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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13
Encouraging Bright Pupils.

Parents and educators everywhere
Will oe interested in the experiment
now being tried in the Cincinnati
public schools OF establishing a
class room for especially bright pu-
pills, which would appear to be the
logical accompaniment of the class
room for backward pupils. The
proposition that it is as unfair to
hold back the apt and clever child
in the ranks of the mediocre as 1t is
to speed the dull pupil to place he
cannot maintain appeals as reason
able and common sense.
It will be argued with much force
that the system which makes pro-
vision for caring for the backward
pupil can not be justified without
provision is made accommodating
the needs OF those who can advance
more rapidly that the average. The
proposition simply provides for the
application TO schooling of the plan
that is generally adopted and fol-
lowed in the business world, where
wage scales, chances OF promotion
and all the advantages are based on
the ability of those employed to ad-
vance rapidly in one line or another.
This has not been the rule in the
schools where the system has been
adjusted TO meet the requirements
of the average pupil, with special
provision made for those below the
average.
The net result OF this system has
been retardation, for which the pu-
pills are not to blame. The Cincin-
natl educators have decided that the
old system OF trying to make
all children ut the same edu-
cational patterns is unsatisfactory In
general and particularly unfair 20
the bright pupils, who are to be
given special attention under a more
sensible and equitable method.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13
Roast Your own.

While the following editorial from
the. Republican newspaper at Hunt
ington contains points we'll taken
yet the refusal OF the Democratic
press to follow the suggestions
therein is certain and they will de-
clare the point out of order by a
complete reversal of themselves In
upholding and fostering the action
OF Democratic congressman in get.
ting ali the pensions they can, and
1t will be shown by them that they
never were sincere on the pension
question.
Democratic newspapers throughout
West Virginia have been persistent
in belittling the efforts OF West Yir,
ginia congressman during the last
ten years in connection with the ac
tivity in securing the passage of pri
yare pension bills. Democratic pa
,pers in the Fifth congressional dis,
strict, have on more than one occa
sion, literally roasted Congressman
Hughes on account of his devotion
to the cause of the veterans anc
their widows. .,
Now here's chance to be consist,
ent. N it was wrong for Republican
congressman to take up the fight for
neglected veteran it is also wrong
for Democratic congressman to put,
sue similar course,
Congressman Littlepage of the
Kanawha district signallzed his en-.
trance into the halls of the House
Of Representatives by introducing a
largo number of private pcusion
btns. Congressman Junior Brown
had hardly become firmly planted in
his seat until lie let loose more thar
one hundred private pension bills.
What's sauce for the Republican
goose must be sauce for the Demo
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13
Chidinp one Ann.hcr.

With the Fairmont Times Gliding
the Grafton Leader for daring to
have say in the affairs of the DEM
ocratic party as now constituted in
West Virginia and the clarksburg
Exponent adjurlng the Times and
the Charleston Gazette to go slow in
attempts to read certain people out
OF the Democratic party, 1t is inter-
esting to note what the Grafton
Leader. accused by the Times of be-
Ing Col. John T. McGraw's mouth
piece, says about the Times as fol-
lows. although again the Telegram
declares that it is no: particularly
Its affairs except to let its readers
know just how thiags are going
these days among the Democratic
brethren:
We have little space to waste on
subsidized organs, chief among
which is the Fairmont Times, whose
appropriate name should ae the
iWatsonian," as 1T seems to have
Watson on the brain" But we
would have it distinctly understand
that its insinuations as to Col. Nc
Graw's close connection with The
Leader have no foundation in fact as
that distinguished individual has
had no intercourse with the editor
Of this paper since he was "slauga-
tered in the house OF his friends. =
through the Machlavelian machlna-
tons of the cohorts OF millionaire
corporationist. whose inability to do
anything himself made 1t necessary
for him to depend on such venal
assistance; and we doubt IL Col. Nc.
Graw has ever read our editorial OF
last week. deeply engrossed, as he
is. in his own affairs, which are far
more important to him than any
thing political at this time. In
short, "The Leader" has been
eo SoASly ny the uullllSLakaDle
sentiment of the plain people in all
its discussions OF the subject at is
sue, and their decision is so plain
ly at variance with that of the
Times that those who run may
read" and be enlightened,
SO the efforts of the Times to
Identify Col. McGraw with any OF
the utterances Of 1.-THE Leader are
futile and will die abornin'." SO
far as the reading public is concern,
ed. The people are in the saddle
over the infamous affair, and they
will be heard from in no uncertain
tones when the opportunity presents
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

The grown people are going to
vote this year to give the children
all the school house facilities they
so badly need. The children viii
soon be the men and women OF the
country and the fathers and mothers
as well as other adults want them
to be as highly educated as possible.
They are also solicitous as to their
health and comfort. Crowded
school houses menace health and that
child is a marvel who can get the
best out OF his books in such
houses.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

When the Exponent finds nothing
else to talk about. it takes out its
thread-bare fabric about political
activity among pPstmasters, A par
ticle of seltishness is shown as IT is
known that an ambition turks in tho
Exponent's ncighborhood to take
charge OF the Clarksburg office and
1t has been bitter disappointment
that the federal government recog-
nizes a good state of affairs. 1t is
really too bad, however, that the
Exponent should worry over the fail
nre TO appease its hunger for federal
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13
Wisdom and Sincerity.

Ali agree with the Wheeling Ia
telligencer that many doubt the wis
dom of Governor Glasscock in his in
tention to call the legislature into
extra session but none doubt his sim
certify and good motives Here is
what the Tntelligencer says on the
subject:
Charleston dispatches Indicate
that Governor Glasscock stands firm
ly by his intention to caM an extra
session OF the legislature. While
the Intelllgencer has doubted the
wisdom OF the decision, it does not
doubt the sincerity or the good mo-
tives that inspire the CHER execu-
tive. 1T recognizes also that he has
sources OF information that are not
open to all persons, and that he may
have assurances that justify him
with the belief that valuable action
will be secured from the legislature.
Whatever the result, one thing is
certain. This is. the influence Of the
chief executive will be exercised in
every honorable and proper manner
to secure the passage of such legis-
lation as the people OF West Virginia
desire. If the legislature does it's
duty as faithfully as the chief ex.
ecutive does his, we need have no
fears for the result OF the lcglsla-
tive session.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

While the Exponent is seeking to
eliminate certain Republicans from
the affairs OF the Republican party in
West Virginia, it should not forget
that its own party has a big task
ahead along the elimination line
Some OF the Democratic newspapers
think the task so big that they are
already wirkInS overtime in reading
men out OF their party.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13
sensible Comment.

What the Wheeling Register says
as follows about Taft's message and
what Congress should do on the sub
Ject Of reciprocity with Canada
strikes the Telegram as very SEN
sible talk:
President Taft's message is brief,
but interesting. IT bristles with
good and sufficient reasons why the
extra session was called and why
Congress should throw no stone il
the way of a quick and favorable
disposition of the reciprocity meas.
ure.
The Register trusts no Democrat
in Congress will attempt to do a
thing to confuse. confound or hu,
initiate the President in his earnest
effort to broaden commerce and in.
crease trade between Canada and
the United States. The measure
means. far more TO Americans than
to Canadians, especially in proper
ton to population, and as the United
States has population five times
larger than Canada, reciprocity will
be worth five times more to tbs
people living south of the border
than to those living north of it.
The vast majority of the people
are with Mr., Taft in this measure
and Congress would make a monu
mental Ounce of itself II it places q
single impeachment in the way OF it!
passage.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13
WesIcrnn,s Cnmnalpn.

Wesleyan College at Buckhannon
deserves earnest and loyal support,
While it is mainly backed by the
Methodist denomination, yet many
Clarksburgers. who are not Method
lists enjoy the advantages it offers
and so many Clarkshurg students
have attended and are attending
school there, that the institution is
almost a part OF Clarksburg. The
Telegram is confident the campaign
on now, TO establish a ClarksburG
professorship in the college will
succeed. II will be a proud thing to
have such a professorship and graft
flying as the years come TO know
that thousands OF students will be
reminded of the share Clarkshurg
has taken In the educational work
there.
The endowment will not lie limit
ed 10 Methodists and it is a pleasure
to state that the interest goes beyond
that, although the Methodists here
are ably prepared to raise the fund
among themselves.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

wen Of the candidates. The excuse
Is very poor one and their failure
to vote was un4Amerlcan. They
knew that some OF the candidates
would be elected and serve the city
in an ofticial capacity for a year.
They certainly we're intelligent
enough to discern the better fitted
men and It was therefore their duty
to vote. They surely do not APP
preciate their citizenship.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

The congested condition OF the
schools and the rapid growth of the
number of children OF school age
in the city as shown by the enumer-
alton report published in another
column today emphasize the ugent
need of additional school buildings.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

Resulting from the Democratic
legislative fzzle the present winter
at Charleston, a prominent local
Democrat advised his party to 30
into mourning year. Locally 1t
refused to take his advice until the
early part of the present week, when
crepe became quite Plentiful among
the members of the party.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

Governor Glasscock Will probably
find himself having a tough time OF
1t getting his measures through an
extra session OF the legislature.
The Democratic performance last
winter ought to have been enough
to convince him that it is useless to
try TO get something good done
through that body.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

Perhaps, the reason the coal
mines are not put in operation is the
operators are waiting for the
passage of Senator Watsons free,
coal amendment. II they do not re-
sumo mining until that comes 10
pass, the Telegram fears Doom i
day will have come first.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

Prof. Workings stay on the
farm movement bears good fruit in
other counties and should bear bet
ter in Harrison county for 1T is the
best of them all.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

Regret is expressed by some Dem
ocrats now that they did not take
the $500 in the recent city campaign
rather than reject It and ask for in
auence.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

Farmers and business citizens
generally can not give too much
stimulus to the proposed corn-grow-
ing contest in this county. 1t is a
good stay on the farm" movement.
even better than Governor Glass
cocks back to the farm" Let US
grow corn this year and lots Of
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

jobs. i has the Telegrams sym
pathy but this newspaper confesses
its inability to come TO It's aid along
this line.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

1t has been learned that several
voters refused to vote at the recent
election because they did not think
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

Always advertise in the Telegram.
1t is the newspaper with the big
circulation. Everybody reads it,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-04-13

cratic gander. Democratic papers
now owe the Democratic representa-
tlyes in Congress warm remem-
brance.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
DIVIDE THE HOURS OF REST
Better to Take Sleep In lnstalIments
Rather Than In One Long
Session.

II you wish to be perfectly fit and
healthy don't take your sleep in "one
long dose"
Instead Of, say. always going to bed
at IL p. m. and rising at a. m. di-
vide your sleeping hours into two
portions, as. for instance. from p. m.
to S:30,p. m. first sleep) and from z
a. m. to $3.50 a. m. in the second
sleep.
This method of sleeping In
watches" gives the brain-for all
those who do mental work-just stim-
ulus needed. and promotes fresh en-
ergy and vigor to both mind and body.
A doctor who is a serious advocate
Of sleeping in watches gave the above
Interesting theory.
Every man and woman whose work
requires large expenditure OF mental
energy should divide his or her sleep,
ing hours into two" he said.
81 am acquainted with many people
who now always take their sleep in
two doses and they will tell you
what a vast improvement it is on the
usual rule of one long sleep In the "a
hours.
THE ideal times of sleep for the
brain worker are the afternoon and
the early hours OF the morning. OF
course this program could only be car
ried out by the woman whose time is
her own"
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04

A delightfully."- comfortable slip-on
dress or overall is this; 1t may be
made up in linen. easement cloth. hol-
land or zephyr. 1t is one-piece pat
tern that may be fastened either at
front or back; the, front of our model
is laid over in one tuck in the center.
and buttons are sewn on to give the
effect of n front fastening. though the
real fastening is at the back.
The ~" shape neck, sleeves, and
lower edge are trimmed with fancy
braid, which might be. replaced by
lace or crochet insertion If liked.
Materials required: From one and
three-quarter yards forty inches wide.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
To Save Linen.

In some of the best schools the
pupils are now taught to roll table
cloths instead Of folding them. since
the folds in linen are usually the first
places that show wear, says con-
tributor to the Delineator. The table,
cloths are ironed fiat and rolled while
being ironed. It is best to use ta-
BILE for the ironing board. as this
gives more space. Start to roll the
tablecloth as soon as quarter of a
yard is ironed and keep the roll d.
rectly in front. turning 1t as fast as
the ironing is done. Sometimes thick
brown paper Is used to roll the cloth
on. but 1t must be the width Of the
linen. A clever woman has procured
several mailing tubes, placed them
end to end and covered them with
fancy wall paper, pasting 1t on se-
curely. This makes firm founda-
tion for the roll. Napkins should be
folded once with the iron and all
other folding done by hand SO they
will not wear in the creases.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04

NLOTH COSTUME.-Magenta face
cloth looks extremely smart made
up in this style. The skirt. which
is quite devoid of trimming, has an
inverted pleat at the foot Of each Of
the front seams. The coat is semi
fitting and has a large square collar
faced with white cloth braided in
black; the cuffs are to match. A dou-
BILE row Of buttons connected by braid
loops forms fastening of front in a
slanting direction. Hat Of magenta
tagal, lined with black satin and trim
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
The Nav sleeves.

Although most OF the new frocks
and coats show the kimono shoulder
the imported lingerie blouses have
the regulation sleeve in most in.
stances. Where the straight shoul.
der effect is preferred 1t is simulated
by broad band OF embroidery which
Joins the bodice and sleeves.
A notable feature Of some OF the
new gowns is the difference in the
two sleeves. For instance, one OF the
daintiest models shows one sleeve OF
chiffon. close and plain, while the
other arm is bare. save for n garland
or wreath of. black roses set midway
between shoulder and elbow.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
Moths In FurrIture.

All the baking and steaming are
useless as. although the moths may
be killed, their eggs are sure to hatch
and -the upholstering will be we'll rid
died. The naphtha-bath process is ef-
fcctual. A sofa, chair or lounge may
be immersed in the large watts used
for the purpose. and all insect life
will be absolutely destroyed. No eggs
ever hatch after passing through the
naphtha bath. All oil. dust or grease
disappears and not the slightest dam.
age is done to the most costly arti.
Gle. sponging with naphtha will not
answer.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
SCRATCHED TILL BLOOD RAN

When my boy was about three
months old his head broke out with a
rash which was very itchy and ran a
watery fluid. We tried everything we
could but he got worse all the time.
till 1t spread to his arms, legs and
then to his entire body. He got so
bad that he came near dying. The
rash would itch 30 that he would
scratch till the blood ran, and q thin
yellowish stun would be all over his
pillow in the morning. 1 had to put
mittens on his hands to prevent him
,earing his skin. He was 80 weak
and run down that he took faintng
spells as II he were dying. He was
were thin like claws.
He was bad about eight months
when we tried Cuucura Remedies. l
had not laid him down in his cradle
in the daytime for a long while. I
washed him with Cuticura Soap and
put on one application of Cuticura
Ointment and he was 30 soothed that
he could sleep. You don't know how
glad I was he felt better. 1t took one
box of Cuticura Ointment and pretty
near one cake Of Cuticura Soap to
cure him. / think our boy would have
died but for the Cuticura Remedies
and l shall always remain Q nrm
friend Of them. There has been no
return of the trouble. I shall be glad
to have you publish this true state
ment Of his cure" (Signed) Mrs. NJ.
c. Maitland. Jasper. Ontario. May ~.
1Q10
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
Novel Vase.

An odd and pretty vase may be
made by taking pickle jar or any
other odd-shaped bottle, and covering
1t all over with putty. then you may
use all your discarded buttons out OF
your button box. Buttons Of the
presidents or other candidates, brok-
en- jewelry. even broken china pieces,
all these may be used and stuck
down in the putty as close as you can.
When dry set 1t on your mantel. You
will be pleased with 1t. BY taking a
piece of new sewer pipe and cover
ing It the same way and setting 1t on
pie plate makes good umbrella
stand.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
Not Afraid of Exe,s Fate,

Women are taking to snakes. The
fashions prove that. The newest silk
petticoats that have been imported
from Paris and are shown In the
Fifth avenue shops have snakes work
ed on them. Birds. too. Then there
is the snake hat. which has been
coming into vogue slowly. 1t is said
women are adopting snake hosiery.
But there also are butterfly styles for
stockings. petticoats and hats. and
butterflies are worked on handker-
chiefs.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
$3.50 RECIPE CURES
WEAK KIDNEYS, FREE
RELIEVES URINARY AND KIDNEY
TRoUBLEe, eAckAcHE, STRAIN.
ING, DWELLING, ETC.
stops Pain In the Bladder, Kidneys
and Back.

Wouldn't It be nice within week or 10
to begin to say goodbye forever to the
scalding. dribbling. straining. or too fire.
quent passage Of urine: the forehead and
the back-ef-the-head aches: the stitches
and pains in the back: the growing mus
Gle weakness; spots before the eyes; yell
low skin; sluggish bowels: swollen eye
lids or ankles; leg cramps; unnatural
short breath: sleeplessness and the de-
spondency7
I have q recipe for these troubles that
you can depend on. and II you want to
make QUICK RECOVERY. you ought
to write and get copy OF It. Many q
doctor would charge you $3.50 just for
writing this prescription. but I have 1t
and will be glad to send It to you entire
ly free. Just drop me . line like this:
DR.. A. e. Robinson. K-254 Luck Building.
Detroit, Mich, and will send It by re-
turn mail in . plain envelope. AS you will
sec when you get It, this recipe contains
only pure. harmless remedies. but 1t has
great healing and -conquering power.
1t will quickly show its power once you
use 1t. SO think you had better see what
Il Is without delay. will send you .
copy free-you can use It and cure your
self at home.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
In the Senate.

The Senate passed eleven bills on
third reading, making a total OF
thirty-seven final enactments in two
days. Bills passed on third reading
are as follows:
S. B. 29, West-To permit district
judges to hear cases in chambers at
points other than the places where
the actions are brought.
S. B. III, Gove-Exempting steno-
graphers from testifying about conf
Dental information received by virtue
of their profession.
S. B. 141, Cross-Fixing the time
for taking the school census between
May and February.
S. B. 278, Hayden-To permit GER
tificates of record of executive Off
GERS as pfima-facie evidence in litiga-
tion.
S. B. 337, Cary-To put county
judges of all counties except division
B, fourth class, also fifth class coun-
ties, on salary instead Of fee basis.
In fourth class B and the fifth class
counties county judges are paid out
Of the fees.
S. B. 80, Gove-To abolish the me-
cessity of the District Courts seal on
\ appeal cases.
S. B. 800. O'Connell-To fix the
terms Of District Court in the First
judicial district.
H. B. 42S, Irby-To clear tax titles
acquired by the city Of Denver
through delinquent sales. The old
law does not recognize the city and
county Of Denver as being one. This
bill cures that defect with respect to
titles from delinquent tax sales.
s. b. 522. Hits. Carringer and
Stephan-To prevent by making a
felony for anyone to switch appropria
tions for state institutions to some
other use than that for which they
were specifically made.
S. B. 525. Hits, Carringer and
Stephan-To compel county treasur
ers to make monthly remittances oi
state funds to the state treasurer.
II. b. 1863, Ellison-Repealing the
statute requiring written opinions by
the supreme Court in affirmed cases
Hayden-Authorizing public officials
to make affidavit as to matters moi
appearing of record and making sucf
affidavits evidence of the facts there
In contained.
arpenter-Authorizi payment o.
actual expenses incurred by coroner!
In the investigation of deaths.
Van Tilborg-Concerning the publ
cation of delinquent tax lists.
Napier Requiring third class
school districts to certify to the coun
ty commissioners a list of their needs
In order that the school tax levy ma!
be fixed accordingly.
Napier-Providing for distribution
OF money to which various countiel
Of this state are entitled under thu
agricultural appropriation act Of Con
gress Of May 23. 1908.