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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-28

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In view of the visit of Senator Lit
tlepage to this region. in the interest
of the United Mine Workers of Ameri'
ca, the following editorial from the
current issue Of the Monongahela Val
ley Trade Journal seems timely:
'Tnasmuch that, the United Mine
Workers Of America recently gave out
the information that an effort would
be made to organize this district, rea-
son asks why should the miners in the
Fairmont region join the United Mine
Workers Of America? Do those be.
longing to the organization in other
districts get better pay or more con
sideration from their employers? Ex-
perlence answers with an emphatic no.
If the contrary was true there would
be some incentive for the miners Of
this region to Identify themselves with
the organization. But since the wages
paid here conform to those paid in
the districts where the organization
holds sway, while safeguards to life
and limb are the most complete pos
sible, and the environments in most
respects superior to those in other To-
calities, why should our miners i'm
pair an existing condition Of confidence
and good will by pofning a union that
obligates them to pay about 10 per
cent. of their earnings in dues to help
support the organization and lis Off
GERS? That would be a part Of the
programme should the miners here de.
eide to join forces with those in less
favored sections OF the country 1t
would also mean that they would have
to lay down their tools and stop work
at the bidding Of the officers of the or
ganization whether they had griev-
ance or not. Many of the miners in
this district have worked in other coal
fields and have experienced the hor-
rors OF strike, the cause OF which
they neither understood nor careu
about. They know what It means to
be deprived Of not only the comforts,
but the necessities of life, and to
have their credit repudiated when
their families are undergoing the raw
ages of hunger; and all this, in some
instances, because the officials order
ing the strike wish to accomplish an
end that is beneficial to them, but
which is detrimental to the organiza-
ton as q whole.
The miners Of this region have al
ways been accorded fair treatment and
whenever any differences have arisen
that NEEDED adjustment employ and
mploye have gotten together and the
grievance settled amicably without In
reference from outside influence or
alien power. This more than anything
else accounts for the prosperous condi-
ton Of the Fairmont region.
Had tho organization had a strong
hold here when the great strike of
1897 occurred and the miners been
compelled to walk out in obedience to
the dictation Of union officials, we. as
a district, would not be Of nearly SO
much importance as We now are, 1t
was during the great strike Of that
year that Fairmont coal was introduc.
ed into markets that had not known
Of its existence until then, AS It was
only a question Of gaining the notice
OF consumer and dealer and having
them give the coal q fair test 70 COM
vince them Of It's merits, that strike
was the avenue BY which FalEnonts
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-28
PERFORMANCE WAS
NOT CONTINUOUS,
JoAN ROBINSON sHoAg WORKED
GAME Of THE STATE TAX
COMMISSION 81

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'lSsCE1A RisEsT IN Aug Ohm Rob
tIinson great combined shows are eve
dently trying tofeyade the heavy West,
Virginia, tax license according TO intcr:
nation received at Tax COMMISSIONS
WHITES Office this morning.
Robinson's shows we're scheduled
to play in FairnOnt yesterday. The
circus evidently arrived in Fairmont
on time, but whether they leave the
West Virginia city on schedule time
or not will not be known for a few
hours.
When the Snowman called at the
Fairmont court house this morning tot
get a license to show in that city bel
informed the county clerk that the
great show was now giving continu.
Gus performance and therefore could
not be taxed but SIS, the price Of one
performance. The show exhibited from
one O'Clock in the afternoon until ten
O'clock at night, according to Mr.. Rob
inson.
AS to what the tax should be SEEM
ed to bother the county clerk and he
Immediately called the State tax com.
missioner to settle the question for
him 1t was impossible for Tax Com,
missioner White to settle a question.
Of facts when he was not in Fairmont
to know whether Robinson would give
two distinct shows or not, but he told
the clerk that 1t was his opinion that
Robinson was endcavoring to eyade the
payment for two shows and it would
be his duty to see that the state re.
ceived its correct amount for the ex-
Mbition.
The county clerk did not seem to
be satisfied with the answer of Mr..
White and asked him to talk to Mr..
Robinson who was in the county
clerks Office. The Snowman told the
tax commissioner the show was a
continuous one and they were not at.
tempting to evade the law, but had
been doing the same thing in other
States.
When asked II the show gave rain
checks or return coupons the show.
man said they did when asked for.
The veteran Snowman told TaA
Commissioner White that the next
legislature would wipe out the circus
license tax, but the ex-governor, al.
though not gambling man, stated he
vas willing to stake a small amount
on the proposition and bet that the
legislature would not wipe it out.
AS to how much Robinson paid the
county clerk at Fairmont is not
known. He asked the tax commission.
or If the sheriff could attach the circus
property in case Mr.. Robinson did not
pay the required sum and was in.
formed that it could be done.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-28

This will be a strenuous afternoon
at South Side Park. Much depends
upon who wins and 1t will be test
for the survival Of the flttest. II the
Champs have their usual luck and
Bricelin doesn't umpire everything will
turn out all right.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-28

When the Barnum and Bailey show
failed to be put on at the time Of It's
visit to this city, the local morning
paper blamed the Board Of Trade for
1t. we suppose 1t will. now be gener'
Gus enough to give that organization
credit for putting on the John Robin
son circus yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-28

General coxey is said to favor gov
eminent ownership Of railroads and
itils reported that he is planning to
Saise another army This time he is
stoymarch 10 Wall street, but Just what
fis VIII do when ae gets there We
canlot say He will not have to be
toldit getoff tile grass for there "alr'
ria.grassin Wall street, but he may be
sskedj To move to the city lookup. Mr.
gtyan win certainly appreciate hil
new recruit
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-28

An editor just couldn't say any
ithlhg mean about the John Robins Of
show n he wanted 10 White 4 hsssqgn
IA fine felioW Al Doe Wadasll -
Ipre agenE Hss lna tp tsie BOYS
sof die FotifthS ate aud salWa vs.
appreciate Hind tgea tnenS pays
Is show to have q gsntIentanly
agent. wine the Robinson show
would be good without Waldo dell, q as
1T Is q great deal better with him
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-28

Senator Littlepage will have to con-
fine his running for governor to some
other locality than the Fairmont min
ing region If he wants to make very
great speed in the race.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-28

Miss Gilmore Scott, who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. Z. Lehman,
viii return to her home In Mounds
wolfe on So this evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-28

The show left on time all right, but
It gave two performances all right and
the people had to foot the bills.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-28

schools books 1T Globe Book Store
watson Hotel building =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-28

me state IRE surer's name IS o.
lia not OGDEN state Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-28

Book cover given free to each pur'
chaser of school books. Globe Book
Store II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

been safely side-tTaoked. II were we'l
70 cultivate the policy. Il only to Show
the influence OF the creates, of all
our influences IN the lesser aftatrs
of the nation, Nor is It to b. derrr-
Gated on the score ~ its becoming
part of the subscQuen, ctsie at prove
dure. for what OF pcacv and safety
and prevention Il 0as contributed to
the people az large. does but accentu.
ate It's value IN determining it's ex-
traordinary relation 10 everything sas-
eeptible Of popular interest. Govern.
ment. As cult. Is mos, valuable as
Il becomes intimate In its sphere and
serves its purpose more fully in deal
ing with matters supposedly uneon-
nected with it. II is OF the people, and
the wider its service. the more i; Is
regarded as a reliance and a neccssi-
": feaiure tha, cannot be denied
to those who set Il up and keep II In
motion for their own good. We be-
lleve in. and endorse the rule Of gov
ernmsntal Interference in all things
that concern the governed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10
QUIETLY FORGING AHEAD.

Astoria mas emerged from the des-
ultory regimen that prevailed here
through the past few years and is
quietly forging to the front
The year 1907 is to be a time-mark
In her history that will be very cneer-
fully adverted to in days to come and
the proof will not be wanting to
amply qualify and maintain the
boast There Is a current Of real fact
and assurance setting In about here
that means vast deal for the whole
community, If it is but directed and
conserved to the larger elements Of
success anj not bound and hampered
to meet the private energies and Pc
culiar wants Of persons and cliques.
These must be bent to the trend Of
communal good and made subservi-
ent to the popular needs. coalescing
with the gradual unfolding ot the
larger schemes that promises gener-
al good,
This spirit is growing into convic-
ton here and will contribute immense
ly to the measure Of development
The gift Of knowing when and how to
wait, and what to do while waiting
are essentials Of vital value and they
are being studied and applied here
now, with every indication Of reali-
zation, and before many years have
passed, Astoria will know the sum Of
worth bound up in such a course
She is chucking the old skin Of du-
bious indifference and rising to her
destiny in wide-awake style. Don't
stop her, anybody!
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10
A GIANT CONTEST.

The Thaw case in New York has
reached its climax The contest has
narrowed down to the big men repre-
senting the prosecution and the de-
Tense. Jerome and Delmas are pitted
and the world stands awaiting thsis-
sue as 1t shall be sent out TO the Jury.
The case certainly presents enough,
and varied. phases to invoke the ut
termost Of the wonderful capacity r
each man engaged in the legal con-
test. and affords some peculiar fea-
lures never quite paralleled In Grim
inology before. Ii is unique in nasu-
ness, the nastiness resting in quarters
supposedly clean and honorable 1t
is a disgrace to human society In many
ways and is a sharp indication OF the
silken rottenness that overlies the
boasted purity OF lives conceded free
OF such debauehed and foul conditions.
II wealth, culture. the largess Of
fortune surroundings. yield no
more than has been extracted from
the Thaw case, then. indeed. We may
look with fear and trembling to the
future of America and re-read. with
abounding interest. the story of the
crusade Of vice and lust that threw
the Roman empire into the dust. 1t
is enough to make men think wisely
and deeply, and discount for the fu-
ture, the shams that gloss our best,
and hide our worst. social present
ments.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10
The Evil
OF
Railroad
Rebates
=. By...
LILLIAN j.
GAYEca.
Justice Of the
New York
Supreme Court.

zEy HE effect OF wealth. provided be acquired equal terms
Of competition that is say, without the favor connv
VI ance OR DISCRIMINATION of government the
O aid OF be pernicous republican nstu
tons, but the contrary, tends to the healthy activity
welfare and happiness of the community and hence the PERPE
TUITY of such institutions
There danger Of the confscaon Of private property this
country any than England But the acquisition Of private
property the dishonest public franchises and the aid Of
ming very dieren, thing II than
republican institutions II fraugh with their DESTRUCTION
suffered continue The moral oum would in the end dsbase
ALL and debad people the of things remain Free
self governing people.
1t has been difficult get people understand tina. rail
roads private roads, but PUBLIC HIGHWAYS Just
much a roads which alongside Of them.
railroad is private monopoly although must acknow
edge that those control Of railroads their origin and tho
very law Of their being public highways subject the regulation and
control Of government Every may them equal
ANY favoriim in absolutely unlawful AND ALWAYS
WAS
1T is THE GUILTY RAILROAD OFFICIAL. HOWEVER HIGH, AND
THOUGH He HAVE ARISEN TO HIGH PLACE IN the
couNsELs GOVERNMENT OF THE NATION, OR " HE eE
ONLY STATION AGENT IN THE VILLAGE OR THE
LoNELEsT PLACE, WHO SHOULD BE PROSECUTED
This ayorm the greatest crime of day and
generation To allow set Of have their freight
red the public highways much lower than that which
their business charged enable them unde such
rivals AND EVEN DRIVE THEM OUT OF BUSINESS is so
hea and amnabe that shall be looked back upon by
descendants and by the future historian generation lost to moral
sense for having suffered such condition long
This favom in freight has been such DEEP SEATED
abuse be eradcae years Those who prohng
t-nae the few who control railroads. iron highways
and then principally the great and lastly politicians and public
men who are their payare give up easily such Of
wealth and power.
my belief that the GOVERNMENT should appoint the
era freight agent of every railroad and have do So for he
through his subordnates could stop the abuse
THE DUTY OF SUCH OFFICIALS Be TO FIX
RATES. BUT TO EVERY ONE PAID THE PRESCRIBED
RATE NO MORE AND NO LESS
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

and the same yellow complexion would
remain.--for the liver causes 1t. Only
bright, red blood brings fine complexions.
Blood loaded with impurities from the
liver sends the impurities out through tho
pores Of the skin and turns the skin q
brownish yellow.
To Get rid Of the dull, heavy feeling and
muddy, yellow complexion Get the liver
to working again. Two bottles of Coop
er's New Discovery will do this nine
times out OF ten though sometimes il
takes four or FIVE bottles.
Here's what man who tried il says:
"My health had been poorly for several
years. My face was yellow and covered
with pimples, ! was bothered constantly
with chronic constipation, had little or no
appetite and could not sleep well at night.
| became weak and lost all ambition. !
tried many different medicines but nothing
seemed to help me until began taking
Cooper's New Discovery. 1t seemed to
help me at once. Now, after have taken
several bottles | feel entirely well. My
face is clear, ! sleep well, have a good
appetite and am quite myself again..
II am deeply grateful for my restored
health" Michael Silk, "a Kentucky Ave,
Indianapolis, Ind.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10
THE NEW SEASON.

Inquiry on all sides elieits the fact
that Astoria enters her new fishing
season with the brightest hopes for
its widest and richest results There
are, apparently. no natural. nor arti-
fetal, barriers TO a successful issue in
August and no diminution in the scope
Of preparation and engagement for
the work and investment necessary.
This is as II should be. and while
things afioat are rushing along sat
isfattorily, things ashore viii meet
them at the dividing line and both will
work 10 the common good through
the prime days Of the summer. AS
toria is alright and damned be he
who first re-nigs' etc, etc.
Faith is the leading motive behind
all progress, and there is plenty and
to spare Of that commodity around
here just now. Behind this are the
promises inherent in the actualities
presented by James ]. Hill and his
fame as a builder and exploiter Of
districts wherein he buys. and to this
wholesome predicate is due the new
lease Of life and hope suffusing this
whole countryside, 1t IS sure and
Sufficient and not only Astorians are
looking to it, but thousands Of other:
with eyes always turned TO the bes-
prospects to be had
Astoria ia all right and time vii
prove it Time does all things for u.s.!
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10
Aw! Let's all go fishing!
A Woman Tells How to Relieve Rheu'
nnatic Pains,

A Woman Tells How to Relieve Rheu-
matie Pains.
have been great sufferer from the
dreadful disease, rheumatism. for a
number of years. I have tried many
medicines but never got much relief
from any Of them until two years ago,
wnen l bought bottle Of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. found relief be-
fore I had used all of one bottle, but
kept on applying 1t and soon felt
like different woman. Through my
advice many Of my friends have tried
1t and can tell you how wonderfully 1t
has worked.-Mrs Sarah A. Cole, 140
s. New st., Dover, Del. Chamberlain's
Pain Balm Is liniment. The relief
from pain which 1t affords is alone
worth many times the cost. 1t makes
rest and sleep possible. For sale by
frank Hart and all leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10
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Pittsburgh's Chamber of Commerce
set out to find fifty righteous men
(some people are ever ready to bet
their entire fortune on deuces) and
could only dig up twenty eight.
Neighbor, wen gladly lend you a mil
lion TO select from. but don't let your
self be led into such reckless boast
ing in future.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

Such bitter antagonism exists be-
tween the Western Union and Postal
telegraph companies that when one
raises its rates the other does It sim
ultaneously. While the public's busi-
ness is transacted over the wire their
own is done by telepathy. Such teal-
ousies that makes them cut rates up.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

The President is doing, not explain
ing. That's hopeful sign Of strength.
Get q man explaining some and you
only have to give him little shove
to land nim on the mourners bench.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

The safe. certain. reliable little pills,
that do not grIpe or sicken are Dade's
Little Liver Pills. Best for sick head =
aches, billiousness and lazy lIvers.
Sold by Hart'g Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

W n en- TN q hfct
works properly the
blood course s
through the body in
a bright red stream.
When the liver 10
inactive the blood
becomes dull and
muddy, and II 10
full Of poisonous
matter.
A great many
people try to get a
iine, clear, pink and
white complexion
by rubbing things
on their faces. They
midht rnh a LIE fimn
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10
GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION.

The policy Of federal Intervention
in the larger affairs of quasi-publlc
Importance and interest, has proven
it's timeliness and efficacy in the happy
issue Of the threatened railway strike,
whereby millions Of money and months
of feyerish and dubious conflict nave
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

The W. c. T. u, Of oyster Bay,
Long Island, complains that a delib-
crate effort was made to attract at
against the demon rum by interpola-
tention from their terrible battle
ting talk about this trivial affair be-
tween the President and Mr.. Harri-
man.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

AS the Spring develops the inspec-
tor with the keen sense Of smell gets
the scent Of oleo and impresseth the
exactions of the pure food law upon
ye sordld restauranteur.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

A million dollars was spent on East
er lilies in New York, not TO speak Of
the millions that went for roses and
other flowers. We cannot deny the
charge brought by Mllwaukee-we are
a tribe Of thoughtless spenders. Think
Of all the book beer that money would
have bought
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

Jerry McManus Tolstoy: Indeed,
yes. 1t Is decidedly an evil omen to
have your automobile run into by an
express train at a grade crossing, On
Friday the 18th.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

The Russian Government is pre-
pairing to dissolve the Douma. Its
members really had the temerity to
ask for participation In the govern
ment, and that wasn't what it was
called together for at all. Freedom
is the last thing Russia means to grant
to the people.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

Ten thousand painters are out on Z
strike In New York. That means
among other things, that our new
Spring suits are safe as long as they
can stay out.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

There was Ulysses the Silent, and
William the Silent, and Theodore the
Silent! In time-in time, good gen.
tlemen! 'Tis' but a modest propnecy!
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

President Roosevelt is not In favor
Of squeezing the water out Of existing
railroad stocks, but new ones will have
to wear raincoats, all right.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

1t is not believed that Mr.. Harri-
mans late offer Of assistance to the
President viii be seriously considered
at tine White House.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

There are other reasons for a revo-
luton, too They are talking about
putting up the price of Ice cream soda
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

Sicilian lemon brokers have
agreed to abolish rebates. That's all
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10
MRS.NElllC MAkHAM

A nervous irritable woman, often on
the verge OF Mysteries, 10 . source OF
misery 10 everyone who comes under
her influence, and unhappy and mis-
srshle herself.
Such women NOT only drive hus-
bands from home bat Ase wholly unht
70 govern ehiidsen.
The Ills OF women act like q Are
brand upon the nerves. consequently
seven .tensha of the nervous proasra.
tion, nervous despondsncy. the
"blusa". slesples&ness. and nervous
iYritabllity Of women arise from some
organic arrangement.
DO you experience hts cfdspression
with russlessness alternating with ex-
trems irritAhility ? Do you suffer
from pains In the abdominal region.
backache. bearing down painanervons
dyspepsia, sleeplessness, and Almost
continually oroas and anappyf II 10.
your nerves are In . shattered con-
altion and you are threatened with
nervous prostratlon.
Proof Is monumental that nothing
In the world Ia better for nervous
troubles Of women than Lydia =.
Pinkhatn'a Vegetable Compound,
made from native roots and herbs.
Thousands and thousands Of women
can testify 70 this fact.
Mrs. Nellie Markham, OF lbl Morgan
st., Buffalo. N, Y, writes
Dear Mrs PinkhAm;--
III was wreck from nervous prostration,
LYDIA r. Plnkhsms Vegetable Co
nsrbs, contains no narcotics or harmfu
the largest number Of actual curoA
world has ever known. and thouhai
Gle in the laboratory At Lynn. Mass,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

At Easter We like to believe the jan
itor is right, that Spring has came
even while our teeth chatter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10
SHORT TALKS BY
L. T. COOPER.
LIVER TROUBLE.

A dull, sluggish liver always brings
iull, sluggish feeling to the entire body.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-10

Beautiful, snowy, wintry, Spring!