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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
Samuel R Harrison Is Appointed Clerk Of the United
States Circuit Court for the State Of West Virginia
Judge Nathan Coff
Springs A Surprise

and especially to those who contend
ed themselves with the notion that
the Office could be no other place
than where it has been anchored all
these years.
Judge Cor by his action shows
that he thoroughly agreed with the
Telegram. when it advocated the
appointment of a Clarksburg man
and the removal of the main office
to the Judges home city. Every
one here is rejoicing over Judge
Cons action and showering con.
gratuIations upon the appointee.
Among others who were applicants
for the place is H. M. o'Bleness, Of
Parkersburg, to whom many thought
the appointment would go.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
CANNOT COLLECT
INHERITANCE TAX
On Estates in Process of Administra.
tion When ohio's Beatty Law
Becomes Effective.
rBy Associated Press. |

COLUMBUS, o.. Feb. 26-In two
cases brought up in the supreme
court from Hamilton county courts
to secure an Interpretation of the
Beatty law, repeating the direct In
heritance tax law, the court handed
down decisions which hold that the
exception by which the author Of the
bill undertook to exepmt estates
then in process of administration but
whose inventories were not yet fled,
invalid and void. The State will
not be able to collect any Inherit
ance tax from estates now admins
tered that had not been collected at
the time Of the repeal of the act.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
LICENSE
DIES IN HOUSE

ready to adjourn was reconsidered
and killed.
The legislative appropriations bin
was introduced in the house. The
house viii take up the general ap-
preparation bill after the afternoon
recess.
The Wheeling Board of Education
bill was vetoed by the Governor this
morning, and 1t was introduced by
Hazlett and passed by the senate.
Senator Bailey's bill providing for
a license for photographers and can
vassers went through the senate af-
ter the members discovered it was
aimed principally against firms en-
larging pictures from outside Of the
state.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
WOMAN
TAKEN BY DEATH
Mrs. Elizabeth Baxter, widow oi
John Baxter, Dies Early
Tuesday Morning.

Mrs. Elizabeth Baxter, relict Of
John Baxter, deceased, died at her
home in Adamston Tuesday morning
at 8 o'clock after an illness with
grip and other ailments.
Mrs. Baxter was IS years old and
is survived by four children as fol-
lows: Lloyd, Elmer and Clarence
Baxter and Mrs. August wickenhoov-
er. She was an estimable woman
and many friends are made sad over
her death.
The funeral will take place some
time Thursday, arrangements for the
same not having been completed as
yet. The burial win be in the I. o.
o. F. cemetery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
SLAV IS FINED
FOR CRUEL ACTS
Inmman Treatment inflicted at
Lumberport On Small
Boy.

Humane Officer Samples, of Fair
mont, was called to Lumberport to
look after case of cruelty of a
father to his twelve year old son.
The accused man was a slav, John
Halcoye by name. Some people had
informed Mr.. Sample that Halcove
stripped his boy naked and ran him
from the house. He Is said to have
stayed out in the fields without any
clothes on. The man was tried be-
fore Justice Martin who fined him
$40 and costs, amounting to $1s.O5
in all.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD.

The funesal services of Mrs. Ann
Johnston, who died at the home of
her son, James Johnston, 440 South
Chestnut street, Sunday evening at
the advanced age of 90 years, were
held at the sons home Tuesday af-
ternoon, led by the Rev. s. K. Ar
buthnot, pastor of Goff M. E. church.
The body will be taken on an even
ing train to Marietta, o., for inter-
ment.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
THOMPSON WINS
HIS GOAL CASE

failure to do so was ground for
foreclosure. He stated that it was
also shown that the company had not
maintained the internal develop
ment and had not kept the property
in physical condition. He also stat
ed that the cutting of the timber was
not necessary but was really repre-
hensible.
After delivering his opinion the
court took recess until in the after
noon to allow the attorneys time to
prepare the decree and to consider
the name of receiver to be ap-
pointed under the decree.
A cash sale was decreed and s.
L. o'Neil, of Barbour county, was
appointed receiver with bond at $780,
OoO..
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
Receiver is Appointed and Sale o.
Property May Be Made After
Ninety Days.

The property of the Philippi Col
liers Company located in Barbour
county will be sold in ninety days
under the hammer unless the ven
doris lien of sS1s,OOO is paid before
the expiration of that time. That
was the decision of Judge Goff Tues
day morning in federal court in the
suit of A. Thompson, of Philadel-
phia, against the company.
The judge decided the deeds and
the notes should be construed to-
gether. He also stated it was bind
ing on the defendant to pay the in
terest annually and the company's
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
Speaker Rules $3.50 License Bill
Out and ON Appeal to House
is Sustained.

CHARLESTON, Feb. 26, Especially
Senator Bailey's bill regulating
and defining trusts was reported ad-
versely by the judiciary.
A bill by Preston to fix the saloon
license tax at $3.50 and granting
counties the right to vote on license
was ruled out by the speaker and on
an appeal being taken the speaker
was sustained.
The anti-trust bill was introduced
in the house by Holle. A motion Of
Marshall to appoint committee to
notify the house that the senate was
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
RESPITE FOR CONDEMNED MAN.

HARRISBURG. Pa, Feb. as
governor Stuart has granted respite
to Frank Polkis, who was to have
been hanged at Philadelphia today,
until after the March meeting Of the
board Of pardons. Polkis' attorneys
have applied to the board for a COM
mutation of his sentence to life i'm
prisonment.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
BOOK BOARD
IS IN SESSION

A. Lawson, of clarksburg, and j.
Walter Duncan, of Adamston. The
absentee was John c. johnson, Of
Bridgeport, who is in Virginia.
The object of the meeting was to
adopt text books for the schools of
the county for the coming school
year.
Virgil L. Highland is president of
the board and wayman Ogden sec
retary.
The board made no changes but
re-adopted the books now in use.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
For the Purpose of Advertising Some
Text Books to Be Used in the
Public Schools.

The annual meeting of the Har-
rison County school book board was
held in the court house Tuesday az
ternoon with eight of the nine mem
bers present. Those present were T.
]. Parrish, of Wallace; Moses Van
horn, of Salem; James S. Law, d
Good Hope; Virgil L. Highland, F.
L. Burdette, wayman Ogden and c.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
TO INITIATE CLASS.

A class of candidates will be ini-
tiated by the local lodge of Elks at
the meeting to be held in the lodge
hall on Third street tonight and af-
terwards social session including a
luncheon, will be held. All mem
bers are urged to be in attendance.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
FIRE UNDER CONTROL.

The fire which has been burning
in the Scion mine for some time past,
Is now under complete control. Al
though the mine has been running
more or less all the while, 1t was at
quite disadvantage. but it is now
thought that full operations will be
resumed by the middle of the pres
ent week.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
CLERICAL ERROR
And Not Theft, Cause of Shortage in
Chicago sub-Treasury.

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Feb. 2s-Govern-
ment officials, investigating the dis
appearance of $173,oOo from the
sub-treasury here, are of the opin-
ion that there was no theft and that
the shortage was the result Of a
clerical error.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
DIES AT SALEM.

Mrs. Thomas Peppers, sr., an aged
lady, Is dead at Salem. The fueral
took place Tuesday morning at 10
O'Clock In the Baptist church there
and interment was in the Mt. olive
cemetery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL
For the Two-Cent Railroad Fare
Regulation in Indiana.
fBy Assoclated Press.l

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 26-
Governor Hanly today signed the
Bland two-cent railroad fare act. 1t
goes into effect with the publication
of the laws about May /.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
STRICKEN OUT
Is Ohio River Dam Seven Provision
in Rivers and Harbors Bill.
[Ry Associated prsss.1

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26-The
conferees of the two houses on the
rivers and harbors bill have almost
reached an agreement and expect to
report today. The provision for
lock and dam No. on the Ohio riv-
er has been stricken out.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
HARRnAN on STAND.
TBy Associated press,I

NEW YORK. FEB. as-E. H. Har-
riman was again witness before
the interstate commerce commission
today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26
Frank 3. KELLOGG

Mr. Frank Kellogg who special the
Interstate Commerce Commission lives ST. Kellogg
made big legal reputation acting
general counsel for the Range Railroad He made
while representing the Ator
ney General of the United States recent pros
ecuuon Of the Standard Company.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-26

We axe lAe only payer n the city
taking she Associated Press reports.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10
CONFIRMED OF RECORD.
Resolution Providing for A. g. c. New
Belt Line.

Among the matters sent to the
county clerks Office for public record
yesterday, was the following resolu-
tlon passed by the board of directors
OF the Astoria e. Columbia River
Railroad Company, at Its last meet
ing In Portland. and certified here, for
record by Secretary G. 8. Mcleod,
OF the board, as follows:
Resolved, That this corporation be,
and is hereby. authorized and empow-
cred to construct, operate and main
tain, branch, or side line, from some
point on its railroad line as now con-
structei, at, or near, the town OF War
renton, in Clatsop county, State Of
oregon; thence, by some practical
route, in a general westerly direction,
TO, or near, the beach of the Pacific
ocean; thence, in a southerly direction,
along, or near. said beach, to the town
Of Seaside, In said county and state;
the termini of said branch or side
line being Warrenton and Seaside"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10
A CONTINUOUS JOKE.
How Dell SeulIy Started an Avalanche
Of Humor.

For practically 100 days that block
Of Eleventh street, which Hes between
Commercial and Bond streets, and has
the distinction Of running right In
frCnt OF Dell Scullys smokery, has
been In condition to warrant the
quickest and fullest kind Of repairs,
and has been barricaded by the street
commissioner az against vehicles OF
all sorts, but no attempt has been
made to put II In shape, or IL likely
TO be made until the new charter
amendments come back from the Su-
prcme Court. The consequence is the
street has become source OF fun
for the dwellers thereon, chief Of whom
Ia Scully.
Yesterday Scully posted a few RI
diculous signs on the barricades on
the street. and these set the pace for
very deluge OF funny business, emu
anating from all parts Of the business
section. Every merchant and clerk
with an odd. fanciful, farslcal, satlr-
ical. scornfui, humorous. pithy idea
has put II in conspicuous black and
white and hung 1t on the much
abused thoroughfare AMI the display
is drawing hundreds Of amused visit
ors from all parts Of the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10
WILL STAND IN.
A. & C. Official Declares Company Will
Stand by Astoria.

In conversation yesterday morning
with General Passenger Agent ]. c.
Mayo, Of the Astoria & Columbia Riv-
er Railroad Company, that gentleman
informed reporter of the Astorian
that his people will be only too glad
to take an equal hand In the compil-
alton, distribution and cost of a fold
er, in which the industrial advantages
of this city AMI county shall be duly
and fully exploited.
Mr.. Mayor deprecated the idea Of
advertising the city as a summer re-
sort, and said he could not assist in
any venture of that kind; but as to
an industrial exhibit, he was ready at
any time to take a hand, and he in
sisted that II this were done at ALL
1t must be done in large, handsome,
thorough way, or not at all, since the
modern folder is a real creation, at
tractive, meaty and signifying some
thing, and not a mere medium to be
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

The Fox Case-It is admitted now
that c. Roy Fox, the young man in
Jail here, charged with murder, in the
case Of Blanche Day, does not want
preliminary hearing In the minor
court, and will stay in durance until
the grand jury, which will undoubt-
edly be summoned in the circuit court
for February IS, shall pass upon the
merit of the charge ani find, or not
find, a true bill.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

5 pairs of Sox, good wool
en- to cotton Sox, regular
price 25c to 3 for $1.O0
at Wise's removal sale 5 pairs
for $1.00.
HATS. formerly 50 to 81
now 81 cents at Wise's re-
moval sale.
All new Neckwear and Sus-
penders worth from 80 10 rs
cents now 30 cents at Wise's
removal sale.
Boys Suits reduced from
75c to $500 at Wise's remov-
al sale.
Aoc caps lot loc at wise S
removal sale.
$1.25 and 81 so Umbrellas
reduced to 85c at Wise's re-
moval sale.
Mems Suits reduced from
$3.50, $500 and $3.50 at
Wise's removal sale.
Winter Overcoats as well
as top coats reduced almost !
one-half at Wise's removal
sale. !
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

It's patrons under undue advantage, 1t
can with equal proprlety invade every
other line Of business along It's route.
The railroad company with cool, cal
culatlng dellbcration, has insisted in
raising the rates during the present
long period Of car shortage leaving
the unfortunate lumbcrmen with large
accumulated stocks, Cancelled orders
and In many instances q depleted cred
10
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10
Drossma akinu sehool--Mrs, NJ.

Droasmakina Sehool---Mrs, NJ. H.
Hawks. OF the dresamaking nrm OF
Hawks g. Smith. at $40 Duane street
Ia concluding very sucecasful dress
making school. whore she teaches
young ladies the art Of dressmakng
or how 70 cut and 1T and make their
own dresses. The school ~ open Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday. from 7
TO . p. m, All young ladies' are In
Hted TO come and Join tho class Prices
reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

Vague But Peasant--A rumor was
current on the streets last night thar
A. Montgomery, the patriarchial pio-
neer of this city, has taken unto him
self wife in the person OF Mrs. E.
A. williams. According to these re-
ports the happy couple took their de-
parture for Seaside on the evening
train to spend their honeymoon in that
pleasant little place. They many
friends of the bridal pair wish them
the utmost fecility in their married
life. The license was issued this af~
ternoon and It is reported that City
Auditor Olof Anderson performed the
ceremony.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10
A Misapprehension--By a mlsappre-

A Misapprehension-By mIsappre-
henslon of the facts the information
given the AstorIan in relation to the
death and burial OF the late Henry
Lee, at Portland. published yesterday
morning, an error was committed. Mr.,
Lee is now reported TO have died In
Portland on Sunday last and to have
been buried there on Tuesday last.
with Grand Army honors, at River
side cemetery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

DO you feel sleepy and not bit
like working In the afternoon Per-
haps it's because OF the kind OF lunch
you're cating--too heavy and too hard
TO digest. Why not try the Palace
restaurant On Commercial street.
where all the baking Ia done In those
famous slow process ovens, which turn
out light. appetizing wholesome
things7 You'll save money. too. u
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10
Home from sou.h--captaln Thomas

Home from South--captain Thomas
Doig has returned from n four months
visit to Southern California, Los An
geles. San Diego and other notable
points, and reports everything on the
rush down there and business i'm
mense, lie In glad to be back again,
however. and does not hesitate TO say
80. lie is In excellent health,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

Recover Stolen GoodS--Anothcr bolt
Of cloth which was stolen from the
A. kilJuen tailor shop has been re-
covered. Several OF the twelve bolts
taken are now recovered, The police
strongly suspect certain couple Of
mcn Of the burglary. nut evidence
against them In lacking and Il IL doubt
ful II they will be arrested
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

Search for Missing Girl--Anita
Smith. n young girl not more than IL
years Of age. has mysterIouHly disap-
peared while on route from her home
In Salem to Seaside. The police have
made an unavaIling search for her In
this city and have given up tho quest.
believing her TO be In Portland She
has two sisters within the shady lin
It's here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10
Police Court Ycatcrday--In police

Police Court Yesterday--In police
court yesterday Judge olof Anderson
fined vngran, forty dollars, sentence
being suspended 10 allow the prison
er II chance 10 leave the city. A man
out on bail OF ten dollars fniled to
answer the charge OF drunk and lis
orderly entered against him and his
bail was declared forfeited
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

hastily scanned and as hastily cast
aside.
It were we'll to make note Of this
friendly offer against the re-organ-
ization and early program of the big
Chamber Of Commerce.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

Mako Good Uso Of it--Thcrc In an
"odd and end" nale on just now nj
tho popular shoe house Of chns. v.
Brown. Don't fail 10 avail yourself
OF tho unusual opportunity for bar.
gains In footwear. It's up 10 youl
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

Possesses wonderful power over the
human body, removing all disorders
from your system: that's what Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea does. S5
cents, Tea or Tablets.
For sale by Frank Hart.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

Astor Temple No. 25, Rathbono Sis.
tors. will give another popular social
dance at Logan'a Hall Monday. Feb.
Al. Admission, 90 cents. 2.7-Jt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

Re.opens irving Ho,el-willIam
Rclschman, formerly OF Portland but
lately OF Chinook. has leased tho Irv-
ing hotel and viii open !, up. Eie
will conduc, a firs, class hostclry for
the accommodation OF tho public.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

We arc going to move into tho spes'
arth Building, Commercial street, be-.
tween 9th and 9th, the end Of this
week Stock much be reduced In that
time; In order TO do so. will positively
almost give goods away. Don't wait,
como at once. or you will regret this
opportunity. c. n. cooper's Great Ro-
tirinu Sale. N
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10
That's the pIacei Where7 No

That's the piaeei Whero7 No, 69s
Commercial street. You can get any
kind OF Il Valentine al prices 10 suit
you. Sentimental. comic and post
cards. Como early aud avoid the rush
at Hhr,'a Drug Store. Il
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

Don't Forget--The Liberty BELL 30
cinl ana dance at Logan's Hall on Sat-
urday night next, February .. tr
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

Tho very beat board to DO obtained
IN tho city Ii al "Tho oeeiden, Hotel"
I Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

The brigantine Lurline went to San
Francisco, via the Columbia bar yes
terday on the forenoon flood
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10

90 10 A. p. Craig for your tents.
awnings and all kinds OF canvas wora
18th and Exchange. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10
IERSE TALES Of THE TOWN

Morning Astorian. 90 cents month.
delivered by carrier.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-10
orkwitx covers umbrellas.

Dsll u. Scuily, Notary Public. AZ
scully's Cigar Store. Any old hourl
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-08
NEW ERA OF CONSTRUCTION

statistics show that the existing Sc
we're and widespread congestion of
traffic prevails in the midst of one of
the greatest periods of railway con-
struction in the history of the United
States.
There have beer added to American
railways during 1905 6O67 miles. only
during two years of the remarkable
era Of railway building in the sos
and early 9Os did the number of
miles constructed exceed this. In
1887 12sS2 miles were built, and in
lSSS 71O6 miles.
There are notable differences be-
tween the general conditions and the
objects aimed at by railway heads in
the two eras of railway development
which may be expected to cause the
present one to bring in its train widely
different results from those which
followed the earlier one.
Railway construction in the sos and
early sos aimed chiefly at creating
new traffic. Many old lines were ex-
tcndet, many new ones were built
| into parts of the country which were
almost unsettled, the hope being thai
enough pcople would soon follow tc
furnish the business necessary tC
make the roads profitable. In nu
merous instances these expectations
were not realized.
The roads became merely tive
streaks of :ust" upon the prairies
and heavy losses resulted to investors
Railway construction was highly
competitive. In numerous cases two
three. or even more lines We're built
where there were barely enough bus
mess for one Reckless rate cutting
bankruptcies. receiverships. we're the
natural consequences.
Tie figures regarding railway con.
struction in 1906 show it is beine
carried on now not chiefly to develop
traffic like that Of two decades ago
but to handle traffic already offering
The loudest complaints regarding tht
congestion of traffic have come from
the south, southwest, northwest and
Pacific coast
Eighty-elght per cent Of the tota
construction IN 1906 has been done ir
these sections, and the work nov
under contract indicates that thei1
percentage of building in 1907 viii
be larger still.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-08
ANYTHING GOES IN POLITICS.

The attempt Of the enemies of
Representative Frank Davey to dis
credit him by circulating reports that
he had disappeared from his home at
Salem and could not he found, is an
illustration of the fact that politics
knows no mercy, no honor, no fair
ness.
While respectable men in politics
will not stoop to do certain things to
accomplish their ends, yet there are
always available, willing tools who
win do the jobs for them.
If Davey is not fit man, nor a safe
man for speaker of the house. why do
not his political opponents fight him
fairly? why do they resort to mali.
cious methods to accomplish thai
which could be accomplished in de,
ccncy and honor?
rs long as such gangs as that ma
nipu!ated by Jack Matthews are rec
ognized as political factors. men ma!
expect disgracefuI attacks, malicious
methods and dirty jobs The Mat
thcws machine Is dirticr, on "a small