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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-28
CARD OF THANKS

The undersigned desire to return
thanks to the neighbors and friends
who have assisted and cheered us
during the affiiction through which
we have just passed, in the loss Of
loving wife, mother and daughter.
Elmer E. Adding and children and
Lizzie Dixon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-28
cLARKsBURG LIGHT 6 HEAT co
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING


clarksburg. W. Va,
January IS, 1905.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of this company WIN be held
at It's office Thursday. February 20.
1908. at $50 o'clock a. m, for the
election Of Directors for the ensuing
year, and any other business that
may come before the meeting.
H. n. BROWN,
Secretary.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-28
FOUND wATERY GRAVES.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Jan. Is
Captain Gregg, OF the Scully line,
who entered port yesterday after
noon. said that during the storm on
the Delaware coast on Friday night
coal barge which he was towing
broke loose and sank. Two women
and six men were lost.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-28
FRESH COWS FOR SALE

VIM have carload of fresh cows
for sale on MONDAYS FEBRUARY .
at N. D. stuarts barn. WIN sell at
private sale until all are sold. Jer-
seys and grades.
o. NJ. REAGER.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-28
WAIVED HEARING

MUHGANTOWN, Jan 27.-WheH
brought before Justice s. A. Baker
for a preliminary hearing ON the
charge Of stealing S45 from the store
OF Smith & Calvert on the avenue.
Earl Everts waived hearing and-was
remanded to jail in default OF $1,000
bond Tor his appearance before the
grand jury.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-28

pewItfs Little Early Risers are the
best Pills known. Sold by all drug
gists. sEes
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-28
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

sand and Lime. Southern Pine
Lumber Co. .sts.<.A..l.qs.a
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-08-27
Cement Houses.

The houses of the future will be
built of cement blocks, made OF
sand and cement. These houses
will require no chimneys, furnaces
nor stoves as they will be lighted
and heated by electricity, includ-
ing electric kitchen ranges and all
appliances will be of an electric
character. The electric current
will be furnished from a central
plant and will be distributed just
as electricity is furnished at pres.
ent for lighting by feed wires.
The cement house of the future
is necessity owing to the rapid
ty with which the forests of the
country are being denuded. With
in few years lumber will be an
expensive luxury-much more
costly than it is now. For this
reason the inventive mind of man
has found substitute much bet
ter than endorsement blocks
They ale being used quite extern
siveIy now and in the future they
will become very popular beyond
any doubt.
Houses built of cement are q
great deal like those built of solid
stone. They retain heat and cold
in the same manner. Being OF
hollow construction they do not
retain moisture.
In cement house wood is used
for flooring, window castings and
doors-also for shingles. Every
thing-else is of cement.
The cement house is rapidly su.
perseding frame structures-and
electricity is just as quickly putting
steam engines and steam boilers
out of business.
Within q very few years there
will be great change in the char
acter and construction OF houses
as we'll as transportation systems
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-08-27
4 Musical comedy.

One of the mem bers of our local
band received number of sheets Of
music, and when arranged, with
the insertion of few words, they
read: While "Uncle Ned" was
Coming Thru the Rye" he saw
"Annie Laurie" seated in ''The
Vacant Chair" sewing on the 'Star
Spangled Banner" and humming
Yankee Doodle" Far ain the
Glooming" "Old Black Joe" sat
and thought of "Massa. in the
Cold Ground" and of the "Old
Folks at Home" while ben Bolt"
came "Home Again" singing
"Home Sweet Home" and "Old
Dog Tray" was so glad to see him
he tipped 1.-THE Old Oxen Bucket"
over and chewed up "The Last
Rose of Summer" During the
meantime the blue Bells of Scot
land" rang loud enough to be
heard over America or England"
This made ''Old Dan Tucker" SO
mad he said I will "Flee as Bird"
while singing "Auld Lang Syne" to
My Lodging in the Cold Ground"
Plant over me 1.-THE Bonnie Blue
Flag" but sweetheart "How Can
I Leave Thee" when it will "Hail
Columbia" in "My Maryland?"
At any rate, "Rock Me in the Cra-
die of the Deep" while the M. S.
P. band plays the Battle Cry of
Freedom" B. D.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-08-27

It the reading matter be original
with yourself, employ the simplest,
purest and most expressive lam
guaGe. Every authority with
which I am familiar strongly dis
courages polysyllabicaI discourse.
1t is far more necessary to have
human feeling in your reading
than to lisp jargon of long words.
Nevertheless there are instances
wherein it is highly appropriate
to employ heavy phraseology.
Certain arrangements and condi-
tons of affairs often demand the
use of single word, above all
else. The term circumspection is
an example. 1t would require
great many words to convey the
meaning of this one word. There
for, under certain conditions its
use but contributes added harmony
to rhetoric. I have heard persons
employ the word irrefragable when
they desired to declare that some-
thing was indlsputable. Indis-
putable serves practically the same
purpose and is certainly more hu-
man, especially when the given
speaker pronounce the first term
irre-fra-gable. To foist upon an
audience com bination Of mean
ingless words, because they are
long and seem Theoretically right,
is crime against the sanctity of
the purest language alive. A per-
son who does this is termed scio-
list. Imagine some cheap scio-
list request his valet to ASCERTAIN
the location Of some gloves, when
he means Find some shoestrings."
The following suggestions if OBJ
served will undoubtedly prove
beneficial. Under all circumstan-
ces always avoid unpleasant per-
sonalities, particularly with refer
ence to those who are absent.
Have something to say worth hear
ing. Believe AID feel intensely
what you say. Be wideawake
and thoroughly in earnest. Aim to
know more of the subject than do
any of your auditors. Avoid all
forms of slang. No speaker ever
exhausted the English language.
Never lose control of your thoughts,
your breath or your temper. Be
yourself.
In general, the most attractive
and pleasing part of your lnforma-
ton should appear first. It is
then that the audience is most
critical. When you have reached
a point where it is necessary for
you to think of what to say next,
cease speaking for you are done.
knowledge and comprehension
can always find words. Words
can never find knowledge. It is
unnecessary to thank an audience,
altho proper and sometimes eff
fectual. To attain perfection you
must practice, practice, practice.
d II
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-08-27
SIDE LIGHTS

To be able to sing we'll is great
accomplishment. Likewise ability
to make a good, entertaining
speech or address.
Pat Grove, the notorious kid.
napier of the Cudahy boy is now
a daddy himself. He seems to be
a prime favorite with the daily
press.
The late Charles Broadway
Rouss, the New York millionaire
merchant, served time in Ludlow
Street Jail for smuggling, but
made his great success after that.
Business conditions throughout
the country are improving::rapidly.
The year 1909 will undoubtedly see
a great revival of prosperity in all
branches Of business and manu-
facture.
Gilbert Hubbard, publisher OF
the Philistine, and famous lectur-
or, says an ex-convict is as good
as anyone else if be- behaves him.
self. He has a number ct ex-
convicts in his shop at East Au-
rora, N. Y.-"eighteen miles from
Buffalo"
Japan is forging ahead of the
United States in the sbuildlng OF
powerful battle ships. The Japs
come over here to study..American
plans and then 60. home and i'm
prove on them. It is only 81
years since Japan's..-ports were
forced open to the world by an
American admiral. And that is
the way progress comes about.
The history Of the world shows
that progress is expensive. All
great inventions and wonderful
improvements in all departments
of human endeavor have been &C.
cepted only after fierce struggle
to have them adopted. The Wes-
tinghouse air-brake and all mod
ern railroad equipment improve
ments have been adopted only af-
ter public sentiment through leg
1slation compelled their usage.
Airships are coming into use sue
cessfully now and it is expected a
flight will soon be made across the
Atlantic Ocean. Electric railroad
service from New York to Paris
under the Boring Sea is one OF the
probabilities Of the future-and
not distant future at that.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-08-27
BY s. a. r.
Zone good term deserves anoth-
err" they say-but not here.

Zone good term deserves anoth-
Ell" they say-but not here.
A great wave of reform is sweep
ing over the land regarding the
regulation of railroads but later on
who will reform the reformers?
The late Emil lola said it was a
good thing very often for person
to get away from the wi!es OF the
world and lose himself in the wilds
or wilderness.
Whatever you do try to do it
better than any one else--here or
elsewhere. Some of the greatest
mon in the world have been in
carcerated in jails, penitentiaries
and dungeons.
MANY a man of means would
give good deal to have an sppe-
tite like any one of the healthy IN
mates of this institution. Health
and wealth seldom travel together
in the same person.
Noted Personalities.
Bryan the Democratic nominee
for President shaves twice day.
John D. Rockefeller is now in
his 10th year and IS growing quite
infrm.
Judge Taft, it is said, weighs
$50 pounds. He is too large for
an ordinary sized cell.
Henry G.. Davis, Democratic
nominee for Vice President four
years ago is now nearly 80 years
of age and is very active in bust
ness.
George Gould who has lost con-
troll of the Gould system of rail-
the best railroad men in the
country.
Gov. johnson is devoting con-
siderable time to his Chautauqua
lectures and it is reported has a
contract which will net him $780,
600 90 a year.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-08-27
EloeutIon.
Pepper Read Before the cha,aauq,.a CIRCLE.

i human expression will con-
/ tribute material reward to the
sincere efforts of endeavor, this
little treatise has been prepared.
The fabric of our civilization
depends from effective human ex-
preston in the past. Truth, honor,
and all their kindred traits which
elevate man from the order OF the
brute were conceived, perpetuated
and amplified by the art of express
sion. Mans first thought must
have been mere sdereliction, yet
when it found expression the first
step toward improvement began.
The tongue and the pen of our
ancestors taught US the lessons of
life, and we in turn are to pass to
our posterity the same heritage
together with it's accumulations
under our auspices.
Or all the arts OF expression,
cultivated speech affords the widest
scope of application. Man is in
constant communion with his fell
low men and usually by word of
mouth, and his position among
them is determined largely by the
manner and nature of their inter-
course. Politeness and agreeable
ness are generally favorable recon-
mendations, yet the agency OF
potent speech guarantees surer
opportunity to obtain the consider
alton and esteem of the world.
We may utter, mechanically,
ublime sentiments aud without
effect. Yet the proper manage
ment of voice and manner may
convey our common thoughts to
an imperishable station in memory.
That pursuit which teaches the art
of conveying thought, sentiment
and emotion in the most effective
and natural manner is termed the
Science of Elocution.
To acquire the advantages of
true eloquence requires something
more than fine knowledge of
mere articulation. In fact, one of
the most difficult yet most i'm
portant lessons that it is necessary
to learn is that which defines the
proper functions of opportune and
fitting action. However, the term
action does not imply physical
exercise in this connection. To
master the principles of elocution
sis to enable ourselves not only to
express thoughts clearly and
easily, but to so verify and illumi-
nate those thoughts that an audi.
ence can see, hear and feel the un-
questioned truth of our position"
The first requisite of correct and
effective speech demands that the
physical be subjected completely
to the mind and spirit. Knowl-
edge of your subject and sincerity
are potent factors in accomplishing
this end. If one desires to attain
to any excellence in this vocation,
he should study, practice and OBJ
serve increasingly. A very pre-
cocious and somewhat fruitful
method Is to commit to memory
the approved works of masters and
| attempt to deliver them in the in
tended spirit.
It is not the writer's intention to
project thesis here. To present
a few simple, concise yet helpful
rules is the aim of this effort, and
as I consider the prescriptions for
original discourse or speech MAX
ing as closely allied with those of
oral reading, I shall copfne myself
strictly within the bounds of the
last mentioned division.
Confidence. Unlimited conf
dence ia first of all necessary.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-08-27

auditors, his performance must
contain some extraordinary merit
to overcome the prejudice already
excited. On the contrary, firm
and confident appearance followed
by courteous and respectful
recognition of his audience, gener-
ally creates no unfavorable impress
sion and as rule wins the SYM
pathy and commentator Of his
hearers at once.
A very proper and easy position
to assume at first, is to face your
audience erectly, not stifay. Sup
port the body mainly on one foot,
advancing the other some five or
six inches. It is improper and
unsightly to assume this position
rigidly. However, to do it grace
fully and easily is to be at an adj
vantage.
It is proper and necessary to
change this position at intervals.
but in Unconditional discourse it is
customary for the reader to adhere
substantially to this one tactic.
It is permissible and very con-
venient at times to shift from
right to left and vice versa. But
avoid it's too frequent recurrence.
In expressing emotional thought,
the head, trunk, limbs and facial
properties enjoy greater freedom
of activity. Yet even here the
reader must con6ne himself to the
jurisdiction of propriety. To
boisterously plunge and saw and
curvet denotes weakness and in
stability, not vigor and strength of
emotion under powerful reserve
force. Never move until the oc-
casion actually impels you to do
so and you will not go far astray.
The various positions of the
head are presumed to foreshadow
the thought before it is expressed.
An erect position of the head sug-
gests confidence, dignity and honor;
if thrown back; humor, pride or
vanity; inclined forward, humility
and grief; inclined aside, languor;
while tossing motion implies
contempt and anger. In reading
turn your eyes from your paper to
the audience as frequently as pos
sible. This secures attention.
By this l do not mean that you
are to look at the walls or vacantly
stare anyone into hostility, but to
be able to look into the eyes of
your hearers sincerely, earnestly
and honestly is to be possessed of
a valuable asset. In personation,
ignore your audience and look in
the direction of the supposed per-
son. At all times keep your eyes
open and have purpose and a
certainty in them.
When not employed, the arms
should hang gracefully by the side,
or one may be placed at the waist
or at the back. None of the posi-
tons should be sustained too long.
There are innumerable opportnni-
ties for the employment of the
arms and hands which finished
speakers alone can correctly use
I shall not touch them herein.
However, it may not be amiss for
me to mention few common and
forcible gestures. An open hand
in front with the palm up denotes
simple affirmation; with the palm
down, emphatic declaration; an
open hand with the palm facing
the audience denotes denial; a
clenched hand descending in front
or at the side denotes rigidness,
determination or anger. To open
the arms horizontally and back
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-08-27
Observations.


Active men get into active trou.
bles.
Keep busy and you will forget
your troubles.
Good government depends upon
good citizenship.
Be cheerful-keep cheerful
and. you will die happy.
Some persons think more of a
dollar than they do of their eye
balls.
Some of the greatest minds are
imprisoned outside Of penitenti-
airy walls.
"Where law ends tyranny be-
gins"-but too much law is as bad
as tyranny.
Contentment is the principal
thing in this life-therefore no
matter what your lot may be-be
contented.
Government by injunction" is
being denounced all around by
political leaders bat inJunctions
will issue just the same no doubt
ssNot bad place here" said one
of the guards, except for the con.
finement." The confinement as q
stoker in. the hold of a ship il
something to be avoided by those
who love their liberty and ease.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-08-27

Gov. johnson is devoting con-
siderable time to his Chautauqua
lectures and it is reported has a
contract which will net him $780,
600 90 year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20
PROGRESSIVE FIRM.

In another section of this issue will be found the advertisement of the M. Cans Co.,, the founder of which. MT, M. Cans, organized the business upon a small basis in 1876. Today the con- cern is one of the largest in the south, their business extending throughout this and adjoining states. They are progressive business men. and bear tho reputation of giving the best pos sible values, the result of which is that their sales are increasing from year to year.
 Among their many brands of whis- kies are included Old Crow, Cascade, Hampshire, Red Top and Mellwood, for which they are distributors. They are also distributors for the Tadema, John Bright and Tom Moore cigars.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20
PLANNED
 A BIG AGENCY

New York, Dec. 19.--That Patrick Kieran. the fugitive president of t3 F;da1itv Funding Company had plan ned to become purchasing agent for +ha Catholic Church in America, was leatned today through an examination of his papers by Receiver Filroy. =
 "rhe Importing Purchasing Com- nanv was the title of Kieran's side line incorporated in Albany in octo- Der. 5t.s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20
IIOML1NSON & KNOX, POS West Second Ave-
HOLIDAY BUSINESS
 MOST INTERFERING

New York, Dec. Bradstreet's today says:
 Holiday trade shows further espan. sion and most cities report buying of this character equal to or slightly in excess of last year. In some sections, particularly in the South, holiday trade is not so good as in 1907 The larger eonters are doing well and armies of shoppers are i'll evidence. Small cities are shifting to cheaper lines. In retail business unseasonably warm weather has been a drawback, particularly in the Southwest and South. as for some time past Wholesale trade is quieter, and except for some hurry orders to sort up depleted stocks, jobbers report less doing. There are some orders for steel rails from railroads, and the tin plate mills are busy.
 There is some demand for lumber on account of railroad building, with firm IT prices for yellow pine. In the past week there have been evidences of some lines of cotton goods, such as bleached fabrics and gray goods being offered at concessions, possible re- suit of the easing in raw material. but well known makers of cotton dress goods are firmly held and closely sold Hp.
 Business failures ill the United States for the week ending December r uunlber BIO against 29S last week, and 300 in the like week of 1907.
 Business failures in Canada for the week number 3l, against 60 last week and 40 in 1907,
 New York, Dec. 19-R. G. Dun < Co.'S Review today says;
 Holiday trade is active, most sec tions report substantial increase over the volume of a year ago, and where weather conditions are favorable there is a good retail movement of season. able merchandise. Wholesale and iobbing houses do about the customary amount of business for this time of year. Forward spring contracts have been most encouraging, many mills having orders for shipment during the next three months, but there is still more or less idle machinery in the leading industries. Mercantile collec- tions are prompt for the season, and trade shows a tendency to improve gradually. Reports are especially en- couraging from the central states and the Northwest.
 Inouiries for pig iron continue to be ouite numerous and several small con- tracts have been placed during the week, chiefly for. delivery during the first quarter of 1909, and prices remain unchanged. There is good move ment of billets and bars on old con- tracts.
 Primary markets for cotton goods are seasonably small, though the mills are fairly busy Prices are steady ex- cept at special sales from second hands where some action has occurr- ea On the whole tl~ extensive cur tailment of activity at the mills that occurred earlier in the year has pro- duced a strong statistical situation
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20
PRETTY Acrtess shot fattaly wounds

PRETTY Acrtess shot fattaly wounde
 Chicago, Dec 19.-Walter Eckersall, former football star at the Universi- ty of Chicago, is aiding the police in a search for two men who were with Margaret Weisweli, a pretty actress known as Peggy Perry" few hours before she was found shot and fatally wounded in her room. Eckersall is a close friend of the girl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20
Millionaire wants to. learn.

Millionaire wants to- learn. ........
 Los Angeles, Dec. 19.-In order to learn the theatrical buS'ness E. H. Brewster, a millionaire associate of Charles M. Schwab. has taken a posi- tion as ticket seller at the Belaseo Theater here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20

John F. Rutherford has returned srom a several day, visit to St. Louis wbara he transacted business for the Ruff City Lumber Company.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-11-26
How to Cure a Cold.

Be as careful as you can you viii
occasionally take cold and wher
you do. get medicine of known
reliability, one that has an estab
lished reputation and that is GER
tain to effect a quick ,cure. Suct
a medicine is Chamberlain s cough
remedy. 1t has gained a world
wide reputation by its remarkable
cures for this most common ailment,
and can always be depended upon.
1t acts OF natures plan, relieves
the lungs, aids expectoration, OPP
ems the secretions and aids nature
i'll restoring the system to healthy
condition. During the many
years in which it has been in gen
eral use we have vet to hear of a
single case of cold or attack cf the
grip having resulted in pneumonia
when this remedy was used, which
shows conclusively that it is a GER
tain preventive of that dangerous
disease. Chamberlain cough
Remedy contains no opium or
other narcotic and may be given
as confidently to baby as to an
adult. For sale by H. I. Davis.