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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-20


fatigues consciousness by a series of
ally deprives the brain of its blood
supply. Absence of blood from the
brain makes Sleep
Few Greek EN- igrants take their
wives, most of whom are members OF
the Greek church, of which the car
is pope, and half of them are illiterate.
They are under medium height, but
have strong constitutions. They near
ly all have had to labor for very low
wages, to live on coarse, cheap food,
and to wear home-spun or other cheap
clothing About one-half of the males
who emigrate have served IN the
Creek army or navy. Steerage pas
sage to the United States costs S35
The existence of permanent cheml-
cal elements is now questioned by
rutherford and Soddy, who have done
more valuable work in the invesuga-
ton OF the newly discovered radio
active substances than any expert
mentors outside France. What are
called chemical elements are merely
residues left after ages of disintegra-
ton similar to that which radium and
bodies of it's class are now undergo
ing. The decomposition OF these sub
stances does not go on steadily, but
proceeds by definite stages
The Japanese have already done a
great deal more than adopt Western
science They have materially added
to it. Hitherto their greatest success.
has been in bacteriology, study de
handing the utmost patience, manual
dexterity, and refinement OF technique,
and in the records of this branch OF
science they take rank only below
France and Germany, and well in front
of Great Britain. Their first conspic-
uous success was the discovery OF
the bacillus that causes lockjaW,
which was made some years ago by
Kitasato. Shiga discovered the bacil-
lus which is responsible for the form
of dysentery which is the scourge OF
armies
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-20
TRusTs AND The TARIFF
Combinations Would Exist With or
Without Protection.

4 : 4 3a-S z
| When the professional octopus
hunters inveigh against the numerous
trusts they never fail to mention the
ice trust with others, and proceed
to axclaim that the cure for the gen-
era1 evil is Free-Trade or approx
mate Free-Trade. But the average
mortal cannot understand what the
Tariff has to do with ice business.
During the winter just ended ma
ture was most generous in providing
ice, and there was nothing standing
in the way Of those who wanted any
considerable quantity of ice from put
ting it away for summer use So far
as we know there is no Tariff on ice,
and we do not believe it would pay
to import ice from the. North Pole
or any other point where it is to De
had for the cutting. If the Tariff
duties should be taken off of cheese.
for instance, we do not think it
price Of ice and therefore it ought
to be recognized by those who reve!
in a long string of trusts in pictures
and in words that the ice trust might
be well eliminated as an object les
son when the Tariff in connection
with trusts is being considered:
Then there is the coal trust. There
is no duty on coal now, ard the I'M
portations of coal amount to nothing.
Yet the coal trust is always held UP
as a reason why the Protective
Tariff must. go. Trusts are not bred
by Protection-in fact, they are bred
because Of the new economic methods
of conducting business. Sovtaal OF
the trusts have come to grief in re
cent years. The problem of ccmbin-
atoms Of capital operated to the dis
advantage of the consumers is to set
tie itself by the lapse of time aad
by the enforcement CT laws applied
to such corporations as are operated
in violation of the law. There are
undoubtedly many trusts so-calleu,
which do work a hardship to the con-
sumers at times, but some of them
are of a character not to be affected
by either F'ree-Trade or Protection
Thus any consideration of such bust
ness com binations should be along
lines of common sense
General bowls against trusts prove
nothing For instance, the cries
against the ice, coal and meat trusts
are absurd when it is charged that
they are created by the policy of
Protection. They would no doubt
exist under Free-Trade just as we'll as
they do now. Then there is the milk
trust in New York The Tariff has
nothing to do with it. Those who
inveigh against trusts ought to be
specific, especially when they~s seek to
connect combinations OF capital with
the Tariff If the evil is to be fought
it must be along intelligent lines. OF
course, we realize that many folks
are de1uded into believing that the
ice, milk, coal and beef trusts are
made possible through the policy OF
Protection, but anybody who stops
long enough to think can discover
that such combinations of capital
would be possible under any national
system.-W (Del.) News.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-20

4 Gen. Lew Wa1lace, the Hcosier sol
1Adier, diplomat and author, to whom
Y1oving cup was presenter recently by
literary friends of the West, cele-
brated his seventy-seventht birthday
at the home OF his son, Henry Wal
lace, in indianapolis. s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-20
Has Much Coed Nature.

..what does Judge Parker stand
for?,' asks Mr. Bryan. Well, he is
standing for lot Of mighty proVok-
ing things that are being said about
im.-Washington Post.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-20

I have three fthe best lots in Mar
row Place at a great bargain.
H. H. LANHAA. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-20
CONDENSED INFORMATION.

!; DE-. Manaccine, the famous Russian
authority on sleep phenomena, says
that rocking IS an artificial method
of inducing slumber. The process
fatigues consciousness by series OF
monotonous sensations, and incident
ally deprives the brain of its blood
supply Absence of blood from the
brain makes Sleep
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-20

Whether or not there really is v9Se-
tation on the moons surface is mat
ter of some dispute. Professor Pick
ering believes that there is, baSlnS
his belief upon observations OF what
he has called variable spots -por-
tons which exhibit a rapid darken-
ing beginning shortly after sunrise,
followed by an equally rapid fading
toward sunset, accom- panied by al
intuition in size as they daEken-
From the peculiar character OF the
variation observed, Professor Picker
ing concludes that organic life resen-
bling Vegetation, is the only simple
explanation Of the changes which ne
has observed. Considering the lon&
lunar day as a miniature terrestrial
year the theory OF such life becomes
colorado. The vegetation, II there be
any, shoots up, flourishes and d1es
in lunar day just as it grows and
wthers on the earth in terrestrial
year.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-03-03
A Poor Little Girl.

She never ran with hoop, nor blew
Soap bubbles out of pipe, nor knew
In all her days what a world of fun
1t was 10 scamper and jump and run
She was born to wealth and house of
pride,
And must be proper and dignified.
Dear little girl, am sad for you,
They have filched your world of its
rosate hue;
They have robbed the sweets of your
childish play,
And stolen Your years and your dreams
away;
And you are little girl no more
Poor little martyr in pinafore.
| frankly own / would shrink to face
Your accusing eyes at the throne OF
grace;
l tremble to think what the King may
mete
To the culprit couched at the judgment
seat,
Who has taken IL child that was made
TO sing,
And stified the song ard deceived the
King ALEX NJ HAYS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-03-03
WASHINGTON NOTES.

In the u. S. District Court at Wash
ington, last Friday, the jury in the case
of the u. S. versus A W. Machen, for
conspiracy in the Postoffice Department
rendered verdict of guilty as indicted.
The Indictment included Geo. Lorenz
of Toledo and the Croft brothers OF
Washington. On Saturday Macnen'
Lorenz and one Croft were each SEN
fenced to two years in the penitentiary'
and pay fine of ten thousand dollars.
Secretary Taft says that the proposed
Wabash bridge over the Allegheny river
at Fourth ST., Pittsburg, must be ~
feet above the water. This probably
means that the old bridges will. IN the
course of time, have to be raised.
The National Association of Rural
Carriers is fighting to have a graded
scale of wages so that service should
count for something. 1t looks as If the
report from the committee to the House
will fasten on them a fiat increase to
all carriers alike, irrespective OF the
length of time man has been IN the
service. This the majority of the men
are against. 1t is always proper that
an emdloye, whether of a corporation
or a nation, should find his pay being
increased as he sticks faithfully to his
post. There is no incentive when
worker knows that faithful and honest
service will bring no further reward.
1t took a full week to get the Naval
Appropriation bill through the House,
but it is through at last without any
amendment of moment. If the Senate
shall sustain it we will have another
great battleship and two more armored
cruisers that, in the opinion of many ex-
perts, are better than battleships.
A very strong attempt was made to
beat down the appropriations. Curious
ly enough, the opposition was not only
indorsed, but in a manner led by Re
publican, Mr.. Burton of Ohio. His ar
gument was curious. Why did we need
such a great navy? he asked. What
nation was threatening and what nation
attacking us?
1t is hardly worth while reading his
speech further than that. When a
member of Congress cannot understand
that when we are at peace is the time
to prepare against possible attack, he is
| hopeless Mr.. Burton was supported
| by the usual Democratic minority, but
to their credit there were Democrats
who refused TO be led by such narrow
views, and the bill was passed.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-03-03
POLITICAL.

Judpe John Stewart. of Franklin Co.,
one of the best men and best lawyers in
the state, is a candidate for the Repub-
loan nomination for Supreme Judge.
Last Thursday was the last day for
the candidates to certify to the County
Chairman, and A. T. Scott of Butler for
Delegate to the State Convention, and
A. b. Starr Of Penn township and
J. Fl. Pisor of Worth township for
Clerk Of Courts. did not certify, and
though George E. Robinson for Dis
trict Attorney certified. he has since
withdrawn from the contest.
The lawyers of the state are receiving
the following circular-letter from the
Lawyers Committee of Philadelphia.
"As lawyers, jealous OF the honor
Of the profession we venture 10 address
you to ask your opinion OF the proprlety
Of nominating and electing the e1over-
nor to seat upon the Supreme 6encn.
AS the disapproval of the profession
seems to be universal, it is thought de-
sirable to get the whole body of the bar
Of Pennsylvania in touch upon the sub
ject."
tures of more than 100 Philadelphia
LAWYERS, among them John q. johnson,
Richard G. Dale. George Tucker Bisp.
ham. Alexander Simpson, Jr, ano
George 9. Graham.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-03-03
WAR NOTES.

On Wednesday of last week the Japs
attempted TO block the channel of Port
Arthur by sinking vessels laden with
stones in it, but, according to Russian
accounts were driven away. The OBJ
ject of bottling up that harbor would
be to relieve part Of the blockading
fleet for services elsewhere.
On Thursday it was reported that the
Japs had landed at Poisset Bay, near
Vladivostok, and were threatening the
base of Russian supplies, very bold
move, If true.
On Saturday the Russian army was
reported to have crossed the Yalu river,
and to be invading Corea; one Japan
ese fleet was yet blockading Port Ar
thur, while another was seen in the vi
cinity of Vladivostok.
On Monday skirmi,h between the
Cossacks and Japs was reported from
Ping Yang in Norti ern Cores; heavy
fighting was expected anytime; the Jap
strength In Northern Corea was put AT
1900 it was again reported that a
Jap feet was blockading Vladiyostok,
and the Russians were fearing a land
investment of Port Arthur.
On Tuesday another furiou us bo n
bardment o. Port Arthur was repo, ted,
during which four of the Russian YES,
sells were damaged, and it was also re-
ported that the Japs had invested the
place by land and would begin a regu-
lar siege
On Tuesday the Gensrsl staff of the
japanese army went to Korea, and the
advance of the army northward from
Seoul was expected to begin. this week.
1t was said that the Russian army in
Manchuria would number III, ,OG0 by
the Goth of this month.
The war news jumps the open switch,
And scares the heafhen jossky;
But can't tell fakeovitch
From canardovossyi
Ex.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-03-03
Current Events.

In commercial or speculative circles
more interest has been taken in wheat
lately, than in any other product.
It went up to $l.09 in the Chicago ex-
change, then fell back to s1.O4, while
options on grain, yet to be raised, were
sold this week at $1.01.
The grain rates war between the
N. Y. Central and the other trunk lines,
has had but little effect on the price,
which seems to be due to shortage, as
some of the large mills are shut down.
Twenty-Five years ago. says the Phil
adelphia Inquirer, the trunk line presi-
dents got into an agreement which was
called the Trunk Line Pool, by which
all the transcontinental freight between
the Mississippi and the Atlantic sea-
board was to be handled on basis that
was supposed to be equitable to all.
The agreement was iron-bound. and
they who made it were all supposed to
be honorable. men," Unfortunately,
on many occasions some Of the weaker
lines thought they were getting the
worst end of it, AMI they had 80 many
wars that the pool was dissolved and a
"Gentlemen's Agreement" set up. This
worked very well, except that the presi-
dents Of the roads suddenly lost all con-
troll over the wicked freight and passen-
ger agents, who cut rates without limit.
much to the distress Of their superiors,
who said they could do nothing in the
premises. This made new scheme
necessary. and the Interstate Com
merce Association" was erected, by
which the law was to be enforced. 1t
also had its troubles and went the way
Of all agreements where there is money
in breaking them. Then came the
Community Of Interest" scheme, which
has lasted about four years and has
worked indifferently well. Mr. Gould
made nasty stab at it by starting in
for the seaboard. The move 80 far has
been strategic rather than actual, as he
has been unable as yet to make the ne
cessary connections. On top of this
came the cuts in grain by the New York
Central in an alleged effort to keep up
the traffic of New York There has re-
suited the most important war in many
years, and the end is not in sight.
After the decision on the merger,
which is expected this week, many
things may happen in the reconstruc-
tion of railway organizations, no matter
which way the decision reads, but there
is one great fact which no court can ef-
fect. and that ia that it is easier to haul
freight down hill than up. For some
years the wheat traffic of the west has
been turning toward the Gulf of Mexi-
co for this very reason. and there are
many shrewd railroad men who think
the time is soon coming when scarcely
any wheat or -four will come across the
Alleghenies, because the principle of
least resistance will carry this traffic
down the Mississippi and thence to for
eign ports. This movement will be ac-
celebrated when the Panama canal is
constructed.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-03-03
sI.oo per year IN Advance. Otherwise SIS
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ANNOUNCEMEN
Subject to the Republican County
Primary election-Saturday, March 20,
1904
For Congress,
HON. ]. D. MCJUNKIN, of Butler.
For State Senate,
Hov. A. G.. WILLIAMS, of Butler.
For Assembly,
q to nominate.)
THOMAS HAYS, of Butler.
w. r. HoCKENBERRY, of Slipperyrock.
SAMUEL A. LESLIE, of Middlesex twp.
ORMsBY G.. MECHLING, OF Jefferson tp.
For Delegate to the National
Convention, June 21st.
W. b. LUSK. of Butler.
For Delegates to State COnven-
ton, April 9Th.
(3 to elect
WARREN w. CAMPBELL, OF ChIcora-
w. R. THOMPSON, Middlesex twp.
2. w. TINKER, of Cherry twp.
WIN. WELLS WATERS. of Evans City.
For District Attorney.
JOHN w. COULTER. of Butler.
VIM. C. FINDLEY, of Butler.
SAMUEL WALKER, of Butler.
ELMER E. YOUNG, of Butler.
For Clerk of Courts,
L. E. CHRIsTLEY, Of Butler.
ROBERT M. MCFARLAND, of Buffalo tp
J. II. PIzoR, of Worth twp.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-03-03
Jury Lists for March Term.


List of names drawn from the proper
jury wheel the Both day of January,
1904, to serve as Petit Jurors at a regu-
lar term of court, commencing on the
18th day of March, 1904, the same being
the second Monday of said month.
Aiken d L, Butler 1st ". clerk,
Book J ", Slipperyrock twp, farmer,
Barley A Fl, Muddycreek twp. farmer
Beckett Harvey, Clinton twp, farmer,
Black r J, Marion twp, farmer,
Carmody Daniel, Butler Sd W. clerk,
Carroll Frank, Cranberry twp, farmer,
Clutton Frank, Slipperyrock. druggist,
Cummings L S, Mercer twp, butcher,
Chandler Geo, Slipperyrock twp, farmer
Chantler Andrew, Clinton twp, farmer
Campbell Presley, Concord twp, farmer
Crawford G. II, Allegheny twp, farmer,
Donaldson G. Washington tp farmer,
Dunbar John, Penn twp farmer,
Douthett VIM, Winfield twp. farmer.
Goettman Geo, Lancaster twp, farmer,
Harper Herbert, Butler 1st W, merchant
Heberling Harry, Portersville, timer,
Hanna Andrew, Clinton twp. farmer,
Holland F, Allegheny twp, farmer,
Irwin r S, Forward twp, farmer.
James Eli, Millerstown, saddler.
Logan Jas. Winfield twp, merchant,
Murrin II L, Venango twp, farmer
Mcclure Fl, Prospect, farmer,
McGucken Geo, Clearfeld twp, farmer,
McClelland Alex, jackson twp. farmer,
Miller Ellsworth, Butler 4th W, agent
Miller Jacob, Adams twp, farmer,
Myers VIM, Lancaster twp, farmer.
Marshall Jos, Cranberry twp, farmer,
MARRIOTT Nelson, jefferson twp, farmer
Mahood w, Clay twp, farmer,
Martin J d. Penn twp, farmer,
Martin f. Buffalo twp, farmer,
Newman Charles, Jackson twp, farmer,
Oesterliug Geo, Butler 5th w, carpenter
Richey A b, Butler 4th w, teamster,
Rea M, Connoquenessing twp. farmer,
Snyder Jas, Cleariield twp, farmer,
Say f, Bruin, farmer
Springler Vim, Butler I'd W, barber.
Shannon A w, Franklin twp. farmer,
Vogel John, Butler 2d W. merchant,
Wise Peter, Butler 4th, gent,
Weir A M, Buffalo twp, farmer.
Weber John, Penn twp, farmer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-03-03
MOnitcau.

Prof. Donaldson is music director in a
singing class at Pleasant Valley. Both
teacher and scholars are doing good
work
Rev. McNees addressed q very at
tentive and appreciative audience at
Pleasant Valley last Sunday.
Our congenial storekeeper is selling
out and, we hear, expects to move to
his farm this spring.
Lewis Kellerman will move back TO
his former neghborhood about April /.
VIM. Gilghrist called on Robert At
well. in Marion twp, the last of last
week. Robert is very sick, but we hope
he may recover. b.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-03-03
NOTICE.

In re petition of the stockholders of
the Slipperyrock Cooperative Creamery
Association for dissolution, presented
IN Court, Feb. 23rd. 1904, the Court
made the following order:
Now, Feb 23rd, 1904, the foregoing
petition presented in open court and
upon motion of A NJ. Christley. solici-
tor for petitioner, it is ordered that
same be heard by the Court upon the
Goth day of March, 1904, at 2 o'clock P.
NJ. and that notice of such hearing and
application be published in two news
papers in the county for three consecu-
tive weeks preceding said hearing.
BY THE COURT.
A NJ CHRISTLEY,
Solicitor for Petitioner.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-03-03
Pig Iron at x13.

A transaction at Cleveland, last Sat
urday, looks like the revival of the iron
industry. The United States Steel Cor
poration closed contract with the Bes-
semer Pig Iron Association for 1870. 600
tons Of pig iron at $13 per ton at the
valley furnaces This will require
the combined output of all the furnaces
in the Mahoning and Shenango valley,
some of which have been idle for six
months.
The price Mt which the pig iron was
solo Is an advance Of about go cents per
ton oyer the price prevailing in Janu-
ary.
Every blast furnace owned by the
United States Steel Corporation in the
Central West 10 now in full operation.
and tine material contracted for Satur-
day is in addition to its own yutput.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-03-03
A Pleasant Party.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Cunning
ham Trimble, in Middlesex twp. was
the scene of merry making, Friday
evening, Feb. Goth, when number of
the young folks of the neighborhood.
who had been invited to come and
spend the evening, assembled to have a
sociable chat and enjoy themselves.
The guests began to gather about 7:3O
o'clock and kept on coming until about
$50. Some very nice music was rem
dered after which very interesting
games were played. All took an active
part and each one tried to make and to
have as much enjoyment as possible.
About eleven o'clock very delicious
lunch. which had been prepared by the
good lady Of the house, was served
After the hour of midnight move
ment was made and seconded by the
members of the party that an adjourn
ment should be made. After bidding
each other good hight, all retired to
their homes feeling that it was well
spent evening. A GUEST.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-03-03
EXECUTORS NOTICE..

Letters testamentary on the estate of
John E. Byers, NJ. d., decd, late of Butler
boro., Butler Co., Pa. having been grant
ed the undersigned, all persons known
ing themselves indebted to said estate
will please make immediate payment,
and any having claims against said
estate will present them duly authenti-
Gated for settlement to
N. KATE BYERS, Executrix.
No. 207 S. Washington ST.,
H. II. GOUCHER, Butler, Pa.
Atty. 2-25-04
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-03-03

Notice is hereby given that Jacob
Bleichner, guardian of Joseph Snyder
of Summit township, has filed his final
account in the Office of the Prothono-
tary of the Court of Common Pleas of
Butler county at Ms. D. No. l, Decem-
Der Term, 1899, and that the same will
be presented to said Court for confrma-
ton and allowance on Saturday, March
-, 1904 at 10 o'clock.
JOHN G. CLARK, Proth'y.
Prothonotary's Office, Jan. Is, 1904