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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15
Poverty and Tuberculosis.

Poverty and tuberculosis-tu
culosis and poverty! These are the
essential facts which often force
themselves to the attention of every
Investigator who faces the problem
of that disease. The tenement house
district OF Cincinnati Yields a tuber-
culos!s morbidlty just three times as
great as the areas where better
housing prevails. In 1917 families In
which tuberculosis existed the aver
age monthly income for a family OF
four was approximately $57. After
payingthe pro rata share for food and
rent, a balance OF $5.13 remalned
for each individual to meet all other
expenses. Such low subsistence
level works like black magic In the
spread OF tuberculosis. MOREOVER,
and this is point over which the
public should ponder, the home Of
the average wage Garner was found
to be far less sanitary than the aver
age factory and workshop. In regard
to all the factors which make for
healthful living, ventilation, sur
flcient light, proper temperature, and
freedom from overcrowding, the
score was in favor of the factory in
nearly every instance.
The city of Cincinnati realizes that
its tuberculosis death rate was fifty
per cent above the average and that
it had failed to manifest a tendency
of decline. 1t felt no qualms in max
ing this admission. Rather, 1t de-
termined that it would learn why,
with an efficient health department
and favorable climatic influences, 1t
was suffering from twice the mortal
ity from that disease as its neighbor,
Pittsburg. Accordingly the United
States Public Health Service was re-
quested to make thorough study of
the situation and submit a report.
To show that something more than
mere academic interest obtained, 49,
932 workers In 154 factories Of the
city voluntarily submitted to phys
ical examination.
The conclusions reached, point d.
rectly to the close connection between
poverty and tuberculosis. The great
factor underlying the entire problem
was seemingly that of econoulic con-
ditions. One sixth of all tuberculosis
cases came from cheap lodging
houses. Alcoholism was a prominent
cause, and oftenaccelerated the course
of the disease. occupational hazards
and bad working conditions were APP
parently responsible for about twenty
per cent OF the cases, but in the ma
jorlty OF instances these hazards
were not necessarily inherent in the
occupation. Previous tuberuclosis in
the family occurred in practically a
third of all the cases Investigated.
Dissipation, overcrowding, bad hous-
ing, and innate lack of personal re-
sponsibility, were also listed as
causes.
An interesting feature of the report
and one which has not previously
been dwelt upon in studies Of this
character relates to the effect OF I'M
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15
TIE DAILY
NOVEkET
THE EPIC OF EPIPHALET.
What's in a name?
LII. Oh, you can bet.
They'll call the boy
Epiphalet.
But the baby simply had to b
namad

But the baby simply had to be
named.
Il wish we cauld name him Hank, y
said the young father wistfully.
II spent ten of the best years oil
my life overcoming the name OF
Gardenia, and / have always resolved
that my own child should have a
nice, simple, short name that would
be n help rather than hindrance
to him when he grew UP. 1 wish
we could name him Hank. But
of course, his Uncle Epiphalet Is the
cashier Of the towns largest bank,
and when the child grows up. IL he
is named after Epiphalet, his Uncle
Epiphalet Will give him position
in the bank, and after all, start in
life Is everything. But / wish we
could name him Hank"
True" sighed the young moth
or. I'D like to Sc him with nice,
comfortable. well fitting name like
Dick, or Harry, or Tom, but as you
say, his Uncle Epiphalet in that case
might take no interest in him"
So, against their better judgment,
they saddled the child with Dpiphalet
and month later, when the cards
had gone out and 1t was too late to
change, they saw by the morning
paper that Uncle Epiphalet has been
caught absconding with $4,000. 000,-
\ 600 of the banks war stocks and hRd
been sentenced to nlnety-nlne years
OF hard labor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15
President Wilson as a Candidate.


In his Jefferson day speech Mr..
Wilson for the nonce assumed the
character OF a candidate, seeking sup
port for his second term nomination.
and with such adroitness as to sug-
sest careful preparation for the role.
His studious avoidance of real issues,
and his deliberate emphasis of incon-
sequentials mark him as the exper-
fenced politician. pretending Crank
ness and practicing duplicity. Grave
questions of international relations
were touched upon gingsrly, while
the president modestly claimed to
have solved the economic and social
problems OF the country through leg
islation enacted since he came into
Office. This challenge to criticism will
be met in detail, as time goes on, but
it will be q difficult choice to select
one point in his armor and say 1t
Is the most vulnerable, so full of holes
is his covering.
The one-term plank of the Balti-
more platform will be an awkward
thing; no matter why that plank was
adopted, the president stood pledged
to 1t until nearly two years after his
SANGIIOI. llG bdlhlh5 law Va W NIL
he boasts as the foundation for the
present day prosperity Is but the Aid
rich bill slightly modified, and yet II
open to all the criticism so vehement
ly urged against 1t by the Democrats
with the addition OF the sectional fav.
oritism shown by the administration
is locating the reserve banks. The
free trade policy of the party, ira
: ditional from the time of Jefferson
who was committed to an agricultur
al and not manufacturing nation
has been abandoned by the president
since the passage of the Underwood
bill with disastrous results, and the
Republican doctrine of protection Ii
being adopted piecemeal. Efforts tc
provide defense for the nation have
been and are being nulIified by the
presidents adherents in and out Of
Congress. while the administrator
foreign policy has been one OF con.
sistent wabbling.
The whole story of President vii.
sons three years in office is one OF
constantly shifting views and chang
ing attitude. His singletrack mind
is always at work; the trouble being
he doesn't know which way 1t is turn:
Ing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15

am candidate for Justice OF tho
Peace for Clark district subject to the
approval Of the Republican voters al the
primary to be held June Q, 1915. 1 thank
you in advance fer your support and in
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15
Political Gossip from Washington.

IOhliCh hoSSlp from washington,
Former Representative James E.
Watson, of Indiana, was given royal
greeting by many of his old collearues
on his return visit to the capital. At
the present time, Mr.. Watson is one
of the Republican candidates for
United States senator from his state
He is most optimistic over the politi-
cal outlook. Speaking to friends on
the floor Of the house he said: On
diana is going to roll up tremendous
majority for the Republican ticket.
Party differences have been forgot
ten and we are once more united and
pulling together. What is true in
Indiana is true in other sections of
the country. This is a Republican
year. The voters Of the country have
had enough OF Democracy and are
going back to the party that brings
progress and prosperity. feel posi-
tive that we shall not only carry In
diana for the Republican ticket, but
that both New York and Ohio will al
so fall in line. The best of reports
are also coming from Missouri. Indi-
cations all along the line point to the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15
An Evonins Echo.
Hires Chiffon Paper.

Abe Lilly's managers have hircd o
page in the Huntington Advertiser
Democratic newspaper dedicated Ia
the interests OF Senator Chiffon, and
in this manner are Heehing to boost
Lilly and create sentiment against
Mr.. Hite in Cabell county. This Is
on parity with the tactics employed
by Lilly in various parts OF the gtate,
His doctrines have been 80 closely
akin to Democratic doctrines, his
speeches so plainly tending to rcpu-
citation of Republican principles and
so clearly tending to disruption, that
Democratic politicians have naturally
given him all the encouragement pos
slble, and Democratic editors have
been free in offering him their space,
The Huntington Advertiser, which
is Senator William r. Chilton's per-
sonal organ in southern West Virgin
ia, has from the beginning opened its
news and editorial columns TO Lilly
and his friends, and has shown at all
times a disposition to favor the can
didacy OF the attorney general. Re-
ports from Huntington are TO the eff
feet that this latest move OF the Lilly
men to enter further into, or consum-
mate with cash an alliance already
known to exist, has disguised what
few friends Lilly had in that county,
except his paid retainers and the en-
ployes OF the interests that are back
ing his candidacy.
The Republicans everywhere, it
seems, Cabell county not excepted,
are of the opinion that they can mnn-
age their own affairs without Demo
cratic assistance. Since this outbreak
It is apparent that Mr.. Hite's vote in
his home county will be practically
unanimous.
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NOTICE.
To WHOM IT MAY coNcERN:-

TO WHOM 1T MAY coNcERN:-
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned will, on the oath day of
May. A. D., 1916. apply to the cir
cult court of Harrison county, West
Virginia, at the court house thereof,
for license to carry a revolver.
The undersigned name is o. P.
Morgan; place of residence, Erie,
West Virginia; occupation, night
Waterman for the Hutchinson Coal
Company.
This the 18th day of May, A. D.,
1916. o. P. MORGAN.
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LOS Hartiand avenue, steale sA aeiSStS
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I am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Assessor Of Harrison coun-
ty, subject to the primary election, June
8; and IN announcing my candidacy, | fully
realize tho Importance Of that office to
every citizen OF the county. A word in
my behalf Will be much appreciated.
IRA l.. SWIGER.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15
return of the Republican party
power In this nation.n

There is much grumbling among
the Democrats over the Wilson leg
tslattYe program" In the cloak rooms,
IN the corridors and in the hotels,
both senators and congressman Of
that party faith are criticislng tho
president for keeping Congress in
session all summer and possibly late
into the fall. They say that with con-
dttions as they are, they should be at
home campaigning early. They know
that, at the best, there is little chance
Of tholr retaining control OF the
House. Many members OF the DEM
ocratlc faith in close districts are al
ready getting anxious over adjourn
mont and they say that the only
chance they have OF coming back is
by hard work at home. They make
no bones Of saying that II President
Wilson keeps them here all summer
10 carry out his legislative program,
the jig Is up and they will be beaten.
Considerable opposition is develop
ing in the houne to the administration
tariff commission bill, fathered by
Representative Rainey, Of Illinois.
This comes from some OF the Demo-
cratic members who object to the
president naming the entire board.
The opposition is favorable to the
| Barnhart bill, which was introduced
by Representative Barnhart OF In
diana. This provides that the COM
mission shall consist OF five members.
ono TO be named by the majority OF
! the Senate, one by the minority Of the
Senate, one by tho majority Of tie
House and one by the minority Of the
House and the nth by the president,
II is stated that Representative Barn-
hart sought to show the advaD tage
OF his bill to the president. but that
he met with scant courtesy, which has
not improved the situation.
If reports current at both ends of
the capitol are true. New Jersey can
be depended upon to roll up one OF
the old-fashioned Republican majori-
ties Mt the coming November election.
During the Easter week vacations,
many prominent residents of that
state paid visit to Washington and
called on various members of the New
Jdl bty uSlGbAlIOHs III lNGpublitdbh VIZ =
cles they all brought the same news.
II was the fact that there was much
dissatisfaction with the present adj
ministration In that state. One prom
inent manufacturer told a momber OF
Congress that in the town where he
lived he knows personally Of at least
zoo Democrats who voted for Wilson
in 1912. who are going to support tho
Republican candidate for president at
the election In November next.
In Ellis county, Tex, meeting was
held and vote taken to decide how
patrons OF the rural mail service
stood on the question of substitution
of rural motor service for the old
horse and buggy system. out Of 1850
votes. 1879 favored the horse vehicle
and II favored retention of the new
motor service. This vote taken in
Postmaster General Burleson's own
state gives pretty clear idea Of tho
unpopularlty of his new plans rela-
tive to rural mail service.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15
Grant district.

nomination for the ONCE OF County Com
missioner, subject TO the will OF the party
as expressed ut the primary election to be
held June 0, 1915.
An Investigation OF my fitness for the
office and OF my availability as u candidate
is invited, and the support of every voter
is solicited.
Bristol Tenmile district. ~
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fully solicited. Thanking you in advance
Respectfully yours.
51s East Main street. clarEs6urg, ". Va.

/ am a candidate for the nomination for
Constable for Clark district, on the Re
publican ticket, subject to the primary
mated and elected. not only promise 10
discharge faithfully and feariessly the
duties Of the ONCE, but viii give my very
best service to all the people.
CHARLES @ STOUT.
ClnrkshurE. W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15
For Constable. Clark pI,t,,c.

hereby announce my candidacy for the
Republican nomination Tor Constable OF
Clark district, Harrison county, subject
to the will Of the voters et the primary
to be held June O. 1915. II nominated
and elected, l will give prompt attention
to all papers, ETC., that are placed in nv
hands. Your vote and influence respect
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15
REED FoR CoNnRFss

The Telegram has been authorised to an
Clatksburg, Harrison county, for the Re-
publican nomination for Congress from
the Third Congressional district Of West
Virginia.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15

am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for member of the House Of
Delegates for Harrison county, subject to
the primary election, June q, 1016, and re-
specially solicit your vote and influence.
s. r. HARRISON, Jr.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15
Nlorgantow


nm candidate for the Republican
nomination for State Treasurer, subject to
the primary election June Q, 1915, and
earnestly solicit the support and influence
Of the voters Of West Virginia.
ELLIS A. Y0ST.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15
For Assessor,

am n candidate for the nomination for
Assessor Of Harrison county, subject to
the Republican primary OF June 0, 1910.
II nominated and elected, ! promise you,
as a servant Of the people, that Will full
I'LL every duty o. the 0ltce faithfully and
tearlessly. ask your support.
r. r. MARTIN,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15
DISTRICT OFFICES


For Justice Of the Peace, Clark District.
desire TO announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination for Justice OF
the PeaGe for Clark district, Harrison
June q, 1915. In aspiring to this office
do SO with a full knowledge OF its respon-
sibilities and Importance, and II nominated
and elected, / promise you as q servant
/ viii fuifil every dHty Of the oi5ee fa, ps.
fully and rearlesSly. / VIII greatly nppre-
ciate your vote and influence.
W. y. SfRALEY.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15

Bargains in used automobiles. See
US II you need car, for business
or pleasure. Auto Exchange, corner
Traders Alley and Sixth street. Both
phones S19.
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Niorgantown, Y


hereby announce TINT am candidate
SSF a y, tRs Twsi,th ssnatorIa o 5sfr,nt s
composed Of the counties Of DoddrIdge
Harrison and Lewis, subject to the prI.
mary election OH the 9th day OF June. 1o1d
WALLACE u. GRIBBLE.
West Union, W. Va.
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oARL D. JOHNSON,

CArkSpnrg, w. va.
desire 10 announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination for Justice Of
the Peace for Coal district, Harrison coun-
ty, subject to the primary to be held June
o, 1916. / will greatly appreciate your
vote and influence.
ROBERT McCLUNG. ST..
Clarksburg, W. Va,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15

1 am a candidate for tho Republican
nomination for member OF the House OF
Delegates for Harrison county, subject to
the primary election, June y, 1915, and re-
specially solicit your support.
FRED 4. SHELTER.
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Z. T. ENGLAND.
Logan, W. Va:

For Commissioner Of Agriculture.
! am candidate for the Republican
ture of West Virginia subject to the pri-
mary election to be held June O. 1915, and
respectfully solicit your vote and influence.
Ii. L. WILLIAMS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15

I am candidate for the Republican
nomination for Justice Of the Peace for
Coal district In the primary election to be
held June u. and earnestly solicit the sup
port of my friends. promise, II elected
to discharge the duties of the Office, as
have endeavored to do In the past, without
fear, favor or Partially. My past rec
w pMIIIIAM e. srARnHER.
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WILLIAM Z. srARoHER.
For con.table. conf pistrlot.

For ConstnbIe, Coal DIstrIot,
am candidate for the Republican
nomination for Constable for Coal district
Harrison county, subject to the will Of the
voters at the primary to be held June O.
1910. II nominated and elected, promise
that will devote my entire time to the
discharge Of my duties, as such officer.
BLAINE KEARNS.
756 West Pike street, clarksburg. W. Va.
lam a candidate for nomination for Con-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15

I am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Governor of West viz.
ginia, ,.ublect to the primary election 10
be held June 9. 1915 and respectfully
solicit your support.
Beckley. W. Va. ~
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Huntington, W. Va.

Congressman-at-Largo Howard suther.
land announces his candidacy for the
United States Senate subject to Republican
primary, June 8. Your vote and influence
earnestly solicited,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15

For Justice OF the Peace. GOAL District.
am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Justice OF the Peace for
Coal district, subject to the primary cleo
ton, June ., 1915. Your vote and intiu-
ence is respectfully solicited.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15

desire to announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination for Justice of
the Peace for Coal district, Harrison coun-
ty, subject to the primary to be held June
0, 1916. Your vote and influence is re-
specially solicited.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15
STATE OFFICES


am a candidate for the nomination 10,
0oyernor OF West Virginia on the Repub.
llcan ticket, subject 70 the primary cleo.
tiou, June q, 1915, and respectfully soIicI,
your vote aud influence.
IRA Z. ROBINSON.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15

am a candidRfS for the nomination for
the House OF Delegates for Harrison coun-
ty on the Republican ticket, subject to
the primary election. June g. 1910 and re-
GEORGE w. STURM.
West Milford w Va
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,. HOUSTON GofF YOUNG.

l nm n candidate FOR the Republican
nomination for Secretary of State, subject
to the primary election, June g. 1915. I
VIII appreciate your vote ana influence.
r,,,. =, - MIKE II. KING.
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/ am n candidate for the Republican
nomination for Attorney General OF West
Virginia, subject to the primary, June 8,
lOl6, and solicit your vote and influence,
BIRK S. sTATHERS.
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nomination for the House OF Delegates for
Harrison county, subject to the primary
election, June ., 1915. solicit the active
support and influence of my friends.
Il. II. FISHER.
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- I0uN Q. sournERN.

am candidate FOR the Republican
nomination for the otlee Of Prosecuting
Attorney Of Harrison county, subject to
the general primary election 10 be held
June U, 1915 The careful confederation
and the support Of the voters OF the party
Is earnestly collected.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15

1 nm candidate for the nomination for
Prosecuting Attorney OF Harrison county
on the Republican ticket, subject to the
primary election, June ., 1915, and respect
Iully solicit your vote and influence.
WILL L. NORRIS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15

nm n candidate for the Nomination for
Attorney General Of West Virginia, subject
to the Republican primary election, June
., 1915, and Will appreciate your vote and
supDort,
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Hepzibah, W. Va.

I am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Assessor Of Harrison coun-
", subject 10 the primary election June
0, 1010, and respectfully solicit your vote
and influence.
CHARLES f. RANDALL.
Clay distrlct. ShInnston. w. Va.
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Please announce that / am candidate
Tor the Republican nomination for Sec
rotary OF State. 1 was born on a Harrison
county farm and appeal to the voters of
That county for support in the primary on
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-15

Tho delinquent list of tax payers
will be published In n few days. II
you do not want your name appear
ing in the list, see the sheriff MT once.
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I am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for County Commissioner, sub
ject to the primary election OF June o,
1915, and respectfully solicit the support
Of the Republicans or Harrison county.
DORSEY W. CORK.
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l desire to announce my candidacy fer
the Republican nomination for Justice OF
the Peace for Clark district, Harrison
county, subject to the primary to be neld
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GEORGE Q. MCKINLEY.

I am candidate for the nomination for
Justice of the Peace or Clark District on
the Republican ticket, subject to the Pri-
mary election to be held June 9th, 1916
All kindness shown me will be appreciated
clarksburg W. Va. " iN'
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am candidate for nomination for Jus.
tice OF the Peace in Clark district on the
Republican ticket, subject to the Republl-
can primary to be held June U, 1916, and
earnestly solicit your support in my be-
nall. Whether nominated or not l shall
gave my best efforts Tor the success OF the
ticket at the tall election.
Respectfully yours,
JOSEPH ERNEST SWIGER.
l63 GarrlsOn street, pr0Ae uAka