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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-23
WHY WE SLEEP.
Darkness and Our Eyes tho Answer,
Says Scientist.


Says q Scientist.
II It were always daylight we should
never sleep. So says scientist.
There is no particular reason why we
or any other animals should rest on
an average eight or nine hours q day.
The period of rest has been deter
mined by the fact that eight hours IS
the average time when there Is a lack
of sufficient light to enable us to move
about in comfort.
This most fundamental distinction
between day and night is wholly rela-
tive 10 the sense of sight 1t only af-
fects those types of life which have
developed eyes.
Plants, being dependent for their
growth upon the action OF rays Of
sunlight which fall upon their leaves,
have wide distinction between day
and night functions. They eat and
digest In the light and grow during
the hours Of darkness.
The lowest forms OF animal life
the sightlesS denizens Of ocean depths
do not rest at regular intervals. They
prowl around necessarily, seeking
prey by the sense Of touch alone.
When they rest it IS at Irregular pc
RODS. In other words. they have no
distinct periodicity of their own.
But rs soon as eyes are developed.
md I'm proportion OF this development.
animals begin to divide their time into
two main portions-a waking and n
sleeping time. While there IS light
they perform all motive functions.
When darkness comes they retire TO
nest or lair to rest.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-23
PATE De F0IE GRAS.
Fearful Cruelty That Makes This
Dainty O Possibility.

ITO the ordinary man and woman no
conception OF the torture to which the
poor, unfortunate goose Is put could
possibly be formed.
The geese when about nine months
old are taken from the pastures and
placed In an underground cellar, where
broad. slanting stone slabs stand in
rows, and are bound fast to the ta-
bles. They are literally cruci6ed.
Feet. wings and bodies are spread
out and bound by bands, so that only
the neck is left free. AS may be mag
ined, the animal struggles with oil its
might against this stretching TIL, after
days OF vain endeavor TO free itself
from the bands and its position. its
powers OF resistance are overcome, and
a dull resignation, broken only by its
low cries, takes possession of II. Two
months must pass away before death
briggs relief
The animals are meanwhile crammed
with dumplinGs made OF dough OF
buckwheat chestnuts md stewed
maize. Every two hours. six times n
day. they receive from three to five
dumping pills, which In time become
SO sweet to the tortured creatures that
they stretch their necks to be cram
med.
The most difficult task is TO deter
mine the right moment for death.
Those who die OF their own accord are
lost to the liver factory; therefore q
kind OF study is needed to see when
the cup or agony Is brlmming full and
the liver ~ ripe for taking. The bod
les OF such ripe ones are Ike pump
kins. Where ordinarily fingers arc
buried in flesh and fat nothing but
skin and bone are found. The livery
have absorbed ell the strength and
juices.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-23
UNITED STATES SENATOR AND
FORMER GOVERNOR GOT IN
TO A DISCUSSION OF BOLTERS
AT THE RUFFNER. AND WARM
WORD PASS BETWEEN THEM.

Charleston, Sept. 23.-While the
excitement was at its height at the
kanawha last night still more ex-
citing things We're happening at the
Runner. Senator y. IL. Scott, fresh
from bloody battles on the streets
OF Wheeling, came to Charleston
wearing an awful crouch. This
particular crouch grew as the Jun
Tor senator mingled with the Repub-
iican hosts in the lobby of the hotel
kanawha. Finally, tearing himself
away he sought rest at the Ruff
ner. Bnt here he found his old
friend, ex-Gov. George w. Atkinson.
The senator spoke to the governor
and they Immediately began to dis
cuss the situation.
First, the talk was about Ogden
and his position relative to Scherr,
Each had different view and while
neither appeared to worship ogden,
yet the discussion become heated
Then Scott opened up and gave his
personal opinion OF boilers. Some
OF the things h said would not do
to print. He also said few things
that Atkinson took personal offense
at and the two men were on the
point OF punching each others noses
when kinG friend interefered
Scott was the first to recover and
told Atkinson that he was sorry and
would apologize, but Atkinson was
not in a compromising mood and il
said to have told Scott that ne
would see him in a different plac,
from Charleston before he would
accept an apology. Both left but
this shows the feeling that exists
between the many factions in the
G.. o. p. in West Virginia.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-23
MONITOR PULVERIZED FLOUR
THE FLOUR OF QUALITY. Cat all
ytpraS1
ANNOUNCEMENT.

My friends having boen denied
the privilege OF voting for me In
the Republican county convention,
after my name had been properly
and regularly placed before said
convention. they feel that they
should have the right 70 vote for
ne in the general election. there
fore announce myself an lndepend-
snt candidate for the ofhc OF county
clerk. and promise, II elected. to
faithfully and impartially discharge
he duties OF said office.
Y. ". T. SENT.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-23
A stronn Hint.

They had met for the first time since
their schooldays and We're telling each
other OF their professional careers.
And how did you come TO leave the
stagcY asked one.
II had a hint that was not suited
for IT,"
II see. The little birds told you.
ebY"
We'll, no; not exactly But they
might have been birds had they been
allowed to hatch"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-23
Scott And Atkinson
Nearly Come to BIOzvs
ARMY OF WEST VIRGINIA.

huntington, w. Va, Sept. "a
Veterans from many state answer
cd TO the roll cal when the Society
o. the Army of West Virginia con
vened here today in Its twenty-sev-
enth annual reunion.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-23
NOTICE

BluchcId, w Va. Sept. II. zoos
Notice is hereby given that MIR.
Q. r. Kahle has Withdrawn from
the firm OF Kahle and Kahlc and
his interest in the said firm has
been turned over to Mr.. G. S. Kahls
Mr.. G. s Kahic assumes the debts
or the above firm Of Kahle g. Kahla
and all amounts due to the firm arc
payable TO him.
Respectfully,
g. 8. KAHLE
@. r. KAHLE.
9-17-Gt
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-23

Watch for 1t. It VIII appear
soon on the streets OF Blueneld. Yes
the one that has been filing the
newspapers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
wEDNEgDAy. MARcH Z. EOS.
Morris for Congress.

s 4 r. H4H
Presley w. Morris, OF Parkersburg,
who is seeking the nomination for
congress in his district, is deserving.
His career is a proud one and his
usefulness to the state Is not to be
deprecated, serving in the capacity
OF legislator. editor. attorney and
citizen. White the Telegram at first
treated lightly the reported candi-
dacy of Mr.. Morris for Congress, yet
It has become firmly convinced that
he seeks it in earnest and is no long
err having little amusement at the
expense of the boys, as might be
said OF him on previous occasions,
when he took pleasure in stirring
them to action.
Mr.. Morris is engaged now in a
characteristic fight for the place and
sis putting up fight all men who
Hike a spirited contest admire. 1t is
not to be. denied he has Just claims
on the party as he has ever rendered
able and effective service, for which
he has not received due party recog-
milton and honor. Yet all these
years he has shown no disposition
to shirk in a political way, but has
steadfastly kept the, faith and labor
ed increasingly and untirlngly for
Republican success.
In his campaign now for the nomi-
nation he shows himself to be real
fighter and like lover all the politi-
cal world certainly does lone one who
fights with all his might. His rec
ord, has service and his present fight
for the nomination convince all that
he is of fine congressional caliber,
and there is far more than bare
possibility that he will win, though
powerful influences may be brought
to bear to defeat him.
Contestants in the race in the
Fourth congressional district by this
time doubtless recognize in Presley
w. Morris a strong competitor not
to, be treated lightly, and whose
chances for nomination and election
are by no means remote.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
A Tough Knot.

The difficulty encountered in the
adjustment Of the county salaries bill
by the legislative committees at
Charleston shows that the legislators
we're up against a knotty problem in
that particular. To Offset the jaun-
diced cry that few offices are pay
ing larger salaries than are really
necessary. the solons have been up
against the grave situation OF estab-
fishing a rate Of compensation that
would cause worthy and efficient
men to turn up their noses and sniff
at the mere mention of important Of
fees of public trust and leave them
to any old Tom, Dick or Harry who
couldn't earn more than a few
hundred dollars a year in his regu-
lar vocation. Few men are hunting
for chances to lose money these days.
The people of West Virginia are
progressive and have shown in num-
erous instances that they want the
best that can be had and especially
SO in the administration Of their gov
eminent. To tx salaries Of average
non-professional men, or, as some
party-kicking Democratic newspapers
would have it, even the average lab
orer. would be a penny wise economy
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

The Telegram is glad to note that
the neighboring city of Fairmont
is gradually but surely growing into
a city of the size and class OF
clarksburg. Active steps are being
taken for the first annual fair of the
Marion Industrial and Agricultural
Society and If there is no slip-up a
meeting of the society will be held in
the fall. Meanwhile clarksburg
goes ahead with preparations for
two big fairs one of which has been
having successful meetings contin-
uously for the last forty years and
both having evidence of the pros
perity and progress of one of the
states leading and most prosperous
counties.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04


Some persons experience a re-
imarkable change Of mind at times.
Not long ago In the, Senate Of the
United States. Jeff Davis, Of
Arkansas was lambastlng the cor
porations, trusts and monopolIes I'M
I'll those within hearing could readily
imagine groans Of pain and cries OF
mercy from the assaiIed. Jeff was
going to "eat 'em alive" He was
going to show the other senators
what idiots and imbeciIes they had
been before he brought his wonder
full intellect into the Congressional
service. In the course of events a
court case brings to light a letter,
which Jeif Davis when governor OF
his state wrote TO MY Dear Mr.. Mer.
riams9 general counsel for the st
Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern
Railway, asking him to grant the
courtesy of three round trips from
Little Rock to st. Louis" Nothing
could have been more suave, an ex.
change remarks, than the tender in.
quiry as to dear Mr.. Merriam's'
health The two indicents remind
one of the sage remark by one Of
the phamplet-magazine writers thai
the man who shouts too loudly abodt
his own self-righteousness needs
watching because he is either toe
bad or too good.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

There is a general expression OF
regret here over the sudden demise
of DR.. E. NJ. Turner. of Morgantown.
He was closely identified with
clarksburg, spending many years Of
his life here and being a frequent
visitor after moving from this city
Or. Turner was born in 1874 in the
building now used by Judge Nathan
Goff as an office, and not at the pres.
emit Howell place. He retained ali
the friends of his youth here and
made many of the present generation.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

over in Morgantown the officers
of the sabraton mill keep paying
their men of every Saturday or so
in little dribs of nineteen or twenty
thousand dollars drib. The same
thing takes place in Clarksburg, too.
Somehow or other these little in
cIdences do not gee with lot of that
campaign material our Democratic
contemporaries are handing out.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR sTREEr COMMISSIONER.

To the Republicans of the City Of
At the earnest solicitation of
friends, l have consented to become a
candidate for the office of street corn
missioner for the City of ClarksbIIre
am true Abraham Lincoln Re-
publican. now ask all true Rennh-
licans for their support and Influence
at the primaries and convention. and
II nominated and elected I pledge
myself to do allin my power for the
honest discharge of my duties.
should be glad to have you investI-
gate for yourself as to my fitness for
this position. will give to Seyery
citizen and taxpayer a square deal.
LEMUEL H. ALEXANDER.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

The editor Of the Morgantown
Chronicle attended the meteing of
the state committee here Monday
night, hut there was no mention of
the meeting next day in that paper.
Strictly up to date. nit.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

The NJ. R. freight train known as
the High Ball" ran into COW down
the line the other night causing a
wreck. The Telegram has been ex-
.pecting some exchange to remark that
the result must have been milk
shake.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.

To the Republican Voters of Har-
rison County:
am a candidate for tiiS Repub-
lican nomination for Clerk of the Cir
cult Court of Harrison County,
/. WADE COLEMAN.
Salem, w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

To the Republican voters of Harris
on County:
desire to announce myself a can-
didate for for Clerk of the County
Court of Harrison County, subject to
the will of the Republican primary
election or convention.
WALTER w. WILLIS.
Bridgeport, w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

l Fayette county went for swisher
Saturday and he will have solid
delegation from that county in the
state convention. Fayette county is
entitled to and will have forty-three
delegates and they will all be for
Swisher.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

Wonder what newspapers expect
to gain by representing that Fayette
county is for scherr. The facts show
that that county is for swisher.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

rison County, subject to the viii o.
the Republican primary election or
convention. ] was born and reared
In Harrison county have always been q
Republican, but have never before
should I be nominated and elected,
I promise the same high efacleney OF
service that has characterized the ad-
minstrations of our former Repub-
lican sheriffs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

TO the Republican voters of the
Twelfth (12) Senatorial District,
composed OF the counties of Dodd-
ridge, Lewis and Harrison:
J, take this means of making ii
known to you that / am a candidate
for the nomination of State Senator
from this district, and as such solicit
your aid and support in securing such
nomination.
J.E. LAW.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
TO The Voters OF the city Of clarlss-

To the Voters Of the City Of clarlxs-
burg:
am a candidate for superintepd-
ent Of streets of the City OF CIarks-
burg, subject to the Republican pri-
mary or convention and the viii Of
the people at the polls on election
day. have ever aimed to serve the
people faithfully and wei and assure
them, If 1t be their pleasure to re-
elect me that I will give them NV
best service. am a Roosevelt Re.
publican and am in the Taft band
wagon. solicit your votes.
EDWARD j. DOYLE.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
FOR STATE SENATE.

To the Voters of the Twelfth sena-
torial District:
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for State Senator of the Twelfth Sena-
torial District, composed of the coun-
ties OF Doddridge, Lewis and Har-
rison.. Your aid and influence are
earnestly solicited
80 CHARLES G. COLEMAN.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
To the voters OF clarKsburg:

Republican and Democratic friends
alike having urgently solicited me TO
be come a candidate for street su-
perintendent Of the city. I have decid-
ed TO announce myself and take this
means Of seeking the nomination at
the Republican convention next to be
held. II elected Will put forth my
best efforts in behalf OF the city and
people.
W. Z. TATE.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
10 & 121ac Linen Laces, Sc.

New shipment-aH Linen Torchon
Laees, to inches wide, at less
than it costs to make; edging and in
serting to match. Worth 10 and
12hc.. Sale price &C yard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

Forty-three delegates from Fayette
to start on with. They are all for
Charles W. swisher for governor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
small, safe, sure little liver pills.
Sold by all druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
FOR ASSESSOR.

To the Republican Voters Of Har-
rison County:
hereby announce myself as a can
didate for Assessor of Harrison Conn.
~ subject to the Republican pri-
mary.
shinnston, W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

To the Republican Voters OF Har-
rison County:
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for County Clerk Of Harrison
County, subject to the decision of the
Republican primary or nominating
convention Of the county. Your votes
and influence are earnestly solicited.
L. WAYMAN OGDEN.
Clarksburg, Feb. 10, 1908.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
WILL e. MORRIS.

To the Republican Voters Of Har-
rlson County:
desire to announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
Prosecuting Attorney of Harrison
uary /, 1908. Your support is re-
spectfully solicited.
RAYMOND MAXWELL.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

To the Republican Voters of Har-
rison County:
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Prosecuting Attorney of Har-
rlson county. subject to the Republi-
- WILL e. MORRIS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

The Telegram Is delivered in clarks-
burg and vicinity by our regular
regular service win be Immediately
Investigated and corrected.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

To the Republican Voters of Har-
rison County:
I hereby announce my candidacy
for Clerk Of the County Court OF
Harrison County, subject to the Re-
publican primary.
CLARENCE p. STOUT.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SHERIFF.

To the Republican Voters of Har-
rison County:
hereby announce myself as can
didate for Sheriff of Harrison Coun-
ty, subject to the decision of the Re-
publican primary election.
GEO. II. BERRY.
To the Republican Voters of Har-
rison County:
I am a candidate for the RepubIi-
can nomination for Sheriff Of Har-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
The Daily Telegram can be found on

Western ONCE, Marquette Building.
Chicago. Western Advertising Rep
resentatives. Williams and Anderson,
Marquette Building. Chicago.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

To the Republican voters of Harris
on county:
desire to announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
clerk of the County Court of Harris
on county.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

HOWARD NJ. GORE.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

that would be little short Of foolish!
ness.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04
FOR CLERK OF COUNTY COURT.

bridgeport ". va j
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

Clarksburg. Eeb. l0. l90s.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

SObSSh1HTlON RATES.
Daily. by carrier. -. per week, 10c
Daily, by mail. .s.., per year, $500
Daily, by mail. 4. - six months $3.50
Weekly. published on Thursdays,
persyear. In advance. .....$1.o0
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-04

". 2. TATE.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-11-25
IL AND IT'S HISTORY.

Citizen Co. DR..
Miss Doe,
To r. r. fare to New York and return
3 days Hotel Bill
" 3days Meals
" Car fare, etc.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-10-31
FOLK AND STONE.

A local Republican observing
things from a neutral position
has sized up and tabulated the
main arguments for Governor
Folk and Senator Stone or
rather against them as presented
by their respective opponents.
The arguments against Sena-
tor Stone are as follows:
/. He is not a true Democrat.
He makes combinations with
Republicans.
2. He does not keep his prom
ises.
3. He drinks.
4. He talks a great deal and &C.
complishes nothing.
3. He belongs to a corrupt
machine.
6. He has neglected his official
duty.
Z. His opponent is a worthier
man.
The arguments against Gov.
ernor Folk are;
l. He is not a true Democrat.
He makes combinations with Re.
publicans.
,. He does not keep his prom
Uses.
3. He drinks.
4. He talks a great deal and
accomplishes nothing.
5. He belongs to a corrupt
machine.
6. He has neglected his off cial
duty.
Z. His opponent is a worthier
man.
And so it goes. This sena-
torial scrap has done the Demo
cratic party no good in the State
and has kept both the Senator
and the Governor from making
Democratic speeches out of the
state. There are strong indica-
tions that Mr.. Stone will have a.
good sized majority in spite
of the few Republican votes that
will go to his opponent, so that
it appears now that the only peo-
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-10-31
On the Stretch.

The last days of the campaign
are here. Our interest is at a
white heat. We talk politics,
think politics and stand around
drug stores and real estate Of
fees discussing the relative mer-
its of the candidates when we
ought to be attending to bust
ness. When the morning paper
comes we read the political news
on the first page before we turn
to the sporting section. Our
principal anxiety is not concern
ing whether Missouri will beat
Kansas but whether Bryan will
beat Taft. Our blood is stirred.
We look upon our Republican
neighbors with suspicion. The
women of the house, who don't
know wether Hisgen is Meth.
odist bishop or a manufacturer
of a dental cream, are held in
contempt. In an argument we
want to do all the talking, and
the man who does not agree
with us is a fool,
There are four more days of
this, counting Sunday and cleo.
ton day, and then will follow a
period of JOY or depression, ac-
cording to the outcome of the
election, and I'M few more days
we shall be normal, taking our
accustomed part in the struggle
for existence.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-10-31

E. G. Grow in four years as
Encouragement of Missouri
cost the state S17, $50; Hadley
cost S92, 5O7.38 Grow caused
to be paid into the state treas
ury from fines S118,001; Had
ley did not register a single con
viction and did not cause to be
turned in a cent, And yet the
Republican gubernatorial c a n.
didate has the nerve to talk
about records.