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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
Uncle James
Victory : s;.,,.,
DANGERFIELD
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DANGERFIELD
3 copwfOls, ieos, bDT Q, MsCure
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 4s4oHsa
Uncle james helped t;sllself to anoth-
e portion Of the very appe.izing roast
chicken before him.
TITS light meat nSd agrees with me
when properly cooked like this, /" he OBJ.
served, with the delightful confidence
most people have that their Individual
tastes are unfaillngly interesting to ev-
cry one. my present cook understands
meats to perfection"
The Boy, generally referred to by the
ladies' Of his acquaintance as really a
lovely fellow" made haste to agree
with his uncle's estimate. In reality he
could not have told you whether he
was. eating chicken or ham sandwich,
hls mind being absorbed by thoughts
Of momentous Importance, all connect.
ed with one problem. This problem,
no easy one to solve, was how to APP
proach Uncle James In such way as
TO. incline his heart toward the lady OF
the Boys choice.
For the Boy was nearly twenty-four,
and In his mature Judgment Helen Van.
deryeer was the perfection Of feminine
beauty. But Uncle james had dlsa-
greeable way of harplng on usefulness
and ignoring beauty altogether. Helen
belonged to what New York calls her
Smart set" and the Boy had his
doubts MS to Uncle James opinion of
his choice.
s-'You're not eating" growled his I'M
Gle you've got something on your
mind, or what you call your mind" he
added, with the charming frankness of
nehr relatives.
"Helen vanderveer" blurted the Boy,
his nervousness in this crisis scattering
his diplomacy to the winds.
Uncle James laid down his fork as
hastily as though the tender pullet had
been a sitting hen.
Helen yanderveerp he shouted.
Are you going to marry into that set
of tailored idiots after all I've said to
your
IF 1 can get your approval" said
the Boy meekly. Let no one think the
worse of him for his humility. Hewas
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13

Koreans wear full mourning fcf their
fathers The dress IS Of hemp cloth,
with hempen girdle. a face shield Ii
used to show that the wearer IS sin.
ner and must not speak to any one un.
less addressed. The costume Is re.
tanned for three years. the shield for
three months This is worn for ia.
ther only. Secondary mourning is worn
for mother and no mourning at al
for a wife The hat Is Of wicker. Dur
ing the china-Japanese war the United
States minister ordered every Amerl.
can citizen to have in readiness a dress
Of this sort for disguise in case Of flight.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
ANTHONY WAYNE.
The Revolutionary Hero was I sci,
dier Even "a a BOY.

The Revolutionary Hero was i sols
dier Even ~ q BOY.
Wayne was one Of the leading spirits
Of the American Revolution. He served
throughout the war, most Of the time
with the rank Of general. What he
was as boy win interest readers, and
this they may learn from his biogra-
ply, written by Mr.. John R. Spear.
When he was about fifteen years old
Wayne was attending school taught
by his uncle, Gilbert Tor GabrleD
Wayne, and this uncle, exasperated at
the boys conduct, wrote the following
letter 10 Anthony's father, Isaac Wayne:
n really expect that parental affec-
ton blinds you and that you have mis-
taken your sons capacity. What he
may be best qualified for / know not.
One thing am certain of-he viii new
er make a scholar. He may perhaps
make a soldier He has already dis
tracted the brains Of two-thirds Of the
boys under my charge by rehearsals Of
battles, sleges, etc.
.They exhibit more the appearance
of Indians and hsrlequlns than Of stu
dents-this one decorated with a cap
Of many colors, others hablted in coats
as varlegated, like Joseph's of old;
some laid up with broken heads and
black eyes. During noon, in place Of
the usual games Of amusement, he has
the boys employed in throwing up re.
doubts, skirmishing, etc.
II must be candid with you, Brother
Isaac. Unless Anthony pays more at.
tcntion to his books l shall be under
the painful necessity of llsmissing him
from the school,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
struggle and strength.

Strength comes only through strug'
gle-through struggle and earnest work
never through frantic beating
against the bars nor through self pity,
Ill health is prison of your own
building, a prison wherein you are
locked by your own thoughtlessness
and lack of self control. Circum'
stances have something to do with it
and you may have inherited tenden'
cy toward disease. In that case circum'
stances must be altered and inherited
weakness outgrown. Both can be done
Earnest thinking and thoughtful work
will move mountains. Maxwell's Tai
isman.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13

Not many girls are born beautiful
but every girl living can make herself
attractive. Unsightly teeth may be i'm.
proved by the dentists art. A wide, ir.
regular mouth with thick lips may be
cultured into such an expression Of
sweetness and refinement that it will
be really beautiful. An ungraceful
walk and figure may be entirely made
over by perseverlng in gymnasHc ex.
ercIses. A muddy, rough skin can be
made clear and satin smooth by bath
ing, by frequent applications of n soft
>scrubbing brush, healthful skin 10.
ton and hygienic observances like tax.
Ing plenty of fresh air aud sunshine.
OF mere physical beauty health is the
foundation, and If you want to be love.
" cultivate first Of all robust health.
which will enable you TO be always
cheerful and in high spirits, No good
looks can long exist with bad health.
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! !
night she's9waiting on the table today
because the maid IS slick She's never
sick.1
The Boy rose. choking with rage.
Understand me, sir" he said as soon
as he could speak clearly. shat from
now on
.Did You ring, sirT demanded a
sweet, familiar voice.
The Boy whirled around TO be con-
fronted by slim, demure vision in cap
and apron. The vision ignored him
completely, her eyes being fixed re-
spectfully on Uncle James.
Did you ring, sirT she repeated. u
was sure heard the bell"
mo, Mary, didn't Ang," said her
employer complacently, "But since
you are here you may fill my glass
again with water"
Mary complied. The Boy, standing
dumbly by his chair, watched her
slender, steady fingers as she served
his uncle.
When the girl disappeared Uncle
James demanded triumphantly:
isn't she neat and pretty7"
The Boy attacked his dinner with an
appetite which he had failed to show
before
"she's neat enough" ne said coolly.
"With your permission I'll help her
clean up the dishes after dinner and
see what think Of her"
A few minutes later Helen Wander
veer and the Boy faced each other in
Uncle James kitchen, with a sink full
Of dirty dishes between them.
The Boy, coat of and sleeves rolled
up, was turning the hot water on with
one hand and iourlshing dish mop
in the other
What in the wide world ever made
you think Of such gloriously foxy
move as this?" he demanded.
Why" confessed Miss yanderveer,
laughing and yet blushing little, II
owe 1t all TO sharp tongued old wo-
man on Hester street. Some Of us were
down there Summing, and carried
an armtul of flowers. offered her a
rose, and what do you think she did
with itY
Wore 1t next her heart forever
more" said the Boy promptly.
mot she. She threw 1t in the dirty
CRATE and with arms aklmbo delivered
an address I've hearn about you rich
folks quoth she; how you come nosin'
round ISor folks rooms, putin your.
selves up that You are teachin' us some.
thin. Teach, indeed! When you know
enough to fill worlsman's pail with a
decent dinner, then I'll hear to your
flower missions an your religions
1--WE got out of there promptly. The
others said they were simply paralyzed
by her impudence, but her words stuck
in my head. determined to show that
old woman something, and did. Aft
erward, when ! found from you that
your uncle was an economical gourmet,
| saw reason TO bless my secret lessons
ut the cooking school. am supposed .
she added, laughing, "to be with the
De Peysters in Philadelphia"
The Boy dropped the dish mop and
folded her in an ecstatic embrace, from
which they were finally aroused by a
sharp voice at the pantry door:
Turn Off that water, viii youT
The Boy 'eaped to the faucet, for the
forgotten dishwater in the sink was
pouring over the edge, suffering
grcasily everywhere. But the gourmet
apparently did not mind.
"You seem 10 have come to good
understanding" he said dryly.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
Robbers Among the neen.

10 the person who knows nothing
about bees they represent the supreme
type Of industry. But even the bee
communities are disturbed by those OF
their own kind who break through and
steal. Robber bees are always source
Of anxiety TO beekeepers, and during
fall and winter the marauders seem
particularly active. Having gathered
no honey, or, at any rate, an INSULT
Client supply for themselves, they will
descend upon hive, kill its industri-
Gus occupants and carry Off the golden
treasure in an astonishingly short space
of time. We know of a recent instance
in which the attack was developed and
the home bees killed in couple of
hours. Sometimes hive will attnck
neIghborlng hive. In such cases the
old straw skip" was better than the
modern arrangement, for a knife thrust
through the top would break the comb
and set the honey free, at which the
thieves would instantly return to seal
up their own store, 1t is not primarily
in their industry that bees are human.
London Chronicle.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
His standard q, nrea.uremen,

II thought you claimed this was a
good restaurant" he grumbled as they
passed from the room Of the big dry
goods store.
"Well, isn'titr
Bah! l know Of a place over on
Madison street where you can get three
times Us much as we've had for a quar-.
ter Chicago Record Herald.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
N0TIcE.

Home, right in center of Clarksburg;
modern in every particular; good well
and garden. Will sell for $4,950. This
property is cheap at 5000. Don't CON.
tradict this statement until you have
investigated. Enquire Of w. G. Repass,
No. sic Preston street, Clarksburg,
w. Va. janetf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13

A wise newspaper says we should be
thankful tlfat we are moderns ana
heirs of nil the wisdom of the ages.
Perhaps we should be If we did not
know that theaverage American lmag.
ines Plato to be n new kind Of silver
polish and Sappllo an attachment 10 II
piano, Washington Times.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
FACE AND NECK.

How to Attain a Soft Skin and Dnv-
Eling Shoulders.
If the girl who has blotched COM
plexlon will heat her face hot with
cloths wrung out of water that is very
nearly heated to boiling, and If she Will
hold them on until her face is very
nearly scarlet, she will find that her
skin Is smooth and soft ind as fine in
texture as that of an Incubator baby,
After the face has been steamed or
heated by the application of hot cloths
the next thing Is to spread cold cream
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13

Professor of Rhetoric = Here is an
item of news l would like in the pa
per.
City Editor Ito office boy)-Here, Ben
ME, rewrite this. Fix 1t up to print
Cleveland Leader.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
In the ParIor Too,

New Boarder- What is the landlady's
daughter playing?
Old Boarder-A mixture OF airs from
a lot of old operas-a sort Of musical
hash. YOU know.-New York Weekly.
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Sweet Melody Flour.
WATER CONSUMERS.

Water rents for quarter ending De-
cember 81, 1908, are now due and Paya.
Bile at the Office Of the city clerk, 300
Court street.
HUGH CALLAGHAN,
|;dec2s-dlm W. W. Com.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
Sweet Melody Flour

Dancing every Friday and Tuesday
evening from 8 10 l2 at the Elk Bridge
hall. Come and. enjoy the new music
Just received, since The last dance. Most
pleasant dance hall IN town. Floor un-
excelled. Violin and electric player mu.
sic. ian7tt
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
Sweet Melody FIour

In buying Lyons candies you get the
best candies at reasonable prices. q. D.
stum & Co. jan5-ds
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
Sweet Melody Flour.

In every home where there Is a plano
there should be piano player. There
Is none better than the Harmonist. Sold
by the THOMPSON Music Company. Elk
Bridge building. feh.la.H
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13

y. D. Stuart Il buying and selling
horses Il his largo barns On Traders IL
ley in the rear Of tho Central PTesby-
terrain church. whore tho CIaTkHburg
Transfer was formerly located. BE alma
to have some horses on hand all the time.
&c win take few bOsrdsrs at the barn.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
AUCTION ALL NEXT WEEK
AT c. p. Stout's QueenswaTe Store on
Pike Street Twenty Per Cent Re
duetiOn on All Art Ware Dur

January Q to 10, 20 per cent of on an
fancy china, salads, cake plates, art ware,
rich cut glass and Oric-a-braci Auction
from Z TO 0 O'Clock p. m, all mkt week.
or. STOUT,
jan7.6td 3ll Pike Street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
Sweet Melody Flour

Public dancing at the Elkbridge dance
hall every Tuesday and Friday nights
Admission to gentlemen so cents, and "a
adde's 25 cents. Music by the Peerless
piano player. Octleti
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES +4%+
For something you can eat go to the
Coffee and Chop House, Pike street,
opposite Waldo. II.
sas+
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13

Maybell-Can you keep a secret?
Ellzabeth-Yes, easily, But can't
help any one else keep one.-Judge.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13

lsrehiidrsBs enfsD ssFes 40 epfaesa
For sale by Stone 4 Mercer, 0. D.
sturm 4 Co. and R. j. cFiss.
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For centlemeu and tadIe 7

aianicuring, shampooing, Facial Mas.
sage and Scalp Treatment. Miss q. b.
showalter, room 81, End floor, Jacobs
building. jan SD.
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Sweet Melody Flour.

An persons having any Of our leo
cream freesers, please notify US at the
store or by mail. We viii call and get
them. Respectfully, ]. 4. swagsr.
WiFst ssRsti
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SW6et M6IOdl Flour!

s4%tsss4ss
For something you can eat go to the
Coffee and Chop House, Pike street,
opposite Waldo. II.
atkss
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ldec2s.dlm
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04
he REPORTED THE SERMON.
Sporting Editor Applied Baseball Language to
RELIGIOUS Discourse.

NSHSio0S IiSSoG'SS'
The religious editor of The Chickasha
oklahoma Express took vacation, and
as he had no one 70 leave in his place he
asked the sporting editor-the one who
reported the races a few weeks ago
to attend church and report the sermon,
says an exchange. Here is what he wrote,
unblemished BY the editorial blue pencil:
"The weather was perfect and the grand
stand and bleachers were packed. The
Rev. DR.. was in the box for the
Christians, and he certainly had every
thing in the book. When he tackled the
New Jerusalem he used the slow ball ar
tistically, but when he warmed up on
hades be had speed to burn and whipped
them over like shot. He had swell con-
troll, and never lost sight of the plate for
minute, especially after it had been
passed around. The choir did a good
deal of roofing from the players bench,
and occasionally voice from the bleach
ers yelled Amen" Although it was an
extra inning game he never let up for
minute, and had the visitors properly
hooked up throughout, putting some of
them to sleep. If he can only keep the
pace, the big league for ni'c next season.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04
TAKEN WITH CRAMPS.

VIM. Kirmse, member of bridge gang
working near Littleport was taken i'll
Thursday night with cramps and cholera.
His case was so severe that he lad to
have members of the crew wait upon him
and Mr.. Clifford was called and consulted.
he told them he had medicine in the
form of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera, and
Diarrhoea Remedy that he thought would
help him and several doses were admins.
tered with the result that the fellow was
able to be around next day. The Incl
dent speaks quite highly of Mr.. Gifford's
medicines.-EIkader, Iowa, Argus.
This remedy never fails. Keep it in
your home, it may save life. For sale by
Bamberg Phar; 81. c. Rice, Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04
SHEEP IN THIS STATE.
The Doc is Away Ahead and is Valued Much
tiaher.

The Doc is Away Ahead and is Valued Much
Higher.
Some interesting figures are being pre-
pared in regard to sheep raising in this
State which set forth the need of dog
law as we'll as cultivation of proper pas
ture lands. These are of special interest
Just now in view of the meat strike and
the butchers are clamoring for South Car
olina meat. The figures show that there
are in this State over 69,SO6 dogs, valued
at s437 7,6s6. There are also 46,192 sheep
valued at S112,770, although the latter
figures are thought to be somewhat ez-
aggerated. 1t is also shown that the
average yield from the sheep in this
State was about four pounds, that the
Weld from the entire State was little
over 100000 pounds. These figures will
be widely distributed by the State depart
ment of agriculture and attention called
to the money that could be made off of
the wool industry here as well as the in
come from the sale to butchers. Next
year the dog tax will 60 into effect and
it is expected that this may cut down the
dogs some.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04

One of our nearby exchanges tells this
good story and vouches for its truthful.
ness: The class in geography was being
examined by the lady teacher in our High
School the other day. She said: "You
have in front of you the north, on the
right of;you the east, and on the left the
west. What have you behind you?" Lit
tie Charlie, who was deeply interested in
the points of the compass, after mo-
ment's reflection replied: "a patch on
nv pants" Then in shame-faced man.
ner he added: Il knew you would see it ;
I told ma you would"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04
A Battle in the Dark.

A woman of Muscotah made some root
beer, and bottled it before it had ferment-
ed, says the New York Tribune. A few
nights later there was popping noise in
the cellar. Her husband believing there
were burglars in the house, stealthily ap-
sproached the cellar door. Just as he peep
ed in there was another report, and he
was hit. He then poked in the muzzle of
a six shooter into the crack, and turning
the gun from side to side, fired a fuslllade
of bullets into the darkness. He was then
ont of ammunition, but the enemy kept
s firing, and he retreated upstairs, where
his Wife was screaming for help. The
neiehbors arrived and found the man
soaked in root beer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04
DEWITT IS THE NAME.

When you 60 to buy Witch Hazel Salve
look for the name Dewitt on every box.
The unaduiterated witch hazel is used in
making DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
which is the best salve in the world for
cuts, burns, bruises, boils, eczema and
piles. The popularity of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, due to its many cures, has
caused worthless counterieits to be placed
on the market. The genuine bears the
name E. c. Dewitt s Co Chicago. Sold
By II. F. Hoover, Bamberg, S. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04

"See here" exclaimed the angry man.
II wish you would muzzle that dog of
yours at night. His barking keeps my
baby awake"
Il was just going to request you to muz-
zle your baby" rejoined the neighbor.
His nightly bowling annoys my dog
New Yorker.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04
CHOLERA INFANTCM.

This disease has lost its terrors since
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy came into use. The sue
cess which attends the use of this remedy
in cases of bowel complaints in children
has made it favorite wherever its value
has become known. For sale by Bamberg
Pharmacy; H. G. Rice, Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04

"For ten years." observed the new
boarder, my habits were as regular as
clock work. I rose on the stroke of 6; half
an hour later was at breakfast; at was
at work; dined at 1; had supper at 6; and
was in bed at $50. Ate only plain food,
and hadn't days illness all the time"
"Dear mew said hearer in sympathetic
tones, land what were you in for:'
Then one could have heard the proven
bal pin drop.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04

a. feminine authority in one of the mag
azines advises young man to study the
girl of his choice, and to study her at the
seashore, before entering into matrimony.
In that particular the Igorrote youth is
not so restricted, the Igorrote maiden be-
ing always-like we'll disciplined SOL
dier-prepared for inspection.-The State.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04
A SIMMER COLD.

A summer cold is not only annoying
but if no: rel 1ed pneumonia will be tt e
result by fall. One Minute Cough Cure
clears the phlegm, draws out the infam.
nation, heals, soothes and strengthens
the lungs and bronchial tubes. One Min.
ute Cough Cure is an ideal remedy for
children. 1t is pleasant to the taste and
harmless. A cure for Group, cough and
cold. Sold by DR.. 81. F. Hoover.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04

Violent Attack of Diarrhoea Cured by
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and Perhaps
Life Saved.
"a short time ago I was taken with a
violent attack of diarrhoea and believe I
would have died if ! had not gotten re-
lief" says John J. Patton, a leading citi-
zen of Patton, Ala. "a friend recon.
mended Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. bought Csc. bot
tie and after taking three doses of it was
cured. I consider it the best remedy in
the world for bowel complaints" For
sale by Bamberg Pharmacy; nc. Rice:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04
SICK HEADACHE.

"For years my wife was troubled with
what physicians called sick headache OF
q severe character. She doctored with
several eminent physicians and at q great
expense, only to grow worse until SIZE
was unable to do any kind of work. About
year ago she began taking Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and to-
day weighs more than ever before and is
real wel,". says Mr. Geo. E. Wright, of
New London, New York. For sale by
Bsmberg Phar; q. c. Rice, Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-08-04

An Irishman was sitting in smokers
seat in a street car the other day, when a
woman sitting down remarked: "sir, if
you were gentleman you wouldn't smoke
mere" Num- he said, IF yez wor a
Teddy, ye'd 60 oop front" Pretty soon
the woman burst out, If you were my
husband I'd give you poison" "Well,
num-" returned the Irishman as he pufted
away at his pipe, IF yez wor me:woif, Ia
take it."