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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14
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Too often our heroes .nre left at the post
\ The, deal Is a long way from sqsare-ffi,
And often the ones who deserve them the
most n, ~ 80. =
The medals OF honor. don't wear.
The boldest and bravest and brainles,
Are by the committee Ignored. y
The fellows who sing OF the beautiful
spring IS 80
Should set Carnegie award. /
To jump in the lake Is not much OF trick,
"a II you are a swimmer OF skill, e,
Z And out Of the water n fair maiden pick.
Thus handing bys,andcrs a thrill. 6 i.
It's harder 10 pilot lady with twins
Around through summer resort.
Yet none OF the guys who thus thrice
earn the prize q
Get medals for things OF that sort.
When some one has tainted away In the
smoke. 80
A fireman may ny. 10 her aid,
Thus making what looks like prize win
ming stroke,
But It lie. remember. his trade. ~
Tho man who comes round when you're
down at the heel E
And says. Heres that dollar ! owe"
May be toward the last when the medals
are passed.
When he should be first In tho row.
And there Is a list that Is long rs a train
Consisting OF engine and cars
The fellow who never builds castles In
Spain. 81
The nne who stnokox tro,for cI-nrs
This. man who says Fudge when he
wants TO say-well.
A word that Is equally stern.
Are only few OF the noble and true
Who ought 10 have medals 10 burn,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14


Miss Nellie Flynn, u clerk In q dry
goods store In Loekport, n. y. has In
a peculiar manner overcome a severe
pain in her bend from which she had
suffered for several years. All efforts
to alleviate It had been futile. The
other day she felt relief In her head
where the paln was most severe and,
feeling something loose In her ear. had
on. OF the other clerks In the store look
Into II. She saw an Insect. and It was
alive. Out dropped the flying animal,
the Size Of an ordinary fly, md with its
removal the pain stopped. Miss Flynn
remembers That twelve years ago while
spending summer vacation In the
Thousand Islands an insect had flown
In her ear.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14
oi ~ little ones After singing God
.Bes with Us I'M We Meet Again -
4 reshmsents were served n Ny host


~
David o. iHayhprst who ;iass.beensih
the The hospital for treatment for. typhoid.
fever, was taken 10 his home at Bub.
ner's Ridge yesterday and stood the
trip well. ~
Mrs. Rodehayer, who was operated.
on Is doing nicely
Herbert Kelley still continues very
III.
Miss IcIe Stone is nursing Mrs.
Charles Hayhurst Of Sixth street and
Walnut avenue. An eight pound son
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Hayhurst
yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

The Aid Society Of the Diamond
street NJ. E! church was entertained
by Mrs. Frank Wilson, OF Market
street, yesterday evening while Mrs,
George shumaker was hostess to the
Aid Society OF the Market street N.
P. church. Both meetings were well
attended and were very pleasant ones.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14
Cradle Roll Meeting.

-
III! The White Ribbon Cradle Roll
Z meeting held at the home of Mrs
Mary Gordon, OF Wilson street, yes
ggs;.terday afternoon was well attended
about 25 were present and the follow,
ing programme was enjoyed by all.
Singing zone More days work for
Jesus
4 Scripture tReadIng-NIrs. Gordon. .
Observation-Disclosures.
e Singing, Edward Walters-Goolby
TO Babyland.'
Recitation, Roy Gorden- MIsat
u spectacles.
Song Blanche Garrett, Margaret
Gilhart, Edward Walters and Arthur
I Cunningham.
Reading-Mrs. Melville MerriAeld.
Recitation, Fairy fIall-"Ficklc
Weather.
e Aheei'ation, Margaret Gilbart-"A
Road.s
4; Recitation, Fairy Hall : "Rosy
\ Cheeks y
g slnging-"My Mothers Prayer"
a Reading, Mrs. Arthur HInkle-"onc
Mothers Way
4 - y
4 Recitation !! y lila Bent-"The Railroad
Crossing"
Song. Cradle Roll members-"A Ball
for Baby
Reading Mrs. Floyd Carpenter
pennies Secret
Recitation, Arthur Cunningham :
My PLEDGE
Reading, Edith sIorrlson-'L Little
Empty House"
Roll Call by the superintendent, Mrs.
James. Cunningham. Il
The cradel Roll has q membership
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

I'll stop your pain free. To show
you first-before you spend a penny
what my Pink Pain Tablets can do,
! will mail you free, a Trial Package
Of them-Dr. Shops Headache Tab.
lets. Neuralgia, Headache, Toothache,
Period pains. ETC., are due alone to
blood congestion. Dr.. Shops Head.
ache Tablets simply kill pain BY coax,
Ing away the unnatural blood pressure.
That Is all. Address Dr.. shoop. Ra.
cine, Wis. Sold by E. A. Bllilngslea
& Co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

Mr.. Frank RadclIft and Miss Icy D..
Raikes were married at the residence
Of Mr.. VIM. Radcllff on Wilson street
Wednesday evening, June u, at .
o'clock. Rev. Bent was the official.
Ing minister. Mr.. Radcliff Is employ.
ed by the B. and O. R. R. Co. at this
place and has many friends here who
extend to him and his bride their
heartdrst congratulations.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14
Montana Items

Misses Eva Hall and Nettie Matheny
were In Fairmont Tuesday.
Miss Lena satterfeld, Of Fairmont,
is here visiting her aunt, Mrs. Bert
Satterfield.
Mrs. George Rowe, Of Gypsy Grove,
was here Wednesday and Thursday
visiting her mother, Mrs. J. W. Free
man.
Mrs. Duke Dent and daughter, Lar.
ania, were shopping in Fairmont Wed.
nesday.
Ralph, little son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
JEFF. Hall, has been very sick.
Mrs. Miller went to New England
Thursday.
The people Of the N. P. Church are
going to have a Children's Day ser.
vice Sunday.
Miss Norah Rice was in Fairmont
Thursday.
MIR. Jink Harris, Of Prickett's Creek,
was In town one day last week.
Daddy Newldrk is very III with the
typhoid fever.
Misses Norah Rice, Eva Hall and
Cora Jobes were calling on Miss Net.
Matheny Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Kenneth Matheny has gone to
Falrmont TO work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fares Ash, OF Rives.
vile. were at Mr.. and Mrs. George
kidneys Sunday.
Mrs. Girls. Fortney's sister, OF Graf.
ton, is here spending a few days.
Mrs. II. R. Ash was at Mrs. jeff.
Halls Sunday evening.
Miss Ella Burton, who has been Wis.
iting her sister, Mrs. Laura Sturm, at
Noundsvllle, came home Tuesday.
Montana would like TO hear from
Enterprise.
A BROKEN HEART.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

Life" remarked the pessImlst, "Is
really not worth the living" e
III that's the way you feel about It."
rejo!ned the optlmist "you should up.
ply for Job as baseball UMPIRE
Chicago News.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

Falrmon.. Morgantown a Pltsburs 81.
For coNNBLLsvILLE and sPiTTsBuRG,
Leave. No. !. 1910 a.. m; No. 81 x7:lS
a. M: No. 81, e.lb p. M Arrive, No. Il
80, l:l0 p. M; No. !, x7: 40 M mi NJ AZ
I, xs;io p. m; No. ~: 1910 p
For MoRGANToWN. Leave No. sssi 500
p. m, Arrive. No, g.. S6;se I'm.
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A Eina job.

"What does he do for lIrlng7 Has
he trade or professlonT
Il don't know Just which you would
call 1t. He married a girl with money!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14
APPLEYARD lNsoLvENT-
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE TO-DAY

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 10
The insolvency Of E. Appleyard was
announced today on the stock ex-
change. {!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

For COLUMBUS and CHICAGO. NO. Il,
'ss;:4 a.; No. q, 1850 p. m.
For WHEELING. No, 7.S.2;2I a, M: so.j
IL .7:io, n. mJS tlecall No. Il !5.i: $50 b,
M QocaI: No. So 'e:0S p. m: No. ~.
Cumberland aAecommodai lion n Vac n
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|F1fSbVVdI|rd.
1. /. 4. 1. i !.

4 80
\ Nh stecallough, who was visiting
sshisSd daughter, Mrs. Howard Pople, went
tok Morgantoan Thursday. He will
return Sunday
Mrs .. IL. Leonard has returned from
clarksburg where she has been visit.
ing her son Dallas Leonard.
4 Mrs IEi C. Scott came home yester.
day from q short visit among friends
Sat; Terra Alta:ls
Miss Mary Barnes, of Benton's Fer.
IN is visiting Miss Laura Jones, of
State street.
ilSS;is Mr.: and Mrs. M. i. Temple, Of os-
eeola, Iowa, and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Temple % Lex, Nebs were entertain.
!, ed at g O'clock dinner by their cous.
I'M Mrs. .. a: Wilson, Of Columbia
street Thursday evening. They left
this morning for! Martinsburg. After
q short tstay&a at Martinsburg they OK.
meet to- go To! Washington, D. c.; from
Washington II. jamestown to Che Elk.
positions From there to New York
City and then home.
Il Master Robert Lee, Of Diamond
street Is Visiting his grandfather, Mr..
Charles sGallihue in the country.
Mr. . 4 i. Williamson has traded his
grocery store on Market street to a
Mr.. Ackerson,; Of Catawba for a house
and lot d Catawba. Mr.. Ackerson
win take charge Of the grocery imme.
d.ately, I. Sss
II Mrs y. H. Vanata Is quite sick at
/ her home on New street.
Il Mr.. Lee snlder moved yesterday
\ from New street to q farm near town.
Miss Agnes Terrell, Of Murray, who
spending the week with her cous.
I ins, Misses Fairy and VILLA vanGllder,
was the guest Of Miss Madge Bartho.
low yesterday.
Mr.; Newton Arnett accompanied his
mother TO Morgantown yesterday
where She Will spend some time visit.
Ing her daughter.
Mr.. Hugh F. Smith, Of the Monon.
\ gahela Bank is at clarksburg attend.
ling the Bankers Association.
: The little son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Maxwell, who has been very III for
n the last few days has measles.
Mrs. Sarah Bunner, of State street.
Us visiting relatives near Holt.
Mrs, Mary Jackson, Of Mt Pleasant
3s /; : anon among relatives here.
a N Mrs. Sarah Walker is visiting friends
at Pt. Marion, Pa.
Mr.. Dan Gilhart moved from Ola.
1nond street'to the Boyers property on
\ Morgantown avenue.
Mrs. Mayme Ruble, wife Of Olney
Il lR'uble, continues very III.
Miss Bessie Taylor and Miss Jessie
Wamsley who have been visiting Mrs.
Lee Merrill, Of this ward and Misses
Fairy and Villa YanGilder, Of Fifth
ward, returned to their home at Elklns
yesterday morning.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

u wonder why Fred has such a deep
rooted aversion to yachtlng?'
81 believe he first met his wife on n
yacht"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14
.Easthound.

For WASHINGTON, 81 ALTIMoRE.
.PHlI4ADELPlilA and NEW. 1sYoRK,
No, 3, 'a;e5 a,Sm.; No. i4.i;5a II. M x
No. I. $50 n m. local TO 6raiton9 N
CUMBERLAND Y; q COON. No. 4. 1000
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14
Monongah pIvlslo,n1.,,

For cLARKsBuRG'an WESTON: Leave
No. 2, XI!o5 al M: No.44, bS9! AS Sp,S nj.
Arrive, No. ., xaias a. m. 81 No. ., Sl;seIi
p. m. .sl M; ;;SS3 M
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

The wisdom OF the anclents looks
foolish to the wise guy on the promo.
ton board.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14
Wes,bouind.

GRAFTON ACCOM-. rs 5.la!5l q n.I
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

II you know Of any one who does
not get the West VIrgInian you will
do us favor by calling his attention
to our liberal offer on page Of this
paper.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14
PaWpaw Branch
Through 1. Service ( en-: III
Fairmont to Clarks burg.

FAlRMoNTs a. cLARl<sBuR s \,
TRACTION COMPANIES
Cars leave Cor. Main and jefferson
sts, Fairmont, HOURLY for CLARKE.
burg and intermediate Points from
500 a. NJ. Until 10000 Pm.
SCHEDULE OF lNTERURBAN CARS
JANUARY rs, 'o7, ii
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RflILRORDS
W M {,s---s...,s * 3
B IlMtyRs
4 " & 3 ! ~ i
Schedule Erse.lys sOnsay, June I. 1907
g FktRMoN

Daily. xpaIly except Sunday. llsdSdas
IN "a Z! /. 2, N only s X 3
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

Frequently right Is left when It goes
into the courts.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14
PERT PARAGRAPHS.


It is pretty hard to come up smiling
from n knocktlown blow, but that Is
the only way to put up a good front
under the circumstances.
The good time is always labeled
used to be- or coming"
Wearing good clothes with some peo-
pie Is another name for debt.
Being sorry for the other fellow Is q
sort Of vlcarlous way Of boastIlg.
The person who knows so much that
Isn't so should utilize the knowledge
by writing a historical novel.
Our eardrums are worn out BY the
preaching we hear while our eyes seek
vainly for an example to emulate.
A cynical disposition is often the re-
iult Of sweet natured imposition.
Frequently right Is left when It goes
into the courts.
The wisdom OF the ancIents looks
foolish to the wise guy on the promo
ton board.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

Miss Bessie Taylor and Miss Jessie
sWamsley who have been visiting Mrs.
Lee Merrill, Of this ward and Misses
Fairy and Villa yanGilder, Of Fifth
war, returned to their home at Elklns
yesterday morning.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

A cynical disposition is often the re.
iult OF sweet natured imposition.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

Mrs. Mayme Ruble, wife Of olney
TlRauble, continues very III.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

Our eardrums are worn out BY the
preaching we hear while our eyes seek
vainly for an example to emulate.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-14

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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-11-21
Three Hundred Babies Wanted.

With the November issue The Deljn-
Gator started child-rescue campaign,
the bringing into the home that needs
a child the child that needs home.
There are 10000 homes in America
that know not the joys that children
bring. There are $4,000 children in
New York alone who know not what
home means.
We started this campaign with fear
and doubt. To ask strangers to us to
adopt these little equally strangers to us
seemed daring indeed. And we could
appeal to only a million homes. the
million homes into which the Delinea-
tor goes--not one-twentieth of all the
homes In this great country. Caution
made us tell the stories of only two
We feared that even these might not
be asked for. We doubted the great
ness of the great American heart. We
doubted and we are ashamed.
Over two hundred eager hands have
already been extended. Three hundred
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-11-21
Tobacco Pays the Besf.

Last week John M. True. secretary
OF the state board of agriculture, an
nounced his final farm crop report for
wisconsin for the present season. The
report estimates the yield per acre,
quality and price of the principal farm
products of the state. The best paving
crop OF the state, in point of gross in
come is tobacco. While no sales are
reported in this months returns. the
average price is nearly Is cents a pound.
The average yield per acre is LOO
pounds, making the gross income about
$l43 per acre. Sugar bcets also form a
lucrative crop, the average yield per
acre being II tons and the average
price &.75 per ton, making an income
of about $50 per acre. These crops are
more remunerative than other crops,
but require larger investment in the
way of preparation Of ground, labor
and facilities.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-11-21

requests for these little ones for any
homeless little one-have already been
received through the mails. Women
have come for miles away into our
building asking for these precious ones;
men have journeyed g thousand miles
to beg one for their homes. We told
their story; we appealed to our worship
ed American womanhood, and it hastens
to take these little ones into it's heart.
We continue this campaign for homes
for other homeless waits in the Deem
Der Delineator. We shall keep on with
it. Ii one brief appeal to one-twentieth
of the homes in America can bring this
result, what of good may we not yet do?
THE DELINEAToR,
Butterick Building, New York.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-11-21

Desiring to retire from farming ! will
sell at public sale at my farm three
miles northeast of Mineral Point on
TUESDAY, NOV. 26, 1907,
the following property and real estate:
ONE WORK MARE.
q CATTLE-5 cows, ! two-yr-old
steer. yearling steers, Black Polled
yearling bull, yearling heifer, bull
calves and one heifer calf.
SIX PURE BRED JERSEY RED BOAR PIGS
and $50 Plymouth Rock chickens.
MACHINERY: Mccormick binder,
Champion mower, hay loader, hay rake,
Bradley corn planter, Tiger seeder, Ex-
Ray sulky pillow, walking pillow, one
horse pillow, walking cultiyator, 10 ton
tame hay, 100 bus. oats, 100 bus. corn,
3 acres corn fodder in shock, stack of
straw and other things not mentioned.
will also offer at the same time and
place my farm containing 50 acres. This
land is in a high state of cultivation.
Good house and other out building there
on. Good orchard and fruit garden. This
farm will be sold part cash, balance on
extended time at low rate of int. Sale
commences at IL o. clock, noon.
Terms: All sums $40 and under, cash,
larger amounts, one years time at ~
f. G. REYNOLDS.
Col. F. f. DAWSON, Auct.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-11-21
NEW
Dray, Baggage :. Express
COMPANY.

Having purchased what was formerly
the Robt. James dray and express line
and coal business, we desire that the
public know we are fully prepared to
accommodate promptly anyone wanting
service in our line.
Baggage handled carefully All calls
nromptlv attended to. We are also
equipped for heavy hauling.
Hard, soft and blacksmith coal on
hand at all times. Orders filled on
short notice.
N. II. LINDER,
o3tf f. w. BRANGER,
J. p. KEEPER, JR.
The Mineral Pt. Dray < Coal Co.
Office Phone , 5 s, Hotel Royal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-11-21
REACHING THE SPOT
1t Can BE Done, SO Scores
of Mineral Point Citi-
xens Say.

To cure an aching back,
The pains of rheumatism,
The tired-out feeling,
You must reach the spot--get at the
cause.
In most cases tbs the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kid
neys.
M. Finn, living on Hoard ST., Miner
al Point, Wis, says:
II recommend Doan's Kidney Pills at
every opportunity for know them to
be reliable remedy for kidney trouble.
| suffered great deal from rheuma-
tism and pains in the small of my back
for several years. My whole system
seemed to be filled with uric acid. tried
several different remedies but did not
find relief until Doan's Kidney Pills
were brought to my attention, and
procured box at Ivey's Pharmacy.
am so much better since using them
that / feel confident | will receive a
complete cure. My kidneys are much
stronger, the pains have vanished and
my health is improved.
For sale by all dealers. HFice so cents.
Foster Milburn Co. BuffalA. New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name (Doans) and
take no other
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-11-21
Bsifst Goes Through Window.

DodReville Chronicle.
What might have been terrible ac-
c'uent owing to the carelessness of boys
At the Dairy Package Manufacturing
Company Of this city, in shooting ri
ne promiscuously, occurred on Wednes-
gay last. Mrs. Perkins was performing
ner usual household duties when a bull
let bred from rifle crashed through
the window and imbedded itself in the
wood y TX, barely missing striking her.
The bullet was on direct line with
her head.
The carrying and using of firearms by
boys should not be tolerated by the
authorities. 1t is safe to say there are
at least thirty young boys in this city
who use rifles within the corporate lin
It's and it is to be wondered that there
have not been more accidents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-11-21
House and Lot for Sale.

Located in southern part of city.
House of five rooms, good cellar, els
tern, etc., all in good condition. Lot
contains over half an acre of ground,
splendid garden supplied with fruits of
all kinds.
For terms or other particulars apply
to A. F. Bishop or phone
43w4 N. UREN, Waldwick.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-11-21
Advertised Letters.

Fred Draper, Mary M. Millman,
w. I. Burns, Mrs. w. 7. Burns,
Mayme Bliss, j. E. Holland (2).
Nov. Il, 1907. N. T. MARTIN, P. M.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-11-21
ELOiN PRICE
For Butter Fat

For all hand-separated cream deliver
ed at the Spensley & Hoare Creamery,
Mineral Point, Wis. we will pay this
week, ending Nov. %. ~ cents per
pound for butter fat.
SPENSLEY & HOARE
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-11-21
Wnnfod Local representative for
UOyll(O Mineral Point and vicinity

to look sitter renew walls and increase
subscription list of prominent month
~ magazine, on salary and commits
sion basis. Experience desirable, but
not necessary. Good opportunity for
right person. Address Publisher, Box
So, Station 0, New York.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1907-08-24
THE SYRIAN PEDDLER IS
A SERIOUS MENACE.
The Syrian Peddler Now Found Over the Country
Has Few Needs and No Wants and is No
Benefit to Community y-Patronize the
Merchant or Tradesman Who is a Distinct
and Important Force.

Many of US are ranting about nom
immigration, and swearing that we
don't know what is to become of Missis-
sissippi and America unless promiscuous
immigration is stopped. Yet we are at
the same time, many thoughtlessly, and
possibly unconsciously, encouraging this
very immigration against which we
preach.
An extended discussion of this ques-
ton would involve this labor problem,
and also bring up the old idea of pat
ronizing home industries. When we
speak OF patronizing home industries we
think OF buying our furniture, our
clothes, our food supplies from the home
merchants. But strict and impartial
patronage of home industries would also
mean favoring of American tradesmen
to the exclusion of foreigners in compe-
tition. Looking at the question from
standpoint of absolute justice, this would
not be right nor would it be necessary.
For foreigner with brain and capital
sufficient to establish himself in per-
manent business in a strange land, will
in short time become worthy Ameri-
can citizen, and he deserves our aid in
his commendable struggle for advance
ment.
But where the mistake is often made
is in patronizing the peddlers of Syria
or any other nationality at all. Many
housewives lay in considera bic stock
of odds and ends every time peddler
happens along the road. This is real
mistake, and casting aside all thought
of immigration pro and con, we still
maintain that it is a serious mistake to
encourage and patronize the Syrian ped
dler. A merchant or tradesman with an
established business in town is a dis
tinctand important force in the advance
ment and upbullding of that town. All
his interests are centered in the place
and it's welfare and advancement are
indicative of his own progress. But the
peddler with few needs and no wants.
sells his goods in one town at maximu m
profit, spends maybe ,one-twentieth of
his net earnings for food, shelter and
raiment, and in his onward ploddings,
leaves the town which be has visited
poorer, while he enriched, at the ex-
pense of the populace, wends his way
on and on, without ever putting back
into circulation the money he obtains.
Careful consideration along this line
would go far toward eliminating from
our midst this undesirable element of
the hordes of foreign immigrants
Gulfport Record.