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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-15
Republican County Ticket

HUPuUIIV0II OUUITIJ IIVNVA
Sheriff
LLOYD d. GRIFFIN, of ClarksburS.
Judge Criminal Court
CHARLES a. SUTTON, Of bridgeport.
Prosecuting Attorney
WILL L. MORRIS, OF Clarksburg.
County Commissioner
DORSEY W. CORK. Of Mt. Glare.
Assessor
IRA L. swIGER. of CIarksburG.
Surveyor
CUTHBERT a. OSBORN, OF clarksburs
House Of Delegates
RoSsI Nj. FISHER, of Wilsonburs
6. II. HARRISON, JR., of Clarksbu:g.
JOHN MOORE, of bridgeport.
GEORGE W. sTURM, of West Milford.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-15
Join the Hughes CIub.

The formation Of large Harrison
County Hughes Club Is scheduled fer
tonight a. the court house, ua hua been
previously announced BY the Telo-
gram
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-15
Republican State Ticket

IRA Il. ROBINSON. of Taylor.
Secretary Of State
HOUSTON Z. YOUNG. % Harrison.
Superintendent of schools
MORRIS 2. SHAwKEY, o: Kanawha.
Auditor
JOHN S. DARsT, OF Jackson.
Treasurer
WILLIAM S. JOHNSON, Of Baystt&
Attorney General
It. T. ENGLAND, OF Logan.
Commissioner OF Agriculture
JAMES II. STEWART. of Putnam.
Judges Of Supreme Court.
w. y. MILLER, OF Wood.
HAROLD a. RITZ. Of Mercer.
State senator-Twelfth District
WALLACE u. GRIBBLE, of DOddrldGO
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06
WHAT DID BARTh DO 70 GEN. NKRR
Won TlTTM1tfQE3 N

Sierra Free Press Someone ought 10
punctufe the tires of the car that carries
the gubefnatorial boom Of isaac Bhfth fof
governor. Mr.. Bafth is a very amiable and
amusing gentleman, with b host OF funny
stories, who has the reputation Of being the
best after-dinner speaker Of the state. But
his qualifications for the high Office OF gov
ernor are not visible to the naked eye. That
so many OF the smaller newspapers have
takeh up the cry OF the Albuquerque Even.
Ing Herald 10 as surprising as the fact that
the Albuquerque paper is really advocating
his candidacy. We did not hear the speech
made by Mr.. Barth at the Democratic state
convention, but II, as alleged, it was serious
all the way through then we must express
doubt that Mr.. Barth consciously wrote It,
He must have had some sub-c0nscious mind
to help him. 1t is just as impossible for a
funny man to be consciously serious as It
10 for a serious man to make a Joke know
ingly. Mr.. Barth was in the State Legisla
ture for three sessions and we failed to de,
tect any signs of great competency as a
statesman in hin at that time. He did not
even show ability as a parliamentarian. We
do not believe Mr.. Barth can be elected,
We believe he will lose Bernalilo county
by 1000 and his alleged strength in Valencia
and Socorro counties is a myth. Placed be
fore the public eye by a newspaper which
mas apparently become the 0fnClal moulin
piece Of A. r. McMillen and J. H. Reynolds
he must nave the approval OF those gentle.
men. His very selection as temporary chair.
man was accomplished by a little slelght OF
hand work with the votes of the state cen.
trail committeeman.
II the Democratic party makes the mistake
Of nominating Isaac BaTth it will go down
to ~ignominious defeat, which we would re-
greet especially on account Of the fact that
Il would carry down our splendid candidate
for the senate, A. A. Jones.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06

Il shall not make any arguments for q re
#search laboratory for national defense, but
will tell you just what 1t viii d." writes
Thomas A. Edison, in the June number OF
American Defense, the monthly magazine
published for the American Defense Society
svhi = Is II the neYsstands this week. Some
OF my colleagues here will probably make
an argument for 1t but, but ] viii tell you
what it will do. The object of the laboratory
is to perfect all the different details, or one
unit of all the war machinery, and do ii
quickly. My methods are probably different
from anybody's else in laboratory work.
When | want to make a thing quickly, / put
a hundred men on 1t instead of a few men;
| put everybody in the shop On it. If the
longest thing takes ten hours, then in ff
teen hours ! have got my machine, because
! put a man on every part.
HNow, | think the best way in this labora-
tory is to perfect all the units of the war
machinery, and carry out that idea of put
ting all the men you can on it at once, and
get it done,
Fortunately, in the navy you, Of course,
have expert and educated men, and if you
give them the right thing you will never
have any trouble with that thing, if proper
~ instructed. AS it is now, you get some-
thing andtit breaks down, and you have got
to take it into the repair yard and change
it all over, and that is expensive. If YOU
will make one unit here, it is inexpensive,
and you will know what you have If you or
der a hundred"
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06
Ii All Depends

Attorney Edward C. Wade, Jr., of Ell Paso.
expresses himself as highly satisfied with
the result Of his investigation, in conse-
quence Of which one of the seven Villista
murderers captured in the Columbus raid
escaped the moose. Mr.. Wade considers
his course of action indicated IN that he
has, he thinks, been instrumental in "sav-
ing a human life"
AS six of the murderers have met their
Just deserts on the scaffold, demonstrating
to the Mexicans that the United States oc-
eaBi0nally dares to exact punishment for
crimes against its citizenship, Justice, the
people of the state and the New Mexican are
fairly well satisfied, SO it is very satisfactory
all around.
Just a word, however, before the incident
is closed. The virtue in Saving a human
life depends very largely on circumstances.
Ii some American had interviewed, say, to
save the lives Of the bandits shot by troop
ers in the Columbus fight, We fear there
would have been serious difference Of opin-
ion as to the benefits derived.
There is ample room for honest disagree.
nient as to the modus operandi OF this life
saving proposition. 1t is exceedingly inter.
esting, for example, to speculate on how
many lives of Americans and others have
been saved by the removal of the six band.
its from the realm of mundane activity. We
bShCfC IL A ACNpOhdDlC " CptlludlC IlS uOh4-
icide record Of the average, active, healthy
Mexican bandit de facto or de jure, at ten
murders per month. In fact, we regard this
estimate as conservative. This is 100 per
year; the execution of the six bandits has
therefore saved 720 lives per year, or 1900
in ten years. Placing the average expecta-
tion Of longevity of the six bandits at 20
years, we thus have a grand total of 1h400
lives saved by the Deming scaffold last
month.
Perhaps Mr.. Wade may not agree with
the correctness of these estimates. But he
will doubtless grasp the general idea, which
is quite sound.
There is no doubt that the majority of
people are in favor of the broad general
principle of conservation Of human life. In
this matter as in others, however, as We
have endeavored to point out, many men OF
many minds win differ radically as to the
to the end. The New Mexican, we
fear, differs ~irreconciliably with the Wade
plan of retaining the population.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06

They were telling a story about Represent
alive Gardner and his fervent preparedness
campaign.
II seems that a begging tramp approached
a group of congressman, and one Of them
pointed out Mr. Gardner and said:
Nothing doing here, Weary, but that gen
tieman there is very charitable, and IL you
tackle him youth be apt to make a maui"
thanks, boss,p said the tramp, huskily,
and he hurried to Mr.. Gardner, while the
others looked IN with interest.
The tramp and the statesman were seen
to talk earnestly together for some time.
Then their hands met, a piece of money
plainly passed between them, and the tramp
stepped jauntily away.
We'll. did YOU land himg' a congressman
asked the tramp.
mo-" the tramp answered, cheffully. mo;
l gave him a quarter towards his splendid
national preparedness campaign. Wash
ton Star.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06
A Fourth Without Fireworks

Independence Day minus noise and gun
powder may be contrary to traditions, but
it is in line with the new observance of the
day. The new method OF celebrating the
Fourth calls for numbers of well-pIanned
meetings designed to teach patriotism In
place of one or two "spreadeagle" o~rations
for every community with fireworks at ev.
cry community with fireworks at every
home. George Gordon Battle, chairman Of
the Independence Day committee for New
York City, announces 500 different meetings.
Besides the big gatherings for each borough
and the meetings IN local parks, there viii
be 200 meetings in school buildings and 100,
athletes will take part. Last year New York
appropriated 10000 for a safe and sane"
Fourth. This year the committed is to have
$4,000. One of the best features Of the eel.
.ebration will be the singing OF patriotic
American airs by singing societies repre-,
senting naturalized Americans from all the
countries at war. Every nation makes much
of its national hymns and songs, but it is
safe to assert that not ten per cent Of our
adult population are able to sing america"
or The Star Spansled Banner without the
words before them. Would Il not be a good
Fourth Of July stunt" for all to memories
at least these two of our national songs?
Governors Of 20 states and officials Of 500
cities are cooperating with the Safety First
Federation of America to secure adoption Of
their safe and sane program. Appeals have
gono out for safeguarding lives of children
and for the prevention of destruction OF
property by fire incidental to the observance
OF the day.--leslie's.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06
a NEAT REauKE

The late Richard Harding Davis was once
persuaded to dine with a Rew.rich million
aire in a cream-colored palace on Fifth av-
-enue.
The millionaire told how much everything
had tost--how much his Ming vases had
cost. bow much his GobeIin tapestries had
cost, the price of his Louis Seize furniture,
and SO forth.
After dinner the man produced, with the
told how much this had cost, Of course.
Mr.. Davis slipped the old brandy from the
enormou glass in which old brandy is al
ways served.
Eyes, sir" said the millionaire, "that stuff
cost me just
Excuse me" said Davis, holding up his
glass, but it's so very good. would you mind
letting me have about $4.T5 worth more OF
ii, please ?'-Washington Star.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06
rAE PlRATe

The late George W.. Peck, creator Of
rPeck's Bad Boy was once condemning the
unjust American copyright law.
TThey get a bad name" he said, these
publishers who steal foreigners writings.
"A publisher took me home to dinnef at
his flat the other evening. In the library
the children were making a furious racket
''What are you doingg the publisher
asked.
We're playing pirates, said the oldest
boy,
q sPirates9' said /, But there's no sea here.
How can you be pirates without 3 ssag'
"t0h, we don't need any sea, said the boy.
We're literary pirates. like you, pa, amt
veg"-Washington star.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06

The United States department Of agricul
ture Is making experiments In homestead,
ing the mink. Wen, here's luck to It's ct
forts-hut heaven help the pouItrgman who
tries to rear his chickens near that expert
mental farm. The mink has nir as fine aa
the most exacting lady could desire. but his
disposition Is as bad as that Of q Villista
bandit, and he has at least as much cunning,
He can make his way into any Enclosure not
made OF brick, stone or concrete; he loves
blood as web as a weasel; he has a perfest
genius for evading traps. and he can con,
duct bis ~depredatioRs SO skiIfully that for
months and even years they win be laid to
other marauders, and only the closest OBJ,
servers will know that there is a mink N
the Observation-Disclosures Journal.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06

It has no opinions and no principles. i
wants nome. Those things are difficult tx
acquire, inconvenient. costly, or even dan
gerous to hold or defend. A writer in "Les
lies" thus describes it:
The mirror newspaper has one sole Obiec
Ito sell its issue. 1t is not concerned witt
what people ought to think, or would do vel
to think, but solely with what they do think
Guessing that, 1t plants the mirror righ1
there, and a large male element of the Vos
Populi Isl abundantly delighted to find Its
p~re-conceived opinions brilliantly reflected
III the paper. They really seem brighter IN
the glass.
What a fine mirrorl The readers do moi
learn anything. nor get anywhere. These
ere not the objects of life. They see the re
Election of their own dear selves, AND rejoice
that they can still think what they thought
before.
The miFror newspaper does not expect to
teach anything, to prove anything, or e
mold anybody. All that invites too many
difficulties, and is likely to get into one trou-
Bile. 1t 'sholds the mirror UP to (human) ma
ture'' and hides ii behind the mirror, so that
every one of its readers sees only the salts
flying vision of himself. 1t Is never an ed
Gator. It reflects public opinion" But the
public opinion must first be formed, before II
can be reflected.
So the mirror newspaper always follows
and never leads. All the same, the great
work Of the world has not been done by mir
rors. The real man looks in the glass to see
that his tie is straight, and the pin is IN the
middle, and then, according to the incisiye
remark in the epistle Of st. James, "goeth
his way, and s~traightway forgetteth what
manner Of man he was"1going for SEINE
thing more important than how he looks.
The real man is aware that he doesn't
l.. --~ o~.A-AtLsnr III aAn1A sAt ~ ffnA ATtt
what he already thinks, of which he doesn't
need to be told-but to find material for
new, better. broader, wiser thinking. He is
disguised with his paper, if he finds he has
got no further when he lays it down than
when he took it up.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06
STATE POLITICS

NGhI SfRQNG AHAhA0tEW
Iarrizozo Outlook; From all indications
through New Mexico 1t seems that the Hon.
Frank A, HubbelI 10 taking the lead over his
opponent Senator r. B. Catfon, for the Uni,
ted States senator. SO far as Lincoln conn.
ty is concerned Mr.. Hubbell Is gaining
ground every day, especially Is this true Oh
the cast side Of the county where the ma
jofity Of the county's votes are potlea, ana
where the majority OF the countyB votes
are polied and where Mr.. Hubbeil has many
staunch supporters. There are also many
on this side Of the county who predict a vlc.
tory FOR the gentleman from Befnaiilo eoun-
ty. In selecting a man for the exalted po-
sition OF United States senator we should
choose a good. able man Of the strongest
personality and character, one who Knows
the needs OF the Sunshine State and one who
Is competent and Will do their utmost in 4
faithful performance eli duty. We know
that II the person of the Hon. Frank A. Hub
bell We have a man who can qualify. We
also know that ii he Is nOmInaled there h
nothing short OF a miFaclB thar could pre-
vent his election.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06
PAIR or sNuFFERs

A man holidaying in the Highlands Of Scot
land was engaged one night in writing a let
ter in a humble abode, where he had oh.
tained accommodation. The fluttering can
dies annoyed hin and he called out:
Mrs. Mcpherson, can you give me a pair
OF snuffers?"
"A pair of snuffers?" repeated Mrs. Nc
Pherson. somewhat bewildered. "Weel, I'll
oae my best"
In a few minutes there was a commotion
outside. Two stalwart figures shuffled in,
followed by Mrs. Mcpherson.
"This is Donald MoDougalI," she said.
"and this Is Dngall Mcdonald. ] dinna ken
what We want VII them; but I'm thinkin' the
two o. them TAX mair snuff thar any ither
two in the parish. "-Pittsburg ChronicIe-Tel
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06
a Fact to Be Faced

The literature disseminated by the Union
against Militarism, which ~endeayors treas
onably to prove that the Americans brought
the slaughter upon themselves at CafFizalI
the action Of the people Of West Branch
Iowa, in telling a recruiting officer not e
come back because he would make on
boys go to war" n the continuous ap
peals coming to the president to keep onl
of war at any cost" demonstrate conclusive
ly that there is a very disagreeable fact to
be faced by the patriotic people of this
country.
This is, that there is a large element OF
the popuiation which is literally for peace
al any price; which would sacrifice any
principle, cede territory, r%elinquish national
Independence, or go to any length Of moral
degradation to avoid war;
1t is this element which has grown and
developed In startling manner under the
Wilson. Bryan -DanleIs regime. It's present
activity Is the best proof Of the truth of the
Roosevelt statement that the administration
has seriously weakened the moral dber and
sapped the firility OF the nation.
We believe, however that the element
makes more noise than its size warrants,
and that its spirit does not yet dominate,
comparatively. any considerable proportion
Of the people.
It is 4 spirit, however, more brazen In it's
cowardice than ever before; It is more Of a
menace to the country than ever before it
imperils our national security and endan-
gers our national peace more than ever be-
fore; Il is unhealthy, unwholesome, and con-
temptibie and it should be scotched at every
opportunity. It is a spirit which appears
especially ugly and depressing at a time
when tens of thousands of COOL leyeleyed,
businessllke and thoroughly courageous
American citizens have unqpastioningly
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06

The tremendous publicity which New
Mexico win get through the establishment
Of the Cliff Citiea National Park is brought
home strongly BY receipt of a copy OF the
National Parks portfolio which has just
been issued by the department of the inte-
rior and which is designed TO bring the seen
ic wonders Of the national parks to the at
tention Of thoughtful Americans. iii the nine
pamphlets OF this portfolio the greater part
of the space has been devoted to pictures
which represent the striking scenery 0l
these reservations better than many pages
OF description. In fact, many of the scenes
III these parks are far beyond any descrip-
ton that may be written BY the most gifted
writer.
This portfolio includes a booklet on the
Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona
which is not a national park, but which 1t
s hoped will be made a national park by the
.ecessary action of congress during the
present session. Every principle of public
policy demands that this c~anyon--the most
stupendous and aweinspiring spectacle Of
nature-be included within the bounds of a
national park.
The booklet on Sequoia national park
contains also some scenes In the region
which is just east of the present boundary,
but which contains such wonderful scenery
that congress has been urged to extend the
boundaries Of the reservation.
Secretary Lane furnishes an Introduction,
which sums up the great possibilities Of
these parks, dedicated to the enjoyment
and benefit OF the people.
A large edition Of the magnificent port
folio is being printed and copies will be sent
to representative citizens in every walk Of
life. A liberal distribution will be made to-
libraries in order that the inspiring pho
tographs may be available for the lnspec.
ton Of every citizen.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06
An AFTERNOON SHADOW

When the sun is IN the west
And the winds are all at rest,
Then the shadow ON this dooryard
Is the shadow | love best.
In what peace ! watch it fall
Ger a ros bed first Of all,
Then across a row of beehives
Then some green grass near a wall.
Then a silhouette | see
OF the home that Welcomes me,
In whose quiet | shall slumber
Through the night that is to be.
And though fades that silhouette
Long before the sun has set,
On my heart its calm impression
Lingers till | all forget,
Ralph H. Shaw in Boston TRANSCRIPT
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06
HE LACKED WINGS

The business man had advertised for q
boy. One likely applicant was accompanied
TO the Interview By his mother.
"You think your son would make a good
messenger" said the business man.
u do she replied. whatever Jim does,
he does quickly. /,
Very well. / will test him." said the gen
.tIeman. Here; take this letter to the Com
mefcial Bank and be back here in twenty
minutes"
The mother laid a OBTAINING hand on the
hOdy's shoulder.
Come along home, Jimmy" she said, sIt
ain'tn boy They want here, it's an angel
Pittsburg uhroniclesTetegrAph.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06
,JABS i' Pi:s ss.''
FIREWORKS AND FREEDOM


lMinna Irving IN LesIie's.)
Hoi every patriotic son
OF Freedom who enjoys
A Fourth made up Of powder-smoke
And raeketipg and noise.
II you are for preparedness,
Just listen to a tip,
And give you fireworks funds to build
A giant battleship.
Convert the rockets and the bombs,
The roman candles, too.
And whizzing pin-wheels spouting stars
OF red and gold and blue.
Into munitions, mighty guns,
And armor-plates Of steel,
That avery foe Of Liberty
Her power may fear to feel.
A nickel, dime or dollar spent
on mere fireworks n cash
Burned Up and turned to ashes gray,
And wasted IN a FASH
The cannon crackers hang and burst,
The rockets soar and die,
But oh! Il is d navy keeps
Old Glory IN the sky.
So let US IN Prepsredness'
True spirit celebrate
The Declaration that we prize,
And Freedoms natal date.
BY giving money, once on punk
And powder thrown away,
For superareadnoughts 10 preserve
Our Independence Day.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06
A Reed Shaken in the Wind

President Wilson in a letter to President
C~arranZa, Of the de facto government Of
Mexico, recently stated definitely, or as near
definitely as the president ever states any
thing, that in case Carranza insisted on the
withdrawal OF the .. S. troops in Mexico we
would intervene IN that country.
Last Thursday In a public speech he said
he was in a fighting mood" and challenged
all comers." In a public speech Friday he
.plaintively announced that he would not In
tervene In Mexico save as a very last resort,
IS thousands were appealing TO him to stay
out. AS nearly as his Enthusiastically vague
words could be construed, be said he was
willing to sacrifice his political fortunes in
order to reffain from intervention,
t4In one breath he wants 10 fight and is co.
the mex he isn't going to intervene If he
dies for it, and his heart weeps at the pa
thetic appeals from his countrymen to keep
out of Mexico, even II the government has to
cede all the Southwestern states to Carran-
"a to avoid war" ss
Can anyone say with the slightest degree
Of certainty what are the Intentions Of Pres
ident Wilson with regard to Mexico?
1t is time America had q president who
has the stamina and the backbone to say
plainly and without circhmlocHtions in plain
United States, that every school-boy can I'M
derstands where he stands and what he In
tends to do-and then do 1t.
and cheerfully gone into a bllstering desert
country, to face hardship and priyation, to
show their allegiance to the United States
OF America and their loyalty to the flag.
the authorities charged with defending it,
and to everything that it stands for.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-07-06
MILK AN EXCELLENT PAIN KILLER

This Il a remedy everyone should know, =
says the Farm and Fireside, "drst, because
ii gives almost immediate relief; and, SEQ
tie Is oftentIiaes found to be empty just
when needed most. nIf a person or a horse
should get tar In The eyes, put IN a few
drops Of milk OF cream. II viii also afford
relief-if cement or a enat should get in the
eye" :,