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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27

gilia at present concerning the CUB
ernatorial situation without looking
through scherr-colored glasses, 1t
would not be surprising to see him
make the Intelligeneer come out fiat
footed for the entire Democratic
ticket all the way from Bennett down
to constable and run picture OF the
Dem ocratic rooster at the editorial
mast. That would ne about the only
way he could get out Of his present
mess, and remain consistent.
1t is said that ogden's attitude in
the present campaign is due In
large measure to heredity. In the
days of civil strife when Charles Wes-
ley Swisher's father and multitudes of
other patriots in this state were fight
ing for the preservation OF this glor-
ious union. some of ogden's ances-
tors. 1t is stated, were lighting In the
ranks of tn erebels trying to tear it
to pieces.
But, no matter how Ogden came by
his mugwumpish proclivities, the Og-
denied Wheeling Intelligencer, the
old paper all staunch Republicans for
merly looked up to for .enunclation
of true Republican doctrines, and for
encouragement and inspiration in
their fight against the Democratic
enemy, has no political or moral
right at present to be called Republl-
can. That paper has betrayed its
party and its principles; 1t has drag
ged the exalted name of Republican
ism in the dust of shame; 1t has per-
verted its high calling to the service
of coterie of political bandits who
care nothing for party only as !
means of personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT;
and its political utterances have been
of such a disrupting, destructive, sub
versiye character as to lose all re-
spect OF those who, want to uphold
our government, our institutions and
our liberties.
The Telegram herewith reads the
Wheeling Intelligencer out of the Re-
publican party and openly declares
that It has no right whatever to sail
under the unsullied banner Of that
grand old political organization.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27

When the Democrats had charge OF
the state administration, the Balti-
more & Ohio raiyroad was paying
taxes on about fifteen millions of dol
lars. and under the Republican tax re-
form laws that railroad is now COM
PEELED to pay taxes on about eighty
millions of dollars. Perhaps that
shows one reason why the big cor,
porations are anxious to help their
Democratic friends into office.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27

~
Down here" says one OF these
loyal Journals, "a Republican is a Re-
publican out and out. Down here,
as Republicans, we know but one
ticket in the state, that headed by
one Of the best officials West Virginia
ever had--the present secretary Of
state. True, It was here that the
first overt act of the boilers took
place, but since that time all the Re-
publIcans have decided to get down
to work to fight the common enemy.
the Democrats. Down here we edit
ors would not know OF the noise of
the boilers II we were not reminded
by upstate contemporaries that there
Is a band working for the organiza-
ton and defeat of the party. Kama
wha, Fayette, Nicholas, Boone, Lin
coln-in fact every county in the
central and southern portions OF the
state sends In good reports of coming
Republican success. With perhaps
the exception of dozen men in Min
go, and scarcely as many more in all
the other counties of this section.
the Republicans are working hard for
the success of the ticket. Raleigh
and Mercer are in the fight to win.
Mcdowell is good for 5000 majority.
Wyoming and Wayne join Cabell and
Putnam in standing for the state
ticket"
Upstate, let us remind our down
state contemporary that conditions
are not SO bad in the sections where
the noisest boiling newspapers are
published, as our brother might be-
lieve. Indeed. conditions are improv-
ing daily, and Republicans are not
following the lead of the few boiling
papers. Hundreds of letters from
loyal Republicans In Ohio. Wood and
Monongalia county received at state
headquarters say this; and they say
further that those counties will stand
staunchly by the regular ticket and
give 1t substantial majorities.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27

Democrats who have been straining
their ears to hear Louis Bennett, OF
the Bennett estate, Lewis county, get
up on his feet and declare his posi-
tion in regard to the tax reform laws,
are now complaining of the eafache.
They remained in listening attitude
so long into the nights vainly endeav-
orlng to detect sound that the mois-
ture OF the evening air finally caused
the affliction.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27
In Southern West Virginia.

In Southern West Virginia there is
no factional strife in the ranks Of the
Republican party. The party papers
published in that section furnish
proof of this. They say that the Re-
publicans down-state do not know
anything about the noise the Scherr
boilers are making in their several
counties upstate, which they claim as
their strnngholds. and care less.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27

The Republican party is the only
party that has legislated against the
trusts, an exchange pointed out re-
Gently, and 1t has made them sit up
and take notice. The most success
full trust, the most overwhelming
monopoly, in recent years has been
the Denver convention 1t was the
product Of the same methods of COM
bination and exclusion which Bryan
complains OF In other corporations.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27

SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Generally debllitated for years
Had sick headaches. lacked ambition
was WORKOUT and all rundown.
Burdock Blood Bitters made me a
we'll woman."-Mrs. Chas. Fretoy,
Moosup, Conn.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27

The bondy of Charles e. Thornbury
the five weeks old son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Thornbury. OF the Indus
trial addition. was buried at Bridge
port Thursday. The baby died We'd
nesday night after an illness.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27
John Ross, of Quiet Dell, spent
Wednesday in the city.

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders.
laborers rely on DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. Takes the sting out Of
cuts, burns or bruises at once. Pain
cannot stay where it is used.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27

The Parkersburg State Jouranl in
recent editorial utterance declared
that It was not the highest aim of the
Scherr boilers TO win an election.
Certainly not. The highest aim OF
that crowd is the aim for office.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27

The Scherr ticket has been COM
pleted again for the 'steenth time.
Chairman Grant had better not rest
on his oars, however. because 1t may
be necessary for him to rustic around
on a hunt for another victim to fill
vacancy.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27

Those naturalization papers OF Ar
mold c. Scherr are still missing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27
An Evening Echo.

Protection has indicated itself.
1t cannot be helped by eulogy or hurt
by defamation. Major Mckinley.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27
sENAToRTAn TTcKET.

For State Senate
CHARLES @. COFFMAN
Harrison County.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.

For Congress
WILLIAM =. HUBBARD
Ohio County.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-27
PARTY EMBLEM
REPUBLICAN TICKET
Election November 3, 1908.

For President
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT
Ohio.
For Vice-PresIdent
JAMES $. SHERMAN
New York.
Presidential Electors
JOSEPH II. McDERMOTT
II. NJ. McPEAK.
District Iclector
FRANK W. CLARK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-12

IN another part of The Star today aD-
pears 4 letter from NJ. Henry Oldys. well
known in this vicinity as a lover and stu
dent of birds setting forth the informa-
ton to be gained by any person during
the winter months as to- the habits of the
little feathered folk through the daily Of
fering OF food to them. During these
cold days the birds depend largely upon
their human friends for sustenance. with
the ground covered with snow. frozen
hard and the insects dead or dorma MT and
the foliage shriveled or swept away. a
few pennies spent daily in grain. o. the
giving Of waste bits from the table. Will
soon afford any person wildly interest
ing exhibition of bird manners. as the
tiny receivers of aims learn to look for
this regular supply.
There is an infinite variety of Instructive
activity all about us. II we will but note
it. 1t is not necessary to be scientist in
order to gain pleasure from watching ma
ture. In very short time. however. after
starting to feed the birds in winter. and
after watching them hopping about and
picking up their crumbs, the a'ms-g.ver
is likely To feal the impulse toward study.
\ new world he's been opened. world
hitherto unknown. and by some unsus-
pected. world of infinite variety and
change and of absorbing interest Many
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-12

by such influences against the popular
sentiment of the party would neces-
sarily be weak, and it is hard to con-
ceive of what, and how much, would
be required to strengthen it.
The proposition in some quarters is that
Mr.. Bryan, after being deposed. name the
man 1t is so.tened IN its terms and
made to appeal to his vanity. He is told
that by reason of his two defeats princi-
pally his own election this year is regard
ed as impossible by many men who have
the demOcracys welfare at heart. But
they admire him personally. and would
support a good man of his choice. and
be happy otherwise to cooperate with
him in the campaign.
The appeal is awkward and insufficient.
1t does not hide the real facts. Mr.. Bryan
has his share of vanity. but is not easily
gulled He knows who are against him
and why, and he does not care TO do
business with them except upon his own
terms. Bryan and Organism, he well
understands, are linked together, and
their separation. if effected in the way
proposed, would proba bly, mean the death
of both. The man who objects TO Mr..
Bryan and yet expresses Willingness to
accept a candidate named by him Is a
masquerader. Mr.. Bryan, very properly.
has his eve on him.
If the an:i-Bryanites muster a full third
of the delegates TO Denver, and play
them aggressveiy and successfully in the
convention, we shall witness some kick
ing then. and later. putting mules heels
to shame by comparison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-12
Gatti-CaZaZZa,

Perhaps to differentiate the effects OF
the Hungarian invasion which the United
States is now experiencing. the directors
Of the big opera i'll New York have de-
cided TO bring in a new brand of Euro
pean name for public delectation. Gatti-
Cazazza will be henceforth the arbiter OF
musical fortunes IN the metropolis. Gatti-
CazaZza. Is this the way to draw the
crowd to the opera? Is it likely that the
hoi polloi will take seriously a musical
enterprise headed by man with a comic
opera name. a farce comedy appellation
Gatti-CaZazZa. 1t suggests the seltZer-
bottle drama. 1t instantly reminds the
nearer of ragtime. Truly, if the directors
of the grand opera corporation felt COM
PEELED TO pick this particular man to lead
their forces in Herr Conried's place they
might at least have persuaded him to
modify and musica!iZe his name. so tO
speak Gatti-CaZaZZa. 1t is to sneeZe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-12
japanese in the Air.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Taking into account the activity Of q
natural-bOrn liar and the tendency of
a rumor to grow as it travels in much
the manner that a SNOWFALL by. rolling
gains accretions. the fact still remains
that the people of Puget sound seem
unduly alarmed over the Japanese.
They have arrested as spies few
providers. who by the utmost diligence
in prOwling could not have acquired as
much knowledge as a map of the city,
costing twenty cents. would have re-
vealed. The thrush Of Japanese immi-
grafton is. of course. very different
matter and soon or late certain to re-
quire definite and serious treatment
The latest outburst OF alarm is as
green lights at a high altitude above
Tacoma Several people profess to
have seen these lights. and some
stirred to premonition of evil. to have
gazed at them through glasses. The
gentle reader would never guess what
they saw--never The information is
given that they saw great airships1 and
that-too terrible to believe-the Ships
were Haunting through the upper cur:
rents of Americas free air the flag OF
Nippon Perhaps the occupants of the
ships were even making maps of these
currents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-12
Bryan at Denver.
Boston Transcript suggests


Democrats who do not want another
Bryan nomination should remember
that the two-thirds rule OF their con-
upon impulsive selections. Thirty-fiv
PEI cent OF the democratic party by
standing firm. can compel il TO nomi-
nate somebody else. Will such frac-
tiou aTise?'
shell. II Il tail of the prescribed length
can be secured the dog can be wagged
AZ Denver. But could il be v'agged
later" Would the Bryanites. after los
ing Ia 50 small minority in the matter
OF The nomination, rally to m anti
Bryan nominee in force? The result
in 1904 encourages no such hope
The two thirds rule which governs in
democratic national conventions seems
out OF place. Majority rule is democracy
undefled. Why should a beggarly third
prevail in a matter so important? We
all know the history OF the rule. and
how IL has operated. still. it does not
consist with the broad proclamations
or practices Of the democratic party,
and !, "a {. question what would happen
If SUCH :, man as Mir. Bryan were de-
posed from leadership in that way.
;:1r. ethins would depend on ;hc per-
sonnet and geographical TAGS Of the
third. !. composed ot men from New
York and men from TIE east led by New
York. il would probably fail of its oh
acct at the polls. ~ nomination forced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-12
Now Proceed With Price Reduction.

The decision of the District Court of
Appeals that the act of 1896 is uncon-
siitCtional postpones for no less than two
years the determination of whether or
not the local gas company may add to
, its capitalization. Not for that period
at the least can the appeal which the
company proposes to take be decided by
the United States Supreme Court. Its
decision may be adverse to the COM
pany. Thus the postponement effected by
yesterdays court announcement ma V
prove indefinite.
There is no mstaking the public senti-
ment in favor of the reduction of the
price of gas in the District. 1t is vir-
tually unanimous. 1t is based upon the
belief that the company can afford to
make and sell gas for lower price than
81 thousand cubic feet. strengthened by
the companys very petition now thrown
out Of court on grounds of uncOnstitu-
tionality. TO be permitted to increase it's
capital stock because OF its increased
earnings. The District committees, in
approaching this subject. have been more
or less embarrassed by thesfact that eff
forts were under way 10 secure the re-
peal of the statute of 1896 giving the
company the right TO go TO court for an
increase o. stock. That factor is now re-
moved by the court. for two years at
least The District fully expects the
committees 10 act promptly. The menace
of an immediate stock increase has been
removed. The issue narrows down to the
barr question OF how much it costs 20
make gas and what constitutes reason
able profit on the present capitalization.
It should not he difficult To determine
this question with fairness both TO the
gas company and to the consumers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-12
La Toilette and 1912.

This story comes from Minneapolis:
"At meeting last nigh; in the interest
of the presidential candidacy OF Senator
Rober: NJ La Toilette of Wisconsin, w.
w. Powell OF Milwaukee, chief of the
La Toilette publicity bureau. said that
the campaign started three weeks ago
was more for the purpose of keeping SEN
ator La Toilette in line for the nOnina-
ton in 1912 than in the expectation of
procuring his nomination this year
AS The Star some time ago pointed
out it is a far cry TO 1912. Calculations
made now for that year are foundations
laid in sand. For presidential aspirants,
this is the year of years. Strive now. or
you may be forever after obliged to be
mere spectator of the strivings of
others.
As matters look today. 1912 is pre-
empted. The candidates for the. Chicago
nomination. with one exception. are all
young men. and even Mr.. Cannon. with
his seventy years, is not old. Elect him
President this year. and you'll likely find
him in vigorous condition four years
hence: for a denomination AS 10 Taft,
Fairbanks. Hughes or Knox. one term
would be certain to put any one of them
in form for another.
On the other side. IL is safe prediction
that if Mr.. Bryan is succe ssful in No
vember. the republican nomination in 1872
will not be worth much. His renOmina-
ton will follow, and he will know how
to use the power i'm his hands to secure
reelection. A good politician in the
White House finds himself in possession
of resources OF great extent and value.
and such politician as Mr.. Bryan would
revel in his opportunity.
The few men who still hope for the re-
nomination of MIR. Roosevelt see him in
their fancy reelected and then in pri-
vate station again after 1912. But who
may say with certainty? If three. why
not four terms? Once the tradition as to
the number Of terms were broken. every
thing would be open; and Mr.. Roosevelt
in other matters. has enjoyed unusual for
tune.
Mr.. La Toilette needs no presidential
boom to keep him before the public. A
bushel is not easily clapped down over
his light His career is striking illus
tration OF how a man with opinions and
the courage Of them may attract and hold
attention in this country. His term in the
Senate will not expire until March, 1911.
and presumably he will stand for re-elec
ton So that SO far as the limelight is
concerned, the Wisconsin senator should
enjoy his full share of it for the next four
years at least.
But maybe this story from Minneapolis
is but little blind. Maybe the La Fol-
lette boom is much more alive than some
of his friends care to have known. and
maybe it will appear at Chicago In fight
ing form ready for the set-to scheduled
for June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-12

an ornithologist has been created by the
simple process of taking pity on the song
sters when the snow falls.
The Audubon Society IS doing valuable
work in teaching bird lore and inspiring
a greater respect for nature. 1t is seek
ing the preservation of species threat
ened with extinction by the hunters of
feathers and game. 1t is helping to check
the barbaric tendencies remaining in man
and to develop instead the gentler. finer
aspects of the individual 1t is therefore
moral force. worthy of steadfast en-
enlargement by all who are interested in
the Improvement of the human species. 1t
is mark Of this organizations success
that no longer is 4 student of bird life
regarded as crank or as impractical. 1t
has taught the dignity of nature study
and its workers are respected as con-
tributors TO the higher civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-12
Lincoln's Birthday.
From the Baltimore American.


After about twOscore of years since the
close of the civil war the wounds Oe the
nation have become SO healed that the
birthday OF Abraham Lincoln eVokes
warm tributes on both sides of the Mason
and Dixon line. In some states the an
niversary of his birth called forth guber-
Material procla nations for its observance
in proper manner. 1t is safe to assert
that the birth of the country's great
President and it's first martyr will be
made a national event, and that it will
be as we'll respected in one as in another
section of the land. The day has passed
when the ancient grudge" could call
forth passions long since happily calmed
The united country has its face to the
front, and little patience is felt for any
appeals that would trade upon dividing
sentiment Mr.. Taft and others have
sienalzed the day by speeches, and the
custom is growing to make it one of the
anniversaries that call forth American
respect and that add to the virtue OF
the people by the revival of memories OF
n life that was lived for the interests of
the whole people. Mr.. Lincoln saw
those interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-12
Taft's Victory in Ohio.

On the face of things Ohio is for Judge
Taft. Yesterdays primaries were largely
uncontested and did not bring out a
large vote, but they We're the regular
order of procedure-so held by both the
committees and the courts-and the result
Is entitled to respect. That the state con-
vention will act in accordance Herewith
is reasonably certain. There should be no
federal officeholders among the delegates
to Chicago. After all that has been said
o.: that subject by both Mr.. Foraker and
the President. federal official especially
among the big four, would be a marked
and useless man.
How this result will be received outside
of Ohio. in states where the campaign
for delegates is in progress and all booms
are in evidence, remains to be seen. The
Fairbanks. the Cannon. the Hughes and
the Knox men are likely to characterize
Judge Taft as a favorite son. limited and
to insist that those four men are the
genuine article.
An important question now relates to
Mr. Foraker's future. Does this result
positively prefigure his retirement from
the Senate? Is it the settled purpose of
his opponents to press their present ad-
vantage to his complete discontinue?
The point has been so often covered 1t
IS generally appreciated. That the Taft
boom should from the outset have been
made to mean the defeat of Mr.. Foraker
for the Senate has seemed unwise to many
republicans. The senator was not at the
time regarded as a presidential aspirant
He became one only in response to a chal-
lenge. He could not well have declined
the challenge. But the contest has gone
against him. and the senatorship only
remains.
If it is admitted that it is now in the
power of the Taft forces in Ohio TO adj
minister the Knockout blow to Mr..
Foraker. it is to be doubted if they would
be justified in such action. His ability
is of a very high order. His general
services to his party in the Senate have
been considerable. The value of %such a
man to his party in that body was never
greater than now. Why retire him? Who
is to take his place? Name the Ohio re-
publican able TO fill his shoes.
Chicago is only one stage of the game
Later, the campaign against the common
enemy is to be fought. and the republicans
viii expect every man TO do his duty
Every man of great value. therefore, should
be left in position to do his best. How
where. for Mr.. Foraker to appear as
awaiting the ak: as marked for death as
soon as the November elections are over?
Or suppose that meanwhile, Mr.. Foraker,
in disgust, should resign?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-12
Otto Rupert leads as
the most popular grocer
in Auth Provision Co. S
contest today.

Who will lead tomorrow is the
question Bunches of votes were
received this am. for the most
popular grocer. Most every grocer
is running we'll, and there are
many that are running neck and
neck with Mr.. Rupert. Fill out
the coupon below, and add another
vote for your favorite grocer. To
those who do not understand
please look at Auth Provision Co. S
ad. on page 9, Sundays Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-12
The Eavorite.

The valentine, they say-oh, me
Hath lost its olden charm
The situation sure must be
Observed with some alarm.
No more doth Cupid thrill the breast.
Now youth and age all join
Their ardor in a single quest
The lady on the coin.
With silver white or ruddy gold
Her smile allures them all.
For her the sweetest tales are told,
AS eager suitors call.
For her men sigh in prose and song,
- And toll. and cen purloin.
Indeed. she hath bewitched the thrOng,
This lady on the coin!