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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24
THE COURAGE OF SCIENCE

/ Henry Seton Thompson, or Thomp-
son Seton Henry, or Seton Henry
Thompson, or Thompson Henry Sc
ton-well, whatever the combina-
ton for this day happens to be-
says that a bulldog is the best of all
fighters. Better than tiger, or a
lion, or a bear, or a catamount, or
T. r.
But I'll back science against a
bulldog for stick-to-it-iveness and
courage. 1t never knows when it is
licked. Never stops digging into
things for new facts.
Here is sample of what l mean.
There. comes to me from noted col
lege professor in New Jersey who is
a botanist the theory that the longer
1t takes a man or woman to develop
the more likely that man or woman
is to be untrue to form.
Put it this way: A boy who quick
ly grows to manhood is likely to be
more staple individual than one who
does not mature until later in life.
How did the professor find out?
He hitched science to beans, peas and
other botanical specimens and dis
covered that the plants which grow
the quickest run truest to type. He
finds also, or science finds for him,
that the plants that require long
while to grow up are too much af-
fected by varying environments to
remain four-square with their true
type.
So this formula results: Races of
men in hot countries develop more
rapidly than races in cold lands;
therefore, the hot chaps are the more
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

staple! When we read of a new revo-
luton in Central America every
morning It would seem as If science
were perpetrating Bill Nye joke.
But didn't say science is full Of
courage? 1t will fight an apparent
fact as well as weakened fallacy
in order to get at the Girard
in the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

1t may be all right to slip out and
slip back and no one be the wiser,
but it's hard to explain that you
we're taking the other fellows lady
friend home when the machine skid
ded and threw you all into the curb
ing where the M. D. or the ambu-
lance found you.-Arkansas City
Traveller.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24
OVER THE STATE J

/ looked in on social hop for a
few minutes the other night; and l
observed that while the dancing has
changed a whole lot since used to
swing 'em around, the hugging looks
about the same as it always did,
Tom Thompson.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

A Missouri paper comes out and
brazenly states that the women Of to-
day "outstrip their predecessors. I"
However, taking the classic garb Of
Mother Eve as a basis, we modify the
statement to read, trying to emulate
their predecessors. = Minneapolis
Better way.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

]. w. Farmer, Ford agent at Pratt,
has recently purchased model N
Ford, which is one Of the first two
ever brought to Pratt county. 1t was
put out about ten years ago and 1t
is estimated that 1t has run about
800, 900 miles. The car has the orig
inal motor, wheels and axles that
it had when it left the factory. Mr..
Farmer sold the first two Fords in
Pratt county and will keep this one
on exhibition at his garage to show
the lasting qualities Of the famous
Tin Lizzies." The other car is
owned by Ray Voran at Pretty Prair-
lie, and is still in use every day
Greensburg Signal,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

you never miss the water till the
we'll runs dry" and by the same tok-
en you never miss the lights until an
accident happens to the light plant
and the juice is cut off. Until re-
Gently accidents came pretty regular
to Guymon's light plant, but since
the last change in men to run the
big engines we have enjoyed service
second to none in towns of our size.
But this week we have been mighty
shy Of water pressure for some rea-
son. If there's anything a person
really likes 1t is to step up to hyd-
rant, turn the faucet and have the
water drip like sorghum in January.
-Guymon Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Schearck left
last week for Liberal where MIR.
Schearck has some work to do for
that city. Mr.. schearck has had
charge of the electric and water in
stallation work for the past year and
many are sorry to see himself and
wife leave.-Pratt Union.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

The strictly correct wardrobe for
an American gentleman the coming
summer will cost $4,000, which
means, among other things, that no
one outside of Congressman Dudley
Doolittle of the Fourth district will
be able to qualify in Kansas.-Cha-
mute Tribune,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

II you have any kind Of q graft, or
q legitimate business, you may not
do much with 1t by soliciting in your
home community where you are well
known and where you would have to
make good" but you might do well
where you are not known. A stranger
with the smooth talk, no matter
whether 1t is true or not, can come
in and work 'em nearly every time.
Why is it that the neighbor is the
only one who must not make legiti-
mate probationary Springs Star.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

the sparks ignited tank Of gasoline.
The company soon had the flames
under control and no damage was
done to the plant.-Buckiin Banner.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

Plenty of people boldly and un-
blushingly ask newspaper for fifty
or seventy-five cents worth Of adyer-
Using free, who would not think of
asking the grocer for dimes worth
of crackers or the banker for the
loan of a ten dollar bill for thirty
days without Interest,". l.. Napier.
Passing through military hospi-
tai distinguished visitor noticed a
private in one of the Irish regiments
who had been terribly injured.
"That's bad case, what are you go
ing to do with him?" inquired the
visitor. Hes going back" replied
the orderly. Going back!" Eyes,
he thinks he knows who done it,
Country Gentleman.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

The party with the fool prayer on
a postal card is agains invading this
part of the country. 1t is the old
gag about sending to nine friends on
nine days, and carries the usual fool
promise of disaster If you fail and
reward IL you perform, and admon-
ishes not to break the "chain." The
similarity of these idiotic schemes
would indicate that they are framed
up by the same party and it would
seem that he occasionally breaks his
chain OF he would not be able to get
out Of the bug house to start a new
scheme from time to time.-Staffor
Courier.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

Last Friday evening the fire de-
partment was called to the light
plant. The blaze was caused by the
backfring Of one Of the engines and
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

We are reliably informed that
there will be another new brick
building erected on West Main street
in the near future. We are glad to
see these new business houses going
up, but what gets our goat is where
the people who occupy these business
houses are going to live. There isn't
vacant house in town that is fit to
live in. OF course there have been
few new residences built in the
past few months, but not near
enough to supply the demand. AS
we said last week, people are want
ing to locate here, but can't find
houses to live in.-Texhoma Argus.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

Nell Wright, president of the Hans
ford State Bank, was in town this
week on business matters with Here
ley & friedrich. The bank with
which he is associated is to be reor-
ganized into a National Bank with
a largely increased capital stock. We
understand that great developments
along the same line are also in con-
temptation for this town, whereby
the capital stock of our banking in
terest may be increased to possibly
several hundred thousand dollars,
with facilities for taking care of all
the loan business for this part of the
country without the need of the for
eign loan companies. - Ochiltree
News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24
CONTEMPORARY COMMENT

At about o'clock this morning
fire broke out in the stable OF e. S.
Trollinger, residing south of Bethany
school house, destroying the build
ing, together with several sets OF
harness and other property. FiV,
horses were burned to death and two
others so badly burned 1t is doubtful
II they will ever be of much use. 1t
seems that some of the folks were
preparing to make trip to Liberal,
had been to the stable, fed and har-
messed the horses and gone to the
house for breakfast, leaving light
ed lantern in the barn. 1t Is thought
that the lantern either upset or ex-
ploded, thus setting the stable ON
fire. This is hard blow to Mr.. Troll
linger and the people here sympa-
thize with him in his loss.-Beaver
County Republican.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

w. ]. Fitzgerald of Dodge City,
who purchased the $4,000 issue of
city bonds last fall, was here Monday
night on business with the city coun-
Gil. Fitzgerald is usually well in
touch with affairs in western Kan
sas and expressed his opinion that
the building of the Santa Fe from
Satanic out through Grant and STAN
ton counties will begin before many
months but that this branch would
not be extended for several years.
Hugoton Hermes.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

Walt Mason is learning to drive
his new car. He has got it now so
that it can fox-trot and climb trees,
and take a five-board fence. When
he gets it so that it never misses
chicken, dog or hayrack, he will
feel that he is able to go out on a
tour. His first tour will be through
Nemaha county, where he used to
work on farm for $12 month. His
idea is to get his klaxon oiled and
go up and down past that farm honk-
ing for an hour or so to show the
farmer who used to- hire Walt that
he was worth at least $14 month!
He tried to get that much money
several times and failed, and now he
thinks, by riding up in front of the
house in his new touring car, he will
be in fair way to get the coveted
raise.-Emporia Gazette.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

Already the question of having the
next legislature cut down the mum
Der of judicial districts in Kansas is
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-24

The wholesale Endorsement of hot
water certainly must delight the soul
of one well-known Kansan-Col. Ed
Greer, of Winfield. People who have
admired the magnificent physique,
the elastic step, the never-failing
supply of pep" and the remarkable
youthful vigor of this Winfield patri-
arch have no doubt often wondered
at the secret Of 1t all. Be it known,
fellow Kansans, the secret of it all is
hot water. Colonel Greer, while he
never applied for patent or a copy
right, is the originator of the "hot
water idea," and for the last forty
years or more has drunk full gallon
of it each morning when arising
from the downy couch, few more
gallons during the days activities,
and then another gallon or two just
before retiring to gentle slumber.-
Chanute Tribune.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
Continued on page 81
ALL VOTE
For Workmen's Compensation
Bill except Sutherland, Ab-
sent, and Moss, Paired.

WASHINGTON, July 15-The en-
tire West Virginia delegation In the
House voted for the workmen's com
nensation bill, except Congressman
Sutherland, who was absent at the
fine and Congressman Moss, who
was paired in favor Of it. Mr.. suth-
erlapd favored it also, although he
missed the vote on it, and when 1t
comes back from the Senate Will so
announce, so as to set himself right
in the official record. There were
but three votes cast against 1t IN the
entire House membership.
Congressman Edward Cooper was
particularly interested in the passage
If the bill. Although one Of the larg-
est employees of labor in West Virgin
IN he has a record on the compensa-
ton subject which dates back to long
before the time he was a congress-
man. In the last session of the leg
stature under the Glasscock regime
Mr. Cooper stumped the Fifth con-
gressional district with DR.. Hatfield
advocating the passage of work
mems compensation law in West Vir.
rinia. His speeches on the subject
delivered at that time were praised
as being clear and convincing argu-
ments, chock full of logical reason
ing and practical exposition.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
CLARKE NOMINATED
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE
And "DopesterS" Who Were So
Sure about John W. Davis
Are Wrong as Usual.

WASHINGTON, July 15-J. II.
Clarke, United States district judge
at Cleveland. o., was nominted by
President Wilson Friday as an asso-
ciate justice of the supreme court to
succeed former Justice Hughes, the
Republican nominee for the presi-
dancy.
John Hessen Clarke was born at
Lisbon, O., September is, 1857, grad
uated at Western Reserve University
in 1877 and was admitted to the Ohio
bar in 1873. Up to the time Of his ap-
pointmcnt as district judge in 1914
he practiced law in the courts of
Ohio, having large and varied prac-
tice.
In politics he has been lifelong
Democrat and ran against Mark Han
ma for the United States Senate in
1903. A sketch of his life given out
at the White House Friday says he
has been conspicuous in progressive
movements in Ohio and in the nation
at large" and probably is the most
gifted orator in Ohio" Since becom-
ing district Judge in Cleveland he has
taken especial interest in the natur-
alization and Americanization OF for
eign born citizens.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
First Annual Banquet.

Compllmenting the Frank E. Ar
nett class of the Washington Irving
high school, the first annual ban
uuet of the Clarksburg High School
AlumnIa Association was held last
evening in the large dining room OF
the Waldo hotel. The long banquet
table was beautified with gladiolas
laid for eighty-four guests.
During the seating of the members
of the alumni brilliant program of
music was played by the Farrell or
chestra, and graduates from the class
of '84 down to '16 were in attend
ance.
Claude w. Gore presided as toast
master, and gave few remarks that
were pleasingly received. Edgar F.
Hood welcomed the class of '16,
known as the Frank Arnett Glass,
and was most gracious in wishing
them great success in all their walks
of life Cecil Richards, president
of the Frank e. Arnett Glass, gave a
pleasing address of acceptance, which
was followed by a short address by
Frank E. Arnett, announcing he was
returning to Washington Irving
next year to take post graduate
course.
A very interesting talk was given
by Mrs. B. F. Robinson of the class
of '84, which was composed of her
self, Elliott Northcott, of the West
Virginia public service commission
at Charleston; Edward Thomas OF
Bridgeport; Miss Icie Alexander and
Mrs. A. C. Moore. The president OF
the city board of education emphasize
ed in a short address the Importance
of corporation between the alumni
association and the board Professor
J. A. jackson, the new city superin-
tendent of schools, made a pleasing
and good impression on all who
heard him.
A very witty address was made by
Professor Orie McConkey principal OF
the high school, and it was received
with great applause by the students
Among others who spoke were
Glen F. Williams and Laurence
lynch. who were most compliment
lary to the direction and teachings
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
ThedfOrd's HIaek,Draught.

McDm, val suffered for severll
years" says Ms. ]. b. Whitaker, o.
his place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me to Try
Thcdiofd'S Black Draught, which did,
and found it to be the best family nledi-
cine for young and old.
keep Blnck-Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel z
little bad, fhey ask me for dose, and L
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell OF sick.
neSS in oar family, since We commenced
using Black Dralght."
Thedinrd's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regII-
late weak Stonlachs, aid digestion, re
lleve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea.
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
n has been In constant Use for more
than 10 years, and has benefited more
thin a million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black Draught. Price only 25c. Octa
Package to-day. NCIb
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
Grove officers.

The following officers have been
chosen for White Lily grove No. 10
of the Ladies Circle of the Woodmen
of the World, which was instituted a
recent night in the Robinson hall by
Mrs. Lucy Forman, Of Morgantown,
district deputy, assisted by Mrs.
Charles Floyd, of Adamston:
Past guardian = Mrs. Sarah Am
bers.
Advisory lieutenant-Mrs. Ella
Adams.
Banker-Mrs. Hattie McClung.
Clerk-Mrs. Resa Coffman.
Attendaut-Mrs. Joseph McYicker'
Assistant attendant-Mtss Fora
Oldaker.
sentry-Mrs. Carrie Dodd.
Other officers are to be elected at
the next regular meeting.
The grove has arranged to hold Its
regular meetings on the first and
third Fridays of each month in the
Robinson hall.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
CONTRACT
Is Awarded American Firm to
Build Boulevard in
China.
(correspopdence Of Associated Press

PICKING, July 15.-An American
firm has closed contract with the
Chinese government to construct
eighty miles of boulevard connect
Ing Picking with the western hills
and the Marco Polo bridge, one oil
the most famous bridges on the Han
river. The new boulevard system
will give Picking circular boule-
ward system and afford transporta-
tion to a large new suburban resi-
dence section in the foothills west Of
the Chinese capital.
The contract also includes the
right to operate motor buses on the
new boulevard, which will touch the
Summer palace, Using Hua College,
which was established with the
Boxer indemnity refunded by the
American government, and many
other places of interest to visitors
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
mem OF FIRST
REGIMENT Which May Be Mus
tered Out Apply for Enlist
ment in the Second.

CHARLESTON, July 15.-Reports
that the First infantry would be mus
tered out Of the state service and n
new military organization formed
were neither confirmed nor denied at
the mobilization camp Friday al
though 1t was said that numbers Of
men from the First were making ap-
pllcatlon for transfer to the Second.
Arrangements were being made to
accept such men after they have
been discharged from the old COM
mand.
Twenty recruits arrived in camp
and were turned over to the examin-
ing surgeon. They came from the
coal towns of Mingo and Mcdowell
counties.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
FOLLY TO STRIKE
Declares Bruce, a Delegate, on
Account Of Probable Absorb
ton of Coal Company.

PITTSBURG, July 15.-DeclarIng
that the Frick Coal and Coke Com
pany, the coke-making subsidiary OF
the United States Steel Corporation,
was negotiating for the absorption of
the Pittsburg Coal Company, Leroy
X. Bruce, a delegate told the con-
vention of United Mine Workers here
Friday that it would be folly for them
to strike against the New York agree
ment. Other speakers pointed out
that since strike would not have
the financial support of the national
organization the miners would ex-
perience difficulty in raising the
$l5O,O0O a week which suspension
would require. The delegates who
represent $4,000 union miners in the
Pittsburg district hope to reach u
vote on the strike question late Fri
day
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
CONGRESS- TO END
Soon as That. Body Has About
Completed All Work VIII
son Wants Done.

WASHINGTON, July 10. - Demo-
cratic Leader KitchIn reported to
President Wilson Friday that with the
passage Of the corrupt practices bill
The House will have completed the en-
tire legislative program suggested to
Congress by the president He asked
il any additional legislation was de-
sired and Mr.. Wilson replied that ho
was satisfied with the work done by
the House and had no further recon-
mendation.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
DAM BILL
Regulating Water Power De-
veIopment in Navigable
Streams Passes.

WASHINGTON, July 15.-The gen-
eral dam bill amended from the form
in which 1t passed the Senate regu-
lating water power development in
navigable streams was passed by the
House Friday 81 to II.
The bill which provides for sys-
tenn of leases under government reg
ulation Of rates and practices is de-
signed to induce investments of pri-
vate capital in the development Of
water power.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
Chamberlain's Cole, Cholera and
Dinrrhoea Remedy.
EYerY Family WIthOut eXcePt

Every family without exception
should keep this preparation at hand
during the hot weather Of the sum
mer months. Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Is
worth many times its cost when need
ed and is almost certain to be needed
before tho summer is over 1t has no
superior for the purposes for which
1t Is intended. Buy 1t now. Obtain
able everywhere, Advertisement,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
LIGHTNING
Starts Blaze Which Destroys an
Oil Well at Big Isaac with
Loss of $4,000.

Lightning Thursday night set fire
to an oil we'll at Big Isaac, owned by
the Clarksburg Petroleum Company,
and the we'll with all its equipment
was destroyed with a loss Of $4,000
The blaze was spectacular one.
The derrick, tank, tank house and
$50 barrels Of oil stored nearby were
all completely destroyed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
WRECK OFFICE.

CORK, Ireland, jury 15.-Chagrin-
ed by the non-arrival of prisoners
who recently were released after IN
dergoing Imprisonment since the
Dublin rebellion and who were ex-
pected here Friday, thousand Sim
Feiners wrecked the recruiting OF.
fee. Kissed the military pickets and
SING republican songs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
COLLIER SINKING
Sixty Miles Off Charleston with
Fifty United States Ma
rineS ON Board.

CHARLESTON, S. c., July Is. -
The naval collier Hector bound for
Santo Domingo carrying fifty ma
rines is reported sinking about sixty
miles off Charleston. The light
house tender Cypress went out at 10
O'Clock Friday morning to the assls.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15

lance of the Hector but was unable
to breast the heavy seas and re-
turned.
The tug Vigilance which had been
in wireless communication with the
Hector reported at 1880 p. m. that
a steamer was standing by but 1t was
not known whether 1t had transfer
red the marine and crew. Wireless
communication is difficult
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
Discontinue Bake Sale.

The Otterbein Sisters, of the Duff
Street United Brethren church will
discontinue their weekly bake sale
until after the annual conference of
the church, which will be held Sep
TENDER 6.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
NUSBAUM'S
Third St.
BODY is FOUND.
ur AsuoetA1EO rRrSn

ur ASSoeIArEO PREOS, ey's
NEW YORK. July 15.-The body
of Lester stillwell, who was attacked
and killed by a shark in Matawal1
creek few days ago, was found at
low tide Friday 200 feet from where
he disappeared. The body had been
bitten nearly In two above the waist
line.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-15
Homo from Honeymoon.

Mr.. and Mrs. David Kennedy have
returned from their wedding trip
The latter is guest of her sister
Mrs. Walter Wilson, and will also
visit her sister, Mrs. Harry Hollen-
dyke before going to Fairmontt,
where Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy will
reside.