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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
SCHOOL BOARD IN
MEETS TOMORROW

The county school book. hoard
meets tomorrow morning at eleven
o'clock in the county ourtSroom at
this meteing the text books for, use
in the county schools will be selected.
A number Of representatives Of
school book publishing houses are in
the city, There are eight firms
represented in all, among them be.
ing Grimm & Company, Dc.
Heath & Co., of Boston, the Ameri-
can Book Company, Appleton,
Scribners and others. It is not
probable that any changes viii be
made in the school books at this
meeting.
The board is composed of V. L.
Highland. city; J. S. Law, Good
Hope: NJ. II. VanHorn, Salem
John c. johnson, Bridgeport: C.
A. Lawson, city: i. B. Moore. city
7. J. Parrish, Wallace, and F. L.
Burdette, city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
CITY BOYS
NOT AT FAULT

Boys claiming to be connected
with the sensational shooting incl
dent at Broaddus Institute deny the
report that they were the aggressors.
To the contrary they say the incident
was Just the opposite. True, the
Broaddus boys did the shooting.
They say they ran across Broaddus
boys, who they claim fesout steae
ing chickens, when they were sup
posed TO be in the dormitory asleep.
And when discovered in the act Of
robbing a hen roost the Broaddus
boys fired on the city fellows and
beat a retreat for the college. The
city boys also deny that they visited
the dormitory or made any disturb
ance whatever except to discover the
Broaddus boys stealing chickens.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
STATE
BOARD
TOMORROW

The State Board Of Public Works
will arrive here from up the West
Virginia & Pittsburg railroad to-
night and will SIT at the court house
at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning as a
board of review of the late real es-
tate assessment. In this. county the
board will find that the land asses
sors did their work we'll and the peo-
ule are satisfied. The county court
held special session to hear griev-
ances and there were comparatively
few complaints, and these were most
ly satisfactorily adjusted. 1t is a
matter of pride that the board will
find such satisfactory assessment
all round and so few who feel ag-
grieved. The work was done in
compliance with the new Dawson
tax law and all think it well done
and are pleased to announce to the
board their entire satisfaction.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
$1,000 PACKAGE
SOLD FOR 25 CENTS

Springfield, o., Feb. I3 David
Jones, a colored man, walked into T.
clothing store in this city Yesterday
afternoon and bought q pair Of slis-
penders, costing twenty-five cents.
He made the Purchase just as the
woman cashier was wrapping up the
days cash receipts to take q the
bank. She used the same kind q
paper 70 wrap up the money and
the suspenders and got the two pack
ages mixed. As a result the celored
man GOT an even so 0and the girl
gave the suspenders to the manager
to take to the bank After the mis-
take was discovered the whole store
force turned ont to watch trains and
depots, but without avail At :
o'clock Jones walked into the store.
his wife having discovered the ms
take on opening the package.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
SENTENCE COMMITTED

Sutton. Feb. 13-Attorney Alex.
Dulin today received d letter from
Military Secretary Il 9. Aitisworth,
informing him Of the commtitation
by President Roosevelt Of the sent
eiice of Newton Ellison from two 10
one wears imprisonment at Ft. Seer
ven. Ga. He IS a son. Of a G. Eli
son, Of this county, and was ser
eeant in Battery III, Coast Artillery
Last June Ellison drew gun on
Ione Of his comrades who had given
him offence. and was tried by a mill
tary court and sentenced to two years
Imprisonment. Through Attorneys
Alex. Dalin and Earl Fox, Of tbs
place, Ellison petitioned the Presi-
dent for Communication Of sentence,
and these attorneys, accompanied by
Senator Scott and Congressman
Woodward. presented the petition, n
person on December 25th last FL
Iiison will be released from prison
next May.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
ENTHUSIASTIC
MEETING HELD
BY BASE BALL CLUB

The board of directors Of the base
ball club met last night. Owing TO
the absence of Mr.. Welch the meet
ing was held in the Telegram office.
The president and vice president
were both absent and Mr.. William
Harrington was elected chairman
The committee delegated to con-
fer with the street car company re-
ported that the street railway people
would take $500 worth of stock in
the club upon the same basis as the
other stockholders. They also
agreed to furnish sufficient nunl-
ber of cars to transport the crowds.
The fair grounds company want
$50 per month for the grounds.
Messrs. Thomas Francis and "Bull'
Smith are to go to the grounds TO-
day and ascertain if it would be pos
sible to use the contemplated grand
stand which win be used for the
races, for the ball game as well. 1t
is thought that by puttlnS the11ome
plate in the center of the track one
grand stand will do for both pur-
poses. The fair company will com
mence the construction of the grand
stand at once, and they have propos-
ed that the base ball team put the
money they would expend in small
grand stand into the large one.
The directors of the new lair
grounds will meet at the Empire
bank tonight, at which time the
committees from the base ball team
will meet with them.
On Wednesday night the base ball
club meets again and it is expected
that at this meeting final and COM
pIete reports viii be laid before the
directors.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
GREAT REVIVAL
At NORTHNEW

The most remarkable series of re-
yival meetings ever held in this Sec
tion are now going on nightly at
'Northyiew. These meetings are be.
ing held in the school house at that
place, and are conducted by the Rev.
Cunningham and the Rev. Foster,
of the United Brethren churches at
the Stealey addition and ,Adainston
respectively. Not only have the
residents of Northview become re-
ligiously stirred up but the wave
of the revival is reaching out all
over the surrounding country.
People drive to, these meetings from
miles around and all those who at
tend once come back. 1t has been
said that the great Moody in his
day never conducted a meeting in
which carnestness and enthusiasm
were more in evidence. ANY one
who would like to attend real old
fashioned revival meeting should
make the journey to Northyiew.
There have been Al conversions
and 81 accessions to the church. The
meetings win continue.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
MANY PRESENTS
FOR MISS ALICE

Washington, D. O., Feb. 10 More
than $2,00o,oO0 will go directly IN
to circulation as result Of Nick
Longworth's sWill you marry me ~
The value of the presents alone
issplaced at nearly $1,000,O00. The
present from France Is worth $25.-
600; that from Cuba, $25,oo0;
Longworth's present to the bride,
$4,000: the Taft party present, 81
500; the New York delegation.
$4,000; the Ohio delegation, $3.50
six fiaras and six diamond and pearl
necklaces are in the lot; gifts 81
priceless value from Italy, the Pope,
Prince Henry of Prussia, Prince
Louis OF Battenberg, Whitelaw Ried,
the Astors, Goelets, Millses, Wander
bits and others Of the moneyed
aristocraey.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
ADAMS EXPRESS
QUITS CITY

An important change in the ex-
press business in this section is on.
and after April /, according to we'll
accredited. advices. Upon that date
the UnitedWStates Express COM
pany viii take over The Short Lane
and Ohio river divisions Of the Bal
timore & Ohio railroad. The same
adyices state that route agent has
been over these lines checking up ae-
counts and transacting other mat
tiers preparatory to taking charge of
these lines. The Adams Express
Company BIAS been operating on
these roads exclusively the past sew
erali years, but the change means the
complete withdrawal Of that COM
pany from this community, New
Martinsyille and all stations on these
roads.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
MAYOR SHIELDS
ENTERTANNS
ELAB0RATELY

Mayor and Mrs. P. H. Shields
entertained at the Waldo last eyen-
ing. "A most elaborate banquet was
rendered the patronesses of the re-
cent reception given by Mr.. and.
Mrs. Shields, and in addition a
number of intimate friends to the
number Of about fifty. The banquet
was served in the main dining room.
a long table in the center reaching
from end to end Of the room deco
rated with candleabra encircled with
smilax was the beautiful sight that
greeted the eyes Of the guests as they
entered the room.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shields received the
guests in the reception rooms, where
slight interval spent in pleasing in
Productions and exchange of cour-
tesies, the dinner was announced at
8 o'clock and the party proceeded to
the main salle-a-manger.
Mrs. Shields was charmingly
gowned IN white and was picture
Of grace and loyeliness.
1t was indeed merry and dis
tinguished company that graced the
board, and the menu prepared for
the occasion was marvel Of culin-
airy skill. During the dinner Wells
orchestra tliseoursed the latest airs
from the favorite operas, The
toasts, wit and epigram flew fast and
furious across the board, and the
time flew on wings of lnirth. 1t was
at 12 80 a. m. that the happy guests
said their adieus TO their genial host
and charming hostess.
Those fortunate enough to be
among the lucky participants will
always treasure in them this occas-
ion as one Of the most delightfully."-
appointed social functions they had
ever attended, and loudly do they
sing the praise Of the hospitality and
good cheer Of Mayor and Mrs. P. III.
Shields.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
CHARGES MADE BY MABEL BRENNAN AT trial
ACCUSES THEM
OF BLACkMAIL

to them. She said she never sold
linn any whiskey or beer.
The woman admitted that there
was government license in the
! same house, but was not required to
say in whose name it was.
AT the conclusion of the hearing
the justice held the woman for
court under bond of 800 to appear
and $500 not to sell any more. In
default she was committed to Jail.
The Telegram had not intended
publishing the names of these parties
when this was originally written,
but since they came into our private
Office and threatened us with bodily
harm, the Telegram here gives hem,
as " are not going to be bluffed.
The constable's name is ". Guy
Merritt and the lawyers Charles W.
Moore.
w. G. Morrison swore ont war
rant against Merritt and Moore be-
fore Justice George H. Gordon for
making threats against him and
Others. They appeared before the
Justice and confessed and gave bond
to keep the peace for six months.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
SURPRISE PARTY
At TIN WEDDING

a number Of the friends Of Mr..
and Mrs. @. W. MeKeehan gave
them pleasant surprise last even
ing. 1t was the tenth anniversary
of their marriage. -As each one Of
fered congratulations to the surpris-
ed and happy couple, white carfla-
tions and a useful kitchen utcnsil
we're given them. A short literary
program was rendered which was
aniusing and appropriate to the oc-
casion. Choice refreshments were
served from bright tin plates and tin
Guns. the cups Of the bride and
rroom being tied with white ribbon
The friends departed with wishes
hat they MIGHT all be here to cele--
brate the golden wedding.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
AFTER PLAIT'S SCALP

Washington, D. c., Feb. l3-A
petition asking for the expulsion Of
Senator Platt. of New York. from
the Senate, was laid before the SEN
ate yesterday. The document was
signed by G. W. Post and alleges
that Plat should be deprived of his
seat because as president of the
United States Express Company, he
is an officer of a combination OF
trust consisting Of all the principal
express companies of the counfry,
The petition was referred to the
committee on privileges and elec,
tons.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
BARNEY NOTE
NOT IN CASE

In stating the particulars of the
assignment made by Barney & Cohen
milliner, the Telegram was in
error relative to the note Of $3.50
given by Mrs. Barney to Mrs. Cohen,
when they began business. This
note remained unpaid until it was
agreed to assign, at which time it
was delivered to Mrs. Barney in the
adjustment OF the business for the
purpose Of assignment ana sgSasS fully
discharged. Thus it does not figure
in the settlement of the business by
the assignee, The assignment is FOR
the purpose Of winding up the bnsir
ness and dissolying the partnership.
81
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
SHOOTING AFFRAY
At DLUEFIELD!

Bluefeld, W. Va, Feb. 1s-G !.
Bailey shot and instantly killed Sam
Carr, at Mataka, yesterday. There
had been bad feeling between the
two men for several yars, and WIN
Bailey returned to his home from a
visit he found Carr talking to his
wife and ordered him 10 leave the
premises. Carr was drinking and
reached for his pistol, but was shot
through the head by Bailey before
he had time to get his pistol. Both
men are prominent.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
BRIDEGROOM
IS A WOMAN

r i VI
John Allaine Whitman and Miss
Marietta Kelley, cashier in res
taurant, were married at Bluefield
last week, The bride had a little
money, and some Of her friends, who
suspected Whitman's sincerity,
caused his arrest. At police head
quarters it was learned that the
bridegroom" was woman. The
prisoner viii be prosecuted for peri
ury in obtaining the marriage
license.
Il am a woman, but | have dress
ed as a man for three years. said
John Allaine Whitman. II have
worked as a man and lived as one.
4 married this girl as matter Of ac-
commodation. She said she could
not live without me. Ny real name
is Pauline Webster"
Miss Kelley declared she loved her
s'husband" and could hardly believe
what the police said. "John was
sick Friday and Saturday and part
of Sunday" she said. 'He wanted
my money, little that it vas
The bridegroom" is FIVE feet four
inches high and weighs 1856 pounds,
has strong features, and wears short
hair, smokes pipe or cigarettes and
chews tobacco. She says she is only
21 years old, but appears much old
er.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
COURT
TO Be BUSY

United States Marshal e. d.
Hupp arrived here Monday night
from the mountains, where he spent
several days looking after vioIators
of the internal revenue laws ana
serving summonses on witnesses in
a number of eases. Officer Hupp in
speaking Of the April federal grand
jury here stated that il would he a
big one and that there would be
many violators brought TO justice.
There will also be number of big
civil cases tried at the term.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
MISS JENNIE DECOMO Z.
DIES OF TYPHOID

Jennie Decomo, aged fifteen, the
daughter of d. Deeomo, died at the
residence in Glen Elk Monday even
ing at I o'clock Of typhoid fever.
The deceased was lovely Young
girl just budding into womanhood,
and the large circle of friends which
she had formed are mourning her
loss and will long cherish her mem
oy. The sympathy of the entire
community is extended to the be-
reaved family in this hour Of afflic=
tion.
The funeral will take place from
the Church of the Immaculate Con
ception Wednesday morning at nine
o'clock.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
TRAIN RUNS
into LANDSLIDE

Z The Short line train bound for.
New Martinsyille ran INTO a land-
slide near Robinson Tuesday MORN
ing. The engine was defailed and
.badlyslnashednp. The baggage car
was also derailed and injured some.
The landslide was Of such magni-
tude that trains could not get
through and an engine from the
tunnel was pressed into service 10
hiring the train back 20 ihe city
Engineer William Bull and Fireman
William Clark miracnlously escaped
with their lives and were not even
slightly injured.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
BEAVERS GETS
TWO YEARS
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, D. G., Feb. 1S-In
criminal court today George Beav-
ers pleaded guilty to an Indictment
charging him with conspiring with
former State Senator George E.
Green, of Binghamton, N. Y, and
W. D. Dorcmus, to defraud the gov
ernmentin connection with furnish
ing postal supplies and also bribery
and was sentenced to two years in
the Moundsville, W. v, penitentiary.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
Attach. $ Property

New York, Feb. 13-John s.
Jones has attached half a million
dollars worth pf property here of
George Gould, j.. Ramsey. Jr.. and
Samuel Guy, TO recover S46e. 900 Tor
services. expenses and commissions
in purchasing for the defendants
eighteen thousand acres ofscoal lands
IN southern Ohio IN 1909
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
FAIR BOARD
MEETS TONIGHT

The directors of the new fair
grounds meet tonight at the Empire
bank to arrange for the first annual
fair and race meeting which win
take place next fall. They will also
arrange the details of the ball
grounds, grand stand, etc, at this
meeting. M
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
MASONIC MEETING

A special convocation Of Adoni-
ram Chapter, No. II, r. A. NJ, viii
be held in the Masonic Temple on
Thursday, Feb. Is, at 30 p. m.
After the transaction of the busii-
ness in hand a banquet will be serv-
ed. A good attendance is desired.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
fBys Associated Pres j.

Washington, d. q, Feb. Ii--
Secretary Root before going. 10 the
Cabinet meeting today received from
the Navy department a cablegram
from Commander Sutherland, at
Monte Christi, to this effect:
.sThere is an insurrectionary small
force at Dajagon, "a miles south of
Monte Christi
Commender Sutherland adds that
there is no danger il the Defacto
government acts promptly
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
MRS. HENRY
Still LIVES

New. Orleans, La, Feb. 13
Though morning papers announced
the death Of Mrs. Maud Henry, OF
Toledo, Ohio, who arrived yesterday
N a Cincinnati sleeper in a critical
condition. is still alive with a pros
pect Of recovery. !
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
REPORTED WRECK
OF FREIGHT TRAINS

! Madison. Ind, Feb. l3-It is re-
ported that freight train ran into
another bound from North Vernon
to Louisville. at Deputy, Ind, to-
day. Conductor Bud Brown was
killed, and Brakeman Robert Graz
badly hurt. The cars caught fire.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13

IN SESSION
fBv Associated Press.

Pinsbnrg. Pa. Feb I3 3rhe
United Presbyterian Business Mem
Leaene convened here today Over
900 delegates from all Prsbytcrian
churches are present. Among the
matters to be considered are the re-
lations and responsibilities Of busi-
ness men to the church and the value
Of business men organizations and
finances
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
Arrested on Suspicion

Chillicothe, O., Feb. 13-sheris
Morrison, Of Ross county with
Pinkerton men, arrested four men
in Toleda today on suspicion Of
completely in the Bainbridge bank
on January 8. Thomas
Aloifatt. Of Toledo. is already in Jail
here on the same charge.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
attempt TO BURN
OPERA HOUSE !

Fainmonf, W. Va, Feb. 1S-fhe
fifth attempt in the past few weeks
to burn the Grand opera house,
Fairmont's new play house, was
made last night. 1neendiaries set
fire TO 4 cloak room, bnt the blaze
was discovered before much damage
was done.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
MINERS CO ON
|. STRIKE At REDHAM

Scranton. Pa, Feb. 1s-The
miners and laborers at two eollierles
Of fhe Jermine Coal Company, at
Resiham, struck today The men
claim the company has Disseminated
against them in a reduction d wages
contrary 10 the award Of the strike
commission.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-02-13
|lNSURRECT|ON STARTS
IN SAN DOMINGO.
fBy Associated Press

- Il by sAsrOVIAIVtl- Tt'ss.
Cape Haytien, Feb. l3A mes
senger from Monte Christi, San Do
mingo, reports revolutionary
movement there under General
Nancy, who Is believed to5be in favor
of Jiminez.
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Delivered to all parts 81 :
City by Carrier. Price
10 cents per week; 2
cents per copy;
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Ram or snow tonight aiiN
Wednesday colder Wed
nesday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-09
WHITING STREET RAID.

"FIylng 6quauTOIh d DUAtH oIIOIlsl
 Make Four Arrests.
 The Flying Police Squadron" doz- en strong, descended on Mary Ross house on Whiting street late Saturday night and arrested Mary on charge of keeping a disorderly house.
 The following men were also arrested and charged with lascivious carriage: Anthony Adarnshik, Alphonso Trap susk and Porpane Marrisk.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-09
Closing Prices.

Tho following are the closing priceA reported by Prince & Whitely. Bankers and Brokers. 25 Broadway, New York. ana IS Center street, New Haven:
 Bid Asked
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BISHOP BREWSTER CONFIRMS 60.
Class of Fifty Candidates at St. Paurs

Class of Fifty Candidates at St. Paul's
 and Ten at St. Johns Yesterday
 At St. Paups church yesterday morn ing Bishop Brewster administered the rite of confirmation to fifty candidates presented to the bishop by the rector, Rev. James DeWolf Perry, jr. There was large congregation present that entirely filled the church.
 The sermon was preached by the bishop. He chose for his text, Mathew x. S6: "A mans enemies shall be they of his own household"
 In the afternoon the bishop was at St. Johns church, where he confirmed ten candidates. The rector, Rev. Stew art Means, D. D., presented the class. The sermon was preached by the bish- op.
 At the morning service at St. Johns church yesterday the service was con- ducted by the assistant minister, Rev. Mir Fitzgerald Dr. Means was unable to be present as he was not feeling well.
 The bishop went to Norwalk last evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-09
The Union Trust Co
NEW uAvEu

NEW HAVEN.
 CHARTERED by the State of Con- N neetiout with authority to act as Executor, Administrator, Guardian. Re- ceiver, or Trustee, under will or deed
 Is legal depository of money paid into Court and public Trust Funds. Acts as Trustee for Municipalities. Cor porations and individuals, and admin isters trusts of all kinds Empowered to act as registrar of stocks, bonds or other evidence of indebtedness, manage sinking funds, and do all business such as usually done by trust companies.
 It also does a general banking bus mess, collecting checks, notes, coupons and receives deposits. The principal of each trust is invested by Itself and kept separate and apart from the general assets of tho Company.
 This. Company is by law regularly ex- amined by the bank examiner of the State of Connecticut
 HENRY L. HOTCHKISS, President,
 EUGENE s. BRISTOL, Treasurer.
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unlted stnte. eovernment nondu.
Bid. Asked
Boston stock Quotations.

Reported over private wire of Horn blower & Weeks. members of New York and Boston Stock Exchanges; New Haven afnce, 27 Center street
 High. Low. Bid.Asked.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-09
FRANK BOWMAN IN HOSPITAL.

Confined at Grace Hospital With Lung
 Complication.
 Frank Bowman, the we'll known for mer photographer, who for many years conducted one of the most prominent photographic establishment in this city, Is confined to Grace hospital with a serious attack of illness. It Is be- lieved by the hospital doctors that he is suffering, from some lung complication. His condition is considered quite ser- ious.