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Smyrna times., 1908-10-21

Pennsylvania Railroad officials are
making arrangements for a new
method of collecting tickets and
fares from all passengers which will
be similar to the pay as you enter
system adopted by number of the
electric lines in the different cities.
The object of this change is to pro-
tect the railroad from dishonest en-
ployes. The action of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad detectives last week
in causing the arrest of persons
alleged to have been selling tickets
illegally is said to be partially re-
sponsible for the movement. Under
the present arrangement tickets are
collected by the conductor at the end
of the run. For instance, through
tickets from Washington to New
York are collected by the conductor
on the New York Division. In the
case unearthed last week by the
Pennsylvania, persons to whom the
tickets were sold illegally, were in
structed to leave the train before it
reached New York, and in this way
the tickets were not turned over to
the auditing department. If plans
being discussed at present are carried
out, tickets will be lifted shortly
after the train starts and each pas
senger will be provided with an ex-
change slip. Under this arrange
ment rail- tickets sold by the ticket
agent or scalper, will be turned over
to the auditing department and any
scheme to defraud the railroad com
pany will be nipped in the bud. 1t
is likely that the change will become
general.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-21

F. C. Shahan and wife have re-
turned from a visit with friends in
Sussex Comfy.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-21

Mrs. Ena Ad. H. Husbands, widow
of Howell 3. Husbands, died at the
residence of her son-in-law, Abel
Sevil last Thursday October 18th, at
the advanced age of 81 years. Mrs.
Husbands was born in Kent County
in 1927 and has always lived in this
vicinity. In early life she became
affiliated with the Methodist Episco-
pal Church to which she remained a
cOnsistant member She was always
kind and effectionate and a good
neighbor and we'll liked by all who
knew her. She leaves one daughter,
Mrs. Abel Sevil, to mourn her de-
parture. Funeral services were
held last Saturday in charge of Rev.
John A. Arters. Interment at
Brynzion Baptist Cemetery, near
Kenton.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11
In Memory OF Hudson.

The citizens of Lewes, Del, are
making an effort to interest the
National and State governments in
the proposed celebration of Hen
drick Hudson's first touching the
shore of America, which he did at
Lewes, before reaching and ascend
ing the Hudson river. They sug
gest that a model of Hudson's ship,
:" The Half Moon," be escorted by
war ships from Philadelphia to
Lewes, where a monument to De
Vries, the first European to land on
the shores of the Delaware, will be
unveiled, the "Half Moono to
proceed to New York for the cele
bration there in September next.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11
How To Avoid Catching Colds.

AS every one is liable to catch cold
and as colds are. very dangerous because
they terminate in chronic throat or lung
diseases, every one should be interested
in learning how to avoid colds. The
way is simple. Never sleep too cold.
never fall asleep 10 cold room, or while
sitting in a cold draft. No one ever
catches cold while the body and mind
are active, no matter how cold one may
get. If you aretA suffering from a cold or
its effects. Rydale's Cough Elixir is the
quickest and best remedy you can use.
Rydale's Cough Elixir is sold under a
guarantee. 25c and soc bottle. Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11
THE MESSAGE.

President Roosevelt.s last annual mes
sage vas read before Congress on Tues
day. It is lengthy state paper, and
contains Numerous Recommendations
which have been made on former oc-
casions. The keynote Of the message is
increase of Executive control and cen.
trslizati0n of government.
Among the principal Recommendations
made by the President are. Government
control Of all interstate corporations;
railways and interstate telegraph and
telephone lines nuder control of the
Interstate Commerce Commission; trusts
or combinations e'iuFthe interest Of the
public good trusts--to be permitted;
railroads to be given the right to com.
bine. pool aud make traffic agreements;
postal savings banks; parcels posts on
rural routes; development Of inland water
ways; forest preservation and conservation
of all natural resources. ETC.. etc. Cur.
Eency reform is needed bnt the details are
left 10 be worked: ont by the Currency
Commission; the admission Of New Mex.
leo and Arizona as States is urged; the
big stick policy crops out in the recon-
inended~ enlargement Of the army, and
the building Of more battleships. The
tariff is not discussed, being left doubtless
for. the next Administration.
Under the head Of labor the President
urges that there should be progressive
inheritance tax Ion large fortunes, q
supervision of corpofation finances. a
prohibition of child labor. diminution
Of female labor. shortening of the hours
of all labor, prohibition of stock water.
Ing, q encouragement Of stock gambling,
ansencouragement of industrial education
aud lighteningofs the burdens of tax
alton ON the little fellow.
From the spirit in which the message
Tas receised il is. plain Congress does not
iniend to over.work itself in passing the
legislation recommended by the Presi.
dent.
The document covers a. printed pages
and contains humber of illustrations.
II required an hour and thirty-five minr
mites in its reading. On page two Of this
issue viii be found synopsis.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11
Kidney and Bladder Diseases

are indicated by one or more of these
symptoms, Viz: Pains and Weakness in
the back, Lame Back. Dragging sensation
in the Back and Loius. Muddy thick
Urine, white deposit brickdust deposit,
Puffness under the Eyes. Blosted appear
ance Of the Face, Swelling Of Ankles and
Feet, prowsiness. Loss or Memory,
Dropsy. Blood Poisoning and Rheuma-
tism. Rydale's Kidney Remedy is guar
anteed by us to give satisfaction TO all
sufferers from Kidney or Bladder dis.
orders. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11

Worthv Master Harvey Walker in his
annual address before the State Grange
at Dover on Tuesday. urged, that being q
comparison body, the Grangers should
advocate reforms, and direct public
opinions along lines that will tend 10
purify and upiift. and be leader in any
movement for better government in tie
State and nation. May the Grangers
great aim be 10 organize. then educate
our membership to be strong and con-
servative leaders.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11

The Pennsylvania State Grangers in
session at Altoona, passed a resolution
opposing Governor Stnart's State boula-
yard scheme. They favor plan for
highways connecting each county seat.
II is estimated il would take $4,000 miles
Of road TO join each county seat in the
State, at total cost Of 10000. .ooc.
Eight years would be required 10 com-
plete the work, and the Graugers feel
they would have something to show for
their money with such system of inn
proved highways, whereas the trans
State road. as advocated by Governor
Stuart. would be buikat the maximum Of
cost aud the minimum of practical ad-
vantage.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11

The Federal Council Of Churches, in
session at Philadelphia. on Monday gave
the present Speaker Of National House of
Representatives rap when resolution
was passed declaring that it was useless
to send any communication on temper.
ance reform 10 Washington while the
Speakers chair was occupied by the
present incumbent. Speaker Cannon has
incurred the wrath Of the temperance and
church people of the entire country be-
cause Of his defeat of all legislation ad-
vocated BY them.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11

In connection with the tariff revision
discussion and the reelection Of Cannon
tothe Speakership of the House. it is
said Uncle Joe Is waving the white dag to
President.elect Tan. and promising TO be
Rond.if be is elected boss of the Lower
Honse seaiu. cannon's opposition to all
reform legislation, tariH or otherwise. Is
too well known for anyone to place any
confidence 10 this reported surrender OF
the autoeEalic stand-patier.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11


President Roosevelt has elected two
newly-elected members are editors
Delavan Smith, editorof the Indianapolis
News. and willisnM II. Laffau. editor Of
the New York Sun. The certificate of
membership passed upon by the Presi.
dent in this instance was editorial com.
luent on the much discussed Panama
canal scandal. involving the charge that
40 American syndicate had bought the
French holdings for $ta, 600. 900 and sold
them 70 this Govegnmeas for $40. 900 900.
This the President asserts to be false.
hood and promptly brands the editors
mentioned as liars. which entities them
10 life membership ID The Club.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11

The recent appointed new Secretary of
the Navy has asnounced his method for
reforming the bureau system which naval
critics hold responsible for the ineffective.
ness and clumsiness noted by them 10 the
designing Of warships and the defects
alleged by them TO exist in vessels of very
recent construction. The way in which
the Secretary is isexpecting TO provide him.
self with board equivalent toa general
staff or admiralty. is by q Departmental
order creating a general board, of which
the Admiral of the Navy, the Chief Of the
Bureau Of Navigation and the President
of the Naval War College shall be ex-
oficio members. This board will be en- (.
larged by the appointment of '.such other
officers" as the Secretary may designate.
Secretary Newberry will no doubt appoint
board of the aggressive critics of the
Burean System; also young and pro.
gressive officers Of the line. 1t is proposed
to bring the Departmental Bureaus into
close relations with this board, by des.
ignating as members suitable continp.
ent of staff officers, including members Of
the construction board. The reorgani.
zation proposed, it is thought. will tend
to the promotion Of unity of purpose
that has been lacking in the admins
tration OF that branch of the service
which has to do with building aud equip.
ing warships. II Is well known in naval
circles that Senator Hale Of Maine, who
is the chairman of the committee ON
Naval Affairs in the Senate. is an. in.
surmouutasle obstacle to the Improve.
meht ofthe Navy. He has been opposed
to large ships and il is significant that q
large number Of the small ships have
been built ct shipyafds in his state, where
owing to the shaIlowness Of The water.
only suiaII ships can be launched. His
influence is paramount iu naval affairs
The midland journal., 1908-12-11
SUIT A6AINsT POWER COMPANY,
KerbAugh Company. Contractors.
Make Claim for S425. .264.

make Cidbm Tor S4Z9, ZO4.
HI. s. Kerbaugh, incorporas ed /,
has entered suit against the Mccall
Ferry Power Co. in the u. s. Cir
Circuit Court, PhiIada., to recover
various large sums aggregating
@425, ,264 81, under a contract dated
April Ia, 1906, by which the com
plainant corporation undertook to
furnish all the materials and labor
necessary to complete the relocation
and reconstruction Of the roadbed,
tracks, telegraph lines and other
facilities of the Columbia & Port
Deposit Railway Company, made
necessary by the erection by the
defendant company OF dam in the
Susquehanna river at Mccall Ferry
in Lancaster county.
The work under the contract, II
is set cut, was completed on or
about September IL, 1907, when
there was balance dnethe plain
tiff of SOL, ,769 81. One ofthe items
sought to be recovered is bill for
l821, ,242 90 for steel rails purchased
by the plaintiff company. Another
item is $40, 1876 for extra car service
which it is claimed the defendant
company neglected TO furnish as
agreed, and to this is added the
sum of $4,000 for the alleged
failure of the defendant company
to see that during the progress Of
the work the railroad should not lie
kept closed below the ferry longer
than three months.
The balance of the claim is for
excavations covering stretch of
about fifteen miles.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11

The Pennsylvania Railroad, last
week, through its counsel, confessed
judgment at Wilmington in the
United States Court for 800 on
the suit of the Government to
recover $500 penalty for failure to
observe the law requiring safety
appliances on cars.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11

reader of this paper who has
any trouble with either Stomach or Liver,
can get free sample of Rydale's Stomach
Tablets or Rydale's Liver Tablets or both
if needed by writing to Rydale Remedy
Co., Newport News, Va. These two
remedies are not cure alls, one is for
stomach troubles only, the other solely
for liver and bowel troubles. Guaranteed
by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11

AS the result Of six months work on
the part of the Ohio Anti Saloon Leaee
ffty' 6ve Of the eighty-eight counties in
the Safe are dry" In point of popu-
latiou the State is nearly half dry now.
In point of area j. is two-ihirds dry.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11

The last session of the Sixtieth Con-
gress convened at noon Monday, in
Washington, 1t is not expected much
will be done by the members at this
session other than the passage of appro.
priation bills and the collection of their
salaries.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11
Rydale's catarrh Remedy,

was invented by Physician. and Chemist
of Atlanta. Ca, and was usedin private
practice for many years with most mar
velous success. The Rydale Remedy Co,
have secured control of this great remedy
and are now placing it on sale. Every
bottle is guaranteed by us. Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11
Handkerchiefs-

Direct from one Of the
largest American import
ers, go on sale this week.
We are sole agents in this
vicinity for these exclusive
patterns.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11

The tariff committee has announced a
further continuance of its hearings There
Is no telling just what kind Of tariff bill
will be presented, much less what kind Of
a bill will be passed after II has been de-
bated and amended, but there is strong
hope among tariff reformers that there
will be large additions TO the free list in
the way Of raw material, such as wool,
hides, lumber and coal. II is well known
that we cannot have the best wooden
fabrics made in this country because the
finest heeces of Australia and South
America 60 to the looms Of EuelAnd and
Germany and France, while American
manufacturers. on account Of high tariff,
are obliged TO exc ont their scanty supply
of wool with cotton and shoddy.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11

The largest line of brass
trimmed Lamps, artistic
in design, pleasing in ef-
feet; prices ranging from q
few cents to several dollars
each.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11
Silver Offering

Cutlery and Ho,loware
in various designs will be
found here at our estab.
lished low prices.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11
Queensware

Line of fancy Queens
ware adapted to the holi.
day demands. attractive
and useful, found in base
ment. Do not fail to visit
this department.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11
WASHINGTON LETTER.

There have been two events this week.
one of national and the other of inter-
national importance. The FIRST was the
placing of over fifteen thousand post.
masters of the fourth class under the aegis
Of Civil Service rules. The other was the
signing Of an agreement between Japan
and the United States, by Secretary Roo.
and the japanese Ambassador to the
United States. Calling il an 'agree-
mert," or as some call 1t Q declaration. /"
was polite way of sidesteppiug The Sen.
ate. because the Senate, as past experience
has demonstrated, is rabid on treaties and
very jealous of its prerogative. The way
some of those fellowssin the Senate have
torn to tatters treaties between the United
States and Great Britain and other roun.
tries. prepared by Secretary Root and his
predecessors has given notice 10 the
country that the Senate is treaty .un.
making branch ofthe government.
This declaration" not being s.treaty"
will not 60 ID the Senate and ii may be
with certainty assumed that il insures
peace and good understanding for at least
four years during the incumbency Of the
President-elect and for eight years at
least, iehe shall be reelected in 1919.
The declaration issvefy short and con-
sists of five brief articles tonched in plain
language, but these FIVE articles may be
still further condensed as follows
I. 1t Is the wish Of the United States
and Japan 10 live in peace. 2. They ac.
cept the status quo with the policy Of the
open air. 8. They recognize the mean.
ing of meum and tuum as applied to the
islands of the Pacific. q. They are for
unmultilated Chinese territory and the
square deal in that country for all powers.
5. # necessary, they will put their
shoulders together TO enforce the afore.
said.
~
II has been suggested that the Presi-
dent did not consult Speaker Cannon,
Senator Hale, Senator Penrose, or any of
those people in the House or the Senate
who are always carrying knife up their
sleeves for Civil Service Reform, when he
issued the order placing fifteen thousand
fourth-class postmasiers beyond the fear
or favor of their members of Congress, or
in other words, snatched this patronage
from the hands of Congress. The orief,
1t is understood, is experimental and does
not affect the standing of postmasters east
of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio
Rivers. The movement is SO incoutest.
ably right that ii is not likely to be
changed by any future administration,
certainly not by the immediately coming
administration. 1t will not only cut down
the patronage of Congress. bat it will do
much to improve the quality OF legis.
lative service as well as the postal service.
1t is expected that In few months. the
reform will be extended to other states.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11
SSsSSSsS SSsS SsSsSs SSss
s BUFFINGTON'S /
CHRISTMAS DISPLAY
FOR 1908.
Candies and Fruits

Candies and Fruits
We intend to lead in the
largest line of Confection.
cry, Nuts and Fruits of all
kinds, at prices on the
bottom notch.
Furniture s carpets
On 1st floor yon will
find our now line of Holi
day Pictures, Ladies' and
Gents Rockers, either
plain or upholstered, Par
lOr Suits, Couches, Side.
boards, China Closets,
Desks, &C., sc.
and Floor,
we snow the largest line
of Rugs ands Art Squares
we ever put on sale, 25c
to $25. 90 each. We call
your special, attention to
our 95c, $1.26, @1.5O and
81 80 offerings.
Bath Room Rugs
1896 only 75c
.24x48 /" $1.OO
3Ox6O I" 1900
36x72 g $3.50
Green, Blue and Red de-
signsa useful present at
all times.
Staple Furniture
Look over our late ar
rivals of Room and Suit
Chairs.
Bed Room Suits, that
will be difficult to equal at
the prices we name.
Mattresses, of all de-
sirable kinds; consult your
magazines and see what it
says of "Ostermoor". We
carry them in stock at all
times.
Toys
We will not attempt to
describe the Children's
Toys. Assortment too ex.
tensiye to make the effort;
we can at best only give q
touch of the
stock in general; come and
see for yourself, ever bear.
ing in mind, we are head.
quarters for all staple
goods to meet the needs of
the public at prices none
need attempt to go below.
BURLINGTON & SONS.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11

and has been paralyzing TO the navy and
very expensive TO the country.
The midland journal., 1908-12-11
Notion Novelties

Ladies', Cents s. Chill
dren's Gloves, Leather
Pocket Goods, Cutlery,
Nickle, Silver and Gold
Watches, Fountain Pens
and Knit Goods of all
kinds fill all vacant space
on list floor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-07
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
NOTICE

| No4INI
To the voters of Harrison County
West Virginia:
You will take notice that Thurs.
day, September 10, 1908. will be gen.
eral registration day, and on that day
the registrars of the various voting
precinct In this county. will sit at the
various voting places for the purpose
Of registering voters for the election
to be held on Novmber ., 1908, and
under the late registration law, unless
you are registered you cannot vote.
Following are the names of the
registrars and the voting places for
Clark No. /, w. C. Burnside, Old
Fair Grounds.
clark No. 2, Jasper Kyle. Mayors
Clark No. 3, E. j. Stout, cOur,
House.
Clark No. I. Geo. w. shuttleworth,
Carlisle Court School House.
Clark No. 5, Carl White. t. E,
Cores office.
Clay No. l, C. A. Thompson, Terra
Alta School House.
Clay No. .. Chas. NJ. TctrIck. En-
terprise School House.
Clay No. ,. Chester Pigott, Shinn-
ston School House.
;, :. clay !; ~. No as !; Henry c. Robinson
Coal No. 5, R. II. Barnett, Nuttes
House.
Coal No. 6, C. b. woiverton, S. y
Lincoln School House, Gypsy.
Coal No. /, VIM. NJ. Strother, WI:
sonburg School House.
Coal No. ., John w. Flanagan, Ad-
amston School House.
Coal No. ., c. P. Stout, Plerpolnt
School House.
Coal No. 4, John E, DOMAIN, Walker
Coal No. 5. C. B. wolyerton, s. n.
Bartlett School House.
Eagle No. /. Byron L. Cunning
ham. Lumberport School House.
Eagle No. 2, F. w. Cunningham,
Wyatt School House
Eagle No. 3, w. Z. Swiger, Robin
son School House.
Elk No. l, w. F. Bond, Quiet Dell
School House.
Elk No. 2, S. R. Bartlett, Romlne's
Mills School House.
Elk No. 3, Estridge Nutter, Johns
town School House.
Grant No. l, Irwin Maxwell, Mt.
Glare School House.
Grant No. 2. c. w. Davisson. Lost
Creek School House.
| Sardis No. /. Benjamin Linville,
Sardis School House.
sardis No. 2. o. NJ. swIger. Brown
saTdis No. ., A. S. Robey. Wallace
School House.
simpson No. /. Gordon 3. Late,
Bridgeport School House.
Simpson No. 2. Charles Kester,
Grasselu School House.
Simpson No. 3. w. W. KellIson,
Meadowbrook School House.
Tenmile No. /, Edward G. Davis,
Salem College.
Tenmlle No. 2. C. A. Schultz. Salem
School House.
Tenmlle No. ., A, ]. Holden, Bris-
Tenmile No. 4, y.sB. Hurst, School
House No. Z, Lynch.
Tenmile No. 5, John T. Carter,
Marshville School House.
Union No. l, W. ]. Law. Burnside
School House.
Union No. 2. Truman Payne. Jar
visville School House.
Union No. 9. n. B. Terrell. West
Milford School. House.
BY order OF the County Court OF
Harrison County.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-07

Special Article Written to Bri q
Notice Of Public to This
Good Work.
tB6 James 4. Fullerton.l

(BY James A. Fullerton,
The clarksburg Library Association
under the auspices and MANAGEMENT
OF the Ladies' Civic Club, is now a
permanent and prosperous Institution.
The ladies deserve all praise for
their earnest efforts to provide free
library for the people Of this city
and suburbs. 1t Is the Intention in a
short time to make the library FREQ
to all readers. AT present small
annual fee Is charged to meet the
necessary expenses Of organizing the
association and purchasing new
books
The people generally should hear
OF this splendid institution, and all
who are interested in the welfare of
our city should in every way possible
patrionize literally. A large number
OF subscribers should be added TO the
roll, and every one who desires really
good and helpful reading matter
should lose no, time calling at the
! library rooms and adding their
names to growing list of patrons.
The library has at present about
six hundred volumes and is steadily
i lASAGaSlhEs ~ IaEkc AHuIflpGE Oh new
books were recently added. Every
range of subject is represented, from
high class fiction literature to phil
osophy, history and travel, and these
are treated by the very best modern
writer's, none but the very best being
allowed on the shelves Of the libra
ry.
The rooms are in the Jacobs build
ing, on the floor Just over the Par
sons-Souders store. They are open
Tuesdays and Saturdays from to
$3.50 p. m. They are under the care
Of committee OF the Ladies' Civic
Club who are always in attendance
to receive names of new subscribers,
issue library books and exchange
books already loaned. Tho COM
mendable efforts put forth by the
members OF this club to all In the
moral and intellectual uplift OF the
people Of clarksburg should be as
earnestly appreciated and recipro-
Gated.
To bring to the notice of the read.
ers fthe Telegram to this deserving
and valuable auxiliary Is the purpose
of this present writing.