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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-07-11

With relatives.
Mrs. Mollle Grim and Miss sclayce
Kiahbaugh. Of olarksburg. have been
here for some time visiting VITA their
many friends.
Mise Annie Ogden is home from
LEmberpOrt where she as been for
some time.
Mrs. Frank Bell. OF the Middle run
addition. was a buslness visitor at
clarkshurg this week.
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Would Make West Virginia
One of the Greatest
Factory States.


WASHINGTON. July s.-west vir-
sinia produces sixty miluen tons oI
goal. Little is utilized within the
state and prices are consequently low.
Il The production af coal in West
Virginia in 1871. according to E. w.
Parker. in a statement issued by the
United States Geological Survey. was
ss,sS1l $50 short tons, valued at $751;
67OJsl5.
West Virginia. for tha last three
years the second IN rank among me
coal-producing states. stands almost
alone in one partscular-the low aver
age price at which It's coal. some Of II
the highest grade bituminous coal
produced in the United States.
brings to the producer. The only
state that compares win west Virgin
ia In this particular Is Virginia,
whose coal areas in the southwestern
part of the state are contiguous TO
those OF southern West Virginia. the
conditions affecting the production
and marketing Of the product Of both
states being similar. Neither state
has any well-developed local markets,
and at least 50, per cent OF the out
put As shipped TO distant points for
Consumption. The highest average
price for West Virginia coal recorded
in the last eight years was in the
Doom year. 1907. when II reached 9sl
cents a short ION. In 1911 the aver
age price for West Virginia coal was
90 cents. - ~
/ Illinois an object-LeSson.
I, A comparison of these prices With
those obtained in some qfithe other
important coal-producing states plac-
es West Virginia in an unfavorable
light. Illinois, which until displaced
by West Virginia in 1909. was second
On rank OF output, supplies fuel to
important manufacturing communi-,
ties within its borders or in the i'm
mediate adjacent territory. Although
the grade OF its product is consider
ably below that of West Virginia's. !
the average price for Illinois coal
has ranged from $l.05 to $1.14 a
short ton, about 20 per cent higher
than that obtained for West Virginia
coal. Comparisons with Alabama are
still more striking. In its important
iron industry Alabama has local,
outlettor the most OF its coal Dur-i
ing the last eight years the average
price has ranged from SING in 1908
to S1.3H In 1905, more than 80 per
cent better than West Virginia prices.
In US high-grade. eheaply mined.
fuel West Virginia offers
to the development Of
manufactures that should place 4
antb1gt shess leading manufacturing
states. AS. a matter of fact, how
ever It stands twenty-nluth.
Production in 1911 Was Normal
West Virginia, like the other coal
pproducing states outside OF the MIS-
sisslppi valley region. printed by the
strike in that region In 1910. Its
production gained nearly 10000, 900
tons over 190s.G with an Increase in
value of more than $l2 900 900. With
work in the other
staSs in 1911 the decrease IL the pro-
duction of West Virginia was to be
expected. The decrease IA. SSe. 439
tons) was relatively small. hawever.
and the production, compared with
the years preceding 1sle, shows a
increase. In the 40 years
since West Virginia became seper-;
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EflR[EIT
Paid by Pankersburg Estate
for Failure to Make Re-
turns for Taxation.

n
cFTARHESnoN. July s.-Failure
to report personal property for tax
alton has caused the estate Of ]. w.
Bryan, OF Wood county. 10 forfeit
1853. The :orefeiture IS for the
year 1911. and represents ten per
cent of the value of the property
not returned for taxation. With the
exception Of few dollars, all this
money goes baelo to the county and
will be distributed among the sew
eral funds.
Inheritance taxes have been coll
lectkd by the tax commissioner from
the estate of Stephen Riggs, Of
Charleston, amounting to s24s.72.
The estate was valued at s54. s74.7s
and was lett equally to two sons and
one daughter.
rrhe estate of NJ. E.SKnotts. of Bar
bour county, has turned over s147.75.
The value OF the estate was small but
II was left to brothers and sisters and
therefore the rate Is much larger.
ssss
According to a sworn statement
filed win the, seeretar-v ~ stata ne "a.
auired nv law A 4, L,,llv gives his
exbensss IN securing the RennblIcan
nomination for attorney general ne.
s1.s7sl5O. This includes the asses
% d wlsksnson Of cansll conntv
Democratic candidate nnminea far
mdpe of The SIKH ina,clal cirnpit
rave hls exnense MS oniv san
While waiter A. AtcGlumpy az MA n
shan comfy. candidate for state sen.
ate in the second district gave his
as SIS s5.
state. Superintendent OF Schools
NJ p. sbawloey has gone TO Chicago
"a attend the national Education
Association which began a weeks
sess,ons IN that CITY Monday A num-
her o. other west yirginIans have
oona 70 attend the Same meeting
Among them are j. Frank Marsh
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WESTON

roy. July THE body Of
,nes Tierney was brought
bsre Tuesday noon enroute
lille from Fa!rmont, where
Monday evening. Mrs. Tier
the daughter Of Mr.. and
Fan Norris, Of near Chenille.
graduate physician. She
highly esteemed LADY, and be-
husband and one little son
pgh,er she Is survived by a
I,ele Of relatives and friends.
services were conducted on
1,y at the home at GEenyIlle
lpterment was made. Among
I'm this city who attended the
we're Mrs. K. c. Hale, Mrs.
ssnnett. Steven Tierney and
ssmbers of the family.
tberokee Indian baseball club
he Weston Stars Tuesday
h on the hospital grounds.
Re was ; 10 3 In favor of the
The game was largely at
bpd only one accident occurred
the game, when two of the
luyers ran together causing
giye up the game.
court closed Wednesday
Ildl after the Fourth Of July.
Eors returned TO their. homes
remainder Of the, week. Il
Field, one Of the popular
81 the B Kaplan department
Vas called home Monday on
Of the serious illness of his
Blumberg has sold his resi-
property on Cented avenue to
Fox, Of Newburn. for $4,000
Embsrg and family will move
imore during the month, and
Blumberg, of Grafton. will
lere and take charge Of the
VS. store.
Grace Goe is visiting her sis
J Walter Morton, OF Manning
R. Casey was called to Ar
lesday to see Mrs. George Ar
gho is suffering from blood
Herbert Kittle was taken 10 a
urg hospital Tuesday to I'M
N operation. She was accom-
by Dr.. F. NJ; Boso,
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Correspondence

70 reported to be In a dying condI.
ton and past. all medical aid. He was
at work on the weli when the sad
affair took place. Whether II WAS
due TO the use OF drugs or intoxi-
cants is not definitely known, His
people live in Ohio. and have heen
notified Of his condition.
! Al meeting Of the Proiehted
Home Circle Friday night In the /
Q. OF. hall, the following officers
were elected: president, Mrs. II. l..
Kittle; vice president, John NJ. Hufr;l
chaplain. Mlss Minnie Haynes; Guide.
MISS George AInslee: accoun.a1t,
Miss Viola G, casseday; secretary
Miss Georgia HAWKINS; treasurer
Miss Ella Nolan: Guardian. Mrs. ora
Goddard; watchman, C. A. Taylor:
Companion, Mrs. w. e. Nordeck;
pianist, airs. Carrie Bennett. L
On Sunday. July IA, the circle will
have an all day picnic for the mem.
bers Of the lodge and their friends.
WESTON, July S-The excursion
train from Redwood to ClarksburgI
Sunday morning was wei patron
lied. Several hundred people went
through here to that point and
spent the day. This is the first ex-
curison of the season to run from
fleetwood to Clarksburg.
Prof. E. II. Knabenshue has re-
turned from Pickens to this, city and
preparations are being made for the
appointment of teachers for the
coming year. which will take place
Friday night. Several of the
teachers who taught last year have
applied for positions again this year
and the most OF them will likely be
reappointed -
children's Day services were rem
dered Sunday night at, the Method
list Protestant church to a full
house. The children took their
parts well and all enjoyed the pro-
gram.
e. A. Brannon. Democratic can
dldate for attorney general, Is able
to be. out after several weeks suf-
fering from an attack of rheuma-
tlsm.
Ernest spaur disposed of seven
head of young horses here Saturday
afternoon. Auctloneer C. w. Tai
bott had charge of the sale and
each horse sod brought a good
price.
/ Clark Berry, of Lerentz, who has
had charge of the. Bragg barber shop
during the illness OF Mr.. bragg.
who has typhoid fever. spent Sunday
with friends at Buckhannon.
Prof. B White and family have
returned from a visit to Mr.. and
Mrs, PAU Wiedenhammer at Buck
harmon ra~-4 ~sqaa a3e..
NJ. B. sprigg is in baltimore and
will visit other eastern cities on
business. for the Sun Lumber Com
pany. ~
Miss Sara Aunt. who visited her
sister, Mrs, Walter Mortin. at Man.
nlngton. has returned home.
The members. of, the. United
church are planning pic
mic which is to be held at point
above Buckhannon next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Bush and
Freda, spent Sunday at
CASTOR as guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. L. Bush.
Mrs. NJ. d. wheian. of Roanoke,
spent Sunday here with Mrs. John
Morrison.
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WALLACE, July 3.--Karl c. Davis.
of the Little Waldo hotel. has re-
turned home from Paden City. where
he was looking after some business
interests he has there.
Miss Georgia Strelght. OF Fair
mont, who was visiting her sister,
Mrs. l. C. Gibson, has gone to Clarks-
burg. where she will spend short
time with friends.
George R. Barnes. of Fairmont,
traffic manager for the Consolidated
Telephone Company, was here re
Gently and employed Walter Mick as
operator. The patrons. will be pleased
to have Mr.. Mick in charge as he is
good operator.
Lloyd swiger. OF the Blue Creek oil
field, is here a guest of his uncle,
Curtis W. Davis, of Middle run.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. q. Davis and
three daughters went to clarksburg
wednesday, where they will spend
the Fourth with friends.
Guy Bartlett. of walia-walla
Wash, is visiting his mother. Mrs
C. E. Bartlett, at their summer home
on Middle run.
Mrs. Edward Remp and little son
CT Pittsburg. Pa. arrived here Tues
day evening and viii be guests o
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Ogden, Of tn,
Davlsson addition, for short time
Miss Una Kemper was at ciarks
burg shopping recently and visiting
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Mrs. Hunter Moss, of Parkers-
burg, is visiting Mrs Charles B.
Alexander.
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roN. July THE circuit
has finished all of It's WORK.
E grand Jury has been dis
Most OF the cases vent
haI the next term Of court,
hey will be tried.
SE the heaviest load OF ex-
taaled through here out the
Od branch since Christmas
luled this week, The cars
heavily loaded that some o.
important packages were
rr until another day.
to Mr.. and Mrs. George Mol
Blaad avenue. a daughter.
and M:s Ira Goble left
ay for visit to relatives NJ
x.
j. Il. Brewster gave a re-
1 her home on Main avenue
= evening IN honor of Miss
Of Springfield. Ill, who is her
Isaac Markowitz and Miss
bFannon went to Clarksburg
quay u meet a sister of Mrs
Hu Who come TO visit her
aFay' va.
Georgia Dawson has returned
Richmond Va. where she Wis.
'F sister Mrs, Nuchoies, for
bonths
Ra.s'"H and son, N. " Lab
Pr Loobou, on. a fishing trip
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CHAPTER XXI.

bers into a roaring blaze Then he
spent few minutes In vigorous exer-
else with the dumbbells. followed by
a cold shower. After a quick. hard
rundown he dressed very carefully.
The mirror told him that his sleep
lessness had left no trace other than
the faint shadows under the eyes and
a slight pallor that was very becom-
fhg.
He went out and. boarding a car.
rode downtown to his favorite grill
room. where he sat for more than an
hour dawdling languidly over his
breakfast. For another hour he tramp
ed the streets listlessly, steering an
aimless course through the bustling
crowds. A faint, not unpleasant, mel
ancholy fell upon him, such as some
times comes to one who beholds an
autumn sunset or the unhappy denoue-
ment of a play. He fingered luxu-
riously In the mood, tasting its flavor.
His course. without conscious inten-
tion, led him to the First National
bank building. Nor was he conscious
Of any exercise of will one way or the
other as he entered the elevator and
was whisked TO Sangers offices. San
ger greeted him cordially, with no out
ward sign of exultation. Paul's only
sensations were surprise that 1t was
30 easy and matter OF fact and some
what OF a disappointment that 1t was
SO fiat and tasteless. this treacberv
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Bankrupt's Petition For Discharge.
In Bankruptcy,
No. 490a
In the matter of
CHARLES PARRETT

In the matter of In Bankruptcy,
CHARLES PARRETT No. 1903
To the Honorable Howard @. fiollister,
Judge of the District Court of the United
states for the Southern District of Ohio.
Charles Parrett. of Greenfeld,in in the County
of Highland and state of Ohio, in said district.
respectfully represents that on the l2th day
OF August last past he was duly adjudged
bankrupt under the acts of Congress- relat-
ing to bankruptcy that he has duly SUR
rendered all his property and rights of
property, and has fully compiled with all
the requirements of said acts and of the
orders of the court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be de-
creed by the court to have a full discharge
from all debts provable against his estate
under said bankrupt acts, except such debts
as are excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this bth day of June, A. d. 1919.
CHAs PARRETT, Bankrupt.
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Order of Notice Thereon.
Southern District of Ohio. SIS:

Southern District of Ohio, SIS:
On this 10th day of June, A. ID. 1912, on read
Ing the foregoing petition, It is ordered by
the court, that hearing be had upon the
same on the Goth day of September, A. ID.
1912, before said court, at Cincinnati, Ohio,
In said district, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon
and that notice thereof be published in "The
News-Herald" newspaper printed in said
district, and that all known creditors and
other persons in interest may appear at the
said time and place and show cause, II any
they have, why the prayer of the said peti-
toner should not be granted.
And II is further ordered by the court.
that the clerk shall send by mail to all known
creditors. copies of said petition and this
order, addressed to them at their places of
residence, as stated.
witness the Honorable Howard G. Hollis
ter, Judge of the said court, and the seal
thereof, at Cincinnati, Ohio. in said district,
on the 10th day of June, A ID. 1912
b. f. DILLEY, Clerk.
BY VIM. F. Madden. Deputy.
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upon which ld brooded so fore
bodingly. He reud the formal state
mcnt twice before signing. He could
not realize that II ~.eant the end Of
six years friendship. the beginning of
new scheme of existence for him.
Only when the notary administered
the oath did he feel qualm A slight
shiver passed over him. Then he
laughed uncertainty. He drew deep
breath of rellef-he thought-that 1t
was over. The melancholy returned.
His next stop was at a telephone
booth. where he called up the Sanger
home In response to mis- inquiries
Eleanor's maid informed him that
madam had signified her intention OF
going to a certain department store to
do some shopping.
Paul hung up the receiver ana steer.
ed a straight course for the department
store designated. With a Sigh OF re-
lief he espied the big hooded automo
bile standing before the entrance t.
the store The chauffeur was fussily
examining the machine. Paul stopped
and abstractedly watched him. The
latter touched his hat, Importantly
continuing his labors. which seemed
to be superfuous Paul sat in the ma
chine and waited. smoking dreamily.
An hour later he heard surprised
"What are you doing herer
He turned quickly. his eyes lighting
up warmly Waiting for you"
She laughed. IL was so vain as to
guess that. Are you going somewhere?
Perhaps we can set you down thereT
"Yes." he said. with proprietary
air; I'm going to luncheon. and you
are, coming with me-"
-Is that an invitation2 Then l ac
cept I'll let you into a secret. ! have
been wretchpdly lonely all morning
l came shopping just to escape It.
And was dreading the prospect of an
afternoon alone In that big empty
house"
"Then I'm twice glad / waited"
He opened the door. and they both
deftly lodged through the crowded
thoroughfarns toward the restaurant
Paul had chosen.
He turned dreamily to her.
"You shouldn't be lonely" he said in
the hushed tone one would use at a
deathbed, "since you have for com
pany-you."
81 find myself sorry company some
times" she answered. with an attempt
at brightness
His beautiful woman's mouth curv-
ed i'm q dreamy smile. 1T is company
worth any sacrifice to win"
When the car came to a stop before
the restaurant they alighted and went
in. Paul made only pretense of eat
ing
You're eating hardly anything" she
said. Aren't you wellT'
For answer he pointed to her own
plate. hardly touched.
Ito be continued
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Notice To Creditors.
In the United states District Court for the
southern District of Ohio, Western Divi.

In the United states District Court for the
southern District of Ohio, Western Divi-
sion.
In the matter of 49,. .aoo
CHARLES PARRETT, NO. ssVo
To the creditors of Charles Parrett, of
Greenfield. in the County of Highland. State
OF Ohio, and district aforesaid a bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that there will be
meeting OF the creditors of the said bankrupt
on the 18th day of July 1912. at 10 O'Clock a.
m at the ONCE of the undersigned in Hills
boro, Ohio, for the following purposes
lst To consider the report of a private
sale OF desperate claims of said trust
End. To consider the second and final re-
port of the said Trustee of the condition of
said trust, for the allowance of fees and ex-
penses of the Referee Trustee and Attorney
Tor said Trustee and other costs and expenses
incident to the administration of said trust,
and for declaration of a second and final
dividend.
3rd Also to consider any and all other
matters pertaining to said estate of said
bankrupt that may come before said meet
ing at said time.
Dated this 2sth day Of June A. d. 1912
NJ. Il. VAN PELT,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
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mo. The delegates were bribed. all
right. Sanger through his agents had
already bribed them the other way |
supposed you knew that"
But Paul. rather heavily let down
though he was by this phase of the
matter was too far gone in his mood
to retreat
mo" he said surlily. II don't know
1t. What's 10 binder me from saving
my reputation by disclosing the whole
transaction TO the public2 can do il.
now you've confessed your guilt"
Nothing In the world TO hinder"
Bob replied. Only the fall OF his Ct
gar bitten through indicated any feel
ing. rs there anything moreT He
carefully ficked the ashes from his
coat -....-.r.
ayes" Paul went on impetuously
his mood gathering momentum
There's one thing more lit con
Germs Mrs. Gilbert. l confided to you
my regard for her. You took IL upon
yourself to object to 1t. You even went
80 far as to call upon her.
81 did"
"And you gave her to understand.
how directly can only imagine. that
you opposed our intimacy"
"Yes."
"You carried your interference so far
that Mrs. Gilbert has refused to mar.
ry me unless you withdraw your on
nnCffinn urfch 70 cfn a
that | consider your action an un
warranted intrusion into my private
affairs. ! don't propose to endure your
meddling. You understand" his voice
rose. II won't stand It."
"You make yourself entirely clear.
i think" Bob said evenly.
Furthermore, since you've intruded
your opposition, expect you to with
draw it finally and absolutely. Other
wise"- His pause was ominous.
That's hardly necessary. You're
not a minor. nor am | your guardian.
will be able to persuade Mrs. Gilbert
to take that view, think. and threats
do no good
Bob made an effort TO smile. 1t was
not smile you would care to see
more than once. the smile OF strong
man trying to conceal bitterest suffer
ing and humiliation. By a trick of
fancy Pauls angry, handsome face
seemed to fade away and in its stead
Bob saw the face OF stricken woman.
Both knew that they had come to the
parting Of the ways. Words had been
spoken that neither could forget
think that even then Paul would
have retracted his words had Bob Of
fered him an opening. He had not
planned the conversation. but when
It was begun Bob's composure had
goaded him to reckless lengths. He
broke the silence with what was al,
most an appeal
Have you anything to sayT
Bob shook his head slowly. "No
there's nothing more to be said-now
They were counting on you to make
a speech 70 the executive committee
this afternoon. suppose you will not
be thereT'
Paul shrugged his shoulders help
lessly. mo; | have an appointment
! with nv manicure. l have a weak
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bunko sfse-e-s. yrcceed WIN tns -.
dfctment. There are other counts. |

bunko stse-~rs. yrcceed WIN rss -.
dicrment. There are other counts, 1
supposew
"You seem to take II all as a Joke"
Paul exclaimed bitterly. But | sup
pose you have right to consider me
a joke after the way I've played the
fool for you
Bob heard this outburst impassively
TO all outward seeming. What do you
expect? Sentimental protestationsl :
You'd have the right to take me as a
Joke II die that Proceed"
VERY we'll" Paul continued sharp
ly. pressing his lips together tightly.
MY next count confirms what | said
about your unlitness for the virtuous
role
"One momentr Bob raised a depre.
eating hand Don't you think II
would be wiser-at least more charita.
ble-to moderate your expressions a
bit?"
mo. propose to call things by
their proper names for once. oh. |
admit was fooled with the rest. /
supposed that McAdoo had reformed
his methods. at least. II not his ideals,
until ! was Informed that you bribed
the delegates whose votes nominated
you"
you get this from SangerT
"Yes. Even your enemies know OF
IT, You're az their mercy now"
81 see," Bob nodded thoughtfully.
"Some of Malassey's work. suspect"
"You mean TO say it isn't truer' Paul
dem ndad ouinttr
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Wool Wanted.

/ am on the market for wool. High
est cash market price paid. Office and
wareroom in the Morgan building in
rear Of Roberts Cash Grocery. Will
also receive orders at New Market any
day except Saturday. Bell Phone.
(t0 @. V. PURDY.
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"Pa, what are flies and mosquitoes
good for, anyhow9 ?"
"My boy, there's wire cause fac
tory down the street whose owner
spends half his time on an ocean
yacht. ."-Chicago Tribune.
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Drink Cherry Cheer.

''Is he much Of an after-dinner
speaker ?"
"MuchP / should say he is. He's
good for an hour and half any time"
Detroit Free Press.
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"How's your son getting on in col
lege? ?"
mot at all. Every time there are
two men on bases and it's his turn to
bat they bench him andgive a substi-
tute hitter chance. Detroit Free
Press.
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He (tired OF dodging)-Would you
marry one.eyed man.
She-Good gracious, no
He-Then let me carry your umbrel-
la.-Illustrated Bits.