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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-06
NOTICE.

To Whom It May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned. The Clarksburg Gas &
Electric Company, corporation, ur-
der the laws of the State of Yves.
Virginia, will. at regular meetinI
of the Council of the City of Clarks-
burg to be held on Friday the 18th
day of November 1907. or II no meet
ing shall be held on that day, then
at the first meeting thereafter to h.
held of said Council. make applica-
ton to said Council to renew and
extend for a period of fifty years
the franchises now held by said cor
poration which were granted to The
Clarksburg Gas Company, a corpora
ton, on March 18th. 1871. aXd to
The Clarksburg Electric Light Com
pany, a corporation, on December
10th. 1887. by said Council. The
former franchise giving the exclu-'
sive right to- said Gas Company 70
erect and maintain Gas Works. to
lay pipes and mains and other uecea
sary fixtures and machinery in the
streets aud alleys of said City, and
to furnish gas for public and domes-
tic uses, and the latter franchise CIV
ing said The Electric Light Co. the
exclusive right to erect and operat'
an electric light plant for the pur-
pose OF lighting for public and do
nestle uses. and TO furnish power.
together with the right of way
through the streets and alleys of said,
City. and to erect poles and such 9th
err appliances as might be necessary
for such plant.
Dated October 18th. 1907.
THE CLARGsBURG GAS & ELECT
RIG COMPANY
BY NATHAN GOFF. President
BY r. T. LOWNDES. Treasurer
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-06

The little activity that has been
displayed IN the gubernatoriai situ-
alton on the part 81 prominent Dem
ocrats seems to consist of denials
that they win be candidates. This
seems to be in keeping with party
tradition as that organization has
been in the habit OF conducting neg
alive campaigns In the way of de-
nying the policies and actions of its
opponents.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-06

The joint legislative committee
now inspecting the state institutions
ought to be able at the end OF the
inspection to make recommends
lions that will thoroughly modern
lie the institutions. IL they are not
fully up to the standard, and the
legislature would do well to give
heed to the committees report.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-06
SWEET MELODY FLOUR,

Just little Cascaswecl is all.
that is necessary to give your baby
when 1t is cross and peevish. Con-
forms to the National Pure Food
Law. Sold by all druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-06
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

William r. Davis, of Pennington,
president of the Davis Coal Mining
Company, was prominent visitor
here last night.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-06
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Sherman Law of Bristol. spent the
night in the city on business.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-06

The Five Table Card Club will be
entertained tomorrow afternoon
from until 5 o'clock by Miss Emily
Garrard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-06
S OCIAL

At the lutheran parsonage on Lee
street Tuesday afternoon at 5
O'Clock, Miss BERTHE Lady. of this
city, and Mr.. Frank NJ. Cole, or
Grafton, were united in marriage.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. L. w. sifferd. Miss Laura Lai-
dy. sister of the bride, and Mr..
Courtney, attended the happy couple
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Cole left on a two weeks
wedding trip to eastern cities on
their return from which they will
take up their residence in Grafton
where Mr.. Cole is engaged in bust
ness.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-06

SWEET MELODY FLos.5
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-06

The members of Ash chapel ten
dered the new pastor. the Rev. Mr..
Maatheny. and his wife, an enjoy
able reception at the church last
night. Owing to the inclement wea-
Their the crowd was not SO large as
It would have been on nice night,
but it was gratifying to see so
many in attendance. An interesting
literary. and musical program WINS
rendered, and Mr.. Matheny profusely
expressed the gratitude of himsel
and family for the generous dona-
ton of eatables and priced articles.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-06

SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-06

.Garrard.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
A New Gem Discovered.

The discovery of new gem is a
matter of interest not only to the
finder himself and to scientists, but
to people generally as well, and to
Sa' Diego County, California, belongs
the distinction and honor of having
produced a stone, new and beautiful"
writes Mrs. W. E. Burke in the Tech
meal World Magazine. ''This county
has Of late years contributed a goodly
share of precious and semi-precious
stones to the collection of gems which
the world already knew Of and priced.
1t would seem that Nature in a cap
ricious mood had chosen the canyons
or the Coast range which traverse the
central portion of the country as a
hiding place for the most treasured
jewels. Here in the rugged recesses
of the brush-covered foothills are
found in brilliant array gems of great
beauty and value. The beryl, bright
as the sun; hyacinth, dazzling in it's
sheen; topaz, in many exquisite shades,
and tourmalines in a suite of colors
that can be claimed by no other gem.
Occasionally a sapphire, or ruby with
fame-like colors is found.
But kunsite-the precious kunsite!
1t is a gem which has but one rival,
the diamond. In some ways indeed
kunsite out-diamonds the diamond.
Kunsite is distinctively a San Diego
stone Although tourmaline, hyacinth.
beryl and topaz are found in brilliant
perfection, these gems aye also found
in other parts of the world, but kun
site has been found only in San Diego
County"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22

ter after letter came telling Of her hap
piness; Of the home they had made far
away and begging him to share it, but
David never knew. He burnt the let
tiers unopened lest the news they con-
tanned should bring him shame as well
as sorrow.
When the spring came around the old
farm was let. for the first time in the
memory of living man, and David
Chadwick went his way, no one knew
where When Phebe, with her young
husband, did return for the forgiveness
they could not get by letter he was
gone.
1t was one of the hottest days of the
year. The only cool place to be found
was in the large cathedral, and many
people wandered in, both to pray and
to look at the wonderful altar and pic
lures. David Chadwick was one of
them, for here it was he had hidden
himself as sexton when the crash came
and he had left the old home.
David loved to listen to the voices of
the boy choristers, and the deep toned
notes of the organ. The dim lights and
shadows, drifting to and fro on the old
carvings, reminded him of the cloud
shadows in the wheat fields at home.
And so he was ever in the church, dust
ing, cleaning and musing; ever treated
kindly by the church people and author
tiles.
NO, no, Mary, don't want to sit
down and say my prayers. | want to
go about and see everything"
David woke up from a day dream to
find a curly haired boy of 5, strug-
Cling on the seat behind him, as he
vainly tried to free himself from the
nurse who held him down.
Let him stay with me- said David
kindly. "I'll take care Of him. Come
my lad, and 1 will show you the organ
and the pictures" and the child went
with him, while the nurse settled com
fortably down to her prayers.
MY name is Bonnie, and my grand.
father is a Bishop" said the little fell
low by way of an introduction. And
got another grandfather way off in the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22

Father, don't you know me?" was
all she said.
The few remaining people saw a
strange sight, for after gazing in her
face intently for a few moments the
old man fell on her shoulder weeping
convulsively.
The old homestead is once again Da-
vids and he wanders about the fields
telling wonder stories as Of old, but
they are told to a little boy now.
Many improvements have taken place
in the house and farm at the sugges-
ton of Bennie's mother. The old man
is deeply interested in them all, for
he wants Bonnie to be a farmer, as his
great great grandfather was before
him, only he adds, Il hope he'll make
a better farmer than did"
And Bonnie is oh, SO happy, for he
has found his udder grandfather in
the country. "-Waverley Magazine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
Not a Profession.

Representative Lorimer, of Chicago
who is a great walker, was recently
out for a tramp along the conduit road
leading from Washington, when, after
going a few miles, he sat down to rest
"Want lift, mister?" asked a good
natured Maryland farmer driving that
way
Thank you," responded Mr. Lori
mer, 81 will avail myself of your kind
Offer
The two rode in silence for a while.
Presently the teamster asked: PRO
fessioAal man?"
YES" answered Lorimer, who was
thinking of a bill he had pending be-
fore the House.
After another long pause, the farmer
observed: 'Say, you amt lawyer or
you'd be talllin'; you amt a doctor
cause you amt got no satchel, and you
shore amt a preacher, from the looks
of you. What is your profession, any
hoW?'
Il am a politician" replied Lorimer.
The Marylander gave a snort of dis
gust. Politics amt no profession !;
politics is a disorder. ''-Success Maya
zine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
Indians and War Paint.

The Indians have a tradition that
tells how the custom of painting their
faces originated. A certain big chief
while hunting deer was chased by a
lion and fell exhausted, calling upon
the Big Bear, which Indians believe
was the grandfather of man, to save
him. The Big Bear heard and went to
the mans assistance, scratching his
foot and sprinkling the blood over him.
No animal will eat bear or taste his
blood. and when the lion smelled it he
turned away But in doing so he
scratched some of the blood off the In
dams face with his claw by accident
When he found himself unhurt, thu
Indian was so thankful that he let the
blood dry on his face. With the marks
of the lions claws this gave the effect
of stripes, and ever afterward when
going on hunting expeditions for man
or beast the Indian painted his face in
stripes as 4 charm against danger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
Land of Youth.

Old men are rare in California. This
is almost literally true, but l mean
men old in interests and activity. l
recall in one middle western town five
houses in a single block on whose
porches sat ancient bearded men who
gazed out at nothing, were interested
in nothing, did nothing.
In California graybeards are there,
bat few, indeed, who sit in dreams.
They are at work; not driven TO it by
the grim fear of want, but blithely, as
young men, rejoicing that their race
is not yet run. l recall at once a giant
of 70 who still works and rides and
plays with boyish relish. Life itself is
old mems meat in California and they
pursue its pleasures with undated
vigor-Travel Magazine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22

The Enemies in Our Vocabulary.
"In the dictionary of fools we find
4 can't very often, plenty of ifs and
and phrases like If l only had time or
a chance like other people""
Did you ever think that .Nany OF the
words and phrases which you constant
leave their hideous pictures and black
shadows in your mind?
How many times have you been kept
from doing a good deed by such phras-
es as: ooh, l can't do that" Il am
afraid that that will not turn out
we'll ;" "Oh, l know l can't do that .
Somebody else can do that great
deal BETTER Il am afraid to try 81
haven't the courage 81 fear l shall
take cold or catch some disease if
do this or that?'
/ belieev that those two words 81
can't have ruined more prospects, and
have kept more ability doing the work
of mediocrity than any other two words
in our language.
81 am afraid of this or that" is q
terrible hinderer, a terrible Brighter of
ambition, cooler of enthusiasm.
All achievement and all efficiency de
pend upon initiative; and that is east
ly killed by the fear words, the words
which express doubt and uncertainty
by thy words thou shalt be JUST
fed, and by thy words thu shalt be
condemned" -Success Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
WHAT'S THE USE?


To Pour in Coffee When 1t Acts as
Vicious Enemy
FasterS have gone without food for
many days at time but no one can go
without sleep. For long time l have
not been sleeping well, often lying
awake for two or three hours during
the night, but row sleep sound every
night and wake up refreshed and Wig
orous," says Calf. woman.
DO you know why. It's because l
used to drink coffee, but | finally cut
it out and began using Postum Twice
since then l have drank coffee and
both times | passed a sieepless night,
and 50 | am doubly convinced coffee
caused the trouble and Postum re
moved it.
My brother was in the habit Of
drinking coffee three times a day. He
was troubled with sour stomach and /
would often notice him getting soda
from the can to relieve the distress in
his stomach; lately hardly day passed
without a dose of soda for relief.
IHdliy ne Iieu cup OF postum
and liked it 50 well he gave up coffee
and since then has been drinking Pos
tum in its place, and says he has not
once been troubled with sour stomach"
Even after this lady's experience
with coffee her brother did not suspect
for time that coffee was causing his
sour stomach, but easily proved it.
Coffee is not suspected in thousands
Of cases just like this, but it's easily
proved. A ten days trial works won
ders. There's Reason"
Read the famous little book, sThe
Road to MELVILLE" in packages.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
LANGUAGE THAT DISAPPOINTED.
All That a Strong Man Said Under
Great PrOyOcafion

All That Strong Man Said Under
Great PrOvOcation.
Il don't like to hear man swear as
a general thing" said the girl of some
experience, to a Providence Journal
writer, ''but there are times when it
seems justifable, and then l like to
know that a man can relieve his feel
ings. The other DAY 1 had what was
a real disappointment, though It's
dreadful to admit it.
Il was walking up Westminster
street with a man you know, and his
hat blew off, fell under the wheels of
a trolley and was absolutely ruined
new hat, tool What do you think
that big, strong man said? He picked
up the remains, looked at them for a
time as if he were struggling with
some strong emotion and then observ-
ed mildly, Dear mev"
$50 you wanted to hear him swear?"
inquired the man to whom she poured
out her tale.
We'll, 1 thought he would use at
least one big D." replied the girl.
my dear girl" said her companion,
"that man you were with is probably
the most prOfane man in Providence,
and on what you might call ordinary
occasions he can swear for half an
hour without repeating himself. There
sre, however, times when words is in
adeOuate' and he doubtless recalled
that all the cuss words he knew were
too feeble for the occasion. l assure
you there was more heartfelt bitter
ness in that mild expression than in
all the oaths he knew"
Perhaps" said the girl, "but it
really seemed so pitiful that 1 wanted
to say things for him."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
The Old Stagecoach.

Those who are accustomed to look
back with longing eyes to the good
old days" will find it interesting to
learn that in the middle Of the eight
zenith century the common carrier be-
tween Selkirk and Edinburgh, a dis
lance of thirty-eight miles, required
two days to make the journey. In
177s it took a day and a half for a
stagecoach to go from Edinburgh to
Glasgow, only forty-four miles away.
About the same time the swiftest
stages seldom covered the road be-
tween Edinburgh and London, $40
miles, in less than two weeks, an aver
age speed Of about twenty-five miles a
day.-St. Louis Republic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
country, and 1 am going to find him

country, and | am going to find him
some time. He is losted," he said con-
fidentially, looking up in David's face.
David took the child up the altar
steps, and showed him where the little
boys sang each Sunday in their cas-
socks and SUPPLIES. Bennie's disap-
pointment was great when told that he
was hardly old enough to sing.
But I'll soon be growed," he added
with a sigh and an afterthought.
Then David showed him the picture
of the Infant Jesus on His Mothers
knee, and Bonnie remarked as he look
ed at it, He amt got no fadder like
me, maybe, but his mudder loves him"
Then David knew the child had lost
his father, and he said ''mudder' Just
as Birdiegirl had done years ago, when
they had walked in the cornfelds to-
gether. He could almost fancy it was
Birdiegirl that was clasping his hand
ROW, so real did the long forgotten in
cident return, until the sound of Mary's
voice brought him back from the land
of Dreams
Now, Master Bonnie, we must 60 at
once. Mamma will want you. Say
goodbye to the kind gentleman and
come along"
Goodbye, Mr.. Story Man; If come
again tomorrow, will you show me
more things?"
David promised, and the next day,
and for number of days the proceed
ings were repeated, for it gave Mary a
chance to chat with her many friends
whom she met at church.
1t was a great day at the cathedral.
Confirmation service was to be held and
many Bishops of renown were to speak.
David was very busy until late. Then
he thought he would go into the body
of the great church, and listen him
self to the wonderful singing and beau
tiful services.
He was looking around for seat,
when Bennie's voice whispered out
from one of the pews:
Mr. Story Man, here's lots Of room
with US. Do come" and, taking Da-
vid's wrinkled hand in his, he drew him
in the pew which was occupied by
lady and the child
After Bennic had pointed out to Da-
vid one Of the Bishops as his grand
ladder" he stuck his little hand in that
of his new found friend and settled
down quietly to listen to the singing.
1t was a long service, and David and
Bonnie wearied long before it was over,
but they sat it out bravely, hand in
hand, while Bennie's mother, her thick
veil lowered, watched them long and
earnestly.
When the great cathedral doors were
opened, and the vast congregation dis
persed she led the way to quiet part
Of the church, followed by Bonnie and
David. Then she turned and faced
them, raising the heavy crepe folds Of
the veil from her face.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
From Far and Near.

Fire in Manila burned 120 native
houses, making 600 persons homeless. A
heavy rain quenched the flames.
Cardinal Domenico Svampa. archbishop
of Bologna, Italy, is dead. He was born
in Italy in 1851 and was created a car
dinal in 1894.
George Peyton. bartender at the Hotel
Jackson in Elyria, Ohio, was cremated
in a fire which destroyed a two-story an
mex of the hotel. Many guests fed in
their night clothing from the burning
building.
Seven persons were injured, one of
them probably fatally, by an automobile,
which left the track on the course of the
Endurance Derby at Brighton Beach.
In answer to a call by J. ". Van
Cleave, president of the National Asso-
citation of Manufacturers of the United
States, organizations of employers met in
New York with o view to creating a fed
Grafton of the same.
Warrants were issued in Charlestown.
W. Va, for the arrest of seventeen strike
sympathNers, who took part in street car
riots. Women and children, who took the
part of the striking car men, were promi-
nent in the riot.
Three mutinies have taken place in
Korean garrisons. The Korean troops
have been joined by rioters and the Jap
anese officers are in flight. japanese
troops are marching on Seoul.
The grievance committee representing
the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
employed on the Denver and Rio Grande
railroad, ask an advance of 20 cents a
day for all switchmen on the system.
Fifty representatives of the companies
owning and operating private car lines
met in Cleveland and organized the In
dividual Car Owners Association, the
purpose of which is to obtain PROMPT re
turn of cars after reaching their desti-
nation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
Futile.

After many years Of experimenting the
people of the earth had succeeded in es-
tablishing communication with Mars
But the signals received were utterly
unintelligible.
Many years more were spent in vain
in trying to decipher them.
They did not bear the slightest resem-
blance to any language known On this
earth.
Efforts then were made to communicate
with some planet whose learned men could
interpret the signals.
The only responses received appeared to
be couched in even worse gibberish than
the written dialects of Mars.
Finding it impossible to secure the ser
vices Of any planet as an interpreter,
the effort was abandoned.
Go to jupiter" recklessly signaled the
earth-and tore down its signal stations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
PORTO RICO cow HUMBLE.
Natives Found 1t wa. Not Necessa1
to Truss Her Tn

to Truss Her Up.
The Porto Rico COW" said the man
who had been stationed ON the island
as soldier for two years, is as hum
bic looking animal as one ever came
across. | never saw one hook or kick
or display the least temper, nor did
ever find any one else who had The
first time l ever saw one MIXED was
a matter Of greatest surprise When
a boy had driven her up TO the shed,
where she stood chewing her cud and
switching her tail, the owner brought
out rope and tied her head fast to a
post. Then a second rope made her
front legs fast. A third did for her
hind legs and a fourth went around
her body. She was trussed up until she
could hardly wink an eye.
What on earth is all that for?" l
asked the man.
II am going to milk her, senor,' he
replied
And do you tie her up that way
twice day, taking half an hour each
time?
Always, senor.'
But she doesn't look to me like
kicking cow
Perhaps she is not. 1 do not
know
Il cast off all the ropes" said the
ex-soldier, land then took the pail from
him and sat down and MIXED. The
COW stood as quiet as monument. Dur
ing the performance a score or more of
men and women had gathered around,
and when it was over l said:
There, now. But why tie your
COWS up to be MIXED?
santa Maria y gasped an old man,
as he looked around on the crowd and
crossed himself If we are not to tie
our cows up to be MIXED, how long will
it be before these Yankees will be tell
ing US that it is not necessary to keep
our eggs four weeks before eatingT"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
THE FARTHER HILLS.

The clouds upon the mountains rest;
A gloom is on the autumn day;
But down the valley, in the west,
The sudden sunlight breaks its way
A light lies on the farther hills.
Forget thy sorrow, heart of mine!
Though shadows fall and fades the leaf.
Somewhere is joy, though it's not thine !;
The power that sent can heal thy greer !;
And light lies on the farther hills.
Thou wouldst not with the world be one
If meier thou knewest hurt and wrong !;
Take comfort, though the darkened sun
Never again bring CLEAN or song
The light lies on the farther hills
Richard Watson Glider.