The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-30

1900
heS SPECIAL Iroph.
Continued FRO
II Next Monday win bring the begin
ming of the end Of the long struggle
for the West virsiniar trophies and
unless all signs fan it will also bring
the beginning ola week OF election
eering' such as this portion OF the
State has never seen outside OF -eSu-
lar campaign years. Nearly every
one IN the West yirSinian field is
picking their favorites out OF the list
OF possible winners and they are not
only voting for them early and often,
but they are using their influence
with their neighborS in way that IS
bound to bring in many votes FOR the
final rally a week later. And through
nor has there been an incident which
can cause a single regret That IS
by all odds the finest feature of the
balloting Even where the rivalry is
keenest it IS Of the friendly charac-
ter and the interest which the peo-
pie of all classes are showing in the
outcome leaves nothing to be desired.
that the awards will be made with
absolute fairness. and above and be-
yond everything else that is just
what can be depended upon. For that
reason the West Virginian diamonds
will carry with them such testimon-
ial of good will and esteem as anyone
might be proud to receive and the
waay the friends Of all the candidates
are helping with their votes shows
that the world is not entirely devoid
of old-fashioned friendship
The totals are reaching toward the
hundred thousand mark now About
ninetyseven thousand was the aSSre-
gate up to last night and a hundred
and fifty thousand for the grand to-
tai this week is not only possible, but
probable.
Tonight the special trophy will be
awarded and it is expected that to-
day will be one Of the most Strenu-
Gus OF the contest Many of the can
didates are earnestly striving to win
the handsome little ring which will
be given tonight for the largest in
crease in votes since $50 p. m. June
IS and the result Gill be watched as
closely by many as the close of the
contest, July 9.
The votes will be counted this ev-
eninS at the West Virsinian Office by
Mr.. Atkinson and the candidates are
welcome to be present and witness
the count, which will be publicly
made. and if the winning candidate
is present. the ring will be presented
at that time and every certificate
cast to-day will be publicly verified.
No certificates viii be counted unless
subscription OF corresponding unm-
Der has been paid.
For the benefit of those who have
not followed the standing for the
special trophy it may be seen in
these columns.
In connection with this special ring
the West VirSinian would request
that votes be got in early to-day. and
We also WISH 70 SLdtc INS1I %4S pOilS
will be closed promptly at $50 p. m.
and votes received after that time
will not be considered in connection
with the special trophy.
Candidates are requested to use
care in clipping the coupons and the
result will be much more quickly an.
nounced. II candidates would place
their votes in envelopes before drop
ping in the ballot box.
The votes that are cast to-day will
be counted Immediately after $50
O'Clock at the West Virsinian Office
and the candidates may witness the
count, should they desire to do so.
Yesterday ala votes were cast and
L S. Fleming is again at the head Of
the procession
TO caNnIHaTSS EOR THE SpE