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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
Time md Money!

whistler, on the witness stand one
day, was asked the price he lad OBJ
tanned for u certain picture
lone thousand guineas," said he.
How long did it take you to paint
it?''
.'About n day and i half"
..And do you mean to tell the court,
Mr. whistler, that you have the au-
dacity to charge 1000 guineas for the
work of a day and a half:''
NO, sir; ask it for the knowledge
of lifetime
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
ventilation Through the walls.

The fact is that considerable ventila-
ton is capable of taking place and
quite a large exchange Of fresh for
bad air is effected through the walls
of buildings. Many q room that is no.
toriously stuffy could doubtless be
made pleasant to live in by removing
the solid paper or impervious coat Of
paint from the wall and substituting
porous paper, or, better still, giving up
paper altogether and using distemper
wash of pleasing tone.-London Lam
Get
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
A korean custom.

In some parts Of Korea, and among
some Korean families it is the custom
for brideGrooms to dwell under the
roofs of their fathers-in-1aw until the
first son has been born and attained to
years Of manhood. Should any, Ko-
rean, however, stay in the house OF his
brides people for more than three
days after his wedding. he is COM
PEELED to remain for an entire year.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
aerr,ert spcnc.r Wa. Human.

Herbert Spencer in the attitude of
experimenting his household affairs
was practical and amusing. AT one
time the poulterer had not been giving
salts faction. so Mr.. Spencer called his
houSekecpcr and gave her directions
to transfer his custom to another
trad cSman whose shop faced the de-
linquent's. And. Miss Smith, said
the author of Synthetic Philosophy"
"bc particular that the first boulterer
sees you giving your orders to the
second pou!terer"'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
What She Lacked.

A superintendent Of q Sunday school
relates the following true incident:
The title Of the lesson was The rich
young man" and the golden text zone
thing thou Iackest.'' A lady teacher in
the primary class asked u little tot to
repeat the two, and, looking earnestly
in the teachers face, the child I'M
blushingy told her, "One thing thou
lackest-a rich young man."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
His su.picIonS Aroused.

Burns--So your new play was per-
formed last night2 Was there call
for the author? Plotter-There was no
general demand for his appearance, but
[ heard one or two men say they'd ike
to see the man who wrote it. I didn't
like the way they said it and got out
of the house as soon as l could.-Bos-
ton Ira nscript.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
1t Didn't Work.

..This'll be good for q hundred any
how" said young Sow His Wild Oats
to his pal every young fellow needs
q stake when he is of age, SO III send
this telegram collect to the old man:
"'Dear Father~-I am twenty-onc to-
day and broke. ~
An hour later the fond father wired
collect:
$50 was when l was twenty-one.'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
Walked 1t on.

I'm sorry, Mrs. O'Toole, to hear
that yer husband suffers from insou-
ny. My husband had the same COM
plant. but he cured it, ~
How did he, now:"
"Sure, he became n night watch
nI'-Brooklyn Life.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
Just Looking,

Ibid you say your husband was out
looking for work:'
''No. I believe he's out looking at
work. There are some men digging a
cellar down at the corner, and he
doesn't seem able to get any farther. =
.-Philad dolphin Press.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
roo violent nm innovation.

..You told me you had an original
idea in your novel"
81 had was the reply, but the pub
Usher discovered it in the proof sheets
and made me take it out-"-Washlng-
ton Star.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
Following the Recipe.

Mr.. Justhusband in the kitchen1--s
Darling. darling. why are you throw;
ing away the yolks Of all those eggss
Mrs. observation-disclosures, goosie. the;
recipe says to use only the ties
Brooklyn Life. 5 ssE3 sttSSss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25

When Bishop Phillips Brooks was
commanded" as the phrase goes, to
speak before the queen some one ask
ed him if he was afraid. No" he re-
piled. smiling. 81 have preached before
my mother"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25

Gunner--Yes, sir; I have an awful
hard time meeting expenses. Guyer-
Wish could say the same. = meet
them altogether too easily-never get
out Of sight of them, In fact.-Phila-
delphia Record.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
A birthday Present.

Dick She's real jolly. isn't she?
Smiles all the time. Nick--Yes. but
she can't help it; it's Inherited. Her
mother used to pose for dertifrice ad
Detroit Free Press.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
Not to BE Fooled

> Dealer-Fiye pounds for this beautf-
full painting. Why, man, the frame IS
worth more than that. Connoisseur-
Yes, but not with that picture in it
London TitBits.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
No Charge For overvnI untion-

'"This ring" said the je8aler, viii
cost you $50. with car extra ser 81 t.ss3
gratis" ss5iS$S
'.yVhat is your extra service RI RI
asked the young man whowas looking
Mt engagement rings 538
when the young Indy calls to make
Inquiries Wen tell her it's worth $3.50
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25

The basest and meanest of all human
beings are generally the most forward
to despise cthers.-Fielding.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25

.'Ie pretcnds to be q philosoph er."
Yes: but notice one peculiar thing
about his philosophy
''What's that"
Its only other peoples hard luck
that he is able to accept philosophical
ly"~ChicEgo Post.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25

pr who took my

"Are you the waiter who took my
order for that chop?''
YES, sir
Bless me, how,you have grown!'-
Chicago Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25

Pretty lively bull movement "'sS II IA
served the friend Of the man who]
managed to get over the fence withont|
being gored-
very said the other. I'm glad
wasn't cornered.''-Smart Set. s5:s5
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25

Husband-Does Jack know Miss Pep
pertree? Wife tcalmly}-I believe not,
for he has asked her to marry him.
Town and Country
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25

No matter how bright and sunshiny
the day, it viii appear dark and gloomy
TO the man who looks at everything
Through blue glasses" = Maxwells
Talisman.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25

The squalls on the sea Of 1natrimony
have never been 50 perilous as to de-
ter a woman from taking the last boat
out.--New York Herald.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25

When man marries in some other
church everybody wonders whether he
will go with his wife or she with him.
Washington Ia0 Democrat.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25
; -. Y
IrCile.d.

after he married that rich idoSy&
she made him resign from, all - y hi t,iss
clubs E sss
Poor chnp-and al he married her
for was so he could pay his club dues.
Puck.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25

Lloyd Garee, a student at the Uni
versity, was in town Sunday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-04-25

1t is a beauty. Dorothy Dodd shoes
for women. G.. B. HIGHLAND. X
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Mrs. iI. IF. S NTH returned from sS IS
Sunday,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-08-18
ROAD CONSTRUCTION.
Only Competent Ofacials Should
Have Charge of the Work.

Only Competent Oncials Should
Have Charge of the Work.
Tho value OF good roads as compared
more appreciated. There are numerous
cases, however, of attempts at road
Improvement involving the expenditure
of money and labor where the results
obtained are anything but commensu-
rate with what they should be, says
Good Roads Magazine. We refer es
peciauy to country roads under the
supervisors Of officials wholly incom-
petent to build or repair them.
The fact that a road Is made of COM
mon dirt does not Of necessity make it
bad II constructed after modern prac
tice. There is little hope of securing
results desired and efrecting saving
in the money or labor expended each
year unless the road officials are prop
erly educated to scientific methods Of
construction.
There Is great need fer some method
Of properly educating rc"dmakers.
Schools and colleges are / ginning to
realize the Importance Of the road ques-
tion and are adding regular courses Of
instruction to their curriculum. This
method OF education. however. is out of
the question for the present road Off
cial and therefore in electing such
official TO 0ffice regard should be taken
as ~ his capabilities as a practical
road builder.
1t has been suggested that every
highway commissioner should be com
PEELED to pass an examipation In i'm
proved methods Of road construction
before he is allowed to assume the du-
ties Of his oflice. Such a law ought GER
tainly TO be productive of beneficial
reaNltS
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-08-18
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
bad Roads Prevent the Extension Of
the Service.

Bad Roads Prevent the Extension Of
the Service.
At the recent interna tional good
roads convention at st. Louis Hon.
Frank Il. Nevins OF the United States
postoffice department delivered an adj
dress in which he said:
'The establishment of the rural free
delivery Of mail throughout the coun-
try has produced marked improve
ment in the condition of the highways.
When there is prospect of rural free
delivery in a community, work imme-
diately begins on the roads. There are
now in operation 25,OOO rural routes.
over which carriers travel $4,000 miles,
delivering mail to about 9,OoO,OOO peo-
pie. More than 1900 bridges have
been constructed over streams that
would not have been built if 1t had
not been for the establishment of the
free delivery system. Nearly every
portion Of the country where road con-
ditions will warrant 1t is now supplied
with this service. But in many sec-
tiOns the bad condition of the roads or
the lack Of bridges prevents the extern
sion of the service.
Under the road laws Of most of the
western states at the present time work
is done upon the roads in the fall by
the various road districts, when there
Is no work to be done on the farms.
In the spring this work disappears.
Nothing permanent remains. and the
roads are in AZ bad condition or worse
than they were before. The cost of
$1,000 to $1,000 mile for the con-
struction Of hard roads In this western
country is too great in most instances
for road districts, townships and coun-
ties to bear: neither Is it right that they
should bear the entire cost. The pub
lie at large, which shares directly or
indirectly in the benefits, should con-
tribute to the expense.
There never will be good roads in
this country until the national govern
ment takes the initiative in this move
nent and the respective states of the
Union join in with liberal contribu-
tions and this again h supplemented
by local enterprise. Continental Eu-
rope England and Ireland are covered
with hard, broad pixies built at the ex-
penss of the governments Of those
countries. No country in the world
ever yet had or ever will have perma
nent and passable highways construct
ed and maintained by local authority.
"Sixty per cent of the population Of
tl.ls country lives in the cities and vii
laEes: 40 per cent lives in the country.
1t is not fair or just to place the entire
burden of good roads upon the shoul-
ders Of the farmer The general pub
lie shares directly or indirectly in the
benefits and should bear the expense
OF an equitable tax for this purpose on
all assessabie values. The weight Of
1t upon the individual would then be as
light as summer shadow. While this
specter Of taxation may frighten some
of our skittish country friends and
cause them to rear and plunge little,
they will find on closer inspection that
the goblin is harmless creation of the
Imagination. They will get back In
benefits ten times more than they will
pay out in taxes"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-08-18
CARNIVAL
Eagles Mere Enjoyed lis An
nVal Boat Exhibition.

The annual carnival at Eagles
Mere which took place last Thurs
day night was glorious success, and
was witnessed by hundreds of peO-
pie on the shore of the Lake.
The RaymOnd's float was a repre-
sentation of wedding scene of a
magnificent order, the ceremony be-
ing in the act of being performed
by a vested clergyman, and showing
a charmingly gowned bride and
bridesmaids. This float called forth
the "Ohs" and "Ahs" of the MANY
spectators who We're viewing the
scene. 1t took first prize.
The second prize was awarded the
float of the Forest Inn, which pre-
sented May pole dance, and was
much admired for the charming eff
feet it produced.
The CrestmOnt Inn had a novel
float in the shape of Japenese ship.
An Indian camping scene showing
wigwam and camp fire was another
striking float.
The first prize for individual boats
was awarded to one representing
the famous painting "Elaine" which
was pathetically beautiful and elici-
ted much quiet admiration as it
looked so real that loud applause
seemed almost irreverent.
The second prize fer individual
boats was awarded to a boat with
sails woven of Japenese lanterns,
and the third prize to boat present
ing Il lot of imps.
Besides the boats taking prizes
there were hundreds of other pretti-
ly decorated boats which made a
most charming scene.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-08-18
ROAD DRAGGING.
Highways Kept In Good Condition
at small Cost.

at small Cost.
Visitors are sften struck by the
splendid condition of the public roads
in certain sections of the state of
Missouri. especially In Nodaway and
Atchison counties.
The condition Of these roads being in
such fine shape Is brought about by
dragging. The drag in use in these
sections is simply made by taking Il
couple Of pieces of oak lumber about
2 by IL feet long. setting the tim
beers on edge and arming the straps
Of iron. The timbers are set laterally
and are connected by several short
planks, which are bolted to the oak
ones, on which seat for the driver
IL fastened.
In operation the drag is hitched so
that one end is considerably in front of
the other and the resultant action forces
the clods toward the center OF the road
round trip OH any OF the roads result
ing In the rough places being worked
down and the loose clods worked to the
center Of the road. These drags do not
cost the Missourians very much outlay
OF money or time to make and prove to
be fine thing Ia keeNing the reads In
fairly good condition at all seasons OF
the year
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-08-18
A FOUR HORSE LOAD.

bad roads. 1t is the same as IL every
horse and mule in North Carolina We're
killed annually.
The loss of Its best manhood is the
greatest tax that the country is paying
to towns and cities. This loss must be
controlled and diminished. We must
have cities and towns. We are willing
to give some OF the country boys to
carry ON the work of cities and towns.
but we must not give up too many. We
need them in the country to build up
country homes The country home is
the unit Of power, character and civili-
Zatien for America. We cannot cnrtro,
the nervous and vicious life Of the city
City people do net desire the kind Of
lives they seem forced to live-nervous.
restless. unhealthy lives: lives In which
they retire late, rise late and fnd it
impossible to control their children
They cannot help it. A large city is a
maelstrom. \ great, strong man comes
from country to city. He does a great
work. He finds great opportunities for
the development OF his powers and
talents. He leads brilliant life and
leaves an honored name. But it Is 4
sad fact, and seemingly a law of ma
ture. that he sacrifices the calm health
and strength Of rural life for the nerv
GUS activities Of the city. His descend
ants do not inherit his power
Let us preserve and build UP country
life. Let us keep the boys and girls
on the farms. Let us carry the town
to the country and the country to the
town, preserving the blessings of both
by constructing good roads as perma
nent instrumentalities Of travel, of
trade, Of social intercourse and edu-
cation.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-08-18
SONESTOWN.

Mrs. Alex Hess and Mary Fair
man did shopping in Williamsport
Friday.
Mable Hazen was in Williamsport
Thursday.
The Sunday School picnic will oc-
cur August %, at Eagles Mere.
Among those who will attend the
S. S. convention at Lopez are Rev.
j. o. Riggs, Mr.. b. G. Welsh and
Myrtle Edgar.
Ray and Pearl Weed of William
sport have been visiting relatives
here.
A. Edgar was in Williamsport
Monday.
A fishing party consisting of +. J.
and Fl. ID. Lockwood and A. l..
Sheets camped at Hunters Lake last
week. Taylor and Erma Armstrong
and Mcsdames Sheets, Lockwood
and Edgar drove over on Friday
and returned with some fine pike
besides other fish.
Foresman Calvert of Willialnsport
was in town Sunday.
The young ladies of this place and
Muncy Valley united to give leap
year party Saturday evening, and it
was grand success in every way.
Each girl having invited young
man, escourted him to the house
and showed him the most careful
and polite attention throughout the
evening. The home of Mrs. Alex
Hess was thrown open for the Occa-
sion and every one seemed to enjoy
himself most thoroughly, games and
music being the entertainment pro-
vided. The supper was dainty and
tastefully served, the table being
decorated with sweet peas, and an
abundance of silver added to the
effect. The menu consisted of cold
meats, salads, biscuit, olives, pickles,
cake and ice cream. Among those
present were the Misses Magargle,
Fairman, Hall, Hess, Hazen, Edgar,
Keller, Houseknecht, Taylor, DonO-
van, Minnier and Johnson, and
Messrs, Weed, Herman, Swank,
Hall, Green, Oberrender, Lorah,
Parker, Myers, Hess, Deitrick, Krum
and Calvert.
The entire party had their pict-
ures taken by a photographer in
town.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-08-18
THE MUD TAX.
What Bad Roads Cost the state Of
North Carolina.

North Carolina.
1t has been calculated that the people
of North Carolina suffer annually from
bad roads to the extent of about
$1,000, 600, said a speaker at a North
Carolina good roads convention. In
other words, they pay, as Professor
Holmes SO vigorously expresses it, an
annual mud tax, sand tax and hill
tax" amounting to S1OOOO,OO0. Ten
millions of dollars annually as tribute
to clay, mud. sand, rocks and hills, not
to mention tired beasts, CALLED shoul-
ders, sore backs and profane drivers.
During the last twenty five years this
bad road tax has consumed an amount
of money equal to the taxable values Of
the whole state of North Carolina. One
tenth Of what we waste annually on
bad roads would give seven months
term to every school in North Carolina.
Ten million dollars thrown away on
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-08-18

All recognized authorities Oh the
subject say that no vegetable matter
should be used in the construction and
maintenance Of roads or highways In
spite Of this however, many road
members are throwing into the middle
Of the road the mud from the side
bitches, as well as the grass and weeds
that have grown up by the side of the
road. The leaves and other litter that
have accumulated at the sides of the
road are placed In the road to rot and
make quagmires for the people to
travel through Roads Magazine.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-08-18
I'ne Issue.

If It had the power as 1t did under
Cleveland, to enact any law 1t pleased,
the Democracy would make bad mess
Of It, Just as it did then, and plunge the
country into panic, closing shops and
factories and throwing hundreds OF
thousands of men and women out OF
work. The issue therefore, is between
conservatism. as represen ed by the Re-
publican party and rad! alism, as rep
resented by the Democru y.-Rochester
Post Express
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-08-18
HILLSGROvE.

The Williamsport Paper Company
Base Ball Team came up to Hills
grove last Saturday, and received
the sama old score, the Giants took
to the city with them: to . in
favor of Hillsgrove Now it was a
nice game, but Barton was too much
for the Billtowners. They would
step up to the plate and strike out as
fast as Johnny delivered the dope
They came up here the same as
usual with their team padded. Only
five safe hits were made off Barton
and ID off Krause.
In last weeks issue of the items
there was an article accusing the
Hillsgrove correspondent of being
rather blue over the Hillsgrove and
Forksville game. Now it is all
sorry mistake A the Hillsgrove team
went up to give them return game
Their team playing at Hillsgrove
few weeks ago and comp0A, d of
Forksville and Estella Base Ball tai
ent, and were defeated by score of
26 to 0 in six inning game. in fa-
vor of Hillsgrove.
When the team went to Forksvillc
to play, it was understood, that they
were to play with picked nine,
and so they did. From Laquin, Lo-
pez, Estella, and louisville. How
is that for a padded team? Hills
grove so far this season has played
IL games and won I of them; and
every team and game, but one( the
Giants) have been loaded with play
ers outside of their own town or
team players, while the Hillsgrove
team plays with nothing but their
own town boys. Still we do not
kick. What glory is there in team
defeating another team if they use
lot of picked players from all over'
James Gansel of LaPOrte with
large crew of imen is building the
abutments for the Railroad bridge,
at this place. The road is now com
pleted within mile of this place.
Mrs. George Gesler and daughter,
and Miss. Flanagan of Ralston are
visiting at Edward Flynns.
II. Green spent saturday and
Sunday at Eagles Mere and Sones-
town.
Mrs. Wood of Newark, n. j. is
visiting her brother Edward Hol-
comb at this place.
Atty. VIM. Shoemaker of LaPorte
was transacting business in town last
week.
Mrs. f. +. Mecum of William
sport is the guest of Mrs. G. w.
Saddler
John Barton will play with the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-08-18
Austin Base Ball team at Towanda
on Thursday.

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The Silver SINNERS took tho Will.
Transport Paper mill B. c. into camp
on the local diamond to the tune of
! | and in favor of Hillsgrove. on
Saturday last in a game full of feat
ures from start to finish. We mem
ton sensational pickup by Barton
and the numerous hard long hits by
Darby Lucas and Rinker.
The line up was as follows:
Hillsgrove Paper Mill Co.
Wooo'ey $. :. Hoffnagie d.
hihkef D. Colhane c.
harrington d. rupert u.
MOTIFS l. l. "ehnef d.
"cnrioe D. hapie c. l.
= -noi''' e. hoooii's l. /.
Lucas T. l. omith +. !.
D"roy C. l.. ohaher 5. s.
pai 'o'i r. hhausS p
me score py innings:
e,: .
Pee, 10 a n ~ n ~ :,
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ou ~ 60 fpoi' " :"
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