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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-02-22
Nary Il. Lathrap is dead!

tlijtlttt, ssA ,
Mary Il. Lathrap is dead!
For years she has gone up and
down this land proclaiming the
truths of prohibition.
Thousands were won over to
the cause by her burning, elo-
quent words.
We have made careful select
ions from her most recent
speeches, and we pray that they
will be read by thousands, and
that blind eyes will be opened:
1T
Yesterday the temperance
question was relegated to the
realm of morals, and the demand
was made that it should be final
" settled by the forces there to
be applied.
To-day the temperance quess
ton has come to the realm of
politics, and the demand is made
that its final settlement shall
come through the forces there to
be applied.
Yesterday all the world, out
side of the saloon, and, strange
ly enough, part Of the world in,
sidelof the saloon were praising
the temperance men and women,
because out in the moral realm
they were using it as forces for
the reformation of the drunkard.
To-day all the world inside the
saloon, and, strangely enough
part of the moral world outside
of the saloon is hurting criti-
cisms, not to say anathemas, at
the heads of those same temper
ance men and women. because in
the political realm they are seek
ing to use its forces.
From these facts two conclu-
sions are to be derived.
81 The first, that the battle line of
temperance reformation has
changed front and moved on.
The second, that this change of
front and onward movement is
toward the final victory, because
the cry of wrath and fear has
gone up from the camp OF The
enemy.
Whatever weak hearted and
weak faced temperance people
Fmay think about the final conclu-
sion of the liquor traffic, the liq-
uor fraternity and their support
understand that the knell of this
business is not to be sounded
until conviction and intelligence
and conscience and indignation
come to the ballot box and crys.
tallize there in that omnipotent
thing that falls
As softest snow falls on the sod,
Yet executes freeman IS WILL
AS lightnings do the will of God.
This nation has admitted in
the past that a man is not fitted
for citizenship by being mag.
niticent physical animal; that ii
a man will be free his brain must
be free; that he must be able tc
stand between the history of the
fast coming people of the future
and speak his vital words in the
living present.
For that reason we have GU,
system of public education, build
our school houses, pay our teach
ers out of public money, ring oul
school bells by law, invite the
willing and compel the unwlll
ing.to go to the American school
house, there to tindsthe way t.
best serve this nation as Ameri
can citizens.
Sad will it be for US, dea
friends, when we attempt to srul
this government on the merel,
civil and monetary questions
when we dismiss conscience ant
thought of home from our polit
ical deliberations.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-02-22

Stokes 'ruustill has a ac-simile
copy of the first issue of the
Maryland journal, now the Balti.
more american, printed by God
dard, in the town of Baltimore on
August 90, 1876. Among other
quaint articles the paper contains
is a proposition by Gen. George
Washington offering to let to
tenants twenty thousand acres of
land lying on the Ohio river be.
tween. the mouths of the two
Kanawhas, in one continuous
survey, which he proposed to
divide into small lots to suit ten.
ants and rent on most favorable
terms, allowing reasonable
number of years free. He adds
that it may not be amiss furth.
er to observe that these lands
abound with fine fish and wild
fowls of various kinds" This
survey embraces many of the
most valuable farms along the
Ohio today and is located en-.
tlrely within the borders of West
Virginia, a land not only abound
ing with fishes and fowls, but
flowing with milk and the choic-
est honey, Weston Democrat.
o. w. o. Hardman, Sheriff of
Tyler county, WA, appreciates
a good thing and does not hest
tate to say so. He was almost
Frustrated with a cold when he
procured bottle of Chamber.
Iain's Cough Remedy. He says:
1T gave me prompt relief. 1
md it to be an Invaluable remedy
for coughs and colds. For sale
by
Wells 4 Haymaker, Clarksburg
or E. A.Wilson, Salem. 12.1m.
The TELEGRAM is the best
equipped job rooms in the State.
| Try them on fine lob work
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Facts for HOusekeeper.
1t is we'll to know

1t is we'll to know
That grease may be removed
from wooden goods by sponging
same with strong cold coffee.
That black silk may be reno.
waited by thorough sponging
with stale beer, placed between
newspapers and pressed with
hot iron.
That two parts of crude oil
and one of turpentlne remove
white spots from furniture and
make as good polish as one can
desire to have.
That fine laces may be clean
ed by being packed in wheat
flour and allowed TO remain
tweety -four hours.
(. That food may be kept hot by
covering and setting in a pan Of
hot water.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-02-22

The grounds eff the Mounds
vile Driving Park Association
have probably more better bred
and speedier horses on it than
any other grounds in the State.
Trainer j. Q, DAVIDSON has now
begun to move them on the ex-
cellent cinder track which is GOV.
cred with straw. and the freezing
weather does not effect it.-Er.
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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-02-22

H KAUFMAN, practical piano
u. tuner and repairer. Clml.sburg. W.
Va. Reference; Any school where music
Is taught in Central West Virginia.
Send postal card if you need any work
in this line. ,otf
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-11-21

~ knew it," Crane said, unguardcdly and
bitterly. ava
"You knew it, !" cried Marian, "and never
told me =" ~
"Well, II knew II would be so"
That explains s6tfhany things" Marian
commented. 81 suppose that il is the pretty
girl we have seen him driving with"
"Yes, F" Crane responded.
."Oh, do you know her p"
"Shghtly, Crane answered, with assumed
indifference. "She- came to the city in search
of employment as a music teacher, or-some-
thing. Her father lost his money, and then
he died. She was very poor, believe"
''How very romantic ~ Marian cried.
"Do tell me all about her ~
There is nothing to tell; that is, more
than have told" o.
Nothing to tell! Marian repeated.
s'What is she like? 1 know she is pretty.
Is she charming?"
"very," Crane replied, curtly.
"How serious you are Where did he
meet her?"
'She brought letter of introduction to me,
and-and / presented him" Crane answered,
the conversation now becoming a bore to
him.
How delightful !" Marian exclaimed,
to think that you brought them together
You are responsible for it all. How delight
ful!''
Fl" Yes,n Crane responded, grimly. " am
responsible. Now, go write your little note
of congratulation, and be sure that you tell
him how glad you are that he has made happy
the woman he loves !"
g Has made?" Marian repeated, rs she
opened her desk SIS to make happy, you
mean. From Short Stories, by permission.
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A Dispensation.
[st. Louis Republic. Dem. ]

Bulletin No. 6 of the Division of Orni-
thology and Mammalogy of the United
States Department Of Agriculture is out
with chart showing the location of the
largest crows roots in the country. 1t may
be a coincidence only, but is none the less a
singular fact, that most of these rookeries
are found at or near points where the tidal
wave of few days ago has left its deepest
marks.
For instance. rookeries numbering mil
lion birds are located in New jersey. Two
hundred thousand of them, according to
Bulletin No. 6, are located near the town
where the defeated Democratic candidate
for Governor of New Jersey lives. An eqsal
number are at Davis Grove, Pa. We have
no means of knowing whether the Democrat
who was defeated by 100000 majority in
Pennsylvania the other day lives at Davis
Grove or not, but it is clear that he will
have no difficulty in catching his crow to
eat, as the chart locates large numbers" " at
various points in that State. There is q
small roOst of 10000 at Sandy Springs, Md.
Senator German is not overlooked. Jessa-
mine County, Kentucky, will supply Gen.
Hardin, and there are from 100000 to 2OO,-
600 of the birds at Peru, Neb., for the &C
commodation of MIR. Bryan.
1t seems to be special dispensation OF
Providence that there is a very large roost
at Newman, Ill. Newman is in Douglas
County, adjoining the Eighteenth Congress
sional District on the east. We have no
means of knowing whether or not the Hon
orabla "Bill" sBrintOn feels called upon to
eat crow for the result in that district. II
so, he has home market.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-11-21
Childish Diplomacy.


We all know the cbild's aptness in easing"
the pressure of commands and prohibitions.
If, for example, he is told to keep perfectly
quiet because mother or father wants to
sleep, he will prettily plead for the reser-
walton of whispering ever so softly. If he
is hidden not to ask for things at the table,
he will resort to sly indirect reminders of
what he wants, as when q boy of five years
and half whispered audibly, 1 hope some
body will offer me some more soup" or when
q girl of three years and a half, with still
greater childish tact observed on seeing the
elder folk eating cake, " not asking" This
last may be compared with story told by
Rousseau of little girl of six years, who,
having eaten all the dishes but one, artfully
indicated the fact by pointing in turn to all
the Dishes saying, . have eaten that" but
carefully passing the untasted one.
When more difficult duties come to be en-
forced and the neophyte in the higher
morality is hidden to be cOnsiderate for
others and even to sacrifice his own comfort
for theirs, he is apt to manifest good deal
of skill in adjusting the counsel of perfec-
tion 10 young weakness. Here is an amusing
example: A little boy, Edgar by name, aged
five years and three-quarters, was going ont
to take tea with some little girls. The
mother as is usual on such occasions, primed
him with special directions as to behavior,
saying, Rene mber to give way to them,
like father does to me-" TO which Edgar,
after thinking a brief instant replied: Oh,
but not all at once. You have to persuade
him."
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her, tell you, would give all that / have,
all that can hope TO have. For her, would
give far more than would for my life. There
is nothing l would not do to serve and help
her
Holt spoke with quiet, almost fierce in
tensity. As he paused, Crane whistled in
| affectation of amused astonishment He was
astonished; but he was not amused and he
was frightened. He had not even suspected
Hollis affection for his wife
81 came to you as my lawyer he said, at
length, and as my friend You are my
lawyer, and -
Crane hesitated, but Holt made no reply.
He turned his back upon him, and Crane re-
gaining his courage, went on. He knew that
he had nothing more to lose, he had so utterly
betrayed himself He felt that he might gain,
even now, HoS's help, Notwithstanding
Hollis attitIde and bitter words; at least. he
hoped that he might.
After ALL why can't YOU help meY' he
pleaded. There are other lawyers in plenty,
l know, but you have always been mine. 1
know you; | trust you in spite of all you
have now said. And-and, besides, You will
look out for Marian's interests OF course, |
want to do the fair thing for Marian.
How very kind you are !" Holt sneered.
"Yes. / do,'' Crane returned. You
know they have made this sort of thing easy.
l have only to go to some Western State, and
it can all be managed without harm to any
one Don't force me to seek another lawyer.
1t will he so much better if you will help me.
Will you?"
Angry words rose to Holt's lips, but he re-
pressed them. He was very tired; he had
felt strongly and suffered keenly. 81 wish
you would CO." was all he said.
" But will you help me ?" Crane persisted.
81 will do the best / can fer Marian,
Holt answered, and then repeated wearily,
. | wish You would go"
Holt, left alone, did not find il easy to de-
eide what would be best for Marian. He
knew that Crane was willful and that to OPP
pose him would but make him the more deter
mined. He might he felt, with the fore
warning now given him, successfully conduct
Marian's cause should Crane proceed in the
way he proposed; but that would be barren
victory. Marian's happiness was at stake,
and that could not be won by any action
which should retain by her side, with the
laws aid an unlOying husband. For many
hours he debated with himself what was
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-11-21
A LANCH,
The Supreme Moment is When tho Vessel
First Gets into the Water.
Isl Methodist

The Supreme Moment Is When tho Vessel
First Gets into the Water.
lSt. Methodist
THAI lanch is d matter of mathematics
as well as of great skill and labor, is shown
by the fact that the man of science who has
the matter in charge always makes set Of
calculations showing the strain on the ship,
and its precise condition. at practically every
foot of the journey down the ways. If boat
should get in the way, or If it should take an
unusual length of time to knock out the
keel-blocks, or if any one of half dozen
things should cause serious delay, the scien-
tific man knows just how long he can wait,
and just how far the limit of safety extends.
There is always ohe supreme moment in
lanch, and it is ut a time that escapes the
average spectator. Tt is when the vessel gets
fairly well into the water. This is when an
important factor known as the moment of
buoyancy comes into play. If you can i'm
agine vessel sliding down an incline with
out any water into which TO drop, you can
see that the vessel would tip down suddenly
at the end which has left the ways, and would
rise NJ the end still on the incline. But
really, in successful lanches, the stern of the
vessel is gradually lifted up by the water,
and this throws the weight forward on that
part of the ship still resting on the ways.
The force of the water is called the moment
OF buoyancy." and the natural tendency of
the ship to drop to the bottom of the stream
is called the moment of weight" Now,
the moment of buoyancy must always be
greater than the moment of weight; but it
must not be very much greater for if it were
it would throw too much weight forward on
the part OF the ship still on the ways, and
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-11-21
THE BIGGEST OF BOOKS.
1t is a Chinese Encyclopedia and is Com.
plete in 5000 Volumes.
TC1xxsIrs HorId of HoudrrS1

1t is a Chinese Encyclopedia and is Com
plete in 5000 Volumes.
CdsseFs Worid Of Wonders
Inc Chinese Department of the British
Museum Library contains, says a writer, q
single work which occupies no fewer than
5000 volumes. This wonderful production
of the Chinese press was purchased few
years ago for $4,000, and is one of only a
very small number of copies now in existence.
1t is an encyclopedia the literature of China,
covering q period of % centuries-from 1000
B. G. to 100 A. ID.
1t owes its origin to the literary procivi-
ties of the Emperor Kang-he, who reigned
from 1862 to 1722. In the course of his stud
les of the ancient literature of his country
Kang-he discovered that extensive eOrruptions
had been allowed to creep into modern
editions, and he conceived the idea of having
the text of the originals produced and pre-
served in an authoritative form. This was
mighty conception, truly, and in its execu-
tion it remains unique down to the present
time. For the purpose of carrying out the
work Kang-he appointed commission of
learned men to select the writings to be re-
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produced and employed the Jesuit mission
aries to cast copper types with which to exc
cute the printing.
The commission was occupied for 40 years
in its great task. Before the work was COM
pleted Kang-he died, but he had provided
that his successor should see the book COM
pleted and he faithfully carried out his trust.
The book is arranged in six divisions, each
dealing with q particular branch of knowl-
edge. The divisions are thus designated:
First, writings relating to the heavens; sec
Ond, writings relating to the earth; third,
writings relating to mankind; fourth, writ
ings relating to inanimate nature; fifth,
writings relating to philosophy; sixth, writ
ings relating to political economy.
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further disadvantage by the suddenness of
the attack upon him, that he was helpless in
Holt's hands His very helplessness soon
ended his punishment. for Holt was not one
TO continue a conflict with an unresisting OPP
ponent. He released Crane. He felt that
his anger was just, but he was ashamed of
the outbreak.
II beg your pardon, {" he said, halt
ingly; and then he continued, bitterly,
How dare you How dare you think Of
being free? DO you care for nothing but
your own selfish pleasure? DO you care
nothing for Marian Her happiness is nothing
TO you; it is something TO me, How dare
you think that would help you to wreck her
life 10 break her heart How dare You {"
Crane, as he was released by Holt, had
risen, and had walked angrily toward the
door; bat he had paused as Holt had spoken.
Now he returned.
You must be in love with Marian. - he
said, slowly and impressively. "or you would
not have been so violent. i say, you must
be in love with Marian,'' he repeated, as
Holt made no reply.
. am, am, i am" Holt replied, boldly
advancing toward Crane g. have loved her
for Tong. ] am proud TO love her, and / shall
love her forever My love has done her no
harm. 1T can never harm her. j have helped
her. have been good TO her. ] have aided
her to bear your neglect. have made light
of your wickedness. / have hidden your fol-
| lies as best i could. j have done my best 10
save her happiness / have done all that |
could TO help her TO keep her faith in you ]
! have loved her well enough 10 be her friend
when 10 be that and that only, almost tore
my heart in two For her / would do any
thing. j would leave my friends, my pro-
fession. ] would abandon hope, ambition;
anything TO be of service to her. / would
dismiss even my dreams of what might have
| been. j would give up anything, everything,
save only my respect for her, to help her 10
endurance and content and happiness. For
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-11-21
Animal Superstitions.


To kill martin in all folklore is con-
sidered unlucky.
In all lands ravens and crows have been
considered birds of evil omen.
In South Italy there is belief that the
chameleon takes no food but air.
The-natives of India believe that the ele-
plants have religion and form of worship.
A hundred years ago all naturalists taught
that the pelican fed its young with its own
blood.
A great many country people believe that
the screeching of an owl indicates impending
calamity.
In the mountains of Italy there is q super
stition that young vipers eat up their own
mothers.
In England it is believed that hedgehogs
foresee, and by their uneasy actions foretell, o
coming storm.
In Dalmatia it is an exceedingly auspicious
omen for eat to sneeze when q bride enters
her new home.
German children in the mountains of Silesia
deyoutly believe that beetles are both deaf
and blind In India there is an idea that
lion cannot be induced to attack Prince or
any scion of a royal house.
In Wales it is believed that if anyone kills
a wren he will fall down and break bone
before the end of the year.
In France there is an idea that if fisher
man counts the fish lie has caught he will
catch no more during that day. 1t is said
that among the Mexican pOpulace there is an
idea that the lizard warns men of the approach
of serpent.
In England, Germany, and Russia the coun-
try people generally believe to meet weasel
is an extremely unlucky accident.
Many common people of England believe
that the guidea pig has no ears. Its ears are
very small and lie very close to the head.
In Egypt the natives believe that croco-
diles cry and moan like men in distress in or
der to attract and make prey of the unwary.
In almost every country the bowling OF
dog is regarded as bad omen, generally pre-
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-11-21

THE YoUTH's COMPANION groups az one of
the features of its announcement for 1896, sew
eral of the most famous war correspondents
living. The articles it has procured include
"The Looting of Luck now" by the veteran
respondent Of the London Times, Sir William
Howard Russell. who is perhaps better known
as Bull Run" Russell; "a Tragedy Above the
Clouds" by Frank ID. Millett; and Ambush
Against Ambush" by Archibald Forbes. Fred
erick Villiers the wel-known lecturer and
correspondent of the London Standard, will also
give his experience as war correspondent
among the Japs.
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III was long past the hour at which it was
his custom 10 leave his office for the day. but
vet Richard Holt fingered. Up and down his
.smaII,private room he walked. often looking
iimpatiently at his watch. Richard never
will harvest his grain before it is ripe; he
will never be guilty of that, T" his father had
said of him once. But Holt was not unduly
given TO procrastination. He was a strong
and resolute and determined man; he could
patiently bide his time. hut when he thought
his grain was ripe he proceeded with the har-
vesting with energy and diligence. He was
waiting now for the time to come when, after
the vigorous daily walk he liked, and without
other interruption, he might arrive at the
residence of Marian Saunders at an hour
when he thought she would be at home and
alone. For many months he had loved her,
but he had made no manifestation of his love,
and had waited until now to speak TO her
and tell her of his love and devotion. He
had no doubt Of the depth and intensity and
lasting character of his own love, nor any
question of the wisdom Of his choice; his
judgment approved his passion He bad
only waited. modestly, that her love for hlm
might have time 10 grow, and, wisely until
his affairs were promising enough to enable
him to offer her such home as he thought
worthy OF her. Now, rs he DeleNeu, the
time had come. Marian plainly was inter
ested in him, and had in various ways shown
her regard for him; new and important
clients had given him their business In a
little while he would be with Marian, and,
holding her hands IN his, would listen TO the
sweetest words il could ever be his lot to hear.
Presently the clock in the neighboring
steeple of old Trinity struck the hour and
Hollis time of waiting was over. He walked
quickly but quickly as he walked his fancy
ran on before He did not fail to anticipate
the pleasure Of the coming interview, and he
dreamed of the time TO come when Marian,
his wife, would gladly welcome him upon his
daily return to her. He pictured to himself
the home that would be theirs, and he thought
of its tasteful beauty and Of all the comfort
it would contain for them, and of all the JOY
and happiness the future had in store for him.
Although no word of love had passed be-
tween them, he had no misgivings, and it
was almost in an ecstacy that he at length as
cended the steps of the house where Marian
lived with her father.
Holt had not long to wait. Soon he heard
Marian coming, and then she entered the