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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-07-13
A Few Thoughts on Education

For the purpose of obtaining an ex-
preston on the leading school prob
lens of the day the W. Va. School
Journal addressed the question, What
one thing in your opinion will do the
greatest good for the public schools OF
West Virginia." to number Of edu-
Gators, and responses were received
from Harrison county educators, as
given below:
A close and efficient county super
vision. A capable superintendent
with sufficient authority could direct
the work of the schools to a common
end, prevent fatal mistakes among
teachers and secure the best use of all
school appliances.
f. L. BuRDETTE.
A rigid compulsory school law, sup
ported by wise and appropriate legis-
lation, and the employment of efficient
teachers. 5. ID. Guss.
A baptism of the teaching spirit
that shall come in power on the hun
dreds of careless and indifferent teach
ers. Not by might, nor by training
nor by knowledge, but by the true
teaching spirit must the teacher ac-
complish the results that count for
life. JOSEPH ROSTER.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-07-13
Unhealthy nansys Must 30 Treated
ia HofETNs YTnNTY gAaiETs

. tho only remedy aAanau.ely end ucooafioo-
any guaranteed cure eyeFy form o. Kldnay
or bladder complaints. p9ie0 = sod 30 onntA.
fspared only %
'Haltin chamieL o., @ Mzidn Lana. 4. z.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-07-13
Short Line Work Near the City.

The bridge contractors have the 800
feet of track laid, over which to take
the material for the West Fork bridge
on the Short Line railroad, and are
building the necessary trestle work.
The masonry on the arch under the
NJ, R. branch is also under way, and
the masonry under the B. s. o. is
about finished to the main track.
The Raymond cut is through on the
first LAYER. The pile driving in the
slip east Of Broaddus is progressing
slowly.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-07-13
Glass Factory Preparations.

The old Barnes property is the scene
Of much activity by the Republic Glass
Company in preparation for their large
factory. Quite anumber ofteams and
men are busy grading the premisesand
R. & o. section hands are laying a
lengthy switch track alongside and on
the property. The masonry WILDE be-
gun on the factory within few days.
Ifyou don't feel quite well, try
hottie of Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t is a
wonderful tonic and invigorator 1t
will help you.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-07-13

Farmers why not take up home
stead, or buy cheap land In Oklahoma,
Tbountiful land,) good soil, big crops,
short winters, delightful climate, no
catarrhs or lung troubles. am not
a land agent, but am thoroughly
acquainted with that country. II
you want to know more about Il cal
on or address me at 7l9 Mulberry St.,
oi ss.tf ALBERT W. BENTLEY.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-07-13
Real Estate Transfers.

Susan N Raymond to James "
Williams, lot, city.
Harvey w Harmer, special com'r, to
James II Moore, III acres, Union dis
trict.
woodslle Brown aud wife To WI.
liam SON =. lille, y acres, Union dis.
trict.
Melissa o 10y and husband to
Angeline Watkins, 9 lots, Brown.
Anna Brown to II WHarmer and S
R Griffin, PSI acres OF coal. Eagle dis
trlct.
il Alexander and wife to NJ B
Curkendall, 81 acres, near Clarksburg.
w R Alexander and wife to ] II
Alexander and NJ B CurSendall, 49,.
$50 SO II, Clark district.
Allen law and wife to Alice Law, 30
acres 1O6 So I'd, Cherry Camp Run,
Tenmile district.
Fielding Reed to A Dicks and w
Cotrill, Hot, Craigmoor.
Emily b Davis to Guy B Davis, l
lot, Salem.
Caroline NJ Jackson to Madison
Jackson, lots, Clarksburg.
Same to Meigs Jackson, l lot,
Clark district.
NIB curkendall to a RTimberlake,
lots, city.
E Fleming to f B Fleming, Sr, l7i
acres. SardiS district.
vi Highland and S c Denham to
John B Lamb, lots, Coal district.
Ellen Mick to Robert S Mick, 1t
acres, Sardis district.
NJ A Smith and wife to Comma
Bros, / lot, Glen Elk.
james, More and Sarah Maddox,
3 parcels Of coal, Union district.
Harvey W Harmer, special com'r, to
Jackson Fletcher, house and lot,
West Milford.
wR Alexander and wife to John /
Alexander, st acres, Clark district.
Leroy Alexander to same, un.
divided interest in house and lot,
Monticello avenue.
MA Smith and wife to w E Hursey,
/ lot, Clark district.
Benjamin F Robinson to NJ Vir-
ginia Lynch, undivided l interest in
lot on Lee street.
CIV Lynch TO B F Robinson, lot
on Lee street.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-07-13
Marriage Licenses.

Ely Murphy and Lucy McAtee.
samuel Floyd Henigan and Martha
Jane Billingslea.
Clancy.
Homer Dewitt and Lutte Mccloud.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-07-13

There are no better pills made than
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Always
PROMPT and certain. E. g. Bland, $40
Main street. 80
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-07-13
BOY FOOLED WITH DYNAMITE
And is Minus Part Of His Left Hand as
the Result.

willie Patton, aged 8 years, son of
John Patton, of Mt. Clare, had his left
thumb and the end of his middle I'm
GER on the same hand blown OIL Mon
day afternoon about 2 O'Clock. The
bow was playing with a cap used In
dvnamiting and struck it with stone.
The cap exploded with results already
mentioned.
The finest assortment of trunks and
yalIses in the city at VIII Nusoaums
Third street. z-a'
Miss Ella Hall has been visiting
Miss Laura Boughner.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
POSTED BY THE JAN1ToR.
Society Specials Comm IN q te d
Through the AutOcrat of the
Apartment H0use.

They were riding together on an Indiana
avenue car One wore a little gem OF
black bonnet, with violet trimmings, ard
the other had on al appropriate Lenten
symphony IN gray.
by the way, did You hear tina. Lillian
Bell IS to be married. asked the Gle IN
the black bonnet.
Dear me, no. How did you find il out?
Who is II: When is 1t to be! Where are
they going to live? Is he"
Ssh. dear, and III tell you all about it, y
whispered the other, behind her little
he's young-only 25. He's veree, veree
handsome, he's rich, they've been acquaint!
ed only three weeks. He is veree. veree much
in love with her, and she with him. They
are going to have simplee beautiful wed
ding. and then they are going to take a
trip to Paris, and after that live in New
York And"
We'll, well, how much you know about it!
| didn't suppose you were acquainted with
Miss Bell. Never heard you mention 1t,
my dear
I'm not; never saw her in my life" said
the other But You know that the Bells
live in one of that row OF green stone houses
down there on Lake avenue: Well. the
houses all have the same janltor and a
friend of a friend OF mine lives IN one OF
them. The jap!tor tod all about it to the
woman in the green stone house, she told
my friend. and my friend told me. There
How loveiy.' murmured the woman
in the Lenten gray-Clicago Inter Ocean
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
HER ONE REQUEST.
The Only Remaining Thing That
Was Necessary to Complete
Her Hnppiness.

"Listen, my darling"
The youthful millionaire drew to his
heart the beautiful girl who had promised TO
share his wealth and happiness, and III SIM
pie language began TO recount what the
future had m store for them.
1T has been my great wish, he SAID,
chat You should, have home. not only
commensurate with Your position aud my
OWL but one which will be fit setting for
your altogether sweet and delightful per
sonaIity. And so for months now have
been engaged in search after the best
that money can buy, and the house have
had built especially for You is now complete
throughout Nothing has been omit ed.
Decorators and artists have bestowed their
services, and all my resources have been
taxed to provide our home with suitable
interior and with the most costly furniture.
What do you say to TINS, my dear"
1T is lovely" replied his betrothed, as she
heaved slight sigh, There is only one
thing more, dearest. that will make me
completely and utterly happy
1T shall be granted exclaimed her en-;
thuSlastic lover Only tell me what it is. .
The girl at his side stirred rapturously.
Glow good OF you. she said Il was
only going to say that when we have moved
into our new home l would like the priv
lege OF furnishing it all over again to suit
myself Life.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
bird. and Insect pest..

tits much easier to destroy birds than
insects, but as the number of birds is
reduced the insects multiply, The
wren is very useful bird and may
be induced to remain near dwelling
houses if boxes are provided for them,
but as they arc unable to /; contend
against English sparrows the entrances
to the wren boxes should not be over
an inch in diameter, us the wren is very
small and can protect itself by going
where the sparrow cannot follow.
Every encouragement should be given
birds by feeding them and providing
suitable places for their protection and
accommodation.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
FIGHTING CUTWORMS.
Simple Means by Which They Can BE
Kept from Cutting OF Plants Just
Above the Ground.

Most vegetable growers and also
those who raise flowers are often great
ly annoyed by the cutworm at trans
planting time. An entire garden set
with young plants may be practically
devastated in a few nights by this
worm. Being hidden enemy, it is all
the more difficult to control.
[ have found the device shown at a
in the illustration very successful in
keeping cutworms from injuring my
garden. The pest cuts off the young
plants just above the ground during
the night. To prevent this, take any
kind of paper, preferably stiff wrap
ping paper used at grocery stores, cut
q strip about three inches wide and as
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12

long as is required to wrap two or three
times around the stem of the plant leav-
ing enough space for development.
Make the hole in the ground, put in
the plant and then enough soil to cover
the tibrous roots. Wrap the paper
around the stem and fiji in with sol!
both inside and out, SO that one-half
the paper will be below the surface and
half above, as shown in the illustra
ton. The plant will then not be in
jured by the cutworm. | have treated
cabbage and tomato plants in this way
and have not lost one. 1 do not know
how successful this would be in the
market garden, but in my own private
plot it has worked to perfection.
l have been informed that by plant
Ing few castor beans here and there
In the garden the cutworms will be de-
stroyed. A lady friend planted few of
these on the south side of her pansy bed
as a protection from the sun. and she
found that she had accomplished more
than she had intended, for in the morn
Ing when she went to look at her flowers
she found numbers of cutworms dead
on the top of the ground. tits thought
that the worms eat the roots of the cas-
tor bean ard find them fatal. The
great objection to this plan is that the
bean grows so rank and casts so much
shade that it is injurious to other
plants.-Orange judd Farmer.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
Low-HEADED TREES.
Why They Are Preferred by Modern
Fruit Growers Who Are OPP
posed to Pruning.

For several reasons low headed
fruit trees are TO be preferred. They
resist wind better, the fruit is more
easily gathered and the bark insect,
which lays its eggs on tue bare trunk
TO be Matched out 10y the warm sun
shine, is headed off. Then there is
less danger of sun scald. as the
branches spreading out, in a measure
at least. shade the trunk.
BY cutting out the top during the
early stages Of growth in a majority
of cases a w-spreading growth may
be readily secured.
Some of our best growers are now
advocating no pruning. There is no
question but that in many cases much
harm is done to a good tree by over
pruning. and on this account is a
serious injury resulting from over
pruning. No pruning is rather the
better plan. One advantage claimed
for not pruning is that there will be
no water sprouts. While pruning to
some extent seems necessary in order
to get rid of crossing or trailing
limb, yet care is necessary not to
prune too severely.
1t is of course best to remove all
dead or diseased wood whenever no
ticcd, but with care taken to supply
conditions favorable to thrifty, Wig
orous growth. this can be reduced to
a minimum. Certain it is that nc
limb or branch should be removed
without good reason. Better not
| prune than to cut unnecessarily. One
| grower claims that all that is neces-
sary when the desired height is Sc
cured is to pinch off the top bud Of
the center stem of the tree and theE
let further pruning alone.
The only possible objection to +;
! low-headed tree is that after a goo(
growth has been secured it is difficult
to cultivate close up under the tree
but generally after % tree has come
we'll into bearing the better plan j:
to seed down to clover. and it is ONLY
in exceptional cases that cultivation
will be necessary j. Shepherd, il
| Farmers Voice
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12


by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that Is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an intlamed condition oil the mu
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. W her
this tube gets lntiamed You have rumhilne
sound or Imperfect hearing, and when 1t l:
entirely closed deafness is the result, anc
unless the inflammation can be taken Out
and this tube restored to its normal con
diton, hearing will be destroyed forever
nine cases OF of ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an intamed condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One HUNDRED Dollars Tor an!
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars. free.
f. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
M,ldcw on the Gooseberry.

POTASSIUM su1phidc has been found
to be the best spray to use on the
gooseberry to prevent mildew. The
Geneva On. W station has been at
work on this problem for some years
and has obtained the above result.
However, the use of this chemical does
rot entirely prevent the mildew, and
the percentage Of fruit lost is still
large. The work along this line may
yet give us results that will make it
possible for US to successfully grow
the English gooseberry, which is the
kind that is most seriously affected by
mildew, but is the kind. also, that is
of most value to American growers
Farmers Review.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
he LIKES WESTERN CANADA.
Duhamel. Jan "a, 1900.

Duhamel, Jan "a, 1900.
Dear Sir and Friend:
We had a lucky trip. made good con-
nections and got to Wetasliwin Mon
day afternoon, stayed there all night,
bought POM and saddle for the boy
and hired three-seated rig for the
balance of us and got home to dinner
next day; caught the boys cleaning up
and getting ready to come after US.
Wednesday the snow was all gone and
wehad bare ground and bright sunshine
for month, and it has been pleasant
weather ever since. The ground is
frozen about two feet and about six
inches of snow-just enough for sleigh
ing. We had one cold spell in Deem
Der. The thermometer went down to
80 below zero; but we did not suffer
with the cold at all. We have worked
every day all winter. are all we'll and
feeling we'll Have built a log house
1sx1s. two log stables 16x1S, and are
now busy on we'll. We have ten cows,
three other cattle and six head of
horses. The boys send their best re-
spects to Mr.. Huchison. and say they
will talk to him enough to pay for not
writing when he gets up here. Will
write you again next Spring and tell
you all about the Winter We all unite
in sending you and family our best
wishes and respects and hope this will
find you all we'll.
Yours very respectfully,
(Signed) THOMAS TATE.
Duhamel. Alberta Canada.
P. S. It has been down to zero this
month; it is % above now.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
Ornamental Garden Hedges.

The arbor vitae is especially we'll
adapted for hedge plant. When
rightly cultivated and pretty thicll!v
set, its foliage becomes dense. 1t bears
the shears we'll. The same may be
said of the hemlock. Spruces have been
tried with Indifferent success; they will
not last SO long as the former two
The pyrus japonica forms fine hedge
grows dense, and when in bloom is only
surpassed by the native crab, though
the season for the display Of its beauty
is brief and after that it has not much
attraction to offer. On any plot Of
more than an acre hedge on the di-
vision lines is both beautiful and use
ful.-Charles ". Murtfeldt, in St. Louis
Ra1,l1hli.,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
KILLING POTATOES.
Some Advocate the Practice, others
Declare 1t to Have Value Only
as Tradition.

There are those that advocate killing
up potatoes, and there are others that
oppose the practice. The latter peo-
pie are sometimes inclined to pose as
reiormers and imagine they will have
accomplished much good if they can
only succeed in making level culture
of potatoes universal. We have heard
men declare that the killing of pota-
toes in this country is due to our habit
of following custom long after the
circumstances that gave it birth have
ceased to exist. They say that the
Irish hilled them up to keep them out
of the excessive wet, and that now no
excuse exists for the practice. But
those that are advocating change In
this matter should not be too sure of
their ground. There is much truth in
the argument they make, but it is not
all truth. /!
Whether level or hill culture is the
best depends on local conditions, and
general rules cannot be formulated.
More than that seasons differ in their
dryness and wetness, and the varla-
tons of rainfall make an immense dit
ference in the results. We know a
man that followed level culture Of po-
tatoes successfully for number OF
years and advocat ted it. But one year
the rains during the whole season were
excessive, and the heavy ground in
which his crop was growing was con-
stantly soaked and sometimes water
was standing on it. The neighboring
fields that had the rows elevated gave
fair results, but the level culture fields
were drowned out. Perhaps vel
drained field even in such year would
have given good results; but tits fac,
that many fields which should be
drained are not. On low fields, with
heavy soils, level culture of potatoes is
often unsafe. The progressive farmer
will learn to adapt principles to his 10
cal onditions--Farmers Review.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
TANK AND DRYING TABLE.

to table. When not in use the two
the table folded over so as to make
lid for the tank the legs folding jim
side, out Of the way. The tank can
be set anywhere for convenience. The
bottom of the tank should be lower
at one corner. with a hole there to
let out the water, by withdrawing a
plug. Potatoes and other vegetables
should be washed before taking to
market. They present a nice, clean
appearance that makes them sell bet.
ter.-Ohio Farmer.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
TIE PALL1D MAN QUAILS
Was Filled with Terror But
He Escaped.

at is up TO you, now"
Tne paid man turned more pallld, and
glared wildly around for an avenue Of es-
cape. Pennsylvania avenue or any other
cd avenue, They were closed
III is up to You, now,
The pallid man wondered why Prof Os-
borne. after convlcting Molineux. had
come down to Washington post haste on
the Congressional Limited 10 prosecute
him. Ii mad been up TO Cornish Now it
was up 10 him. He though, OF his crimes,
and his knees shook in manner that would
make Zazie turn green when she shakes her
bang.ed wrists after chewing up IL sofa
pillows and one soft couch 81 SO, rcducedl.
1T is up TO you, now.
The pa..id man recalled his last murder.
1t was a dark night. The place, Long
bridge The hour, midnight As he had
thrown his writing vic,.m. a young and
beautiful maiden cat. tied in the sultan :
specially prepared BoSphorus bag, the pierre
ing shrek the dying Young creature Shriened
haunted HIM su.. And now they were hunt
ing for him,
1t is up TO you. now.
For God Is sake, What ?"
"l our necktie. Up TO your chin, Your ears
and the rIsn of Your remaining locks Oh the
rear lire escape of Your billiard ball. Pull
it down. w ashIngton Star.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
The Cxrnntion Indu.try.

Probably In America s2,0oO,oOo is in
vested in carnation growing, and 5000
people are employed in the business
About $500, 900 plants are produceda an
nually, and similar number are
grown by florists for their own use,
and about 60. 100000 blossoms are mar
keted each year. The carnations
wide range of pleasing colors, its last
ing qualities and fresh, rich. .love-ike
fragrance combine to make it one Of
the most popular, as we'll as one Of the
most sought for and popular, Of the
florists fowers.-C. w. Ward, of
Queens, n. Y, before the Massachusetts,
Horticultural Society
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
Eng.nnd.s Armored Trains.

The magnificent armored trains used by
England IN her war with the Beers will trans
port her troops, protect bridges and tele-
graphic communications in about the same
way that Hostetters Stomach Bltters drives
dyspepsia from the human stomach and then
mounts guard that it does not return. The
Bltters has won in every case OF indigestion,
post fifty Years. 1t is invaluable at all times.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
WASHING VEGETABLES.
EE.hinE Tanks md Drying
Tables Ix Used.

One of our readers sends sketch Of
a combined washing tank and drying
table for vegetables. A. in the illus
tration. is the tank. Il. the table.
hinged to tank, and the legs hinged
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
1.hystcnl Reaction.

Brown-llow do you feel about Sunday
golf?
Jones-Don't tell that I said so, but l
have heard sermons so long lately that they
made me want TO go out and take whack
at MISUNDERSTANDING Journal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
Punishment.

"Dd your wife scold when you came home
so late last night"
You don't know what it is to have
wife who was once a school-teacher. She
simply made me write 100 times on a. slate
4 must he at home by ten o clock. N.
Y M-arlL
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
speltz. nromus. Rape. Corn. Oats.

Five remarkable things. Bound TO make
you rich, Mr.. Farmer. Salzcrs cataog tells
the story. Send sc. postage and this notice
to-day for catalog TO John A. Salzer Seed
Co., La Crosse, Wis. [KJ
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12
Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Eas

A powder to shake into your shoes. ltrests
the feet CuresCorns, Bunions, Swollen, Sore,
Hot, Callous Aching, Sweating feet and In
growing Nails Aliens Foot-Ease makes
new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores. 25r. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. y.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12

"The caramels are coming. Ohio! Ohio"
softly hummed the maiden. as she heard her
incest young man ring at the doorbell.-
Ohio State journal
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12

We refund Zoe for every package of
PUTNAM FADELESS DY Is that fails
to give satisfaction. Monroe Drug CO.,
unlonville, Mo. Sold by all druggists.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-12

If COW has had fair showing from
her owner in the pasture and stable. she
should remain profitable mixer for 10
years. and sometimes longer.