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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

GETTING DESPERATE.

The desperate stage of the Demo-
cratic game has been reached some
what sooner than usual in a Demo-
cratic campaign. And not only is this
desperation INDUCED in by the Dem
ocratic managers, but by the Demo-
cratic press. even TO some OF the more
dignifed journals. TO miSquote
dead men, to garble their utterances,
to make claims for them which
neither they nor their friends are able
to refute because of the absolute lack
OF foundation for such claims is one
of desperation. The other kind is
quite as bad if not as reprehensible.
For instance, the Worlds story
about Mr.. MorSan's visit to Oyster
Bay, and the claim of the New York
Times and other papers regarding
the collection of Republican cam
pafgn money and other similar claims
which these papers know to be abso-
lutely false. and which they might cor
rect were il not during the heat of
the campaign. The New York Times,
particularly. laying claim as it does
to high morals and scholarly attain
mentS, 1lnuS itself IN very uckllSh
position these days. called down as it
is not only by its daily contempora-
ries. but by such publications as the
"OutlooN.
The Presidential chair was never
yet won by impugning the motives OF
dead men or making unsubstantiated
claims against the living. and Mr..
% rl-
rather than gain by this mode of cam
paigning which in their desperation
they have adopted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
THE%TRuE VALUE.

When the tax commission, compos-
ed of Henry G. Davis, John H. Holt.
William P. Hubbard, L. J. Williams
report. one OF the fundamental princi-
pies Of the system it proposed was the
assessment OF all property at its true
and actual value.
This principle has been incorpor-
ated into the tax laws passed by the
extra session OF the Legislature. and
1T is the one upon which all the OBJ
jections to the laws seem to be based
The fact is the only eQuable basis
value OF property. The prices for
which property would sell at forced
or cash sale Is not an eQunble basis.
or does it show equal proportion of
the values OF property assessed.
There are two good reasons why the
latter basis Is not just:
l. The average assessor; while usu-
ally competent to figure on the value
OF small pieces Of property which or
dinar!ly sell for cash, usually has no
information or experience to guide
him in the estimate or property not
generally sold for cash and must con-
tent himself with a guess which may
in one county be one-sixth and in an
other ore-haf the real value of the
same sort of property.
2 Again. the smaller the amount of
property to be assessed the nearer
will its estimated cash value be to it's
true and actual value Consequently
the present method of ascertaining
values creates hardships upon those
least able to bear 1.-THE poor pcoplc.
1t will lie invariably found that the
mansion worth $4,000 IS. not assessed
moro than one-ffth its value, while
the house worth 5000 will be assess
ed from half TO two-thirds its real
worth. Tie higher priced property is
the less per centage of value it brings
OH 4 forced sale.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
HOW The ELECTION o - JUDGE
s: PARKER WOULD AFFECT
THE OLD SOLDIER.

Judge Parker, in his letter of ac-
ceptance. plainly stated that il elect
ed he would repeal the Service Pen
sion Order of President Roosevelt.
That would leave tens of thousands
OF aged men out in the cold until Con-
gress could act upon the recommen-
dations which Judge Parker said he
would make. putting into effect this
very order. but under different con
ditionS. II would be months and per
haDs years before the soldier would
gain what he is now enjoying under
Mr.. Rooseyelt's order. which has al
ready gone into effect In the mean
time these soldiers who are ageing
so rapidly would be without any
measure to Offset their needs, and
the result of the demands made at
the National Encampment at San
Francisco and at the National En-
campment at Boston would be abso-
lutely nullined
1t would be we'll for the Grand Ar
my OF the Republic to hesitate be-
fore any member votes for the repeal
of the order now in operation and
con1pcIs his comrade to wait for
months for legislation which might
come or might not come in the event
of the election of Judge Parker as
President
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
GREAT GOES OF GREASE.
Farmont Parties and Others Strike 1t
In Harrison County.

Yesterday a we'll was brought in in
what is known as the Rinehart field in
Harrison county. which promises TO
yield a great abundance of the unc-
tuous fluid. 1t is producing now at
the rate of between $50 and 400 bar
rcls per day. and has not been fully
drilled in. The well is owned by Sena-
tor c. w. Swisher, S. l.. Watson, J. F.
Phillips, Col. Jos. II. McDermott and
Davis Elkins. 1t is to be drilled in
today. when a greater flow is looked
Tor. It was certainly good enough
at the beginning, and the owners are
% be cOngratulated
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
MR. DAVIS, INCONSISTENCY.

) ~ 20 - ~ Z
The latest example of the wab-
bling OF the Democratics party on
public questions is furnished by a
recent speech OF its candidate for
Vice President, Mr.. Davis. in which
ne said he favored a tariff that not
only furnished revenue but provided
protection to home industries. That
is fine Republican doctrine and sounds
strangely from a Democrat.
Some allowance must be made for
Mr. Davis. however. He was talking
to q West Virginia audience. and 1t
Is well known of course that West
experience. is 4 protectionist State
Mr. Davis was afraid to stand up for
tho free trade doctrines OF his party
IN that State.
His speech Is fairly characteristic
OF the present attitude of his party.
not only on the tariff question but on
other public questions. The party is
trying to straddle them. Following
the example set by the party action
on the gold question. when the con
vention went one way and the candi-
date the other, the party is now
splitting on the tariff.
The Southern and Western wings
want free trade, as near as they can
get it. To them the tariff is a robbery.
The class to whom Mr.. Davis talked
know better and would not have free
trade. But. which wing is to rule?
How are the people to know whether
JK,0lIl6 have trade j.
fed protection under Democratic
rule?
If they want the protective tariff
there is only one way to insure i
and that is 10 help elect a Republi-
can House of Representatives this
fall
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
On to kinuwood.

MOBGANTOWN. Oct 14.-(Spe-
cialD-SOmc days ago the contract
for building six miles of the NJ. and
X, railroad was let to Talbot Broth
ers of Fairmont. Owing to lack Of
funds and securities the remaining
part Of the road was not contracted.
To-day the arrangements were com
pleted and The contract let to Tai
bott Bros. for the remaining fifteen
miles of the road, the grading 10 be
cOmpleted by neNt July
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

QForty million bottles Of August Flower
sold in the United States alone since its
Introduction And tia demand for it is
still growing. Isu't that fne showing
of success? Don't it prove that August
Flower has had unfailing success in the
cure of indigestion and dyspepsia-the
worst enemies of health and happiness?
QDoes it not afford the best evidence that
August Flower is a sure specific for all
stomach and intestinal disorders ?-that it
is the best of all liver regulators?
TAugust Flower has a 1natchless record
of over IS years in curing the ailinS mil
lions of these distressing complaints.
TTwo sizes, 25c and 75c. All druggists.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

The plutocrat element for the time
being is in control of the Democratic
party. The nomination of Judge
Parker virtually nullifies the anti
trust plank 1t was secured by crook
ed and indefensible methods. 1t was
"A plain and deliberate attempt to de-
Hceiye the party My objection to
Judge. Parker is that he goes before
the country on a cowardly and strad-
ding platform that can only appeal TO
towards and straddlers. 1 object to
loaded dice.-William Jennings Bry-
an.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
DEMOCRATS DONE FOR.

The course which the Democrats
have taken to show their hatred of
Harry Shaw is Il clean-breasted adj
mission that they are done for in this
campaign in Marion county We do
not deny hat if there is any one man
the Democrats have reason to dislike
and to fear that man is Harry Shaw,
hut We are surprised al the reckless
Hess With which they commit acts at
this stage of the game that are
frank avowals that they are de
fealed. OF course their reven Geful
kick at Harry Shaw will prove as
al:ortive as would the attempt to kill
an elephant by throwing spitballs at
his hind quarters. The ranks of The
Republicans will be strengthened by
this display of rage on the part of the
Democrats, and if the vote for Harry
Shaw for prosecuting attorney is not
ahead OF the rest of the ticket we shall
be very much surprised. What Harry
Shaw ms done TO earn the i'll will of
the Democrats has made every Repub-
lican his firm supporter. 4 fact which
the Democrats would have taken into
consideration before going on recorI
as they nave were they not given to
making nlunders II ;he critical no
ment.~ ManninS:nn E,Cord
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
Home From ciarksburq.

The Greater Fairmont band has re-
turned from Clarksburg covered with
glory for it's excellent music. To-
morrow evening this popular orSani-
cation will give its last out door con
cert for the season, and to say that it
will be a fine one is stating something
every one knows.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
PETIT JURORS.
List For November Term is Given
Below.
PrcSideD

The jury commissioners have drawn
the petit jurors for the November
term of Circuit Court Although the
court convenes Tuesday. the twenty,
second. the petit jurors will not be
needed until Monday, the twenty
eighth. The following is the list:
Lee Murray, Frank Google, Morgan
Hartley. John Freeland, Nathan Tuck
er. Samuel ETbbs. Thornton Woods,
Jacob Rice, H. B. Beatty, Adam T.
Hcc!;, Scott Aracct, Join x HolEcrt.
I'd E:@H;ca, s. G nay. W y. Nep-
,:c@cc, &. r Thomas, Z. r. CIelIauL
avid C2ult i,c2rv Sar:vcr. w Il
-. -, ..:.::.,ssz!cc- II z. BAKER, Newton
HibGg. Thomas Little, Wayne Mere
dith, Emery Toothman. Meade Ross,
VIM. Wallace. C. C. Shroyer, Thomas
w. Hibbs. y. L. Prichard, Joseph
Travis. Charles Davis Grant, C. c.
Morgan, Marshal Vandersrift. John
c. Boyles, Clark Snoderly. George
Hamilton and Jesse Beatty.
The Genius Of Liberty at Union
town, Pa, one of the Oldest Demo
cratic papers in the country, contain
ed in ITS issue of July 21. after Parker
was nominated. the following choice
remarks:
The Genius would sooner go to de-
feat under Bryan than to victory with
Parker under the conditions which
will obtain in this campaign The
standards of Democracy were carried
to loftier heights under the leadership
of Bryan than had ever been reached
at any time after the signing of the
Declaration of independence and the
leadership of Thomas Jefferson. q =
Democracy under Bryan believed in
men. Democracy without Bryan fol
lows the leadership that believes in
money.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
A Home Made Glad.

Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Legge,
OF Washington, D. c.. on Thursday,
October 18th, daughter. Mrs. Legge
was formerly Miss Gertrude Moran, of
this city, and has many friends here
who Will De pleased to learn of the
advent in their home.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

The Wheeling News convicts the in
consistent Democratic newspapers and
politicians out of their own mouth
on rhe tax question as follows:
How about this? Colonel John r.
McCiraw John ]. Cornwell. the Park
crsburs Sentinel. the Wheeling Reg
iseT, and anti-tax reform literature
say the only reason the tax reform
business was started was to give the
poll ticians more money to spend and
10 raise taxes. that they were run
ming The State in the hole by eXtrava-
Sance and it was absolutely neces-
sary to cook up a scheme TO get more
money from the taxpayers; also that
the farmers and real estate owners
taxes would be doubled and treblcd
Every reader has heard these argu-
mcnts time and time again.
Now, bless you, the anti-tax reform
organ this morning comes out with an
elaborate statistical report showing
that the revenues of the State will
be $3.50, 900 less in 1905 under the new
Tax laws than they are in 1904 I'M
der the old laws! 1t also says that
State taxes on real estate will be re-
duced s219.GOo
We'll. we'll. What a funny way this
is to get more money for eNtravagant
STATE officers TO spend, Instead of
pulling in something like $1,35O. 900
for the State as in 1904, these cXtrav-
aant fellows are going TO grind ont
100000 in 1905.
Seriously speaking, don't these fig
urcs show the Inconsistency of those
who oppose the new tax laws? One
day the burden of their song is that
the tax laws are designed to put more
money in the State treasury for cor
rupt officials to spend, and the next
day their cry is that the laws will not
create enough revenue to run the
State
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
Parker's Extreme Caution.

If Judge Parker feels that he is I'M
equal 10 the task of making speeches
or that he is not gifted in that direc-
r0n. he acts wisely. of course. in per
&iating in his refusals to appear before
the public But if he has anything
al all like the most ordinary capacity
for even nothing more than froLt
porch or a tail-end-of-the-car speech.
he shows a want of good judgment as
a party leader in not displaying it.
Every other Presidential candidate
but two. in both the Republican and
the Democratic party during The past
forty years. has either made speeches
or gone among the people: the two
exceptions were professional soldiers,
Grant and Hancock. Seymour,
Greedy, Ti1den, Hayes. Garfield.
Blaine. Cleveland. Harrison. McTIin-
Icy and Bryan all did something at
various times in showing themselves
publicly or in expressing their opiI-
ions, and most of them Travelled
widely or kept up an almost dali
round Of spcech-makin@ at their
homes
But Judge Parker has utterly failed
TO provide his party with i sense of
peronal inspiration. He has been
more secretivc in his methods than
any other candidate the country can
now remember. In this respect he
has undoubtedly been a disappoint-
ncnt to many Democrats who haze
been evidently anxious to come in COZ
tact with him and who do not like IN
excess of silent dignity. The Judge
in his desire to serve as an "antithe-
sis" to the President, has gone too
far and has made himself seem tame
or nervcIess in their sight. If he can
speak. he is chargeablc with a serious:
tactical campaign mistake in his p"i-
icy of extreme caution up to this
Observation-Disclosures Bulletin.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

Some person will get the brass bed.
Coal City House Furnishing Company.x
Some person will get the Wilton rug.
Coal City House Furnishing Company. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

Hon. j. B. Manager will take the
stump in Kanawha county next week
for the Republican party and be in
the harness actively until the cam
paign closes. Mr.. Manager was for
merly Democrat. but the sickening
hypocrisy of the party, and its dema-
Goguery became SO prevalent that he
with thousands of other men of talent
and brain, has come over TO the party
of progress and action Mr.. Manager
is an eloquent speaker and splendid
gentleman.-Charlest Mail.
John w Vnners Mins+rale 49,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

Don't forget the matinee at the
Grand, Saturday afternoon, at 2:30.
Children. Is cents. Adults, SO and
% cents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

Bring on some more Democratic
speakers of the Daniel and Whyte
kind. They do US good.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.
Montana School House.

Wohtdhd School HOUSE.
Friday night, October He. N
Showalter and A. Q. Stanley.
Benton's Ferry School House.
Friday night, October &c. 4
Leeds and J. A. Meredith.
HoodsviIle School House.
Friday night. October AN. C
Tough and a. S. Fleming.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

Uncle Henry predicted that West
Virginia would cast her vote along
with New York and other Eastern
States, and we agree with him.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

The ladies of the Presbyterian
Church will hold an exchange to-mor-
row Saturday at the church home
on Jackson street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

In making up your schedule for
next week plan to hear Uncle Joe
Cannon on Tuesday night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

"A cannon is a big gun; Uncle Joe
is no exception.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

Miss Gordon will address a meeting
at Manley chapel at Everson Thurs
day, October IS, in the afternoon at
? O'Clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

The prices for the matinee Saturday
afternoon are: Children Is cents,
adults, so and % cents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

John W. Vogel's minstrels will give
a matinee for ladies and children Sat
urday afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

The prices for the matinee Saturday
afternoon are: Children IS cents
adults, so and 25 cents
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

Political Equality Club will meet to-
night in the Manley Hotel parlors
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

WILLIAM NJ. o. DAWSON,
of Kanawha county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

John w. vogers MinstreIs to-mor-
row night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

John w. vosel's Ministries to-rno:-
row night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

tbs the grand shoe of to-day-W
L. Douglass. C. 3. Highland y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

FOR Observation-Disclosures District,
A. J. MCDANIEL.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

John w. Vogers Ministries tomor-
row night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
For Vice President,
CHARLES WARREN FAIRBANKS
For Governor.

of Indiana.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

For Secretary Of State,
CHARLES w. SWISHER,
OF Marion county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
For Auditor,

For AudltOr,
ARNOLD c. SCHERR,
Of Mineral county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
REPUBLICAN, TICKET.
For President.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,

of New Yor
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14
For Treasurer

J. NEWTON OGDIN,
of Peasants county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-14

Sor Assessor-Eastern District,
GILBERT HOLMAN.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-18

g. "All o. sudden somehow got kicked in th' neck,
which amt fair even shpboard am said Bill an
lss then heard Bill singn out fer me let and call
bore down an grappled u.s. us ashvern that timber leg
mine on tn two O. us, an we had splints fer th
rest o. tn vi'ge"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-18

g. 81 accused Bill am he laid h' fault me- an one word
ed another till we got fghtin fegettin ali about th Oh
Gap scared death an hidn behind TIL mast We us about
ekally matched 18th leg orr and Bill ali stuffed out 18th
paddn'
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-07-08
TORNADO STRIKES
NEBRASKA TOWN
Two Persons Are Killed Near
'7olmesviIle While Fleeing
From Storm.
SEVERAL BADLY HURT
Much Damage Was Done by the Wind,
Buildings Blown Down and Others
Unroofed-Feared Crops Are
Injured.

Townsville, Neb.. June S0-A tor
Aado near this place yesterday killed
TWO persons, fatally injured q third and
caused severe injury to five others.
The dead: r.i%E
TWO CHILDREN OF r. ]. HARRIS,
and years old
The fatally injured:
Mrs. r. j. Harris.
The injured
n. j. Harris, badly bruised about the
head and body.
Mrs. Harris mo"her, aged woman. leg
broken, body mangled, confusion on
head; may not recover.
Three children of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ris. severe but not serious.
The tornado followed a sultry after
noon and came in the shape of II funnel
shaped cloud. 1t struck and demolished
several buildings before reaching the.
Harris home. At the latter place part
of the family reached cellar in safety,
but Mrs. Harris and her son Lewis and,
n G-yetr-old daughter We're unable to
escape
Great damage was done to crops and
several farm houses We're destroyed,
but the occupants sought safety In eel
lars. ~.
At Holmesvile several buildings were
blown to pieces and others unroofed,
but no casualties are reported.
Beatrice. Neb., June 29.-The worst
hail and wind storm in the history of
the town occurred late yesterday. Thou
sands of windows We're broken, and a
number of roofs Shattered. Crops suf-
fered greatly. No one was killed.
York, Neb., June ga small tornado
struck the farming district, fourteen
miles northeast OF here last evening.
Crops We're destroyed in n limited area
and some small buildings blown down.
but no one was injured.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-07-08
WEEKLY CROP REPORT
The Generally Satisfactory Conditions
Shown by the Government
Observers Returns

Washington. June Gothic weather
bureaus weekly summary OF crop con-
aitionS says
Temperatures conditions during the
week eas. of the Mississippi river We're
more favorable than the preceding
week. but less so III the upper Missouri
valley and Rocky mountains and north
Pacific coast districts, Where ii was
abnormallN cool, with more OF less dam
aging frosts. Rain is generally needed
IN the lake regions, Ohio valley. Atlantic
coast and east gulf states. The states
OF the lower Missouri valley and por-
lions Of Minnesota, North Dakota have
suffered from excessive moisture
In Iowa and the principal corn states
east of the Mississippi, corn has made
good progress and is we'll cultivated.
Rapid growth is generally reported.
cultivation in Missouri, Kansas and
Nebraska has been hindered. where
many fields are grassy. The progress
Of wheat harvesting in Kansas and
Missouri have heen INTERRUPTED by
rains, but proceeded without interfer-
ence east of the Mississippi river and
is now In progress as far north as
southern Illinois and Indiana. Some
lodgings and rust are reported from
Nebraska and Missouri. and dry wealth
er has hastcned maturity in Michigan
While the general conditions of spring
wheat Is somewhat less promising than
previously indicated, the outlook con-
tinues encouraging in the spring wheat
region cast of the Rocky mountains.
the least favorable reports being from
Iowa. Oats continues promising in
nearly all directions