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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
FIRE PREVENTION

(By Edward F. Croker, ex-chief Of
the New York fire Department.
1t is appalling to think that Are
loss of over 5000 100000 annually in
the United States, to say nothing Of
the suffering entailed and the fright
full losses of life, are due to careless
ness. am firm in the belief that the
average fire can be prevented. / have
given UP my life to the work Of fire
prevention. Today am in the posi-
ton to state that the people are TAX
ing up the campaign of fire prevention
in earnest.
For number of years the subject
OF fire prevention has been a prob
lem uppermost in the minds OF GER
tain men in this country-conhned
largely, however, to firemen and fire
insurance men, and to whom, like
Banquo's ghost, would not down" but
to induce the average man or citizen
to seriously consider some was diff
cult to hope for. A cyclic OF large
fires attended with disaster and loss
OF life finally aroused the press" and
thereupon began an agitation on the
subject which I am hopeful will lead
to far-reaching and substantial bene-
fits.
1t took years OF energetic labor and
expenditure of much brain matter and
huge sums OF money to induce the
business to insure against loss by fire.
burglary and life, and 1t is hoped that
they will begin to see the advantage
OF insuring against panic and to rec
ognize finally that ian ounce Of pre-
vention is woatn a pound OF cure" in
the case of fire. Whether or not it
will take several Newark, New York
City and other disastrous fires to
arouse them fully remains to be seen.
In this subject, municipalities and
states themselves seem to have been
equally Indifferent to the subject.
While 1t Is true they have spent large
sums Of money in extending the paid
fire departments, purchasing new and
improved apparatus, increasing their
water systems to enable them to be in
a better position to cope with fires
when they occurred. yet to the en-
forcement of laws relative to proven
ton of fires they have given little or
no heed.
During my many years OF service in
the New York department. twelve of
which had the pleasure of serving
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
WEBSTER
Springs, Popular Summer Re-
sort, is Ready to Open the
Summer Season.

Descriptive literature relative to
the famous Webster Springs hotel, at
Webster Springs, w. Va, is being re-
ceived by Clarksburgers as Manager
James w, Wooddell has gone to the
resort and begun his preliminary dut-
les relative to the opening of his hos
telry. The resort, always popular
with Clarksburgers, will likely draw a
larger circle of them this season than
ever before as each year sees new re-
cruits join he already big army of
regular patrons,
Among the pieces Of literature being
mailed is little, handsomely printed
booklet, giving the history of the ia
nous spring, description of the ho-
tel, its service and its baths as we'll
as matters of general information rel
atiye to a vacation there.
Manager Wooddel, who had charge
Of the Willard hotel in Grafton dur
Ing the last winter season, will again
be in personal charge this summer,
while Mrs. Wooddell will also be there
to make her hundreds of friends feel
at home while guests of the hotel. A
number of improvements have been
made and the house, as usual, receiv-
ed complete overhauling during the
winter.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03

at the head OF its uniformed force, /
gave much thought to this ever SER
ious problem, until at length / deter
mined to make this branch of the SER
vice special study and devote my
entire time to its pursuit. How shall
succeed Is for the future to determine,
but. whatever little success may at
tend my efforts, feel that / will have
been well paid for my trouble.
AgitaticA should be commenced
among the different fire chiefs in CON
Junction with architects, scientists, in
snrance companies, underwriters
builders, etc, to campaign among the
law making bodies OF various states to
pass stringent laws in regard to in
spection of factories, hotels, theaters,
hospitals, asylums and other buildings
for the installation Of automatic fire
alarms, sprinkler systems, fire ex-
ttnguishers, standpipes, hose, etc, and
when thorough supervision and in
spection weekly, semi-monthly, or
monthly, of such appliances by com
petent and experienced retired fire.
men, who would furnish to the owners
or proprietors of such premises writ
ten reports from time to time of the
condition of such auxiliary appliances,
with necessary recommendations to
1T each particular case.
A compulsory fire drill In all mer-
camille houses, factories and institu-
lions employing or containing twenty
hVe or more persons; the organiza-
ton of such employees into fire com
panies with instructions how to use
the fire appliances pending the arrival
OF the fire department.; the erection of
sufficient fire escapes and exits indie
pendent OF the marring Of the Getty
Beautiful" to enable quick means Of
esress in case of fire or panic; smok-
ing in factories during working hours
to be made a misdemeanor and the Of
tenders severely punished; the en-
ployment of r9tired fremen as watch
men To constantly patrol premises and
inspect are appliances, not conditions
OF SremSes as to their being free from
rubbish, waste material and other in
fammable matter likely to cause or
promote fire. Uniform laws carrying
these Recommendation into effect and
stringent penalties prescribed for the
non-enforcement would in my opinion
effect a wonderful improvement in this
country with respectto loss OF life and
property.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
CONTRACTS
Are Awarded by the City School
Board for Washington
Irving Building.

The city school board has awarded
contracts for the Washington Irving
school building as follows:
No. Cabinet work, the Grand
Rapids Hand Screw Company OF
Grand Rapids. Mich. $5.931.54.
No. Miscellaneous Furniture
Home Furnishing Company, Clarks.
burg, $1.699.40.
No. 3-Metal Book Shelving. Mer.
rift and Co.. Camden. New Jersey.
$4,000.
No. 4-Metal lockers. FIVE bidders
but no award.
No. 5-Gymnasium Apparatus
four bidders, no award.
No. 6-Blackboards. Leon Jametor
st. Louis, Mo-, $1,175.00.
No. Open chairs, Home Furn,
ishing Company, Clarksburg, $2,0S6.,
"a.
No. S-Pupns' desks, Virginia
School Supply Co., Richmond. Va.
1.5O6.13.
No. 9-Decoratlon; No. 1O-win
dow shades; No. l1-Auditoriun
stage curtain; No. 12-Program cloct
system, no awards.
No. 13-Electrlc light fixtures, f
9; Weleh Company. clarksburg
No. 14-Electric wiring, cut-out.
cabinet. etc. John O'Hare Company
Clarksburg, $495.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
DELEGATES.
To International Convention at
Chicago from This State
Doubled in Number.

The Sunday school hosts OF North
America are turning their faces to-
ward Chicago, where the fourteenth
international Sunday school conven-
ton VIII be held from June 20 to 80.
The sessions Will be held in the
Medinah temple and 200 people
are expected as delegates and Wis
itors.
West virglnia's delegation has
been increased from twenty-five to
fifty to enable more to attend.
This is to be the greatest conven-
ton in the history Of the Sunday
school movement.
The singing will be led by Prot.
E. o. Excel. The Bible hour Is TO
be conducted by DIR. F. B. Meyer, of
London. England The program is
to be OF rare quality. Special rates
will be given on the railroads.
Persons desiring to attend should
apply to Arthur T. Arnold, Board OF
Trade building. Wheeling, w. Va, In
order to secure delegates credentials.
Already fine body of representa-
tive men and women from this state
have signified their desire to go.
Among those who will attend are:
DR.. and Mrs. ID. B. Purinton, OF
Morgantown; Prof. and Mrs. T. Z.
Miller, OF Shepherdstown; the Rev.
s. w. Walker, D d., Of Huntington;
the Rev. J. H. Wiser. OF WEIGH; j. C.
Bardall, of Moundsvllle: the Rev. j.
S. Thornburg, Of Mason; F. j. Nor
ton, Of Folansbee; Miss Martha v.
Graham. OF Wheeling; F. N. Thorn
burg, Of Huntington; Will Wolfe, OF
Parkersburg: the Rev. Milton R. Est
lack, OF Harrisville; Mrs. Henry H.
Martin. OF Charleston; T. Marcellus
Marshall. OF Stout's Mills; and A. 7.
Arnold, of Wheeling.
Sunday. June 20, is to be known
throughout North America as Inter
national Sunday School Day. 1t is
the Sunday in the midst of the great
convention in Chicago.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
ILE TIERS
Unclaimed at the Local Post
Office Are Advertised by
Postmaster.

A list of unclaimed letters adver,
t!sed at the Clarksburg postoftice
May %, is as follows:
Paul Atkinson.
Mrs. Grace Brandt, Louis F. Boog
Winnifred Bellair, Mrs. l. c. Barker
Dovener Barnett, Leslie H. Beck, F
G. Bargerhuff, E. NJ. Boone, Mrs. Glenn
Butcher. Geo. Barton, John R. Bron-
son, Mrs. James Banks, Mrs. John
Bowen, Monu Beda.
Crede Conley, W. L. Calvert, S. j
Clarken, Mrs. Cora Cordray, Mrs. Nan
B. Carson.
S. c. DufEield, L. C. Devore, Joseph
Damryk.
r. F. Fluharty, A. y. Freeman, Mrs
Ada Fletcher, Mrs. l.. f. Ferguson
Harry Freendwick, Albert Finley. Miss
Maud Fanire.
Sztalnak Gexarnek, Gattin Gartam
Amerio Giuseppe, Raffaele Giovonni
Giuseppe Ginesa.
Miss B. Hunter, Hiram Hurst, MAS
B. Hanker, Hippodrome Theater, II. NJ
Haggerty, Miss o. NJ. Hart, Mrs. George
Hart, Milford Hammond, Miss Minnie
Hilghman, Samuel Hamalton, S. c
Harpoom, Charles Harris, Miss Agnes
Hanson, John Hudson.
Antal Jurvaak, C. NJ. Jorrell.
Mrs. Nancy Kendall, F. N. Kelley, ]
Kuschinsky, Mrs. Rosa Karlins.
Tom Lung.
Mrs. B. E. Murphy. Miss Agne.
Mikes, Rodriguez Muniz, Mrs. NJ
Moore, R. c. Mackall, F. p. Monroe
Mrs. Ira NJ. Morgan, Miss Lena Nor.
ris, Miss Lucille Maxwell Barth Miles
Edward Nichols, Robert Nelson, Ed
ward Nichols.
Carl Osborn.
Mrs. Ida Price, Mary Pyle. Mis-.
Myrtle Pitt, G. B. Petticdro, Michele
Pasqualoni, Visalon Pamear, Karnies
ka, Pavadorski, Harry Page.
Manuel Rabledo, Miss Jas. & Rynel
Rola, Mrs. Harry Ringler, Dixie Reed
Maggie Stottlemire, George Smith
Harry Scott, Joe Swiger, H. T. Salton
c. R. Smith, Mrs. w. E. Smith. W. R
Smith, Mrs Anna Shae, Cont Saturno
D. o. Slnsel, Mrs. Fannie starkey
Omar Hasson Stout.
c. c. ,Trembly.
Decio Vinanzola.
Waycieh Wynchaski, ]. T. Williams
Arthur f. White. c. c. White, Stoke,
Williams, o. B. Wagner. sarse
Wright, Hammond Williams, Johr
Wilson
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
UNWILLING
Ceremonies at Grafton to Be
Attended by Local Camps
of Woodmen of World.

Arrangements will be made at the
regular meeting of Clarksburg
camp No. of the Woodmen OF the
World, which will be held tonight IN
the Bell hall on North Fourth street.
for the attendance of the camp at
double unwilling ceremonies at ths
graves of deceased members Sunday
at Grafton.
Stonewall Camp, No. los, will join
with the Clarksburg camp in making
the trip. 1t is planned to leave here
by railroad tran at 1885 o'clock
Sunday morning.
United States Senator Morris Shep-
pard, of Nebraska, who is the SUI
preme banker of the order, is to de-
liver the memorial address at the I'M
yelling ceremonies. Other camps or
the section are expected to attend.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
Be S0N
School Taught by Fisher Has
Splendid Closing Programs
of Exercises.

Benson, in Union district. is in line
with the best effort in education.
having the largest school library OF
any like school in the county, under
the management of Prof. r. NJ.
Fisher.
The graduating exercises OF the
new school at Benson began Sunday
evening when the Rev. Mr.. Stead, OF
Jarvisville, preached the class SER
mon. The Rev. Mr.. Stead is a real
pulpit orator, and the large audience,
with the graduates, appreciated his
splendid address.
Monday evening the graduating
class marched from the school build
ing to the United Brethren church.
where interesting exercises took
place. L. L. Bailey, an old veteran in
the teaching profession. but now re-
tired, gave the history OF education
N the community. Prof Fisher spoke
at some length on a wider vision and
higher standards OF usefulness in our
system Of public schools.
Superintendent A. P. Morrison
made an address in which he said he
had never witnessed better school
spirit. The following graduates re-
ceived diplomas from Mr.. Morrison:
Sylvia Hit, Goldie Hit, Alice
Jemima Bailey, BLY, Bailey, Cline
Bailey. Loxsie Bailey, Christopher
Glenn Marts. Worthy Walker. Flodie
Romine, Harry Queen, William
Wayne Paugh, Fay cofRndafFer and
Oriel Brent Thrash.
Prof. Howard Curry Joined in the
exercises as three OF these graduates
belonged to his school. After the ex-
ercises at the church the graduates
held social hour in the school build
ing, that the people might admire
the work Of the school improvement
league.
The entire cost for gas lights, cur
tains, window shades, pictures, globe
maps, etc, was paid for by the
league, including the cost of 800 new
volumes for the library, which will
be opened at 4 o'clock on Saturday
evenings during vacation. In addi-
ton to this, Congressman Howard
Sutherland has sent fifty-five splendid
volumes. Congressman Nicely and
Senator Goff Will contribute public
documents.
The good people OF this splendid
old rural community appreciate any
effort that will give their boys and
girls the best chance possible.
Deacon Bailey, OF the Baptist
church, one OF the ten brothers noted
for their strong Baptist faith and
their loyalty to politics of their an
cestors, is not only leader in vocal
music, but a reckless chaffeur. The
deacon proved to Superintendent
and Prof. Fisher that he could make
the ten miles to Jane Lew without
much regard for the safety OF his
passengers, or his large Ford car
either. This is splendid community
and many admired the large portrait
of President Wilson which hangs IN
the principals room, besides an
equal sized portrait Of Lincoln,
whose life must ever linger in the
hearts and Affects OF grateful
people. No better beacon light for
country boy, than the kindly face
OF this Kentucky backwools boy
who became one of the worlds great
benefactors.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
WAYNE BROOKS
Nephew of Chief of Police
Brooks, Dies at His Home
in Parkersburg.

Wayne Brooks, 10 years old. nephew
Of Chief of Police Harry L. Brooks,
died last night at his home in Park
ersburg following a lengthy illness OF
pneumonia. according to telegram
received by Chief Brooks last night,
Young Brooks was well known in
this city, having visited here on sew
eral occasions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks will leave to-
morrow morning for Parkersburg to
attend the funeral. the exact time OF
which Is not yet known.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
CONFEDERATE
Dead Remembered by Chapter
and Boquet is Placed on
Jackson Tablet.

Memorial day was observed We'd
nesday by Stonewall Jackson chapter
OF the United Daughters of the Con-
federacy. Members of the chapter as
sembled at 10 O'Clock in the parish
house of Christ Episcopal church and
went in automobiles to the cemeteries,
where the graves of Confederate SOL
diers were decorated.
visit was also made to the site OF
Sonewall Jackson's birthplace on
West Main street, where the David
Davidson building now stands, and a
huge boquet Of white roses and ferns
was placed upon the bronze tablet
erected a few years ago by the chap
ter to mark the place,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
NEW FAIR GROUNDS

NEW FAIR GROUNDS, June o.
The members of the Vincent chapel
have an interesting contest on be-
tween the BlRes and the Reds for
Sunday school members, which will
continue until the last Sunday in June.
Supper is promised by the defeated
side, which will be free to all who de-
sire to partake, Tuesday evening after
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03

the contest is over.
Plans are being laid for a Baptist
church here, the completion of which
the people anxiously await. The Bap-
lists have a very interesting Sunday
school here with an enrolment of 100
and sessions in the school house.
Little Miss Dorice Queen has been
seriously i'll Of the mumps and her
recovery has been doubtful.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03

You should try Gandy's HOME
MADE Frankfort, Polish, Pure Pork,
Knockwurst and Bologna Sausage.
Also Minced, New England and Berlin
Ham. All Made from the best meats
in a Sanitary Way.
Opposite COZ Building.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
WEST MAIN STREET

Six four room flats, which bring a
monthly rent of $4,000. Good loca-
ton. values sure to increase, proper
ty always rented.
Nothing better offered in the way
OF an investment; will pay almost IA
per cent. For terms see me.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03

Kill the bed bugs! Use Green Death
literally and the job is done. No
stains, no lasting Odor and sure XIII.
s5s for pint squirt top can,-any re.
liable drug store.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
A natural feeling,
does it get you?"

Have you walked into clothing store,
spending 10 to 20 minutes trying to find
what you wanted-not finding a particular
suit, felt as though you were taking up too
much time, and have this feeling begin to
worry you? bill. .,...
This feeling won't get you'' when you
are in our store. Take as much time as you
need, and do it, feeling that you are welcome.
You will always find our statesmen ready
toassist you courteously, and they'll gladly
go out Of their way to please YOU Our line
ofClothcraft all-wool suits is large and COM
plete-real-value- priced $40 500 twill
be pleasure for you to examine these
clothes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
NO INDICTMENTS.

The grand jury is busy its second
day examining witnesses. No indict-
ments have been reported yet in court.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
KosKI IMPROVING.

Jake Koski, the Finlander who was
shot by highway robbers near the
Tin Plate Monday night is resting
easier in st. Mary's hospital today
and attending physicians have hopes
for his recovery. Although a dill
gent search has been made by the
officers for the guilty parties no clue
has been found as yet.
Havre in 1918 sent goods valued at
$3,059919 to the United States
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
No better time
to buy real estate
than now. Prices
are sing
daily.
VIRGINIA AVENUE

Eight rooms, bath and pantry.
Close to business center of the city
Handy to car lines, school ana
churches. A good home at reasona-
hle price.
PRICE $4,000
1-2 cash, balance l and years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-03
STEALEY HEIGHTs

STEALEY HEIGHTS
2 vacant lots. corner Duncan ave-
nue. and Hart street, each lot 40x120
feet.
PRICE $1,4Oo
Reasonable terms.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-10-22
Farmers WaEt All Time Of Agent
Given to Demonstration Work Next Year
Enthusiastic approval given demonstration work in this county dur
ING the present yearby farmers last Tuesday asked
county to help

district. Other farm matters were
discussed, in which practically ey-
cry one present took part. The meet
ing was probably the most signifi-
cant one ever held by the farmers
here in the history Of Lee county.
The following resolution, as re-
ported by the committee composed
Of Judge Martin and Mr.. J. NJ.
Cannon, was adopted:
The cotton farmers of Lee ccun.
ty, duly assembled in their Cotton
Growers Association, do urgently
request all bankers and supply men
incur county and adjacent territory
doing business in Lee county, to
cooperate with our association in
attaining the object in view. We
suggest that a most effective meth
Cd of cooperation will be to with
hold aid from those who will not
join our association, or a similar as
sociation, until they do become I'M
tied with such organizations, and
we further request our bankers and
supply men to organize themselves
along such lines as wisdom an
business prudence directs with a
view to supplementing and cooper
ating with out association and sim
liar associations organized underthe
lee County Plan"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-10-22
The School Fair.

AS Principal Of the l4eesburg
High School | wish to assure the
| fair management of our hearty CO.
operation in the move to have a
school fair in connection with our
regular fair to be held at Eeeshurg
October the thirty first, We intend
to make an exhibit and would urge
upon all the schools in the county
that they begin row to prepare
their material and make this fair a
real success.
Space will be provided for school
exhibits and everything indicates
that there will be sharp rivalry. for
some of the prizes. The trend Of
education has been toward the prac-
teal for the past few years, and no
one factor has contributed more t6
make this very desirable result true
than the county fair. / would espec-
tally urge upon every teacher not to
get the idea that your work is tno
insignificant to make a creditable
exhibit. My experience has been
that prizes on such occasions go to
the most unexpected quarters, hut
the matter of prize is not to be
really considered. The chief good is
going to come from the inspiration
and enthusiasm you will kindle in
your pupils by such an effort, and
the good results of the comparing
-of methods and ideas among teach
ers. Organize a domestic science
club among your girls and have ex-
hihits of cooking and sewing. Get
your boys interested in map draw
ing OF their county, ana IN prepar-
ing seed specimens from the knowl-
edge gained in the study Of Agricul-
ture. In your actual school work,
select your best examination papers
and illustrate your methods of teach
ing the various subjects, especially
those Of a scientific nature. Let us
all pull together and we will make
fine showingI have mentioned on
ly a few Of the possibilities. In plan
ming your exhibits you will doubt
less think Of many more. Make an
exhibit! w. II. BECKHAM.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-10-22
Burnt Cork Artists
viii AmlSe Audience
Rafting good minstrel slow is promised for
people here soon.

Under the supervision Of Mr.. W..
H. Beckham. principal Of the local
school, an amateur minstrel show
will be given at The school auditori-
um the night Of October 30. This
will be the first day Of the county
fair, and an unusually large crowd
is expected to attend. Halloween
spooks will also be abroad that
night.
A most pleasing performance is
being gotten ready for The people Of
town and county. The minstrel
performers include a large number
of the most talented and clever
young men of the town, who will
be seen at their best ina varied and
attractive series Of burnt-cork spec
ialties and kindred stunts.
The crop of jokes to be sprung on
the crowd is said to be especially
good, and many a laugh is promised
for the merry crowd that attends.
Mr.. Beckham was a member Of the
Harvard Glee Club for several sea
sons, and he has itupon a mini
strel siiowas the most popular and
laughable performance that can be
given to aid in raising funds for
certain school expenses.
The admission fee is Is cents for
adults and 15cents for children. No
seats will he reserved, but a cordial
invitation is extended to all as it is
planned to have sufficiently large
of seats to accommodate all
who come. All money secured above
the expenses incurred in giving the
performance will be turned over to
the school fund, so that no worthier
cause could be the beneficiary Of the
fuu-makers.