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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14
Union Heights

Here is a dandy, brand
new four-room cottage,
slate roof, oak finish, cabinet
mantols, front and back
porch, good well, lot 50xl3O
feet, Will sell like rent on
will trade for vacant lots, A
good renting property oran
attractive home.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR RENT-Six room house, new
house, co1nonted basement 26x28
feet, full attic, tile bath, side
walls of kitchen tiled, living room
2Bx14, hardwood finish, beautiful
mnntcls and everything modern,
$40 per month. Garage attached
and centrally located, II. +. Mod.
lin, $40 Union Bank Bldg,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR sALE-Machluery and equipment for,
merly belonging to The Star RiG Reel
and Supply Co lncluues lathes' wood
nIaner etc. Communicate with George
i9mpolsKy, I. 0. Dox 3O5, ClarksOurS'
". Va. Both phones.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14
FOR sALG-Lots

FOR SALEr-Blns Io7ci lots IN pest resi-,
Jant section Of Norwood. Beautiful TWO
story homes have been built on lots ad-
4Sin;pg this one and 1t is not too close
10 tie factories. Address "0lS'' caro-
Telegram office
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR sALE-New room house. bait pan
try. front and back porches; cement eel
lar, slate roof, lot sU&l2O. On Orchard
street, Stealey Heights. For price ana
terms see b. OIds, III Chapel street.
Bell ulOne ll20J,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR RBNT-Seysn room house with bath,
two pOrches, Mt 1913 Jackson street, small
family with references. Apply at l5O
Jackson street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

HOTEL FOR SAIB-Ward House prop.
erty, Remove, Pa; % rooms, steam heat,
electric light; on main street, and one
OF tho best hotels IN borough. PHce,
$4,000. Terms reasonable. L, L. Nor
ton, AGt,, 226 Cherry avenue, Altoona "a.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR sALE-Small grocery doing business.
Reason for selling, sickness. Address L.
p" care Telegram office.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR RENT-Furnished house, centrally
located, seven rooms and bath, Bel
phone. for two months or WI rem rem
rooms, Immediate possession. Call BE!
Phone 438 or 1852.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR RENT-Threo furnished rooms for
light housekeeping, also one furnished
front room, down stairs for gentleman or
lady. Apply at l16 Park avenue.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14
FOK lighthouses

FoR RBNT-Ono four-roOm apartment
Nth private bath ono slI-roOm house on
DHyed street, with bath, Apply ut Room
1OO Prunty building.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR RENT-One front apartment, six
rooms and bath, private hall porch and
sun parlOr; rent, $50 Also one two room
apartment with private hall, bath; $1,000
ncr month instantaneous hot winter and
steam heat, Chns. d, Johnston, Broad
hurst Apartment, Bell phone GO0-R,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

UIpMoBILE ROADSTER. 1915 model
electric lights and starter. Tires and car
! in FIRST class condition; cost R4,E9v Io1
sale at big saHrihcS. ADDRESS nupp'
care Of Telegram odice.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14
rOK MISCELLANEOUS

nor sALE-slx cylinder, i've passenger
car. Very cheap. Call ut 667 west flke
street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR sALE-Nlne horse power Pope Motor
cycle for 500 cash, or will trade for
FORD runabOut. Apply to Erickson Bros"
32l Parrill Court on Second street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR SALE OR RENT-Two story, eight
room house, pantry, water and sewerage.
oak finish, cabinet mantSis, chine closet,
slate roof; Williams street. bl.uhote
Heights, North Wow. home phone j4O
Bell phsne 2U4-L,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

NOR RENT, One front four room apart,
msnt and bath; frepOof; up TO date
amply at office COcn.COIu Bottling Works
fflep Elk.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR RENT-Furnished apartment, six
rooms and bath, from October LIST for the
winter, to parties without children; In n
or 260-R,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR sALE-Threo shoe cnsos, ono account
register, three paper cutters, one oil
tank. one pair angle dial scales. VII
sell for loss than half price ADDRESS
Il. wright, RinehNrt, w, Va
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR sALE-HoteI, bar and pool room, in
Ohio county town; bar did $4504 hnsi.
ness last few weeks. For information
Address Hotel caro- Telegram Office,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

ron RENT-FurniShc rooms, with or
without board, some suitable for light
housekeeping. near pOstOfice. Call at
100 West Pike street
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR sALB-sccond hand Moving Picture
Machine and Five Reels Of Films. VIII
Sacrifice for $4,000. W. s. CorpeninG
Room l, Irwin Bldg. ClArksburg, W. Va
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR sALE--At bargain, four a. Six.nch
Crane standard Quick Opening Lever
Gate Valves, First class condition. Hol.
land Glass Co., ClarkBburg, w. Va,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR sALE-Blne Jersey COW, i've years
old, gives 2A gallons milk day gentle
and IN good condition. For price call at
i, a. Monroe, on Broad run, 20 minutes
walk from Jane Lew, W. Va,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

SoR RENT-Two furnished rooms front
and back porch md basement. Apply al
40 jasper street, rear OF odd Fellows
pAmetery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR RENT-Four rooms at Harland, and
viii furnish sE9sl!ont fresh Jersey COW,
board man and two boys II desirable,
Apply 70 \, A, Henderson, Hartland.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR sALE-Two fresh Jersey cows, both
young and good mixers, Apply or write
10 X G. Lodge, King Knob Farm, Route
/, Phillppi, W, Va,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR RENT SIN room, brick house, with
bath, good we'll Of water. 1his property
is located near the public school building
in North View Price $1,000 per month.
Post & Law, DCll phone 1908, Home phone
i-Y Fifth floor Con Bldg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14
FOR SALE FARMS

:. =,
FOR sALE-Withln miles of ClarksOurg'
near BrckhannOn Pike, farm OF 2lV ae-
res, large room house; sPlenI!dldl IH ne u
dows. An ideal home, or Will DIVIDE ihIO
small farlne to suit purchaser ,5 ms > :
White & Co., Bell phone lOS-loO- L.
Home 4SS,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-14

FOR RENT September LIST, one good
three room house and ten acres ground,
garden, good well water. good peach and
apple orchard; all outbuildings free gas,
For price, call at T. A. Mouroe's on Broad
run. 90 minutes walk from street car stop
at Jane Lew, or Il9 Dufr street, ChrGs-
burg, W. Va.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-17
OUR MONETARY SOUNDNESS AND
THE PAN-AMERICAN DOLLAR

At the Pan-Amercan conference. in Buenos Aires
the question has been considered OF adopting new
unit OF coinage for in all the American republics
It would be called the Pan-American dollar.
There is much TO be said for such plan. II would
facilitate business exchanges between the United States
and Latin-American countries II would be new
symbol or American unity and cooperation. Perhaps
the OF identical coinage would really do more 70
weld together the nations OF the world than any
other factor. either material sentimental for 1t
perpetual reminder 10 every citizen every
country that All-Amerfcan unity accomplished
fact
At the time, there difficulties in the way.
The United afford sacrifice the integrity
OF its coinage for such desirable purpose.
Our currency in fact whole financial system. is
today the soundest the world. our gold STANDARD
insUres that any bank coin bearing the stamp
OF the United government shall be worth always
100 cents the dollar in gold. Most of the Latin
republics have silver standard and the value their
peso fuctuates with the price of silver bullion.
We shall never give up the dollar for the peso If
there is be Pan-Amercan coin minted by all the
Americas. that coin should be dollar. And
it's value could not be guaranteed unless gold
standard accepted by all
The adopting Of the gold standard then by our
sister republics would he the step. And
accomplished it might not be necessary to establish
Identical system OF coinage such already exists
between the United States and Canada. The pur-
pose might be attained by merely minting gold coins
in all the Latin countries OF the value our
own Thus they might have gold pesos, inscribed in
their own intended circulation primarily
at home but exactly equal in value the United States
gold dollar therefore receivable everywhere
common medium Of EXCHANGE
There is ample precedent for such arrangement
For many years France Switzerland Italy Greece and
Spain have had interchangeable currency. brought
about by making the French franc the basis that
normally the gold coins of all these countries circulate
freely across the international boundaries
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-17
HIGHER EDUCATION ALONE DOES
NOT BRING SUCCESS.

homeless and hungry man who applied to the
Hackensack police station for relief said that he could
speak 10 languages and complained that college edu-
cation had done him much good.
An education such this gives a the advantage
OF being able ask for a meal almost house
hold in this broad land; but is this real education?
1t is the rule rather than the exception that the high
grade college outstrpped by the sefschooled
Lincons Some eminently successful business men
have declared that their experience has taught them to
beware Of applicants from the classical colleges and
even from the high schools Of today.
Higher learning and cultivation Of the esthetic are
good. They essential TO the happiness and useful
Of the individual they to the progress and
development Of the
but these be superstructure founda-
ton.
The first things that make the nation not the
learned scholar the famous artist the magic musician,
but the practical farmer the skilled artisan the
cessful merchant
The nations true greatness is not in its libraries,
its hall OF temples music. its produc-
tive farms its busy factories and its marts of trade
our sweetest national song is the rhythmic hum of
industry our highest glory is in the happy homes Of
prosperous people.
one speak 10 languages and only beg for food.
another may speak but and that mperfectly and
yet give to the world wondrous message.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-17
EDITOR O'BANNON'S CANDIDACY FOR
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

The latest and most authoritative announcement of
candidates for the democratic nomination for lieutenant
governor Lew NJ O'Bannon editor OF the Corydon
Democrat Mr.. O'Bannon is a member Of the Indiana
Centennial commission. a thorough democrat not
oficeseeker by reputation practice, and should the
mantel of chance fall his head. is
always possible the state would need suffer fear
disgrace
Mr. O Bannon is virtually put into the by the
democratic editors of the state who feel taking some
OF the older particular, that they have worked
for others long enough Justify working for of
their number. n a while and they are en-
titled to hearing. He formerly president of the
democratic editors state association.
It is important, too. before suggested that the
lieutenant governor should be practically as
capable Of being governor is the himself
This is importance that is overlooked both the
candida Of lieutenant the country
and generally in that Of vice president Both the ma
ton and the state of Indiana have at times been sub
sect pable conditions. mad the president COVER
Nor PASSED away Indiana escape possible sub
5eo,ion that predcament this year. least in so
the democratic ticket is concerned by picking
Mr. O'Bannon ike nm tor the second
place the ticket.
Mr. O'Bannon is not from section of the state to
sure. this is a sectional question. Perhaps
too there other candidates just competent but
that does lessen his competency and hence this
good word.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-17
TO OUTNAVY THE NAVY OF ENGLAND
A FOOLISH AMBITION

Oh. yes. ought take the advice of the experts
usually about much faddsts experts and
whose financial sense frequently about equal
that Of Oyearod boy; ditto their concepts
quences This is meant especially for those who are
so receptive expert advice in the matter of pre-
paredness For instance:
Admiral Winslow told congressional committee the
other day that unless very radical changes made
in naval system it would take so years to de-
velOp force comparable IN fighting ability to the
present British navy.
That is an interesting thing to know. but it's hard
to what useful bearing it has naval
problems Beyond the intmatiOn il conveys that our
system OF naval government and operation is inefi-
cent-aready accepted by most citizens-there is the
implied assumption that ought to have navy equal
or superior Great Britains any such doctrine
as that must be mischievous and perilous
It is natural enough for any specialist trained for
sea lighting to naval armament strong enough
to Tick the world" But professional fighters do not
consider money diplomatic needs or established
national policies. The nation itself has consider all
these things
While it seems desirable to have the second largest
navy the world is ridiculous to go so as to
aim at the largest A policy contemplating bigger
and make the whole world suspect and fear US 1t
would drive all the powers to and crushing ex-
penditures 1t would a frenzed building competi-
ton between United States and Great Britain that
would probably end either mutual bankruptcy or in
war when the strain became intolerable.
The absurdity of such competition consists in the
fact that despite preudices against England.
is reality best and useful friend among
big powers.
We like to think that the future of civilization is in
the hands of the great Anglo Saxon powers that
they sble be the leaders carry torch 1t
is probably that visions OF world peace de-
pend for fulfllment cooperation with Great
Britain thar with any other factor.
If the allies successful in the present war it is
conceivable that Great Britain States.
and say France by pooling their influence and agree
ing their the interest peace and
.vri--, might swing the other powers into line and
,urae the long-desired federation nations The
moderate navy plans already proposed would nit into
such purpose But to plunge into frenzied scheme
to ou-navy world would to foil the worlds best
hopes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-17

The tall fellow took it, bought
himself a ticket and passed on in
side King did not see the show. It
was years later before he ever wit
messed a performance in a theater
and then ne saw Joseph Jefferson in
Rip Van Wrinkle. The thing made
such a deep and lasting impression
on him that he has Jefferson's
framed picture on the wall of his
room 10 the present day.
one time King found the frame Of
an old pigsticker sled on an ash
heap. He rescued il and at the
expenditure of much time and effort
made a body for it, Then he went
forth 10 enjoy his first coast on a
sled of his own A much larger
boy came up and took the sled away
from him. claiming X was his.
King made up his mind right
there that when he grew up he
would be a lawyer and help settle
disputes on a basis OF right rather
than might.
Sure enough he did become a law
vera good lawyer.
And now here he is in congress.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-17
APRIL II, 1910.
OPPORTUNITY HERE'S TELLING YOU
HOW TO MAKE A MILLION

II anybody wants TO make a million dollars there
plenty Of ways do it, Here "a few sugges-
lions submitted ad mems banquet by the director
Of eastern advertising agency:
The first and most obvious "huneh' is to invent a
automobile fuel cheaper than gasoline There
might be billion in that.
The second is to invent a puncture-prOof and anti
skid tire. And although the speaker failed mention
il. there certainly millions waiting for the man
who viii invent a substitute rubber.
If Of these suggestions appeals to the woudbe
millionaire. ne might try making non-Ieakable foun
tain pen
or else shoe that fastens with couple of snaps
instead of laces or buttons.
Or quickly adjustable that doesn't need
lacing
or a moth proof wardrobe for homes.
Or an automatic rug beater, window that
rolls up like a window shade or a buttonng and
non-chOking mems collar. a receptacle containing
iodine the best of antiseptcs. with of applying
it quickly and removing the stains quickly.
Take your chOice-they're all simple and apparently
sound propositions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-17
Statesmen Great and Near Great
BY FRED KELLY

WASHINGTON, April 16.-Sec'y
OF War Newton d. Baker. who is
slight of stature. had his first meet
ing a few days ago with Uncle Joe
Cannon. The latter took a good look
at him as they shook hands, and
remarked:
Hunt You're a little devil, aren't
you?"
If he had wished to. Baker could
doubtless have thought up some re-
tort, for he is quick on the come
back Recently when in one OF his
daily conferences with the Wash
ington newspapermen. he requested
that he be not asked any hypo-
thetical questions. Several had been
asking him things like this: If it
should turn out that such and such
a report is true, what action will
YOU take?"
Then somebody asked a question
which he followed with the inquiry
in a somewhat bantering tone:
us that too seriously hypothet-
ical?"
Not seriously So" quickly re-
piled Baker. but obviously So"
It is doubtful if any three men
in congress have had so much hard
luck crowded into their lives as Rep.
Edward J. King Of Illinois. King
was born in poverty and was raised
for the most part in a sad-eyed little
livery stable in a tough part OF
Galesburg. For years he had no
bedroom except part Of a box stall.
BY struggling. he finally succeeded
in acquiring a good education but
for one whole year of his high school
course he was obliged 70 get along
on one meal a day.
81 found after a series of pains
taking experiments" says King
chat my one meal would go far
thest when eaten along about 5
O'Clock in the afternoon"
For a time. King lived with rela-
tives in Springfield Mass. one day
he found himself with his first five
cent piece. He determined 10 spend
it for some form of pleasure. and
after considerable thought decided
that il should be for horse car
ride. He walked out 20 the end OF
the longest car line in Springfield
intending 10 ride back. AS he near
ed the end OF his journey il began
10 rain. but he did not mind that
for he was thinking OF the luxuriant
ride back in a comfortable storm
proof street car. When the car
came i'm sight he reached for his
nickel and
1t had slipped out through a ho,e
in his pocket,
Another time he saved his money.
earned b. pulling weeds. until he
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-17
MIGHTY F.NE IDEA, BUT AFTER
ALI WHO PAYS IT.

samdei Nice Lindsay professor of social legislation
at Columbia university, maintains that.
'Che large holdings of property represent
the greatest need for preparedness. They have
the most at stake and they should bear the
cost"
Perfectly sound reasonngi A program based on
justice and sense, Most an animals. nclud-
ing the lower orders - mankind would head social
legislation in exactly this direction. The parties to
whom the preparedness was worth the most and who
best able 20 pay Tor il would pay. The barbarian
would say his fellow ban oariar. You haven't any
thing save breech cloth 90 protect and YOU should
pay for protection only i'm proportion to what your
breech cloth is worth
NIr. Vincent Aston has some SS5.oOo,ooo largely in
New York realty. Mr.. Rockefeller has billion in oil
steel railroad mine and other properties. Mr. Car
nee has several hundreds OF millions in golden secur-
ties and Morgan has as much railroads
mines banks and other financial institutions. The
number of those whose incomes exceed 100000 is
really large None these holders property viii
fight fos It's protection yet protection is worth The most
them.
Our present income tax is a graduation We begin
with percentage which we thine viii not crush the
small holder income receiver. and graduate up 20
what we holder viii stand utterly
CARELESS OF what government, government works.
! ike preparedness, actually worth 10 either
Moreover 90 a very large percentage OF income
taxpayers the tax dead expense they are without
power recoup for this special outlay With the Nor
cams Astors Rockefeers is different; they can
arbitrarily meet their additional outlay by raising in
rates rents. and prices domestic necessities
Eventually indirectly the small property holder not
only pays his tax bu; the OF the large holder
Ii began toher end TO- putting the large holder
percentage fully representing the actual value of
parsaness 20 him. would but work around To the
same eventuality-the small holder paying the
one way % another-w0uldnt we
What's the answer. Mr. Professor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-17
WITH OTHER EDITORS
THAN OURS
I LOYALTY TO AN OLD SCHOOL.
CBoston Transcript


A remarkable thing is this loyalty
which men feel toward the school
or the college which gave them their
educationl An exceptional instance
Of its power comes in the news from
New York. 1t tells Of a first an
nual reunion" of former students
OF the "Greylock institute" a pre-
paratory school which once was sit
uated in South Wilhamstown, but
w hich for p years has not held a
session. Its principal building still
stands a great rambling structure
far larger than the village surrC and
ing it, During recent years il has
passed through various stages Of
ignominy. Of use as a failing SUM
mer hotel. OF record in proceedings
in bankruptcy. 40 project is on
foot 10 reestablish the institute as a
living academy Yet with the school
itself apparently in complete MORT
humidity. the loyalty Of its alumni is
still enough alive 10 bring together
i'm enthusiastic reunion at New
York's University club on Satur-
day night in the year 1916. Truly.
school loyalty IS "A great thing in
the abstract; in this instance Massa-
chusetts must Feel that one OF its
dead-and-gOne schools had during
its lifetime som ething exceptionally
worth perpetuating that 10 can in
spire such feeling long after its
death
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-17

had a quarter, and he hit on the
plan of squandering this for a gal
lery seat in Tillie Haynes opera
house to see Buffalo Bill An hour
before the doors opened, King was
there in line AS the crowd was
about TO advance up to the ticket
window, a tall fellow a little ahead
Of King, yelled back:
Here, son, let me have your
quarter and I'll get your ticket for
you"
Glad Of the chance to get in a bit
sooner. he handed over his precious
quarter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-17
The Public Pulse

Communication for this column
nay De signed anonymously but mast
be ACCOMPANIED By the name OF the
writer t. insure good faith. No re-
sp0n sihility for facts or sentiments
expressed viii be assumed Honest
discus sion Of pubic questions is in
vited. but with the right reserved 20
eliminate vicious and ObiecuOnab bic
matter. The Column IL free Bur, be
reasonable.