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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05
Pronositinn Rejected.

Danbury, Conn.,, June 5.-Tht
executive council of the United Hstter'
by its decision to reject the proposition
submitted by Rev. J. d. Kennedy, oil
st. Joseph's Catholic Church, that the
strikers return to work for the period oil
ninety days, pending arbitration OF the
points in dispute, has today left the
prospect OF a settlement more distant
than ever. The proposal was TO allow
the factories to run as open shops during
the period Of arbitration, and to this the
strikers refused to consent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05

WITH ITS last issue the Manassas
Journal entered upon the fifteenth year
of its life. The Journal is among the
best weekly papers published in the
state and contains all the news of Prince
William aud surrounding counties pre-
pared ia the most readable style.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05
New York Stock Market

New York, June b
The most important feature in the first hour
was the resumption Of buying of steel com.
mon by brokers regarded ~ acting direct
from the Paris syndicate. This buying was
reflected in a sudden change in the tine Of
the stock. and before the end Of the first hour
resulted in IN Advance Of over a point to 6S
The preferred stock remained heavy. Many
Of the leading railroad stocks made important
advances Governments unchanged; other
bonds strong. The market closed irregular.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05
Mother Kills Children and Herself.

Corsicsns, Texas, June 5.-While her
husband was away from home today,
Mrs. J. NJ. Green killed her twelve-year-
old daughter and two sons, and 2 years
old, by cutting their threats with a
razor, then killed herself by cutting her
throat. 1t is said that domestic troubles
caused the tragedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05
Suicide of an Attorney.

Macon, Ga, June 5.--William Brun-
son, a well-known Macon attorney, for a
number of years solicitor general of the
Macon circuit, shot himself at his resi-
de0ce today and died az the result Of the
wound an hour later. Loss of his office
and domestic trouble caused the suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05

the tariff bill, which instead Of being re-
vissd downward, SIS was promised the
people, is being made worse than the
Dingley schedules. That be will sign the
bill is foregOne conclusion. Then the
question is how can be justify himself 10
view of his pledge to the American
nppnle2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05
The international Horse SHOW.

London, June 5.-The International
Horse Show opened al Olympia, today,
With about II. 600 entries to demand the
judges attention. One hundred thou
sand dollars will bs awarded in priz,s.
There are l22 horses entered from
America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

We have received from the faculty
and senior class of the Theological Semi.
nary in Virginia an invitation TO be
present at the final exercises Thursday,
graduation and alumni day, and Friday
ordination day, June II andDlS. The
class roll this year is as follows Joseph
Walter Fulford, East Oarolins; William
George Mcdowell, j., Southern Vir-
ginis; Benjamin Walter Blaine McKin-
ley, West Virgins; Minor Julius Peters,
Southern Virginia; Zachary Taylor
Vincent, jr., Idaho; Joseph Egbert Will
liams, East Carolina. The commence
ment exercises will be as follows We'd
nesday, June 10th, 8 p. m.-Sernaon be-
fore the Students Missionary Society,
Rev. Philip NJ. Rhinelauder; Thursday,
June l7th-Grsdustio and Alumni
Dsy, 1913. m.-Esssys by members OF
graduating class, delivery of diplomas;
u m.-Alumni meeting. E,sayist,
Rev. Thomas j. Packard, d. d.; l'3O
d. m.-AinmDi dinner; Friday, June
18Th, IL a. m.-OrdinatIons. Sermon
bg Rev. J. McBryde, ID. ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05
Wants st. Petersburg Fortified.

st. Petersburg, June 5.-The immedi-
ste fertilization OF St. Petersburg, owing
to its present inability to guard against
German invasion or its abandonment
as the Russian capital and the selection
of Moscow az the capital, is recommended
in the report of Gen. Balyanof, which
was filed with the government today.
The report has stirred up tremendous
sensation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05

Hard work by the Portland, Me-,
6remen and the crew of the revenue cut
ter Woodbury., prevented q fire from
spreading which early tod,y destroyed
the planning mill of Smith & Rumery.
The total loss is PLACED at 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05
COURT OF APPEALS.

The proceedings in the Court OF APP
pesIs 10 Wytheville yesterday we're
Safiell ct ais. 70. Psrdie Orr, for etc.
Argued and submitted.
Virginia and Kentucky Railway Com
pany vs.. Heniuger. Partly argued a1d
continued until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05
Forest Eirea.

Port Arthur, Man, June 5.--The
forest fires are spreading in the Gundipt
section on the north line of the Duluth
extension railway. One railway bridge
has been destroyed, but, so far, there are
40 reports of fires reaching settlements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05

Thousands are sick every year with some
form OF Rowel Complaint. Thousand are
cured by taking DE- SETH AKNoLD's BAL.
SAM. Wai ranted to give satisfaction by Frank
Wsrheld and Henry Callan,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05
Race from New York to Bermuda

New York, June 5.-Despi,e drizz.
ling rain that made feathers ard flags
droop, large and enthusiastic crowd
witnessed the departure from Sea Gate
today of five yachts for the long race
from New York TO the Bermudas, dist
snce of go nautical miles. Four power
bostr, which are to take part in the
race, are TO leave late this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05
HOUSE.

The House Was not In session today
having adjourned on Thursday until
Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05

According to the New York Tribune
President Taft is greatly worried over
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05

The first minute after FIRE starts Is the
most critical time, aud the "ColumbIs" ET-
tingHisher being always ready for nse, make &.
you master Of the situation. =. :. LEAD =
REATER 4 SONS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-05

We offer you for s25. white full cut dia-
mond in lax Tiffany Ring Mounting. Il.
WILDT n SON.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
AFTER BARRETT
Constable and Deputies Go
But They Fail to
Find Him.

Joseph j. Wilkinson. of Bridgeport
appeared in Justice Gordon's court
Tuesday evening and said that Will
Liam Barrett, the blacksmith of that
place, against whom he swore out two
warrants week or 50 ago. had been
seen in that town the same evening.
Constable K. T.. Kidd and two or thre,
special deputies Immediately went
with Mr.. Wilkinson 10 Bridgeport with
the intention of apprehcndlns Mr.
Barrett but they failed to lind him
there. BY falling to appear in Jhstic,
Gordon's court for a hearing on the
warrants issued against him. MIR. Bar
rett forfeited his bond of s2Op. A
hearing on the forfeiture has been Sc.
for next Monday By Justice Gordon.
one of the warrants against Mr.. Bar
rctt charges him with unlawfully car
rying revolver and the other one is
a peace warrant.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
Finding North Pole
HEARING MAY
Be POSTPONED
Records of the West Virginia
Debt Suit Not Yet
Printed.

CHARLESTON, Sept. S.-Ex-Gov
crnor VI. NJ. o. Dawson has returned,
to Charleston. after an absence from
the capital lasting several months.
With the exception of about two
weeks, when he was at Kingwood. he
has been in the east, mostly ut Rich
nsond. looking after the West vir-
ginia debt case.
Mr.. Dawson was non-committal on
the case. except to say that he doubt
ed very much whether the arguments
would lie made and briefs submitted
to Special Master Littlefeld In New
York on September 81, as originally
planned. Oyer a thousand pages of
the record have been printed but there
Is still more than hundred to be
printed. While the attorneys will be.
able TO get copies of the record with
In the next ten days. the time would
be too short to permit them to go
over the mass of matter and write
their briefs. 1t is the opinion OF Mr..
Dawson that the hearing will have to
be continued month longer. The
acts. which must also be printed, is
only ncm being given to the state
printer. and as these will make 500 or
600 pages. they will not be printed by
the 2lst of September. the date set for
the hearing by Special Master Lit
;lencld.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
BOUNDARIES FOR
SCHOOL CHILDRE
YOUNG BRIDE
DIES OF POISON
Given TO Her by Her zHus-
band on Their We'd
ding Trip.

PARKERsBuRG. Sept, s.-After
nearly two weeks.of extreme suffering
Mrs. j. T.. sayre. daughter OF n. d.
Wright. prominent minister of Law
ford. Richie county. died in ST. Jo-
seph's hospital here as the result 4
bichloridc of mercury's being admin
istered TO her BY her husband by mis-
take
Two weeks ago. Mrs. sayrc. who
was but II years old, arrived here on
her wedding trip and stayed at tho
Commercial hotel. While there her
husband gave her dose of blchloride
Of mercury. one of the dcadllest pols-
ons known. believing it to be head
ache tablet. Immediately she became
dangerously i'll and after being be-
tween life and death for two weeks.
she succumbed today.
An unusual occurrence in conncc-
ton with this tragedy was in the fact
that James 1gnatius. OF Morgantown,
yesterday accidentally took bichloride
of mercury while believing it to be
a headache tablet. He is in the City
hospital in a serious condition with a
bare chance of recovery.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
VICTIM OF TRAIN
ISR|1TSBURGER
Middle Aged Tramp is Cut to
Pieces on M. R. Rail
road Bridge.

The mangled remains of Thomas
Brennan. who was killed by rail-
road train some time Tuesday night
on the NJ. r. railroad bridge in the
western part of the local railroad
yards. lie at the Clifford Osborn
morgue, awaiting shipment to Pitts
burg, his home.
Three addresses found in small
memorandum book In a pocket of the
victims clothes proved to, be the
means of identifying him. Messn $
were sent to these addresses tell.
Ing of the mans death. The addresses
are:
Thomas coyn- 1914 w. Carson
street. Pittsburs, Pa.
Mrs. Ellen Whalen. Glenmawr Ave
nue. and Hunt street, West End.
Pittsburg, Pa.
| Mrs. Hannah Mccullen. Second Ave-
enue. Glenwood. Pittsburs. Pa.
A switchman on the NJ. r. division
by the name of Mcintyre found the
Victims remains upon the bridge at
midnight. The body had been cut II
pieces and mangled by the train. the
head having been entirely severed. the
left leg cut Off at the knee, the right
leg crushed off at the hip and the left
hand mashed.
From the appearance of the clothes
worn. the man was evidently a tramp
about So years old. He weighed about
1855 pounds, had light blue eyes. a
light brown mustache and three fin
gers of his right hand were missing as
the result of n previous accident.
"A message was received at the
undertaking establishment late Wed.
nesday afternoon from Mrs. Ellen
Whalen. of lPittsburg, who said she
was Brennan's step-mother. She
made arrangements for the shipment
of the remains to Pittsburg where
the funeral will DE held. Coroner
w. P. Camp, who had charge of the
case decided an inquest unnecessa.
ry.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
GENERAL CORBIN
DIES IN HOSPITAL
TENNIS CLUB
TOURNAMENT
For Silver Cups is Started
by Local Racquet
Experts.

The FIRST tournament of the
Clarksburg Tennis Club began this
afternoon at o'clock at the Clubs
court west of Wewes street, and %all.
last two weeks. The players con-
testing this afternoon are Nv. II,
Lewis. Lee Williams. y. Hornor Dh-
Wis and William Wamsley.
The trophies consist OF two silver
cups. property of the club, to be
awarded to the players making the
best single and the best double.
The other entries are: L. s. Hor-
nor. John w. Davis, A. o. FLOWERS.
j. s. Rodney. e. N Flowers, F.. R.
Stathers. Rev. ;Ewell. Lewis SUIT
ton, j.. Carl Vance, c. W. worces-
ter, o. e. Swartz and +. P. Steptoe.
The handicaps are as follows: u.
Hornor Davis. scratch; Rodney. Ew-
ell. steptoe, swartz, Hornor, SUIT
ton, 49,. Lewis. Williams, Vance,
Worcester. stathers. 80; U. w. Da-
Wis, A. o. Flowers, e. N. Flowers,
Wamsley, 40.
1T is hoped to make the tourna-
ment an annual eevnt.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
succumbs to Affection After
An Operation is
Performed.
VALIANT SERVICE
Done by Noted Army Com
mander in Wars and
on Plains.

NEW YORK CITY, Sept. Seen
eral Henry c. Corbin died at the
Roosevelt hospital here this morning
after an operation for a renal disor-
der. Gen. Corbin returned from
Europe only few days ago after
taking treatment at Carlsbad. His
condition was improved by this treat
ment. He went to London in August
but suffered relapse and went to
Paris for further consultation with
physicians. The Generals trouble
developed more seriously while in
Paris and he returned to America.
An Ohio Farmer Boy.
Henry Clark Corbin. Major Gem
eral and Adiutant General OF the
United States Army, was born in
Claremont county. o., September Is.
1912, was reared on a farm, edu-
Gated in the common school, and for
two years in private academy, and
studied law in 1S60-61. In 1852 he
entered the Union army as second
lieutenant of the Seventy-ninth Ohio
Volunteers, being at that time only
10 years OF age. He was with the
Army of the Cumberland until the
close of the war, holding all grades
from second lieutenant to colonel
and brevet brigadier general of vol
Iunteers. He was mustered out OF
the volunteer service and entered
the regular army as second lieu
ant of the SEVENTEEN United States
Infantry in May. 1866.
Witnessed Garficld's Shooting.
Lieutenant Corbin was promoted
captain in 1867 and served ten years
on the plains of Kansas, New Next
co. Arizona and Texas. In March.
1887, he was detailed for duty at
the executive mansion at Washing
ton. He acted as secretary of the
Sitting Bull Commission. He was
with President Garfield at the time
the latter was shot and at the Pres.
.dent's bedside at Elberon. where
he died. He was appointed in 1880
major and assistant adjutant general
and serving in that department FOR
some time was promoted to the
grade of brigadier general. On rec.
ognition OF his services and the
part he took in the war with Spain,
Congress conferred upon him tbs
rank of major general.
November 6, 1901. at Washinton,
~. c., General corbin married Edith
Agnes 'Patten.
Mrs. corbln, Ex-Governor Her.
rick, of Ohio, and personal friends
were at the bedside when death
occurred. The body will be taker
to the Corbin home near Washing
ton, and the burial will be In Airing,
ton cemetery. ~
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
SURPRISED.
When He is Compelledsto Pay
for the Fun He Had
Recently.

Charles Lampert. foreigner EN-.
ployed at the lP. K mines, was fined
ten dollars and costs by Justice p.
NJ. Long Tuesday night for the part
he took in a fight at the miners set
Element March % last. Lampert
threw pepper into the faces of Roy.
coz, another foreigner, and his wife,
and left the settlement before he
could be apprehended. Some of his
friend stold him that after the lapse
of six months he could not be pun.
ished, and consequently he was much
surprised at the resul of the
trial.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
MAIL CARRIER
$. casiil,an is Appointed On Rural
RoutesNo. Three.

WASHINGTON, d. C.. Sept. S.
Rural mail carriers have been ap-
pointed as follows: clarksburg. route
THEE Samuel s callihan. carrier; nc
substitute. Warrington. route three
James L. Thorn. carrier; snowden S
Thorn. substitute.
fostmasters were appointed as fol-
lows; Fire Creek, Fayette county
Harry II Blackburn: Mohawk. Nc.
boweil county, Charles NJ. Dawson.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09

preston of opinion from any one in
a position to know the facts con-
cerning the Arctic region on which
Cooks claims are based. 1t contains
a direct intimatlon that Cook never
reached the pole at all.
Wanted Particulars.
The despatch from Peary was re-
sponsive to an inquiry sent by wire
less telegraph to him at Indian Har.
Dor Immediately following his first
announcement. He asked for addi-
tional particulars and corroborative
details and he was informed that
DR.. Cook arrived at Copenhagen
September 4, claiming to have reach.
ed the pole April 81. 1905.
This was evidently the first word
the explorer had received on coming
within the range of civilization that
Cook had already set up the claim
of being the first. discoverer of the
North Pole, Peary's response there.
fore embodies his views on the first
hearing of tho news that his an.
nounced discovery of the pole was
disputed by Cook.
The attention of Europe and Amer
lea continues to be conferred on the
two North Pole explorers. Increas.
ing skepticism is reported from for.
eign capitals as to the claim tina,
Cook discovered the pole.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
NEW OIL FIELD
Is the Probable Result of a
Well Drilled Near West
Milford.

l2e discovery of a mex oil field Is
S...s'ad 70 % the result of well
c " IN the old Smith farm on Duck
a.s'S iwo miles from West Milford.
r'hh etne IN late Tuesday night,
Y WY was being drilled for gas by
= .srye Gas CO., but proved to be
!. N'r nstead. and spouted oil over
=, ~ asfriek in such large Quantities
a a1s Imposs!blc to estimate the
y iucing capacity The vel
~ ing drilled In the Gordon sand
'1-n loe ~ was struck.
NAN new locations in the section
,. ~ r The eiishcr are expected
@iiia iAc week.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
Are Laid Out Showing to
Which Buildings They
Should Go.
REPORT IN OLD ROOMS
Additional Rooms Secured by
Board Will Relieve the
Congestion.

The public schools of Clarksburg
district will open at o'clock next
Monday morning, Sept. IS. The work
OF the first day will consist of proper
ly classifying pupils and in giving out
lists of books needed in the grades
and in the Hugh school. This year. I'm
addition to the regular schools here
tofore maintained in the different sec
lions of the district. four rooms have
been rented on Northcoit avenue. two
In the Patton building on West Pike
street, and two in the Nutter building
at Kelley Hin. These additional
rooms were necessary to relieve the
over-crowded condition in 1.-THE other
schools of the city. additional High
school room has been provided by APP
propriatinS more of Central building
for that purpose. Not less than ten
rooms. in addition to those now pro-
vided in buildings owned by the dis
trict. are needed 10, properly care for
the pupils this year.
Monday morning pupils are request.
ed to report in the Same grades. and
so far as convenient. in the same
buildings they were In last year. Pu-
pills who have recently moved into
the district may report at the build
ings in the sections of the city where
they live. But little change from the
boundaries established for the differ
ent schools last year has been made.
The boundaries now arranged are
subject to change. should the condi-
tons of local attendance in any ward
demand 1t. The boundaries for the
different wards are as follows:
Alta Vista. for all pupils through
the sixth grade who live south of Elk
Creek in Broad Oaks and Alta Vista.
Other grades below the High school
III that section attend at Garlic.
Nutter building. Kelley Hill. for all
pupils through the fourth grade who
live at p. *. Mines north of the u. Il
o. tracks. and those north of Elk
Creek east of Charleston avenue.
Those in that section in othc grades
'NA'h INV IAAeii GInpu. VIII attend Ut
Garlic.
Monticello. for all pupils through
the fourth grade who live south of the
city limits. and east OF West Fork
river. Other pupils in that section in
Other grades below the High school
will attend at Pierpont or at the Pat
ton building.
West End, for all pupils through the
sixth grade who live At Point Comfor:
or near the Atlas Glass works of the
city limits. Other pupils in that sec
tion in grades below the High school
will attend at Pierpont. the Patton
building. or on Northcott avcnuc.
Pierpont. for all pupils through the
eighth grade who live east of West
Fork river and Elk Creek. south OF
Locust street, as far east a. Sycamore
street, west OF Fourth and Fifth
streets, not including any OF Glen Elk
and north OF the corporation line on
Weston pike. Advanced students In
the grades from Monticello, West End
and some from Central. attend here.
Northcott avenue for pupils in sec
ond. third, sixth, and seventh grades
inside the city limits north of Locust
street and west of Sycamore street.
Patton building on West Pike street
for first and eighth grade pupils whc
cannot be accommodated in Plerpon
|
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
SITTING UP
Is John Ilcanis in Wheeling Hospital
Where lie Was Operated On.

y letter received here Wednesday
morning from Thomas Kearns, who Is
at the bedside OF his brother, John
Kearns. Ina Wheeling hlspltal whore
the latter recently submitted to an
operation for appendicitis. states that
the patient is getting along very well
and is sitting up. His early recovery
is expected and 1t is hoped to bring
him home In about two weeks.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
JOHNSON AND pAElIR.

CLEVELAND. o.. Sept. s.-com-
plcte returns today fully establish last
nights predictions that the opposing
for mayor this fall will be
Tom L. Johnson Democrat, and Her
nan C. Baehr. Republican.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
LEAVES SMOKE HOUSE.

Samuel w. Gordon has removed
from his smoke house into his resi-
dence ae Center Branch, extensive
improvements and additions to the
residence having been completed.
While he made his temporary abode
in the smoke huose his wife and
daughter stayed at the home of G.
Harry Gordon in this city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
BRIEF SESSION
OF the Circuit Court is Held
and Then a Recess
is Taken.

Judge Charles w. Lynch held, a
brief session of circuit court We'd
nesday morning and recess was
taken until Thursday morning, when
the petit Jurors will report again
for duty and the trial docket Will
be taken up.
.Rosalind Smith was granted a d.
vorce from Ralph Smith.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
nrIn FOR GRAND JURY.

MoEGANTowN, Sept S.-Frank
Nnssnser has been held for the action
y the grand Jury under $500 bail on
ING fnarge of assuultinG Hugh Gelston
N''h Intent to KIN. Kussinecr. who Is
suprHn,endent of the Empire Brick
e'i'way at Star City, severely slashed
"es'on at that place Sunday evening.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-09-09
ASSOCIATION MEETS.

The Judson Baptist Association
met in annual convention In the
Baptist church at Lumberport We'd
nesday afternoon. The convention
will be in session until Thursday af-
ternoon. and is composed of repre-
sentatives of the Baptist churches of
Harrison. Doddridge and Marion
counties.