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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
COMPLAINANT DOES NOT
APPEAR AGAINST FLORA
Zarnba Does Not Prosecute and Man
Charged With burglary Is
Released.

Peter Flora, the Italian who was
arrested and held under bond for a
hearing before Magistrate Riley on
the charge preferred by Charles F.
zarnba that he burgiarized the Ia
rnba homo last August. was released
by the magistrate Saturday morning.
The mans hearing was set for 8
O'clock but within the time allowed
by law the complainant failed to APP
pear and prosecute the charge and
the magistrate dismissed the warrant
and released Flora.
Quite a crowd was present In court
to witness what was to be the second
trial OF the week. ON warrants sworn
ont by Mr.. and Mrs. Zaruba, con.
corning money purported to have
been stolen from them some time
ago. This time she had had Flora
who has borne an excellent reputa,
ton. accused. But his many friends
IN business circles in this city. had
arisen in his defense in such mum.
beers as to make the prosecution Of
the case against him absurd.
But the crowd of witnesses for the
defence who had come to see Pet.
vindicated. waited until after tn.
time set for the hearing, whereupor
Squire Riley promptly dismissed tn,
warrant. and all left warmly CON
graduating Pete as to the outcome
Pete is the subject of congratula
ton of his many friends. none O
whom ever believed that he had any
thing to do with the affair. and ar.
Indignant that he should have evel
been accused.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
WATERS WASH
BRIDGE AVA
Gorge OF Ice Goes Out Taking An
Important Bridge Away With II
and Stopping Mine Work.

The collapse OF a temporary span
1873 feet In length. of a B. q o.
bridge crossing the West Fork river
from the NJ. n. tracks to the New
England mine OF the Fairmont Coal
company at Watson. at s o'clock Fri
day evening. carried five loaded cars
of coal into the swollen river. and
damaged the structure to the ex-
tent that 1t will be at least week
before an engine can be run over 1t.
Owing to the accident. the New
England mine. employing over three
hundred men, and whose only outlet
of cars is the bridge, will be idle
until the structure is at least tenn
porarily repaired.
The rapid rising of the West Fork
river. which has been full OF ice and
the slowness in coming up OF the
Valley river are attributed as the
cause Of the accident. The collapse
was Immediately due to the gorge
of ice forming behind the temporary
spans pillars, which were swept
away by the food carrying the track
down with 1t.
The bridge which was affected is
an old one which has been in use for
a number of years. 1t is known Of
ficiallyas belonging to the Fairmont,
shinnston and Clarksburg Railroad
Company, branch OF the b. & o.
Being of antiquated design the rail-
road cocmpany began some time ago
to rebuild the structure and make 1t
strong enough for the largest en-
gines and heavier cars.
. ~
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
SM|THF|ELD TRAGEDY
IS FATAL TO ONE
Ernest Hildcbrand succumbs in the
Kessler Hospital to Gum
Shot Wound.

Ernest Hildebrand died in the
Kessler hospital at / o'clock satur-
day afternoon from gun-shot
wound received at the hands of
Harry Howard at smithheld Tuesday
night, when the latter tried to es-
cape capture by posse of citizens,
who accused him of trying to burn
the town by pouring oil on buildings
and setting them afire.
Grover Hildebrand. brother of the
one that died in the hospital, is in a
very precarious condition from the
three wounds he received and may
die at any time
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
NO ANSWER | 4 GAME
AND Man IS FREED
Fred Newer. Arrested Here ON TeIe-
graphic Order From Rich
wood is Turned Loose. 4

Fred Newer. the German who was
arrested by the city police on tele-
graphic order from Chief Of Police
Sewers, of Redwood. was given his
liberty Saturday morning. All ef-
forts to get any response from Chief
Sewers proved fruitless. Chief
Scott telegraphed to CHIEF Sewers
soon after Newer was arrested tell
ing the Redwood officer that the
man had been apprehended. No re-
ply was received from Chief Sewers
and Chief Scott again wired him
stating that he would lei the arrested
man go II no answer was received by
Saturday morning at o'clock. No
reply came and Newer was given
his liberty. He left for Cincinnati.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
ONLY MANSLAUGHTER
IS THE VERDICT
Returned BY the Jury Against the
Esteps For Numbering
Clarence Calvert.

NEW MARTINsvILLE, Jan. 81
The jury brought in verdict in the
case of the State of West Virginia
against Howard Estep and his two
sons, George and Aida Estep. A YER
dict for manslaughter was returned
against Howard Estep, and a verdict
of involuntary manslaughter against
the two boys.
The Esteps we're on trial charged
with the killing of Clarence Calvert
on January 8. The tragedy was en-
acted on Greene Hill. Calvert, a
son-in-law of Howard Calvert and
the Estep boys had some trouble
over some horse feed. In the midst
OF heated argument old man Estep
picked up a heavy board and beat his
son-in-law SO badly that he died with
in a few hours.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
STATE WANTS
TO REGULATE
C. o. D. Liquor Business Instead Of
Federal Government As
II Now b.

CHARLESTON. w. Va, Feb. a.
Through a resolution introduced in
the senate national aid Is sought in
phase in the liquor trafic that has
occupied great deal OF attention
in West Virginia during the past
year. 1t will be remembered that
Judge Dayton severely arraigned
those engaged in what has been
termed the G. o. D. traffic and that
number of persons were convicted
in his court.
Appeal was taken to the U. s..
district court and Judge Cor render
ed decision that partly reversed
Judge Dayton. Local option terri
tory is particularly affected and the
question at issue is whether liouor
shall be shipped there.
Following is the full text Of SEN
ator Bailey's resolution:
Whereas, there is now pending in
Congress of the United States a bill
known as the Littlefeld bill, amend
ing the interstate commerce laws so
as to give the tates entire police
control oof thel liquor traffic within
their borders; and,
Whereas, state laws attempting to
regulate or prohibit such traffic have
been largely ineffective because of
the interstate commerce laws which
PRINTED shipmnts of liquor to be
made into local option and prohibi-
ton territory, which has been espec-
Tally true of West Virginia; and,
Whereas, We believe the general
government should act in harmony
with the laws of the state for the
promotion of law and order and the
protection of society and especially
in respect to liquor laws.
Therefore. be 1t resolved by the
senate of West Virginia, the House
of Delegates concnrring therein. That
the Congress of the United States is
hereby memorlalized for the adop-
ton of such law. and that our United
States senators and congressman be
earnestly requested to use their best
endeavors to secure Its passage.
Resolved, further, That the gener-
al government be petitioned to make
the possession of local and state
permit a prerequisite to the securing
of any government license or tax re-
ceipt, for the sale of any intoxicating
beverages.
Resolved, That the clerk of the
senate be directed to mail authenti-
Gated copies hereof to the President
of the United States, the senate and
house of representatives of the Unit
ed States, and to each of our repre-
sentatives in both branches of the
congress and to Congressman Little
field, the author of the bill mention
ed.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
obtain. Nv
Original idea Of carb.re

disposal BY taxation believe to Be
the only solution OF this importan,
question so vitality concerning us,
AS executive otiicer OF the County
Board of Health l can not permit the
city to make a dumping ground for
It's garbage In public highway
Neither will the Law permit the
dumping of garbage on any grounds
public or private within one hundred
rect OF public highway nor in any
OF the streams. II can not be burn
ed IN the city limits, II is unsafe,
dangerous to the public health to al
low garbage to remain In the city
about hotels, restaurants. boarding
house, residences. etc. Sickness and
death would surely follow In the
path of such gross negligence, such
disregard for the first principles OF
hygiene, sanitation. disease proven
ton. Many preventable diseases
have their origin In carelessnes and
neglect such as this. II is Just as
sane for the city to prevent disease
from getting into home as It is to
protect 1t from
Burglars or Fire.
NO government, national. state, ooun-
~ or municipal is discharging It's
whole duty to the people until ade-
ouate, effective health laws are on
the statute books and rigidly en-
forced. In view Of these facts I am
persuaded that the crematory should
be In operation eveery day TO con-
sumo what garbage may ind It's way
there. The present law regulating
the sanitation Of the city should be
enforced by proper authority until a
more efficient one can be provided,
which, in my opinion should have the
Immediate attention Of this body.
Money spent for the prevention of
disease does not return to us as DOL
lars and cents with interest nor It's
equivalent in property, but rather in
the way of
ever Homes Made Dcsolate
with sickness, death and sorrow.
There is reaper whose name Is
Death" Is finance to be considered
when he would thrust his sickle IN Z?
Make his harvest light by careful at
tention along those lines that prevent
disease. Clean" is the word-keep
the city clean regardless of expense.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
THE PLAIN TRUTH.


I-Ce0nIH
Ash: M
When wellEknown reei ieats and
highly respected people OF Cinrks-
burg make such statements as the
following It must carr, conviction
to every reader:
A.. j. Smaiiwood, general n,er.
chant. OF 763 Pike street, w.
Clarksburg. W. Va. ar7p. "Fnr two
yearsNf had attacis Of call rchine
across the small cffny back. When
a pian can only cit stu a short nine
without the dull aching IN tho ,oins
making him restlcss and when morn
Ing after morning he Ia lan,c and
sore Just over the hi.- tina. r,hn IL
only too pleased to cmphaticaliy en-
dorse the means employed which
brought relief. I e>-. Dc-,'s hid
neS Pills advertised In cl.rSssurs
paper and thinking they might al
least help, II not stor. an attack, i
went to Wells & lawmakers drug
store for box. They did me a
great deal OF coed. My back at the
present time 10 better md stronger
than II has been for months. Let
me add. have also been annoyed
with itching hemorrho Is. commonly
called plies. for which have used
unlimited salves and olntmeu,s and
tried all sorts OF doctorinx. As
Doan's Kidney Pills could be depend.
ed upon. thought Doan's Ointment
might carry out tho representation
made for II. used II and Il prov.
ed decidedly satisfactory. Thesc
two preparations should be univer-
sally known"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's---
and take no other.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
SIX DOLLARS A DAY VOTED.
Special to Telegram.

Special to Telegram.
CHARLESTON. Feb. THE Sem
ate failed to adopt the resolution
making the session of the Legislature
not to exceed 30 days Instead Of Is
as at present. The judiciary com
mittee to which the bill was referred
reported back with an amendment
attached fixing the compensation So
per day with an extra 81 per day for
the presiding officers OF the two
houses. Senate joint resolution No.
rs. limiting the taxing power Of
municipalities to 40 cents ON the one
hundred dollars was passed after
much discussion On the part Of sew.
eral senators. who Wished the limit
to remain 50 ce1fs pn the sion.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
Does coffee disagree with yo

Does coffee disagree with yc.
Probably 1t does! Then try DR..
Shops Health Coffee. Health
Coffee" Is clever combination Of
parched cereals and nuts. Not a
grain of real coffee. remember, in
DR.. Shops Health Coffee. yet lts
flavor and taste matches closely old
lava and Mocha coffee If your
stomach, heart or kidneys can't
stand coffee drinking. try Health
Coffee. 1t is wholesome. nourish-
ing and satisfying. It's safe even
for the youngest child. Sold by all
dealers.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07

To stop cold with ..Preventics"
is safer than to let 1T run and cure
it afterwards. Taken at the "sneeze
stage" Preventics will head on all
colds and grippe, and perhaps save
you from pneumonia or bronchitis.
Preventics are little toothsome candy
cold cure tablets selling in cent and
rs cent boxes. II you are chilly, If
you begin to sneeze. try Preventics.
They will surely check the cold, and
please you. Sold by all dealers.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07

Use little KoDoL after your
meals and 1t will be found to afford a
prompt and efficient relief. KoDoL
nearly approximates the digestive
juices. 1t digests what you eat. It
is sold on a guaranteed relief plan.
Sold here by Stone & Mercer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
RUNS
INTO ENGINE
Eleven Passengers and -Four Train.
men Are Injured BIZ, None
Seriously
[Ry Aasociated press. j

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, Feb. 2-While
the first section of the Manhattan
Limited was speeding east over the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad 1t ran into an
empty engine near Conemaugh toby.
Eleven passengers asleep in berths
we're injured and four trainmen hurt.
Among the injured passengers are
c. H. North. of Cleveland, an, Ele-
nora Bosworth, of crestline. o. None
were fatally injured.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07

Piles of people have piles. Why
suffer from piles when you can use
DeWitt's carbolized Witch Hazel
salve and get relief. Nothing else
SO good. Beware Of limitations. See
that the name is stamped on each
box. Sold by Stone & Mercer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
SHOOTS WELLS.

In the Salem district. in this
county. the South Penn OIL Co. has
given It's No. 2. on the A. O. Bailey
farm a shot In the Gordon sand and
II responded by producing 145 bar
rels the ensuing "a hours. .s
In the Wallace district the same.
company has drilled Its No. don the
Elsie Lambert farm 80 feet into the,
stray and has shut down to move
back the boiler. It wi.l be drilled IN
tomorrow.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07

Willie walled and Winnie wheezed.
while Wintry winds whined weirdly.
Willie wriggled while Winnie wheez-
ed wretchedly. Wisdom whispers,
winter winds work wheezes. Where
fore We write. Use Kennedy's Laxa-
tive Cough Syrup" Nothing else SO
good. Sold by Stone & Mercer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
CITY IS SUED
3 BY MR.. T|ERNEY

Attorney Harvey F. Smith insti-
tuted damage suit Saturday morn
ing in circuit court for John A.
Tierney against the city. The
amount sued for is $2,500. and is
claimed because Of alleged damage
to Tierney's property on East Pike
street because of the change Of the
street grade and SO on.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
l2RE|MATORY 10 BE
RE0PENED At ONCE
Council Votes Thas the Crun,aassx
Must Be Hun eix Days
In the Week.
LEWIS DErsON rs KIzEPNft
Opposition to Cleanliness Fades Anps
as rclegram's smoke ~of
Hattie Clears Away.

The city council concluded Et11al
night that the Telegram was ssIsAt
about the crematory. THIS paver
won the fight. but not until after :
hard battle for the peopie, ana ever
then there were few members OF
the council not at all dlspcsed Sto.sn.
render.
Now. instead OF the unnaturAlSahe
unhealthy plan OF operating sAe
crematory but one day In the wen.
II will be run six days every wecs.
that ~. every day except Sunday.
! The matter came up ON . rupok1
BY the health otilcer Of tho cisy, no
asked for Instructions regarding me
enforcement OF the sanitation Izxn.
especially as to garbage and u IL,
position. To some extent he dsaziN-
cd the conditions arising sr6hh eke
order to operate the crematory IN.
one day week. He stated Tar Ne
had been Instructed to keep thsselsy
clean. but means Of doing % Aat
largely been taken away from,hin.
Opens Six Days.
The council entered into ~.
lengthy discussion OF the matte
then, but McAndrews made motaos
that the council proceed at ohcA ~.
hire man to operate the crema.p,
six day every week. that the crrp.
tory be put in condition at ouS1 nc
also that the sanitation laws ~ s
forced. Mr.. Hess offered subis,.
tute that the matter be reterres a
tho sanitation committee to act vi,
lost by a vote OF fiye to three. &
Wood and McReynolds votia-
II, and then upon motion Of &
six days every week. This eprsaJ.
A noticeable feature of the vs.
was that those who voted Rs7
the motion compose the finances
which some time ayosFeeitl-
mended that the crematory ~ .4
Grated but one day n week.
Dcison Gets It.
Ernst then nominated Lewi- ~
son as keeper of the cremu4ofs
the salary formerly paid. TIT ~
no other nominations and aiis,I
son was elected, the soni sss-
against him being that of sl;.
nolds.
The street superintendent ss..s
ed the council that the -crsm-f-fy
needed repairing handy. tho av-s.
bars, lining and furnace. S~-v%.n.
being in very bad shat rh~.4
were referred to the com. siii.s
to have repaired.
6A Indictments Threatened.
Apother feature of the strers
perintendent's report on this s9u 4:
was that movement Is on sfI3s
among the people OF Point cnfsril
to lay the matter Of the dumplHT
Of carnage at the crematory and ts,
ting It stay there before the xrant
Jury.
And. now that the battle has icsn
won for the people. the Telegram
hopes that every resident OF the city
viii appreciate conditions sdficieit.
" as to see that the gariAge Eoss
to the crematory and that The atty
is kept in clean and healthy c1adI
ton.
On this matter there werealengtAy
discussions as to the mode OF col
Letting of garbage and the ordinances
committee was finally instruci.6
to draft additional ordinances. 81
the subject, providing q system ~
which the hauling OF garbage VIA
be paid for by a,generak taxation
ID IN
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
BIG BLAZE AT
HARRISBURG PA.
Loss Entailed Reaches Beyond Stu.
pendous Amount of One
Million Dollars.
lRy Associated presa.l

HARRISBURG. Pa, Feb. THE
Grand opera house block in the CEN
tire of the business district was de-
stroyed and seven other buildings
adjoining either destroyed or badly
damaged by fire today. entalling a
loss of a million dollars.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07

George H. Berry. prominent
wyatt citizen, spent Saturday in the
J. 9. Carter. of West Union. is a
business visitor in the city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07

traced 10 the Kidneys,
but now modern
science proves that
nearly ali diseases
have their beginning
in the disorder of
these most important
organs.
The kidneys filter
and purify the blood
that is their work.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
MAID IS BURNED
IN HOTEL A FIRE
Emma johnson Battles With Flames
In Her Room in Glen EN-
Hostelry.
IS TAKEN 10 A HOSPITAL.
Fire Discovered BY Outsiders Who
Rush to Her Rescue-Blsze
Extinguished.

While trying to extinguish fire
in her room on the third floor OF the
Glen Elk hotel Thursday at mid
night. caused by gas stove being
turned on too high. Emma Johnson.
colored. a chambermaid of the hotel.
was seriously burned about the face.
throat and hands and is now patient
In the Kessler hospital. The fire was
put out by the city FIRE department
and occupants of the hotel before
much damage was done.
Saw Smoke From Window.
Isaac Kelley, Jr., son of former
Mayor Kelley. was at the B. & o.
passenger station awaiting the ar
rival Of his parents on the Pittsburg
flyer, and was the first besides the
chambermaid who saw the FIRE,
Dense smoke was pouring out of a
window Of the chambermaid's room
which is on the front of the third
floor. He at once realized that the
place was on fire and with others he
ran to the hotel. gave an alarm and
with a number Of others rushed to
the room.
The party found the chambermaid
battling with the fire which was
2Nong the wall behind the gas stove.
kAhe had
Inhaled the Flames
and was in weak condition. In
mediately she was carried down
stairs by some of the party while the
others began at once to fight the
flames. An alarm was turned in to
the city fire department which re-
sponded promptly and assisted in
extinguishing the fire. The blaze
was gotten under control by those
who first discovered the fire by the
aid of the hose connections in the
hotel and the city fremen arrived in
time to prevent possibly a disastrous
conflagration.
Taken to Hospital.
Efforts were exerted to relieve the
suffering of the johnson woman and
a physician was Immediately called.
After rendering what medical atten-
tion he could he summoned an am
bulance and had her taken to the
Kessler hospital where her burns
we're dressed. She was burned very
badly about the face, hands and
throat. Friday she was resting as
comfortably as could be expected in
the circumstances and while her in
sKries are exceedingly painful they
e not believed to be of a serious
nature.
Water Does Most Damage.
More damage was done by the
water thrown than by the flames at
the hotel. A side of the wall and
part Of the floor was burned but the
flames did not spread outside of the
room. The water OF course, poured
through the floor to rooms below
causing considerable damage be-
meath.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07

Therefore, when Your Kidneys are weak
or out of order, you can understand how
quickly your entire body is affected and
how every organ seems to fail TO do its
duty.
II you are sick or "feel badly begin
taking the great kidney remedy, Dr..
Kilmer's Swamp Root, because as soon
as your kidneys are well they will help
all the other organs 10 health. A trial
will convince anyone.
II you are sick you can make no mis-
take by first doctoring your kidneys.
The mild and the extraordinary effect OF
Dr.. Kilmers Swamp-R0ot, the great
kidney remedy, is soon realized. II
stands the highes. for its wonderful cures
Of the most distrss.ing cases. and is sold
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
OIL MAGNATE DEAD.

OIL CITY, Pa. Jan. SIC. E.
Dodd. solicitor for the Standard OH
Company. died at Pinehurst. N. c..
yesterday. He was born In Frank
lin. venango county. Feb. 20. 1895.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
.THAW JURY
IS COMPLETE
Court Adjourns Until Monday Morn.
ing. When the Trial win
Begin.
fny Aepociated preaa.i

NEW YORK. Feb. 3-Reports that
some OF the Jurors selected Tor the
trial OF Harry X. Thaw. the murder
or of Stanford White. will DO ca
cused from duty when tho court re-
sumcr its session In the case Non
day are being circulated again today.
II is rumored that the health Of
some OF the men chosen ID 90 precar-
ious that Jerome has hesitated to
proceed with the case through the
apprehension that the close confine-
ment OF the Jury will result In I'LL
ness and cause mis-trial.
II Is reported also that the district
attorney 10 anxious to dispense with
the services OF another Juror for res-
sons known only to himself and tho
employees OF his ONCE.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07
Ottsa The Kidneys Are
Weakened BY 0Ter-Wolk.

Unhealthy kidneys Make Impure Blood.
1t used TO be considered that only
urinary and bladder troubles were to be
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-02-07

Hiram Lynch, OF Lynch. spent the
day in the city.
Thomas P. Reynolds, Of Reynolds
Yille. spent Saturday in the city.