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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01
for future expansion.

for future expansion.
The amount of railroad traffic in
and out of the city during 1906 is
shown very well in the following
figures:
Coal anad coke. 2.1sO.oOO 5s,4OO
'Ni ppiR ... n s74,4oo $4,000
Merc'dise (pack-
age freight. 100000 5000
Naturally there is a lot of money
in this city. No place can grow rap
idly without plenty of cash in circu-
lation. The banks of Clarksburs
number seven and have resources of
$6,1SO, 915.45. In equipment and
service, these banks compare with
the best of the larger city institu-
lions. At present, large sumo are
loaned in other cities. The banks
are liberal with their customers
They do not give money away
supply capital for the impecunious.
nor encourage reckless speculation,
but any legitimate BUSINESS. which
is reasonable in its demands, gets
speedy accommodation.
The Banks of Clarksburg.
The comparative statement below
will show the remarkable increase in
the bank business of Clarksburg in
the past ten years:
+, Resources Dec. IL, 1896.
Loans and discounts. s. 644,S13.6S
Real estate, furniture
! and fixtures. ... 59,S2O.44
United States bonds and
premiums ........ So, 10000
Cash on hand and due
/ from banks ........ 1874, 512.40
Due from United States
treasurer ....... S,409.90
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All this, of course, due to the
great supply of gas; and in this
Connection, 1t might be added, that
while Clarksburg has enormous
quantities of gas, it is the policy of
her people to husband their resour-
ces. They do not permit gas to be
wasted; it is all burned on the meter
system. This policy will add many
years additional life to the supply
and enable them to use this gift of
nature to the utmost advantage.
Some Fine Hotels.
Clarksburg is justly proud of her
hotels. Among them is the Waldo
which is considered one OF the I'm
est in the State, or for that matter
to cast no reflection upon the
State-in the whole country. 1t
has room for 400 guests and Is
equipped with every modern device
for their comfort and pleasure.
Counting in the other hotels, Clarks-
burg has the best and largest hotel
accommodations in the State. It Is
thus an ideal convention city
! The shipping facilities here are
and have been excellent and. indeed.
had to be good to make possible the
city's rapid growth. The Baltimore
& Ohio, the .p,incipal railroad. has
made provide. in its terminal facil-
tiles not OILY for present traffic, but
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01
SOME OF CLARKsBURG's SCHOOL HOUSES.

lily increased It's plant until it now
has II blocks. The end is not yet.
1t has simply commenced.
The advantages for the manufac-
ture of spelter are so evident that
another plant is now being built, and
Clarksburg hopes to lead the United
States in the production of spelter.
West Virginia is one of the great
est-if not the greatest lumber
fields in the country, and Clarksburg
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side of a single street, and as the
troublous times of the period made
it imperative that they should be for
defense and not. ornament, we can
not suppose that what is now the
city, showed any of the beauty which
it can now justly boast. From such
early history of this section as is
to be obtained it is quite evident that
Gen. Clark and the early settlers
must have had their hands full in
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01

Clarksburg ranks second in the
State in the amount of its iobbing
business. It's sales last year were
up In the millions. It's wholesale
business would he a credit to any
city.
Judged by the old standard Of the,
churches and schools, Clarksburs
has no need to hang down its head
in any congregation.
The school facilities of the city
provide for more than 1000 child
rem, and the churches are large,
handsome structures that are we'll
filled on the Sabbath.
Finally, almost all of Clarksburg's
streets are paved, 1T is lighted by
electricity from one end to the other,
and it has two daily and three
weekly papers.
The city is within easy access of
the principal markets of the east
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York; also Cincinnati, st. Louis,
Chicago, Cleveland and Pittsburg. u
the middle west. The Baltimore &
Ohio railroad recognizes Clarksburg
as the most important point on It's
line between Washington, D. c.. and
Cincinnati o.
Clarlsburg's Early History.
The original settlement was mere
-
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Other liabilities 49,. s,45O.oo
otal ........... $6,1so,s15.45

Total .....$6,1sO,s15.45
In the year 1896, it will be MOTTO
ed, the total resources of all the
banks amounted to 1895, O56,42,
while the statement of 1906 shows
one bank alone with more than dou-
BILE the total asets, of all the banks
in 1896 Another has nearly half
rs much again.
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repeiiiug the incursions OF the blood
thirsty and savage Indians by whom
they were surrounded and who in
tested this whole region during that
time. The daily, and one might say
tie hourly life of the early settler,
must have been one of strenuous
activity indeed.
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Total ........>.H.s SOS. 056.4"
Liabilities Dec. IL; 1906.
Capital stock ....$ S42, 100000
Surplus and undivided
profits ..,......... 4s,2s1.ss
Circulation ......... 44,4sO.oO
Deposits .. 36.S23.o9
Dividends unpaid. 10000
Notes redfscounted. go. 2s,70O.oo
Total .............s ss5.o56.42
Resources Nov. IL, 1906.
Loans and discounts. .$4, 209, 279.44
Real estate, furniture
and fixtures " 16S, 405.43
United States bonds and
premiums ..... us. $4,000
Cash on hand and due
from banks Observation-Disclosures
Due from United States
treasurer .... 2S,eoo.oO
Total .........s6.1SO.915.45
Liabilities Nov. IL, 1906.
Capital stock ......s 23,5OO.OO
Surplus and undivided
profits ............ 176.o17.94
Circulation ....... 64O,35O.Oo
Deposits Observation-Disclosures
Dividends unpaid. -. 2,177.0O
Certified and cashiers
checks ......... S,9SS.9O
Bonds borrowed 80. 65.0OO.OU
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN
CITY HALL THIS WEEK

The budget Of committee meetings
scheduled for the week in the City
Hall Is lighter than usual, there being
only four so far, and two of these to-
night.
The Committee on Relief Of the Poor
will meet tonight at o'clock, and
it is likely that an effort Will be made
to bring UP the pending resolution
relative to the construction of an
emergency hospital In the city and n
negro almshouse on the city farm, In
Henrico county. DIR. Ennion G., WILL
liams, who proposed the plan and advo-
Gated it at a former meeting, will
champion the measure. Several other
members of the committee will OPP
pose 1t.
Action was deferred In order that
Dir. Williams's argument in favor of
the plan might be printed and then
| dlgcsted by the other members. The
| matter may come up ut any time.
The Committee on Street Cleaning
will meet tonight, There Is only the
routine business before the committee
so far as known. The proposition to
purchase flushing machines for cleans
ing the streets may be taken up.
On Thursday the regular meeting OF
the Committee on Grounds and Build
I ings will be held. THIS committee
through committee, has charge
OF the arrangements for constructing
Il Richmond building at the exposition
at Jamestown, ,r...0
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
MAYOR DECLINES
TO DISCUSS VETO.
Much Speculation as to Ground
on Which He Bases
Action.

The veto by the Mayor of the Coun-
eli resolution constituting special
iO,nt committee to investigate certain
criticisms of the Finance Committee
by the city's chief magistrate. came
az Il surprise to many. though some
of the Councilmen admit they sus-
pectcd such action might be taken. :.
Manor Mccarthy politely but firmly
declines to discuss the matter for pub
licetion or in any other way prior to
tac reading of the veto message by the
Council
'.'hc Common Council will not meet
unit. April list, All Fools Day, unless
special meeting be sooner called
Tho Board of Aldermen will meet just
eight days later, or on the anniver-
sary OF the surrender at AppomattoX.
These are merely curious condolences.
Naturally members of both bodies de-
cline to discuss action on the veto
until they understand upon what
ground it is based. and none will know
this until the Common Council meets
two weeks hence. unless there shall
be some occasion for calling a special
mt citing.
Just what reasons the Mayor gives
| ror his action can only be conjectured.
! 1t is known that he has not, and
has never had. any intention to reflect
| personally upon the members of either
branch OF the Council or upon the FL
4! nance Committee. and that he has no
| feeling whatever in the matter
| Whether he has based his veto upon
a more statement of this fact or upon
the ground that such an investigation
would be proftless and of no effect
| viii only he known when the message
| is read 1t Is q sealed document for
| tho present. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
NOTED LYCEUM ACTOR
APPEARS HERE TONIGHT

Indications point to a very large
attendance at the Young Mems Chris
tiah Association Hall on this evening,
when Roscoe Reeves viii appear un-
der the auspices OF the Richmond civic
Improvement League.
Mr. Reeves Is n lNceum actor OF
national reputation During the past
ten years he has gwen more than ono
thousand dramatic recltals He was
staff lecturer ut the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition, and has received the
highest endorsements.
THE Artisan" which ~ the program
chosen by MIR Reeves for his introduce
ton In Richmond is pronounced by
competent critics Ia be his best effort.
and gives excellent opportunity for
the clever representations Of which he
IL past master.
One of the highest compliments
| eyer given II monologue interpreter
| was recently paid to Mr.. Reeves, af-
| ter a recital at prominent school
| for the blind, A little girl came 70
| shake hands with him. and after do
ing so said, II wanted TO shake hands
with the rest OF the company, but
suppose that they have gone home"
Admission to Mr.. Reevcs's reading
on Monday viii be cntiroly by invita-,
tion. atut+
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
RICHMOND DOCTOR
HAS SMALLPOX
Well-Known Physician Developed
Disease Thursday and Was
Taken to Hospital.

A wellknown physician of this city
is a patient at the smallpox hospital,
having developed the disease Thursday.
He was promptly removed thither and
every precaution was taken to prevent
any other member of his family from
becoming infected and the health au-
thorities are confident that no other
case will develop. The doctor-pa,1
is doing finely, and was able ytIterday
to sit on the porch His case is very
mild one, and was due to no lack of
precnution. but II the failure to secure
an effective vaccination. though he had
made several trials recently. He was
vaccinated years ago, and had inocu-
lated himself several times in recent
years, but the virus appeared to have
no effect.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
IMUCHORAT0RY IN
LOCAL CAM A|GN
Six Candidates Now in Field
for Two Seats in
Senate.

The announcement that former Al
herman John b. Minor Will be candi-
date for the State Senate from this city,
making six aspirants for the two seats
to be filed. adds much interest to the
local political situation.
Mr.. Minor Is prominent lawyer
and member of the firm of Thomason
e. Minor. He Is a son of the late Pro-
fessor john B. Minor, of the Univer-
sity of Virginia, and has been himself
teacher of law in the Richmond Col
lege faculty for some years. He has
had good deal of experience In local
public affairs, having served in the
City Democratic Committee and In the
Board of Aldermen. While in the lat
ter body Mr.. Minor was chairman OF
the Committee on Charters Ordinances
and Reform and member Of the
Committee on Streets. He is a trained
and fluent speaker, and takes deep
interest in public affairs.
Campaign Fairly On.
The campaign is now pretty we'll
on. so far as it relates to the sena-
torial fight, and the candidates are
giving the voters the glad hand" on
every side.
Though UP to this time there has
been no public speaking, it is ex-
pected that later on the campaign viii
develop into one of much oratory, and
most of the aspirants believe that this
is good method of capturing votes,
Mr. Blair made. preliminary can
vass many months ago, and now he
and oil the others are telling their
friends why they would like to go To
the upper branch of the General AS
sembly.
1 So far but little is heard of the race
for the House, but 1t is expected that
this will develop In short while, ana
that many aspirants will be in the
field. All the incumbents in the lower
branch will likely stand for re-clec.
\ ton
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
NOTED RICHMOND
AUTHOR WRITES
POETIC DRAMA
Much Interest Taken in New
Literary Work by,Miss Mary
e Johnston.

Miss Mary Johnston, tho distin-
guished Virginia authoress OF this city.
has Just put on the literary market,
through her publishers, Houghton,
Mifllin & Co., of New York. a fine poetic
drama, which she has entitled "Thc
Goddess OF Reason
The play, which has the interest OF
n novel. deals with the dramatic con-
trasts, the passionate action, the soar
Ing ambitions, and the appalling TRACE
dies Of the French Revolution.
In the richness OF the historic back
ground, In yiyidness OF characterize
ton, in strength OF situation, as well
as in charm OF poetic atmosphere over
the whole, the play Ia declared to be
notable.
Although 1t is Miss JohRSton's first
venture in this field. which Is now
being SO actively cultivated once more.
1t Will Immediately give her rank as
one OF the most distinguished as we'll
as one OF the most readable poetic
dramatists of the day.
| Miss Johnston's first book, written
| about ten Years ago. was story OF
early Virginia life. called The Pris-
oners OF Hope" 1t was followed In
quick succession by ITO Have and To
Hold and audrey both of which
books were Virgihian In their setting.
Then, after longer interval. "sir
Mortimer" an English novel OF the
Elizabetlan period. appeared. In the
meantime Audrey" had been drama
tlzed. and the play. having the same
name as the book, was presented for
! the first time In the Richmond Acnd.
envy of Music before an audience that
was one Of the most brilliant ever as.
| semhled there
Miss Johnston occupied ono OF the
boxes, and Miss Eleanor Robson played
che character OF Audrey as only she
could play it.
Aftcrward Miss Johnston's health
failed. and she was forced to lay asid,
her literary work and spend severa
winters in Sicily. the Bermuda Islands
and other resorts Last summer sh,
was In Maryland and enjoyed countr,
life there with great beEcfit, return
ing in the autumn quite restored L
health and eager to begin work agai,
with what results the appearanL. o
her drama will show.
Miss Johnston has bought hom
at No. 10 East Franklin Street, an,
will reside there permanently in fu
ture, her sisters. Misses Eloise an,
Elizabeth Johnston. making their hon
with her.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
JUDGE WITT MAKES TRIP
TO STATION TO BAIL NEGRO

Eddie Cokes. tho colored boy, who is
charged with shooting another colored
boy named William Randolph. was bailed
at the Second Station last night by Judge
witt, with Mr.. Irving l.. Beveridge as
bondsman. 1t Is said tho shooting was
entirely accidental, The boy was playing
with q pistol. believed to have been
empty, when 1t exploded. and the stray
bullet struck Randolph In the foot. The
injury Is not serious.
Squire Purdie was asked to bail tho
boy, but he could not do so until he had
conferred with Judge Witt, The latter
went to the station last night at $3.50
o'clock, and the bail was granted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
WILD SIMIAN, REMEMBERING
OLD SCORE, FLEW AT BOSTOCK
Majority Of Other Animal.
Recognized Director and
Snorted Welcome.

chimpanzee more clearly displayed.
Had not Mr., Bostock been OF herculean
strength himself he would surely have
farod badly from the claws and teeth
of the lnfurlated animal. AS It was
he did not come out unscnthed.
Consul bit him on the hand, leg and
thigh. and tore his clothing in sew
elal other places, before he was pulled
off by his owner.
ITS all my fault" said Mr. Bostock.
MY memory Is not as good as that OF
Consul. In June last Consul was sur
fering terribly from eczema. Knowing
the antipathy of simians for treat
ment. hesltated until ne got so bad
that he scratched all the time. Then
after consulting two physlclans and
two eminent veterinarians. I decided
to apply n salvo or lotion, which they
agreed was tho only thing to he done.
had four men hold him up against
n grating, one at each hand and foot,
while ! rubbed him good all over with
this salys Then ] seized him from,
until tho others got away, when
tossed him into his cage. His rage
| knew no bounds. For hours he
! screamed and yelled like a mad man
4 Always after that 1t was only neees-
sary for mo to pass HIS cage when
he would become frantic and try Il
| got at NO."
In speaking of the nature OF this
animal. Mr., Bostock said that he hat
tried perstatently to patch up the ole
friendship with Consul, but In vain, al
the chlmpanzee was nervous and high
strung. and whenever he went near tn,
cage became angered and would
scrcech and scream az only mat
chimpanzee could, He ~ going to Civ
n half-hour each morning now to TO
gaining Consul's friendship and CONF
K, dencc, }ls
4 Mr. Bostock WIN pay visit to Nor
folk and TIM site OF the Jamestow,
Exposition this week, He, win be Il
Richmond until about April 10th, whel
the shows will be moved to tho expo
sitinn. The director Ia accompanied
BY Mrs. Bostock and several Of thei
children,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
DIR. HEXAMER TO SPEAK.
Will Address OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
On Subject of immigration.

noted authority on immigration, will
address the German Americans and
their friends on that subject at Sanger
Hall Thursday night at $3.50 o'clock.
Several local speakers, including
Messrs. w. II, zimmerman, Carl Ruehr-
mund and others. will also make ad-
dresses on the Same subject.
DR. Hexamer 10 an American born
both German and English, He Is
widely known throughout the country
for hts deep interest In immlgrat ton
work, and his visit As looked forward to
with much pleasure.
All German Americans and their
friends are invited to attend tho meet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
SENATOR MARTIN AT
PYRAMIDS, I'M EGYPT

~ - IINIIHIVHN IIINNU OF SunAtOr
Thomas !, Martin yesterday received
letter, IRON the Senator, dated '"rhe
lyramlds, Cairo, Egypt February
.lh, ~ the course Of which the SEN
attn. says
''iho air Is very dry and pure here.
day" The Senator also stated TINT Ne
expects to start home about the Last
OF ApriI or the iirst of May His third
Nrm IN the Senate began March 4th,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
Formcr Detective breaches.

h The mon's meeting under the anspicee "a
Seventh Street ChTistian Church yes
terdav AFTERNOON at $3.50 O'clock. Mr.
Todd b. Hall. an ex-aste e.. !, o. HALL ~
more was tho speaker! MS a MSa Music p1c
was q special feature Of the service x
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
ANTI SALOON LEAGUE
TO Holt MEETING

Yesterday was the th,rd q the series
Anti Saloon League OF virginia. spe.
eial, services were held IN q number Of
Richmond and Manchester churches.
onSto-morrow al sa6 r, M. DE- r. Il.
Bennett Superintendent Of the State
League, viii deliver AN address, ana
sing, The meeting u open to the pub.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
TO EXHIBIT DESK OF
FOUNDER Of CHURCH

Rev. j. T. r. Hundley pastor of
Freelnason Street Christian Church,
Norfolk Va. SPOKE at the Thirl Chris
tian Church yesterday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock. Mr.. Hundley is in Rich
mond In the interest of the exhibit
to be made at the Jamestown EXPOSE
ton by the Disciples Of CHRIST. Il t is
understood that a considerable collcc-
tion OF historical data and interesting
of the Christian Church VIII be shown,
including the desk of Rev. Alexander
Campbell, the founder Of the sect.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
TOSSED MATCH ASIDE;
DRESSING GOWN CAUGHT

Mr.. Goulding, of Keysville Va. who
was seriously burned in his home last
Monday. Is now at the Retreat for the
Sick. where he is being treated for his
injuries.
Mr. Goulding suffered his accident In
rather peculiar manner. He tossed
away a lighted match, which fell on
his dressing gown and set fire to IT..
He was badly burned on the back and
arms before the flames could be eX-
tinguished. He was reported last night
to be improving.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
SMALL BOYS FOUND BEER
IN RUINS OF BIG FIRE.

Three small white boys. with eleven
bottles OF beer in their possession, were
caught by officer Brantley at Ninth and
Cary Streets yesterday afternoon. and
were taken to the First Station. charged
with trcspassinE on tho property OF the
Southern Express Company, and with
having the beer In their possession They
claimed they found the beer in the ruins
left by the recent fire Mt that corner. Tho
boys we're bailed for, their appearance in
tho Police Court this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
SNOW IN shafers Building.

The Offices of the collector OF customs
for5the port, OF Richmond were moved
Saturday from the main Federal bni!a.
Ia made in order that the rooms former.
iy used by the collector may be httedl
up Tor oftices for the United States
Court Judges . !. !,
the grollnd floor OF the Shnfer 6utld-
Ing at the corner OF Tenth and Main
SfrcetR. "A f5Tl ,fs tif{ a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
WILD WITH JEALOUSY;
KILLED HIS SWEETHEART

g g FAN IIIIS FlJTpSI, MEN. MARCH H.
dispatches From RIo Verde state
that a prominent ranchman OF that
place named Juan Futano. assassinated
his sweetheart, the .andlady and her
daughter al the house where She was
living. jealousy is ascrbed as the
cause for The deed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-18
Lizzie Got a Licking.

Annie Lewis and Lizzie Orange are un-
der arrest under cross warrants at the
First Station. 1t seems that Lizzie beat
Annies daughter and then Annie gave
Lizzie licking. This case was looked
after by Policeman Werner.