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The Irish standard., 1908-06-06
TAFT ON GRANT.

Secretary Taft's speech at Grants
tomb on Decoration Day has aroused
storm of comment throughout the
country. The secretary's reference to
the weakness of General Grant is not
we'll received. General Grant had his
weaknesses. Which OF us have not ?
A people do not like to have their he.
roes held up to too close scrutiny, es-
pectally after the lips of those heroes
are still in death. In recent years
there has been what might seem a
concerted attempt to ,blacken the char
acter of Washington, but it has failed
and will ever fail because the people
will pay no heed.
Secretary Taft's recital of events of
the early life of General Grant is
doubtless fair and accurate enough,
and the purpose of the recital no doubt
was to heighten the eulogy which af-
terwards followed but, if we mistake
not. the Secretary will find that he has
made blunder from his own personal
standpoint.
After recitng Grants record at West
Point. his participation in the Mexican
War and his dismissal from the army
in 1854, because Of his taste for strong
drink, the Secretary reviewed his
business life, which was anything but
a success. But" he said, during
these seven years he overcame in a
great measure his weakness for strong
drink but he was so constituted that it
livelihood"
The country will prefer to look up
on General Grant as Lincoln looked
upon him when the same charges We're
made against Grant to Lincoln. Lin
coins only comment was that he wish j.
ell the rest OF his generals did the
same. There is enough in the work
and record of General Grant to form
the basis Of Memorial Day speech
without referring to his weakness.
Secretary Taft's excuse for his in
discretion is that it seemed to him .hat
it was one of the great victories of
Grants life that he subsequently over
came the weakness. but the excuse is
like the original statement. simply In
vites controversy, for 1t is doubtful
whether General Grant ever overcams
any weakness that he had. That Cen
eral Grant had weakness during his
years OF encouragement and faiIare
as we'll as during the years when his
character and genius made him the
leader of the greutest army ever as.
sembled proves nothing except that
men are sometimes great notwth-
standing their weaknesses. 1t teach
es only that the elements that contrib
ute to greatness may force success ir
spite of frailties that in weaker men
would predicate failure.
Secretary Taft must have forgotten
that great men in the popular view
were always great and that it is hope
less to expect that the people as 4
whole will ever grasp the truth thai
human greatness is simply a mixture
of the good and the bad. the precious
and the base. Secretary Taft's state
ments might have been proper in bi-
ography or in critical history but II
certainly was out of place at the toni
Of the great General. who lead the
Union forces to success in the great
est war that has ever been fought. We
s.cannot believe that the veterans who
The Irish standard., 1908-06-06

heard those remarks received them in
the spirit in which they were made.
nor can we believe that Secretary Taft
will go entirely unpunished for his
ndiscretion. for such certainly it was.
The Irish standard., 1908-06-06

The three hundredth anniversary OF
the foundation of Quebec, will be at
tended by George Wolfe. kinsman
or General Wolfe. the hero of the fa-
nous battle of Quebec. says the Iowa
Catholic Messenger. Mr.. Wolfe is the
possessor of large estates in the county
Kildare. Ireland. and is a lineal de-
scendant of Theobald Wolfe, from
whom Theobald Wolfe Tone was
named. He is the nearest living rela-
tive of Arthur Wolfe, who as Lord
Kilwarden and Lord Chief Justice of
Ireland. made the famous protest in
Wolfe Tones case against the over
riding of the decisions of civil courts
by arbitrary military tribunals. who
lost his life in the Emmet insurrenction
in 1903 in Thomas street. Mr. Wolfe
is worthy of his ancestral line. for he
ii in sympathy with Home Rule ideals
Indeed, if he were not, he would be
out of place at any celebration iu
Home Rule Canada.
The Irish standard., 1908-06-06

Oregon has a direct primary law. In
the election held this week. Governor
Chamberlain, Democrat received a
majority Of the votes OF the people.
but an overwhelming majority of the
Legislature elected is Republican. The
The Irish standard., 1908-06-06
The Knights of Columbus will de-

The knights of Columbus will de-
eide within the next three months
whether they will Join the Amer
can Federation of Catholic Socie-
ties. 1t seems to us to make little diff
ference what they decide to do in the
matter. We believe in the principle
CT federation; but, after all, the Or
ganization is SO loosely joined that as
a national body it is unwieldy. The
most effective work IN every day af-
fairs is done by the local organizations
that are compact and workable. Fed
Grafton has little to gain from the
afiliation of the knights. and the
knights themselves have little to lose
Ky Federating. That is our view OF the
question, says the Omaha True Voice
The Irish standard., 1908-06-06

A late issue of the Sacramento, Cal,
Catholic Herald contained the follow
ing:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20


For additional levy as provided IN
third proyIso. section 3, chapter D.
/. Acts 1905, 70 provide sinking fnid
10 pay the interest on outstanding
bonded dndebted ness.
State Of West Virginia,
County OF Harrison, to-Wit:
At regular session of the board
Of education OF Glarksburg School
District OF Harrison county, held at
the regular meeting place thereof, on
the 18th day Of,Angust, 1905, Pres
emit: d. p. Morgan, President of
said board of education, and .. N.
Flowers and 8. r. Harrison, Com
Infssioners.
in accordance with section 8,
chapter Of the Acts OF the legisla-
ture of 1908, the board of education
proceeded 20 make up an estimate of
the amount necessary TO pay the IN
teerst on and provide sink
ing fund for the discharge OF
so much Of the principal OF the out
standing bonded Indebtedness OF the
district as It Is necessary to meet
during. the fiscal year, and the board
having ascertained that this dis
district had on the 18th day of
May. 1908, an outstanding bonded In
debtedness as follows:
Sixty thousand dollars OF five per
cent twenty year school bonds issu-
ed July 1, 1905 and that It will be
necessary to raise this year sum
aggregating 100000; for the pay
ment of such bonded Indebtedness
and interest thereon, and that the
total valuation of all taxable property
in this district, according to the last
assessment thereof, Is $146o2263;
being real estate to the value of
$S771015; personal property to the
value OF $450S610, and railroad and
othed property, as assessed by the
board of public works to the value OF
S1,322y63S, as certified to this.
board by the officer whose duty 1t Is
to make ont the land books according
10 the provisions of section SO, chap.
ter29 of the code as last amended,
therefore levy OF two and .O5-1O0
cents q 05-100c) on each one hun
dred dollars valuation will produce
the estimated amount necessary for
the ensuing fiscal year.
State of West Virginia, County of
Harrison, To-wit:
I, Harvey w. Harmer, secretary Of
the board OF education In and for
Harrisburg School District OF said
county and State, do hereby certify
that the foregoing is true copy
from the records of an order made
and entered on the 18th day Of
August, 1908.
Given under my hand this 18th day
OF August, 1908.
HARVEY w. HARMER,
Secretary Board of Education, CIarks-
burg School District, Harrison
County, w. Va.
Clerksburg, w. Va.
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STATE q west virginia. county .

State OF West Virginia, County OF
Harrison, District OF Coal, to-wit:
At regular session of the board
of education OF coal district of Har-
rison county, held at the regular
meeting place thereof on the second
Tuesday in August. 1908:
There we're present George From
meyer land Hugh ]. Thompson, CON-
missioners. R. f. Mason being alb
sent George Frommeyer was elected
president protein.
In accordance with section OF
chapter of the Acts OF the legisla-
ture of 1908 the board OF education
proceeded to make up an estimate OF
the amount necessary tot be levied
for the current fiscal year to cover
all the district debts and liabilities
payable during the year including the
probable expenditures for district pur-
poses and proper allowances for de-
hnquent taxes, expense of collection
and contingencies. but deducting the
money in the treasury applicable to
the service OF the year and district
claims, doth determine an estimate
the several amounts to be levied as
follows:
Building Fund Estimate.
The amount due and the amount
that will become due and collectible
for the current fiscal year:
a. n
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
Louis HeiIbroner Gets Data
Concerning First Base
man Hoblitzell.

Louis Heilbroner, scout of the Gin
cinnau National baseball club. was
in the city Wednesday evening to sec
President Galley, Secretary Hoge ana
other officers OF the Clarksburg Base
bah Association, regarding the sale
of First Basenan Hobltzell. to the
Red Stockings, and get evidence of
the players title.
I'm my opinion" said Mr.. He'll
broner to a Telegram Representative,
Cincinnati has clear title to Hob
lltzel and believe he VIII be award
ed to us. It Is all up to the National
Commission, the supreme court Of
baseball. and whatever is decided
there must stand.
II think Hoblltzeil Is very prom
Using player. He can perform well
at first or second base and could de-
volop into star outfelder. He Is
very fast, with a good arm, and
throws right handed, but bats left
handed.
A Good Team.
You have rafting good team here
in clarksburg. That fellow Conoway
at first base Is a splendid player and
you have other good players on the
team also"
Mr.. Heilbroner left late last night
for Cincinnati.
Not Many Recruits.
Not so many recruits will report
to the Reds this fall, for the simple
reason that the policy of the club
has been changed to the extent OF
not loading up the team with lot OF
dead wood. Only players have been
secured who look as though they had
a possible chance to make good.
The catching staff will be left as
1t IS and there is none better In the
league. A few pitchers who look
promising have been dug up. and
will join the club this fall. OF these,
savidge. Of Memphis, and Pat Ragon,
of Omaha two big right handlers,
look the best to Scout Hei1broner,
who Is satisfied that both will make
good. Both have been pitching great
ball for their respective teams, and
have every appearance of being OF
National league calibre.
Thinks Wen OF Casper.
Louis also thinks well of Harry
Gaspar. from the Waterloo. Ind,
club, and believes that he has a.
chance. though he may need little
more experience. A new southpaw
has also been secured from an
American Association club. and his
identity win be made known in a
few days, as soon as the love OF mys-
terry, which animates all magnates
and managers. has been thoroughly
satisfied.
Only one new inielder will be tried
out. Egan, of williamsport. who Is
said to be a real wonder. The Gin
cinnati team Is well supplied with
infield material, and needs nothin In
that line.
Three outfielders will be asked to
report. Tom Daley, Bescher and Ell
lis. Daley and Bescher will show up
early next month.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
CAMPERS
Return from Webster County to
Their Homes in Town
of Shinnston.

SH1NNSToN, Aug. 20--Mrs. B. A.
Robey. Mrs John Burnett, Misses
Ada Robey and Emma Long, Messrs.
Edd Richardson. Thomas Robey.
Frank and Walter Burnett, who have
been camping in Webster county for
the last two weeks, have returned
home. They. all report fine time
and look forward to going again.
The Ladies' Mission Circle OF the
and children have returned from
Baptist church is preparing for So
cial to be held in the church Thurs
day night In honor Of Rev. and Mrs.
George A. Woofter. Rev. ,woofter
recently resigned the passionate hero
and they are preparing to move in a
short time.
Mrs. Richard Franklin and daught-
er, Miss Lizzie, Of Hornor's Run, were
the guests OF Miss Rose Radabuagh
yesterday.
DR.. J. L. cimndaffer. Of Good
Hope, is spending few days In town
with friends.
Mrs. George a woofter and Mrs.
Mollie swiger spent yesterday at the
guests Of Mrs. Lucas parents.
home OF the latter's daughter, Mrs.
Charles Hamilton, Of Salt Wen
Mr.. and Mrs. James N. Knox have
returned home from near West Mil
ford, where they have been camping
for the last two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Lucas
the guest OF his aunt, Mrs. Emory
Stricken and other relatives here
this week.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
VILE NAME
Umpire Was Called by Third
Basenlan and He Want
ed to QUIT.

Jim Hart who owneaS the Cubs befor,
Charley Murphy obtained possession d
them, used 10 tell story about Umpire
Hank o'Day's experience In Chicago ons
day:
After a aomewhat turbulent game. :
said Hart 'oDay came up into my
ONCE.
MIR, Hart he said. I'm going te
quit I'll not stand for this awful VIM.
tieatien and abuse any longer. You've
got the worst lot of hoodlums and Grim.
inals here ! ever saw
Why. Hank, ] said, 4 thought the
boys did pretty well today. under all the
circumstances. What happenedY
Didn't YOU hear the vile name that
fellow on third called me?, asked o.pav.
No. what was ii. Hank?'
He said was a fat head"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
UNAss|sTED TRIPLE
IS Made by First Baseman
Deckard, of Pennsyi-
vania.

. SELMA GROVE, Pa, Aug. go
A remarkable triple play (unassistedD
was completed by First Basemap
Deckard, of the Richfield team, in a
game with the Beaver Springs team.
First and second bases were oc-
cupled. when Deckard rushed toward
second and caught line drive.
Quickly tagging the man who start
ed from first. Deckard rushed across
the diamond and and got the run
ner who had started for third before
the latter could get back to second.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
"PREP" AT ELKINs.

Prep" Yeardley, the famous West
Virginia football center. Is here visiting
Otis Marstiller and Boyd Smith. prep"
became famous In the Michigan game.
where he was the only man on the West
Virginia team who held his man. Prep
also knocked Mother" Dunn out OF the
game In Observation-Disclosures Inter
Mountain.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
ONIONS WHIP
ENGIIVE RS
Kruger's Good Pitching, Hard
HITTING and Fine Field
ma Does 1t.

2 GRAFTON. Aag, 90 Abe Kruger's
plteaing aud the heavy hlttlng and fne
helding behind him won for uniontown
here yesterday. Grafton was iefeated
by the Onions IN the second game of the
series with a score Of 9 70 :.
Joe Phiiiips was the particular star Of
che afternoon, getting four bIngiss, ono
OF them for three bases ana PLAYING 4
great game in the feld. Two Of ms
catches We're never equalled on tho
grounds Score:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20

When the stomach, heart or kid
ney nerves get weak. then. these or
gans always fail. Don't drug the
stomach nor stimulate the heart or
kidneys. That is simply a make
shift. Get prescription, known to
Restorative The Restorative Is pre-
pared especially for these weak In
size nerves Strengthen these nerves
build them up with DIR. Shops Re-
storative and see how quickly help
will come. Sold by all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20

II have used Chamberiain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since
Il was first introduced IN 1879, and
have never found one Instance where
cure was not speedily Effected by
its use. have been n commercial
traveller for eighteen years, and never
start out on a trip without this. my
faithful friend" says II. s. Nichols.
Of Oakland, Ind. Ter. When a man
has used a remedy for thirty-five
years he knows It's value and Is
competent 10 speak Of Il. For sale
" all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
AMERICAN LEAGUE
ST. Louis and Washington Di-
vide a Double Header.
Leaders Lose.

Scores were made by players OF the
American league baseball teams yester-
day afternoon as follows:
st Louis 4, Washington, 2.
st. Louis 1. Washington 4.
Cleveland 2. Boston Z.
Detroit 0. New York 8.
Chicago 8. Philadelphia 8.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
CHANGED HIS MIND.

The dopster of the Uniontown
Herald has changed his mind about
FaIrmont and Grafton throwing
games to Clarksburg. Had It not
been for the locals the Drummers
would still be in first place and Graf
ton seems to be doing all they can
do for MeCloskey's men.-Fairmont
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
ANOTHER SPLITTER"

ATLANTA, Ca, Aug. 20-Russell
Ford, the spitball pitcher on the To-
cal team. was sold to the New York
Americans who had an option on any
player on the Atlanta team as the re-
suit OF the loan of Castelman to Al
lanta. Ford came here from Cedar
Rapids and has been with the local
club two years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Pain anywhere stopped in 20 min
utes sure with DR.. Shops Pink Pain
Tablets. The formula is on the use
box. Ask your doctor or druggist
about this formula! Stops womanly
pains, headache. pains everywhere.
Write DR.. Shoop. Racine, wis, for
free trial to prove value of his head
ache, or Pink Pain Tablets. Sold by
all dealers
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
WEST EHDERs WINNERS.

The West End stars defeated the
NorthvIew Giants In wei played
game OF baseball yesterday afternoon
by score Of to 0.
Batteries: West End Stars-Cham-
berlain and Clark; Northview-Mc-
Chung and Cunningham.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
TO EXHIBIT
Fine Cattle at the Several Fairs In
This Section OF the State

George W. Williams, Of the stock
raising frm OF G. w. Williams &
Son, Of Bristol. was in Fairmont yes
terday in consultation with the ofFlc-
ials OF the Fairmont Fair. regarding
the exhibition there during the week
OF the fair. September 1918, OF a
car load Of prize Hereford cattle.
Mr.. Williams VIII exhibit III Wheel
Ing on the week before the Fair
mon tevent and viii ship there,
thence to Clarksburg and then home.
His business there was to arrange
for stailing room and to investigate
the transportation, loading and un-
loading facilities offered at the Fair
mont grounds.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
oRNDoRrF is HELD

A. N. orndorff waived examination
before Justice James n. David We'd
nesday on the charge Of burglary at
the storeroom OF the Morris Grocery
Company and was held to the grand
jury. In default. Of bond of $500 he
was committed to JAN
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
fine GAME
Is Played at conneIIsviIIe, the
Cherubs Being the
Winners.

coNNE1Lsv1LLE, Pa, Aug. go
In one of the best games ever seen
on the local grounds. CharleroI was
the victor over ConneIlsville here
yesterday afternoon.
Score:
Chartered ..Oo1 900 0Oo-1-7-o
connellsvllle. 900 900 o0O-0-4-o
Willis Humphries and Daily; Can
non and Sweeny.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
NOAH LEADING PITCHER.

SHARON, Pa, August 2o-Noah Is
the leading pitcher of the. Sharon
stan while Rapp ranks second. Baird
third and Clyde fourth. Noah has
won nine and lost four games this
year: Rapp IL and lost z: BaIr 10
and lost 10; Clyde 10 and lost s.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20

Oliver shurtiefE. a wen know Fair
monter, has just completed another
fast of seven days. and says that he
likes It and It does him good.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20

Weary women should read my
Book No. for Women" 1t tells
of DR.. Shops Night Cure. Tells
how these soothing, healing, anti
septic suppositories, bring quick and
certain help. The book IL free. Ad-
dress DR.. shoon Racine. Wis.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
TELEGRAMs an THE JERsEY

VIII MCGOWAN has provided furth-
er comfort for the patrons OF his
Jersey Dairy on West Pike street
He has ordered number OF copies
OF the Daily Telegram left there eve
cry afternoon for his customrs who
may read them without charge.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York and Chicago Win.
Rain Prevents One
Contest.

Contests In tho National baseball
league yesterday had the following re-
suits:
Brooklyn 4, Plttsburg 0.
Boston /. Chicago 5.
New York 3. Chicago /.
ST Louis.PhlladelphIa. rain.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
CROWLEY LIKES US.

Tate CromIey. the local twirler IS
strong admirer of the Clarksburg
team and wants them to win out.
Very few OF the other players care
what town wins the rag so long as
they are able to climb up In the
pennant race.-Falrmont Times.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
VALLEY LEAGUE
IS ORGANIZED
Shinnston Team Goes to Gypsy
and Wins by Nine
Runs.

The Central Valley baseball league
has just been organized by teams of
shInston, Enterprise. Lumberport.
Monongah, NorthvIew and Gypsy.
The officers are: Fred Martin. presi-
dent: 2. w. Wyatt, secretary, and
Del Mason. treasurer.
The club standings to ate are as
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20

The shinnston team went to Gypsy
yesterday afternoon and whipped the
team there by score of 10 to /.
The Shinnston boys played rings
around the Gypsy club.
Score:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20

The first shwing Of new fan skirts
has just arrived at Lynch's, including
a choice selection OF the newest In
voIles and Panamas, ETC., In best full
shades from IS to $40. Every skirt
Is finely tailored and made exclusive
r. ]. LYNCH 4 co.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
new FAIR NOTES


The fair season is now on In earn
est In West Virginia. Pennsboro IS
holding Its big annual meeting this
week: the Elkns fair begins next
week. and the week following be-
ing August 81, the West Virginia.
Fair Association holds It's third an
fnual State Fair In this city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20

Two base hits-Preston. H.Burpett.
stolen bases-Radcllffe. Saterfield q;
struck out-by COffindaffer 6; by
Grim. 8; by Radcliffe 1:bases on balls
of Grim /. Time 1910. Umpire
John Martin.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
EIGHTY FOUR
Birds Out of a Hundred Broken
4. by DR.. Hill at Gun
Club Shoot.

At the regular weekly shoot of the
Clarksburg Gun Club held on the
clug grounds at Union Heights yes
terday afternoon the following scores
were made:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
s 17,sS1.17
16,s4O.OO
Surplus bal. for
probable teach
ers, II neces-
1.O41.s7

sary ...... 1,O41.s7
1t appearing to the board of edu-
cation that the above is an approx
mated estimate according to the best
Of their judgment and therefore they
order the levies respectively:
Special debt, ten cents; building
fund. fifteen cents; teachers fund,
twenty-five cents.
The above proceedings will come
up for adoption by the board at
their next annual meeting which will
be on the fourth Tuesday in August,
1908.
Respectfully submitted,
(Slgned) j. WALTER DUNCAN,
Sect. B. OF e. of Coal District.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20
Standing of the c1ubs.

Today's Schedule.
Boston at Chicago.
Brooklyn at Pittsburg.
Philadelphia at st. Louis.
New York at Cincinnati.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-20

Three-base hlts-Jainss. Ferguson,
Phillips. Two-base hit-Redman. stolen
bases-PhiIIlps. Price. Sacrifice hits
Hilley. Rudolph. Kruger Bases on balls
of Kruger 3: on Cornelius l. Struck
out-by Kruger /; by Cornelius 5. Don-
BILE play-King to Ferguson. Time-i.5o.