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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25
The Times would like 10 engage in

The Times would like TO engage in
another mUa-slin&!ns campaign. but
It doesn't eyactly know how to so
about it, besides it has never profted
by It TO 4 very large extent. 1rs
greatest Triumph was last spring.
when it hattisa fer tie present re-
form CD administration. one of the
things that resulted from that dirty
campaign was lie newspaper before
you, the Republicans then RESOLVING
that they would never enter .upon an
other canlpaiSn without the aid OF
a daily organ. But for its Indecent
and beastly conduct at that time the
Times would in all probability DC now
occupying the daily field alone.
If tho Democrats keep on abusing
Roosevelt his plurality viii blanket
the whole country 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

The Republicans present record
of work done and a pledge for the
future The Democrats offer moth
ing. Don't you think you had better
get in the Republican band wagon?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

The boys in New York ward were
found wearing Roosevelt buttons and
shying the Parker buttons at fence
in a newly invented game. This ac-
counts for che sale of some Parker
buttons, anyway.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25
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lie gei lon:
MIL ge piaSz
/: views tina ton eyalsss3
loReIy Repn b1icans
Nation State Stsoan there Il
no4doubf "a bout resfd lent Rooseveltssl
election and this being the feeling
among our National leaders, they are
now Inine heir attention To- the
close Congreasion districts, as they
want next 10 his election. both
Sbranches of Congress to remain in
sympathy with him. The lower
branch is always a matter Of doubt
aoWing8to the practically solid deega-s
dion that comes from the Democratic.
Southland. AS there is a number OF
close districts inEt the North. IT. is in
those that the battle Will rage the
1ercest during the remaining two
weeks OF the campaign.
The Republican managers in West
Virginia entertainno feeling OF doubt
as@to how the state viii go. Roose-s
welt VIII carry 4 by from $4,000 TO
10000 majority, and the State ticket
a.vil not be far behind, notwithstand-
ing the Democrats thinl1 they have
saned something ~ ~ y-if'sss abot; and
nisre pregenun the tax reform egis--
1ation-
Marion county. win shcw an in
creased Republican majority over
thats OF two years ago. and: while it.
may not prove to be, the banner Re-
publican county in the State, yet it;
ought to be and viii be il Rep,tbli7t
cans stand together.
We are by no means 1ndu1sing Sin
IDLE talk when we say that mellow
ell <county's $500 Republican major
1ty can be overcome in Marion il the
maze the effort 10 do SO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

The producers should receive con-
sideration. Industrial policies can
not be planned in the interests of
those who produce nothing. who con-
tribute nothing to the conmo nwealh.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

American workingmen are not
afraid of competition with each 9TH
er. They wtllstake their chances. lis
the low priced fellows on the o!he1
side of the water that they fear.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

More property escapes taxatioE in
West Virginia than pays When that
which escapes is caught. that Which is
NOW paying. will pay much lcss-.-
Parkersbure State Journal
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25
a Bin Serenade.

A rousing serenade was rendered
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evan last night
by the clerks in 5Hartley.s store and
by a few outside friends. The party,
numbering about twenty persons,
armed themselves with tin hons and
other like implements of torture and
assembled about half after seven
o'clock in front of Mr.. Evans rooms
on Pierpont avenue and made the
hills echo until tie bride and groom
made their appearance and graciouslr
invited their friends within. Here a.
jolly evening was spep1 and 4 large
amount of fruit devoured. lis was
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans first experience
together as. hosts but they fulfilled
the obligation right royalty and ex-
tended a hearty invitation 20 their.
guests to repeat their visits often.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

Look around you, farmer and Rome
owner, ard see who are opposing the
noN laws and then decide if it is not
to your interest 70 vote the Repubi-
can ticket.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

President Eliot. Of Harvard. is out
for Roosevelt; and the Democrats are
looking at each other and wondering
where the lightning VIII strike nest.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

There has been so much r1ud sling
ing in the Democratic ranks hat
their campaign arguments are as
specified as a coach dog.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

Come quick, get pair of Banister
Shoes. $1.99. Randall e Co. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

The statement in yesterdays Times
thar a Republican Legislative candi-
date says the new tax laws are all
wrong can be dcnominated simply
Democratic lie
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

Why not let the Marion Claim
Agency collect that claim for you2 K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

Olney talks Of our needless c1im-
mage with Spain" That is a good
way to get the Spanish war veteran
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

independen can not be
come tireIy secure without indus
trial ndependen The protective
Ensures indus trial indepe.. nee.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

strange but you ne*er
Democrats warning each other
8sof he danger of oyer;couftdcnce
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

funny now little interest a
sIsen1ocrat has In bulletin boards tie
faofntn afterS election.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

ItIdge Parker advises young men
begin bottom ami worl, up.
Ssould Ike to see a well digger
sfolIoHFIngs that advice.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

hold a rummage sale on I he 10th. | 1tFf
and 18th of November
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

isrepre antations and personal
abuse has never formed a ladder
assfong enough TO support a National
a1nb bilious climb to pow
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

The biggest complaint l.te Demo
Gratis have against Roosevelt Is that
he is beating them all along Tho line:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

vote for Dawson is a vote for
51oWer taxation and equal taxation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

II Mrs. Alexander Young OF Wheel
Ing, IS the guest OF her niece, FRS;
Glen Barn OF Fairnont avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

ThsS alton officer himself did
know fudge Parker and had to
name. IT is wonderful to
have a8candid date al we'll Known as
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25
OF Marion county.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES LOT Free Schools,
THOMAS c. MILLER,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

ARNOLD g: S CHERR,
III gs Mineral county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

Secretary35of State,
xfsTTaRT5ES yy5$SwTSHER
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25
CHARLES YVARREN8F AIRBANKS

q Indiana.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

~ Gits5@EASSGSSCT-Ea 0iStFiCt,
SILBERT HOLMAN.
u A. s. s. NTcDANIEL.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25

FL q Judges Of Supreme Court,
an AN Kss cox II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25
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ocrIAiud:i'tor

Marion county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-25
orS Treasurer,
n EVV7TO SOGDIN, Z
IEor Attorney General,
fsIsinc coin county

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-22
Steamers In Collision.

Holy Head, Wales, March 2t.-Th'
British steamers Merton and Clan
Grant put into the harbor today after
having been In collision off this place
during dense fog. Both ships were
injured. The Clan was struck amid
ships and her forepart is full Of water
She has a large hole in her starboard
side and was obliged to go on the
beach to prevent sinking. The dam
age to the Meron Is evidently slight as
she subsequently proceeded for Liver
pool. She sailed from Philadelphia
March o. The Clan Grant was last re-
ported as having arrived in Clyds
March from Antwerp.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-22
DEMAND ACCENT RATE.
Committee OF Lumbermen Arrange 10
Go East u Necessary.

L
Go East II Necessary.
Seattle. March 2l.--.A commItte,
representing the Pacific Coast Lumber
Manufacturers Association win gC
east to confer with the traffic men OF
the Great Northern. Northern Pa.
cific and Burlington in the event the
Petition for 4o-cent rate on Pacific
coast lumber into Missouri river ter
ritory Is not granted. Al n meeting OF
the rail branch OF the association held
In Seattle the board OF directors was
empowered to designate committee
to make the trip. This committee Will
include Victor II. Beckman. who has
been most active in preparing the lum-
berman's statement OF their position.
and most of the committee that served
with him.
The only objection raised thus far
by the transcontinental lines to the
proposed accent rate into Missouri
river territory Is that the southern
lines would retallate. This Is not re-
garded by the western mlllmen as a
valid objection. Washington FIR and
hemlock do not compete with yellow
pine, the lumber that Is generally
handled by the southern llnes.
Washington millmen are convinced
that fir can drive oak out OF the mid
die western market II better rate Ia
given. and that this can be done With
out hurting the interests Of the rail-
roads.
There was a big representation at
the meeting OF the rail branch. The
Lumber Manufacturers
Association had large number pres
ent, but did not bring up the question
u the Mccoy act enforcement, which
vas demanded at a previous meeting.
However, the southwestern mlllmen
lid ask for representation on the st.
Paul committee.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-22

fainting spell Mrs, Cook was 80 weak
She could scarcely speak and MIR,
Smith wanted to excuse her. Her
motherly instincts prevailed. however,
and abe persisted In contributing her
testimony to that calculated TO save
her boy, She continued her statement.
and afterwards went ut once from the
room, Mr. winton. for the state. hav-
ing considerably dispensed with the
usual REORGANIZATION
From Willie's sehooluates
Mr. Smith said he desired to offer In
evidence, as showing the character OF
Willie Cook and the general .steem
in which he Is held by those who
know him. a letter which had been
received by Mr. and Mrs. Cook from
the schooimates of the boy, The let
ter was an affectionate one and re-
quested that the parents permit Willie
TO return Immediately to school. The
pupils assured the parents they would
not In any way refer to the trag .dy
which had clouded the life OF their
schoolmate. and that they would do
everything possible to bolster up the
spirits of the boy, All of his class
mates signed the letter. While the
letter was not regarded as competent
evidence, there was no objection to It's
introduction, in view OF the attitude
which had been allowed Mt the hearing
In the general effort to bring out all
the facts In the case.
At . o'clock the investigation was
concluded and the jurors were per-
mitted to go to dinner After dinner
they assembled at Coroner Pohrs Office
and there reached their verdict.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-22
Coroner's Jury Finds Willie Cook Guilty
Of an Involuntary Crime After De-
batting ON Case for Two Hours.
Juror Tunger Says the Jury Was informed the Case Would Be
Carried to the Circuit Court but Declines to Dvulge the
Source From Which the Information Came-Mrs
Cook Swoons While Giving testimony

the friends of Mr. and Mrs, Cook came
as a great surprise, as 1t was general
ly expected the lad would be exoner-
ated of guilt OF crime. A large crowd
of persons gathered in front OF the
office of Coroner Pohl and waited there
until $50. when Coroner Pohl threw
open the doors of his Office and read
the verdict to the waiting throng.
Investigation of the case was con-
cluded yesterday afternoon. The ses-
sion was held at the circuit court room,
which was packed with persons anx-
ious to hear the evidence. AS was the
case at previous days of the investi-
CATION. the crowd was made up large
ly of Finnish residents Miss Christine
Lehto had been brought from Walkers
island to testify. and late in the af-
ternoon Mrs. Cook was placed on the
stand. She was so weak that it was
necessary for w. ]. and A. A. Cook to
assist her to the stand, and during
her examination she swooned. Attor-
ney Smith, representing the Cook lad,
asked to dispense with the examlna-
ton of Mrs Cook. but, with motherly
interest in the welfare of her boy, she
insisted upon making her statement.
The incident was a pathetic one and
brought tears to the eyes of many of
those assembled.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-22
Mrs. Cook on the Stand.

( Attorney Smith called Mrs. Cook ia
the stand. The tragedy at her home
has been crushing blow to her and
since last Wednesday night she had
been prostrated. Mrs. Cookk was so
weak yesterday that 1t was necessary
for her husband and brother law to
assist her to the stand, and during the
course Of her statement she tainted.
A lady friend sat near her and assist
ed in reviving her.
Mrs Cook testified as to the rela-
tionship Of her son, Willie, with Miss
Vilen. She said Miss Vilen had never
once complained to her of Willie's con-
duct, although she had complained be-
cause Of the actions of Stephen, a
much younger boy. Mrs. Cook said
the maid never told her Willie had
pointed a revolver at her. and ex-
pressed the belief she certainly would
have done SO had the boy been guilty
of that indiscretion. The witness was
sure. Miss Vilen, despite her slight
knowledge Of English, could readily
have explained herself.
Mrs. Cooks statement was in the
nature of a fiat contradiction of the
statement that Miss Lehto had left the
Cook home because Of the actions Of
Willie. Mrs. Cook testified that Miss
Lehto left because Of the illness of an
aunt, and that, when she informed
Mrs. Cook she would have to leave,
she stated she did not like to CO.
When Attorney Smith asked Mrs.
Cook whether or not Miss Vilen could
have explained that Willie was in the
habit of pointing revolver at her. the
witness undertook to reply to the ques-
ion. She had spoken but few words
when she began to grow faint, and a
later lost consciousness. The
dessrs. Cook sprang forward and held
Ter in a sitting position, while water
vas thrown upon her face. After the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-22

The jury selected by Coroner Pohl
to inquire into the death Of Santra VII
en-. whose name heretofore has been
given as Hilda Willen and Alexandra
Willen, last night rendered a verdict
which win have the effect of holding
14-year-old Willie Cook to the circuit
court for trial The verdict was reach
ed after about two hours deliberation
on the part Of the six men, and to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-22

q "We, the undersigned, jurors
y sworn to inquire of the cause Of
y the death of Santra vilen, on
. oath, do find:
= "That said Santra vilen came
. to her death at Astoria, Clatsop
y county, Oregon, on the 10th day
. Of March, 1904.
. "That her death was caused
= from a sunshot wound from a
. gun in the hands of Willie Cook,
. such act amounting to a crime,
. though involuntary.
. MAXWELL YOUNG,
. Foreman,
y "A. c. FISHER,
D ~. X. WRIT,
b "A. A. SMITH,
; ANDREW LAKE,
B "P.A. TRuLLlNGER."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-22
Miss Lehto's Evidence.

Miss Christine Lehto the young wo-
man who was brought down from
Walkers island, formerly worked at
the Cook residence. She said the lad
who killed Miss Wien had frequently
taken hold of her. and she was OF the
opinion 1t was his intention to Grim
inally assault her, John Jokelo, Miss
Lehto's lover testified that Miss Lehto
had told him practically the same
story. When asked whether or not he
was Miss Lehto's sweetheart, he indlg-
nantly demanded, through the med
ium of an interpreter, to know why
the question was propounded, and fin
ally got Off without being required to
make reply.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-22
WORKING OVERTIME.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tlreless little workers--Dr. Kings New
Life Pills. Millions are always at work
night and day, curing Indigestion, Bill
BUSINESS Constipation. Sick Headache
and all Stomach, Liver and Bowel
troubles Easy, pleasant, safe, sure.
Only 25c at Chas Rogers drug store.
U. s. Custom House, Astoria, Ore
gon, March 10, 1904. Sealed propos-
ais will be received at this building
until 3 o'clock D. m. Wednesday,
March 80, 1904 for furnishing fuel,
lights, water, miscellaneous supplies
washing towels, hauling ashes, and
sprinkling streets for this building
during the fiscal year ending June 30,
1895, or such portion Of the year as
may be deemed advisable. The right
to reject any and all bids is reserved
by the Treasury Department.
w. L. RoBB. Custodian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-22
THE VILEN CASE MUST GO
TO THE HIGHER TRIBUNAL
Juror Trullinusr's Statement.

After the jury had reached its yer.
diet last evening p. A. Trullinger. on,
Of the Jurors, was interviewed with
reference to the verdict by news.
paper representative. Mr.. Trulllngel
said in substance:
In celebrating upon this case, the
jurors took into consideration only the
testimony offered by While Cook
There were many other witnesses be-
fore us during the investigation. but
we based cur findings solely upon the
statement OF the lad himself
"rhe testimony OF the boy showed
that Miss Wien met her death at his
hands; that 1t was not case of justi-
fable homicide. nor case OF rre-
meditated murder The testimony
showed that the boy had intended to
frighten the young woman and that
her death had resulted The statutes
provide that death under such circum-
stances constitutes crime, even
though the act was Involuntary on the
part of the person causing the death.
and we returned verdict In accord
ance with the law"
Case Goes to Circuit Court.
"rhen it was the object of the jury
to leave the case in such shape that It
would necessarily go to the circuit
court for trialg was asked.
I'VE were Informed the case would
be carried to the circuit court in any
event." Mr.. Trullinger replied. "and
we rendered verdict which we be-
lieved would meet with the approval
of all those concerned"
From whom did you get the In
formation that the case would be car
ried to the circuit court?" was asked.
Il am not at liberty to divulge the
source OF that information" Mr.. Trul-
linger answered. He added the jury
was actuated by desire to leave open
the case to such further legal action
rs might properly follow.
District Attorney Allen stated to the
ury last Friday that its verdict would |
lave the same effect as an informa-
ion. or indictment, filed by him, but
dr. Trullinger said the jurors did not
lave in mind this statement when they
ntered upon consideration of the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-11
JUDGE BAKER REMOVED.
Investigation of Court Was Entireiy
 Too Lax.

Washington, Dec. 10-Judge Benja- min S. Baker of New Mexico, has been removed by the President as the re- suit of a series of complaints with the President regarding affairs in Berna- lilo County. The President decided that more vigorous and Judicial judge was needed to remedy the evils com plained of. The following official state ment of the case was given out at the office of justice today:
 The President has removed from of- fee Judge Benjamin s. Baker of New Mevico.
 Numerous complaints were present. ed and a thorough investigation was made by representative of the De- partment of Justice.
 "Tt was found that in Bernalillo County, in which Albuquerque is situ- ated, political and officials affairs gem erally are in bad condition. that i'm proper jury commissioners were being appointed. the selection of jurors tam pered with, the Sunday law was not enforced against gambling and saloons and that Judge Barker was not doing what judge should do to remedy the evils.
 '1t was considered that a more wig erous and strict judge was imperatively needed in his place.
 Tt was for these reasons that change in the judgeship was concluded upon and not because Judge Barker was deemed dishonest or corrppt. Judge Baker was fully examined and his statements taken down for the infor- nation of the President. but so far as the reasons for his removal are con- cerned his explanations were not deem cd sufficient to prevent a change of judges
 Delegate Rodey, of New Mexico, call cd at the White House today to urge the President to give Judge Baker ;4 hearing, but learned that Baker already had heen removed and that the case could not be considered further.