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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18

A tickling cough from any cause Is
quickly stopped by DR.. Shops Cough
Cure. And II is so thoroughly harm
less and safe that DR.. shoop tells
mothers everywhere to give 1t without
hesitation even to very young babes.
The wholesome green leaves and ten
der stems OF a lung healing noun
famous shrub, furnish the curative
properties TO ,uDr. shoup's Cough
Cure. Z Gains the cough and heals
the sore and sensitive bronchial mem
branes. No opium, no chIoroform,
nothing harsh used to injure or sup
press, Simply reslnous plant ex-
tract, that helps to heal aching lungs.
The spaniards call this shrub which
the Doctor uses. THE Sacred Herb.
Always demand DR.. shoup's Cough
Cure. All dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18
PERSONAL

Patrick o'Donnell. the popular and
efficient Western Union messenger
hoy who has been confined to his
home in Northview for some time
suffering with measles and pneumo-
MIA, is convalescing and expects to
return to his work Monday.
Mrs. William Brent, who fell and
injured herself week or so ago, is
conValescing and expects to return to
her Office Monday.
Harry NJ. Patterson, deputy clerk
of the federal court Is in Parkers-
burg attending the sessions of the
court there.
j. w. Thornhnl is here from Be-
lington looking after business mat
tiers.
j. E. Trainer. of West Union. was
a business visitor here Saturday.
F. NJ. Crouch returned this morn
ing from an eastern trip.
Samuel Elliott, Of McAlpin, spent
Saturday in the city,.
DR.. Minnie Taylor Jackson who
has ben on an extended trip ( to
Detroit and other northern cities has
just returned, having had a most en-
joyable time. Her many friends arc
glad to see her back again. Her
health is much improved.
Miss Edna Trlckett, of Fairmont,
is the guest OF Miss Bette Corpening
and Mrs. Lee Maxwell.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

It is very important and In fact
It is absolutely necessary to health
that we give relief to the stomach
promptly at the first signs of trouble.
Take something once in a while:
especially after meals; something ike
IDOL for Dyspepsia and Indgies-
ticE. 1t will enable you stomach "a
d IS work properly. Sold BY All
druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18
CompIimenfary rs slster.

Mrs. W, B. Brooks, of Fairmont,
was hostess to asnumber OF friends
Friday afternoon complimentary to
her sister. Mrs. Katherine Booth, OF
Pittsburg, who has been visiting her
for the past few days. A delightful
informal afternoon was spent by the
ladies, and part of the time was de-
voted to needle work. Mrs. John o.
Brooks and Mrs. John sophen OF
clarksburg were out Of town guests
present. A delicious luncheon was
served by the hostess.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18
MRS. srnvENs's FATHER DEAD.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Stevens went
to Titusville, Pa. Saturday to attend
the funeral of Mrs. stevens's father,
Edward Hancock, who died at his
home there Friday. His death was
quite unexpected. Mrs. Stevens re-
ceivcd a letter from her former home
Friday morning which stated that
Mr.. Hancock was in good health and
that evening she got telegram an
nouncing his death.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18
Pythian Dance.

Arrangements have been made for
a ball to be given next Monday night
by Pinnickinnick Company No. 5 OF
the Uniform Rank knights of Pyth-
las. 1t will be held in HOFFMAN Hall
and Prof. Blake's orchestra has been
engaged for the occasion. Refresh
ments will be served and all possible
efforts will be made by the commit
tee on arrangements for a fully en-
ioyable time.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
earn

This is to certify that all druggists,
are authorized to refund your money
Il Foleys Honey and Tar fails "a
cure your cough or cold. It stops the
cough, heals the lungs ana prevents
serious results from a cold. cures Ia
grippe, coughs and colds and pre,
vents pneumonia and CONSUMPTION
Contains no opiates. The genuine Is
in a yellow package. Refuse substi-
tutes. sturm & Wilson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18
I SOCIAL
wedding Announced

Announcement Of the wedding Of
Miss Ethel Hope Clark. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Clark, OF wash
ington. D. c.. formerly Of shinnston,
to Mr., James Q. Lewis. Of the Phil4
ippine Islands. have been received by
friends OF the bride. The wedding
took place, in washington: ON January
Z. Mr.. ana Mrs. Lewis win visit In
West Virginia before sailing for tho
Philippines on March /. where Mr..
Lewis holds government position.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18
BANK sHAREnoLDERs MEET
ING.

The annual meeting OF the share
holders of the Home Bank for Saw
inss, of Clarksburg, W. Va. viii be
held in its banking rooms on Third
street, cIarksburE, W. Va, Tuesday,
January %, 1908. at II o'clock a.
m.' to elect directors for the ensuing
year. ~
JAMES T. DRUDY,
Cashier.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18
Augusta Club Dance

Another of the Augusta Clubs de-
lightful dances was held at the Hofr-
man hall on Court street last night,
with large attendance and a splen-
did program. Prof. Blake's orches-
ira furnished music for the dance.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18

Matthew D.. curkendan, ex-deputy
sheriff, was among the many inter
ested spectators at the meeting of
the Republican state executive com
mittee in Parkersburg last night.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18
DEEDS RECORDED

J. Seymour Pigott to Flavius T.
Pigott, a acres, sardis district
David Gould to Matthew and Har-
riet Campbell, lot, Wallace.
J. B. Boyce to James r. Boyce, /
lot, Salem.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
This is worth Rcmcr,ho,.,,,,

Whenever you have cough or
cold, just remember that Foley's
Honey and Tar will cure it. Do not
risk your health by taking any but
the genuine. It is in a yellow pack
age. Sturm & Wilson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Where arc YOU Eoln', Joe?" "Up
to smithy's. on Fourth street, after
some fresh fish. l am tired Of turkey,
beef and chicken"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18

On and after this date Will not be
responsible for any debts other than
those contracted by myself.
EMALINE SWIGER.
January IS, 1908.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-18

James NJ. Plant was here Saturday
from Katylick.
The evening world., 1908-12-04
MISS GRACE HELD
UP IN AUTO GOING
40 Miles AN HOUR
In Car With Miss Lucille Alger
When Flushing Policeman
Stops 1t.

Miss Lucille Alger, proprietress Of tn"
Red Brook Kennels, AT Great Neck. and
her friend Miss Louise race daughter
OF former Mayor William X. Grace, We're
in Flushing magistrates cour; to-day
when the chauffeur of Miss Ayers auto
was charged with breaking all the
speed Laws Oh Long Island
Serathin DaVer the chauffeur, was
held IN $1,000 bond for trial. Miss Alger
scheduled her $4,000 estate and kennels
as security for the driver. Bicycle Po-
liceman Harry McElroy told the court
that Daver's speed was above forty
miles an hour, lie said that no moving
thing ever passed through the village
so rapidly.
It was not until the auto struck
broadway that McElroy got active. He
was stationed in spot where Joy
riders" have been accustomed 10 speed
up until it has become dangerous To
drive over the road
IS the car approached, Mcitlrpy saw
Ddycr throw or the speed md attempt
10 run within the limit. Dager was not
quick enough, however, and McElroy
was at his side before his car had per-
ceptibly reduced its speed
Mc;lroy directed the chauffeur 10
drive to the Flushing Court. Boih
women accompanied the prisoner. when
Miss Al3er attempted 10 say something
In her drivers uefense, she was inter
rupted ~ The Magistrate.
No words no excuse can explain
this mans violation % the law" said
the Court. stringent measures are
necessary 10 protect innocent persons
Broadway m Flushing does NOT belong
10 any SET OF auto men that. know OF.
Every citizen has n r.ght 10 trespass
there. / think. This man was going as
fast as Vanderbilt racer aud brea A-
ing every law on Ions Island. IN hold
han for trial ana IN place his bail al
1900"
il was then that Miss Alger pledge 1
her estate as security Tor biyer,
The evening world., 1908-12-04
THROWS HIMSELF
UNDER WHEELS Of
SUBWAY TRAIN
Man Supposed to be William
Bloodgood Instantly Killed
at Bridge Station.

t,,,
GU man. supposed 10 be
WhHam Bioodsood, of Morris Park road.
the Bronx. threw himself from the
downtov, n,a,,or,,, -, ,, ,.,.,-
p.,s ..,
'"''o" anu was GROUND 10
pieces under Brooklyn subway ex-
press train ut 3S to-day.
More than twenty women saw the
mans deliberate act. He was seen .Dolt
me PLATFORM by Special Officer Farley
walking up and down, As the Brooklyn
express rolled INTO the station Blood
soou' WHO was standing half way M 'he
p'a'i"un, pulled OH MS oNercoat, Threw
al me feet of several young girls
anu hurled h''hselt under the wheels.
before No'or'nan higgins could halt
.'o u aN' ''e cal hau passed over the
ouuy'
'ecapha'en ana
''''''os' "es"''" recognition In
W., Mas pinpaoiN iorty-hEe
hoIcr,l, H.. -, ,n s'N ,ee' ~
No. - -, .'' pou"uS an"
The evening world., 1908-12-04
WRECKA1E POINTS
TO LOSS OF THE
STEAMER SOOC!TY
Vessel Left for This Port From
Michigan City, Ind, by
Way of Great Lakes.

NORTH SYDNEY. c. b., Dec. A
repor, reached here to-day that Il large
amount cf wreckage, including a steam
erls cabin ana furniture ana sixty life
preserNers bearing the name 500 City"
ad been found near cape Ray. New
foundland.
IN" news was brought here by the
steamer Glencoe. which runs from Port
an Basque, y. r., to sydney. Officials
Of the steamer said that a steamer
bearing the name 800 city" was re-
ported overdue NJ Port au BASQUE. No
further particulars are yet obtalnable.
The steamer 500 city left Michigan
City, md, en ruute through the Great
Lakes Cor %ew York on Nov. last.
The steamer was due here twelve DAYS
ago, having last been reported AT One.
3sc on Nov f. Nothing had sine beop
heard Of her uuiu pieces NJ wrcckaro
drifted into tn" New Toundland shores.
II Is the belief IN maritime circles her.
mat the steamer fuuHdcrod IN n gale
att"r leaving the ~. Lawrence River.
Tie SEQ city had been pussenpor
steamer IN the Great Lake service for
many years. Through Thomas H.
Franklin, broker, Of Ne. ~ Broad
street, the steamer was purchased from
her owners. The Indiana Nayigattor
Company for the Puget sountd Limo
company She was On her way 10 this
city in charge Of Capt +. A. Dority. O,
Chicago. WHO pilotod the steamer
through the lakes. and capt John oil.
Ten, Of this city, '0Ao waa to act as
ocean pilot.
II was the purpose OF the Puget Com.
pany to haze tto boat rehtted In tbis
city. Ii WAS then to 80 around Cape
Horn to Puget Sound for passenger ser.
vice. In addition 10 the two pilots there
We're aboard First Mate Casey and a
crew or some 10 men.
The 500 city was a wooden steamer.
sinEle screw. m feet long ai feet beam
and uf as net tons Sic Was BUN IN
~. a. " uU hIy tity. Mich. and hailro
from Chicago. where d was Wril bnoun
as q stgnch excursion steamer on Lake.
huron and M.ohi-au.
Althoggh tive Sou city was passen,
Eer steamer sine carried only nor crew
IN tho present tEu
o.
The evening world., 1908-12-04
F[0UR|SH|NG PISTOL, SLAYER F[EES, !
CHASED BY 900 SCHOOL CHILDREN
BROKER HELD AS FORCER ON
CHARGE OF man He ARRESTED
Samuel NJ. Biddson, Accused of Making Spurious Bonds of
washington D. c., Corporation to the Value
of S6OOOOO
of S6OO,OOO.

Acting upon information supplied by
Monretiore Meyers. who waa brought
here from Pittsburg n few days ago.
charged with grand larceny and con-
hned in the Tombs. the District Attor-
neys Office caused the arrest to-day of
Samuel NJ. BIddison. a broker, OF No
ll6 Nassau street, on charge OF for
gerry in the first degree
BiddlsOu is charged with forging 600
81 .0N bonds of the Central Coal, Lum-
Der 4 Construction Company, District
of Columbia corporation Out Of his
arrest a big sensation is expected. "
happens that Biddison is the man who
caused the arrest Of Meyers OH Il
large of stealing five Of these bonds.
Afte. Meyers VAS locked M he sent
word to the District Attorney that he
had some Interesting Information shout
The evening world., 1908-12-04
dutch WARNING
TO VENEZUELA IN
WARSH|P SHOW
Three Sea Fighters of Hollands
Navy Make .DemonStra-
ton Off Venezuela.

WILLEMSTAD, Dec. 4-Three Dutch
warships, the battleship Jacob van
Heemskcrk and the cruisers Friesland
and Gelderand. have made a demon
stration against Venezuela, Together
they steamed yesterday along the coast
from Puerto Cabello to La Guaira at a
distance Of 5000 yards from the shore,
The Jacob van Hecmskerk returned
here this morning. The two cruisers
are going to MaracaibO. where they
VIII make similar demonstration.
This news was brought to Willem-
.ad by the battleship.
The demonstration OF yesterday Is re-
Sarded as indicating that the prepara-
lions for All effective blockade OF the
Venezuelan coast are completed.
IT Is reported here that the Neither
lands battle-ship DE Ruijter left Hol-
land yesterday for this port
BERLIN, Dec. 4.-Dr. Israel said to-
day that he had received no notice that
President Castro, Of Venezuela, desired
his services for an operation, as re-
ported All that the doctor knows about
the President and his intentions lie has
learned through the newspapers, II il
thought here that President Castro Will
leave the steamer Gusdeloupe at san
lander. Spain, instead of continuing on
20 Bordeaux.
BORDEAUX. Dec. 4.-Dr Pousson Is
the proprietor OF the only sanitarIum
here where an operation on President
Castro is possible The doctor is a per-
souaI friend ~ Dr. Israel, Of Berlin, and
ue isa specialist IN kidney diseas"s Up
to Tie urrselt time he has not been noti-
ca tnat IN. Israel purposes 20 operate
"a President castro. There Us no spec
List az ArcaChon named Israel
The evening world., 1908-12-04

. BALTIMORE. Dec. "A man VINO
registered at the st. James Hotel mere
yesterday AS j. L., O'Neal, of Harms
burg, Pa, committed suicide in his room
during the night by shooting Tie man
left letters to the manager OF the hotel
and the Coroner, inclosing money TO
nav his hotel bill and funeral expenses.
Nothing Was found among the man
effects to identify him beyond the name
he registered under lie was about
forty-tive years old.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. A baggage
check found In the clothing OF the man
The evening world., 1908-12-04
DROPS DEAD IN ALBANY.
George shilling, n New York sales
man, Fails in the street.

ALBANY ~, {-Nhlle vnlEiur
.aloug Broadway t.s afternoon GeoreJ
j shilling, q travelling salesman Tor the
Banks f.aw Puhnsuma COMPANY of
New York. fell to the Sidewalk and die,
ssiors q phy sican eould W summoned.
The evening world., 1908-12-04
DEATH CARD May SOLVE THE
MYSTERY OF MANS SUICIDE
Supposed New Yorker, Who Shot Himself in Baltimore Hotel
Had Registered az J. L. O'Neal, OF HarrlSDurg "a.
i eft Baggage in Philadelphia.

supposed to he j. Il. O'Nea!, OF Harms
burg. Pa, who committed suicid" in
Baltimore. called for a suit case at tho
Pennsylvania Railroad station In this
city An examination Of the baggage
failed to disclose the positive identity
Of the suicide, who Is believed 10 have
resided In New York.
a card bearing the inscription Charles
JOSEPH Donnelly. oled Dec 3. 1906, Leads
the police to believe thai the suicide
was relative or friend of DonnellN
and that he chose the third anniversary
of his death to end his own life.
The evening world., 1908-12-04
POLICE Think SUICIDE SENT
POISON BY MAIL TO HIMSELF
Nj sery IN Death of Harry Boas in California May De tx
planned by His Queer Actions in the PaSt-fecehl
DEVELOPMENTS Point to SetPlanned Plot

In support OF their contention. the
police have the evidence Of the dead
mans friends and relatives who admit
that he was in the habit Of deceiving
people as 10 occurrences OF his early
lifa and that while lie claimed To have
been stuacnt at Yale and spoke
famtliarly Of men and matters NJ that
institution, lie never had ben outside oi
this state.
The evening world., 1908-12-04
BOY TRIES SUICIDE.
InhuIes Gas when Poverty Made
Him tbandon Studies.

Forced by the straitened condition Of
his fathers finances TO give up his
studies on the training ship Newport
and his ambition TO be an officer in tho
merchant marine, eighteen year-od Ar
pad Teplansky tried to kin himself to-
day by inhalins gas at his home. No,
223 East Twelfth street. Ills mother
discovered him In time and he was
taken TO bellevue Hospital. where the
doctors have hopes of saving his life
Inc hoy Is tn. only son of BENJAMIN
The evening world., 1908-12-04

'e''"" from "hlch the sound mad pro-
ce""eu "heh Lehman appeared. Evil
"e"'E ne haa expected to make MS es-
cape "'thout hluch dlthcuity, and the
crowd OF chllhreh swarmins about him
pu~"'eu nm momentariiy.
All join in Chase.
He waved the revolver uncertainty
and the children started to run away.
Lehman dashed through them, shouting.
some of the older boys started after
him. Their example was contagious.
ana the whole school Joined in the
chase.
The cries "f the children attracted
scores OF men, who took up the pursuit.
Lehman did not look behind but bent
every endeavor to put as much distance
as possible between himself and the Yell
ing crowd. He was outrunning most of
the men. but the larger boys. trained in
school gymnastics, had no trouble in
keeping up with him.
Turning into Willow avenue, Lehman.
hard pressed from the rear. saw that
people ahead of him had heard the cries
Of the children and We're getting ready
TO head him of, Suddenly he dashed
into the dwelling at No 2S3 Willow ave-
nue and disappeared.
The children swarmed to the renr OF
the house 10 guard against the escape
of Lehman by that route, None OF the
occupants OF the house heard him enter
and were greatly surprised when
couple OF policemen told them they were
shetering a murderer.
hurried search of the house was
made. but no sign of Lehman was dis
covered. Then the policemen noticed
that the covers OF bed in a room on
the arst noor seemed to be disturbed.
They looked under the bed and found
Lehman, gelgning sleep He was
dragged out and denied knowing any
thing about the shooting, but when the
policemen appeared at the front door
with him the children set IN shout
that he vas the man they had chased.
The Revolver disappears
The evening world., 1908-12-04

CHICAGO. Dec. 4-Winters hrst
o,s,suyht on wire service in the Middle
west was made to-day wheh snow
accompanied in some places by l'sh
wind demoralizcd the telegraph serN-
ice between Chicago and Pitisburs
IInemen were ordered out all along
the line to make repairs as fast az
nosslble. In other directions from chi
The evening world., 1908-12-04

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4-Failins to
discover motive for the murder OF
Harry + Boas. the young electrician
who died yesterday from the effects on
a poison believed 20 he strychnine. the
police OF San Francisco and san Jose
after a thorough investigation incline 10
the belief that he secured the poison
and r,niled IL 10 himself at his once
The evening world., 1908-12-04
Hard Pressed Through Hoboken
Streets He Runs Into Strangers
House and Is Caught
Under a Bed. =
DRINK CRAZED, HE MISTOOK .
VICTIM FOR HER SISTER
Intended Bullets for Keeper of Boarding. House.
Who Had Ordered Him Out-Wounded
Girl Has No Chance to :
Recover.

Brandshng revolver with which he had just shot Miss
Turner No. 525 Garden street Stansas Lehman blocks
through the streets ohoken to-day pursued by crowd
school children The wsky there
remaining in the revolver he made attempt fire the horde
OF boys and girls who stuck close TO him in the chase
The tragedy occurred the home Mary Meassv who con-
ducts Westinghouse Miss Turner Mrs Neassys sister Lehman
sook his victim hnady of the house in the emdakness
hallway four shots into her body inActng wounds that will
The evening world., 1908-12-04
GREAT BLIZZARD IN The WEST
TANCLES WIRES and TRAFFIC

cago conditions were reported normal
CLEVELAND, Der, a furious
snow storm which set in early to-day
prevails throughout northern Ohio, the
ground being already covered to n
depth OF several inches. Telegraphic
service is badly hampered, The storm
kss resulted In some delay to railway
trains,
The evening world., 1908-12-04

After shooting Miss Turner Lehman
rushed from the house. Public School
No. |. three doors from the Meassy
home. mad Just been dismissed for the
noon recess and the street was
crowded with boys and girls.
The children heard the shots and
some OF them were running In the di-
The evening world., 1908-12-04
THE HUB CLOTHING CORNER,
l.D nIlOADWAY,

..y AND 12D nItOADWAh,
Cor. barclay 81, opp. Post-Omee.
Half-Price Mems overcoat Sale so
silk lined. Men's OVercOats to-day, $40,
SIS TsilsT-Alads Over eosts. xla-So. 80
The evening world., 1908-12-04
The HUB CLOTHING CORNER
~ ANn ..D mo

.sT AND LID HRnADN
Cor. narcinS 81, oUp. tOsI-Onice
AR selling 5000 Mem Winner over
coats o. suit, all Sizes "A 90 A., Glue.
hlack, Brown on GRAY Tor To-day. - .OU,
buy to-day, YOU save half-price, Open
Hub stow. 80