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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-10-08

realized that better school condI-
tons, and better surroundings of
life, must follow and not preeede.
good roads. What profit IS It to
farmer in the county Of Mar
shall, living some miles from the
railroad, to produce an abundant
crop, If he has not the means OF
conveying the products of his
farm to the MARKET There are
hundreds of communities in this
state, with fertile soil, capable OF
producing abundance OF farm pro
ducts equal to any section OF the
United States, if the products OF
the sections in our state could be
gotten to market, but IN a great
many instances the sectionsowhich
produce these products so album
dainty never reach the market,
with the exception Of such quanti-
ties as are carried on horseback
in bags to some twon on the rail-
road, to be peddled out for few
paltry dollars. when their farms,
as before stated, are capable OF
producing an incoI ne that would
make their owners independent.
Behind in Road Building
"The day of the horse-path to
the village is not in keeping with.
the great development and Won
derful progress that has been
made in great economic questions,
and we must confess, with shame,
that the sheep path to which we
point as out public thoroughfare IS
fifty years behind all other great
achievements. 1t has not been
kept apace with passing years.
Think of our own state with
out even a road map until last
year and this displaying only mere
marks upon the surface of the
earth, instead of presenting great
highways that would invite iato
our state admiring citizenship
from all other states.
NO state has brighter future
for its rural citizen than ours. One
needs but pass through this state,
on any of the railroads, to realize
the truthfulness OF this statement.
Pass with me for an instance,
over the Baltimore & Ohio and.
look at the great county of Har-
rison as a fair example OF the
average good county IN the state.
You will see a soil producing a
fine blue grass as any state can
boast of, on which IS fattened as
fine cattle as any state can pro-
duce. Her hills are ribbed with
lime stone, that perpetually feed
the soil, underlaid with the great
Pittsburgh coal that is produced
in numerous quantities and in adj
dition to this, be1ching forth from
the bowels OF the earth, the high
est grade of oil and the greatest.
quantity OF gas found anywhere
in the world, and this only typi-
fies a great many counties in our
state. But, with all of this wealth
we, as natives, have permitted
spectators to come into our
midst, purchase and develop that
which we should have taken adj
vantage OF as native West Nir-
ginians.
Had my ancestors retained the
property which they once pos
sessed, I, today. would be many
times millionaire, but it all went
for naught, they not knowing the
great value OF the property they
possessed. So it is with us all,
and especially those who live in
rural districts. We have not yet
risen to that state Of living and
learning to which we are entitled
and we have not in the past taken
advantage OF the great natural
wealth which surrounds us on all
sides.
ct . Mt e,o,,cyl, that we have
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-10-08

W. Scott Stuart, prominent Dod-
bridge county Republican. is here
from West Union. ,lR}
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-10-08


slod Tor no Ce-
son ssr the 81 hum hts. 5e
efilsiee5po unity TO orlz
They would be not only benefited
mentally, bat physically and NOR
any. Noting IS more offensive
and depFaving than the confinement
of a large body Of criminals of an
ages, the old and hardened Grim
inals beng brought INTO contact
with the younger whose mind IS still
youthful, and in condition of refor-
nation, providing they are sur
rounded by the right kind of en-
vironments.
Il favor the working of those
who have violated the law, upon
the public highways. or at least
a certain class of violators of the
law that are sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary for limited period OF
time; by so doing you continue
them IN their vigor; you separate
the young man who. possibly, has
committed his first wrongful act,
and, If properly dealt with, a
reformation nPy be had, and he
later become a model citizen. This
I is a problem that has been puz-
cling the minds of public-spirited
men and women for a great many
years. as to what IS the best thing
to do with that class OF Iaw-break-
ers who are not considered hard
ened criminals, and that a chance
still fingers for their redemption
This. to my mind. the best pos
sible solution. if properly sur
rounded by the right kind OF en-
vironments, for this accomplish
ment.
The southern states have
taken lead in the matter of working
convicts on The public high
WAYS, and from 1904 up to the
present time they have con-
struggled more than sixteen thou
sand miles of public roads in
twelye southern states, almost en-
tirely by conriet. labor No fewer
than 80 states have adopted law
favoring this plan of working
those who are ,incarcerated in our
prisons. It has been found that
a convict will do practically as
much work ina day as a free
llaborer, and-t1ats the cost Of
guarding and maintenance on the
highway is. aetually less than the
cost of maintenance and guarding
| in jail: In addition to this class
of people being given outdoor
! work to do, thereby maintaining
efheir vigor and strength, you pre-
vent them from competing with
skilled labor, the class of work
men that rnus4-depend upon their
ability to secure work IN. line OF
their accomplishment, with assur-
ance of the standard OF wages,
which will, guarantee the support
OF his home and the education of
his children. and at his leisure
hours assure him of a good COM
portable highway, to enjoy with
his family
The pay-as-you-go PROPOSE
ton in building roads will never
give us a good road in this or any
other state. No man, or set OF
men were ever successful in big
business that did not have a bond
ed indebtedness, or in some way
was assured OF credit that was
elastic enough to guarantee to
| him, or them, the needs adequate
that might be demanded OF them
Tor all purposes. Therefore, the
good roads proposition is one OF
magnitude in every respect, and
must be dealt with on business
principles which have been worked
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7et q el s7 Pa 4e
die ap565 ieItt OF -lionests up
riqht citizens On -EIE 81 e R5ae
Commission, with the power to
lay out and determine, IN consul
'tation, and IN conjunction with
county road officials, a road trav-
Iersing and connecting all large
cities; and when these main thor
Ioughfares have been laid out, I
would complete the system by IN
Itersecting these main thorough
fares by additional roads, rami-
tying every county IN the state
Il would adopt a system of
raising funds to build these roads
in order of their importance,
which, of course, should work out
a fair and equitable distribution
OF the cost of construction, as
well as maintenance between the
state, the counties and the dis
tricts,, so that the whole people
would not only be interested In
the work, but would receive Prae-
teal benefit therefrom-
The work OF passing such law
should commend the support OF
every one who IS a friend to the
future Development of our state
This effort :means more to the
great cannon people than any
other one. thing that could be ac-
oompisheds The farmer in many
instances has actually opposed the
road building proposition, and I
think he has in the past had JUS
fifcation for this position, from
the fact of inadequate laws, which
were not practical and not at all
full as to their construction, with
no assurance, under the present
laws, with the judicious expendi=
ture OF the moneys raised, for
road purposes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-10-08

c.H. Carpenter is here from~Par
kersburg on a brief visit.
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The Question of Cost

The Question Of Cost
Second: The fear of increased
tax burdens, as well as that the
investment made in the roads
would not bring back to him the
full benefit of his investment.
The State of Maryland is now
expending six million dollars,
raised by bond issue, in construct
ing a great central highway, be
ginning IN the northeastern e9e-
tren1ity of the state and ending
near Terra Alta on the West Vir-
GINA state line. A study OF the
road map of West Virginia dis
closes the TACT that we can start
from this Maryland road, where it
touches our borders, the old
Northwestern Turnpike, and fol-
low that line via Grafton to
Clarksburg; and by county road
to Weston, and thence intersect
with the Gau1ey River Turnpike,
and at the mouth of Gauley river
on the Kanawha intersect with
the old James river and Kanawha
Turnpike via Charlestown; and
thence to the western end of our
state to Huntington thus, pass
ing as near as possible through
the central portion OF the state,
with distance in actual calcula-
ton of 285>miIes; based upon as
.sessments OF 1909, far below our
present valuations of property,
viii show that a levy OF 1oc of
$1,000 viii pay for these roads
in less than three years, even less
time than II would take to build
the road. This is merely an ex-
ample to show to those who think
that the proposition is not a prae-
teal one, and have not given the
matter the consideration which it
is entitled to receive.
Il cannot pass without saying,
a little travel will bring US back
to. West Virginia realizing that
there are no more fertile fields, or
picturesque scenery to be found
in the union than in our own great
state. The construction OF proper
roads, towering above the Cheat,
Kanawha and New rivers, would
unfold to the world a matches
scenery. 1t would bring into our
state countless travellers from
every country of the earth, to
view, with admiration the accom-
plishments and grandeur OF our
great state, accomplishedby great
people.
The Federal government is
taking more interest, as well as
the State government, in the good
roads movement.
convicts on the Road.
I'VE have in our state and
county prisons. able-bodied men
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-10-08
AouR WAY STUDIO


Particular people who want photo
sraphs for holiday gifts should come
low, as give more time to the max
ing OF each sitting than later in the
'eason.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-10-08

Joseph C. Russell, of Parkersburg
IS transacting business here.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-10-08

Earl sheets. of Morgantown, was
/ visitor here Tuesday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-10-08

Pots and pans collect more
dirt and grease than any other
ooIzine utensi1. The one best
way Of cleaning them Is to use
Gold Dust. Gold Dust not only
takes off the outer surface, but
digs deep after germs and hid
den particles, and makes them
as spotiessly clean and 9ani-
tary as when new.
Il you want your pots and
pans so bright you can see your
lace In them-your pots and
kettles spotless and germ-prOof,
use GOld Dust In cleaning. It
viii do the work, too, in half
.thetimeoft heordinary cleanser
and save most of your labor.
Gold Dust does the bulk Of the
workalone; you merelyassis It.
$: So ! 7 . :: 4@zR
and large pack q
aGeS- The large g ~
package means MI
greater economy
.L...h. coLD DJsT zuyuus Scy~o~L"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-10-08

Thomas GiToOly is here from Yves
ton on a business visit.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-10-08
Education and Good Roads.


With the road system, a per
manent part OF our law, l would
rewrite the school law of the
state. 1 would assemble the
schools, and at the same time in
crease their number and length OF
term. l would build a sufficient
number OF high schools in each
county to give the boys and girls
of rural districts equal advantages
with those of our cities and larger
towns. The best place on earth
for 2 boy or girl to get an educa-
ton is at home, under the inhu-
ence and guidance of the father
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IH0LlPS0N

CcontInued Don page one.l
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
THE PEEvISH CHILD
NEEDS TREATMENT

When q child sulks drowsily, or IL
fretful, 1t is usually due to some slight
disorder Of the digestive organs. and .
mild laxative IL very often all that II
necessary to restore cheerfulness and
buoyancy of spirits.
In cases where the use of a gentle,
elective laxative stimulant is indi-
Gated. many Of the best physicians are
now prescribing Dr. Caldwell's Syrup
Pspsin. This preparation 10 admitted.
" the perfect laxative, being mild, yet
positive In its action on the bowels,
and far preferable to violent cathart-
ics and purgative waters. It is very
pleasant to the taste and Is an ideal
remedy to regulate and strengthen the
stomach, liver and bowels. Its easy,
natural action makes It especially de-
sirable in the case Of children, a dose
a& bedtime being sure to have the de-
sired result next morning, with no at
esndant unpleasantness or discomfort.
Dr.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold
~ druggists everywhere in Soc and
$1.oo bottles. II you have never tried
this splendid remedy. write to DR.. W.
B. Caldwell, pol Washington st., Mon
ucello, ILL.,, for sample. He will be
very glad to send trial bottle with
out any expense to you whatever.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
Remarkable Bible Verses.

The eighth verse of the third chap
ter of Zephaniah contains every let
ter. including the finals, of the He
brew language. while one will find in
the twenty-frst verse of the sev-
enth chapter of Ezra every letter Of
the English alphabet except ]. The
verse reads as follows: And I, even
1. Axtaxerxes the King, do make a
decree to all the treasures which are
beyond the river, that whatsoever
Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law
Of the God Of heaven, shall require
Of you. 1t be done speedily."-Youth' 8
World
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
True TIN Death.

HIS companions bent over him with
pauiui earnestness. and stared be-
seechingly into his waxen features.
Again came the auttsr Of the eyelids.
Dut this time his will mastered ap-
preaching death. His lips weakly strug-
gled to execute his last command, and
the friends bent closer to hear the fall
tsf1ng whisper. IT anyone? Yes
sr0l know. Go to Milly. Tell her
@1 died with-her name on-my
hps; that IEer-havs loved-her-her
a1one-er-always And Bessie-tell
-er-tell Bessie the same thing
London Weekly Telegraph.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

ponies and two dog teams occupied
till January 80 in establishing base
camp at the Barrier seven miles east.
southeast of Hut Point
On February Sth, We proceeded
south. marching by night and resting
by day. The weather was exception.
ally bad but the surface improved
The three weakest ponies were sent
back. but these unfortunately were
caught in another bad blizzard and
two succumbed. With the remaining
ponies and the dogs We reached lati.
tude 70h degrees on the 18th. when
l decided owing to the condition of
the weather and the animals to make
q depot here and return. We left
more than a ton Of stores at this point
which we named One Ton Camp and
which should be great help to US
this season. We then returned to our
Base Camp with dog teams.
At Base camp found every sin.
gle pony well. and visiting Hut Point
l received news Of the Terra Nova
and Fran. On February "a, with men
on skis, and a single pony. started to
sone lno'e etoies W wi .e' camp.
the outward journey we passed re-
turning points going well. Returning
from Corner camp, / was held up by
blizzard on the 9th but reached Base
camp on the 2Sth, found the storm
hs,d been phenomenal at this place.
raging for three. days and causing
enormous accumulation OF snow
drifts. Shifts of wind had baffled all
efforts to shelter the ponies with snow
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
In a Hurry.

Magistrate-What is the charge
against this old man?
Oficer-Stealing some birthstone.
your honor. He was caught In the aot-
Magistrate Ito prisoner)-My aged
friend, couldn't you have waited few
years longer?
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
A Quarter Century

Samples given , away each year. The The con- M
slant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit of Aliens Foot.
Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the shoes for Tired, Aching, Swollen
Tender feet. Sample free. Address, Allen
s. Olms:ed, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

Not only say the right thing in the
right place, but, far more difficult still,
leave unsaid the wrong thing at the
tempting moment.-Sala.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
Demand for New Alloy.

Although the early expectations Of
the wholesale substitution of alum
mum for steel and iron have not ma
terialized. the demand for the new a.
10y has grown enormously. From .
production in the United States Of
less than 100000 pounds in 1888. In
1903 the output had grown to $50, 900
pounds. 1903 to 100000 pounds. and
today It is in excess of 10000. 900
pounds.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
The First rhIno to ssrIke Him.

THe FTrt IHIHU 70 SeFIko Him.
Mrs. Perkins-Josh. now that you've
seen the great sights In New York
City. what's the first thing that'd nat.
urally strike visitor from up-state7 2
Mr. Perkins-One o. them speedin' au.
mobiles.--Lippincott' Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
Her oauahter Her rsaohsr.

Catterson-Notice how Carstair's
wife makes up Of late? Should think
he would stop her. Hatterson-Has
tried to; feels badly about It. But
he says it's no use; she learned II
from her daughter.-Life.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
SAVING His Money,

Owens-Say, lend me q fiver. old
man.
Bowens-H you'd save your own
money you wouldn't have to borrow
from your friends.
Owens-But it's because I want to
save my own money that borrow
from my friends.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

Church Trustee-Did you occupy
your last pulpit with credit? New
Rector-Entirely. There was never
any cash connected with it.-Judge.
Friend--Now. as I understand It
you and |, instead Of having unequal
wealth, ought to have Just the same
amount. Socialist-Yes-er-that 10
how much have you got7-Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

A splendid and highly recommended
remedy for tired, weak, inlamed eyes.
and granulated eyelids, is Paxtine An
tiseptic, at druggists, 25c box or sent
postpaid on receipt Of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
Would rake No Chances.

Lawyer Ito the 1udge)-would It be
contempt Of court to call your honor
a crook and q theft Judge-It Ger.
tainly would be. Lawyer--Then I
wen't take the chance. your honor
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
NODDED AIl Hs could oat.

Mr.. F1ubdub - You women are
mighty slow. During the time It took
you to select that hat went out and
made two hundred dollars. Mrs. Flub-
dub-rm % glad. dear. You'll need
it-Puck.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
Some Arc So By Nature.

A certain young man, who pr1ded
himself on a brusqueness that he mis-
took for wit met an eminent, but
touchy. sculptor at studio supper.
so you're the chap he said, on
being introduced. that makes mud
heads?"
mot all of them" the sculptor re-
piled. quietly.-Youth's Companion.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

Tommy-Pop, what is retributionf
Tommy's Pop-Retribution, my sen.
10 something we are always sure Will
overtake others.-Philadslphia REQ
ord.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

Red Cross Bag Blue, much better, goe,
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
She Knew,

Miss Gusher-Oh, please tell mol
Do you think poets have to be bornf
The Poets Wife-Yes. borne with.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
Convenient Code.

Frank I. Cobb used to be reporter
in Detroit and knew intimately a for.
mer governor Of the state Of Michi-
gan. who was renowned among other
things for his ability as a free-hand
swearer.
One night Cobb was dining with the
ex-governor and his family. A mes
senger came in to tell the host that
one OF his pet political schemes had
Just been defeated through the bun
Cling Of a. lieutenent. The old man
ripped out string of dark blue ones.
Nov. pa" said his wife, you prom
ised me you would quit cursing"
Marie" said the ex-governor. I'm
not cussing-this is Just the way I
talk" Philadelphia Saturday Even
ing Post.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

Al we grow more sensible we refuse drug
cathartics and take instead Natures herb
cure, Garfield Tea.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

The man who argues with his wife
II one kind Of an idiot.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROAO Qunne TAblOeA
RHErEs r.fund money Il il fails % cure. NV
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

6rs- Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Chfdrsn
testhing, seftens the gums, reduces indamnA.
ton, allays pain, cures wind oolio, 10 . bottle
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

1t takes q man Of originality to pose
ss a successful liar.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

To overcome constipation and resultan,
Ills, take Garfield Tea, . pure herb laxativa
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

1t would save people lot of trouble
II they could be born with their wis
dom teeth already cut.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
Midnight Scare.

Knicker-Did your wife hear a bur
glar in the cellar?
Bocker-No, she heard q burglar
ette in the cellarette.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

Accounted For.
'AThe boy has the aviation fever.
THAT accounts for the rise in his
temperature"
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

"P1nk Eys~ - Epids.aie In the Spring.
Try Murine Eye Ramedy for ReliAble Relied.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

Widows oft rush in where young
girls fear to tread.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

There are men who see that dignity
may be disgraced. and who feel that
disgrace may be dignified.-Boling
broke.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

The woman who suffers in silence
usually manages to make lot OF
noise about It.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
CAPTAIN SCOTT
TELLS HIS STORY
The English Antartic Explorer Had
Trying Experiences.
DARING WINTER OPERATIONS
Amundsen's Rivals In Race to South
Pole Had Several Miraculous
Escapes-ThrlIIlna Narrative
by Noted British Officer.

SPECIAL NoTIcE:-Capt Robert F.
0cotts narrative of his explorations in
the antartic published below was is
sued by the New York Times company
as a book. duly entered for copyright
and publicly exposed for sale. the same
being Its first publication anywhere in
the world. Its reproduction in this
newspaper is of course duly authorized.
Its reproduction elsewhere in the United
States In any form except by permission
from the New York Times company is
forbidden. -
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

Special Cable to The New York Times.
Akaroa, New Zealand, Tuesday,
April 2l-Lieut Pennell, commander
OF the Terra Nova, Of the British
antarctic expedition of 1910, which
arrived here yesterday, brought with
him long and intensely interesting
account of the work and experiences
Of the expedition up to January third
last, written expressly for the New
York Times by Capt. Robert F. Scott,
the leader of the expedition. Capt.
6cott's story is as follows:
BY Robert F. Scott.
Macmurdo Sound. Oct. 80, 1911
Shortly after the departure OF the
DepotLaying party from Cape Evans
on January 25. 1911, the sea ice broke
at South Cape and severed communi-
cations with the ship. The Depot
party consisting of ~ men, eight
CAPT, ROBERT F, SCOTT
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11
Method With Disadvantages.

Will you make any rear platform
speeches next summer"
II don't know" replied the candi-
date. TITS kind Of embarrassing to
have an engineer blow the whistle.
ring the bell and pull out Just as you
get to the grand climax on which you
relied for applause"
Rata
Jim-Do you think Mamie is taller
than Susie?
TIM should say that she is Just
about one rat taller.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-11

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