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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-23

a series Of calamities befell him soon
after philips marriage to pretty Lu'
ellie Girard. his father failed in bust
ness and died within a month there
after. leaving nothing but a mass OF
debts as a legacy to his SON.
philip. who had just been taken into
partnership with his father, and whose
outlook on the future was tinged with
the color OF the rose, was crushed by
this blow; but with a quixotic< sense
Of duty he set himself the tremendous
task OF paying on the debts OF the
Arm. 70 accomplish this he had notn-
ing to depend. upon but the sale OF ms
pictures; yet, year in and year out
he tofled on stubbornly and. nnco com,
plainingly, while he and :Luciiie anu
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their little boy were deprived OF many
of the comforts Of life. that, the bulk
of his earnings might so 70 his credl,
tors. The house In which they lived
was roomy old mansion on the out
skirts of the city, left to Philip by a
maiden aunt, who had passed away
since the death Of his father, and
which Lucille had persuaded him not
to sell. This house, by the way, had
originally belonged TO an,eccentric OLD
sea captain, Jeremiah Suggs by name,
who was reputed to be something OF
a miser, and who lived and died re-
cluse.
Philip Draper when the debt was all
but cleared OF. 1t was then he was
overtaken by wasting illness, which
kept him confined to his bed for al
most a year. and leaving him destt-
tute. The butcher and the. baker
threatened to deny him further
credit. and his home was heavily
.rnortgaged. The outlook was gloomy
.And tomorrow Is Christmas he re-
marked to his wife. with a grim smile
Never mind, dear; let us hold tast
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rTRsr NOTICE TO CREDIToRs.

In the District Court of the United
States for the Northern District OF
west Virginia.
In Re. Ralph e. Alfred Bankrupt.
IN BACH1RUPDCY.
To the creditors OF Ralph z. Alfred
OF Clarksburg, in the County OF
Harrison and District Aforesaid, a
bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of December. A. D.. 1911,
Ralph f. Alfred was duly adjudicated
ba nlzrupts: and the first meeting Of
creditors will be held at the Law Of
nee Of w. Franlz stout, in Clarksburg,
West Virginia. on the 2s6h day OF
December, A. D., 1911. at 10 o'cloek
in the forenoon. at which time said
creditors may attend, prove their
claims. appoint a trustee, examine IL"
bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly come before
the said meeting.
Dated: December 18th. 1911
W. FRANK STOUT,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
RoBERT L. BLAND. Esq,
Attorney for Bankrupt
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Fair
mont and CIarksburg Traction Com
pany did on the 18th day of Deem
ber< 1911, file with the Recorder OF
the Town of North View. Harrison
County, West Virginia. its application
for a franchise for the construction,
operation and maintenance OF a street
railroad in. upon and over the public
grounds, streets, avenues and alleys Of
said town OF North View.
with the said application there was
filed with the said Recorder of said
Town OF North view a draft of an or
dInance granting TO said Fairmont &
CIarksburg Traction Company, its sue
cessors and assigns. the right and
privilege OF constructing. operating
and maintaining the said street rail
road in. upon and over the public
grounds, streets. avenues and alleys OF
said town.
The said application will be present
ed to the Common Council of said
.own at the first meeting thereof held
arteF the qualification OF this notice for
80 days or as soon thereafter as the
said conmoN Council viii consider
athe said application
This notice is given in obedience to
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and, as he opened the chubby fingers
revealed a twenty-dollar gold piece "
ing on his upturned palm.
Moneys" gasped Philip. He snatch
ed the coin and examined 1t critically.
where did you get this2 WHAT
does it mean?"
Il found it in the attie!" explained
Bobby. There arc lots more there
Come on, III show you where"
The next moment the father and
mother, each graspihg a'hahd OF the
frightened youhgster, were Fastening
up the-stairs. When they reached the
attic the wholeS astounding truth was
laid bare to them Bobby had been
run1rnagins, as usual Finding loose
brick in the crumbling masonry of the
big chimney, he.had pulled it out and
made a startling discovery.
AZ wanted to find out how Santa
Claus comes down the chimney said
the boy, regretfu1ly. 81 didn't mean
to do any harm
An exclamation from his father In
terrupted him. Philip, tearing away
the bricks to enlarge the opening, had
thrust his arm into the cavity and
drawn forth two small boxes, accom-
panied by a shower Of yellow coins.
Among them was a scrap Of paper on
which was written
81 have no heirs, no kth nor KIN.
This property goes to the finder, and
may he enjoy it. It consists OF $780,
600 in gold and government bonds
and twice that amount in gems.
: "JEREAGLAH SUGGS."
Bobby was the hero Of the, hour,
and the rejoicing that followed may
better be imagined than described
was it a merry Christmas for the
Diapers? Ask Bobby, who firmly be
lieves he found Santa Claus treasure
box. o..
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20 our eoufofseS sra ~
frsSiIlf. 70 .s7llIIlE c.ieeFlllly, though
there tFas Id -s.1inefs yer. 81 her
What hurts me most - the
thought that Chrfstmas 50 close
at hand and that there VIII be no
santa Claus for Bobby"
Poor, little dear!' said Mrs Draper
Suddenly she started up with an anx-
ioI1s glance about the ROOM Won
del. where that child can beg Iifayen't
seen him for at least two hours.
ooh, don't be alarmed dare say
he Is rummaging about inthe cellar. OF
attic or some out-of-the-WRy closet,
and Is wholly absorbed In his. inEesti'
cations"
Mr.. Draper had hardly finished
speaking when Bobby popped into the
room, held out a grimy little hst7
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-23
FOR CONDITIONAL
PARDON.

Notice is hereby given that on or
about the end day of January, 1912
an application Will be fled with Z. G.
Pierson. Pardon Attorney. Charleston
West Virginia, for. the Pardon of Kay
wilson, convicted OF the crime OF rob-
berv. at the June term, 1910, Of the
Criminal Court OF Harrison County
and sentenced to imprisonment in the
west virginia Penitentiary for the
period OF seven years.
signed. kA4 MIi -EEgyJ-
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MRS. NcGH
BROKE DOWN
Gives the Real Facts In Regard 70
Her Case and Tells iiOW She

Joncsboro, ArK.-''I suffered a cor1-
pIete break down In health, Ge=c tins
ago." writes Mte. A. McGlI FROM tais
place. ~I was very weak and could
not do any work. I tried d.Gcrcat
remedies, but they did, me no good.
One cay, got bottle Of card'sf. T
did re so much good, was surprised,
and took some mcrc.
Before took cardui. Ed te>ce@!.a
and backache, and sometir,ca / vc@!d
c:y for hours. Now I an over all that,
and can do al kinds OF houscworlz, I
think it is the greatest medicine on
eart:1."
In the past fifty years. tflou@aaG5 Of
ladies have written, like Eirs. 3IcGill,
to tell of the benefit received from
Cardui- r.
Such testimony. fro-1. earnest women.
surely indicates the great value OF this
toric remedy, for diseases peculiar to
women. Are you a sufferer? Yes?
Cardui is the medicine you need.
We urge you to Try IT.
N.B.-TFTifcto: ladies' Advisory Dept, Gtrat:aT
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JyIyfr1cfiogiS and '64-raEe book. Home Treatment
Ter Women sent In plain wrapper. on TeaGeSts
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sToCKHoLDERs aiEETNG.

The annual meeting of stockhold-
ers of the Wallace Bank for the cleo
ton of directors for the ensuing year.
or any other business that may prop
erly come before the meeting, viii
be held in its banking house at Wal
lace. w. Va, on Tuesday, January 2
1912, between the hours of 10 A. NJ
and P. NJ.
c. T. WILLIAMSON, Cashier
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CHRISTMAS was at
hand. aud Philip ORA
per's heart was heavy,
For a number OF years
he had seemed to be
the particular pet Of
misfortune. AS an art
list his work displayed
the magic touch OF
genius, and he was in
. a fair way to achieve
fame and worldly sue
cess when the first OF
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MANY SHOPPERS HERE.

Z Throngs OF Christmas shoppers are
in the city today. They began coming
at an early hour. and every street
car during the day brought them in
in large numbers The merchants are
having very busy day.
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Here is q woman who speaks from per
sonal knowledge and long experience, viz.
Mrs. p. II. Brogau, of Wilson, Pa. who GsIys
81 know from experience .ha: Chamberlain
Cough Remedy Is far superior to any other.
For Group there IS nothing the: czccls il ,
For sale By all dealers
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1TARRIAGE5 dICENsES.

Marriage licenses have been IS
sued 20 Harrison7 iStarSey and Nora
swisher, Julian saq and Mary Canty
ard Radle r. Starl<ey and Ethel NJ
skfdmore. -
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A semi-atlng boarding, house Or
furnished room house ofrers q really
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Chapter - OF tlls cts Of no 4. o9 the
Legf4Iature Of West virginia.
& CLAIR TyfsAc-I
TIOeS COMPANY.
by S. L. WlATS0Ss President.
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OF .'heIping thi.-ss to happen" and
little trouble in securing che be':
~ -. help.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
TRIALS OF PLAYERS

That 1t requires a decidedly we'll
tempered Individual to play ball on
a losing team. where he Is the butt of
much sarcasm and even insults from
the crowd, is evident when one hears
the remarks made to the players as
they near their own bench. Under
existing conditions on the local
grounds the players are much too
near the spectators for their own
comfort. 1t is no easy matter to
hold ones tongue, when he is sub
jected to the vilest abuse, and yet a
fusillade of remarks calculated to
make most any man
LOSE HIS TEMPER
were hurled at several of the players
during yesterdays defeat and did
not bring a come back. But hat this
state of affairs is bound to have an
effect on the players work stands to
reason. Knowing 1t to be good policy
not to reply to the remarks made to
them, the pent-up wrath must have
an upsetting effect or the players.
These attacks, of course, are coward
ly. for the individuals who use this
method of abusing players would not
| dare to do so were they face to face
with them. Many a ball player has
been driven out of the game by the
abuse of the. spectators, and the fell
low who can stand up under it de-
serves to make good and should not
be blamed if at some future time he
should accomplish something which
deserves applause and fails TO &C
knowledge the compliment.-Wash-
1ngton Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
special to the EVENING NAra.

Woodbridge, May 26:-Plans of
such a nature to outrival all previ-
GUS track and field meets ever given
in this vicinity are under way. by the
committees tn charge Of the second
annual field meet of the Columbian
Club of this place on Saturday, July
10. Experience taught in the man
agement of last years event will
serve as a great benefactor In the
running Of this years meet.
Washington Park of this place will
be the scene Of the contests. A wide
expanse of field admirably suits all
those entered In the field events. A
strafghtaway hundred and 220 make
things more pleasant than usual. The
track will be placed in first class
shape and 1t Is the intention of the
committee that some of the records
made last year will be smashed this
year.
The days program will consist of
100 yard and 220 yard dashes, 220
yard hurdle, standing and running
broad Jump, shot put, hammer
throw, running high jump, 440 yard
dash. n mile relay, two mile relay
and the pole vault. In each Of the
above contests first, second and third
places will be given awards. The
first prize in the principal events will
be handsome lax. gold medals:
One OF the features Of the after
noon will be a tug Of war between
the Woodbridge and Roosevelt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
AND WHITE
TEAM GETS VICTORY
High School Nine Gives Woodbridge
Severe Beating Yesterday--FinaI
Score Resulted in 20 TO 8.

With a batting average Of .44S for
the whole team, the crimson and
white team easily defeated the aggre-
cation representing Woodbridge high
school by the score Of 20 to s. The
locals seemed to be able TO hit any
thing that was served them and after
Shubert, Of the Woodbridge nine,
had been hit around for four runs in
two innings, the red and black boys
put their star finger, Ryder, in the
box. But nothing could stop the
Amboy lads and Ryder was pounded
all over the lot. The many errors of
his team mates also helped the GRIM
son and white boys to the large score
that they made.
Michael Fee, the first man at bat
for the Woodbridge lads, featured
With a long home drive which encour-
aged his team very much, but Gold
berger was not unneryed by this bad
start and kept his opponents safely
through the game. The errors which
the local boys made were responsible
for the majority of the runs scored
by the Woodbridge team. The score:
Il, A. III. s..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
EVENING NEWS SPORTING PAGE
PLAN FOR MEET
IN WOODBRIDGE
Columbian Club will Have Big Event on July 15--To be
Held at Washington Park--LocaI Athletes Will
Go After the Handsome Prizes.

knights of Columbus. The winner
of this novel event will be given a
trophy either a banner or cup. Last
year a similar event between Wood
bridge and Perth Amboy councils was
somewhat spoiled by rain.
Previous to the races which will
&C mmence at 1880 O'Clock, several
novelty races will be run off. A shoe
race open to all boys of this place
end vicinity will be a feature for
which J. SIobodien & Bro, of Perth
Amboy, have donated a pair Of shoes.
Entry blanks will within q few
days be given to contestants by the
Sporting Representative of the
NEWS, or by James P. Gerrity, of
Woodbridge. To avoid all delays it
Is urgently requested that all en-
tries be sent to n Of the above
named parties as early as possible.
A feature of this years events are
to be the relay races. 1t is expected
that teams from Perth Amboy, New
Brunswick, Newark, Railway, Red
Bank, Elizabeth and other places
will send the pick of their places to
represent them in this event. Perth
Amboy has one Of the best relay
teams In this vicinity and 1t is ex-
pected that they will be among the
first to respond to the call.
In the evening OF this gala day a
grand reception and banquet will be
held In Washington hall. Music for
the event to be furnished by Prof.
Kierney's orchestra. of Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
DIAMOND SELLERS

Herzog is playing the best short field
for the Boston Nationals of any man
that has essayed the position in sew
eral years.
The Chicago Americans appear to
have picked In Ping Bodie. the high
ly touted California slugger. a right
handed batter Of the Ed Delehanty
type.
Outfelder iris Speaker Of the Bos-
ton Americans plays ball Ike a back
lots boy-that Is. he enjoys every min
ute of it. unlike many professionals
who play as II it was work.
Collegian Eddie Collins is coming
back to Ty Cobb's speed as a base run
ner. The rivals of last years Ameri-
can league base running contest are
running neck and neck for bag pilfer-
ing honors.
Manager Doom of the fast going
Phillies is exploding the theory that &
player can't catch good ball and be
successful as a manager. Charley is
catching and hitting better than at
any time In his career and showing
fine judgment In managing as well.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
PORT READING
BOOKS THREE
Play Athletics at South
Amboy TemorrsW.
specfal to the EVENING NEWS.

Port Reading, May 26:-The man
agement of the fast Port Reading
nine has booked three good games
for tomorrow, Sunday and on Deco
ration Day. To South Amboy to-
morrow afternoon the local team will
journey, where they will clash with
the Athletics of that place. Steiner
and Connors will be the battery for
the local aggregation.
Old time rivals will cross bats Sun
day afternoon, when the Port Read
Field Club will be entertained by hte
Roosevelt A. c., on the latter's
grounds. Schaumloeffel, the twirl-
er of the locals, will be used in this
game and Simonsen will receive for
the Port Reading nine.
On Decoration Day the local Field
Club will journey to South River,
where they will meet the fast team
of the South River Athletic Club. On
this date Schaumloeffel and Simon
sen will Also be the battery for the
Port Reading aggregation. The To-
Gals have been in the diamond every
night this week getting into shape
for the three good ames carded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
MORGAN CLUB
WILL BATTLE
ST. Agnes Lyceums of New
Brunswick, Sunday.
sps ctal to the EVENING NEWs.

South Amboy, May 26:-The fast
Morgan Athletic Club will entertain
the st. Agnes Lyceum nine, of New
Brunswick, on the local grounds Sum-
day afternoon. This is a game that
fans have been looking for. as bitter
rivalry exists which generally assures
a good game.
The crack Puritan Athletic Club,
of Perth Amboy, will be the guests
of the Morgans On Decoration Day
morning. This should result in an
other corking good game as both
teams are evenly matched. On the
afternoon of the same day the Stars,
of Newark, will play the Morgan F.
c.. on the local grounds. For the
games on Decoration Day the local
club will be somewhat strengthened.
The Morgans will present the fol-
lowing lineup for Sundays game:
Delaney, CT; Hartman, IF; Court, 1b;
Maxfeld, 3b; Manaker, 2b; Geant,
IS; Donahue, C; Nehrkorn, If; G..
B~loodgood, p and 3b; and Fred Reh-
fuss, sub.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
SAYREVILLE TO PLAY
OLD BRIDGE TOMORROW
spscial to the EVENING NEWS.

SayreviIle, May 26:-The Sayre-
Vile A. A. will journey to Old Bridge
tomorrow afternoon, where they will
cross bats with the Old Bridge A. c.
Pitcher Applegate will be in the box
for the locals and the rest OF the
team will line up as follows: Olsen,
C; Check, 1b; Lockhardt. 2b; Swift
ger, 3b; Albert, SIS; Daehler, IT.
Mccarthy, CT; Kreoger. IF.
The opponents for Decoration Day
afternoon will be the Perth Amboys,
The game will be played on Fishers
field and will be called at $3.50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
START SERIES
AT SPOTSW00D
First OF Three Games With
South River tomorrow.
speciar TO the EVENING NEWS,

Spotswood, May 26:-South River
comes across the fields tomorrow af-
ternoon for the first game of a series
of three with the Spotswood A. c.
The game will be played on the new
diamond, beginning al 9:30 o'clock,
and is expected to prove or enough
interest to induce the local fans TO
turn out in last years style.
South River downed Spotswood
three times hand running in 1910,
and the team tomorrow is on edge
to atone for at least one of the drub-
bings. Last Saturdays game put
the local bunch in shape for a close
contest. Sheffield will be in the box
again and Is expected to hold down
the South River sluggers as he did
Midtown last week.
Following is the lineup of the To-
cal team: Hoertz, C; Sheffield, p; A.
Appleby, 1b; A. Appleby, 2b; Mon
kowski, 3b; jolly, SIS; McMuliken, II;
L. Appleby, CT: G. Appleby, IF.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
SOUTH AMBOY GAME

Baseball mines from the New
York Terminal Young Mems Chris
tian Association, OF New York city,
and the P. R. R. Y. M. C. A, OF
South Amboy, will cross reeds on
the Stevensdale grounds, In South
Amboy, tomorrow afternoon, com
mencing at 8 o'clock. The contest
is expected to become one of the
liveliest cen about South Amboy
thus far this season.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
K. 0. BROWN
COMES BACK
Puts Tommy Murphy away
in 40 Seconds.

New York, May 26.-"Knockout''
Brown redeemed himself when be
stopped Harlem" Tommy Murphy
after forty seconds of n sided fight
ing in the first round at the Madison
Athletic club.
The end came SO quickly and unex-
pectedly that for a moment ring
sharps believed that Murphy was
shamming. His knockout was q coun-
terpart of that suffered by Kid Nc
Coy at the hands of Jim Corbett here
eleven years ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
GIRLS TEAMS
PLAY A GAME
Alumni Defeats High School
In Basketball 1873.

A very good basketball game was
played yesterday afternoon between
the girls of the High School Alumni
and the High School girls, in which
the former were the victors. The
final tally was 13 to g. Many spec
tators witnessed the tGssle which
was held OF the basketball eo2rt in
the rear Of the high school and re-
ported it to be a very good game.
Those who represented the alumni
were: Ruth Fletcher. Jennie Brog-
ger, Philomena Martin, Frances Ma
can, Loretta Kelly and Mrs. Leo Dom
ehue.
The school girls who played were:
Cynthia Frost, Clara Martin, Claire
Pfeiner. Frances F. Whitehead, C.
Dolan and Laverne de Hamm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
PORT RICHMOND TO
PLAY KUCUEn0T NINE
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Huguenot, S. l., May 26:-One of
the best games carded for local base
ball enthusiasts has been arranged
for Sunday afternoon on the local
grounds when the local nine will
clash with the Claremont Athletic
Club. of Port Richmond. The Port
Richmond team is composed of some
of the best players on the island and
is ready to trounce the Huguenots.
On the other hand the local team has
been practicing hard for this event
and are willing to give the Clare
monts the game of their lives.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
WISE SAYINGS OF GREAT MEN,

| VioE lA>oo vi "i''>'
The principal difference between
a politician and a statesman depends
largely upon. the perquisites.-John
X. Tener.
A half-hearted kick, a a rule,
merely results in a stubbed toe
John j. McGraw.
What one man can never under
stand is why another man can't re-
sist temptation.-George McQuil-
Ian.
Many a man winds up in Jail who
never stole a watch.-Frank Shu-
CART.
The cheapest stocks to buy are not
always those that have been dam
Jagged by water.-Ed. Hyneman.
1t doesn't take a fisherman to
cast slurs.-Sam Erwin.
The special policemen at railroad
stations are not there for the sole
purpose of preventing people from
taking the trains.-Ex-pitcher' Sam
Kimber.
Many a man says nothing without
saving wood.-John Titus.
The theory of supply and demand
doesn't unfortunately, always gov
ern the market value of advice.-T.
H. Murnane.
SPORTING LIFE.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26
RED BANK MEET

Indications are that the crimson
track team will have a very large fol-
lowing at the field meet which will
be held tomorrow at Red Bank by
the East Jersey High School League.
Captain Mccormick reports all his
men in condition and expects to bring
home a few banners. The field meet
Is scheduled to begin at 2 o'clock