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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
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NOW. Sadie" said Aunt Deborah
Warner 10 her niece, WHO had come
down from Chicago 10 pass month
at the old farmhouse, i've got 10
drive to town this afternoon to sign
some law papers. You'll be left all
alone in charge for three or four
hours. Do you think yoals be scnredgr
What win there be to scare meg
asked the girl of twenty, who was
swinging In hammock.
"Why, nothing at all. If tin ped
lleY comes along you want to shake
your head before he las time to get
down from his wagon. If a tramp
stops and opens the gate you must
look ms fierce as you can and motion
him to pass on. If you see mad dog
you will run into the house Of course,
and if robber tries TO enter yon just
stand right up TO him and tell him
you've got a loaded gun in the house
and know how TO shoot.
But is there loaded gun?, asked
Sadie as she slightly shivered at the
thought
Il guess that old gun behind the
closet door in my bedroom has been
loaded for the last ten years. Uncle
Elisha kept it loaded Cor owls before
he died. Don't shoot robber unless
be comes to rob and can't be persuad.
ed otherwise, and then shoot at his
legs and give him chance to live and
reform"
But must shoot If he refuses to
go away"
You must. You must point the gun
IN his direction and shut your eyes,
and don't faint away when you hear
the report"
Half an hour after Aunt Deborah's
departure tin peddler drove up to
the gate. but before he had hardly
halted his rig Miss Sadie was shaking
her head at the rate of forty shakes
minute. He called out that he had
added mouse traps and washboards
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
BlOckades ana Bltzzaras.

In new Pullman Ordinary" sleepers
vide vestibuled and with every modern
'onveniene, in charge of competent
gent from Cincinnati and Chicago via
louisville, New Orleans, Houston, Sai
Nntonio, FL Paso and Los Angeles to Sar
Francisco. Rates or berth half of cost
n regular sleepers. For FREE descrip
i've matter and full particulars address
y, A. RICHTER, Trav Passenger Agent
Illinois Central Railroad.
~ PARK BUILDING, PI1'TsBURG, Pa
ian. 29,w,tf.
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Ahb wv RUBBER On ONLY A COMMON
MANI INQUIRED THE GIRL.
to his regular stock, but forty more
shakes discouraged him into passing
IN.
Twenty minutes later she heard the
latch of the gate suddenly click, and
she dumped herself out of the ham.
mock TO find first class specimen of
the Weary Willie advancing up the
oath. She motioned as Aunt Deborah
had told her to. She motloned with
both hands at once, but the tramp paid
no attention. He was within i've feet
Of her when she cried out;
stop where you arer'
That's better" he said as he came
to halt. Il took it from your fllnging
your arms about that you had st. vitus
dance. Any cold whites which want
eatin' upg''
Sir" commanded Sadie as she drew
herself up, Il want you to understand
that l have gunr'
Just SO, little one"
'.And it's loaded.!'
"Persactly. A gun is as harmless as
rag doll when 1t isn't loaded. I'd
like 10 change places with the gun for
an hour or two"
If you do not at once go away" con-
tinued Sadie In trembling tones, Il
SHAH pc under the painful necessity OF
shooting YOU
by ginger, but what heroinep'
laughed the tramp.
He understood the situation. He
knew that she was alone and ready to
be scared into a fit. but was making
a brave bluif against her womanly
weakness. There was a strain OF chiv-
airy In his composition. Stepping bach.
and lifting his greasy old cap Off his
tousled hair he bowed and said:
Fair miss please observe that
gracefully retire and give you the vie
tory"
When he had disappeared down the
road Miss Sadie congratulated herself
on her nerve and sat down OH the
steps Of the veranda to look for mad
dog. Aunt Deborah had said n mad
hb- MOuNu ColuE ucAt- lntTe WAS u
slip somewhere, however, for it was
robber that showed up about forty min
utcs after the tramp's broad back had
become only dot against the sky line.
The robber came from the west, walk
ing in the middle of the highway. As
he reacted the barn. few rods below
the houle, he turned In and was quick
y lost TO sight. Sadie waited with
beating heart for ten minutes to see If
he Intended TO advance upon the house
from the barn and take her by sur
prise, but as time went on she made up
hes mind that he lad come TO steal hay
or straw instead Of household effects.
He must be driven away just the same.
end she was tile only one TO drive him.
Aunt Deborah Depended upon her
II was another len minutes before
the girl could work up courage enough
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22

70 20 IN aTfer tire OLD shotgun and drag
Il forth by It's muzzIe Bur once armed
she felt Drawer and made her way
along The path to the barn, whose
doors stood wide opea to the summer
wind and sunshine. She approached
them cautiously. fearing that the
stranger was IN ambush and ready to
spring forth. But us she finally stood
and looked into the barn she was con
siderably relieved 10 find the man "
ing Mt full length on scant bed Of
hay. Robbers do not generally take u
daylight nap before robbing. and.
though the man looked waSworn and
somewhat disreputable. his face as far
as she could see it was not evil look.
ing. Perhaps he was not q rohber.
Are you-you robber or only a
common MANI inquired the girl at
last as she Rugged the shotgun.
The man sat up and smiled in a sick
ly way and looked around with a be
wildered air, and II vas a minute be.
fore he vaguely replied:
Il guess I'm only common man.
but want TO rest. and I'm so tired.
and teel'-
1T win De my duty to shoot You, you
know, il you don't move on"
"Yes? Well, don't care much.'
But I'll only shoot you in the legs
and thus give you chance 10 reform.
Do You think you could reform after
being shot in the legs?r
I'll dunno. but I'll try my hardest, .
said the trespasser as he struggled to
his feet However, / think I'd rather
have doctor than a dose Of birdshot,
Is your your futher-or any one else
about-asout'
He lufched and staggered and col.
lapseG and Sadie let the gun fall to the
floor and bent over him. 1t wasn't a
minute before she discovered that he
was burning with fever and shaking
with a chill at the same time. and ali
further thoughts of robbers and shoot
ing We're driven from her head. She
brought him water and later on stopped
a farmer driving by and got help to
move the stranger to the house and
put him to bed.
Hes no tramp" said the country
doctor who was called in.
Hes some college fellow probably,
with a rich dad behind him. who's been
making walking tour. He probably
got soaked in that thunderstorm yes
terday, and he'll be in bed for four OF
FIVE days as result. Here's your little
romance, and il You don't make the
best of 1t you're a queer girl
That Miss Sadie Davis was not a
queer girl and that she did make the
best of 1t was proved year later. The
diagnosis of the doctor was correct
and the tourist with the rich dad wis
taken into the house as summer
boarder, He took advantage of cir
cumstances to WOO and win and take
unto himself wife and to preserve
the old shotgun as a souvenir of their
first meeting.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
Fortunes in Truck Falms.

If you are interested in this favorit,
ranch of agriculture, ana desire som,
interesting reading matter showing how
ortrnes are actually made along tn,
inc of the Illinois Central R. R. by
lorthern farmers who are now located
n the south, write to the undersigned
or FREE handsomely illustrated pam.
Dhlets and full particulars.
2. 4. RICHTER, T.P.A., III. Cent. r. r.
5l2 PARK BUILDING,
.an29wtf. PITTSBuRG, PA
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
Dairying in the South.

Ii you are interested in dairying ant
lesire to learn something that may 81
Of advantage to yon financially, writ
to the undersigned for hap one FREE
descriptive pamphlet and u particular,
regnrding dairying along the line of the
illinois Contra r, R.
E. A. RICHTER, T.P.A., III. Cent. R. r.
5l2 PARK BUILDING.
an20wtf. P1TTSBuRG, PA.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
ERNEST L. pIGoTT.
FOR ASSESSOR:

To the Republicans Of Harrison
county, am candidate for the Re
publican nomination for the office OF
assessor for the Upper district of Har-
rison county, subject to the decisio
of the voters at the Republican pri-
mary election to be held on the fifth
day of May, 1904.
ERNEST A. RIDER.
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FOR STATE SENATE:

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Republican nomination
for State Senate, Twelfth Senatorial
District, subject to the Republican
Senatorial convention. / have served
one term in the Senate and solicit the
support of all who approve of my
record therein.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
JOHN W. CARPENTER
FOR HOUSE on DELEGATES:

We are authorized to announce Jas
per S. Kyle as a candidate for the
House of Delegates, subject to the de-
cision of the Republican voters at
primary election to be held May 5.
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WILLIAM [. HUGHES
FOR pRosEcurrNa ATroRNEY.

We are authorized TO announce VII
E. Morris as candidate for Prosecut-
ing Attorney for Harrison County, sub
iect to the Republican primary, to be
held May 5tn, 1904.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
GOT THAT SACK WIN. TELL FLOUR YETI

In every nome where there is plano
there should be piano player. There
Is none letter than the Harmonist. Sold
BY the Thomson Music Company, Ell
Bridge building. feb.is-tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
ARTHUR <. THoRNE
FOR ASSESSOR:

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for assessor for the lower district OF
Harrison county, subject to the Re
publican primary election to be held
May 5, 1904.
ERNEST L. PIGoTT.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
FOR ASSESSOR:

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for assessor in the upper district Of
the county, subject to the decision Of
the voters at the Republican primary
lection, May 5, 1904
WILLIAM L. HUGHES
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES:

] hereby announce myself can
didate for the Republican nomination
for the House of Delegates, subject
to the Republican primary election
to be held May 5, 1904.
M. C. JARpETT
shinnston, W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
ERNEST A. RIDER
FOR ASSESSOR:

1 announce myself candidate for
the office of Assessor, Upper District,
subject to the voters OF the Republican
primary election, May 5, 1904.
FRANCIS M. DAVIS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

An boots, shoes, rubbers, etc, must
be sold at cost or less than cost at DR..
Hardman's shoe store. Call and get the
benefit Of this great sale. feb9.tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
Two Odd Place Names.

A correspondent of the Louisville
Courier-Journa gives an Interesting
explanation of the origin OF two queer
names of places. The mountains Of
Kentucky afford many queer names OF
streams, peaks. towns and villages, but
perhaps none are more remarkable
than Kingdom Come and Why Not.
The first of these is the name OF a
stream in Leslie county and is taken
from the Lords Prayer. The second
is the name Of small postofiice in the
county and originates from the old
song why Not Tonightg' 1t is said
that an interesting religious revival
was otre held Ia this locality, at which
this song was sung great deal, and
the people became so carried away
with the music that the place was
ever ufterward called Why Net
SaeaSorfai Br5skness.
"why cant this bill be rushed
through the senator
ut can. my boy; IT can. I'll see that
it's presented this session. brought up
next session. argued the third session
and possibly passed the fourth SEES
sion. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES:

FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES:
To the Republicans of Harrison County
i am candidate for the Republican
nomination for the House of Delegates,
subject to the Republican primary
election to be held on the fifth day Of
May, 1904.
HAyMnNn MAymETr
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22

Diamond Heart is the best 5 cent
cigar on the market. Everybody is in
vited to give them trial. Waldo
cigar stand. mar2s-tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
FOR SHERIFF.:

! hereby announce myself as can.
didate for Sheriff of Harrison County,
subject to the decision of the Repub.
lican primary election.
JOHN M. FLANAGAN.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
RAYMOND MAXWELL
FOR HOUSE on DELEGATES:

/ hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Republican nomination for the
House of Delegates, subject to the de-
cision of the voters at the Republican
primary election to be held in Har-
rison county, May 5, 1904.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22

Try Davis & Willis when in need OF
some good rye whiskey for family use
a-vil7.2ot.
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HARVEY W. HARMER
~ ElElsai "
FOX STATE SENATE.

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Republican nomination
for State Senate from the Twelfth
Senatorial District, subject to the Re-
publican Senatorial convention of that
district comprised of the counties of
Harrison, Doddridge and Lewis.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
Sweet Melody Flour

See the three big bargain counters al
Dr.. Hardman's closing out shoe sale
Is Third street. feb9-tt
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22

Charity gives itself rich: coyetous-
ness boards itself poor.-German PROV
erb.
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Sweet Melody Flour.

Remember the name first. Davis &
Willis, and our goods win keep you in
touch with US at all times. april pot.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22

On. q. B. EArper, veterinarian. viii
treat your sick animal Operating a
speciality. Charges reasonable. Office
I'll Pike street. spr2sti
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22

You can not do better by dealing else
where than with Davis & Willis. a7-20t
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1t is necessary to join the crowd OF
get ont Of its way in order not to be
trampled 10 death.-Hazlitt.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
Sweet Melody Flour.

The public in general VIII find the best
assortment of standard cigars for sale
at the Waldo cigar stand. mar2s- If.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
Sweet Melody Flour
For Gentlemen and Ladies.

Manicaring, shampooing, Facial Mas.
sage and Scalp Treatment Miss 2. B
Showalter. room 4, Florentine Hotel.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22
SWEET MELODY FLOUR
SWEET MELODY FLOUR
FRESH MILK FOR SALE.

On and after Monday january rs J
gill receive fresh milk from the country
ally and win sell it in any quantity t.
Zeal customers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22

Davis & Willis are sole ag,ns for ne
celebrated Old Henry Rye, SIPS full
quart. april7-2Ot
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To MAKE coon cLorHINe

Is an art. That we have attained pro-
dcieucy in every branch is proven by our
continuously increasing business. If you
want
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-22

BEUCHLER'S BAKERY,
dJan.Os. $40 Pike Street
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shinnstOn, W. Va.
The state herald., 1904-12-09
Philippines Need Railroads.

In his annual report, Just published,
Secretary of War Taft says: "The
Philippine islands have now in opera.
ton but 100 miles of railway. Their
superficial area is upward OF 10000
cquare miles. Their population is
nearly 100000. The railroad mile
age, when compared with that of the
dependencies of any other country in
the world, is ridiculously small and is
full explanation for the lack of de.
velopment of the resources of this
archipelago. 1t fully explains the fact
that there are to-day In the islands
twelve different languages spoken by
the 100000 civilized Christian Fill.
pinos. and largely explains the ignoT'
ance and state of pupilage In which a
great majority of the people of the Is
lands continue.
Charged as this government is with
the duty of elevating and educating
the people OF these islands, there is mt
higher obligation upon IT than that OF
adopting such legislation as will at
tract to the islands the investment OF
large amounts Of capital In the con
.ruction Of steam railroads and Other
means OF easy communication"
The state herald., 1904-12-09
Saved by a Dog.

A Phoenix, Arizona, dispatch, tells
how brave dog saved the lives OF
three children at the sacrifice OF his
own. Ravenous wolves attacked the
three children of c. V. Webb, between
Cottonwood Wash and Pima. and only
the sacrifice of noble and courage
Gus hunting dog saved the lives of the
youngsters. When within two miles Of
Pima the young people caught sight of
the pursuing pack. Maddened by hun
ger. the fierce creatures of the wild
closed upon the children. The leader
Of the pack and the great gray wolf
behind him were attacked by the dog
which followed the buggy in which the
Webb children were driving.
Touched with gratitude, the fourteen
year old Webb boy. the eldest of the
three. sprang from his buggy and tried
to beat off the wolves with his whip
stock. One of the wolves sprang for
him but the dog caught the throat Of
the wolf Webb regained the buggy
but the dog was killed. While the
wolves snarled over Its carcass the
children escaped to the settlement.
The state herald., 1904-12-09
Squirrels for Denver Parks.

Denver sportsmen are anxious to see
, colony OF squirrels established in the
City Park, both for the reason that
they are fine scayengers, and because
they add to the enjoyment of those
children who make Fairgrounds of the
park. In many Of the large parks OF
the East the squirrels constitute one
of the greatest amusements afforded
the children. The cost of keeping them
Is very small, almost nothing, as they
are wonderful foragers. and, besides,
can subsist off the bits Of lunch, pop
corn and other refuse left scattered
about, without considering the food
that will be carried to them by the
children.
The red fox squirrel, a native OF
Colorado and found In any of the
mountain parks, has been recon-
mended as the best for the purpose A
few small houses perched away In the
trees would furnish them with homes
for winter and summer. They remain
out all winter save In the very worst
Of the weather, and would not, there
fore, require any especial winter quar-
ters. The little red chipmunk would
make most pleasant little fellow dur
ing the summer. hut his habit Is to re
tire deep into the rocks for the win.
ter, there to remain warm and cosy
during all the bad weather. For this
reason he is not thought to be good
squirrel to have in the park. The
sportsmen are considering sending a
petition to the Park Commission ask
Ing that colony of the red fox squir.
rels be established In the park.
The state herald., 1904-12-09
Ore atest In the World.

Arlington, Ind, Dec. 5th.- Especially
Mr.. w. A. Hysong. the photogra-
pher. who moved here recently from
Sapp, KY. is firmly of the opinion that
Dodd's Kidney Pills are the greatest
Kidney Remedy the world has ever
known.
in tho years 1901 and 1902" says
Mr.. Hysong "and for some time be-
fore was afflicted with Kidney Trou-
BILE. My joints were sore and stif
and finally got so bad could not
turn in bed without assistance. In the
Spring of 1903 | was induced. by a
friend. to try Dodd's Kidney Pills and
after using one and onehalf boxes I
was and am still completely cured.
Several of my neighbors. too, used
Dodds Kidney Pills and in every case
they did as recommended"
Cure the early symptoms OF Kidney
Disease, such as Backache. with
Dodd's Kidney Pills and you will new
q have Bright's Disease.
The state herald., 1904-12-09
HAPPY CHILDHOOD.
Right Food Makes Happy Children
Because They are Healthy.

Sometimes milk does not agree with
children or adults. The same thing is
true Of other articles Of food. What
agrees with one sometimes does not
agree with others.
But food can be so prepared that Il
will agree with the weakest stomach.
A. an lustratlon--anyonc. no matter
how weak the stomach. can eat, relish
and digest nice hot cup OF Postum
coffee with spoonful or two of
Grape Nuts poured In. and such com
bination contains nourlshmont To car.
~ one u number OF hours. for almost
every particle of II will be digcstcd
and taken up by the system and bc
made use Of.
A lady writes from the land OF the
Magnolia and tho mocklng bird way
down In Alabama and says: Il was
led TO drink Postum because coircc
gave mo sour stomach and made me
nervous. Again Postum was recon.
mcnded by two well known physicians
for my children. and feel especially
grateful for tho bcnent derived.
"MllS does not agree With either
child. 40 TO the eldest. aged four AMI
onchaif years. ! give Postum with
plenty Of sweet cream. II agrees with
her tplcndidly. regulating her bowels
perfectly although sho Ia OF n eonsu'
pntcd habit
For tho youngest, aged two and
one half years. use onehalt Postum
and one half skinned milk l have
not given any medicine since the
children began using Postum. and
they enjoy every drop Of H.
"a noighbor II mine Ia giving Pos
tum TO her baby lately weahed, with
splendid results. The little fellow IL
thriving famouAly," Name given by
rpatum Co. battle Crock. Mleh.
Postum agrees perfectly with e1iid'
ron and supplies adults with the hot
inyiForatlng beverage In place OF cot
fec. Literally Thousands Of Americans
have been helped out NJ stomach and
nervous diseases by leaving on cot.
fec and using Postum Food Coffee.
Look In pkg, for the little 'ook, 'rho
Road 10 wollyllle."
The state herald., 1904-12-09
TEA
Is it tea that makes the Jap'
What makes a Russian?
Americans Temperate.

France drinks the most wine and
Belgium the most beer. The United
States as a consumer Of spirits. beer
and wine runs far behind most coun-
tries. The monthly summary OF COM
merce and finance issued by the De-
partment OF Commerce and Labor
says:
France shows the heaviest con.
sumption OF the most concentrated
beverage spirits. viz: 2.5l gallons per
inhabitant. The other countries. fol.
lowing In order Of their per capita
consumption Of spirits are: Sweden,
2.13 gallons. Germany. 2.ll gallons.
Belgium. 1.i2 gallons. United King.
dom. l.3s- gallons: United States, LIB
GALLONS. Russia, I.29 gallons, and
Italy. "a gallons.
THE figures per capita Of beer con-
sumption reveal the fact that Belgium
stands at the head Of the nations, Its
per capita consumption being $3.50
gallons: second In order Is the United
Kingdom. with 35.+2 gallons. while
Germany. which shows the largest ab.
solute figures Of consumption In the
matter OF per capita consumption.
takes third place. with 30.77 gallons;
the United States follows with 1904
gallons.
The consumption. Of wine may be
said TO be concentrated in two coun.
tries. chiefly France and Italy. The
figures OF per capita consumption In
these countries. 3t.T3 gallons IN France
and 3l.ss gallons In Italy. are almost
Identical with those shown for beer
by the United Kingdom and Germany.