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The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
sons OF Thelr Grnndfather.

Three young millionaires Of Chicago
the Mccormick boys. r. R. and MedHl
and their eousin-german, Mednl Patter-
son-are making good. and for that
reason they are pointed to with pride by
the denizens Of the Western metropolis
Each is heir 10 a great fortune. neither
is beyond thirty, and all Of them are hard
working, purposeful men. r. r. McCor-
mick. who headed a delegation Of Chi
cagoese that visited Washington last week
20 lay before the President the reason
why the government should aid in revers-
ing the course Of the Calumet River. is
president Of the drainage board one Of
the most onerous posts IN the public serv-
lee OF Illinois. and has direct supervision
OF the expenditure of fifteen millions Of
the peoples money His brother. Medll
is executive head Of the Chicago Tribune
which his grandfather. Joseph Mediu
founded. and devotes himself earnestly
TO that great responsibility. The father
Of these boys is OF old Virginia stock
and, until recently. was ia the diplomatic
service. Their cousin. J. Medill Patter-
son, resigned an editorial position on the
Tribune which his father was then edit
ing, because that paper opposed the cleo
tlon Of Judge Dunno as mayor TWO years
ago. He accepted from Mayor Dunno the
craftsmanship Of the Chicago board Of
public works. and when be failed 20 bring
about the reforms for which he str0ve
he quit the position and Joined the social
lists Now he Is living on a farm. and
has buckled down 20 real farm work with
his rich wife. the daughter Of one of
Marshall Fields partners. Chicago boasts
that no rich and powerful family OF the
East can show sci0ns so w0rthy of public
pride. Without intending any disparage-
ment Of their fathers, these young men
are called in Chicago the sons Of their
rrr-lr.a q E.r- -
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WHICH Is q DemocratF

From the Portland Oregonian.
The New York World should revise its
question What Is a Democrat?" With
the names Of Bryan, Hearst, Parker,
Cleveland, Watterson, Taggart. Tillman,
and Murphy before it. the World might
better ask Which IS 4 DemocEat?''
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
A Pole out of place.

From the Omaha Bee.
Commander Peary needs but 10000
more to equip his expedition for another
dash at the north pole. It would be worth
while to subscribe it for him and let him
chase the north pole back where 1t be-
longs, instead of allowing it to float
around over the corn belt.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
One view of southern Democracy.

F-om the New York Tribune.
There is now practically no opposition
party in most Of the Southern States. The
Democratic leaders Of the South are
never harried by the fear OF local dis
aster. They can give all their energies
to the tasks Of national politics. But this
sense Of security at home seems to have
enervated them. They have ceased TO
have win and purpose Of their own in
national politics. and content themselves
with taking directions from others They
have played the opportunist with cynical
eomplaceney, swinging from Cleveland
to Bryan, from Bryan to Parker, and
from Parker again to Bryan without the
slightest inward or outward compunction.
They have accepted implicitly the watch
word of Senator Rayner's original and
ideal Democrat, Iago-'I am nct what 1
am "
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
~ nId TrnuhIe.

It dropped my money. The pitcher had
no speed"
Tough lucki"
yes; I got quite enough Of that sort Of
thing while the races were here"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
lie NatnraI QuestIon.

'The late spring. began Deacon Bolts
Has the feeble critter finally expired?'
Uncle Billy Begosh made all possible
haste 10 ask
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

zation by Sloan that his trouble was big
head doubtless viii insure him against
danger of a violent relapse
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
Proof Positive.

"Weu?'
She can't be much"
mot If she is really going to marry a
man Ike whats his Eame."
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Those papers-they are few-wieldine
their editorial hammers on the jamestown
Exposition should quit 1t. Just give
Norfolk a little elbowroOm, and the thins
will speedily be pat IN shipshape.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

A New York woman. after three at
tempts TO stop a trolley car, finally drew
a pistol and held one up. We merely
mention the matter in order that Mr..
Loeb may understand that his troubles
with the fair sex win not necessarily be at
an end when he becomes the head OF a
traction company.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Some of those little 2x4 Central Ameri-
can republics may yet live 10 discover
that their Uncle DiaZ also has something
very much like unto big stick.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

One scientist claims 70 have perfected
an instrument that will do away with the
desire 20 sleep. while another announces
machine 10 raise the dead. Perhaps
there is hope for Philadelphia yet
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

The Panama hat will again be fashion,
able next summer. but, as usual, near
Panamas viii be more in evidence.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Gen. Kuroki has landed at Seattle. and
the tact that Key West didn't tilt up at
the moment was undoubtedly a great re
lief 10 San Francisco.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
Peaee Ii Wnahington

All quiet along the Potomac tonight.
No sound save the tread Of Dame Rum0r
The typewriter rests and the sentry's asleep,
The Big Sticks again il coed humor.
indianapolis Star
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Mr.. W. T. Stead says Americans have
no ears for anything but the clink of
the dollar" Americans look upon Mir.
Stead as practically all ears.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
THE OPTIMIST.
I love that hne utteranee Of Robert
Browning:

I love that hne utteranee OF Robert
| Browning:
All service IS the sane with God
With God. whose puppets. best and worst.
Are We there Is no last, nor first
If d man can only bring himself TO think
that bravely and honestly. what bully
work he should do in the world The
only bad work that is done In the world
is done because the man thinks himself
better than his work A clerk thinks
re should be. because Of his talents
chief Of the department. a salesman
knows that he knows more than his boss
d discOntented lawyers clerk is sure he
could plead the case better than his
chief
Not that way happiness nor content
/ lie! ] am for George Herbert. that gentle
/ son Of a gentle Christian mother. who
could cry in his sublime faith:
Who sweeps a room but By Thy laws
Makes that and IN action fine.
| That is the true way 70 work. The man
that hires himself. hires himself-not part
/ of himself. Hs who agrees 70 do his
work with all his mind, his heart, his
{ f|t4Af - H4AAg tAtF fF% if1A iAANHA anu AiH4Af
/ If. drinking too much, loving too much
sleeping too much. he robs his employer
of his time. The world demands Of US
our very best; for our second best il has
no use-sO many weak men are doing
their second best. There is only one real
/ place for us-who In our secret hearts
feel we could conquer kingdoms-and
that IS at the top. But that means
climbing; honest endeavor; mans effort
Do you remember Pope:
Worth makes the man. and want Of it the fellow
Worth. It Is in US all. / have It; the
/ President Of the United States has f.: the
tramp has it.. What we ali need, TO avoid
the black ehasm Of pesslmism, is to put
! it to its use.
This is not a world for whining. Are
you Eurt-smiie. Are you hungry-smile.
Are you rrowing-summon up a smile.
You were sad yesterday; you broke your
shoulder In a nasty fall. Well, then,
smile about H. The shoulder viii be well
tomorrow. The only Ills We have come
from ourselves. Always greet misfortune
and see how many friends she brings
you.
To-day IS ours; what do We fear?
To-day IS ours. Ee have il here.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

A Macon (Ga) man has bed-quilt made
entirely of cat skins This ought to
serve as a terrible warning to cats given
to prowling at night upon serenades in
tent
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Things have reached a curious stage II
this country when in a three-cornered
meeting between the governors Of North
Carolina, South Carolina, and Connect
cut, the latter is the only gentleman who
Will take anything stronger than lemon
ade
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

George Gould says the loss in revenue
10 the railroads by reason of a 2-cent fare
Will fall, in the end. upon the people at
large. It is not at all probable that any
of the people at large" viii be shocked
to death 10 learn the news.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

That soothsayer who prophesies the ex-
pected Spanish royal youngster will be
a girl seems TO be about as popular in
Spain as the weather man is IN this cOun-
fVV
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Financial insanity" IS the latest scien-
tlfc discovery. It affects people who play
the races, bet with the pea-anL shell man,
and buy near-gold mine stocks.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

IF the news that Texas raises 10000
watermelous reaches the rest of the
South. the race problem will simply
shift" says the Newark Star. If the
said news" ever reaches the Houston
Post there viii be another violent
Texas brain-storm thereabouts. The Post
says Texas has 124o00,0o0 watermelon
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

The fiTst day OF May didn't bring up
enough roses to make a buttonhols
bouquet for bill collector" says Frank
l. Stanton Doubtless they got their
usual fun supply Of lemons. however.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Notwithstanding the terrific slaughter,
news from the hospital indicates that the
peach crop is convalescing.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Capt Macklin has been acquitted Of all
blame In connection with the Brownsville
riot because he was asleep during all OF
the trouble" This precedent will bring
considerable consolation 10 policemen as
signed 10 night duty
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
PRECAUPION.

said the crocus, i've a chill!
Hear me wheeze?"
As for me. quoth daffodfl,
I shall freeze"
All the aspens fairly shook
Through the void.
"Huily zee, % averred the brook,
Spring is cOld!"
Pussy Willow did not kick,
With the rest.
Pussy Willows quite as slick
As the best.
Spring is chilly. As 10 that
She concurs.
That is why the crafty cat
Fetches furs.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

What's this? A bean trust? Perhaps
the Goldfish next!
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Now that the fighting is all over, Hon
duras finds itself possessed OF two Presi-
dents, whereas before the fighting com
menced the country had only one. II
certainly was a costly war TO Honduras.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

sun. a loss Of s2o,0OO.oOO. If true. was
enough TO give Gates a jar.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Tod Sloan says it was. "a case of big
head that caused his downfall When
ever q sick man finds out exactly what
ails him, he stands a better chance OF
getting we'll than ever before. The reaIi-
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Mr.. Harriman's stenographer must
stand trial for giving out the contents Of
that famous letter. However, he never
can know what real trial the thing
brought abOut-not being Mr.. Hartman
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
Looking Forward.

From the Chicago Record Herald
We have only two months in which 10
properly prepare FOR a safe and sane
Fourth of July.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

let the label tell the truth" says Mr.,
Roosevelt The truth. the whole truth.
and nothing but the truth.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Armed peace at any price" is probabi!
Mr.. Maxim's maxim.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

The Houston Post refers 10 "strawber-
ries as large as ping-pong balls" In
Washington people nowadays never refer
to such a mollycoddIish game as ping
pong.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

New MexicO's Rough Rider governor is
named Curry. He viii probably ind much
favor with the people.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Mr.. Taft may be, as contemporary
says. "the broadest and biggest man in
public life to-day but Mr.. Bryans own
statement shows the Nebraskan TO be
only some thirty-flve pounds behind the
Secretary.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

Abe Ruef says he cannot be tried
fairly in San FraHcisco." which is excel
lent evidence that he can.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

The Foraker forces in Ohio are shrewd
enough. Some one put out the rumor that
Mr. Nicholas L0ngworth is TO succeed
Senator Foraker IN the Senate, and-well.
the Foraker forces are trying 20 look as
innocent as possible about il. That's all
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

An increase I'm the price Of beer is re-
ported in Detroit All right but there is
such a thing as plutocracy going too far.
The common people viii not stand for
everything.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

DR.. Grenfel says polar expeditions viii
result in the determination of the Eskimo.
Oh, perhaps not. there may be no gold
mines and things at the north pole.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
by Flood aud Field.

''The annual change Of abode Is an an
Client custom"
'So?"
Yes: Shakespeare speaks OF moving ae-
cidents."
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

The Montgomery Advertiser SAYS that
Henry James is Disguised with American
manners. It viii satisfy a burning
curiosity II the Advertiser win state who
translated Mr. James opinion for il.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

"The Republican party always tells the
truth, says Senator Depew. 'Rah for the
Senator! He has actually perpetrated a
real. SuTe-enOugh joke al last,
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
DO Won remember Pong.

To-day IS ours; what do We feari
To-day IS ours. Ee have IL here.
Let's treat it kinds that it may
Wish. al least. Hith Us 20 stay.
Let's bauisa business. bauish s0ToW,
10 the gods belongs to-moH0w.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

a Kansas farmer has built a brick in
cubat0r with "a capacity Of 1900 eggs.
Nothing but a millionaire Kansas farmer
could afford to have that many eggs on
hand at one time
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
Oh, W. JudEe!

On, Wise Judge!
''she is my affinity, your hOnori" plead
ed the man who had deserted his family
for a schoolgirl.
You are mistaken" said the senten-
tious magistrate Work is your affinity.
Sixteen years at hard labor!"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

A new scent cigar has been named for
Secretary Taft. This is one of the penal
ties Of greatness and popularity
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

My business causes ne to travel in
many parts OF the country. but nowhere
do I observe a section where there seems
10 be better general condition or a
greater progress than in old North Caro-
lima. said Mr.. c. Y. Henkel. of States
vile, n. c., at the New Willard. Every
little town in our State is a busy center
of industry. and its people are making
money. We have three paying cotton
mills. and new one. a plant Of consider
able magnitude. is in course Of consuuc-
tion.
THE cotton mills. by the way, have
been an important factor in our social
evolution. They have furnished employ
ment for a class that. of old days. had a
hard time making the scantiest sort OF
living. This class, owning no land. used
TO constitute a poor tenant element, non
progressive and illiterate. With the es-
tabllshment of factories a great change
came; the poor found remunerative en-
plOyment in the towns, where taey ard
their families could get steady work, and
where there was a chance for the chill
dren also TO get an education. I do NOT
think that the employment Of child labor
in our State has been carried 70 any ex-
treme Of cruelty"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06
A Plea.

Hail, Spring" cried they.
Hail, Spring, again.
But pul-lease, we pray,
Let up on rain.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-06

The Washington HerGld Is deliVered by
carrier iH the District Of Columbia ana az
AIerandrla, Va, at IS cents per month,
daiIg and Sunday. or at e5 cents per
month lgithont the Smndan issue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-09
gR b: BE-! go Play
closes / The y :: SEASON ATsiTHE
eRA AM, SsoPE q q oysE SAT.
A U RDAY, ;MAYI25TH.

A q ~ ~
Manager Powell to be congratu.
lated on securing IA Belasco play 10
close the season ut the Grand Opera
House The Gil! Of the Golden! Vest
rs one 81 4 Mr.. Belasco.s greatest
achievements and has added much to
hisSreputation as a producer. 1t is a
play that can be- understood and ap.
Spealse to all classes, and since its first
lpresentat ion in nov York City has
igYesen; one Of Most popular produc.
] tons on Broadway Thatthe. company
we set Is under the personal direction
3o /, Mr. Belasco is all that the public
need know to assure them that II is
10 'to have an opportunlty1to witness the
mos mos pleasing and artistic performance
even seenSin this city.
y The advance sale}of seats opens on
I Monday May goth, and from the un.
usual Interest being manifested over
this engagement It promises to be 0
record breaker at the local theater.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-09
NEGLIGENCE Ne: !! [ ] !: \ !! CAUSE OF
!! Mine | | v: DISASTER
LEGISLATIVE -;i u, J. COMMITTEE egrs
EVIDENCE; ' 10 = I e CONCERNING THE Z
WHlPPLEi HORROR.

! FAYETTEVILLE, W. Va, May o.
Y The eglslatiye committee appointed
49, a. Enty,esstigate mines at which aisas.
lterrs, costing many lives and muca
PROPERTY, have occurred within the
last yea, visited the Whipple mine
near here, where the last mine explo.
sion occurred. They were accompa.
MED by John Nugent, an expert, and
n, Nine la Inspectors Paul and Henry.
The committees work convinced
;t lEalm 4; that the iWhipple disaster was
caused 9 by the criminal negligence Of
two miners, who disobeyed instruc.
tions and shot of the loads. The com.
Ssmittee, will take further testimony AMI
will find To- this effect.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-09

Attorneys Fought and Cain made
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-09
5easton Avenue Woman ROBBED.

Mrs: Dallas Harmon, Of CASTOR ave,
nue. nue, phoned into the mayors Office
this by morning and stated that she had
], been robbed Of eight dollars and n
pail; Of gloves by an umbrella mender.
Chief shumaker; went out but was un,
able 70 locate the man. The officers
are all on The alert and win no doubt
round gup the guilty one.
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PERSONALS


Mtss Harriet toagit went to lssior
Igantown ,yesterd ay 70 attendEthe May
FESTIVAL sof Music. she Ks the guest
Sofa her brother Mr.. Roy. AZ. Tough,
While iin Morgan town ! ;5,'
BON, TO M, and Mrs. +. Klaw; Of
Pierpcas avenue; / d gin.
Miss Nina Burt of Wilmington, is
#. The city the guest Of Mrs Ellis
Syost!s II \! Il Il
Miss Lucy Barnes IS tsIorgantown
for tbe May FESTIVAL Y * \ N
Mrs. y Perry Thompson ana 4chil.
aren and Ilsg Jean DIe kersoa win re.
tatnshete sunday evening from Ashe.
ME =. c. where they have spent
the past winter.
& REV land Mrs. q Broomfeld went
tei Atorgantownft hls!morning to attend
the May Festival of Music. w rs ls5;f
Alfred Morgan, ESho has been the
guest ;ofS ills dlncles, Messrs. George
and Frank Morgan returned today to
his home at Grafton. 3 :
John Houston rs putting in new
barber shop at the Tavern, The en-.
trance 70 The shop will be from ,aIaal.
son Street. \ i,
s u Miss Corr. Harrington who has been
be8guest ofSherl sister, Mrs. Charles
orr, returned TO her home at indie.
pendence YESTERDAY. She was accom-.
panied BY Mrs. Orr, who will spend
several days at Independence.
Mrs John Marshall, who with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. !. Nv. PAUL.
spent theSRlnteri I'M California, will ar.
rive "a Wheeling 5on Friday and Will
return 70 her home In Petersburg
ea Saturday: Parhersbarg Dispatch.
News. i3s,;ss b
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and EEL Pap about my troubles, i
didn't want to nun away
The boy defendant was then put I'M;
der cross;esaminst alton. Asked as to
whether ne 6ad worked during the
four years he was away; from home;
be replied that he worked q year
in Parkersburg and the remainedr Of
the time in Wheeling, Pennsylvania
and Redwood. "
The prosecutor asked the boy why
he did not retreat when he saw Kirk.
endall stoop over TO pick up the rock.
He said he was afraid to run, fearing
that Klrkendall would hit him on the
head with the rock.
Roy Ledsome was called again by
bis leading counsel and asked Is Jas.
Kirkendall had made any threats
gainst his life. He replied that KIRK.
endall had threatened TO. catch hlh
and beat the life OFT OF him.
Nelson Reynolds was also recalled.
He was asked why his wife had not
appeared to testify in behalf Of the
defendant. He said she was too III to
be present. He also testified that his
daughter, Sarah Reynolds, sweetheart
OF Roy Ledsome, was not present be.
cause she was working In Richie
county, and had never been presented
with summons.
The defense rested after having the
subpOenas for Mrs. Reynolds and her
laughter admitted as evidence that
they had been summoned, and had
reasonable excuses for not being pres.
ent.
In rebuttal, the prosecuting attorney
called W. H. Ledsome. grandfather OF
the defendant and asked him the
general reputation Of Minnie Ledsome.
He said It was good. He was also
asked II he had thrust his finger into
james Kirkendall's wound. He said
he had not, that he had only placed
his finger over It.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-09

one on the porch and one In tie yard!
What about that!
z didn't put them IN; they were
already In it, N
What aid your father DO with the
reyolver? rs s (, IA s5sf
He put some iinseed oil on IT, i II
WHEN you left home that after!
noon, did you know where Jim Kirk.
endall wasp
NO sir"
Where were you going?'
ITO Redwood"
why did YOU decide to go to Rich.
wood?
"Me and Jim Kirkendall had a little
trouble and l wanted to get away
from him. gl r
why did You want to get away:"
Il was afraid OF him"
u,,u 49,
M. a., .ne . s'ouo'e wa 'iuu
was ABOUT ~ years old. 1t &C.
cuirea ABOUT my mother.
'e'i the jury
"He came to our place and started
with mother to a wake. | walked
along behind. He stopped and threat.
ened TO beat the life out Of me II !
didn't go back"
Where Is your mother now"
In the cemetery
is she dead?
Yes sir"
How long has she been dead?"
II don't Know"
"Now Roy, tell Just what happened
on the afternoon of January o"
q saw him at Nelson Revro,d,s
| was standing there ta,,inr n Mol.
son Reypold's daughter lin Ktrten,
dali was in the ward and said IN mo
come down to the nuh,Ic road and wo
will settle the matter. He said, come
on. yoa son Of a., and | went
on down. He called ME n son OF a
- again. | told him he was ono
or he would not call me one. He
said he would stamp me and ! told
him not TO do II for would defend
myself with gun. He went to get n
rock and had a hickory club feet
long in his hand. When he vas rails.
Ing up | let him have It. He said
was a son OF q AND he Ind been
with my mother lots Of times. He
called her a damn - and -.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-09

had not interposed more than half
dozen objections. Senator Brown had
taken advantage of his excellent op.
portunity to get in testimony which
was not under the rules Of evidence
and Judge Moss let him go until his
conscience rebelled, and he called the
attention Of Messrs. Fought and Cain
TO their negligence by saying:
Gentlemen, do not like to call
your attention to the matter, but
want the case to be fairly tried and
must ask you to pay more attention
to the questions propounded by Mr..
Brown. can not blame him, for 1t Is
his business to do anything honorable
for his client, but you men should
not lose sight of the many opportun!.
ties you have to object"
Attorneys Fought and Cain made
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Court Rebukes Counsel.

While the case was in progress,
Prosecuting Attorney Fought and At.
torney Sam Cain were! given a sting:
Ing rebuke by Judge Moss. The two
attorneys had sat for two days and
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-09

Peruna Is NOT q nerYine nor a
sffmufank. II benefits the nerves by |
benefiting digestion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-09

We have "a lot Of new up.todate pic
:ttse mouIdings, Cali and see them
before having your picture framed
Globe Book Store. II