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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-19

case the feet Is smashed. The prin-
cipal= harbors and some of the river
mouths are protected, more or less
by forts. But 1t has been clearly
shown that enemy battleshIps could
steam along out of range of the
forts defending New York, and with
their high explosive shells destroy
the whole business section OF the
metropolis. They could attack other
seacoast cities with equally dlsas-
trous results.
Monitor. Best Coast Defence.
"if, however. we had an adequate
number of floating, sea-going forts.
mobile and heavily gunned-in
other words. monitors of the mod
ern, improved type-no such peril
would exist. Our coast cities would
be safe against attack by sea. Their
billions of dollars worth of prop
erty would not be in danger, and
there would BIO no further occasion
for alarm lest our seaports be laid
under contribution by even the most
formidable foe.
For the protection of harbors
and river mouths these vessels are
most admirably adapted. None of
those VIC have carries more than
four big guns. but these can be of
the largest calibre and longest
range. Consider the Monterey, for
example. Hcr main deck being only
80 inches above the level of the
water, she cannot be seen from a
distance OF three miles (Which is
about the minimum battle range in
the naval warfare of today, and
to strike her with a pro1ectile from
that distance would be ms difficult
as to hit the edge of visiting card
at so PAGES with a pistol bullet.
"A battleship towers Is or 20 feet
above the water, nearly as high as
an ordinary house, and is an easy
target at a range Of eight or ten
miles. A craft like the Monterey
presents no target worth mention.
ing, and her guns could plug the
high-freebonrd vessel at leisure, and
with reasonable certainty of aim
long before the latter was able to
get within sight of her. For this
purpose she could lie outside the
river mouth or harbor, into which,
in case of necessity, she would with
draw.
1.-The monitor draws only 10 to Ii
feet of water as against 80 feet for
the average battleship. Thus, in
case the enemy's dreadnoughts ven.
tered into the harbor or river
mouth, such craft would have
great advantage. being able to
choose her own tactical position aad
manoeuvre at will: whereas the foe
would be Obliged to keep to the
channel. How useful even two or
three ships of this type would be In
experimenting with their powerful
mobile batteries the guns of forts on
the land is sufficiently manifest.
Now Used a. Tenders.
"of the nine monitors now on the
naval list, the four Oldest are the
Amphltrite, Miaatonomoh. Monad.
mock and Terror. These are sister
boats. bankruptcies. each of them
being 2ss feet long and of 1890 tons
displacement, and carrying four To-
inch breech-loading rifles. The
Monadnock is at Manila. The Ter
ror and AIiantonomoh are at the
navy yard near Philadelphia, and
the Amphltrite is in use at New Or
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least apply. as yet to monitors Of
the modern type, These steel YES.
sells, adequately aflnored, and carry.
ing big breech-loading rides, are adj
mirably adapted, under the war con-.
dltIons of today, for serving as float
ing forts. Being mobile, they would
be likely to prove more effective fer
harbor defence than the most formid.
able shore batteries,
Instead of 'scrapplng' the moal.
tors we now POSSESS, we should build
many moro OF them, making them
bigger-say, of the size of the de.
stroyed Puritnn-and armlng them
with guns Of 14-inch callbra."
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ese the above berry the metropolis was h revealed s
the head Of Wall It's York romthe old ees
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-10

I am a candidate for nomination for Jus.
tee of the Peace in Clark district on the
Republican ticket, subject to the Republi.
can Primary to be held June 9Th, 1915 and
earnestly solicit your support In my be-
halt. Whether nominated or not shall
ticket az the fall election.
Respectfully yours,
JOSEPH ERNEST sWIGER.
153 Harrison street. Broad Oaka
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The German Situation,

Further DEVELOPMENTS in connec-
ton with the sinking OF the Sussex
and the Englishman have by no
means served to clear UP the inter-
national situation and have not thus
far afforded the president any loop
hole Of escape from the alternative of
eating his own words and thus still
further humiliating the United States
on one hand, or breaking diplomatic
relations with Germany and incur
ring grave danger Of war on the 9TH
er.
, The first course would probably al.
lay the situation only temporarily
because 1t would serve still further to
convince foreign nations that this
country is merely buffer and that
as in the case Of Mexico, no injury to
its citizens will be followed by dras.
It's measures, and, therefore, that nc
one need hesitate to go to any length
in violating the rights Of Americans
The second course would bring
down on the president the severe con.
domination Of all those who have
somewhat unintelligently given him
credit for keeping this country out Of
war and Of those who maintain that
the only safe and dignified course fol
the president to have pursued would
have been to refrain from making
threats which he was not prepared
to make good.
In these halcyon days Of his hon.
eymoon Mr.. Wilson seems indisposed
TO worry about anything, but 1t II
perfectly obvious that members Of
his cabinet and those whose political
interests are bound up with his are
gravely concerned.
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many counties show that the people
are rapidly docking to his standard.
Mr.. Hite became q candidate at the
request OF leaders in the various
groups Of the Republican party in
West Virginia, and II was al d har-
mony candidate that he agreed to enter
the contest. But It Is not on this basis
alone that he is receiving support. The
people believe that the time has come
when the business interests Of the
country in the broadcast sense should
receive attention to the exclusion Of
personal political interests, and Mr..
Hite unquestionab1y 10 the sort Of man
best calculated to give the people Of
West Virginia the fairest and ablest
representation. He has been making
clean, Straightforward canvass for
the nomination and wherever he has
gone the impression has gone out that
here is q man who knows the business
needs Of the country, and whose SYM
pathies are such as to make him the
champion OF fair treatment for all.
Although It was two mouths ago that
Mr.. Hite first announced his candidacy,
the developments since that time have
fully INDICATED his position and the
judgment Of his friends. Harmony in
the party and business efficiency at
Washington aeem to have been q win
ming platform. Mr.. Hite did not make
this platform. 1t merely represents
whit the people want and what Mr..
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Daniels's Folly.

Besides urging Congress to appro-
PIRATE $11,0o0,00O for a government
armor plant, Secretary Daniels has
now proposed that $705, 900 be provided
for a government projectile plant The
contention of the secretary OF the navy
Is, OF course, that the lack of COMPETE
ton among private manufacturers Of
these essentials results in the govern
ment's being robbed. Those familiar
with the subject realize that while the
government might not be robbed
through the establishment OF such
plants, the chances all favor its in
curing expenses and liabilities far in
excess Of such profits as the private
firms may make. In fact. some Of the
manufacturers of arTor plato have Of
fered to supply all the government
needs for term Of five years at fixed
price Of 1895 per ton. which is much
less than is paid by any European gov
eminent, or at the actual cost of manu-
facture plus such reasonable profit as
may be agreed upon by the secretary
Of the navy and themselves.
The insincerity Of those who insist
on the establishment Of government
plant is shown by their unwillingness
to provide for the system of strict cost
accounting which was urged by Sem
ator Weeks and other Republicans,
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CHARLES L. FORD,
South Chestnut It., clarksburg, w. Va.
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~ ~ voesEs VI SiaFk Oistrict. Harrison
Sonnv :. 800. =. - -.
the Republican nomination for Justice OF
The Peace for Clark District, Harrison
County, subject to the primary to be held
June 9th, !S1a. In Aspiring TO this office
abilities and Importance. and II nominal
ed and elected, i promise you M q servant
Of ALL the people OF Clark district, that
will fulhll every duty OF the office faith
fully and fearlessly. viii greatly appre-
ciate your vote and influence.
w. O. STRALEY
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Taraart Won,t Rnn.

The announcement that Tom Tag
sxrt will not be candidate to sue
coed himself as senator from Indiana
is hardly news to those on the In
side. Their understanding has been
from the start that there was a deal
on between Governor Ralston and
Tom Taggart whereby the latter
agreed not to run for the Senate pro-
vided the governor would appoint
him, for the unexpired term of Sena-
tor Shively.
This appointment gives Taggart the
title OF senator for the rest Of his life
and leaves the field free to the gov
ernor this coming spring.
The fact that Taggart will not at
tempt to succeed himself will not,
however, in the estimation of those
familiar with Indiana conditions.
eave the Indiana Democracy from the
disfavor into which 1t has been
brought by the appointment Of Tom
Taggart to the Senate.
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IRA VELERS HA We a
MEMORIAL SERVICE.

The Rev. Mr.. Turner spoke on the
parable of the talents. He dwelt es-
pecially upon the case of the man who
was given one talent, which its owner
buried In the ground and refused to
USE THE crime of the one-talent
man., said the preacher. "is that he
refused TO try. The great trouble with
the one-talent men is that thew think
their little will amount to nothing and
therefore refuse to try. Whatever n
man has he ought to use. II all men
used what they had the church would
be stronger and civic life would be
better"
Members of the council met at the
hail and marched to the church in a
body. DIR. Turner's sermon, which was
delivered in very forceful manner.
was heard by hundreds Of other per.
sons, not members Of the United Com
mercial Travellers.
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new YEAR
a.
In the Governmental Affairs of
the City of Csarksburg is
Begun.

The new municipal year began Mon
day morning with some changes in the
oficiate. VIII il. Cole succeeded Al
bert. J. Bishop as city clerk, Edward
w. Laubenstein retired as superinten-
cent Of streets and was succeeded by
Edward J. Doyle. L. Harper Rogers
succeeded B. D. Bailey as collector and
treasurer. The new councilmen are
Calvin Wilson. Darius S. Lawman and
Charles L. Patton. succeeding w. A.
Smith. ]. T. Swager and Lewis NJ. SUIT
ton. respectively. The new council
will hold its first meeting at 1880
o'clock this evening. 1t stands seven
Republican and three Democratic
Policemen and other officers will likely
be appointed this evening.
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sill Seems Best Bet.

The Moundsville Journal. one Of the
strongest OF the numerous daily Re-
publican newspapers in the western
panhandle, and acknowledgly one OF
the most conservative, in It's issue for
April s published the following leading
editorial:
'The Journal remarked upon the
occasion OF the first visit of William F.
Hite to this section Of the safe, after
the announcement OF his candidacy for
United States. senator. that Mr.. Hite
was Q man who made q decidedly fav-
orabie impression, and had many ap-
parent marks OF merit as q man, and a
Republican. AS the campaign for the
nomination has progressed Il has be-
come evident that the same impression
khas been established in almost every
part Of West Virginia, for reports from
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tocrat. "Ill chew your ear till its
got no moro shape than your pedigree
II you give me any Of your bark. I'll
hand you over to the dog catcher, you
by Sirius, here he comes now. Beat
1t, Kid, while your pads are good"
The mongrel languidly watched the
approach Of the Senegambian with the
net.
"Good-by, Percy" he yawned.
With one expect cast. the dog
catcher flung his net over-the Spear
mint hound.
Two dolluhs to get I'd out again.
honey!" he chuckled.
"Good-by, Pcrcy!" repeated the
mongrel with wink.
Moral: Beware of the income tax,
lest 1t betray you.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

crematory road. which has been
under construction for the last seven
weeks, Is now completed and In fine
shape. Wagons or trucks can travel
ever the road with perfect ease and
with any load that can be hauled In
the city. Let every citizen take ad-
vantage Of this Improvement, clean
up the premises and get bright clean
look once more on Clarksbrug.
Nothing has been spared in max
ing the road convenience and one
that has been badyly needed.
w. w. OURS,
o. R, soRToR,
LEE STOUT,
DIR. W. B. CoNoWAY,
Sanitary Committee.
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Far AtternsI ueneraL

slkins, W. Va.
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THE DAILY
NOVELET
SUCH Is LIFE.
Every dog must have its day:
Every catcher have his sway.

The $4,000 spearmint hound, having
cleverly eluded his valet. strolled
around the block and, being demo-
cratic at heart. sat on curbstone be-
side an ugly little bounder of the 81
variety mongIel.
''Good-biscdits, hd.r said the Spear
mint hound pleasantly.
'Good-biscuits." replied the mon
grel. Manage to shake nursie. did
: Don't get tresh,. erowled the arls-
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West Union.
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"The Bread Prob.

1.-THE Bread Prob.
lem" is not a problem in
the home where Shredded
Wheat is known. The
whole wheat grainis thereal
staff of life, and you have It
in Shredded Wheat Biscuit,
preparedinadi gestible form.
1t contains more real, BODY
building material than meat
oreggs. ismore easily digest
ed and costs much less. The
food for the up-and-coming
man who does things with
hand or brain-for the kid
dies that need a well-bal-
anced food for study or play
= for the housewife who
must save herself from
kitchen drudgery. Delicious
for breakfast, or any meal,
with milk or cream. Made
at Niagara Falls, N. Y.
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LEG BROKEN.

Benjamin F. Ramage, of Fairmont
father Of Mrs. Homer W. Williams, Of
this city, fell Sunday morning in Q
Fairmont street and sustained Q
broken leg. He was descending Mcco,
street when he slipped on the board.
walk which was icy.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-10
The Rev. DR.. E. B. Turner
breaches Annual Sermon to
Local Council.

The annual memorial service of
Clarksburg Council No. 28, United
Commercial Travellers, was held in
the First Presbyterian church Sunday
morning. The Rev. DR.. E. B. Turner,
pastor Of the church, preached tie
sermon. About ninety members of the
local council attended the services.
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Of a baltimore doctor, put up in tho
form Of ,resinol ointment and resinol
soap. This proved SO remarkably sue
cessful, that thousands of other physi-
clans have prescribed Il constantly for
over twenty years.
Generally rcsinol stops itching at
once, and heals the eruption quickly
and at little cost. Resinol ointment
and resinol soap can be bought at any
druggists,
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hereby announce my candidacy for the
Republican nomination for Constable OF
Coal District, Harrison County. subject "a
the primary election to be held Junsp(th,
1916. and II nominated and elected / prom.
Use to faithfully and honestly Discharge
the duties Of the Office. Your support Il
solicited.
1 ELDEN D. wYCKoFf.
ClarRsburg, W. Va.
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That one mas 70 Dc
very careful. There 10
one method, however,
that you need never
hesitate to use, even
on a baby's tender
skin-that is the res.
mol treatment. Resi-
mol Ia the prescription
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-10

I hereby announce that am a candidate
for the HepuDiican nomination for State
composed Of the Counties OF Doddridge,
Harrison and Lewis, subject to the Primary
election on the 9th day OF June, 1918.
WALLACE d. GkIBDLE.
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3. E. KIDD.

I am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Justice OF the Peace Of
Coal District In the primary election to be
port OF my friends. 1 promise, II elected.
to discharge the duties OF the ONCE, as /
have endeayoredl to do In the past, without
fear. favor OF Partially. My past rec
WILLIAM Z. sTARCHER.
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FOE Pre,eeutinr ATTORNEY.

am a candidate for the nomination
for Prosecuting Attorney of Harrison
County, West Virginia, on the Republican
ticket, subject TO the primary election.
June 6. 1Dls: Am = native. OF Harrison
I'VE. Of the State University experience.
fourteen years Of actual practice In this
county, and respectfully solicit inyestiga.
ton, and your vote and influence. and. II
impartial discharge Of the duties OF the
once TO the best Of my ability.
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am u canaIuats for the nomination for
the House OF delegates for Harrison Coun-
u on the kepuDiican ticket, subject to the
July solicit your yets and influence.
west Milford. w. Va.
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am o candIdate Tor the Repubiican
nomination for Constable for Coal District
Harrison County, subject to the viii Of the
voters OF. the primary to be held June d
that will devote my entire time to the
discharge OF my duties, as such oticer.
7,s Yves. PHI. st.. cl SaatSE k \ 81
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STATE OFFICES

I1 Fer Gvtefnof.asn ..hl .
] am Q candidate tor tue nomination fof
governor OF West Virginia on the Hepub-
mean ticket, subject ~ the primary elec-
ton, Juns y. lylu, ana respectfully solicit
vur vote and influence. 1Ds s.ll
Grafton. W. Va. liza T. loniNsoN'
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" HOUSTON GoFY YOUNG.

I am a candidate for the Republican
TO the primary election, June ., lylu. /
believe IN the principlss Of the great He
publican party anu Its platform snail be
my platform. WILL APPRECIATE your vote
aud innusacs.
slrius. w. y.. ~ - nANs'-
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Mineral, w. Va.

am q candidate for the Republican
nomination for the House OF Delegates for
Harrison County, subject to the primary
election, June Q, 1915. 1 solicit the active
support and influence OF my friends.
IL. II. FISHER.
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am q candidate for the Republican
nomination for Stale Treasurer, subject Il
the primary election June y, 1915, aud enr
nestly solicit the support and influence o.
the voters Of West Virginia.
stsrsantown, W. Va. ~
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tits noticeable that President VIII
son is always able to get out OF DIFF
ficulties by one method that he uses
continually-backing out.
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hereby respectfully announce my can
sttorney Of. Harrison County, subject to
ths viii Of Republicans ut the primary
election, June 9Th, 1915, and desire It
known that II nominated and elected. /
" solicit the vote. and influence Of every
Iepublican in the county and pledge my
ssH to keep faithfully the trust II reposed
IN me. i also sincerely pledge the party
that will give my best efforts In the fall
campaign for Republican success whether
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JOHN Q. SOUTHERN.

j am candids.s for tn. Republican
Attorney Of Harrison County. subject 10
Juue 6. 1915 The careful consideration
and the support Of the voters Of the party
Is earnestly solicited.
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am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for member OF the house oil
Delegates for Harrison county. subject tG
the primary election, June 0. l0l6, 1nd re
specttully solicit your support.
-. FRED Z. sHETTER.
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RAY =. sTROTHER,

am candidate for the nomination for
prosecuting Attorney OF Harrison County
on the Republican ticket. subject to the
primary election. June 9. 1915, and respect
FULLY solicit your vote and Influence.
NV ". WILL Z. MORRIS.
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clarksburs, W. Va. 'o'N'' 81

the Republican nomination for Justice Of
the Peace for Coal District, Harrison
County, subject to the primary to be held
June Q, 1918. Your vote and influence ia
respectfully solicited.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-10

II some Democrats would change
their shirts as often as President VIII
son changes his mind what boom
there would be in the laundry busi-
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Weston. ". Va.

! am candidate f9r The si nominaasn 70,
to Inc AsDabilcan pklmnry elecLion, Juns y,
1915, and Will appreciate your vote anu
support.
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Eor Hauao af peIernte..

I. am q canuiaate for tue Republican
noInination for member Of the HOUSE Of
Delegates for Harrison County, subject to
the primary election. June y, lvld, and re-
specttuliy solicit your vote and influence.
c,,rk,burp w. Va o. H. AA"AlsoS' 'f'
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Safe Home Remedy
for Skin-Troubles

Eczema, ringworm, and other itching,
burning skin eruptions are so easily
made worse by improper treatment
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An Eyenine Echo.

To attain their ends most people
are more. capable Of. great effort
than, Of continued perseverance.-LA
BRuYERE.
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lam candidate for nomination for Con.
stable for Coal District, Harrison County.
on the Republican ticket, subject to ne
Republican Primary to be held June n
1916, and earnestly solicit your support in
my behalf.
clark.surs. W. Va. =, N. NOON.
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I am q candidate Tor the Republican
Nomination TOR attorney general, OF West
Nlrgiuta, SUBJECT 70 tue DriiuAfy, June y,
1ylU, aud solicit your vote anu influence.
Blhk b. SCATHERS.
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am candidate Tor the Republican
nolninatioL tor governor OF West virginia
hyuJect 70 tue primary election 10 be held
June y, 1ylu. and respectfully solicit your
support a. a. LILLY.
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Grant District.

To the Republican Voters Of Harrison
County:
nomination for the ONCE of County Com
missioner, subject to the will Ct the party
as expressed ut the primary election to be
held June o. 1915.
once and OF my availability as n candidate
Is invited. and the support Of every voter
IL solicited.