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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-11-05

The coast counties again came to tho
front in the awards made In tho agri-
cultural section OF the state fair, and
that, in the line Of staple crops. Frank
II. Lewis, Of Jackson county. was
awarded the first premium for best all
round display Of corn, also receiving
three cotton premiums. lie had the
best and cleanes, pound Of long staple
cotton; the best aud neatcst cotton
wrapped bale Of cotton, and the best
upland staple bale.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
An OFFER
is MAI De
Head Of Catholic Church in
West Virginia Wants to
Acquire the Property.
AN OPTION IN THE WAY
But He May Finally Get the
Property and Start a Big
New School There.


So far the contamination of the
sale of Broaddus Institute to tho
Clarksburg Sanitarium has not taken
place. though the option still holds
good. Whether or not the company
will purchase the property or allow
the option lapse is not known GER
tainly as yet, but, as the site and
buildings are desirable, in fact, ideal
in many respects for a sanitarium,
1t is more than probable that the deal
will be completed at an early date.
1t is understood that others are
seeking also to purchase Broaddus
and the entire acreage. Among these
is said to be Bishop p j. Donahue,
of the West Virginia diocese of the
Catholic church, who is reported as
having made an offer for the entire
property.
1t is not known to a certainty what
Bishop ,Donahue desires to do with
the Broaddus property. but he will
doubtless devote it to school purposes
but whether as ladies' seminary or
school for boys is not known, pos
sibly the latter as movement has
been under way here for some time
to establish a boys school under the
direction and control of the Catholic
denomination.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
HIT WITH A CHAIR
Riley Long Given Knockout
Blow by Douglas Sehon and
Warrant is Issued.

With several distressing bumps
on his head and badly bruised eye,
Riley Long, colored, appeared in
Magistrate Gordon's court Saturday
morning and swore out an assault
and battery warrant against Douglas
s'ehon. also colored, who had been
staying at Longs house.
Riley told the magistrate that he
was standing in front of bureau
Friday night combing his hair when
Dug came rushing into the room
fusstng about having lost some
money, picked up heavy oak rock
ing chair and brought it down on
Riley's head with terrible force
knocking him down and out. Riley
appeared to be groggy while telling
the story. He said the assault was
as surprising as thunderbolt out of
clear sky as he and Sehon had al
ways been good friends.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
DIRECTORY
of the Schools Of the State is
Issued by State Super
intendent Miller.

State Superintendent of Free
Schools Thomas c. Miller. has just Is
sued the West Virginia Educational
Directory for the years 1907 and
1908, teeming with useful information
to teachers. school officers and the
public. The directory contains the
list of all the faculties of all state
educational institutions. boards of
regents. the names of teachers in
graded schools of two or more rooms.
announcements for 1908. and other
valuable information.
Superintendent Miller in the issu-
ance of the Directory, says: -.
"The Educational Directory issued
by this department each year is not
only a convenience to teachers and
school officers, but has become a very
helpful means of general information
to the public. The comparison OF
salaries and length of school term
between various districts of the state,
has led many boards of education to
take a broader view of the educa-
tional needs of their communities
and induced them to provide better
things for the youth of their dis
tricts. AS will be seen only schools
of two rooms or more are included
in the directory. II all the district
schools of the state should be report
ed, many of them with an enrolment
below twelve, 1t would lead our peo-
pie to consider very seriously the
question of consolidation and central-
ization. 1t will be noticed this year
that the item of enrolment is added
to the statistics, which will give in
formation we'll worth considering
The aim has been to give accurate in
formation and II it is lacking in this
respect, it is because the department
was not furnished with the correct
data.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
COURT CLOSES
January Term Entering Upon
the Seventh Week is Ad-
journed Sine Die.

Starting on the seventh week OF
the term Judge Charles w. Lynch
adjourned the term Tuesday morning
sine die after a short session.
In the case of the Warren Ehre,
Company vs.. Elliott & Winchcll, the
motion for new trial was overruleu
Joel L. Randolph was fined IS and
costs for assault and battery on'Gran-
vile H. Davis, but leave was given to
file a bill of exceptions.
Orders were set aside in the suits
of Bessie yon VS.. Jas. H. Mines and
Mary Goldie Wilson VS.. James II.
Mines.
"A demurrer was made in the case
of the bank of Webster Springs vs.
the Merchants & Producers bank.
Special pleas were made in the
suits of Braham and Shannon VS.. the
b. & o. r. r. Co.
Judge Lynch reduced the $500 ver-
dict given Clinton Layman against
the Town OF Adamston to $3.50.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
DANGER. LINES
Are Exceeded by the ohio's
Waters but the River is
Falling Above.
Isy Associated press.l.

CINCINNATI, o., Feb 1S-Fore-
caster Bassler said today that there
will be nothing serious in the river
situation here providing no rains oc-
cur above Cincinnati The stage
this morning was 47.6 and rising
slowly. The river swili not rise far
above the danger line of 80 feet.
AT Point Pleasant the river is Z
feet above the danger stage.
1t is expected the recession will
begin tomorrow, 7 At Parkersburg
the water is 5 feet above the danger
line, but from iP,arkersburg to Pitts
burg the river is falling.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
VIRGINIA DEBT
Has Not Been Considered as
Yet by Either Branch of :
the Legislature.
(speclaI CONSEQUENCES


CHARLESTON, Feb. -17-Althougb
Governor Dawson mentioned both the
Virginia debt and the need of mining
legislation in his call for the extrs
session there has been little activity
in either house on these two ques-
tons.
Maj. W. G. McGrew. member of
the House from Monongalia county,
introduced a resolution into the
House recurring tho attorney genera.
and board of. public works to submit
report showing where the $4,000
appropriated by the last legislature
has gone.
Resolutions calling upon the joint
committee of the two houses to make
Its report upon. the mines of the state
have been Introduced in both houses.
Senator Littlepage introduced the
senate resolution and the committee
is getting active. A subcommittee
held meeting Saturday in which
something was accomplished in the
way of report.
Major McGrew's resolution in the
House was the first mention OF the
Virginia debt by either body.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
ATTACK ON MAY
= Ts-~-.Ga a. .sF..s 'TW
By a MorgantoWn Paper is
Bitterly Resented and De-
nounced at Charleston.

CHARLESTON, Feb. II. Especially
Great indignation is felt around the
capitol on account of personal at
tack in the Morgantown New Domn-
ion and News on Attorney General
Clark w. May.His friends assert that
the attack was uncalled for and IN
warranted.
Among the officials of the state
house there are none who have serv-
ed the people better, If the statement
of his admirers are to be believed,
and he is one man about whom any
thing improper has never been al
legged, by even his most bitter polit-
cal foes. IL.
1t is felt that there must be some
reason for the attack of the Morgan
town writer, that the scribe seeks an
opportunity to vent little spleen.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
PRESENT. SESSION
IS GREAT BENEFIT
To the State Of West Virginia
President: McDermott of
&, ~. Senate Believes.
Especial Corrcspondcncc.,,'

CHARLESTON, Feb. 1.-THE
president of the state senate. Hon.
Joe McDermott. thinks that the pres
cnt special session of the legislature
will inure greatly to the benefit OF
the Republican party in the coming
campaign. 1.-THE session has been
active and, harmonious thus far"
said President. McDermott, "and 4
have every reason to expect that 1t
will continue so to the end, and that
when an adjournment sine die is talk
en-. 1t win be found that this session
has done more work OF more direct
Importance to the whole people of
the state in shorter space of time,
than any legislative session ever
held. 4 The. cost Of the session. which
has been. kept down to a minimum,
Will amount to naught compared
with the vitality important legislation
that will have been accomplished"
Asked as to the gubernatorial con:
test. President McDermott declared
with emphasis and enthusiasm that
Secretary of State Swisher was os
good as nominated. Take the SEN
timent here at the legislature. among
the mon from all parts of the state
active and influential men in their re.
spective sections-take the sentiment
as you find 1t here, and I think tina,
you will agree with me that Mr.
Swlsher Is far and away in the lead
and his candidacy is daily growing
stronger. 1.-The more the people know
about Mr.. swisher the better they
like him. He came from the ranks
of the common people, has fought
the battles of life, with splendid tri-
umphs. and when he is nominated
and elected governor as 1 sincerely
believe he will be. the common -peo-
pie will have one of their own in the
executive mansion, and the 5000 coal
diggers of this great mining state
Gun point with pride to Governor
swisherRas one who came from their
honest and begrimcd ranks"
President McDermott thinks the
special session will end next wednes-
day. 49,. m
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
MINERS ARE
TAKEN OUT ALIVE
sEHoN ARRESTED
On Assault and Battery Warrant But
Hearing Is Continued.

Douglass sehon, colored, was ar
rested Monday forenoon by Constable
Ford and taken before Magistrate
Gordon to answer to an assault and
battery warrant issued against him
at the instance of Riley Long, color
ed, with whom he has been boarding.
sehon says he hit Long with a chair
because the latter stole some money
from him. The hearing was contin-
ued for several days and sehon was
released on his own recognizance.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
ONLY A, RUMOR
King AIfonzo Was Not Killed
by Bomb as the First
Report. Had 1t. @
ny Associated press.1

MADRID, Spain, FEB. 1S-There
is no truth in the report that King
Alfonzo had been assassinated. The
rumor is probably the outgrowth OF
bomb explosion at Barcelona yes
terday in which one woman was
killed, two other persons injured and
much damage to buildings caused.
The precise object of the outrage has
not yet been made clear. The King
is at present in Seville.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
SENATOR HAzLETT
Gives the Reason Why He
Voted Against the Pro-
hibition Amendment.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. H.
Senator Hazlett makes the following
statement: ,"ohe reason. 1 had for
voting against the prohibition amend
ment was that had assurance that
before we leave Charleston we will
have an opportunity to vote on a
county local option bill, which am
Heartily in favor of. 1 understand
that the governor, when he reassem-
bles the legislature in extra session at
the close of this session, will include
both county local option as straight
act and also as an amendment to the
constitution.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
DEA TIL MA Y AID
BECKHAM TO LAND
One Of His Opponents Die and
a Beckham Man May Be
Elected to, Vacancy.
Lsy Assooiatea press.l

FRANKFORT, KY. Feb. l7-vir-
gil Mcknight, Democratic represent
tative from Mason county, died this
morning. Mcknight had been vot-
ing against Beckham for United
States senator. His, successor will
be elected in ten days. Beckham
Democrats say Democrat is sure to
be elected, who will vote for the
partys nominee for senator.
There will be no session of the
general assembly until after Nc
knights funeral at Maysville tomor-
row.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
.PITTSBURG CAPITALISTS
BUYING COAL. LANDS
In Large Acreage in Barbour
County and Procure a
West Virginia Charter.

Intending TO get in possession of an
enormous tract of land in Barbour
county,, Pittsburg capitalists. have in
corporated with half million dollars
authorized capital. A charter has
been issued as follows:
The West Virginia Company, 341
Sixth Avenue, Pittsuburg, to acquire
5000 acres ST land in Barbour coun-
ty, w. Va. Authorized capital $780,
900; subscribed and paid $1,000. In
corporators: j. NJ. Guffey. w. f. Nc
Cook, G. d. Prentice. w. L. Johnson
and John S. Willard, all of Pittsburs
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
BRYAN IN HoosIER CAPITAL.
IBy Associated Pross.1

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. IL
William Jennings Bryan addressed
the ministers association ana the
high schol students here this morn
ing. This afternoon he attended a
reception given for him. This even
ing he will address a mass meeting
and tonight he will speak at ban
quet.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
After Being Entombed All
Night and Are None the
Worse for Experience.
ny Associated press.l

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, Feb. 1S-All
but one of twenty-eight miners who
were entombed yesterday in the
Mid Valley colliery were rescued
alive this morning. One of the
miners was killed following the ac-
cident by falling down a shute,
two we're Injured, and the others APP
peared none the worse for their ex-
perience.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
FLOOD CREST
Passes Ohio River City But
There is Much Suffering 0w-
ing to the Extreme Cold.
IRy Associated press.l

GALLIPoLIs, o., Feb. 1s-The
crest of the flood passed this section
today, a stage of AZ feet having
been reached at Pomeroy and Point
Pleasant is badly inundated. There
Is much suffering by. the people in
the flooded districts on account of
the extreme cold.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
ONE MAN is KILLED
AND -FOUR ARE INJURED.
IRy Associatea Prom.

BUFFALO, N. y. Feb. IL
Engineer James Barry. of Buffalo,
was fatally and four others serious
ly injured, when Michigan Central
passenger train crashed into a New
York Central yard engine at Black
Rock today.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20

John Maitland, of smithfeld, has
entered voluntary bankruptcy here.
and Referee w. Frank Stout will
hold a meeting of his creditors on
March 5. His assets amount to
$4,000 and liabilities $4,000
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL

Gov. w. NJ. o. Dawson has signed
House Bill No. 10, relating to the
West Virginia university: Senate Bill
No. 1, the Wheeling charter bill:
Senate Bill No. 6. relating to the
time of holding circuit courts. and
substitute for Senate Bill No. 16, re-
lating to the normal schools and the
value of diploma.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20

Mike Kasa, foreigner employed
at the Grasselli Chemical Company's
plant, sustained broken leg in an
accident at the plant Saturday MORN
ing. He was taken to st. Mary's
hospital for treatment.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
AUTO RACERS IN OHIO.

CLEVELAND, G., Feb; 1s-The
American, italian and French New
York to Paris automobile racers en-
tered Ohio early today near Con-
neaut.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20

soothes. itching SKIN. Heals cuts
or burns without a scar. Cures
piles. eczema, salt rheum, any Itch
ing: Doan's Ointment. Your drug
gist sells it.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
COAL SHIPMENTS
From Pittsburg to Southern
Markets in Large Quantities
Because Of High Water.
my Associated Prcss.1

PITTsBURG, Pa. Feb. 1S-Morc
than five million bushels of coal
will be shipped from here today and
tomorrow to southern markets.
These shipments are made possible
by high river stages. Evidence of
the flood is fast disappearing.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20

Feel languid, weak, rundown?
Headache? Stomach "off?"-Just
a plain case of lazy liver. Burdocls
Blood Bitters tones liver and stom-
ach, promotes digestion, puriHes the
blood.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20

q suffered hamtually from con-
stipation. Doan's Regulets relieved
and strengthened the bowels, so that
they have been regular ever since"
A. e. Davis, grocer. Sulphur
Springs, Texas.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
KEENER s KYLE,
Eve Sight Spcpcialists,

Office, Traders Building, 223 Main
ST., Room 4. Clarksburg, W. Va.
If you knew how much we are
helping others you would come to
us. Examination free. Hours from
l TO 5 and z to 8.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20
CANNON 1NDo...,AD.
Iny Assoeiated presE.l

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 1S-
Tho Republican state central COM
mittee at a meeting here adopted
resolutions indorsing Joseph G.
Cannon for the Presidency.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-02-20

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr.
thomas Electric oil: Stops the
pain and heals the wound. All
druggists sell it.
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-15

aionS. Mir. kenN.ck. wnlle sess ..--->-- engaged over hts karbor scheme. con eladeti to drop business for the morn ing and hasten out to lrvingten with two experienced deiectives.
 ~Gocdr' applaaded Uacle Michael. The more the merrier. believe ean furnish ths.st gentlemen with sew esal valuable clews. hate to say Told you ser lake. but u yeu h4d listened to me yea--whats Ne. won't, it-S hot enough out here. 6o1siby.'
 When NIT. Casri-an left the telephone he found that Harriet and tmu-cne haa gone upstairs The latter young .a8y had btx,u unable ta restrain her emotions longer. aaI in the seelaSion af her chamber she gave vent te every slseeles of pyrefeehnic despair ta which lhe tentler age of nineteen k subject Miss henwyek was the busiest Samari. tan an r,,c,,rsi and her miaisiEatieus to i ile stricken eae made q word with Rieharl out of ,ae qurstioa for the present
 Mr. Van der Awe per'eived that his iaasnorata was profoundly agltated. hut why he could not imagine There fore he paced solemnls up and down the ball soaliag more Ike funeral director than ever. Richard sat on the front porch. smoking one cigarette aft. er another furieusly, when Mr. corri. gan came out and aecesied him.
 Hello. your lor,lship, wha, is your British opinion an hornets nesis in general?'
 "The inmates thereof come at you enduise and all at once" observed the young man grimls. In my humble opinion things are going to wake up presently"
 "Right" laughed tue merry little lawyer with what Richard could not but feel was Ill timed merriment. My esteemed brother-in-law Is fairly boil ing He's on his way out here now with two policemen I'm glad you're not mixed up in this particular phase of the comedy. Dicky. boy. You have somewhat of load to carry as it is" "Um." grunted Richard. staring ab- sently at the gravel path. Mir. Corrigan eyed him suspieiously and started away. Richard was about 10 ask permission to accompany him. intending again 10 lay bare his heart to his counsel. but at that instant his attention was arrested In an entirely different direction.
 Woolsey Bills was coming toward him from the direction of the railroad station.
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-15


 offering any further remark
 then waited patiently for his
 servant to reach the porch
 eGood mornin'. your iordshir. said
 Bills. with look of guileess mno
 eence which made the Texan long 10
 throttle him on the spot.
 Richard regarded him earnestly.
 striving to read the secrets of his soul
 but came ,o the conclusion that the
 servant had no soul. inasmneh as the
 face before him was as placid as that
 of slumberlng babe.
 Bills" he said in his sternest tone. "eome upstairs. There is matter which We must settle now-at once. Contrary to his expectations, the servant did not finch. but followed him meekly to the upper floor Once inside the room. the Texan locked the door and turned on his companion savagely.
 "Now, my man. just give an account of yourself, and be quick about it." Richard had flung himself into the morris chair while the valet stood be l fore him. nervously shifting his feet and picking at the brim of his hat. ..M' lord''-- Richard cut him short.
 .Drop that, This is no time for In l fernal nonsense, Nellf'
 ..Yes. sir Thank you. sir" Bills be- 1 gan again. though the task to which i he had evidently nerved himself was
 proving larger than he at first sup posed '"Mr Williams. sir, l done l wrong. know that An l come 1 back 10 teli you ail about il. sir. an 1 awsS your pardon, sir. If you'll be so 1 good"
 | Leave the trimmings oGt and get | down to faetsr' snapped Richard. with 1 unconcealed impatience. You sneak l ed off last night without permission | Why"
 1 "Because." confessed the valet. with
 a sudden squirt of courage-"because l forgot. sir. and drank your brandy up 1 again. Mir. Williams sir. Honest. sir. l I was afeerd you'd shoot me. an'-an' l went away te New York. iutendin' to 1 never come hack again. 1 left w'ilst 1 you WAS 'avin' the play. sir | How did yoa gel 10 New York at 1 that time of nighll There are nc
 trains at that hour No. sir know they ain't I--I got on freight trfln. sir" i The Texan looked at him keeniy. l then nodded permission for the bal 1 ance of the fishN story.
 "When 1 got 10 New York. sir" the valet continued. "l realized wot a l bloonlin' ass I was. Mir. Williams. sir
 an confesses 1t now. sir. without nc i ,ope of coverin. I'D the fack.' | Bills" said Richard calmly. "ii l comes to me that thls Is the first eos. | pei truth you have spoken. have l hopes$of you yet. Go on l "Yes. sir: thank you. sir. As l was | a-sayin'. there was in big city. sir. | without much money an no character I an, 1no immejit proSpeck Of place. Says to meseif. Bills. says l. you're 1 bloomin' ass. You left gentleman VOL was only jokin' bout shootin you | an wot wouldn't 'urt air of youf | cad for anyfhlnk Go back fo him. l Bills says |. an tell i'm 'ow it 'ap' pened. Els kindly disposed gentle | p.an with q sweet. forgiyin' nature an won't old fl agin you that you was l afeared yf Is terrible pistol. Mir. Vii 1 lia ms. sir
 "H'mv' xniYed Richard What was l ronr other reason fJr coming baeky' i The servant shifted nneasily. turned | his hat round and round in his nerv- ous hands and apparently decided to keep back nothing
 .-yes sir be tegan s@si"- 'f '~d