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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-03-18
Parsons.souders Opcninr.

The sixth anniversary OF the Par
sons-souders Company in their at
tractive and up-to-date store was
most brilliantly celebrated Wednes-
day afternoon and evening. The
window display was one OF great
beauty, having back ground of a
hedge of tulips, garlands of Amert-
can beauty roses and lattic,s en-
twined with greenery. Tho central
figure Of this unique window Il a
model. an exact counterpart of Anna
Held, with hat and gown worn bv
her in Miss Innocence which was
produced in New York thig s,,s,,
The whole interior of this popu,ar
and beautiful shop is perfect in lis
decorations Of green and old rose
The millinery department. is IN tbe
rear of the store and "a entered nm
der artisticaIly designed arches ~
green and old rose. the color scheme
being carried out in all the appoi1t-
ments. 1t is like one fairy s.S,.e
with roses, roses everywhere an.
twined in punches o: ercaper,,
from which hair concealed are bnn-
dreds of canary birds and with the
sweet strains of the orchestra In
Vulnerable electrict lights ana tbe
carolling of these sweet vo.ce5 hirds
is scene never before Witnessed !,
clarksburg and one IoaE to h :, -
membered. by the firms manv "a
irons. The millinery depsrtma =
has as its manager Mr.. q n
sturm. assisted by Miss Devsr -
New York, and many other yorns
women who are most corrta -
waiting upon the many nst,on :
Among the latest designs ana NJ
els shown was the Georgiette moda,
large black net hat trimmed =
Jet beads. two cabachons Of l.. "a
long black willow plumes a. - -.
by Anna Held model in the eastS ),
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-03-18
In Spring Millinery Lines Are
the All=absorbing Az
fairs Nov.

/ -
I Under myriad Of electric lights
and the scene OF a beautiful Jap
anese bower the spring opening oil
the latest creations in all the up-to-
date hats was held last exening by
Mrs. Stout In her attractive new
millinery oarlor on West Main
street. All during the hours OF the
opening the room was filed with pa
irons and admirers OF the new de-
signs which were most attractive
and fetching in style. Music was
rendered all during the evening and
artistic souvenirs Of Japanese. design
were presented to each guest during
the opening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-03-18


II order q raise me neeesss,
money II was deeided q Isslie addis
aonai stock Nearly exery stock.
hOidef Of Jast year wiH p1rchase nsN
stock this Year and opppFtunIty Is
take stock win pc extended Is III
other fans RenJamin y Kerr ana
Louis a. Carr were appointed com
'Iniftee 70 solicit stock subscrihers
2. = Galley, the pre- dent acted
rs presiding ofieer At the neeting.
I4ueils Hoge, TIE secretaFy gaye 4.
report Is the financial condition Sd
The club for the benefit 81 those WHO
We're not present al The last stock
holders meeting at which q aesailedi
report was made That report showed
the receipts OF last year 70 have
been more than s1s. zoe ana the Il.
pendttures about $3.50 more fhan
that. but there Is $500 coming to mo,
CLUB on the sale q player which
win cut the detcft down 10 about,
$3.50. Last year about $500 was
spent for improvements 1t the base,
ban park, which WIN not have Is bs
spent this year. This shows that the
Clubs chances this year are good.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-03-18
FIN EOPEN ING,S
At THREE STORES

window Next comes the .sweei
girl graduate hat Of val lace, aug.
mented by baby 1rish, lace, a tuck 81
let, white willow plumes and black
velvet ties. Another model Ii the
salorae urban OF leghorn trimmed
In the natural color. one an men III
Iostrick feather OF black with two
Jet cahaehons forming the trimming
across the front. The "eharlotte
corday was DESIGNED in mustard
color milan, trimmed in bronze al.
pies with moss and French loops 81
mustard color ribbon falling grace.
fully in the back, "The Garden
Hat was beautifully designed in
natural color chip with a. three-inch
fange OF Hight blue satin ribbon
facing, with trimmings Of clusters
of hydrangia artistically grouped
with violet and light blue satin
ribbon. The semi-dress hat is fash
Toned by Dame Fashion in triscan
ana black straw, crown OF black vi
Diets with uneurled ostrich feathers.
Among the Gage models is a
black chip shirt waist hat most chic
in design with soft drapery Of white
ribbon in black polka dot effect.
Next Dame Fashion gathered from
our grandmothers, models a quaint
little yedda braid trimmed in pur.
pie and white lilacs with a scatter.
ing Of plumes in apricot shades and
quantities Of violet ribbon. The tai.
lored hat is unique creation In tur.
ban effect and combination Of blue
and green with touch Of cherry
cabaehon of the mustard color chry.
santhemum braid. The eve .iag OF
afternoon reception hat of grey ana
old rose, in form of the poke bonnet.
with trimming of grey roses, foliage
and grapes. The Merry Garden hal
is most English in model and is de-
signed in leghorn with crown of the
woodland moss, with clusters OF tiny
rosebuds half concealed. and deep
facing Of cream lace dropping over
the brim.
The reception last evening was all
that could be wished for by this pop.
ular firm. The patronage was i'm
niense. All during the evening a
delightful program of music was
rendered and several beautiful songs
sung by local talent. This evening
the attraction viii be the Fashion
Show" which will be most unique
and attratiye in all its arrange
ments. Twenty living figures viii
pose as models in the most beautiful
and effective costumes OF evening
and afternoon gowns. and smart
street frocks. All during the hours
OF the reception a full program Of
music will be rendered by shinn. 3
orchestra and light refreshments will
be served.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-03-18
TIE
General Demand

Of the Well-Informed Of the World has
always been for . simple, pleasant ana
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
valuei a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its com.
ponent parts arc known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with les ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
able success, III.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
-a ( "a 4
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-03-18

Lee Duvall, of Wheeling, Is here
calling on the candy trade.
]. H. orndorff, Of capon Bridge,
is a city business visitor.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
LAWYERS SISTER HELD.
Stephen c. B0Idpiu's Relative Ac-
cused of GiUing Bad Checks.

Mrs Charlotte Baldwin Frost. sister of Stephen
g Baldwin. lawyer, AZ No n5 RroadWay' ano
wife OF P A Frost, attorney in China was
arrested by Headquarters detectives yesterday and
arraigned in the Yorkytlle police court charged
with having given a worthless check 20 Hickson q
Co Of No. sSs Fifth avenue, In return for a gown
Although both her brother and her husband we're
tn the city. neither appeared I'm court, ana the
woman was held In $500 for hearing this after
noon when she will have counsel Representatives
OF the Plaza and Wocott hotels in court, but
took no action She had been guest the
Plaza Il IS said from July "a ~ July p. and paid
her hill in three checks for total OF O6. all Of
which were returned worthless. The detectives
and Representatives Of the tailoring company said
that the woman had made purchases OF clothing
there amounting 20 slpn5, for which she had paid
with bad checks
The checks were all on the Equitable Bankers &
Loan Association Of Macon Ca. an institution
which became insoivent some time ago. Mrs
hank had suspended payment She did not mean
20 defraud, she said
Stephen q. Baldwin. her brother said that he
had made appointment TO meet the husband, r.
A Frost during the forenoon, but that Frost had
not appeared MI Frost from whom Mrs Frost
has been separated for several years, Is noT In the
city a vacation.
Mrs Frosts appearance made something OF
Eensation in tho court She sInartly dressed
in afternoon costume, and the poise and refinement
of her bearing made her striking figure I'm the
sombre room. The lawyer whom she said she had
retained sb.ce her arrest Peter Hargis did not
appear She accepted the magistrates offer OF
postponement 10 obtain counsel.
A woman Who said she Mrs Baldwin and
that she was the mother Of Mrs. Frost appeared
In the night court last night and offered bail for
her daughter. She told Magistrate Stenert thnt
she owned property in Brooklyn in which she had
an equity Of 5000 The magistrate refused TO &C
cept the property as security.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
TO REOPEN GOULD SUIT.
Wife IFants More than $50 900 a
Year 44LimOny-Husband to appeal.

Indications Yesterday pointed 70 further legal
airing OF Howard Gould's matrimonial affairs.
Mrs. Could IS understood he dissatisfied with
her allowance Of SSs.00o wear while Mr. Could S
attorneys have gone through all The forms pre-
tminary 20 dhEE appeal from Justice Bowling 3
decision. Mrs Gould Is expected to appeal for
greater alimony. on the ground that her husband :
income iustihes the payment to her Of sum far
IN excess OF f3s0oo q wear
Justice Dowliug handed down his decision yes
terday the findings submitted BY Mr. Gouds =
attorneys and signed order directing decision
and Judgment 70 be submitted notice IN accord
ance with his decision. The formal written decree
in the has never been signed. as Mr Gould :
lawyers gave notice that they would submit md
nEs % the justice 70 upon. Ths defeated per
soa IN such an action has the right submit
series OF findings each setting forth fact which.
he asserts, establishes the point urged By him.
These findings acted separately by the
Court and taken all together form the basis Of an
appeal
Mr. Goulds counsel submitted about two hun
marriage and that the lltgants had lived together
we're accepted All those dealing with Mrs Gould >
conduct various times were rejected Mr.
fSould's lawyers said Yesterday thar they had not
had time tc examine the decisions on the findings
and could not tell until after Nsuina tion
whether they would appeal from Justice Downg's
decision.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
YPRESS INQUIRY SURE.
p. s. Board to Take Evidence Here
Nert Month.

Albany, sept. is.-Evidence in support Of in
vestigation into the practices rulings and resua-
tions of express companies doing business IN this
state. requested by the Merchants Association
OF New York is 10 be taken at q public hearing
before the Public Service Commission. I'd Dis
trict, in the assembly room OF the Merchants As
sociation in New York Monday. october Ia
This procedure was announced ny the commission
to-day when representatives Of the various COM
psnies appeared at the hearing appointed by the
commission the complaint lodged with " some
time ago by the Merchants Association
John ". Griggs. former United states Attorney
General. representing the Merchants Association,
contended that the information placed before
the commission there was reasonable ground for an
investigation T B. Harrison. tr.. representing the
American Adams. National and Canadian Express
companies said his clients did not object 20 an in
vestigsticn Of specific matters. but protested
against an investigation of the dragnet character
c. " stockton, for the Wells Fargo Express
Company, argued that there was no possible reason
for such investigation as was called for by the
Merchants Association and that % per cent OF all
the business done by the express companies Of the
state excepting the American. was interstate bust
ness He resented what he called the usuTpaiion
Of the functions OF the commission By the Mer-
chants Association. which had set itself up as a
tribunal TO attract complaints.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
NOT SLAYER, SAYS GIRL
Prisoner Still Held in Utica Murder
Case, HO1oeUer.

T-riea. \. Y, Sept ls-"He is not the man." was
the declaration made by little Fanny Infusno to
the authorities when Michele Rizzo the man ar
rested as a suspect in Sunday nights double muir
der was brought before her for identification late
this afternoon.
That the police are 10th TO exonerate Rizzo not
,itlstanding the childs positive declaration is ev-
dent from the fact that he has not been released,
nor will ne be tonight. Three other suspects were
also brought before the child this afternoon, but
none of them was identified by her. Another man
was arrested tonight Little Falls and he will
be brought here tomorrow.
The only encouragement. which Chief Brophy had
to-day was the report OF interview which In
f,isino had with his daughter at the hospital this
morning What InfusinO learned from the child
would not be given out but the chief considers it
important The parents OF the two murdered chill
dren have been closeted with the police throughout
the day and the case has been discussed by them
from every possible point Of view.
The physicians attending the InfusinO child to-
day gave her tetanus antitoxin a precaution
against the development Of lockJaw from the bul-
LET wounds In her The physicians say. how
ever. that the caid has shown symptoms OF
blood poisoning. They expect that she will fully
recover In the course OF a few weeks.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
EAsTERNERs IN PITTsBURG CONCERN
Plans of Capitalists for Taking Over Manu-
facturers' Light and Heat Company.

Dispatches from Pittsburg yesterday gave the
outlines OF plan for change OF control in the
Manufacturers Light and Heat Company, OF that
city. regarding which rumOrs have been current
Gently. Information regarding the plan OBJ
tanned from pamphlet sent from New York by
the law firm Of Philbin Beekman & Menken as
counsel for the new interests. which are under
stood TO be Eastern capitalists who prefer to re-
main unknown for the present. The plan for the
change OF control involves the organization of a
corporation to be known as the Gas and Elec-
tric Securities Company. with capitalization Of
0OOO consisting of S5.cO0OOO stock and $1,000
coo per cent twenty-fve-year gold bonds.
The present stockholders asked to accept. in
full payment for their holdings bonds of the new
company to the amount OF 60 per cent of the par
value OF their stock, together with a cash pay
ment equal to the accrued interest at . per cent
a year the bonds from the time the stock is
deposited To the date when the bonds shall draw
interest. They also To get stock OF the new
company at par. equal 10 20 per cent of the par
value of their stock. There is also a second propo-
sition which gives the new company the option Of
buying the old company's stock at $50 share pay
able In cash.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
MR. BLGELOW'S PROTEST.
ED-Minister Tells Why He Has No
SymDathv Nth Celebration.

John Bigelow, ex-arinister 70 France ts nor IN
sympathy with the Hudson-Fulton celebration, and
Isaac n SeligLnsn, treasurer OF the celebration
committee. Mr. Bigelow has long been prominent
n the agitation 10 prevent the pollution OF the
HUDSON River. and this letter is another OF his re-
1nonsrrances against the practice Of dumping
sewage into the Hudson. In his letter he says:
have received your second application for q
contribution 70 the funds for the Hudson-Ful
celebration To your first application / supposed
my silence vas the most courteous form IN which
my answer 70 Il could be conveyed In your second
appeal you inform me that the commission de
ne amounts spPropriated by The state and city. -
ent You add ihat Sew YORK cftv's repSistion
Is al stake before the people OF the state, the
United states and before me people Of the world
sttves from every civiliZaton-to entertain her
guests ana nave z celebration IN a manner worthy
q her stan stsading as a me,lr'opolis; -.
a.. &c river you are MAKING such an ado about
discovering ana navigating IS not the river either Of
rs ever saw. The river we knew ana which beaTs
cious water as ever descended from heaven. That
ryer in our time used 20 swarm with fsh of
= single hsh that u would be safe to cat, from
and most valuable waterway in the world for It's
length is rapidly becoming fatal nursery Of
cr the Blsinsi swamp Of North Carolina
and LEI me ask you Mr. Treasurer, II the time
Ils o. our city md state is propitious or even z
money il has already levied upon the municipal and
state treasures, consider the hundreds of thou
PEELED 20 leave their work TO forfeit the wages
on which their families depend for their daily
bread. not only for the week your celebration Is
70 continue but for no one knows how long after.
70 recover from the into which one
knows how many 10 be beguled.
What q Dance OF Death viii be the procession
up the Hudson Of the Half Moon-not the original,
but the counterfeit Half Moon.
Built in the eclipse and rigged with dark %
Mayor Mcclellan al its prov and the chairman OF
the Republican State Committee al the helm. and
the aldermen who devised the building code in
the Eteerage.
Angels and ministers Of grace. defend u.s.
And viii the subscriber ever pray.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
OLD SHOE LEADS TO ARREST.
Burglar Had Left 1t Behind, and Accused Man
Wore One Like It.

An old shoe that had been slit at the side 90 ease
its wearer's corns led to the arrest OF its owner
last night on a charge OF burglary. Seven eight
days ago lead piping and brass fittings cut
AWAY from the houses Nos 409 and ell West $50
street man named James Dean had been seen
IN the neighborhood the time. and. being known
10 The police Detective Wittenfed had been looking
for him.
Last night Dean, in company with four other
men vas arrested for acting I'm dsOrderly man
ner. but Magistrate Stenert discharged him. Out
tide thc-court Detective wittenfeld waiting with
a shoe in his hand and Dean passed out the
detective Tesrrested him The shoe had been left
behind in one Of the looted houses The detective
noticed that Dean wore shoes cut ar tho sides Just
ike the one FOUND IN the house. The man was
taia IN 900 bail.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
TWO HELD AFTER PooLRooM RAID.
Battery Dan Lets 80 Others Go. and Says
It's an Outrage to Arrest Mere Onlookers

Magistrate Finn. in the Tombs court yesterday
morning, discharged thirty-two Of the thirty-fouc
prisoners arrested Wednesday night IN an a
legged poolroom IN Greenwich street Two OF the
prisoners giving his Alfred Man
danaky, OF No. 224 East 18th street. and the other
as Samuel Ross. 81 No 14c Second avenue wera
held in 1900 bail each for examination. being
named by the police the proprietor OF the es-
tablishment and his assistant
The magistrate said II was outrage to arrest
nero onlookers in suspected gambling houses and
parade them through the streets as felons He
said that he hoped the police would clean out all
gambling establishments. especially in the LIST AS
semby District. Of which he Is the leader. but
warned them that satisfactory evidence must be
produced.
The officers showed the magistrate racing charts
tho Windsor. Canada, and local races which.
they said. were found I'm tho Greenwich street
house and upon which bets recorded Mag
is'rate Finn declared. however. that I'm "A recent
case the Court OF Special Sessions had decided
that the mere recording Of bets not a crime
and that the Court Of Appeals had also made such
a decision But he held the the evil
dence Of the dice and money found on the tables.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-17
NAN SL4IN; WIFE HELD.
Bodrder Also arrested, FOIlO5oing
Mysterious Shooting at Central ISIp.
IBy Telegraph to me Tribune. J


Central Islip. Long Island, Sept 16.-Irving ].
Nelson. thirty-six years old. a bicycle dealer in
this place was found murdered this morning in
a lonely road near the Central Isp Hospital for
the Insane. He had been shot I'm the back with
a charge OF buckshot The identity Of the muir
derer Is unknown.
Nelson drove to the Bayshore Casino in a
buggy last night to attend ball, taking with
laundry at the hospital Later he took the girl
a m. and drove away. From that time until his
body was found nothing is known Of his move
ments. From the appearance Of the body IT was
evident that Nelson had fallen from the buggy
after being shot and had been dragged some
distance. IL is believed. by his feet becoming en-
tangled in the reins. 4 whip. hitching strap and
Nelson's cap we're scattered along the road
while the mans face was lacerated and his
clothing torn. The appearance OF the wound
indicated that Nelson had been shot from he
hind and that the gun had been held only few
feet away
Nelson was married and had three children
Although living together Il Is said that he and
his wife had agreed not 10 inquire into or inter
fere with each others personal conduct
Coroner Savage arrived soon after the body
was discovered by hospital ernploye and held
autopsy. Later ne caused the arrest OF Mrs
Nelson and Augustus Schwartz who boarded in
the Nelson home and was employed IN the livery
stable Where Nelson secured the horse and
wagon last night They denied all knowledge
OF the murder. but were held for further exami-
nation material witnesses Mrs Nelson ap-
Peared stolid under hard hre OF questions
She was placed in the custody 81 ths Sheriff at
her homo. Schwartz was locked M