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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24
viii jump the Fence.

A story which comes from Hunt.
ineton, the home of William F. Hite
throws an interesting sldelight on the
esteem in which the senatorial candi-
date Is held by his home people. In
Huntington 1t is quite n common
thing to hear Democrats of standing
remark that II Mr.. Hite is nominated
they will vote for him in November.
Hundreds will say this. But there Ia
still a. more remarkable situation in
that city, and, no doubt, 1t exists in
duplicate in practically every other
part of West Virginia.
Prominent Democrats can be
found in Huntington who will openly
assert their intention of going into
the primary as Republicans-bec
they want to support Mr. Hite, and,
furthermore, because since they con.
cede the state must have a Republi,
can governor, they want Robinson
These men are willing to sacrifice
party regularity, or to change
parties, II need be, so deeply are
they interested in Mr.. Hite's candi-
dacy, and SO thoroughly are they
wrought upon by the difference APP
parent in the gubernatorial candiA
dates. In this they act voluntarily
and speak frankly. They are men
of affairs who are in absolute con-
troll of their own sovereignty.
And still every one of these men
will tell you that no man has done
more than Mr.. Hite to keep the Re-
publican party strong in the Hunt
Ing district. They will admit, too
that Judge Robinson represents all
that is traditional and all that Is
modern in Republican principles
But they are going to do 1t, never
theless,
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After all is said and done, how re.
freshing 1t is to have n candidate fol
office who is offering himself solely
on his ability to serve his state. Such
candidate is William +. HIte, OF
Cabell county. Mr.. Hite IL essential.
" a business mans candidate" be.
cause he is an experienced business
man himself man who has made
sure enough success in the bust
ness world; not of midiocre or aver
age ability, but Of pronounced,
proved ability, able to successfully
cope with the big questions that ever
perplex n nation the size of this one.
With Mr.. Hite in the Senate West
Virginia will be represented by a
forceful and able man. says the
Buckhannon Delta.
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Bowers a National MN.

The Republicans in the Second
congressional district have nomi-
mated a national man for Congress
while the Democrats have nominated
only state man. The difference is
worthy of note; for, II the Republl-
can nominee wins, he will go into
Congress with a national reputation,
while il the Democrats nominee,
wins, he will go into Congress un-
known outside his own state.
The action OF the Republicans In
that district is receiving attention
outside this state, while that Of the
Democrats of the district gets scarce
~ more extended notice than that
given by the district.
AS an evidence of the esteem in
which the Republican nominee is
held outside his state, and everybody
esteems him in the state. the Tcle-
gram reproduces the following from
a Maryland newspaper:
Staunch Republicans will view
with satisfaction the nomination of
the Hon. George NJ. Bowers for the
Second congressional district, West
Virginia. to ill the unexpired term
OF the late William G. ("Junior')
Brown. Mr.. Bowers, who Is we'll and
favorably known all throughout his
district as an active protectionist.
combined with which Is n staunch
and answering Republication, Is
that type of man who honors a COIN
munity as its representative IN the
halls OF Congress. He served as fish
commissioner under Presidents Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt and his record
throughout is without stain that
might bar him from further distinc-
ton at the hands Of the voters of his
district. The district is Republican
and. since 1894, has been represented
in Congress by Republicans. except
during two terms, when Col. Tom
Davis and the late Junior" Brown,
Democrats, were elected 10 Con-
gress.
Mr. Bowers. as a consistent Re
nnhinsn In a Republican district, and
an ardent protectionlst OF that kind
which tends to build up the business
interests OF the community, Ia OPP
posed by the Hon. Samuel Woods
on free trade platform. AS mat
ter of selection upon these points
alone, undoubtedly the good sense
of the voters will turn toward Mr.,
Bowers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24
The Doctor Calls
1t "Auto=intoxi=

cation" 1T means self
poisoning-an ailment that
Is almost universal with
men and women Of sedent-
airy employment. Its cause
isthe dailyintake oflndigest-
ible foods. Mineral oils and
saline laxatives will not cure
it. Help Nature to clean
out the poisons by eating
Shredded Wheat Biscuit, a
food that builds healthy It's
sue and keeps the bowels
sweet and clean. The per-
feet food of health and
strength for youngsters and
grown-ups, for men who
work with hand or brain.
1t Is ready-cooked and
ready to serve. Made at
Niagara Falls, N. Y.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24
CHARTERS
Are Issued by the Secretary of
State to Wheeling and Hunt
ington Organizations.

CHARLESTON, April ga GER
tlficate Of incorporation has been is
sued by the secretary OF state to the
Society of st. Vincent De st, Paul, of
Wheeling, which proposes to investi-
gate applications for charity and re-
fer them to the proper channels for
relief. There is no authorized cap
ital. The corporation proposes to as
sist in educating the poor and to buy
and deal in land.
A charter has been issued to the
Huntington Country Club, Of Huting,
ton, which proposes to establish and
maintain golf links, tennis court
bowling alleys and other games oil
physical developments.
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|. CHARLESTON: General good
roads day in West Virginia will be
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 16 and
A proclamation will be issued
by Governor Hatfield setting apart
these days on which improvements
will be made on the highways in ev-
cry county. For the last two years
it has been the custom for volunteers
to assist in road improvement in their
respective communities. In May,
1914, thousands of men worked, and
in instances, effective improvements
were either completed or started 30
that they were finished later under
supervision of the county courts,
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ate and that demand will come
from the Wheeling convention that
he be a candidate has met the dismal
failure 1t 80 richly merited. Governor
Hatfield himself, from up in Mellow
ell county, where he was spending a
few days, stamped as "preposterous"
the report emanatlns from Washing
ton TO the effect that he would get
into the race through the Wheeling
convention, and that petitions look
Ing to that end were then being cir
culated In counties OF the southern
| end of the state. Said the governor:
This report is preposterous, Just,
The same as most all other reports
that come from the same source. l
have repeatedly stated that / am not
n candidate for United States senator
or anything else. My only interest
10 to see the Republican party nomi-
nate men of the right calibre to lead
the fight In the coming election. The
Washington report is just another
Democratic grapevine and ! do not
consider 1t worthy of attention."
The Charleston Post, accredited by
the Democratic newspapers ms the
Official organ" OF the administration,
on Thursday. April 90, the day fol-
lowing the governors denial OF the
report. published as It's lead editor
ial n strong disclaimer OF any such
Intention or hope on tho part Of Gov
ernor Hatfield or hiG friends, saying
In part:
Governor Hatfield has snid tiiuo
and again that he is not, Gnd will net
be candidate for any Office this yoRr.
The governor is known rs u man OF
his word in matters of thls kind. HRv-
ing aided in bringing about tho cam
dtdacy Of William f. Hlte for tho
Senate, and now doing all that no
can consistently do to further this
candidacy, and recognizing In Mr.
Hite a man well fitted for the ardu-
GUS duties that fall to the lot Of
senators, 1t stands to reason that
Governor Hatfield could not listen to
the call. even of state convention
urging his candidacy. should such n
thing come to pass. The charges OF
the Democracy that the governor Is
fostering a movement of this kind is
sublimely ridiculous, and should he
accepted by Repu blicans as absolute
ly without foundation. 1t Is, how
ever, only in keeping with the meth
cd or procedure mapped out by the
Democracy for It's sweet-scented self
in this campaign. Possessing. as II
does the knowledge that certain de-
feat is awaiting 1t in the November
election, no matter who may be the
successful Republican candidates In
the June primary, the Democracy flies
to canards of the cheapest sort to
muddy the clearing waters of Repub-
licanlsm in West Virginia. A Re-
publican who can be taken in by
OF the kind is gullible be-
yond belief"
Not few Republicans of the state
see in this latest attempt OF the
Democracy to dlsQuiet Republican
politics conspiracy planned by So
called Republican candidates them
selves, n conspiracy Matched In the
hope of injurlng the ever-growing
of Judge Robinson for
the governorship and of Mr.. Hite for
the senatorship. But 1t will not work
except to work harm to the con-
spirators. Already 1t has reacted
strongly in favor of the leading can
didates for these high offices, who,
It may now be reasonably predicted,
will be the winners in the June pri-
mary election
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

To the Voters of Clark District, Harrison
County:
Constable for Clark District, on the Re-
publican ticket, subject to the primary
election June o. 1915. l most earnestly ask
your support and influence, and IL nomi.
mated and elected, 1 not only promise t.
discharge faithfully and fearlessly the
duties OF the office, but will give my very
best service to all the people
Clarkbsurg, W. Va.
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FAIRMoNT: well, I've gone and
done 1t, and l don't care" said Bur-
ley o. Hess, SO, as he passed through
the bedroom Of his father-in-law,
Hiram Butcher, of l01 Spring street.
The meaning was soon apparent, for
Hess dropped dying upon the door
step and expired in short time. He
had swallowed poison. 1t is believed
he became demented while depressed
by illness.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24
TO ASSESS RAILROADS.

Secretary of State Reed announces
that the board of public works will
be in session in the governors rooms
in the capitol at Charleston May S
and 0, for the purpose of hearing
representatives of the railroads and
other public service corporations
relative to their assessments. Any
one interested has the privilege OF
attending.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24
YATEs.sNiITHERs.

David Yates, colored and Miss Mag
gle Smithers, colofed, were united in
marriage at o'clock Saturday even
Ing at the home of the BRIDES moth
or, Mrs. Catherine Smithers, Of
Broad Oaks. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. R. French
Hurley, pastor Of Pride's chapel, Az
rican Methodist Episcopal church.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24
Preposterous neports silenced,

The abortive attempt OF leading
Democratic newspapers of the state,
abetted by certain Washington cor
respondent to the same newspapers,
to make 1t appear that Governor Hat
field is quietly seeking to become n
candidate for the United States SEN
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

am d candidate FOR the nomination
for Prosecuting Attorney OF Harrison
County, West Virginia, on the Republican
ticket. subject 70 the primary election,
June 0, 1915, Am a native Of Harrison
county politics, d Republican, education.
LIB. or the State University; experience.
fourteen years Of actual practice In thia
county, and repeatedly Eoliclt invcstiga-
ton, and your vote Ind influence, and IL
elected, 1 promise a faithful. fearless and
impartial discharge OF the dutlgB Of lie
ONCE TO the best VI my ability.
w. n. CoNAWAY,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

am candidate Tor the nomination for
the House OF Delegates for Harrison COun-
ty on the Republican ticket, subject to the
primary election, June U, 1915, ana respects
iully solicit your vote and influence.
GEORGE W. sTURM.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

l am candidate for the Republican
nomination for Constable for Coal District,
Harrison County, subject to the will OF the
voters at the primary 10 be held June q,
1915. II nominated and elected, 1 promise
that l will devote my entire time to the
discharge Of my duties, us such officer.
BLAINE KEARSS.
75e W est Pike St., Clarksburg, W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24
Clay District, sGinastoa, ' W T. va MHNDAhh'

am a candidate for the Republican
nomihation for Assessor OF Harrison Coun-
.; and IN announcing my candidacy. fuIIy
realize the importance OF that Office 10
every citizen OF the county. a word in my
behalf wall be much appreciated.
IRA L, SNyIGER
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

For Justice of the Peace, Clark District
County:
1 desire to announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination for Justice of
the Peace Tor Clark District, Harrison
June 9th, 1916. In aspiring 10 this ofice
l do SO with full knowledge OF Its respon.
sibillties and importance, and II nominal.
ed and elected, promise you as a servant
Of ALL the people OF Clark district. tLat
l will fulfill eyery duty OF the office faith
fully and IsarleBsly. 1 Will greatly appre-
c1ate your vote and influence.
w. y. sTRALEY,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24
Logan, W. Va


am n candidate for the Republican
nomination for State Treasurer, subject 10
the primary election June u, 1910, aud ear
nestIy solicit the support and influence Of
the voters OF West Virginia.
ELLIS a. YosT.
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CIarksburg. W. Va. W


am candidate for the nomination for
the Republican Primary of June 8, 1915
IL nominated and elected, / promise YOU.
as servant Of the people, that Will fuI.
III every duty Of the otIlce faithfully and
iearlessly. 1 ask your support.
4. +. MARTIN.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24
c,..,... housToN GoFF YOUNG.

1 am q candidate for the Republican
TO the primary election, June q, 1919.
believe In the principles Of the great Re-
publican party Hnd Its platform shall be
my platform. ] VIII APPRECIATE your vote
and influence.
NIKE Il. KING.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

1 am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Justice OF the Peace OF
Coal District in the primary election to be
held June q, and earnestly solicit the s,n.
port OF my friends, l promise, II elected
TO discharge the duties OF the Office, as i
have endeavored to do in the past, without
fear. favor or Partially. My past rec
ord is my platform.
WILLIAM E. STARCHER.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

! hereby announce that am candidate
Senate In the Twelfth Senatorial District,
composed OF the Counties OF DOddrLdge,
Harrison and Lewis, subject to the Primary
election on the 9TH day OF June, 1910.
WALLACE u. GRIBBLE. d.
West Union,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

desire to announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination for Justice OF
the Peace for Coal District, Harrison Coun-
ty, subject to the primary TO be held June
q, 1916. L will greatly appreciate your vote
and Influence. .
ROBERT McCLUNG, sr.
Cl,rkshurp w Vn
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

am candidate for the Republican
nomination for Constable for Coal District
Harrison County, subject to the Primary
election June q, 1916, and will appreciate
your vote and influence.
1913 School Street
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slkins, W. v
For Attorney General

1 am n candidate for the Republican
Eirgiuia, subject to the primary, juno O.
lDlU. and solicit your vote Gnd Influence.
BLRk 3. STATuEkS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

am candidate for the nomination for
Justice Of the Peace or Clark District on
the Republican ticket, >ubJect to the Pri-
mary election to be held June 9th, 1916
All Kindness shown me VIII be appreciated
ROBERT Is. MARTIN.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

1 am candidate for the Republican
nomination for member Of the House OF
Delegates for Harrison County, subject 10
spectfIiIy solicit your vote ard influence,
Clarksburg, w. Va.
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WILLIAM E. srARcuER.


l hereby announce my candIdacv Tor tho
kepubllcan nomination for Constable Of
Clark District, Harrison County, subject
to The. Will Of the voters at the primary
ed and elected ] will give prompt attention
to all papers, etc. that are placed in nv
hands. Your votes and influence resnecf,
fully solicited. Thanking you In advance
respectfully yours,
5l3 E. Main Street. " 0FADH'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

For Justice of the Peace, Coal District
l am candidate for the Republicans
nomination Tor Justice of the Peace OF
Coal District, subject to the primary elec-
don, June y, 1910. Your vote and intiu-
enCe Is respectfully solicited.
CARL Is. JOHNSON.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

nomination for member OF the House OF
Delegates for Harrison county, subject to
the primary election, June d, 1910, aud re-
specially solicit your support.
FRED 4. SHELTER.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

1 desire to announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination for Justice of
the Peace for Coal District, Harrison
County, subject to the primary to be held
June y, 1910. Your vote and influence Is
respectfully solicited.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

am q candidate Tor the Republican
nomination for governor VI West Virginia,
subject 70 the Primary election TO DO held
june Y, lDle. und respectfully solicit y0uf
support.
a. A LILLY.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24
MONDAY, APRIL "a, 1916.
An Evening Echo.

1t is better to be silent on points
we understand than put to shame by
being questioned upon things OF
which we are ignorant. --SAADI.
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Hepzibah, ". Va.

am a candidate for tho Republican
nomination for assessor of Harrison coun.
~, subject to the primary election june
=. ui0, and respectfully solicit your vote
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

hereby announce my candidacy for the
Republican nomination for Constable OF
Coal District, Harrison County, subject to
the primary election to be held June 9th,
1916, and IL nominated and elected prom
Use to faithfully and honestly discharge
tho duties Of the ONCE. Your support is
solicited.
ELDEN d. wTCKoFF.
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Ray L. sTRoTnER.

am n candidate for the nomination for
Prosecuting Attorney of Harrison County
on the Republican ticket, subject to tho
primary election, June U, 1916, and respect.
iuIIy solicit your YOte and influence.
c,..L. ~, WILL Z. NORRIS,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

The Telegram has been authorized to an.
Clarksburg, Harrison County, fof the Re
publican nomination for Congress from the
Third Congregational district sf West VIZ
Eiuig.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

Congressman.at-L Large Howard suther-
land announces his candidacy for tile
United States Senate subject TO Republican
primary, June u. Your vote and influence
earnestly solicited.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24
Weston. W. Va.

l am candidate for the nomination for
attorney general OF West Virginia, subject
to the Republican primary election, June g.
ly10, and will appreciate your vote and
support.
Il. T. ENGLAND.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

am candidate for the Republican
nomination for County Commlssioner. sub
1ect 10 the primary election OF June 0.
1916, and respectfully solicit the support OF
the Republicans Of Harrison county.
DORSEY w, CORK
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

I hereby respectfully announce my can.
attorney Of Harrison County, subject 20
the viii Of Republicans ut the primary
election, June 9th. 1915, aud desire II
known that II nominated and elected. /
will not ask for a second term. earnest
ly solicit the vote and influence OF eYsry
Republican IN the county and pledge my.
self to keep faithfully the trust II reposed
that / will give my best enorts Ia the fafI
campaign for Republican Eucesss whether
fad nnF
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24
RENEWED PROSPERITY.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. Ape.
24.-High sugar prices are
bringing renewed prosperity to
Porto Rico. Bank clearings
during the first three months
OF this year have increased S5.-
100000 over the same three
months last year and totaled
s1s,550,000.
4, {. i, I. !. :. :. Z. I. i. 1. I. !. !.
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Mineral. W. Va.

1 nm candidate for the Republican
nomination for the House OF Delegates for
Harrison County, subject to the primary
election, June D. 1915. ] solicit the active
support and influence Of my friends.
Il. III. FISHER. g,
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clarksbuSS ", Vi. "' o'pEN'

desire te announce my candidacy for
Harrison County, subject 20 the DrInIaSy
to be held on June ., 1916.
In aspiring to this Office l do SO with n
full knowledge Of Its importance and Of he
responsibilities. II nominated and sIecttas55
l shall at all times give my personal NJ
tention to the discharge Of my duties. ~
campaign will be conducted In a spirit Il
fairness and with due regard Tor the lights
Of others.
1 earnestly solicit yOus vote and i.au.
ence.
Clarksburg, ". Va.
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STATE OFFICES


am n candidate Tor tLs nomination foi
g0VVFnor OF West YirEihla Vn the hspub-
liGan ticket, subject 10 tic primary eleC.
uon, June y, 1915, and respectfully soligii
ySaI rst9 and innusaes --...,
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JHN q, BOUTUFRN

/ am candidate for the Neuublican
nomination for the ONCE OF ProsecutIng
the general primary electioI to Ge held
June y, 1910 The ca=eTuI confederation
and the support OF the voters Of the parfy
10 earnestly solicited.
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lecEisy. W. Va.


for the ltopLbIIcan noInInatiOn Tor Deere
tary Of state. l was born ON u Harrison
County farm and appeal TO tho voters Of
that county for support N tho primary on
Juns q.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24
COUNTY OFFICES


To the Voters OF Harrison County,
! hereby announce my candidacy for ths
Republican nomination for Sheriff Of aar-
Risen county, subject to the decision OF the
., 1915, / most earnestly ask your sinnnrt
aud influence, and II nominated and siect'
ed, not only promise 10 discharge faiih.
FULLY and feaFleSsly the duties OF the ofHca
but will give my very best service to MI
the people,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-24

lam a candidate for nomination for Con-
stable for Coal District. Harrison County,
on the Republican ticket, subject to the
Republican Primary to be held June q,
1916, and earnestly solicit your support In
my behalf.