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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-08

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members Of that body voted to re-
move the saloons from Capitol street.
In refusing TO remove the saloons
from that street Is appears that the
council ignored the wishes Of nearly
1000 people who had petitions ask
ing for that action. II the proposi-
tion could be termed a reform meas
ure. the vote Of the council shower
that the power of reforming" did
not rest exclusively with the Demo-
cratic members as some Of the Re
publicans also voted in favor Of hay-
ing the saloons removed. as well as
the three Democrats who did.
The howl of reform" that was
heard so frequently in the Charles
ton municipal campaign. according
to the action Of the ''reformers, APP
pears to be the brand of political
reform" that does not reform.
Very likely the people of Charleston
will find that out in the near future,
and probably by the time the next
city election rolls around they wilt
be in favor of those men who can
deliver the goods as they say they
can and not for those who sieze on
demagogic cries and rosy-hued bur
empty promises that they have no
intention of fulfilling, for the sole
purpose of gratifying their political
ambitions by duping the people, The
use of Misrepresentation and of d
popular cry that sounds well and
looks good but is not, is gradually
| finding its proper level in politics.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-08

The crematory is like all other
machinery. 1t must be kept in OPP
GRAFTON to retain its fitness and good
shape. Machinery that is life idle
any length of time gets out of oper-
ating shape. What the condition ol
the crematory was. when ii was kept
running regularly is not stated. bur,
some time after 1t was ordered closed
except one day in the week and
while some one had charge of I,
without due authority from the coun-
Gil and without experience. 1T he
came APPARENT that the crematory was
in very bad shape, and now comes
the information that at least five
hundred dollars will have to be spent
to get It in shape to properly oper-
ate. This shows that Il was false
economy to change its manner of
operation. The idea was held out a,
the time that the step had been taken
to save money, but now it appears
the step was quite costly.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-08
Fairr Tnles.


While the statement may be taken
lat first glance as an absurdity, 1t is a
fact nevertheless that the American
people are still believers in fairy
tales. These tales do not exist alone
in the children's story books bur
they are popularity accepted by multf-
tudes of well meaning people. 1t
might be pointed out in our business,
social, political and religious life in
numerous instances where fantastf-
cal stories, that have no more sub
stantiality than a big, glossy soap
bubble, are generally accepted as the
real thing. A careful scrutiny OF
some of them would bring the I'M
preston that such belief was not con-
fined to the medieval ages when
fetish worship and faith in miracles
held full sway among the masses. nor
in other periods of history
Among the most prominent or
these modern fairy tales is the belief
in the exaggeration of big fortunes
and even in the exaggeration of com
mon little fortunes. man makes
deal and is reported TO he wealthy.
Soon he is estimated to be worth
S25O.OOO and in a comparatively
short time he is mentioned as a mill
lionaire. II two-thirds of the al
legged millionaires in the United
States were sifted down to their
true and actual value" as the West
Virginia tax reformers would say,
they would be found to be merely in
comfortable circumstances.
When the millionaires" and the
"billionaires" die and their fortunes
are administered by the legal trus,
tees, me great aeeumulations Of dot
lars dwinile down to something with
in reason. on this point Judge
recently observed:
After the death of the late Cover
nor Higgins It was announced that
his estate would be worth in the
neighborhood of $2O,OOO.OOO. 1t
turns out to be worth something less
than S2,0OO.O0O This is fair sam
pie of the average disproportion be-
tween fact and fancy in relation to
big fortunes as set forth in the daily
press. We do not recall single.
case where death has not laid the
same exorcism upon the little devils
Of swollen riches, and we know or
many Instances in which the alleged
millions have vanished entirely. The
popular worship of wealth has led to
this foolish exaggeration. The for
tune of a thousand becomes a hund-
red thousand, and the hundred thou
sand million and the million a
billion. So great is this popular
.fdolatry that the posthumous shrink
age pf the exaggerated fortune makes
absolutely no impression on the pub
lie mind If the possessor of the
idolized fortune publicly declares
that its size is exaggerated he Is
laughed at Mr. Rockefeller might
offer absolute proof that he is only
a pitiful trl-millionaire. but this pom
Mar idolatry has niched him as a
Millionaire, and Millionaire he will re-
main. The sage Of Pocantico can
not escape There may he other
men who have twice the wealth he
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-08
CHILD DIES.

Agnes E. Kidd, eleven-months-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs c. H. Kidd,
Of Northview, died Sunday morning
at 1880 o'clock after an illness with
indigestion. The funeral took place
Monday afternoon at / o'clock. ser
vices being held at the parents home
and the interment in the 1. o. o. r.
cemetery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-08
CharIeston and "Reform. :,

The first taste of the reform
movement in Charleston was not, APP
parently. a sip Of the nectar of the
gods. At the first meeting of the
newly organized council there. only
three Of the eighteen Democratic
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-08

The fact should not be overlooked
that the two-cent railroad fare meas
ure in Pennsylvania which has iust
become an actual law by the sigma
ture Of Governor Stuart, is one or
the political party pledges to be. re-
deemed by the. Republicans of thai
great commonwealth. The Repup-
licans of West Virginia made prom
Use like the Republicans Of its big
sister state did and that promise has
been promptly fulfilled. The Re-
publican party has very pretty GUS
tom of delivering the goods as prom
ised and fulfilling its pledges thar
may well he emulated by other par
ties and people.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-08
WATER RENT DISCOUNT.

The water rent cards have been
sent out. All who would avail
themselves of the discount should
pay their rents before April 10. 1t
is announced that after that date the
discount will not be allowed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-08
hing afteT all.F aIrmont We VIr.

thing after an Fairmont West viFs
ginian.
~ ss 80
Huntington desires to apologize
TO Parkersbarg and ciarksburg
Huntington Dispatch.
Nearly all so-cailed remorm move
ments are fads or frauds. If there is
real merit back Of them they meet
with deserved success, but the mos
Of them have no special merit. The
high tide has ben reached in this
line of hybred politics, and from this
time on there will be more straight
party tickets, and the efforts of cheap
reformers win peter out Morgan
town Chronicle.
I'm which direction" inquired the
innocent questioner, did the Pedi-
go?"
Naturally" retorted the smart
'un through the Holley woods
God attend her way. and may
nothing Harmer." was the silly and
almost insane finale. charlestop
News.
Hurry on with the aIfenists. =
Fairmont Times.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-08

The sayre drinks are guaranteed
pure. Look for the Pure Food
label, and the United States Serial
No. 544S.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-08

For a delicious and. refreshing
drink, try MELLo. TITS great"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-08
PimpIes and BIOtChes


Are not the oply signs that blood
cleansing, tonic medicine Is needed.
Tired, languid Feelings. lossBof appetite
and genera debflity are other signs,
and they may Is worse signs.
The best blood ansingy tonic medi,
cine is Hoods SarsaParilla, which acts
directly and peculi5fiy on the blood.
Kidding itFof an foleIgn matters and
building up the WHOLE system. This
statement IS verified ii the experience
Of thousands radically cured.
Over forty theus3gnd testimonials ne
ceived in two years 81 actual count
Accept no substitute for
Hoods SaE sapariIIa
In usual liquid form on chocolated tab
lets called sarsatabs. 100 Doses 81,
Guaranteed under Food "a Dugs Act
June 20, 1901. Mp ~,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-21
New White Goods

Our White Goods Department ompeeInda Linens Persian Lawr
Lawns Organdes, Chfons Nansook and Base We show Il
values 75 Soc $780, 3oc, 2oc, ISc, 1886 r2c,
Dainty Dimes Swes Organdies and Wash Fabrics of all
scpon prices from soc to
Irish Linens the Linen Finish Sungs for Outing Suits
Skirts, soc .,.,".~
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14
Something New

At last the People of Miller and
Hand county will have what they
have long desired an exclusive
store for the purchase of men and
boys clothing and furnishings. We
have leased the Pussy building, east
side of Main st, and are remodeling
it into a neat, attractive store room.
We have here and on the way a
strictly new and up-to-date stock Of
everything in our line needed be men
and boys all of 1907 patterns and
styles.
The city of Huron has three stores
of the kind, that do a large business.
We believe such a store in Miller
will meet with immediate favor and
support. We expect to handle every
thing in our line of the latest and
best at less expense than like stores
in larger places where expenses are
greater. Our new spring stock will
be opened for inspection about Feb.
goth, and we cordially invite the
people of Hand county to call and
examine our goods before going or
sending away for their spring and
summer clothing and furnishings.
Respcty. Yours,
PETERSON CLOTHING co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14
Our Bob Smith

c. E. |. Smith who was principal of
Blunt schools two years ago, is now
in Lyons, Kansa3, where he is en-
gagged as partner in an incorporated
company, manufacturing an improv-
ed model of gasoline engines. Mr.
Smiths mind always ran largely to
mechanics, and it is said that he has
struck into a good thing. The com
pany has a big business and are al
ways behind in their orders. - Blunt
Advocate.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14
Educational Meeting

Co. Supt. Margaret Duthie called
the school officers, teachers, and
many pupils of Hand county to-
gether in this city Saturday in a
novel meeting designed for the bene-
fit of all concerned. An interesting
program was prepared for both
morning and afternoon sessions, con-
sisting of music, papers, discussions,
etc. There was a good attendance
and much interest manifested.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Miss Eulaulie Clifford is recovering
rapidly from a siege of pneumonia
and is now able to be up around the
house. Pierre Capitol.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Miss Mate Sheldon of Arkansas has
been the guest of Miss Eva Whit
comb for the past week. Miss
Sheldon will be remembered as hav-
ing worked at the millinery trade
here a few years ago.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

The railroad commission decided
in favor of H. M. Miller in his de-
mand for a sidetrack in front of his
warehouse at st Lawrence, and the
N. w. Ry. Co. will be obliged to put
one in as soon as the weather per-
mitS.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

South Dakota proved true to her
reputation for lighting climatic
changes last Friday, and as a result
the snow is about gone, and the
summer girl begins to dream of
of short sleeves and peek-a-boo
waists.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

The concert and dance by the state
band of Aberdeen at the opera
house next Thursday night is sure to
be one of the best things of the sea-
con
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

DR.. S. R. Wallis returned Wednes-
day from a professional visit to the
hospital at Rochester, MINI. where
he had been with a patient.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Miss Bessie and Mr. Bayard Christ
have issued unique invitations for an
"At Home" this evening in honor
of st. Valentine.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Mesdames Maud Wade and Linnie
Sweetman went to Pierre Tuesday
for a few days visit with friends.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Mrs Claim the mother of Mrs Chas.
Corcoran from Brookihgs, arrived
Monday for a visit with her daughter
and family.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Rev. Butterfeld, pastor of the M.
E. church, went to Blunt this week
to assist in revival meetings at that
place.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

DR.. w. H. Lane was called to
Muscatine, Iowa, last week by the
serious illness of a brother.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Mr. Lawrence Evart is being pre-
sented this season by A. w. Cross in
Mr. Walker Whiteside's brilliant
comedy in three acts, I'VE are King
Equipped with a suerb company.
rich costumes and correct scenery
this attraction has proved to be of
great excellence. I'VE are King
will appear in this city on March 2.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

NJ. F. Catalan has been laid up
with a light attact of pneumonia for
several days.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Lincoln's birthday was appropri-
ately observed Tuesday by the pupils
in Mrs j. Jones' room at the city
schools
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Mr. Clarence Newcomb of Vermillion
has been the guest of Prof. j. Jones
Jr. and family this week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

C. r. Beals and family departed
last week for DesMoines, la. where
they expect to spend sometime visit
ing relatives.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Mrs G. C. Briggs and Mrs E. F..
Waite went to Sioux Falls Saturday
for a few days visit.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

William Saltmarsh ~entertains
eleven of his school-mates at a
Valentine party at his home this
evening
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

st. Valentines Day is being ap-
propriately celebrated by a number
a parties throughout the city this
evening.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

J. r. Bowles and wife returned
this week from a visit with relatives
in Iowa and Illinois.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Assistant Attorney General Sterl-
ing, Of Redfeld, transacted legal
business in the city Tuesday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Misses Fannie Sedan and Grace
Butler visited for a few days at
Pierre last week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Mrs DR.. Afford, of Huron, was the
guest Of Mrs w. H. Lane several
days this week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Rev. O. w. Butterfeld attended
the legislative sessions at Pierre a
few days this week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14
CLUBBING RATES

The Press and Inter Ocean 1yr .........s l.5o
The Press and Sioux City Journal Tyr. 49,. $3.50
The Press and Dakota Farmer l VI. .,........s SLIGO
The Press and New Idea Magazine / VI, Sl.5O
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Martin Flanagan went to his home
in Beattie, Kan. this week to visit
his parents.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Joseph Strut was shaking hands
with friends here Monday. Joe has
been attending the state agricultur-
al college at Brookings this year.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Mrs Anna Sontag was visiting rel
atives and friends in the city this
week,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

The East Lynn" company,
scheduled for last Saturday night,
failed to put in an appearance, ow-
ing, 1t vas reported, to a wreck
farther down the line.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Senator J. T. McCullen came down
from Pierre for an over Sunday visit
with his family.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Mr. and Mrs BENZ. Croll, of Holden
twp, are the proud parents of a
bouncing boy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Mr. Gus Gallagan returned yester,
day from a visit with friends in st.
Paul.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

The ladies of the Degree of Honor
gave Mrs Alicia Myers a surprise
party in honor of her birthday Mon
day evening.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

E. B. Hershman was visiting rela,
tives and friends in this vicinity this
week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

c. d. Hoskin went to Sioux City
last week with a shipment of hogs
The farmer who has a bunch of
porkers to sell now realizes the value
of mixed farming. They are bring
ing six cents and better for choice.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Mrs A. M. McCallister, of Madison
S. D., grand secretary of the Order
Of Eastern Star of this state, died at
her home Saturday as the result of a
recent fall. Mrs McCallister was
very we'll known thorougout the
state, having been grand secretary
Of the Eastern Star lodge for about
eighteen years. Her funeral was
held Wednesday at Madison, each
chapter in the state being represent
ed by a delegate.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14
PERSONALS AND
LOCAL BRIEFS

Lent began yesterday.
Z. M. Dunn was a Highmore
visitor Sunday.
Jack Wilson was a Capitol city
visitor Saturday.
G.. F. Bollenbach, of Highmore,
was a Miller visitor Wednesday.
Vernon Alger, of Huron, was in
the city tuning pianos this week.
Miss Winifred Warke spent Sun
day with friends at Rec Heights.
Mrs A. j.. Jameson spent Sunday
with relatives in Sioux Falls.
VIM. Sheriff. and wife spent Sunday
with relatives at Rec Heights.
Mrs ChaS. Corcoran has been quite
seriously i'll for the past two weeks.
j. |. Newell, of Pierre, was trans
acting business in the city Saturday.
E. B. Hershman was visiting rela-
tives and friends in this vicinity this
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

j. |. Newell, of Pierre, was trans,
acting business in the city Saturday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

VIM. Sheriff. and wife spent Sunday
with relatives at Rec Heights.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Mrs Chas. Corcoran has been quite
seriously i'll for the past two weeks.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Mrs A. j. Jameson spent Sunday
with relatives in Sioux Falls.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Vernon Alger, Of Huron, was in
the city tuning pianos this week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

Miss Winifred Warke spent Sun
day with friends at Rec Heights.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-02-14

G. F. Bollenbach, of Highmore,
was a Miller visitor Wednesday.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-11-06
Manures and Soils.

The Importance of studying your soil
and it's needs is emphasized IN the
following from the Farmers Review:
One of the first things the farmer
must learn, says Farmers Review, IS
that soils differ greatly as to the kinds
and quantities Of the plant foods they
contain. This seems to be one OF the
hardest things to impress upon the
farmer. Over and over again the mis-
take is made of buying fertilizer be-
cause it has given good results when
applied to certain farms. In fact many
of the fertilizer sellers put out literature
that has for it's base the testimonials of
growers showing how many potatoes
were grown, or how much OF other
things were grown, as result OF the
use of the fertilizer.
There are many brands Of fertilizers
on the market that purport to be
Especial for potato growing" for
"wheat growing" for "cabbage grow
ing" and the like The fact that these
brands are sold on their names and
claims shows how dense is the ignor-
ance Of some of Our people on the
questions of soil and fertilizers. Soils
differ so radically that it is impossible
to make a fertilizer mixture that will
be suited to the production Of Ger
tain crop in all places. The supposi-
ton that such is possible is delusion
and snare.
Every farmer should try to read the
reports of the Investigations of soils,
that he may be able to form a true
conception of the needs of his soil. To
show how enormously soils differ we
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-11-06

have but to journey to different parts
Of the state of Illinois or to any state
where a soil survey has been made
and experiments undertaken. Go down
into the Kankakee marshes that have
been drained and brought into cultiva-
ton. They have soil so rich in nitro
gen that it is loss of time to put on
nitrogenous fertilizers, and $40 of blood
per acre gave no results. But little
potassium made the soil bring forth
tenfold. Just the opposite may be
found in another county where the
land lacks nitrogen and has enough
potassium. There the application of
potassium had no effect, while a little
blood accomplished wonders.
Many soils have both potassium and
nitrogen, but lack phosphorus. This
has to be supplied before they will give
returns Of any consequence AS long
as men buy fertilizers because they do
well in some places, SO long will they
throw away large part of their money.
Soils differ in different counties, and
they differ sometimes on the same farm
Frequently one part of a farm is of one
geological formation and another part
Of another geological formation. One
may have been created million years
before the other was created. One
may be the product of the grindings of
the glaciers, while another may be the
result Of the slow action of water de-
posting its silt little by little. One
part OF mans farm may be rich in
nitrogen, while another is starving for
it. A man must know his land and
what is in it.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-11-06

If the unavoidable bitches in the
domestic machinery occur, console
yourself with the thought that, although
the turkey was underdone, the pumpkin
pie was beyond reproach and that if the
cook forgot the celery she remembered
the salad dressing which you had for
gotten.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-11-06

I must now conclude, but hope to
be able soon to send my next, giving
the methods used and the crops grown
on this poor mountain soil for mutton
and fertility, and also compare the
merits of the short and long wool
sheep.
, 1907-04-06
NOTES FROM THE COURT HOUSE

The brand commission, consisting
of r. e. Fitch and Angus Sutherland,
met at County Clerk Featherstone's
office this afternoon, with applications
for twenty-six brands on file.
Judge Carpenter today rendered
judgment in the case of the William
Benton company against John Mac
Intyre and c. B. Richie, the latter de-
ceased, for an account, the plaintiff
to take Lothing and the defendants to
have judgment for the costs, $7.85.
A warranty deed from Arthur w. and
Sarah Whitehouse to Axel Palmer for
a plot of ground $50 feet square in the
northwest quarter of section 16, town.
ship IA, range 70, upon which is stu
ated a log house two stories high, was
filed for record today, the consideration
being 81 and other valuable things. 1t
is agreed that both parties shall have
equal use of the ice house on said plot
of ground.