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The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08
Bank Clearings.

the week ending February shows an ag-
gregate of 81. 1856, coo as against $2,2s7.-
1856 600 last week and $3,331, 3o4, 600 in the
corresponding week last year. Canadian
clearings for the week total $50 ,63S,000 as
against SCI. 21a, 600 last week and SS3 1os, ,oo0
in the same week last year. The follow
ing ID a list Of the cities:
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08
BUYS RUBE WADDELL.

ST. Louis Americans Come in Possess
sion of Erratic Pitcher.
= ST. Louis, Feb 8.-President Hedges
of the St. Louis American league base
ball team, announced that he has pur-
chased outright the release of "Rube''
Waddell, the Philadelphia pitcher.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08
WORK FOR UNEMPLOYED.
Gas City Hires Teams and Puts Idle to
AIacadamizinQ Roads

Gas City, Kan, Feb. SIT was def1n-
ttely decided at the meeting of the Gas
City council to begin at once macad-
City to lola. This action was taken
in order that the unemployed citizens
may be given work It is hoped to
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08
C.tcher McFarland Signs.

Boston, Mass, Feb. s.-Catcher Eddie
Mcfarland. of the Boston Americans,
who was secured in trade from chi
caeo has sent his signed contract.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08
Leegatt to Look After Giants.

New York, Feb. S.-John Leggatt,
by handling the Princeton football
teams. has been engaged to look after
the physical welfare of the Giants dur
Ing the training trip and the regular
baseball season. Leggatt will leave for
Marlin Springs on February Y with lne
squad of young bloods, who Will report
to Manager McGraw at the springs.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08
Michigan May Play in Gotham.

New York, Feb. 8.-There Is every
prospect that there will be a football
game in New york next fall between
the team from the University of Michi-
gan and the Carlisle Indians The In
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08
Pittsburg Sore on Leach.

forgaye Leach for double-crossing both
the American and National leagues
years ago bitterly protest against his
present holdup of the Pirates for big
boost in salary.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08
Toe Corbett Signs Out west.

San Jose. Cal, Feb. 8.-Joe Corbet
has signed with the Santa Cruz Stat
Tea arue team. Corbett is in great shap
and win add strength to the pitchinl
staff.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08
CASEY to Manage Montreal.

New York, Feb. 8-Jimmy Casey,
former captain and third baseman or
the RroolxIyn club, will manage and
have entire charge Of the Montreal
team next season. This was decided at
a special meeting of the Eastern league
here today The meeting was called to
ratify the sale of the Montreal CLUB Dy
Frank r. Farrell to a syndicate of Mon
treal baseball enthusiasts.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08
Jones Again With Chicago.

Chicago, Ill, Feb. 8.-Fielder A. Jones,
manager of the White Stockings, arrived
in Chicago today and settled the burn-
ing question OF the hour in baseball
circles by informing his friends that he
would again lead the South Side team
in the battle for the flag. He has not
signed a contract. but President Com
iskey will receive the document In due
time Jones made arrangements to
leave the city last night for Portland.
Ore. where he goes to talk over busl-
ness deals with his brother, and will
likely join the Sox at Los Angeles
when the team reaches there on the
training trip the first Of next month.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08

Piles Cured in 8 to II Days.
PAZo OINTMENT L. guaranteed TO cure
any case Of itching, blind or protrudinR
piles In to II days or money refunded. Soc.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22

the law. against Sunday selling has
been violated, and efforts to punish
Offenders have often failed on ac-
count Of defective legal machinery.
The new enactment is SO rigid and
complete that It has practically put
an end to Sunday liquor selling in
West Virginia.
seventh-The extraordinary ses-
sion of the legislature in 1908, pass
ed q law providing for the investment
Of sinking funds, established for the
purpose OF paying off the bonded in
debtedness of counties, districts and
towns. and also provides carefully
the kind Of securities in which such
funds can be invested. This protects
the interest of the tax payer in very
vital point.
y Eighth-At the same session of the
legislature an act was passed proyid-
ing for the registration of yotors.
With our great and growing popula-
ton, such an act had become a ne
cessity, II the purity of our elections
was to be preserved. The Republican
party met the issue squarely by pass
Ing an adequate law which substanti-
ally assures that every legal voter
will have the right to vote, while II
establishes an effective safeguard
against illegal voters.
Ninth-The corrupt practice act,
passed at the extra session, Is q
comprehensive and well framed law,
designed to prevent Illegal voting In
primaries or ELECTIONS, the corrupt
use OF money, or other form of per-
suasion. to limit the expense Of can
didates, to define the powers and du-
ties of political committees. and gen
orally to assure the reasonable. hon
est and decent performance OF those
great electoral duties, on which the
safety of the state and the nation de-
pend. Certainly no more important
OF beneficial enactment has ever been
written into our laws.
Tenth-A comprehensive common
school law has been, passed, which
radically revises the entire organiza-
ton of the country schools along
lines that have been prepared by the
most experienced educators in the
state.
ELEVENTH. new ballot law has
been passed which simplifies the bal
lot, and at the same time reduces the
possibility of fraud.
We submit to the voters of West
Virginia that this is a body of con-
strnctive legislation In which any par
ty In any state might well be proud. 1t
proves that the Republican party in
West Virginia, like the Republican
party in the nation at large. is the
party of achievement. 1t is the
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22

public hospitals for the benefit q
unfortunates injured In accidents
then the Republican administra tion
has been extravagant. 81
II It is extravagant to equip the
humane institutions OF the state. such
as the two asylums for the insane,
and the Deaf and Dumb Asylum with
buildings and appliances suitable for
their needs, and such as q great and
prosperous commonwealth may wei
afford, then the Republican adminis-
tration has been extravagant. g
Z II 1t is extraavgant to erect and
maintain an institution in which
insanity and incurable suffering may
be relieved, then the Republican ad-
m!nistration has been extravagant.
The people of West Virginia know
full we'll how to measure the charge
of extravaganza. The know that they
have gotten full value for every dol
lar of their money expended under
Republican administration during the
last twelve years. and they know
moreover that the splendid improve
ments which have been made In the
states Institutions and in the per-
Torrance OF public duties, have been
made on q lower average tax rate
than prevails in over three-fourths OF
the states in the Union. The stew
ardship Of the Republican party
during the last twelve years has been
marked by judicious economy and
by the strictest care Of public inter-
q - Z +. 4
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22
State Committee Exposes the
Duplicity Of the Rev.
Seneca x. Swimme.
DEMOCRATS HIRE HIM
To Go Over Country and En-
deaver to Deceive Under
Guise d; Lectures.

"A letter was made pnblie at Re
publican state .hea dquarters Wsdnes-
day. which show up enc Seneca X.
FSwtmme, who, employed by the
Democratic state committee. IS de-
liyerink ga non-sectarian lectursf In
public school houses and churches on
i"civie Righteousness and National
Prosperity" The lecture" 10 meth
Ing more Of less than . caanpeiga
speech for the Democratic party.
swimm. claims to be : Repubiieaa.
but Is net supporting the ticket this
year because .sf Mr.. Taft's rsfiEisa
and bseauss no thinks the state az
mintstratien all 70 the bad.
This change has oe1as aver alh
since September ] last,ayery sviaent-
". for on that date Ne wrste 10
Chairman s. " Matthew's frsm
Huntington as fellows:
Huntington, ". Va.
September ], 1893.
Hon. s.. v. Mathews
state Chairman.
clarksburg. ". We.
Dear Friend Same
am here to help the eampaisa In
West Virginia II the committee wants
me. am .loose on the handle" ana
waiting to 10 '.tightsned up..
II you want to know anytkfnE
about me ask Hon. Elliott NortAcott.
\. n. Skies can tell yeu something
about ms-end, by the way, -. think
you know something about me ysur-
self. !
will emily be here Q shsrt time
and can run up to state Headquarters
on days notice. What do you say2s
What saA the committee de for
me? ysu understand thet will not
be on the hands Of the party fer
jsb after the campaign. and whatever
We DO In the way Of ealary VIII b
full payment for valued services
Yours for the party.
SENECA x. EWINME.
Write me Il yeu want me to come
at snee. 8. ks.
Yours for the party seneca x.
was tnrned down cold by Chairman
Matthews. whe knew the .'reverend's'
record from the time he crossed the
boundary from Kentucky. Therefore
he declined to tighten up. Mr..
swimme. who was Goose ON the
handle" and sadly needed full pay
ment fer valued ssrvices' How
ever. Il would seem that tia Dems-
cratic state committe sehas perform
ed that service for him.
Swimme has been q preaeher. down
state editor and professional L SPELL
binder. Wherever heeis known his
influence amounts to naught, ana for
that reason the Democratic state
committee IL using him In. upstate
counties. The Republican state eons-
mittee has warned All county ehair-
men to watch out for hina ana to OK
psss his duplieity and fakirism
wherever be shows his face.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22
BIC MAJoRrT1Es.

After a conference with Chairman
8. v. Matthsws, Of the Republican
state committee at Clarksburs, uni
ted States Senator stephen B. Hlkins
gave out statement In which he de-
clarsd that Taft will DO elected by a
majority almost as great a. that OF
Roosevelt, and that Indications point
to the election OF Hon. William n
Glasscock, for governor. by probably
$4,000.
"Glasscock will come up the Ka-
nawha river" he said, with ten or
twelve Thousand majority. even
though the first congressional district
loses thousand. which Is irnproba-
bic, 1t leaves three thousand majors
ty. and allowing for a like loss In the
second, leaves e,ssc and In the
fourth We look for s.5os majority.
The subernatorial candidates major
ity will be a2,eoe 70 aS.sss. r.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22
QIHER LEGISLATION
Record of Legislative
Achievements Made by the Re-
publican Party.

In addition to the magnificent rec
ord which 1t has made in the crea-
ton and upbuilding of many State
institutions in the enlargement of all
the Republican activities that make
for the general welfare and common
good. and in the complete reorgan-
izafion OF our tax system along scien-
tific. just and equitable lines. Repub-
lican administration in West Virginia
has been fruitful of general legisla-
ton of the greatest public good It
Is necessary only to refer to some
of the measures that have been put
on the statute books by Republican
governors.
First-we have referred to the
legislation that took from the auditor
and secretary of state the enormous
fees of those offices. and turned these
sums into the state treasury.
Second-Legislation has been en-
acted that requires portion OF all
the fees of the various county offices
to be turned into the various county
treasures, and also requires an &C.
curate accounting of those fees.
Heretofore it has been impossible to
ascertain the exact amount of these
fees. Under the new law these
amounts will be known, and 1t will
be possible in the light of the knowr-
edge to make such further enact
anents as will insure respectable COM
pensation to all county offices, with
out allowing extravaganza.
Third-A general two cent railroad
fare law has been enacted and is
now in force. This puts West Virgin
Ia in line with the most progressive
states in, the Union in railroad legis-
lation. Every passenger on every
railroad in the state, every day in the
year experiences the benefit of this
wise and reasonable limitation of
railroad fares. 1t is significant that
the largest and most important rail-
roads in this state have submitted to
the law without a contest, thus tes-
tlfying to its fairness and equity
Fourth-Laws have been passed
fcrbidding railroads to condemn
property on both banks of navigablc
streams. The intent and effect OF
this act is to prevent one railroad
company from monopolizing all the
available lines of construction in a
certain territory. and thus keeping
out reasonable competition.
F'ifth-An act known as the uni
form accounting law has been pass
led. This provides for the inspec-
ton and supervision of all county
and district offices and establishes q
uniform system of public accounting
Its object is to secure full and de-
tailed statement of the expenditure
OF every cent of public money. and
it will ensure that many lax and
wasteful methods that have hereto,
fore prevailed. will be abolished.
SiXth.--A Sunday closing law Of
tho most rigid character has beer
put on the statute books. The mora
sense OF the people of West Virginia
is against the Sunday saloon. II
imany towns and cities in this state
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22

schools. In these schools the strong
qualities of mind and heart. which
were afterwards destined to make
him leader of men. became mani
fest. When controversy arose
among the pupils of the school 'Bill"
Glasscock, as he was endearlngly call
ed. was always chosen as arbiter.
Here also 1t was that he first acquir-
ed desire for knowledge beyond the
province OF the public schools. His
father being unable to furnish the
means necessary to give all his child
rem a higher education. this boy de-
termined to make his own way and
earn for himself the means Of secur-
ing liberal education, In addition
to attending the public schools. he ap-
piled himself at nights and mornings
to an independent course of study
with view OF preparing himself to
teach. This he did thoroughly, and
at the very early age of eighteen
years became q very successful school
teacher, So progressive and popular
was he as teacher that In 1887 he
was elected county superintendent of
free schools OF Monongalia county
and reelected in 1889. This Office is
one of considerable Importance in
that county owing to the fact that the
chief educational institution of the
state is located there. During his
terms as superintendent Of schools he
was married to Mary Alice Miller. the
accomplished daughter of neighbor-
ing village merchant. To this union
three children were born. one of
whom. bright hoy of twelve years,
is still living. Mr.. Glasscoci's con-
duct of the Office OF county superln-
tendent, and his larger acquaintance
with the people of the county. greatly
increased the public confidence in
him. Consequently, when he offered
himself at the next election MS a can
dldare for clerk of the circuit court,
he was overwhelmingly nominated in
the primary OF his party, and after
wards overwhelmingly elected at the
general election. The performance
of his duties in this office was so In
|telligent, able and satisfactory that,at
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22
OUR CANDIDATE
'one Facts About the Life and Pub.
lie Services of VIM. E. Glasscock.

-
The Republican party is particu-
larry fortunate in the candidates for
state offices. All are men of thg peo-
pie. the sons OF humble homes, they
have made their way upward by hard
and honest work. The sterling quail
tiles which have made them respects
ed by their friendseand neighbors,
and which have given them success
without the aid of inherited fortune,
will insure their continued faithful
service to the people. 1t is proper TO
speak at special length of our cam
didate for governor.
William e. Glasscock, the nominee
of the Republican party for COVER
nor, was born and reared upon a
small farm on Indian Creek. Monon-
gala county. and is one Of family
of ten children. His parents were
of Scotch descent. His early educa-
ton was confined to the public
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22
TAX LAWS ENDORSED

Fsur years age when Il be-
came apparent that Hon. wn.
NJ. o. Dawson. the Republican
nominee for governor. had
been elected. his Dsneeratis
opponent Hon John :. Germ
well. sent him the following
significant telegram: X
Romney, ". Va.
Nov. II. 1854.
Hon. WIN. NJ. o. Dawson
Charleston. w. Va.
In electing you Governor the
people have endorsed the new
tax lave. ] congratulate you
and hope your administration
will be O successful one.
JOHN j. CoRNwBLL.
The people have endersed
the new tax laws indeed. all
except Louis Bennett, ex-G6v-
ernor Maccorkle. the public
service corporatisns the tax
dodgers and the professional
politicians whe see .nethins
good sn Republican enact
ments.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22
AS TO EXTRlVAGANCE
y Bascless Charge Made by the Dom.
ocratic Candidate Refutcd.

we come now to consideration of
the general charge of extravaganza,
made against the Republican admin
istratlor. This charge has been re-
peatedly made by Mr.. Bennett and
1t seems to be his principal stock in
trade. In view of what We have pre-
viously shown of the development of
the state In population and riches, Of
the upbriiding and increase in num-
Der of our various institutions, of
the increase in our school terms. and
OF the many public duties which the
state now performs. and which 1t
did not perform at all or only in
small measure twelve years ago. II
Is hardly necessary to make a detail
ed answer to this charge.
IL 1t is extravagant to give the
school children in the country dis
tricts OF the state six months instruc-
ton each year instead of four, then
the Republican administration has
been extravagant.
If 1t is extravagant to provide the
Normal schools with roomy and sani-
tary buildings, decent equipment. and
a sufficient number Of trained in
structors, then the Republican adj
ministration has been extravagant.
II 1t is extravaganza to increase the
usefulness of the state university,
multiplying its attendance five fold.
and providing the means of instruc-
ton to this large body of young men
and young women, then the Republi-
can administration has been extrav-
agant.
If 1t Is extravagant to provide adj
eauate mine Inspection and super
vision, and to erect and maintain
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22
now COUNTIES FARE
Taxes Paid by Public Service Corpo-
rations for Local Purposes

Under the operation of our tax
laws the properties OF. public service
corporations are assessed by the STATE
Board Of Public Works, and these
corporations pay their taxes direct
into the State treasury, then the
treasurer RENTS to the various cour-
ties their share of the tax.
Below is table of the amounts pai.t
70 each county for the year 1898, az
compared with the amount paid
cut for tho same purposes in the first
year OF the present State administra-
ten. namely the tax of 1905, paid out
ana designated below as of 1906:
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22
Uncle John Miller and His Let

Hall Uncle JOAN Miller. He
Is a very much talked about
person In west Virginia during
this campaign.
"Uncle John cams into
prominence when his nephew.
Hon. William q. Glasscock, at
a ratification meeting rendered
him by his home folks and
neishbors regardless Of party
aftiliations, read short note
OF advice written by his good
old hard headed. sensible rela-
tive. '"Uncle John" Miiler.s
advice to his nephew IS an
Incompatible political Plat
form within itself, and with
rare fine Judgment Mr.. Glass
cock adopted the the advice Of
old uncle as a part of his po-
litical platform. and the guild
ing star to which he will hitch
the cart that carries his po-
litical destinies.
At his home at Rymer. Sep
tember s. 1905. Uncle John"
Miller wrote to his nephew,
Hon. William e. Glasscock.
the following rules for his po-
litical guidance. Read them.
for they are destined to figure
largely in the candidacy OF Mr..
Glasscock:
keep a cool head and a sim
Make a clean fight for ali the
people;
Steer clear of all factions;
Wear your own collar;
Don't forget your poor rela-
tionss
Fear God and keep his CONF
rnandnents and you will
surely triumph.
Yotir uncle, s
JOHN MILLER.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22

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a.. I aMe ,ne sta.e mas prospered ua-
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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22
JUDGE GEORGE ATKINSON PRAISES G1AsscocK NOMINEE
FOR GOVERNOR.
FOR GOVERNOR.

Ex-Governor opinion
"am L. Glasscock Republican candidate for Governor SAIL
Il have know intimately, aoret
u
cleaner to do
of He i'm
pcity. o charge
people WILL. say he
public
further that il he will
one 1.-THE airest and best the state has
both unfair
to do improper is
brainy fair minded
stances.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22

party that meets the problems of the
day as they arise and b rings
to their solution the best
the widest experience. and
the most conscientious devotion to
public duty. On this record it may
appeal to the people of West Virginia
in the confident belief that it has
thoroughly merited q verdict of well
done.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22

fetal ..... .s3sosss.17 71s,1o2.s7
s1noluded In county in 1895.
add city apportionment to COM
pare with 1896.
The second table shows the per
espita distribution of the general
school fund; and from that table it
viii be seen that not only was there
more money expended for school pur-
poses in 1908. than ever before. but
more money expended for school pur-
poses for each child of school age
than ever before.
Here are the figures:
Per Capita Distribution of General
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-10-22

A Georgia mule has kicked a rail-
way train of the, track. Thus does
the emblem of Democracy illustrate
its opposition to progress.