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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06
ELECTION ECHOES

The Republicans, with single ex-
.ception. swept the platter clean in
The municipal election at Clarksbure
Tuesday. The most cringing defeat
for the Democracy was the knockout
administered to Harvey Harmer, the
present mayor, and the local Demo-
cratic boss. who went to defeat to
the tune of 1870.
sgThe only Republican .defeaty was
experienced in the Fourth ward
where some reformers had rugged up
a candidate who came trotting home
with the grapes. distancmg the Re
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06

The latest from the court room of
the Thaw trial is thar the case mas
end next week, Doubtless there are
many thousands of readers who sin
cerely hope that the probability will
pan out. If this trial keeps up much
longer or has TO he heard over again,
there will be need of the appoint
ment of permanent lunacy boards.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06
p,rpetuated.

The municipal ownership idea in
Chicago which was defeated by the
voters at the city election Just held.
Is being styled the not-yet-but-soon
Kind and the result of the election is
being generally accepted as an indt-
cation that ii is getting to be the
fashion in politics as 1t is in bus,-
ness affairs to either deliver the
goods or go way back and sit down
and make room for the ones who can
do what they claim they can.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06

Clarksburg is one of the hest
tiles of It's size in the country anc
is growing and advancing as rapid
y as any other high official o,
he Baltimore & Ohio railroad re-
rently said that it has greater posi-
hilities and a brighter future before
y than any other city near its size
qlong the entire system. IT behoover
every citizen to boost the city with
all his might and help the good move
ment along so that these great posi-
bilities and golden opportunities may
not get away from us.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06
OPENING SALE
Carpets, Rugs, Lin
oleurns,
and Mattings, Window Shades
and Lace Curtains

You viii find here the largest
line Of Carpets and Rugs, Lace
Curtains and Draperies in Cen
trail West Virginia. We can show
yon mord Of each quality and kind
and for less money thus giving you
The advantage of the largest and
best STOCK 10 select from and at
the same time save you money on
your purchase, as we will sell you
Carpets and Rugs and Draperies
for less than you can buy them
elsewhere: all size rugs in all
makes.
Just Received Car Load OF New
Mattings Direct from Japan to
us. We save you money.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06
This Store is pre-eminentIy
Headquarters for
Apparel

Splendid tailored suits s19.5O,
1850, $3.50. s25,O0
Stunning Panama skirts $50.
$3.50. $1,000. $3.50 up.
High grade Wolfe Skirts 1895,
$r2.5O. $500, $3.50 up.
Handsome Silk Waists. also COM
plete line Of Wash Waists.
Spring Goats ss.ss. IS. $3.50,
$40. $3.50. SIS up.
SILK coats-long and shor'
lengths.
Queen Quality Shoes and oxfords
the very latest styles to be found
here.
Onyx Hosiery for spring and sum
mer, best and most complete line OF
the American market; we are sol,
agents for clarksburg; have jus
opened a large shipment.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06

'rhe noise Of the announcement by
The telegraph companies that en-
ployes' wages would be raised had
hardly died away until there was an
other announcement of a raise in
telegraph rates. 1t appears that the
officials of the telegraph companies
have keen appreciation OF the law
y supply and demand.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06

The Chattanooga Times has sued
the Chattanooga News for $4,000
damages for alleged libel. II these
Tennessee papers are not careful
they will have dozen new newspa-
pers springing up on all sides of
them.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06
SECOND annual SERMON.

The second annual sermon to the
]. o. ST. Luke will be preached Sun
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the
court house by the Rev. v. Kirk. All
are cordially invited to attend the
services.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06
HIBERNIANs wILL MEET.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians
will hold an important meeting in
Centennial hall tomorrow afternoon
at 1880 o'clock. All members are
requested to attend.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06
Unsurpassed Dis
play Of Millinery

Unless YOU have seen our latest
display of Millinery you have no,
conception OF the .exquisite charm
and beauty OF the Hate in vogue this
season.
Yes. and they are all so pref
" on the head; / had no idea that
they we're so becoming" this quo
tation is what We hear every hour
in the day and is what makes this
millinery shop the most popular in
the city. So far this season we
have broken all past records. our
sales being the largest in the his
tory of the store.
BEST STYLES!
BEST QUALITY!
LOWEST PRICES!
Best Kid and Fabric Gloves IN
long and short lengths.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06
publican nomlnee.-Rttchie Stand.

Harvey Harmer, the local Demo
cratic boss" is the way the clarks-
burg Telegram referred TO the re-
form candidate for mayor. And he
never voted the Democratic ticket in
his life. II he had been Democrat
he might have won. Wheeling Reg
lister.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06

Harvey w. Harmer, the Reform
mayor of CIarksburg, was badly
beaten for reelection Tuesday by the
ring ticket The Republicans
elected their entire ticket with the
exception of one councilman. APP
parntly reform" in clarksburg was
no more popular than in Grafton
Weston Democrat
aaS
One spasm of reform proved too
much for the good people Of Clarks-
burg. -Charleston Mail.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06

Harvey Harmer has concluded t,
quit being mayor of clarksburg.
Parkersburg State Journal.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-06

Best Kid and Fabric Gloves In
long and short lengths.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
Baltimore and Return. sI,as. Baltimor,
PENNSYL RAILROAD
Bulletin
THE $40 OPEN MILEAGE TICKET

On September 1906 the Pennsylvania Railroad Company placed
on sale at $50 each onehOsandme tickets good for year. and
good for the passage of the holder and any number o persons
within mileage limit of ticket any the lines of the Company east
OF Pittsburgh and Buffalo This ticket has proved so popular that has
been almost impossible print them fast enough the demand
about 100000 having been distributed at this time
For business houses which keep force the road which find
necessary to send out frequently the ticket especially attractive
good the hands of aHy any time and for as MANY as
may be desirable 10 use it,
Merchants, manufacturers business men, and others who make fire.
quent trips to New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pitts
bugh Buffalo and other cities have found very convenient
ticket available any moment only the business man
himself but for whom he may desire for the men,
bers of his family
In fact is convenient and desirable OF transportation for
every one for by its use twoename rate obtained for onvay
trips and many considerable reduction gained in the exc
sion rates.
Mileage Tickets sale at all Ticket Offices
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
ROOT BACK HOME,
TRIP ENJOYABLE
Reached City Last Night
After Nine Days Alb
SenCe in Canada.

Eliuu Root. Secretary o. State. re-
turned TO Washington last night after
nine days absence from the city. having
spent hve days as the guest or Earl
Grey. governor general OF Canada. at
The governor mansion In Ottawa.
My visit 10 Canada was purely social
and personal 10 Earl Grey" said Mr.
Root, Last summer. when On WASH
iugtOn, the governor general VI Canada
Invited AIrs, Root. our daughter, and my
SELF 10 visit him 40 Ottawa this winter
The visit has no significance whatever.
except that good friends get along better
than strangers. and this IS true in all
kinds of business. whether practicing
law. selling goods or in Government
business.
we had a most enjoyable trip. and.
OF course. We were quite Hospitality en-
tertained in Canada and / met many
Canadians who have been foremost in
building up their country"
Secretary Root left Ottawa early
Thursday morning, and Travelled 20 New
York on the Montreal express, IN the
private car OF President Charles N
Hayes, OF the Grand Trunk Railroad.
He arrived AT New York at 8 o'clock
Friday night and was driven 10 his
home. 112 Park avenue. where he spent
yesterday,
The Secretary was accompanied on the
trip by Mrs, Root and Miss Root, They
We're the guests OF honor AT continual
round of entertainments and Miss Root
Particularly enjoyed the lae and snow
sports provided Tor her.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
]. H. JOHNSONPS
FUNERAL MONDAY
Death OF One of Washing
tons Leading Bust
ness Men.

j.. Harrison Johnson. one Of Wash
lnston's most successful business men,
died al the family residence, 709 q
street southwest, yesterday. after a
lingering Illness, in his seventeen year.
Seven and n half years ago, while
serving a. chairman Of the District EX-
else Board, a position which he held
Tor number Of years. he was taken
suddenly III. 4 few days thereafter he
suffered a stroke Of paralysis. since
which time he has been confined 10 his
room. practically a helpless invalid.
Mr.. Johnson was a native of Dor
chester county, Maryland. His 5Oyhood
days were spent on his fathers farm
When eighteen years old he left the
family nome to take up the life Of q
seaman. He was so successful in mas
tering the art Of navigation that al the
age Of tWenty-One. when the civil war
De san. he was captain OF a sailing YES
se. plying the Potomac. Two years
latsr he located in THIS city. opening a
general store and ship chambers supply
warehouse. IN his business venture he
was highly successful and from time TO
time his interests widened in scope until
they covered many large ana profitable
lthFE All over TIE DlE1flCL.
lie was a director at various tines OF
"a number OF the banking prlvate and
national, Institutions OF this ..ity, fire
Insurance, trust, title. and BUSINESS CO..
porations. lie was at one time vice
president and general Manager OF che
Great Falls Ice Company. resigning that
position 10 promote. organize, and man
age the Columbia Mutual Ice Company
lie was also the organizer Of the Nv
sienic Ice Company ana was its prtsi-
dent and general manager fo- many
years. Among the more important posi-
tons Of trust that he held WIS that Of
vice president Of the Lincoln National
real estate firm of j. Harrison Johnson
a. sons. and largely interested in other
Dig enterprises Of the city.
Mr. Johnson was among the hrst
members or the board OF appraisers for
tae District Of Columbia, wien that
body was created, ana as such, was
cl air-nan OF the excise board
The surviving mem beFs u the family
are I'VE brothers and JWo sisters his
vile. NJ. Isabella " imsat- Johnson; two
daughters. Miss Grace Al. and Mss
Eleanor y. Johnson, and four sons,
Oscar L, Of Rockville, Md u. Har-
rs0n. DIT. louis A, and FRANK A, ~
IIiE city. HIS brothers and sisters are.
capt Oliver p Johnson, OF Georgetown;
Cornelius ". Johnson, Eldridge s.
Johnson, OF baltimore A Geary John
son, and Milton ". Johnson, OF this
city. and Mrs. IL. Z. Simpson, and Mrs.
a.; b. casSellman. e Washington.
81 Dominic's Roman Catholic Church at
ID O'Clock Monday morning. the Rev.
Father Hinch. rector officiating Inter
ment VIII he IN Rock Creek Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
DEMAND JUSTICE
FOR NINE OWNER
Arizona Man in Squalid
Prison for Acting in
Self-DefenSe.

DOUGLAS. Ariz., Jan. 15.-Cnless
they can succeed in gaining justice for
Greene Bush, an Arizona mine owner,
Arizona Masons may ask me United
States Government 20 inteFcede for
Bush. who is ia "a squalid prison at
Mocter una Tor killing a drink-crazed
Mexican in self-detense six weeks ago.
DIT. vs.. A. Greene. OF Douglas sent
the judge at Moctezuma "a petition re-
questing bail for Bush. This document
had only twenty miles TO 50, set %
never reached its destination
10 Is claimed two OF the richest mine
owners of Blsbee leave today for Moe
teZuma and from there they viii go 10
HermOslllo 10 demand justice from
Governor Ys5aL
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
ADDRESS ON THE DEFECTS
OF SCHOOL ORGANIZATION

Or. William D. Shearsr. supeTintend-
eAt OF schools OF Elizabeth, \. J., made
an address yesterday afternoon IN the
Central High School 10 teachers OF the
District. DIT. SheHTeT spoke OF the de-
fects In school organization ia many
iare- cities and said that - per cent Of
school children are the victims OF de-
fective school organization. He said the
failure 10 promote children who lose
time Is responsible for chasing many
children under the head OF defective"
when such action Is not warranted BY
the actual standlng OF these pupils.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
TO ATTEND
Mr.. HERSEYS FUNERAL

Veterans OF the civil war VIII 9artici-
pate In the funeral services for Samuel
r. HeTsey which will be held al .
o'clock on Monday afternoon ia his
home. IZlJ l. street northwest Burial
viii be made in Arlington National Gem
etery.
Mr.. Htrsey. vino had been an invalid
for fifteen years, died yesterday after
noon, although abe illness preceding his
death was OF only a few days dura-
uOn. He was native OF RoXbury,
Mass Mr.. Hersey was a member Of Kit
Carson Post and vas sixty years old.
Captain Tanner former commander
in-chief Of the Grand Army OF the Re
public, viii speak at the funeral services
on Monday Mr.. Hersey had been an
emplOye OF the Pension Bureau for
twenty-five years and was al the head
Of a bureau.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
AGENT OF UNCLE SAM
HURT IN ENGLISH WRECK

IL has developed that William Whit
tam, special representative Of the
Bureau or Manufactures. Department
OF Commerce and Labor, was injured
in motor accident January q, at
Chorley Wood. near Manchester. Eng
land. Dispatches from Manchester con-
tained only the last name OF Mr.. Whit
tam. and his identity has Just been
made known. lie is not as seriously in
lured as earlier dispatches indicated.
Mr.. Whittam has been in England about
six months investigating trade cOndi-
lions abroad IN respect 10 cotton and
lace industries.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
LIABILITIES AGAINST B. 80.
IN WRECK VICTIMS ESTATE

The viii Of Commodore Perry Brown.
who vas killed In the wreck at Terra
Gotta. has been filed in the Probate
Court for admission. by his daughter
Mrs. Mary V. Cissen. Mr.. Browns
wife died with him IN the wreck. Ac-
cording 10 the petition, Mrs. Cissell,
Perry Brown. Of Albany, and William
Brown, children OF the deceased are
his heirs. The estate is named as q
house in Washington Grove, Nd. val
ued at s2.01G. and $500 cash, and liabili-
ties against the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad
V. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, ora 9Th st.
None better. White Ash. a cents = ton
on FOR cash: city delivery.
HOrnings Loan Office Not Damaged
by IRE. Stiu open. sth and d SITS.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
PATENT OFFICE REPORT.

wiki the exception OF 1870. in TIE history
IL the United States Patent once. ac-
cpfding 20 the report OF Frederick I.
Alien. COMMISSIONS OF Patents More
patents we're issued last year. 1865 eX-
ceptedr than during any year since the
establishment of the Patent Once ia
iS7, The report OF Commissioner Allen
flOWs the receipts 20 have been slIs0-
ssise, the expenditures 81 .554, S9l 20 !eav-
mg q surplus Of S236. a30lS.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
HOUSE THAT SHELTERED
WASHINGTON IS BURNED

MIDDLETOWN. y. Y, Jan. 25.-One
of the oldest landmarks IN southern New
York has been burned 20 the ground
near Edenville, this county. II was an
old house ca the Dusinberre farm,
erected in I7s2 by Major Jacobus Post.
II was an ian when first built, and be-
ing situated on the old turnpike between
Newark and NeWburg, was the stop
ping place OF Washington and his aides
during the Revolution
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
BARON DIES PLANCHES TALKS
TO THE DANTE SOCIETY

Baron Mayor des Planches. the Italian
ambassador. last night delivered the ad-
dress. Dante in Italian History" me-
fore the Washington Branch of she
Dante AlleghleFi Society The meeting
was held AZ the embassy 400 New
Hampshire avenue northwest, and the
guests numbered 100 Representative
from several univeI sites and colleges
We're present
The Washington times., 1907-01-26

You Women Must Do II for Kim
viii send free by MAIL in pi9iu wrap
per. so that no one can know what III
contains, a trial package OF Golden Rene
edy for the Liquor Habit Though alb
sOluteiy harmless, it never fails 10 cure
the worst cases OF drunkenness. no mat
ter 81 how long standing. It can be adj
ministeFed without the knowledge OF the
subject IA coffee, tea soup milk etc
ana he viii be cured in a few days ami
cured so he viii never drink again.
Golden Remedy contains 40 dangerous
drugs OF minerals. II does not ruin the
digestion or destroy the tissues OF the
vital organs ana endanger life ana
health Il cOunteracEs ana eEpels from
the system all alcoholic p0ls0us and puts
an end 70 all craving or appetite Tor
liquor.
Under its influence the subject regains
his health. will power aud self-respect
His eye becomes bright. his brain clear
his step elastic. his vigor returns. ana
he once more feels and looks like q
man
IL you have a beloved husband spn.
brother or father VINO is afflicted. send
your name and address 10 me AZ once in
the coupon below.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
ASK THOMAS OPINION
OF PARENTS OVERSEER

Corporation Counsel T. II. Thomas has
been asked by the Commissioners for an
opinion on the bill recently introduced
In the Senate which provides for the ap-
adults
The proposed legislation has met with
me hearty Endorsement OF George s
Wilson, secretary Of the District Board
OF Charities and IL is believed that the
Commissioners will act favorabIv upon
the measure and recommend is pas
sage by Congress.
Horning's Loan ONCE Still Open.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
GRlDlRON CLUB DINNER
AT WILLARD TONIGHT

ElabolJJe preparations have been
made by the GridirOn Club for the win
ter dinner To be given at thu New wa
lard Hotel tonight
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
&c asouthern's Pain Limited. .

An ideal train for Florida Aiken and
Augusta Excellent Pullman and dining
car service, electric lights and al mod
ern cOnveniences--A Solid Train OF
Comfort" Leave Washington els p. IN.
week days
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
Caledonian Club Celebrates
l48th Birthday of the
Famous Poet.
His Memory Arouses Songs
and Tributes at Merry
Feast.
Congressman Help Make
Occasion One Long to
Be Remembered.

IcoJ. mon! 'tNa' a aboon one Bobbie
Burns.
Anc loyal sons Of Scotland, proud Of
their great poet. sat around the banquet
board hi the Hotel Reuter- many hours
last night. singing the songs OF Burns
and applauding without stint the trib-
utes of orators 10 the songster's genius
II was the CaledoniaE Club, and the
event was the I4stE anniversary Of the
birth OF Burns.
In the small hours Of the morning the
''Aot Scotch was brought on, and. IN
tAe pleasant. golden haze OF memory.
the sons OF Scotland tr0d once more the
bonnie heather ana saw the 'lOcns
ana braes." They sang the songs OF
Burns. and many "A qulp and jesI was
neatly turned with a quotation from the
writings OF that son ~ Scotland who e.
Landed above all other SgBTsmen.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
DISCUSS WASHINGTON BANK1NG.

Phases OF banking and its relation 20
me Greater Washington movement were
the subjects discussed bv Charles n
Treat. United States Treasurer: w. IA
Ambrose. OF the District bar, and Presi-
dent Robert n Harper. Of the Wash-
ington National Bank, at meeting of
the Washington Chapter Of the Ameri-
can Institute OF Bank Clcrks Ia their
hall, l@li Il street northwest last night.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
Y wui Hail Free TO All Who Write
Trial package IN Plain Wrapper.

! ana saving thousands Of drunkards
every year and restoring them 10 their
owing wives and families. i viii
save many more as a result u this
advertisement. To all who write me,
The Washington times., 1907-01-26


machine by means OF which he has
brought back life after il had departed
from the body. This wonderful dis
covery may revoluti0nize the science of
medicine. Read what It's inventor says
lof what he has done and Of what he
ean do with his wonderful machine.
This is the first public announcement
that has ever been made or this recent
scientific md.
The days OF the Inquisirioa axe not
past In Russia tortures as cruel as
any ever inflicted by heartiess medie.al
judges are being perpetrated today. \
Iull and graphic account Of these present
day atrocities Is given Ia tomorrow
Times Among others, an innocent
Young girl is made the victim OF the
cruel Russian inqujsitors.
There is a baro- ess in Washington.
although she has not been known by
her noble title. Her rather was the
-amous FTenchman VINO made himself
Ling" TIE daughter has "a lock of halr
OF Pope Plus ~ Read the romantic
history Of hei life ana the stm more
romantic history OF her father. The
baroness Guers the sacred lock Of hair
-or sale Tor certain reason. Read
why.
beautiful young Western girl Is
said TO have been slain by a member
OF her own family. The fun story OF
This mysterious murder. which has been
Tomorrow limos. Read the facts in
he case and see who you think is the
guilty Party-the mother, the brother. OF
the sister.
"A ScOtcbman at the age Of eighty
three is going 10 light Carnegie and
Schwsb and possibly the United States
Government 20 recover millions 81 dSI1
lars IN royalties which are due him Tor
the Use OF his patent. Case is lust 10
be started. and It may take the Supreme
Court 10 decide the issue. See a picture
patent IN the Sunday Times.
Kingston was the headquarters OF
pirates and buccaneers at one time. Red
RALPH, the Rover. and Morgan, the
Welsh, are among the bold pirates who
carried their rich booty to the now
rarthquake-StTiCken city. Read the eE-
citing account OF their adventures i'm
this vicinity In tomOrrow's paper
What's the matter with the earth?''
-lhal the question which everybody |
has been asking since the terrible Kings
ton disaster. Read the answer OF a |
famous scientist in Jom0rrOW's issue OF
The Times.
The second lnstallment Of The Lion
ara the Mouse" the most eagerly /
sought-fOr novel Of the present tay, will |
De continued "a tOmorrOws paper. Do 1
not fail 70 read this story. 'Fvervbody
Is talking about H.
There VIII be the usual complete local. !
telegraph, and cable news, full accounts Z
of what Is going on ia the word ri So 4
ciety, sport, drama, and politics There I
VIII also be pages devoted 10 fashion 1
and good housekeeping.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
Romance, Science, and Mys-
terry in the Many
Stories.
Society on Roller Skates
Shown in Picture and
Phrase.
Octogenarian Challenges
Steel KingS-lnventor
Claims He Gives
Life.

Tomorrow issue Of The Washington
Sunday Times Will be one OF the most
attractive ever published. Il will be wei
stocked with interesting and entertain
ing pictures and stories. The fOllowing
are few hints as 20 what the paper
VIII contain.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26
II Can Cure
any Drunkard. -

NY Golden Rsme6y for the Whiskey
Curse WIN Save Your Husband
Son. Brother CT Fathsr Prom
prunkard's Grave.
The Washington times., 1907-01-26

IN the first place. there viii be "a
s-oFy OF the prominent society people of
Washington VINO have yielded 10 the
new roller skating lad. A new use
which society is gong ID make % The
roller skate VIII De described. The color
page Illustrating this story is one OF
Tie most attractive ever published IN
the Capital