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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16
Glad He Changed HI. Politics.

The editor of the Moberly, Me.
Tribune" is A. w. Maxwell, former.
ly chairman OF the Iowa Democratic
State Central Committee. In 1904 he
supported the Republican national
ticket. In reviewing his experience
since he united with the Republicans,
Mr.. Maxwell says:
The prosperity of the American
people is of too vast Importance to
experiment with, and we believe
that we were wise in pursuing the
safe course last fall by practically
unanimously re-electing President
Roosevelt. Democrats as well as
Republicans admit the wisdom of his
selection, and, generally speaking,
indorse his administration. President
Roosevelt is high.minded and broad
minded, patriotic and statesmanlike
and by his official conduct has rem
dered 1t an easy matter for Democrats
to give him heavy support.
Personally, one years experience
as a Republican has been all that we
could desire 1t to be, and, without ut
tering disparaging word concern.
ing any supporter OF the opposite par.
ty we are proud to go on record as
being a Republican of the Roosevelt
persuasion, believer and a support.
er Of his policies"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16
Fined and Put undaer Bond.

Milf Montgomery. arrested on com
plant of JEFF Hall and his wife. Mag
gle Hall, of Montana, that Montgom-
cry had shot at them Monday morn
ing. was. fined tliis afternoon by JUS
tice Bennington s25 for carrying a
revolver and put under 800 bond to
keep the peace.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16

qThe greatest tonic on earth is & good
nights rest. Restless nights and the ter
nble exhaustion of hacking cough are
dread dangers Of the poor consumptive.
QBut why this fear of the night when q
few doses Of DR.. Boschee's German Syrup
will insure refreshing sleep, entirely free
from cough or night sweat? Free ex-
pectoration in the morning is made GER
tain by taking German Syrup.
give know by the experience Of over
thirty-fve years that one 7s-cent bottle OF
German Syrup will speedily relieve OF
cure the worst coughs, colds, bronchial or
lung troubles-and that, even in bad
cases of consumption, one large bottle Of
German Syrup will work wonders. "a
qTwo sizes, asc and 7sc. All druggists.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16

If the Fairmont West virginian
wants tosflirt with the Parkersburg
News, we reckon we. can smile few
smiles in The direction offhe Fair.
mont Times. Jealous7s o. no, wes are
not NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. slate
journal. ~
OF course, the esteemed State Jour
nal knows exactly what It meanA BY
the above remarks, but II is sthersame
as, choctaw to ms and Z. we therefore
VIII; have ;tosask II for an explanation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16
oper. neuss Rs..aur.n,

Opera Houss Restaurant.
The Opera House Restaurant has
opened up again and will serve In
customers a. usual In nrst-class style.
10 for both ladies and gentlemen.
AL.vA HAWKINS,
Manager. :
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16
Richmond RESIGNS.

Alf Richmond, assistant lockmas-
ter at Lock Is, has resigned his po-
sition and is moving from the gov
eminent property at Hoult. Mr.
Richmond expects to be employed at
the round house for time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16

81 notice that former Newporter1
says he isn't going to take up his.
home in Paris.ss .ri,,-..S.... y.
Good. l believe we are supposed
to be well.wishers of the French
people.:.-Clexeland. .Plaip. Dealer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16

Miss Anna -Leggett,~of Harrisville,
Richie county. is visiting her for;
mer schoolmate. Mrs. c. L. Holland,
Of Locust avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
Night Excursion to Pittsburs-Rounc
Trip s175, Sunday, August 20.

Special train leaves Fairmont at
1915 A. NJ, eastern Time), arriv.
ing Pittsburg $3.50 A. NJ.
Special train leaves Pittsburg re.
turning ut 600 P. NJ.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16

Special train leaves Fairmont at
G:So A. NJ. Beautiful scenery en- route.
Most delightful season in the noun.
tains.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16

Why spend. money going to town
for meats? Reeves has as good meat.
as anyone, at Eighth street, Fifth
ward. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16
Thermometcr Readings For Past
Twenty-Four Hours-H. Glenn
Fleming, Observer.
4 TAX PREDICTION.

than they have been for q number of
years. That such would be the case
was assured by the Republicans last
fall. but the Democrats insisted that
the Republican claims were folderol
and that such thing could not be.
1t was stated on the stump that Mr..
Dawson and his coadjutors had
-layed down" on the proposition to
tax coal, oil and gas. and various 9th
er corporate interests, throwing the
tax burden with increased weight
upon the already crushed shoulders
Of the ordinary taxpayers. A little
reflection win recall all these things
said by the enemies OF the new sys-
tenn OF taxation. But their dire pre-.
dictions did not come to pass and the
people win this year enjoy large
reduction in their taxes from the
amount paid last year. The anti.tax
reformers admit this, but they say
whatever goes over the Devils back
viii have TO come under some other
part Of his anatomy and that we are
sure to suffer for the reduction made
in the taxes Of this year. The reas-
sessment is held up as the bugaboo
to frighten the unwaryS and they
straightway take up with the theory
for some people always expect what.
ever OF evil is prophesied. 1t is not
our purpose to try to misrepresent
conditions or say that the expenses
OF the State and county can be met
and as much money as usual raised
and all classes of people enjoy a uni
form reduction in taxes. That would
be paradoxical and untrue. Some
people are going to have to pay more
money under the readjustment of the
tax values than they did under the
old system. But 1t will be those who
are amply able to pay more and who
have not heretofore borne their true
proportion Of the tax burden. Such
REIMBURSEMENT cannot work an in
justice or hardship on any one, but
1t will bring relief to those who have
been getting the worst of It under
the old laws. Now, to be more spe-
cific. How will the reassessment af-
feet taxes next year? VIII they be
higher or lower? Taking into account
the fact that the revenues for the
support OF the State government will
be raised very largely from license
fees and taxes on special franchises
and privileges. thereby relieving the
taxpayers OF the various counties to
that extent; we have figured out af.
ter fashion about what the effect of
the reassessment win be in Marion
county. which, we think, will be re.
assessed on q conservative basis. In
our Judgment, farm or home which
has been doubled in value will pro.
duce less taxes under the reassess.
ment than on the old basis, thereby
reducing the tax ticket OF the owner
Property that is placed on the as.
SCISSORS list at three times the pres.
emit valuation, will lust about break
even, the amount of taxes being
neither raised nor lowered IN an an,
preciable degree: while nronertv
heretofore assessed at only ;one.fourtb
one.fifth or one.sixth OF its true valve
VIII have to nav more lust in nro
portion as ii has been assessed at too
low a valuation hara,oto,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16
$500 REWARD!
NO QUESTIONS ASKED.

7. Return folding kodac in leather case
to Fairmont & Clarksburg Traction
Co. office and receive reward.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16


When you read the ciarksburg News
you take the heads at the top Of the
first page and hunt up the articles
In The paper and 1T them together at
your MISUNDERSTANDING State
Journal.
You must remember that the clarks-
burg News is Democratic paper,
and, like all Democrats, Is very bad
ly confused these times, seeing that
the new tax laws are going to bring
relief to tile people Just as the Re-
publican party promised. Under the
circumstances almost any kind of an
antic may be looked for from Dem
ocratic paper or politician.
q The latest application of the Jim
Crow car idea was made by Liver.
pool railroad. On recent holiday it
was announced that special train
would be devoted to those who ap.
peared under the influence of liquor.
Not one in that condition took the
train. Nobody wanted to be classed
as riding with drunken persons. Why
not try the scheme over here? Is
there anything that adds more to the
dlscomforts of travel than to have TO
sit in car befouled with the breath
and the language of intoxicated men?
-Uniontown tPa.) News Standard.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-16
ONLY SIPS TO CUMBERLAND

And Return via Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, Sunday, August 81.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
MERIDIAN SHOWS
 COTTON DECREASE
NUMBER OF BALES RECEIVED so FAR THIS YEAR IS FAR SHORT OF THE NUMBER RECEIVED LAST YEAR.

Meridian. Miss, December 15.-tSpecial) The receipts for the week ending today in the local market continue to show that the planters throughout the territory were sincere in their claims of reductions in acreage and in the probable output of the number of bales raised. The total for the week numbered 2760 bales, as against 4173 bales for the same period last year. For the week before, the re- ceipts were 2S45 bales, a difference in the two weeks of only S5 bales.
 The total number of bales received so far this year has been placed at 4,75s, while last year. at this period. the total was 76,3O6, a decrease of S1,5E bales The crop on hand at this point is given as 24,13S bales, and that of last year at the same period as 22,351 bales During the past week 999 bales were shipped from this point. For the same period one year ago the shipments were 3376 bales.
 Advices from the home of Jack Thomp- son, the young fireman who was badly bruised and crushed by the horse attach ed to the buggy of Assistant Fire Chief Charles Massey are to the effect that the young man took a decided turn for the worse during last night. and but little hope is entertained for his ultimate re- covery.
 Willie Wells, negro worktrain laborer, accidentally shot and killed Oscar Gres- sett a fellow worker, in a freight car at the "Y'' of the Alabama and Vicks- burg railroad, several miles west of this city last night, the wound proving fatal at o'clock this morning.
 Mayor Rivers this afternoon issued his formal proclamation warning the people against dischargng fireworks within cer- tain prescribed districts, and for the cleo ton that will be held on Tuesday. Janu- ary 6, 1906, for five councilmen for the next four years.
 The Elks announced this afternoon that every detail had been completed for the big Christmas tree celebration for the poor children of the city, and that 1t would take place in the rooms of the Elks on Fourth street, between o'clock and o'clock on Saturday afternoon, De- cember 23.
 Tickets have been issued to many peo- pie of the city, and charitable organiza- tions, to be distributed to the poor child ren. It is expected that over two hun dred poor children will be given toys candies, fruits. etc, on that occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
N s LIE Y DEP "A R T M E N TH
POLITICAL GOSSIP
 OF THE DECATURS
HENRY A. skEGGs MAY AM NOUNCE FOR RAILROAD COM MISSIoNER-SIx CANDIDATES FOR SHERIFF.

Decatur, December 15.-(Speeial)- )-Pour- tor M. Brindey, young attorney of Hartselle, has announced that he will be candidate for the legislature. Capt. Dan Walden of New Decatur and Judge E. NJ. Russell of Lacy Springs are also spoken of for the legislature, but they have not as yet announced.
 There are already six candidates in the field for sheriff. viz: S. P. Ryan, ]. Lem Jones. ". A. Petty, J. Newton Hendrix and Edgar Fennell, all of New Decatur and Tom Shipp of Hartselle.
 It is thought that Senator S. A. Lynne will be a candidate for the state Senate to succeed himself. As yet there are no others spoken of for the state Senate.
 The probabilities are strongly in favor of Henry A. Skegg, mayor of Decatur, and chairman of the democratic congress sional executive committee, becoming a candidate for railroad commissioner. h. fiuential friends from all parts of the state are urging Mir. Skeggs to make the race, and the probabilities are that he will decide to announce within the next few days
 In the event that Mir. ,Slxeggs becomes a candidate for the state railroad commits sion and does not run for reelection to the office of mayor, the probabilities are that there will be several candidates in 
 three probable candidates for mayor. In the event MT. Skeggs is not a candidate, viz: Squire D. B. Morrow, J. Douglas Scruggs and B. P Wallace. There are other probable candidates also. The city election does not take place until next May.
 Quite a surprise wedding took place in New Decatur last night. The bride was Miss Jessie Gallyon and the groom Walter Deposture.
 The parents of the bride objected to the wedding, so the young couple went=out to an ice cream supper. so they said, but instead of going to the supper they went to the parsonage of the Central Baptist church. and as the license had been previously procured, the Rev Dr. W. R. Curry, the pastor, performed the ceremony
 Miss Gallyon's home was in New De- catur and MT. Deposture resides in the country near the city. They will make their future home here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST
 PnIvsTS DISEASES,
guarantee

you a perma- 1ent cure of
 rivate troubles and that you may know my guarantee Is re- lla ble I refer YOU with per mission, to the girst National )ank. Alabama National bank. steiner Broth-
 ITS. bankers, 'rfferson Coun- ty s a v 1 n ' . ka.lx A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
OFFICERS ELECTED
 BY REFORM LEAGUE
DANIEL c. GILMAN OF BALTIMORE IS ELECTED PRESIDENT AND OTHER COLLEGE MEN AS VICE. PRESIDENTS.

Milwaukee, December 15.--Danie c. Gill;
 man of Baltimore was today reelected to the presidency of the National Civil
 Service Reform league. Others were elect ed as follows:
 Vice President-Joseph H. Choate, New
 York; Grover Cleveland, Princeton, N. J.; Charles W. Eliot, Cambridge, Mass. Har-
 " A. Garfield, Princeton, N. J.; Arthur T. Hadley, New Haven, Conn.,; Henry
 Charles Lea Philadelphia; Herbert Welsh, Philadelphia, Seth Low, New York; Frank MacVeagh, Chicago George A. Pope Bal timore; Henry c. Potter D. D., New York; P. J. Ryah, D. D., Philadelphia Moor field Storey, Boston.
 The council includes Horace b. Dem- ing, New York; John Joy Edson, Wash ington, D., C.; William Dudley Foulke, Richmond, Ind; Richard Watson Glider. New York; Carl Schurz New York, and Edward H. Shepard New York Resolutions were adopted in part as fol- lows;
 In reviewing the events of the last year the National Civil Service Reform league finds cause for much public satisfaction. The order of March 3O,s1905 In extending the merit system to cashiers and financial clerks in the postoffice department, is especially noteworthy. The league notes with apprehension the continuance of the practice of making special exemptions in favor of individuals. The league greets with satisfaction the recent executive or der issued by the President at the sug-
 gestion of MT. Root the secretary of state, providing for an increase of the ef- ficiency of the consular service by ex- tending the methods now employed for
 ascertainlng the qualifications of candi-
 dates by suitable examinations and for transfers and promotion within the ser vice on this basis of merit. The league earnestly commends the at
 titude of the President and the postmas-
 ter general regarding the retention in of- flee of the fourth class postmasters dur
 ing satisfactory service. The league re-
 gards as a precedent of importance and
 far-reaching consequence the action of the
 President in dismissing from the service
 William S. Leib. late assistant treasurer at Philadelphia on the ground of persist ent evasion of the civil service law in the matter of appointments in his office.
 The league earnestly recommends the continued extension of the merit system to classes of civil employees not now classi- fled.
 At the closing session of the conven- tion this afternoon, Richard Henry Dana of Boston, read a paper on '"rhe Presi- dent, the United States Senate, and a Merit System"
 "The relation of civil service reform of municipal administration" was the theme of paper read by President John A Fairlie Of the University of Michigan
 Clinton Rogers Woodruff of Philadelphia spoke on "The Overthrow of the Spois System.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16

Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com- pany, as to my honesty for my contracts.
 Fully three-fourths of my patients have been treated by some one else before call. Ing on me to be cured. Why not come as soon as afflicted? You will save money. distressing pain and valuable time; be- sides. there Is satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment is beins givei you by an honest competent phy- sician 1 have treated private troubles as specislty in the city of Birmingham. Ala. since August 3. 1887 cure all man. ner of private diseases. cure many pa- tients by mail treatment. w ite for prices and terms.
 I do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail te be cured by such methods. give me can and get well.
 My offices are the most private and quiet in the city. tenth story of the new First Nst.onal Bank building. corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street Rooms 10os and 1007 Take one of the fine el-vators to tenth floor
 office hours: SEQ a n to s:D . - ounday. 10 .. n. te UA -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
Christmas Presents

Parties intending to ship Christmas presents to dis tant friends for delivery during the- holiday season, are requested ite do so as early a. possible, insuring greater 70 la handling, and p; ness in delivery. Local of the
 Southern Express Go. are prepared to furnish you with suitable labels for the address, stickers for date of delivery of packages, and useful information as to proper manner of packing and marking your Christ mas packages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
MISS ROOSEVELT
 GETS MANY FLOWERS
Many Handsome Bouquets Are Sent to the Prospective Bride of Rep
 resentative Loneworth of Ohio.

Chicago December 15.-A dispatch to the Tribune from Washington, D. C., says:
 Miss Alice Roosevelt realized yesterday if never before her wide popularity throughout the United States. She has been overwhelmed with congratulations and buried in flowers. Local florists were swamped with orders for American beau- ties and violets, box after box being de- livered at the White House today, and messengers with notes and telegrams be- ing in constant attendance.
 Representative Nicholas Longworth. the Presidents prospective son-in-law, was the target for interviews and the recipient of hearty congratulations in the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
Southern Railway Co.
Schedule in Effect Julv pa ,oos

oeheouie m EHect July ga, 1905. Trains leave Birmingham as 1oIlow.. 6.3o a. m.-No. 38, for Atlanta, Washin,. ton.. Baltimore, Philadelphis New York and the East. Pun. man Drawing Room sleeplnr Car, Birmingham to New York. Dining car, Birming. ham to Atlanta.
 6:2o a. m.--No. 19. for MontevaIIo. Ma. plesviile. Selma and way sta. tionp
 12:26 D. m.-No 35 for Columbus. We,, Point Winona. Greenwood and Greenville: also Sheffield and Florence and North Ala. bama points
 $40 D. m.-No. 15. for cordova. oakman. Corona and way stations. also Blossburg
 b;4o a. m.--No. 22 for Anniston Hefin and way stations also Rome, ca. 6;6O D. m.-No. 36 for Atlanta, Charlotte, Richmond. Washington. New York and the East Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Richmond Va
 s'oo p.m.-No. A. Anniston. Atlanta ana way stations: also for Jact. sonville' and all Florida roint, also Taliadega, Ala, P..Ilmeu sleeping car Birmingharn to Brunswick. Ga l0:20 D. m.-No 3. tor Columbus. West Point. u,inona. Greenwood and Greenvfl,e Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to Greenvilis. 10:35 D. m.--No. 21, for Selma. Mobile and way stations Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Gar Br. mngnam to Mobile. Il :30 D. m.-No 9S, for Atlanta, Anniston and way stations. Pullman Sleeping Car, Birmingham to Atlanta. Sleeping car can be occupied at Union station s:3q D. m.
 For detailed information and sleeping car reservations apply passenger office, Morris Hotel Building. Telephone 0S5 Bell and SIT Peopiea
 2. N. HARRISON. Dist. Pass. Agl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16

"Co-operation' started by poor starving English strikers in I844, to free themselves from the oppression of em- ployers-h a revolutionized h o m e. and business-life in Great Britain.
 But in free" America it has so far proved a failure.
 RusselIs Soldiers of the Common Good" (in Every body's for Christmas) tells the dramatic story of a struggle from u ter weakness into magnificent power.
 Eveybodys Magazine E cents
 sI.5o year
 Special represeuta tives-wanted for Eyerybody's Magazine in towns where there dealers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
| Ombi1HEE VALLEY RAILROAD
 COMPANY,

Schedule ill eneel May 10th. 1908. 1' Ing North Going South read down. read up. No. 2 No. l. Lv. 7:20 a. m..... Calvert ....Ar. 4:30 D. m Ar. 7:45 a.m.... Fairford ...Lv. 3:15 D. m Lv. 6:15 p. m.... Fairford ...Ar. 3:00 D m Ly. Il :3O a. m.... Berney ...Lv. 1:30 D. m Ar. 12:30 m. Healing Springs Ly. .0c D. m Trains on above schedule run only on Wednesdays and Saturdays of each week For further infornIs lon. write
 JOHN T COCHRANE
 President and General Manager
 General Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES Via Central of Georgia Railway.

Fare and one-third plus 25c round trip. rfckets for the general public on sale December p. 23, 24 25. 90 and 31. 1901 and January l. 1906, final limit January 4 1906.
 On December r to "A, inclusive, upon surrender of certificates, tickets will be sold to teachers and students at fare and one-third plus 25c round trip. final limit January 8. 1906
 Holiday excursion tickets will also be sold to certain portions of the north and west on certain dates.
 For further information apply George E,. Jordan. T. P. A. 1921 First avenue B'~- mingham, Ala. 12-11-13-16-17-19-21-2a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
Gunhoat Beaten Back.

Norfolk, Va, December 15.-An un- known vessel Is anchored mile off Cape Henry apparently headed here but roll ing dangerously. The gunboat Hornet was beaten back by the storm in an at tempt to. go to Hatteras on derelct- destroying cruise. Low streets in Nor folk are flooded and the wind is not abat- ing It raiged at 5 miles an hour off the auas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
RAILWAY SCHEDULES

Showing the arrival and departure of mingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
Will Get Tobacco.

Nashville, December 15.--A deal has been consummated at Clarksville, Tenn, by which the full requirements of the Im- perial Tobacco company will be supplied by the Dark Tobacco Growers associa- ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
Depot Safe Blown.

Nashville. December 15.-The Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis depot at Se- vance. Tenn, was robbed lost night. The ga fe was cracked and the thieves secured s9O0. An explosive was used to force the safe. There is no clue to the robbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16

Central of Geor9,a Railroad. Arrive from Depart to Savannah ..1015 pm Macon s.4o am Savannah ..12:o5 pm Savannah :. 400 pm
 Seaboard Air Line.
 Arrive from- Depart t,- Richmond :. 910 pm Richmond .. 6.35 am Richmond ..1:sO pm Richmond .. 2:1o pm All trains run by central time. Trains marked thus @ are daily except Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-16
TO MERCHANTS.

EHectlVe WednoSday, NOV. 18th, lO:25 a. m. Bessemer freight train will go to Bes- semer via South Bessemer line and return via Nor tn Bessemer line.
 Birmingham Railway, Light
 & Power Co