competent
Hydraulic Engineer
10 make surveys and estimates o,
necessary improvements including {
filtration plant for the Clarskburt
water works. with the view o.
recommending a bill to the STATE
Legislature for passage. providing fol
the voting upon bond issue to raise
the money for these Improvements
This committee has been in negotia
ton with several skilled engineer:
But has not yet closed any contract
A report of progress was made. The
committee hopes to make final re
port at the next meeting of the di
rectors.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
ITO TAKE CHICKENS TO
POULTRY EXHIBITIONS
wilson s Lewis WIN Enter EshfbRss
in Number Of the Big shows
Of the Country

W. H. Lewis and E N. Wilson.
of the firm of Wilson & Lewis. the
well known poultry fanciers. win en-
ter exhibits in most of the big poul-
Try shows of the. country this sea
son. They viii have some of their
high bred fowls al. the Buckhannon
show. at Charleston. at Cincinnati.
Ashland. O.. Fl. Wayne, Ind, Pitts
burg and other places Mr.. Lewis
goes TO Buckhannon Monday ar.i
will take in number of the shows
and Mr.. Wilson VIII finish up the
circuit. The white rocks and bun
leghorns they have raised from Inn
ported stock are attracting much
attention among fanciers and they
will likely take a number of prizes.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
ANOTHER WOMAN
SENT TO JAIL
Della winters Arrested For Drunk
enness and Disorderly Conduct
Two Drunks Also jailed.

Besides the raid cases which
mayor Harmer had at the regular
session of police court this morning
and which are published elsewhere
in the Telegram, there were three
other prisoners punished for onenses
one of them being a woman. The
latter was Della Winters. who was
crested in Glen Elk BY Ofacer
Brooks for being drunk and disorder
" and using loud and boisterots
language. She was found guilty
and sent to Jail for three days in
default of the payment Of fine OF
So and costs. The other two were
pain DRINKS who gave their names
as John Jones and John Dulinger.
They were sent to jail for three days
each In default Of the payment OF
fines of So and costs.
Saturdays session of police court
was the longest held for some time.
about two hours being taken up in
hearing the different cases. There
were I'VE women prisoners In the
court larger number than has APP
peared at one session for long
time.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
Cren7ated Himself in
A Blaze Of Ihiskey

Lewis B. Frey, former Mounds
vile saloon keeper, ended his life
in sensational manner in T. B..
Dolan's saloon. at Benwood juno
ton, about midnight Friday. His
dead body, burned to crisp, was
found shortly after midnight by
Squire" Lilly, bartender, who
was aroused by smoke from the
blaze which was rapidly eating into
the floor and would soon have had
the entire building In a mass OF
flames.
The dead man is supposed to have
fred his clothes after saturating
them with whiskey. and then lay
down on the bed. where he died, ap-
parently in terrible agony.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
PLEASANT AND
VERY PROFITABLE
Weeks Engagement Of the Devonde
Stock Company Comes To n
Close Tonight.

After a very pleasant and profit
able week s engagement at the Grand
the Chester DeVonde Stock Company
win bring their stay in this city to a
close tonight. The bill for the even
ing will be 1.-The Union Working
Man"
The plays and players OF the De-
vonde company have made gooo
Impression upon the theatregoers.
and hose of new made friends will
follow the fortunes of this company
with friendly interest. Mr.. De-
vonde's plays are both entertaining
and interesting, and his supporting
company are all artists. Mr.. De
vonde In the dual role Of author and
actor is highly successful In both
The future visits of Mr.. DeVonde
and his players viii be welcomed
hearty by the playgoers here,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
| little Tot Of a Girl
Lost III the Country
Mary shafter. Aged Seven Years,
Travels All Day All Alone
Many Miles.
On WAY TO GRANDSIorHER's.
Farmer Picks Her Up and Police
Deliver Her Here To
Her Father.

The police had the custody Of a
girl few hours FRI
day night She may have been LOST
At any rate She had set out on a
long journey. being on her way afoot
from her home at Phoenixvflle 10 In
terstate, to visit her grandmother,
she stated.
The little runaway girl is Mary
Polling Shafter, daughter OF John
Shafter, of Phoenixville- Her
identity was disclosed. when she
told the police her name. where she
lived and where she was going. They
first called up Interstate but obtain
ed no Information in the matter
Next they telephoned Thompson
store. at Phoenixville, but without
success until John HugiH learned
the purport of the message. He was
the only one in the store that knew
the girls father, and he Immediately
notified Mr.. Shafter, who came to
the city at 9 o'clock and took his
little runaway daughter home.
Travels All Alone.
Inc girl tG1l uOluS dOOuI IL v etSS-@
Friday morning and walked this
way. She arrived at the west end
of the city between five and siS
O'Clock and turned up the West NIL
ford road. She had not gone far
that way until a farmer with road
wagon leaving the city for home
overlook her. He lifted her into his
wagon. thinking she resided little
farther out. but. when -he failed TO
mention home or express desire to
get out, he became uneasy and drove
back to the home Of John Williams
explained to Mr.. Williams how ne
came in possession of the girl. and
left her there.
Mr.. Williams gave her supper and
at first thought to keep her al
night. but was advised it would be
better to bring her to the city anc
let the police locate her parents. BIC
did this arriving here about o'clock
and by the good work of the police
she was in her fathers custody at )
O'Clock as stated.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
WILL eliminate
THE DEAD BEATS
West virginia Hotel Keepers To
Prosecute Those Who Give Fraud
ulent Checks and Drafts.

The West Virginia Hotel Keepers
Association at Huntington this week
adopted resolution which includes
in it's fundamental points a ruling
that any person who gives fraudu-
lent check or draft to any member Of
the association shall have his name,
address. description and all other
things necessary for identidc cation
handed to the chief of police. Also
similar information viii be furnished
to all members of the association
that the guilty party's apprehension
may be facilitated. Arrangements
VIII also be made for the prosecution
Of such an offender by an attorney
especially appointed by the associa-
ton for the purpose.
Any person who fails to liquidate
lust indebtedness to any member Of
the association win have information
published regarding himself and his
deiinquencies and It win be impossi.
Bile for him to obtain credit from any
member Of the association while such
indebtedness remains authenticated.
D
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
SMITH GETS APPOINTMENT
As Postmaster at Parkersburg After
Hard Fight.

It is announced that Congressman
Harry woodyard has recommended
the appointment of Frank S. Smith
as postmaster at Parkersburg to
succeed the present incumbent.
There was warm contest by several
applicants, but, as predicted by the
Telegram exclusiv ely few weeks
ago. Mr.. Smith is the winner. The
appointment is well deserved and Mr..
Smith wfn be an excellent postmas-
ter. Postmaster Gibbens retires
with honors.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
CLASS Factory
MAY CONE HERE
Manager Comes To This City From
NEorgantown To Look Into
the Matter.

Louis Kaufeld. manager of the
Star Glass Company. has gone TO
Clarksburg with view Of relocating
the factory there, says the Morgan
town Chronicle. He will also visit
one or two other cities in which the
factory may be induced to rebuild
The people Of Randall have sub
scribed for more than $1,000 worth
of stock. without other solicitation
than that made through the press.
In Morgantovn there has been no
subscription. Unless $4,000 worth
Of the stock is subscribed for within
about a week, says Secretary w. W.
Smith. the factory will not be rebuilt
at Randall.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
eoFFs DECISION

The recent decision Of Judge
Nathan Cor In the case of the Cres-
cent Liquor Company against the
United States Express Company
created wide interest and similar
proceeding. it is generally under
stood, viii be instituted shortly In
the Southern district OF this State
against the Adams Express Company
The suit is In process OF forming
now. The decision relates to whis-
key shipments.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
8 s SI RgR Ra6n

part OF the body dpendent on the bIood 1o
necessary fluid be kept free
We are Tor
~ the and affects the general iai: eliminates IN
and t
differ affections show that diseased
cond of Irritating
result unhealthy matter the
blood and srofu1a Contagious Blood Poison ETC.
that long as
the Some are born with
blood and the effect manifested IN various
pld weak GLANDS
the and usually the body not fully dsveloped
strong blood In all oooc
troubles has proved itself It goes down INTO M
posons fosgn matter and
makes pure Nothing reaches
Ike particle OF taiat
pues blood supplies it with the
establishes the foundation for good health
Diseases Contagious
and all blood diseases and disorders cured
s. made of herbs and baT and IS the sing
Of purifiers medical advice desired
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA Ga
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
BABY DIES.

olive v. Hurst. nine-months-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Hurst
who reside near the coaling station
on the Short Line railroad, near this
city. died at 6 o'clock Saturday
morning Of kidney trouble. Funeral
services WIN be held at the home
Monday morning at 1890 o'clock
and the body viii be taken to Con-
huence for burial.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
VISITOR FROM OREGON

Mrs. Rhoda David arrives here to-
day from Croy, Oregon, to be the
guest of her brother-in-law, James
N. David, q few days. She once
taught school In this county, but lo-
Gated In Oregon twenty-five years
ago and has not visited this county
for eleven years. She is quite well
remembered at Rockford.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
ARMY COLLECTS MONEY
In Pots For Christmas Dinners For
the Poor OF the City.

The Salvation Army is engaged in
a very worthy cause. The Army has
pots stationed at the street corners
as receptacies for money donated by
the public for Christmas dinners for
the poor. It is hopes there win be
a liberal response and that sufiic-
lent amount may be raised to pro-
vide every needy person, old or
young, with Christmas feast.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
PARKER GIVES BOND.

Hunter Parker. who was recently
sent to all here to await trial In
federal court on the charge Of sell
ing intoxicating liquors in violation
of the government laws, executed
bond before %. s. Commissioners T.
S. Spates Saturday afternoon for his
appearance at<federal court at Park
ersburg at the forthcoming term, and
was .raleasad
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
susndoNED 10 CENTURY.

Humane Agent BENJAMIN Brown
Stout has been summoned to Gem
tury in Barbour county to look after
three children in a Boggess family
there, who are in distress and need.
He win go there Sunday to look af-
ter them.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20

alien corViacing poor SAhaN ene StdneyS,
M, hiscder are out of order. =,
Ae1s1 1890 what 10 no.
.,,e~,. = comfort IN the knosiedge so.
ast. - .-nressed. that Dr.. Kuae-'s,
S,ssn the great Sidney remedy.
srisIis every wish in curing Tiiel,...s;iisr ii,
n ,.;s i, She back. kidneys. liye-, biasder
~ -, . - y,art Of the urinary passage
~ + e = inability to hol5 wSeer'
and scaiding pain in passing i, or bad
s .;sa - foIioSiug use Of liquor, VINE or
s snss .,,,d overco,nes that unpleasant ne
e ces.i &C, Of being compelled 10 90 ossen
dnr;ns the day, and to get No many
.; ~, e sd,-ine The night. The nrid and
az s.- ~. effect of Swamp-Root
i; ;s so s Tealized. It stands the highest
for its wonderful cures OF the nest dis
~. =; eases. IF you need siie,iicne
,,o es, si,er,id have the best. Solo. sv drug
sss.s s :, f;fty-cent and one-doliar Sises.
s' Tor :, MAJ, "a have sample bottle and a
hook that tells all g--
about Il. bothsent free 4
by mail. Address DR.. 81. & :,;slia
Tilmer s. Co, Bing-
ban,ton. n. y. When HoOs's s-A"p-Ro-.
writing mention this paper and don't
make any mistake. but remember the
name Or. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and
the the address, Bingharnton. n Y,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
BOMB THROWN
At THE GOVERNOR
As he Is Driving On the Street But
He Is Only Slightly
Injured
fBy Associated Press.l

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 15-An-
other attempt on the life OF Admiral
Dubasor, governor general of Mos
COW, was made here this afternoon.
He was driving when two men hurl-
ed bomb at his carriage. It ex-
pIoded but only slightly wounded the
Admiral The wou1d-be assassins
were arrested.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
WAR DOGS
[)N[EASHED
Two Regiments of Soldiers Are sent
To Hold the Japanese
MANY LITTLE BROWN MEN
- -
Alarm the Government and Action
Taken May Be a Real
War Alarm.
rBy Associated Press. ]

HONOLULU. Dec. 15-oficers Of
the Transport Thomas today am
nounced that two regiments would
be rushed Immediately to the island
in anticipation Of trouble with the
Japanese.
They refuse to give out details
bearing on the call for troops or the
reason why the government feels
that soldiers are necessary in the
Islands which are at this time over
run by little brown men.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
POLICE OFFICER IS
SHOT IN THROAT
BY An Alleged Car Burglar. Who
Proves To Be q Rail-
road Brakeman
rBy Associated Press.l

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 15-In a
desperate fight with an alleged car
burglar at the Big Four freight
house today, Big Four Railroad OF
feer Edward Dorgan. was shot in
the throat and seriously wounded.
The shotoing WIS done by Isaac
buckingham. a Baltimore & Ohio
brakeman, who was captured.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20

Kennsdy,s Laxative Cough Syrup
drives out the cold aZd stops the
cough. Contains Honey and Tar.
Free from any opiates. Conforms to
the National Pure Food and Drug
Law. Pleasant to take. Sold by
Stone g Mercer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
CABINET CHANGES.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. is
Attorney General Moody will be
sworn In as an associate 3ustice. Of
s,the Supreme Court on Dec. 18th.
The changes in the cabinet contin-
gent on Moody's retirement will also
take place on that date.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
DEATH OF CHILD.

The infant child of Bessie swiger,
Of WiIsonburg, died Saturday morn
ing at 9 o'clock after an illness, aged
four months. The funeral viii take
place from the mothers home Sum
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Burial
w.ll be in the TIttro cemetery. S
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
ooNNEcrlNG OIL WELLS.

A force Of sixty men are at work
for the Reserve Gas Company and
the Hope Gas Company at Wilson
burg laying pipe lines connecting
the oil wells on the Moore, Garrett.
Gawthrop, Potter and other farms
with the big main which runs
through that section.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
CRUISER LAUNCHED.
rnx ...oe,a.ed pr..s.1

fBY AS8ocIAxe0 FtesGJ
NEWPORT NEWS. Va. Dec 15-
The United States armored cruiser
Montana was today successfully
launched at the Newport News ship
wards In the presence Of large
number Of people. The vessel was
chrfstened by Miss Minnie Conrad.
Of Montana. It is about fifty-eight
per cent. completed.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
NEW GIRL BABY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jason Kester. Of
Quiet Dell. are the proud and happy
parents of a baby girl which the
stork brought them Thursday morn
ing.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
CuRTss RELEAsED.
fHy Associated Press.l

DAYTON, O.. Dec. 15-David
Curtis. the half-witetd fellow who
was tried for the murder of Dona
Gilman today. but was released on
the ground that the prosecution
failed to show he was connected
with the crime.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
: ++++ ++44+++++++
: HELD Up FOUR MEN
? AND IS SHOT DEAD.

j. MANSFIELD, O., Dec. IS
+ After holding up four men,
: Bert Hollingswcrth. aged IS,
: encountered Police Captain
!. Hanks. and in battle which
: followed Holiingsworth was
; shot and killed.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20

Frank shuttlesworth was In Nc
Keesport Saturday on business.
A. F. Wilmoth, OF Elkins, Is q
city business visitor.
G. N. Hawkins. of Weston, is a
visitor In the city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20

J. R. Edwards is home from Fair
mont, where he attended to business
Oscar, G. wilt, cashier Of the
Salem National bank Of Salem, was
prominent business visitor here
Saturday.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20

Daniel Boughner. ST.. was up
street Friday evening looking hale
and hearty. he viii celebrate the
ninetieth anniversary Of his birth the
thirtieth OF the present month
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20

Carney Christie. of Fairmont, was
the guest of Houston G. Young Sat
urday.
Henry Keenan, spent last night in
Fairmont. looking after the inter
ests of the West Virginia Casualty
Company.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
other Mates.

Several other matters were attend.
ed to by the board, among them be
ing propositions for the bringing OF
several new industries here, but on
these subjects there is nothing ready
to give out as yet.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20

ascSiineas orset-
tIingndscatesan
unhealthy CON
ditiou oijhe lid
reys; stains
yous linen Il Is
evidence OF kid
ney trouble too
frecuen; desire
to pass i, or pain
IN the back Is
- -
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20
Thousands Haze kidney
IT01Ele snd NsYa Suspect i.

rs,i : hottie or common glass with your
vste J. -,,,s lSfit stand twent, -;Ou- hours :
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20

Charles Stout spent lsst NIGHT In
Fairmont.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Cross could not pay
their fines and were sen. to jail for
ten days. They we're punished on
SEe charge Of keeping house OF III.
fame. Ada Riley, Clara Shook and
Flossfe Cross were also sent to jail
for ten days each in default OF the
payment Of their fines. The Others
paid their fines and were released
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-04-17
IDENTIFICATION OF PARKS
is PENSACOLA'S AMBITION
HAS
NOW OPENED
SEVERAL SPEAKERS ADDRESSED
THE VOTERS AT ROBERTS
LAST NIGHT.

As announced, Hon. John S. Beard,
candidate for the state senate, open
ed the campaign at Roberts in pre-.
clnct 6 last night. The gentlemen
accompanying Mr. Beard were most
Hospitality entertained at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ. Bon ia.
The meeting was he'd at the school
house anu Prof J. NJ. Tate, who was
elected TO pres de, Introduced the
speakers, r. P. Reese, James NJ An
drews, candidate for county commits
sioner from District No. 3, and John
5. Beard for the state senate. These
candidates had the pleasure OF adj
dressing a large and enthusiastic
crowd, among whom were a number
of ladies'.
Judging from the attendance at this
the first meeting of the campo On
great interest will be shown bv the
voters and a large vote will no doubt
be pol.ed. The speakers were listen
cd 10 with close attention and the
speeches well received. Mr.. Beard
speaks at Century tonight, and prob
ably other speakers AMI candidates
VIII also be in attendance
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-04-17
PatchOuli.

The plant from which the we'll known
perfume patchOuli is obtained is a ma
tive Of India and of China. 1t is also
grown in CeylOn. Paraguay and the
French island of Reunion. 1t first be-
came generally known in Europe about
1850 At that time India shawlS com
manded immense prices, and dealers
were accustomed to identify the gen
u;ne articles by their oIOr, as they
were perfumed with patchouli. French
manufacturers. acting upon this hint.
imported the patchouli plant for the
purpose Of pertaining their imitation
India ShawlS. Afterward perfumers
took up the cultivation of the plant Old
their own account