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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05
Clans Gather
: or BIG Show

throng Of senatorial would-be's here
by the time the lawmakers get in
from the hills and valleys.
I Race for Speaker.
Then there is the race for the
speakership of the House. w w,
Marcum, of Wayne; G. Warren
Hays, of Calhoun; septtmius Hall
OF Wetzel; c. NJ. Wetzel, of JefEer-
son, and few others would like to
preside. They will arrive a few days
earlier than the other members.
The presidency of the Senate is
predetermined, it depending upon
which party will lose vote. On
the Republican side are Senator
Sutherland and Senator Hatfield,
but neither.is an active, candidate.
Senator Johnson thinks the Senate
will make a mistake if he is not
elected. In fact, half Of the Repub-
lican hold-overs have aspirations.
among the democrats are several
who would accept, but Senator Kidd
is the nestor and may get the honor
If it goes Democratic.
Office Seekers.
Back through the hills and wales
area few hundred political workers
packing their grips to make the
trip to Charleston. They are appli-
eants for jobs on the slde9and they
are hungry to get on the payroll,
They are Democrats who have not
had a show for good many years,
and there will be some scramble for
clerkships, too, when, they arrive.
Candidates for clerk o. the House
are numerous. Nelly. ofFairmont;,
Tully. of Huntington. Ross, of
Charleston; and several others.
For clerk of the Senate, d. H. Nor
ton, of Webster Springs is making
a canvas. If the Republicans get it,
it will so to John t. Harris, of Par
lersburg.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05

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WASHINGTON. d. G., Jan. g..
Twenty-Five per cent more coal was
mined in West Virginia during the
calendar year 1910 than in any pre-
vious year in the history Of the state,
according to figures given out today
by the United States Geological Sur
yeS The increase in 1910 over the
production in 1905, the last year for
which the government figures have
been published, was more than 43 per
cent.
For the first tire west Virginia
takes second place among the coal
producing states. producing several
million tons more coal in 1910 than
illinois has produced in any one year
of its history. OF the entire coal pro-
duction OF the United States, West yir-
Iginia produced almost one-sixth.
About one-fonrth of all the coal pro-
duccd in the United states outside of
Pennsylvania during the last year
came from West Virginia.
Statistics for the year have not been
completed by Edward W. Parker. coal
statistlcian for the Geological Survey.
but a bulletin has been published
showing from estimates that the total
coal production of the United States
for 1910 fell only about one percent.
below the banner year of 1907, and
that West virginias coal production
for 1910 was by far the greatest the
state ever had.
'of the increased production of
coal in the state. the largest part was
in the counties in the southern por-
tton of the state says the Geological
Surveys bulletin. although the
northern counties showed increased
activity. In addition to the marked
in shipments to the West,
here was also an increase in the tide
water shipments. the virginian Rail-
way and the new developments along
is lines added materially to this toni
mage"
The coal production Of the entirel
,ountEy for 1910, according 70 reports
'eeeived by the Geological Survey
rom coal mine operators and others
amiliar with the industry, wass1 be-.
ween 4T5soO0,0g0 ana isl. 0on. 900
HORIZONS, conlpareu vii IS n Il
ons in 1903 and aifnost up d the pre
ious nia.dnipnn record of So ss
oils'S produced IA 1901 or this total
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05
lI.R aTilIaiaAI rrnnn
JAIVgART IERII
BEGINS BUSILY
Great Amount of Business
sirst Day BY the Cir
cult Court.

Ghlancery business engaged the at
terNSlon q Judge Charles w. Lynch
aa members Of the bar at the onen-
its session Of the January term 81
tae circuit court here Tuesday morn.
lps
Partitiph Of realty as ordered in
s'he cause of BENJAMIN F Heldreth
cams James Long ct 81.
tAe pill was dismissed in the
cause q y A Barte, committee for
st9lsza sSslnna gaipsts Ha2e Morgan,
llle spsll was disn'issed 81 the
cause q Games Long 81 al against
Benisns1r r Heldreth.
Dismissal Of the bill in tl1e cause
81 samuel =, strother ct sal against
Bertha Mckay ct al was made.
Az decree referring The cause Of
Joseph Vincent against Amelia.
DAVIS et AZ 20 q eonrn4sst oner was
entered;
In me case Of William ]. Nixon,
administrator against Stepael AZ
Nixon set AZ me VIII OF the sate
Phoebe Gore was interpreted aud a
decree directed.
The Injunction proceeding Of the
county court ct al against the Hope
Natural Gas Company involving the
NH or ns,4 A. a
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05
PETITION
For Whipping Post is Being Extensi.
Nely Signed at Morgantown.

MoRGANrowN, Jan. s.-captlin
], NJ, Shaw, local humane officer and
tr'uant officer for the city is obtain
ing the names of many slgners to a
petition addressed to the legislature,
asking that the whipping post be es-
tablished in West Virginia for the
punishment of husbands who beat
their wives and fathers who desert
their wives and families. The move
ment seems to meet with general
favor, and so far there has beon no
difficulty in securing signatures.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05
Desperate Resistance is Made
BY Desperad oes Wanted
FOR Murder.

LONDON 5ap Battling to d
grim end against desperate odd s
Peter the Painter and eputch
Fritz reputed anarchists, went to
their death today shouting defiance
to the laws Of England
1t Is believed that four Of their
companions peiashed with them in
flames that consumed their den in
Sydney street not far rom the heart
of London. This afternoon only sshe
chared bodies Of che two dssSera-
does wanted for the assassination ,oi
three policemen two weeks ago HID
been recovered.
The men gave up their lives onls
after a desperate battle with police
men, troops and gnardsmsn
When their house was fiddlsd viii
bullets and set on fire the trapped
men clambered to the roof and there
made a last stand firing Il The
crowds below and ieering thei Is
saiiants until the upper supparts q
the building gave way and the ottt-
laws were swallowed up In the sseth-
ing flames.
Tastcrowd s gathered in, the narrow
streets leading to the scene Of the
activities. The authorities sought Il
get the men out alive but their des-
psrate resistance made It necessary
for the police to call on two half
companies 81 scout guards. bat
terry of horse artillery, three machine
guns, gatlins gun and a fire brig
AIDE.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05
Biennial Session Of the Legs
latpre Will Begin Wednes=
day of Next Week.

CHARLESTON jan. 2Nine
more days and the states big bien-
NAL show will he on. In fact, be-
fore the week ends many of the
members who will remain In Char
lesion for the 45-day period begin
ming January ii will be here getting
their bearings before the session Of
the legislature begins. The third
house members will be here in full
force and not few have already re
served quarters at the hotels.
AS the time for the meeting Of the
legislature draws nearer, the interest
in the race for the United States
senatorship Increases Three OF
four active candidates for the sen
atcrship and as many more willing
TO accept ares expected to arrive
here within thesweek.
Representing the interests of John
7. McGraw, Senator Jake Fisher
spent several days here last week
and told the friends of William e
Chiffon how the Grafton candidate
was going to carry OF the prize
McGraw is expected here this week
10 remain until the next senator Is
chosen.
Watson in Field.
Clarence w. Watson will spend
most OF the week in the field, ac-
cording to reports received here. and
will be In Charleston in about a
week. In the meantime his friends
will have opened headquarters here
Lawrence E.. T1erney, who is able
to announce the addition of one
more vote; that OF Senator salmons,
of Putnam county, will arrive few
days before the legislature meets.
Little has been heard of Andrew
Edmiston. OF Weston since his an
nouncement two weeks ago. How
ever he is expected to journey cap
italwards soon.
Chiffon will have headquarters
whether he announces for the office
or not. 1t is known that he has his
friends worlsing for him, but may
decide it's better not to make any
formal ann sincsment.
Gotnwell Coming.
The recent interview given out By
John j. cornwell takes him out Of
the race 50 far as being a candidate
is concerned He WILDE here for the
injecting Of the legislature.
Little has been heard lately o.
stuafeW Walker, the eastern Pan.
handle candidate. But he is ex
pectedfto be a member OF the van
guard,
Then there will he a buneh OF re
ceptiyes. Judge Lewis Tafener, Q
arkersburs, IS expecting q conpli
nentary yots.and may have iisInesi
here. Judge james M5ller .
Hinton; Judge q II Holt. II mt
pgtons George y Neal, aisosos "a,
second city William rhbInpsoh
ditto and 4 fes other may he 81
hand while at least dels gat.
d says he VIII vote "a ara & ~
KniglIts of charIes TON.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05
AGED LADY
Dies at Glen FalM Following
a General Breakdown
Due to Old Age.

Mrs. Sarah E. Smith, widow OF
Aaron Smith died Sunday morning at
: O'Clock at her home at Glen Falls,
following a general breakdown due
10 old age. She was Sc years of age,
and had been III a year or more
before her death.
Mordecia, residing at home, is a
stcpson,, as also William H. Smith,
residing in Braxton county. A step
daughter lives in Indiana. Edward
TirhnaiI Of Lamberts run, IS q
brother and Miss Rebsccs Tlchneli,
.HViila 4 home, Is sister.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05
NO JURISDICTION
Has the County Court Over the Dad
FIJI ct stealey Heights.

The county court it appears has
no Jurisdiction over that part Of IT,
road at stsaley Heights recently I'LL
ed by the clarksburg and weston
Electric Railway Company, the road
and fill being within the corporate
limits of the town of stealey Heights
The responsibility, therefore lies viii
the traction company and the town
of stealey Heights.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05
BUSTER
Is South Penn OIL We'll on the Ella
Lowe Farm.

The South Penn oil Company has
drilled its No. 3 on the Ella Lowe
farm in the shinnston field through
the flfty-foot sand, and has duster.
The hole has been abandoned. In the
same district, the Philadelphia Com
pany has put its No. 10 on the G. w.
swiger farm to pumping, and 1t is pro-
ducing 10 barrels day.
The South Penn oil company's NO.
. on the j. II. Thompson farm is
holding UP at 100 barrels day, and
lis now the only producer of that size
in the pool.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05
BLoODsHED FEARED.

CHARLESTON, Jan. s.-Assorne,.
6. 3. Buskirk, Of Matewan, has asked
Governor Glasscock to send the
sheriff of Mtngo county to. Ms,ewan
Thursday, when q. town election vii
be held to see that tho citizens M
properly protected and he elSst,a,,
laws ARE strictly observs5 <, ~
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05
ANAR HIS is BA
HARD TO A Grin

Sou ifw est tern states.
With the except ION OF the western
district Of Kentpclsy. West ytrginia
receis the most marked benedt from
the shut down OF the mines In Illl-
noIs and the southwestern states.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05

Mr., and Mrs. Roy Richards. for
merly Of Weverly o., who were in
the city on a visit, have gone to sa-
lem, where Mr.. Richards win engage
in business. He Is a druggist. Mrs.
Richards formerly lived in this city
md ha many friends here Who were
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05

Copyright.
Christian has been visited but
advisers
teachings
Etdy topped
Age Tabe
debating would chair
chm ~ y
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-01-05
LAW upHELb.

vAslTNGr d q, Jsua me
so-ealled carmacii' moment tS tie
Hepburn rate law Of making tftt int
tial carrier liable for loss Of iNeer.
state shipments during tranaportat, Non
not only on its lines. but also ON mo
of connecting lines. was declared II
be constitutional today by the sn-
pTeme court OF the United States,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
News Of the Week From varI-
Gus Parts Of the State.
THIRD DECREE IS ALLEGED
Clyde sperry of Aneta Held on Charge
Of Numbering Boy After Repu-
dating Confession.

Clyde Sperry of Aneta was bound
over to the district court on the charge
of manslaughter in the first degree at.
ter a hearing before Judge G. F. TEN.
pleton of Grand Forks.
Sperry is charged with killing Ken
meth Mckenzie on the night of Oct. 16,
1909, and the binding over follows an
alleged confession made by Sperry on
the night Of Jan. 10 to States Attorney
S. G. Skulason and Sheriff Johnson.
The defendant on the stand admit
ted telling the story, but said that it
was a pack of lies," also that the con-
fession was wormed out of him by
leading questions and that he was in
duced by fear of punishment and
threats of immunity to tell the story
Both the states attorney and sheriff
denied these accusations on the stand.
The case will probably come up at
the June term Of court.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
CIVIL war NEAR
IN PLAGUE REGION
Thousands. Of Starving Chinese
Turn Bandits.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 22.-Disturb-
ances almost amounting to civil war
r prevalent in the plague infested
regions of Manchuria, due to the clos
ing of nearly all industries as a result
of the plague.
Thousands of. unemployed have
turned bandits and many villages have
been looted.
The Chinese troops have been
beaten in several engagements with
the rioters and have been forced to
assume the defensive.
It is feared here that unless the
plague a be checked soon the whole
of Manchuria will be plunged into
disorders of unprecedented magni-
tude.
A meteorological report. on, the eff
feet of the serum used in combating
the plague shows that the toxin has
done no mor than to prolong life in
a small percentage of cases. There
are no accredited cures.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
WATER PROBLEM IS SERIOUS
Devils Lake Faces Shortage and Sees
No Relief.

The water problem for Devils Lake
assumes a more serious aspect. The
artesian we'll which, has supplied the
city for the past twenty years is now
unable to supply enough water and as
a result the city has been compelled
to cut off the night supply.
The several devices that have been
used to increase the flow of water have
failed and it will be necessary to dig
a large number of wells in order to
insure a sufficient amount of water.
An effort has been made to get the per-
mission of the Great Northern Railway
company for the use Of the supply
which the company gets from Sweet
water, a lake situated even miles
north of Devils Lake, but the company
refused to consider the proposition.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
ELKs' LODGE AT DEVILS LAKE
Hundreds Of AntIered Tribe With
Many Bands to Attend.

The Elks are planning on a big
meeting in Devils Lake Feb. Is and
local committees are making arrange
ments to accommodate the crowd.
which according to announcements
made will be about six hundred.
Bands from Crookston, Mimi; Grand
Forks, Fort Totten,; Fergus Falls,
Mimi; Williston, and Minot will be in
attendance. Special trains will be
run from Williston and Minot aud also
Grand Forks. A large delegation is
expected from Fergus Falls and Be-
midi, Mimi.
The unusual feature of a lodge in
stitution is the fact that it will be
done by seventy-five Elks now resi-
dents of the Devils Lake district.
This will take place in the afternoon
followed by the initiation under the d.
rection of Deputy Grand Ruler Adde-
son Leach of Fargo, assisted by Frank
Kent Of Grand Forks. A banquet
will be given in the evening.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
ASKS FOR FURTHER TIME
Committee investigating North Dako-
tn Treasury,

Committee investigating North Dako-
to Treasury.
A report was received from the com
mittee having in charge the examina.
ton into the affairs of the Office of
the state treasurer to the effect that
they had not been able to complete
their report in time and asked that
the time be extended to the fifty-ffth
day of the session, which request was
granted.
s. B. 1874, which provides that the Of
fee Of the register of deeds shall be
placed on a salary basis, caused a
good deal of debate. The bill provides
that the register of deeds shall be paid
a salary ranging from $1,000 per year
to $1,000, according to the assessed
valuation Of the county in which he is
elected. The bill vas finally passed
by a vote of SO to g..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
DOG SAVES A SICK FAMILY
Note Tied to Collar Summons Aid to
Farm Home.

Note Tied to Collar Summons Aid to
Farm Home.
AS if by an act of Providence a stray
dog happened to seek admission to the
farm home of Martin Franzen near
Goodrich just In time to save the fam
lily and farm stock from much suffer-
ing and perhaps death.
The entire family had been i'll and
without medical aid or proper food for
several days when the dog arrived.
The dog was called in; a note telling
of the distress was tied to his collar
and then the animal turned loose
again.
The dog went straight to his home,
but his master, w. N. Jones, a farmer,
did not discover the note until the
next day. He Immediately fastened.
to the Franzen place and arrived at a
critical moment. He gave every as
~sistance possible to the family and
also to the starving live stock.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
CITY WITHOUT scHooLHousE
Fire Destroys BuiIding-No Funds to
Build Another.

Fire Destroys euiIding-No Funds to
Build Another.
The recent burning of the public
school building in Langdon leaves the
citizens Ill a predicament which may
require special legislation for its so.
luton. The district now has an out.
standing indebtedness of $4,000,
which is the limit allowed by law.
The cost of a new building common.
surate with the needs of the city is
variously estimated from 100000 to
$4,000, the old building, which was
valued at $4,000, being wholly mad.
equate for the needs Of the city.
classes at times being held in the city
hall.
The insurance carried on the old
building was only $10,500, which leaves
approximately 100000 to be raised for
the new building in some manner not
now provided. The only feasible sug-
gestion made is that the state legisla-
ture be appealed to.
The assessed valuation could be
raised in next springs assessment and
additional bonds f1oated, but ven II
sufficient money could be raised in
this manne it could not be accom-
plished in time to have the building
ready for opening in September.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
Mlnot Gets Model Farm.

For the purpose of encouraging in.
telligent farming and to show what
North Dakota land will produce if
properly farmed the 500 railroad COM
pany has offered to pay expenses of
cultivating a half section of land along
scientific lines for ten years, provided
some person will donate the land for
that period. The Commercial club at
Minot has taken up the offer and hopes
Minot will be the first city in the state
to have a model farm.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
Captured After Long Chase.

John Carney, a man who has been
badly wanted by the Fargo authorities
on a charge of grand larceny and who
has twice made his escape after being
in the hands of the officers, attempted
another sensational escape. While
en- route to Fargo he jumped from a
train which was going at full speed.
The train was Immediately stopped
and the sheriff and the deputies who
were OH board commenced the chase.
which led them for two miles and a
half through deep snowdrifts.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
PIsads Guilty to Murder.

Eau Claire. Wis, Feb. y22:-Henry
Neimi. aged twenty.six; pleaded guilty
Ire before Judge 1Wickham to sthe
murder Of James Edward. which was
committed with an axe near Hayward
Jan. q Of this year. Judge Wickham
sentenced Neimi to life imprisonment.
The prisoner said he was drunk whom
he killed Edward.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
TRAIN sLAuGH1ERs HORSES
Eleven Killed on Farmers Line Near
Devils Lake.

Eleven Killed or Farmers lin Near
Devils Lake.
Eleven horses were killed outright
by a train on the Farmers line thirty
miles north of Devils Lake, but the
train was not ditched.
The engine vas pushing a snow
pillow when the accident occurred. The
first intimation of trouble was discov-
cred by a passenger and the conductor
was notified and an investigation
started. Ten of the horses had been
pitched on the bank, while the elev-
enth lay wedged between the plow
and the track.
During the recent storm the line
has been used as a road by the farm
ers and in some way the horses
found their way upon it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
HIS Hines NOT ALARMING
Early Recovery Of Charles G. Gates
Predicted.

.Ws 'SSSvS
Predicted.
New York, Feb. 22.-Charles G..
Gates is resting comfortably at his
home. The corps of physicians in at
tendance predict his early recovery
from ."chauffeur's knee" which,
though more painful, is really little
more alarming than "housemaid's
knee"
The "chauffeur's knee" by the way,
is a common malady in this taxicab-
bling town. Few automobile pilots
have escaped an attack of it now and
then. 1t comes from letting the crank
slip before you get your knee out of
the way. 1t is very painful at first
and you feel as if you had lost your
kneecap. It inflicts a bad bruise and
sometimes the skin breaks. Then
there is congestion conducive to- pro-
family.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
Family Has Marrow Escape.

The Thomas Miley residence at
Stanley, valued at $4,000, was totally
destroyed by fire and the family es-
capped with only their night clothes.
Miley had started the kitchen fire and
had gone to the barn to milk. When
he returned the kitchen was in flames
and he succeeded in rousing the fam.
lily by calling at each of the chamber
windows. He was quite badly burned
about the hands and face. None of
the furniture or personal effects was
saved. There was $1,000 insurance
on the building.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
steele Wins CUB.

The silver trophy cup presented by
the Northern Pacific Railway company
at the state dairymen's convention.
held at Jamestown. was awarded to
the Steele creamery. There were
more than twenty-eight contestants
from the entire state This is the
flrst butter prize offered by q railway
company In North Dakota.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-02-24
CASE TO RoLE11E
Change of Venue Granted for Second
Trial Of Alleged Slayer.

The case of the state against Joe
Peltier at Pottineau was transferred to
Rolette county in Judge Cowan's dis
trict on DIN affidavit of prejudice by
the plaintiff against Judge Burr.
Peltier. his brother and an Indian
boy were found guilty two years ago
of the murder of Frank Sidel at a
lonely store and p%ostofice in the Tur-
tie mountains. Joe and his brother
were sentenced to hang and the Indian
vas sentenced to a life term. The
brothers sentence vas changed to a
life term and Joe appealed. The case
was reminded and Peltier was granted
a change,