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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
Mhr : Woman ~.

A doctor expresses the opinion that
nine times out of ten the woman who
nacs Is tired. One time out OF ten she
q hateful. Times out OF mind her hus-
band is to blame. The cases that come
under the physicians eye are those OF
the women who are tired and who
have been tired so long that they are
suffering from some form OF nervous
disease.
They may think they are only tired,
but in fact they are i'll. In such cases
the woman often suffers more from her
nagginS than her husband or the chill
dren with whom she finds fault. She
knows she does it. She does not intend
10 do It. She suffers in her own self
respect when she does 1t and in the
depth of her soul longs for something
to stop It.
The condition is usually brought on
by broken sleep. improper food. want
Of some other exercise than housekeep-
ing and enough OF out OF door air and
practical, objective thinking, 1t is often
the most unselfish and most affection
ate OF women who fall into this state.
They are too much devoted to their
families to give themselves enough Of
any healthy exercise and diversion,
enough of maps, perhaps. or theaters
or concerts.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
rbe care Of Furniture.

The care OF furniture woods is an ex-
ceedlngly interesting part Of the intelli-
gent housekeeper's duties The daily
light busting must supplement- the
weekly rubbing II the "bloom," In this
instance not desirable. is to be kept
away. as a rule the use Of oily restora-
lives is to be deprecated. Unless ap-
piled by a tireless arm and thoroughly
rubbed in and thereafter the piece OF
furniture kept in perfect polish by q
daily rubbing. the oil is sure TO form q
crust sooner or later which is gummy
to the touch and not pleasing to the eye.
For this reason new furniture should
be kept as long as possible without the
application Of such restoratives. Fur
niture which has been finished with
shellac or varnish. whether In glossy or
duh finish. should never be cleansed
with soap or water. Soap is made to
cut oily substances, and In the perform
ance Of the service for which 1t is
made eats the oil out Of the waxed,
oiled or sheIlacked surface it touches
and destroys it.-Harper's Bazaar.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
Or. Jowett ana Bible History

The following story Of DR.. Jowett
was current among the undergraduates
at Oxford in my day. 1t had reached
the masters ears that Ballot men were
not so successful in the examination in
"Rudiments OF Religion" as in the elias
steal schools. so that he determined 10
call up the next batch Of candidates
and catechise them himself in Bible
history. ''ir. Smith," he IS reported
to have said, what prophet went up to
heaven In a chariot OF fire?' Elijah,
SIR ut is disgraceful that scholar
Of this college should be so ignorant!
Mr.. Jonesg' Elijah, sir" Mr..
Brown Elijah. SIR At this point
the library boy entered, and to strike
the undergraduates with shame he was
appealed to. Tell these gentlemen
what prophet went up to heaven in a
chariot Of FIRE" Elijah, SIR" Then
ensued a pause and then, We'll. gentle
men. perhaps it was Elljah."-Co-nhiIl
Magazine.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
ESKIMO coURTsHip.
How the Native selects = BrIde-ThS
MarrIaEe Ceremony.

Marriage Ceremony
The Eskimo gentleman never selects
a wife in his own village. AS soon as
be Is able to make living for family
he goes into a neighbOrlnG village and
falls In a ct Of love before some likely
girl She IS then penned up for some
time in a house-a sort OF dugout or
bunow In the ground-and when the
bride day comes be goes there and
crawIs In. II IS in the play that the
bride to be shall so strenuously object
that she fights him %. he then goes
out and gets his dogs and sled. and
when they are harDessed Up he goes
in again, overcomes her, ties her hands
and feet. places her on the sled and
hauls her to his own village. That
completes the ceremony OF marriage.
The whole village gives them u we'd
ding feast. Next day, or later on, II
they don't forget It. they 80 before a
minister OF the gospel and are married
In due form. This feature OF the union.
however, Is not important and does
not bother them very much
The dressing OF the brides hair lie
a revelation. 1t is done up In series
Of knots about a foot high on top OF
her head and pulled so tightly from the
scalp that very often big patches OF it
ape fairly pulled out by the roots, leav-
la NJ fNln
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
Poor Cooking.

Poor cooking was found to be the
cause OF no less than 400 cases OF wife
desertIon in Chicago last year. That
the same is the underlying reason Of
thousands Of cases Of drunkenness
there can be no possible doubt. Wom-
en- should reflect very carefully before
Imposing any food fad on their fami-
lies. The no breakfast idea may or may
not be a good one, but it Is certainly
bad when It is unwillinSly adopted.
There is no question which is individu-
al as that which concerns diet. A child
must be governed in his eating. Of
course. but grown men should be per-
mitted TO follow their own tastes. Even
where those tastes are known to be
open to criticism the wise woman will
overlook the fact rather than run the
risk of substituting 4 worse condition
OF affairs. She will drink substitutes
for coffee herself, eat raw food or veg
etablcs instead of meat. but she will
forbear TO insist upon the other mem
bcrs of the family following her ex-
ample.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
Folding . TabIeclo,h.

When not in use. a tablecloth should
be kept in folded creases, and when
brought out to be spread should be
laid on the table and unfolded Its en-
tire length. the width being doubled,
with the center crease along the cen
ter OF the table. Then the half breadth
that Is folded should be turned back,
and the cloth will hang evenly. Care
less servants often gather up cloth
anyhow" without taking the trouble
to fold 1t up again in its own creases,
and thus fresh ones are made. A table.
cloth will last fresh looking as long
again If It is always folded up after its
own folds and put away until the next
meal.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
nutehern VINO svap Meats.

A housekeeper who went to live on
the far east side Of New York asked
a butcher why she couldn't get from
him the best cuts of meat His shop
was in Second avenue, above Thirty.
fourth street. The housekeeper. al.
though she was economical, occasion
ally wanted n fine steak or a choice
piece of other meat for a special occa-
sion. She learned that while the
butcher bought a whole OK he did not
keep the best parts Of 1t.
Every d1y." he said. Il send the
best meats buy to the shops farther
west. The butchers over there buy II
from me, and I get from them the
cheaper cuts. for which they have nc
use. We have a regular system Of ex,
change."-New York Times.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
a sWoRp OF HONOR.


AAAi Neg to DsasA-
a saoG Of honor drought sAar4sAi
Ney TO disnonor and DEAN. v mem VA =.
poleon entered CAIRO on tie "a OF . Suly.
l4sS, ne was presented VIII lnles
swords Of honor rienly lniaia win pEe.
cious stones. He brought mem DaeA
TO Europe ana IN 1s9z ne gave one e
Ney and another 10 AuFat' Keeping me
third for himself Ney reeeireo ms a.
an Imperial recepuon. Inc sMoru
passed fron one TO anothef OF those
present among whom was young
subaitern OF the Auyergne regiment
When Napoleon escaped tFom Eloe,
Ney LEFT The king and TOOK aoes Win
his former chief. After the aIlies en-
tered Paris, Ney made preparations 70
get out OF the country, but MS WE ana
a friend persuaded him that there was
really no Danger. and ne decided 10 re
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
4 no. 81 nishor wtlIIam..

II is told OF Bishop Williams Of Con-
uecticut, for many years presiding
bishop OF the Episcopal church in
America, who lived all his life bache-
lor that he was talking one day with a
young man from the west about a tax
q western state was trying to impose
on bachelors, the tax to be increased 4
certain per cent for every ten years Of
bachelorhood.
awhy, bishop" said the young man.
rat your age you would have to pay
about 500 a year"
well" said the bishop quietly and
In his old time vernacular. ''it's wuth
Itn
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
Ginger.

II IS not perhaps generally known
how much more aromatic and delicious
ginger IS when used in its root form. It
should be Kept tightly shut up, and
when required for use should be pound
ed with pestle and mortar. The favor
will quite repay any extra trouble this
work entails. When apples are favor
less. they can be greatly improved by
adding little pounded ginger root to
them during the cooking. A little gin
ger in tapioca and apple pudding will
also be found delicious.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
White Hands.

Cleanliness is the first essential for
white hands, and therefore when rough
work has 10 be done It is we'll If posi-
Bile, to put on gloves. Prevention is
better than cure, and as nothing spoils
the hands Ike getting them grimed
this should be avoided rs far US posi-
BILE. 1t is. however, not always posi-
BILE to wear gloves for dirty work. so
one must be prepared for ones hands
being sometimes very much soiled.
When this IS the case, don't 50 to work
upon them with soda. soap and 4
brush, for that would roughen them
dreadfully. Instead take some vaseline,
lard or oil and rub it into the hands,
and then wash them thoroughly with
a good toilet soap and piece Of ian.
mel in warm water. The flannel Will
soon clean them and without Injuring
the skin in any way. It IS far better
than a nail brush for ordinary use and
II used regularly a nail brush will be
found almost II not entirely supertiu-
Gus. That is thing TO be remembered,
for the use Of brush roughens the
finger tips and nails and makes them
more liable to become soiled than they
need be.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
lGIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION
Will BE HELD AT THE POST OF.
FIcE IN THIS CITY MAY s BY
POSTAL BOARD.
Splendid Opportunity for Young Mea tc
Secure Employment at Fair
Compensation.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces that on May 6, 1908,
an examination viii be held for the POI
sitions of clerk and carrier in the post
office service in this city.
This examination offers an excellent
opportunity for entering the Federal ser.
vice to bright energetic young persons
who are not afraid of hard work, and
as previous examinations have failed to
result in 4 sufficient number of eligibl.s,
the Commission urges ali persons wEo
are qualified, and who may desire to
enter the postoffce service, to apply fol
and take this examination. It may be
stated that there is a wider field for
advancement upon merit in the Federal
service than in many private employ
Jnsnts. While the salary in the post
Office service is usually about $500 or
$500 per annun at the start this
amount compares fayorably with the
compensation Of a beginner in private
employment.
This examination win be held in order
TO give all persons who desire to apply
an opportunity to be examined for po
sitions in this office. It is intended
hereafter, in case no eIigibles result from
the cIerE-carricr examinations, to fiji
vacancies in this office by selection from
any register Of the Civil Service Com
mission which may have been estab-
lished as the result of a first or second
grade examination, selections being made
of persons who are residents OF this
city or this part of the state, and not
more than one clerk-carrier examination
will be held during each year unless ell
eibles can not be secured from the other
registers. This notice is given in Or
der that the persons who may desire 20
become eligible for positions in this a.
fee may file their applications and enter
this examination.
The nature of the examination is a
test Of practical, general intelligence and
of adaptability in post-office work. The
examination will consist of the subjects
mentioned below, which will be weighS-
cd as follows:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
ALIttIe Too Much.

"a wife has a right to expect much
OF her husband" remarked the philo-
sophicaIly inclined person musinGly.
YES, suppose she has" replied the
meek appearing man with wilted look
ing whiskers; I suppose she has, but
when she expects him to live up, stead
lily and without swerving. TO the motto
on her FIRST husbands tombstone !
somehow think she is expecting more
than she really ought TO expect from a
common. everyday. earthly man"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04

It IS said that more babies die from
being overlooked than from any other
cause save oycrfeeding and lack OF
fresh air. Mothers often injure them
selves before the birth OF their babies
sitting half doubled up sewing on an
oversuppiy OF clothes with which to
swelter and confine the child. Flannel
bands, flannel long skirts and aannels
over fannels Stihe the baby's skin,
that necessary breathing organ which
should always be in contact with air.
The baby is often so swsthed and
wrapped in clothes as to prevent the
normal exercise Of its body and limbs,
particularly its legs, which it should be
enabled TO use as freely as does pup
py or other young animal. A child is
normally contcnted. happy little crea-
ture. 1t IS oyerfeeding, overdressiug
and too much handling and attention
that make him fretful, nervous and
puny.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
r.nnr,nn,. Memorr.

Tennyson when a young man had a
strong liking for Gray and classed him
and Burns as the two greatest lyric
poets OF any age or country. he much
loved some OF Burns poetry. But be-
fore all Tennyson placed his Bible. BE
had also a great liking for Dante's IN
ferno" and knew It line for line. he
would boast in his pleasant way that
IL any one read one line he could give
the next from memory, and he invaria-
bly, did il.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
a. Enuri,e combinatIon.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. II young Cot
rox and Miss Blublud are so fortunate
as to have their marriage blessed with
children. the rising generation will be
terrible takers.
Naggsby-Why so?
Wagcsby-why II money talks and
blood wiz tell" their progeny viii ID
herit two mighty strong inducements
10 be Observation-Disclosures Amer
lean.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
nc u.e o. o. ean For carpet.

An old fashioned but capital way OF
cleaning carpets is TO use OK gall in the
proportion Of about one part OF gall to
three parts Of water, rubbing the car.
pet over with a cloth dipped in this,
taking care not to wet the carpet more
than is necessary. This viii both re-
move the stains and revive the colorS.
But rs the smell Of the gan is atrocious
and not to be got rid OF for twenty
four hours at least, even with windows
wide open. the process should be car
ried on in an attic or outside on plot
u grass. where no inconveniences need
arise from the odor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04

Little Jach-what did papa mean by
saying that he was captain OF this ship'
Ma-oh, that Is only his way OF say.
ing that he is the head Of the house.
Little Jack-Then. If pa is the cap.
tain, what are you?
Maxwell. suppose am the pilot.
Little Jacll-oh. yes, and then must
be the compass?
Ma-The compass! Why the coTpass'
Little Jack-Why, the captain and
plot are always boxing the compass,
you know.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
SIIk Adulterntion.

This country is not the only one
where unconsidered tribes are snapped
up by manufacturers and put to prae-
teal use. In China the down OF the
thistle is gathered and mixed with raw
SILK so ingeniously that even experts
are deceived when the fabric is woven.
1t is also used to stun cushions as
substitute for eiderdown, and a very
good substitute itmakes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
Eve Employed None.

He thought the mothers Of the day
were inclined to shirk their proper re
sponsIbility, and he was arguing
against the employment Of maid for
the children.
Eve" he said, had no nurscGirl."
"And Cain went wrong" she replied
promptly.-Chicago Post.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
rr= cuntnrd Pudding.

4 iS c:;stard pudding is made Of one
half pound of good figs. a pint OF milk.
the yolks OF two eggs and the white OF
one. onc-balf ounce Of gelatin soaked
in cold water, two tablespoonfuIs OF
powdered sugar and a half cupful Of
any kind OF fruit jelly. Soak the flgs in
warm water until quite soft, then split
and dip each piece in the Jelly, which
has been warmed enough TO allow the
figs to be well coated. Line buttered
mold with the figs. Heat the milk and
stir into it the well beaten yolks and
the sugar. Return the saucepan to the
fire until the mixture thickens. Add the
soaked gelatin and set the pan aside to
cool. As soon rs 1t begins 10 harden
add TO it the white OF the egg. well
beaten. and beat the mixture until 1t is
quite sponSy. FIJI the fis lined mold
and set in cool place for several
hours. This may be made the day be-
fore using AID is a good Sunday tea
dessert.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
Paperinr n Room.

II you are an amateur, but want to
paper a room yourself. always remem-
Der that a self color paper IS far easier
to manage than one In which there is a
pattern to be matched. These can be
had in almost any shade and. with a
fancy border round the top, even II
there is no moldlnP. look extremely
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
nunlined.

eyes. Measure to make grand pres
Ident for the college. Hes had 50
much experience"
Il didn't know he was prominent
educator"
"He isn't. he was an Insurance
agent, and he can coax money out OF q
stone waIl."-washIngton Tines.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
A Prentice Hand,

aThat man you had doing some car.
pointer work Is fraud"
How do you know? BE did good
work"
-That may be. but he's no carpenter.
He cleared up the mess he made
Judge.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04

Doctor-To remove your mother-in-
law in her present condition to the hos,
pitaI would, am afraid, prove fatal.
HenrIpeck-well. let's try It any
way.-kansas City Independent.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
weights

1t will be noted that the weights o.
the examination have been changed sinc,
Form III, instructions to Applicants, /"
was issued.
age limit, all position, IS to Is.
From the eligibes resulting from thiz
examination it is expected that certh
cation will be made to existing and tu-
ture vacancies.
All applicants, male and female, mp;
have the medical certificate in Form lOl
executed as indicated in the form. Male
applicants must be 1T least feet I
inches in height, exclusive of boots or
shoes, and weigh not less than l2j
pounds in ordinary clothing, without
overcoat or hat.
This examination i op-u to all citizen,
Of the United States who comply with
the requirements without regard 70
whether they have been examined with.
in the past year. Competitors will be
rated without regard to any considera,
ton other than the qualifications shown
in their examination papers. and eligibics
win be certified strictly in aceordancc
with the civil service law and rules.
For application blank Form lOn, full
instructions. specimen examination ques'
tons, and information relative to tho
duties and salaries Of the different posi-
tons, and the location of the examina'
ton room. application should be made
to the secretary Of the board OF exam
iners at the postoffec.
No application win be accepted fol
this examination unless fled with \
B. Boggess, secretary Of the postal board
prior to the hour OF closing business
Anril IS. 1908.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
BetweeE FriendH.

Miss Elderleigh-rn let you into
secret II you'll promise not to tell II.
Miss Younger-All right.
Miss Elderleigh-rm engaged.
Miss Younger-oh fudge! Suppose
DO tell It? No one will believe it
Chicago News,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
Innnn Yerboaity.

Don't you think that Mrs chatson
Is quite a brilliant conversationalist?
"oh. quite! She can express less in
more words than any one ever met"
Life.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04

Such is the debility OF our language
that a noble brute may be either 8
thoroughbred st. Bernard or rascaliy
foreign fortune seeker. : Washington
Times
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04

Mauna Loa. in the Sandwich Islands,
1880 feet high. Is the highest noun
tain which rises directly from the sea.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
Marks Time.

Nodd-Your baby isn't three months
old yet, is he?
Todd-oh. yes. To be exact l have
been awake now Just nInety-siI nights
Me.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04

A little change in the hand Is worth
more than n great change IN the weath-
er.-Philadelphin Record.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
INC Trouble with the clock.

what time Is IT, asked bis wife
suspiciously rs he came IN
About L.
Just then the clock struck 3.
"GracIousi When did the clock com
mence to stutter?" be said. with fee
bic attempt at Justification and a joke.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04
For Pressing sleeves.

In pressing sleeves, which are the
bane OF the amateurs life, keep a
wooden rolling pin for that purpose
alone. Insert in the sleeve, and the
pressing OF seams ard wrists also Is as
easily done as though it were fat sur
face. Cover pin with flannel. Keep n
heavy piece of flannel to lay over the
ironing board when pressing wool
goods. This prevents the shiny spots
SO Objectionable In finished garment
The Real Truth.
.Didn't she marry has beenT"
'No. She thought be was win be-
but he turned out an 'isn't'"-Lits
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-04

1t will be noted that the weights o.
the examination have been changed sim,
Form III, instructions to Applicants 7
was ;ssued.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-07
OBSTACLE
American Smelling and Refining Com
pany Cancel Lease on SneIter.

The last obstacle ir me way of the
sale of the smelter was removed We'd
nesday afternoon, when. at the New
York offices of the Hearsts, the Ameri.
car Smelling and Refining company
signed the papers which causes their
lease on the plant to expire within a
day or two and places the Hearsts in a
position to sell.
The lease OF the American Smelling
and Refining company. under ordinary
conditions, would not have expired for
two years, but arrangements were
made at which they cancelled the
lease.
This removes the last obstacle in the
way of a sale of the plant to the Com
anche Mining and Milling company.
and a, is expected that this sale will
be made in a few days.
A Waterman has been placed over
the plant in accordance with instruc.
tions received from New York.-Silver
City Enterprise.