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The Princeton union., 1907-12-26
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Inc johnson presidential candidacy
has reached the diagnosis stage. Dr..
Mayo: the famous Rochester surgeon,
has been called in and pronounces the
candidacy as genuine. e.-Long Prairie
Leader.
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26

There Are Others Who Might Johns onize.
Many republicans throughout the
state would like to hear from the
republicans Of Blue Earth county
regarding the probable candidacy of
Eberhart for governor. If we are
next to the situation in that county
many Of the prominent workers are
dead agin' the Eberhart movement
and Will Johnsonize as sure as he is
nominated BLUE Earth Post
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26
The Preponderance OF Evidenc.

There seems to be question of
veracity between Dr.. ". ". Mayo Of
Rochester and Governor Johnson, as
to whether he latter is a candidate fol.
the presidency. Without attempting
to decide which is telling the truth we
will presume to remark that the pre-
pOnderance Of evidence' seems to be
on the side of the Rochester doctor.
Whether it settles the question
"beyond reasonable doubt" or not
we would not presume to say.--West
St. Paul Times.
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26
Logic,

The more languages a boy can
learn to talk in college the less he
knows what to do with them when he
gets Out.-New York Press,
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26
Ihey Want to Get Rid of Him.

Governor Johnson's boom for the
democratic residential nomination
has received quite an impetus in the
east during the past week. Republi-
can gubernatorial candidates in this
state are not throwing any cold water
on it, either. .-Fergus Fall Journal.
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26
YULETIDE EXERCISES
Anniversary of the Birth of Christ Ap-
propriately Observed in Vari=
GUS Places of Worship.
Entertainments and Christmas Trees
Among the Chief Attractions
of the FeStaI Season..

Both the Methodist and Congrega-
SiOnal chruches held Christmas SER
vices on Sunday as is usual, each
presenting a specially arranged musi-
cal program.
On Sunday morning in the Metho-
dist church Rev. f. X. Copper. pre-
siding elder. preached an eloquent and
very instructive sermon appropriate
to the observance of Christ's natal
day and in the evening Rev. J. w.
Heard, the pastor of the church,
delivered the sermon. At both SER
vices the musical numbers were excep-
.ionally we'll rendered.
In the Congregational church
Christmas services we're also held
morning and evening, Rev. George
\, SWertfager delivering the sermon
upon both occasions. His subjects,
The Coming of the Light" and "a
Christmas LESSON - we're handled in
a masterfUi manner and the musical
portion of the services was carried
out in way particularly pleasing.
The sermon on Sunday morning at
the German Lutheran church was
delivered by Mr.. Rink, a student at
the German Lutheran Theological
seminary. St. Paul, and his discourse
was of high order. On Christmas
eve services were also held in the
"h1urh and an entertainment given by
the Sunday school children. Follow
inc this came the distribution Of
presents from the Christmas tree. On
the following morning Rev. George
Stamm preached the usual Christmas
sermon.
At St. Edwards the services on
Christmas morning were very impress
sive and the music of a high order Of
excellence, the solo parts being
especially good.
The German Methodist church
held it's usual festival on
Christmas eve and the school children
presented an entertainment of recita-
tiuns, readings and songs. This was
followed by the customary Christmas
tree. On Christmas morning the
usual services were held and Rev.
KOruig delivered an excellent sermon.
Canta>as were presented last even
ing lChristmas) in the Methodist and
Congregations churches by the Sun
day school children and the exercises
we're attended by large audiences.
The title of the Cantata at the AlethO-
dist church was Entertaining Santa
Claus and that at the Congregational
church 'Around the World With
Santa CIaus.N
These were two Of the prettiest yule-
tide entertainments ever presented
here and the children in each play
performed their parts in a most credit
able manner. 1t was plainly to be
seen that the children put forth their
very best efforts and that they fully
enjoyed participation in the plays.
And that their efforts were appreciated
was demonstrated by the applause
accorded.
The distribution Of gifts from the
christmas trees was another enjov-
able event for the children and if did
one, : heart good to see their gladstone
.oun,rnanrrs as thcv received their
yuInjdr packages.
Dr,,,,,, t,c ,y.,, ,tre,, c,,m
The Now Nn,l, Wn,Id nrr,1isho, +,,o
to11nvinr sa1i,ir,I ,,,ir1n an ,bo no,o
hJpr, Of Wall street.
Waf1 street has disrovoro1 . r,oo+
anvil ,rr,,.i,,r ..,,,1,l l.
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26
No Dearth of Cars This Year.

A year ago the railroads we're all
tied up with congestion OF traffic.
Shippers could not get cars and ship
ments were delayed weeks and even
months. It is different now. Empty
cars are being sent west daily, not for
freight, but for storage. Over fifteen
hundred cars are stored in yards and
on sidings on this division.-Brecken-
ridge Telegram.
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26
+
Frank Day is Getting Wise.

1t cannot be denied that Bryan
stock has been rising Of late. Recent
experiences have impressed the people
that ne knows as much about the
money question as the republicans
and then some-Fairmont Sentinel.
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26
A Suspicious UnaniInity.

John A. Johnson's boom may be
the genuine stuff, but it breaks out in
various parts with such a strange
unanlmlty, we can almost hear the
words; Are you all ready? One,
two, three; blow. "-Appleton Press.
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26

FurlonS Committed the objectionable Sin.
John Furlong Of Austin, a member
of the state live stock and sanitary
board, is due to lose his official head
the first of the year. His term expires
then, and though strenuous efforts
have been made by the other members
of the board, not to speak of hard
work on the part of the state agricul-
tural society: to secure his reappoint-
ment, he has got to 60. The admins
tration has decreed it. John Frank
of Mower county, a wealthy farmer, is
slated for the place. If Furlong's
friends have it right, the failure to
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26
A Slap at the johnson Boomers.

Did you notice the way the mer-
cenary democratic politicians of Chi
cago tlocked around Bryan's car with
flowers and hosannas last week?
Rats desert sinking ship and jump
on to the prosperous, deep laden
ark.-Wheelock's Weekly, the Lead
ing Democratic Newspaper of the
Ninth Congressional District
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26

And now Gov. johnson says he did
not say it and that Mr.. Mayo, of Ro-
chester hospital fame. must have been
misquoted. 1t is really hard work
keeping ones name before the people
all the time and it's a good advertis-
ing manager that can do it.--Brainerd
Dispatch.
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26

Dean Also Nominat ed John for Third Term.
One Y. B. Dean of St. Paul at the
business mems banquet on Tuesday
night, denounced President Roosevelt
for interfering with modern business
methods. is it possible that we have
q gang of grafters in Minnesota who
do Il -, want the Gearchlight turned
onto their way of doing business
Aitkin Republican.
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26

MIR. and Mrs. F. w. Milbrath cele-
brated their silver wedding on Satur-
day evening. Thirty-fve persons
were present and many gifts we're
received by Mr.. and Mrs. Milbrath in
honor OF the occasion. A fine supper
was served and the guests with one
accord declared Mrs. Milbrath to be
even more charming than she was
twenty-five years ago.
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26

Brands opera house will be the
scene of a particularly brilliant social
event on New Years eve, December 81.
At that time the knights of Pythias
will give their annual ball and the
dance promises to eclipse that of any
former year. Fine music by Will
burg's orchestra and a fine supper
will be furnished.
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26

George Whitney was out exercising
his gasoline mule on Sunday. George
has dubbed his motorcycle 1.-THE
mule' because he never knows when
he starts on journey whether the
machine will 90 forward or backward
or whether it will stop instantaneous
ly and throw him over it's head or
tail. Georges mule is a great kick
up and carries a bad smell with it.
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26

a number Of Mrs. +. L. Small's
neighbors and other friends surprised
her on Thursday night, the occasion
being her birthday anniversary. The
evening was very pleasantly passed in
playing cards and Mrs. Small was
presented by the visitors with a box
of fine cambria handkerchiefs.
Refreshments of most delicious
nature were served
The Princeton union., 1907-12-26

Look over the advertisements care
fully this week. A number of them
are new and some have been changed.
These are p. l.. Roadstrom, Kopp x
bartholomew, t.. 8. Anderson. F. T.
kettelhodt, G. y. Jack, Hunts
Bakery, Princeton Drug Co., J. G..
Herdliska, Solomon Long, Equity
Cash Shoe Store, Scheen's Confec-
tionery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

look like there would be much
scratching this time. Dog McNsely
WIN have things pretty much his own
way, with Burchinal and Pitzer each
pulling his best for second place. Nc
Neeiy has made good councilman
and the people WIN vote for him to re
main at his post another term.
City clerkship.
The trf.cornsred race for city cferl,
is very interesting one. "pncle Jer
ry' Engle has run on all three tickets
and has friends in all parties, but per
sonai friends often forget themselves
when they get in the booth and vote
as they pray. that is, for the success
of their party. That being the case
Carl Frame will get many a vote that
one or the other or both of the oppos
ing candidates are expecting. All the
candidates are good men AMI the race
has been manly, dignified one. While
1t would be difficult to give even ap
proximately correct figures, Mr.. Frame
will undoubtedly have nice lead
with the Democratic candidate, Mr.. w
s. Black, as second In number OF
votes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
The "Ll..le Ring" Caucus.
First Ward, w. va

First Ward, w. va.
Dear Mr.. Editor:
The funniest thing that has happen.
ed over here was the caucus between
the little ring" leaders. Gaskins. Rob
inson tCrusoe) and their press agent,
Davy Rogers. II was called to devise
further plans of attack on the Repnb.
lican party. 1t is understood that the
press agent informed bis superiors
that the kind of material they had
been compelling him to use was really
making the little ring" grow smaller
rather than bigger. Brother Gaskfns
was rather Of the same belief. since
the press agents articles had caused
the exposure of his attitude toward
public improvements. But Crusoe
insisted that he was doing the finest
kind OF work: that the suggestions he
had furnished the press agent was
bringing the Republicans to Gaskins
every day. aud what would not come
to Gaskins would undoubtedly vote for
Mckay +Crusoe. insisted that the
next articles coming down close to
the election should be devoted TO the
calling attention to the fact that
Scat and Shaw are supporting The
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
EIrs. Ward.
air. Editor;

ar Editor:
Please answer the following:
1. Wasn't Mr.. Gaskins opposed 70
Patatine being taken into the cftyg
2. Wasn't he opposed TO locating the
Miners Hospital in the First ward. 10
buy the location for which the people
over here subscribed 100000?
3. Wasn't he opposed to consolidat-
ing the Independent School Districts
SO our children could have the benefit
Of High School. the same as children
on the Falrmont side have?
4. Wasn't he opposed to improve
ments In the First ward--the street
paving. sewers, etc.?
5. Wasn't he opposed to tax reform
because he would have to pay more
taxes?
c. Hasn't he opposed and yotea
against Republican candidates before
this time?
SIX
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
Totals ....... .GSo.2ss 1913 1875

All tie figures apply 10 the year
1908. the population being officially
estimated on the basis Of the census
Of 1900; they are taken from tho
United States census bulletins Nos.
90 and is, and cover every city OF over
5000 Inhabitants In these four States,
I have selected Winconsin, partly b.
cause the license fec In that State In
1903 WAS low one ($200), but prln-
cipally because in many OF the cities,
among them Milwaukee, beer Is to all
intents and purposes the common
drink of a large percentage OF the pop.
nlatlon.
The very first two items on the two
tables speak most eloquently in sup.
port of my assertion. Here we nave
prohibitory Portland. without any =.
looms. with population OF 52,G5G, and
one arrest for drunkenness for ever'
~ Of the total population, and. on tide
other hand, Milwaukee with n ponu.
lation Of 313.O25. with 2145 saloons,
and oily one arrest for drunkenness
ont OF every rs Of the total population.
The totals speak volumes: there ts
no ga'nsaying them: they emanate
from an unfmpeachabie source. Placed
in tine balance Of logical reasoning.
these few figures outweigh all the
prohihitnry arguments ever published.
In NC twenty cities OF the three
prohlhitory States with an aggregate
population of s3TS,7S2. we have one mr..
rest for drunkenness for every 40 Of
the population. IN the twenty-five
cities If Wisconsin. with an aggregate
population Of GSs.2S2. we find one ar.
rest for drunkenness for every 90 OF
the population. In other words. the
proportion of inehriety in the three
prohihitory States is considerably
more than twice MS large as in the
State Of Wisconsin.-G. Thompson. In
New York Tribune of February 20.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
Christians and prohibItionists.

Be careful how yon vote on the 10th
of this month, at which time you have
the opportunity to vote against II.
censs. won't say "fer or against
why, simply because the two sides OF
the question should not be considered
by the Christian voter. There Is but
one way for him to vote. II he is true
to his profession and the VOWS he
made when Identifying himself with
the church Of his choice Also the
moral man, the good citizen. which
they claim to be. and we have. i know.
quite y number OF that class In our
city, whom we ought safely 10 CONT
among our number to help vote out
this abominable business which Is pos
ftivety without one redeening feature
The blood.stained head lines OF the
business are nothing more or less
than misery. murder and want in the
home, and damnation and forever loss
to the soul.
Christian, vote no license
expect TO be wheeled and carried
to the polls to vote the fighting stun
out. so far as l am concerned
Yours on the right way,
W. HOWARD KELLEY
Cooks Hospital. March 10, 1907.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
LIEUTENANT PEARy.


Arrangements were perfected this
morning whereby Lieutenant Robert
E. Peary. the famous explorer, the
man who has ben nearest the North
Pole" will deliver n lecture at the
Grand Opera House in this city on
Friday night, March 20. 1t was prnc
tlcally by an accident that he was Sc.
cured. A few days ago, the West Vir,
ginton published long story concern
ing Lieutenant Peary, stating at the
same time that he would lecture in
Morgantown on March q. Very soon
inquiries began 10 reach the Office
asking II Lieutenant Peary couldn't
be brought to Fairmont. The matter
was taken up and a communication
sent to him by some local people ad.
dressed to him at Washington, D. C.
This morning letter was received
from him In New York In which he
says he can come to Fairmont on Fri.
day evening, March 20, If 1T Is posi-.
BILE for him TO reach Fafrmont by teav.
ing Pittsburg the morning of the 29th
and II he can take a night train from,
Fairmont for the East after the lee,
ture. 1t SO happens that all these con.
ditions can be compiled with and the
opera house has an open date on the
Goth, so telegram was sent to Lieu,
tenant Peary today that he would be
expected here for the 29th inst.
1t requires heavy guarantee to Sc.
care this noted man, but 1t is believed
that Fairmont people want to encour-
age entertainments of this sort. PEG.
pie OF nj classes will want to see the
hero who planted the Stars and
Stripes where the foot OF man had
never before been set. It will he a
great treat for the students OF the
State Normal md the Public Schools.
In fact when Lieutenant Peary comes
to Fairmont to lecture and show with
stereoptican fifty views of his own
taken nearer the North Pole than any
other pictures ever made. the Opera
House ought 10 be crowded from or.
chestra to gallery and we believe 1t
will be. Begin now to plan for the Ice
ture Of Lieutenant Peary on March
29th. It is the chance of lifetime to
see and hear this noted man.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
THEoRoDE ALyoRD


The Twin Ballots.
Editor West virginian:
Along in November when chill was the
weather.
Two ballots were cast in the box to-
gether:
They nestled tip close. like brother ia
brother.
You couldn't tell one of the votes from
the other
They were both OF them votes TO,
And sanctioned the license plan:
And one was cast by jolly old brew
er,
And one by Sunday School man.
The Sunday School man. no man
could be trter.
Kept busy all summer denonncing the
brewer:
But his fever cooled OFF with the
change Of the weather.
And late in the autumn they voted to.
gether
The Sunday School man had always
been noted
For fighting saloons, except when be
voted:
He piled up his prayers with a holy
perfection,
But knocked them all down on the day
of election.
The foxy Old brewer wns cheerful and
mellow;
Said he, Il admire that Sunday School
fellow.
He's true to his church. to his party
he's truer,
He talks for the Lord, but he votes for
the brewer"
Are YOU that kind of a Sunday
School man? II you are. don't be SC
any longer. We have too many Of
them now.
If you can vote for a licensed sa
loon In Fairmont and ask Gods bles
sing upon 1t. do SO; II not, don't do 1T
VOTER.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

The real race IN town tomorrow will
be between the Democrats and PROFIT
bitionists. For the past few years the
Prohibitionists have had the upper
hand OF the Democrats and have been
domtneertrg over them. This spring
the Democrats have spanked up lit
tie. and II they out run the Prohlbi
tIonists they may continue to put tick
cts In the field.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
z4s MeN
IN The Yves. Virginia Peusssn.iary--
Where do They Come Front

~ Wc west virginia PcnFtc1tisFy--
Where do They Come Froml
Editor West yirginian:
VIM you kindly run the foiiowine
as a favor to one Of your patronsg
Fhe authorities used in compiling
the figures given below are. the Inst
Federal census and the latest reports
of the West Virginia state Auditor
and Warden of the penitentiary.
There are SO counties In West vtr.
ginla.
80 counties grant no liquor licenses.
19 counties grant licenses in one
town each.
II grant licenses wherever an appll.
cation is made.
There were 74S prisoners in the
penltenuary the first day of October
1905.
OF this number, 1os came from the
80 no.ltcense counties; 1874 came from
the12 one-town license counties: ASS
came from the II license counties.
15s came from Fayette county. which
has per cent. of the population of the
State and 20 per cent. of the inmates
OF the pen.
Fayette county has 55 men in the
Penitentiary more than have the 50
no-ticense counties.
The license counties have one man
I" tae Pen for every 500 of their pop.
ulauom; the IL one-town license coun.
ties have one for every 1871; white the
% no-llcense have one for every 1929,
Several no-!icense counties have no
one in the Pen, several have one each.
and the highest number from any no.
license county is ..
Harcocl< county, which has not mad
s;lIoon for co years. had not one cent
Of criminal expenses FOR the.year end.
ing October LIST, 1904.
The criminal expenses of the no.ll.
cense counties averaged 72 mills for
each inbabltant; the one-town license
counties averaged a3 mills. and the
license counties averaged 267 mills.
Fayette county and Mcdowell Is
each I" paradise for the saloon-that
is, each mas saloons everywhere any
one thinks he can make the business
pay. and the saloons are ran~without
any reference to the law. The first
has one person in the Pen for every
2o2 of population. and Mcdowell has
one for every 100: the criminal expen.
ses in Fayette are 491 mills for each
inhabItant, and in Mcdowell 91s mills
tor each inhabttant.
THEoRoDE ALvoRD.
State supt. W. Va. Anti.saloon League.
Parkersburg, W. Va, 1905.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

Davy was heard to say few
months ago that he would never vote
any other ticket than the Prohibition
ticket. His write up In the Times
looks like he has got the Gasklns
brother COMPOUNDED.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
Better Late Than Never.
EaItor West virglnian:

Editor West virginian:
Replying to your article under the
heading. "Tniuring Their own Cause. e
IL what you say was the concensus OF
that meeting. / will; taKe the liber.-
through your paper to denounce such
actions, and as a voter Of .tnat ticket,
win frankly say. that II such is true
of that meeting. that they do not voice
my sentiments and opinion. WHAT
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

The Times should name its council.
man who wants to grant the saloon
licenses before the old council. goes
out Of office. Is 1t the same council.
man who did this two years ago, and
At the same time made the motion to
reluce the license 100000 on each sa.
loon?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

DayY Rogers, Of the First ward
seeks 10 work OF some rot in the
columns of the West virginIan by first
running 1t In the Times and annoanc.
ing th1s It was sent to the West vir.
ginian. Oh, no. Davy! That won't go:
you will have to try something else.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

Adding to the above figures. kindly
permit me to state that it is an ex-
ceedingly rare thing TO find people in.
terested in the liquor business pub.
fishing articles in defense of the trar.
fie or making themselves and their
business obnoxious to that class of re.
spectacle citizens who honestly and
sincerely believe 70 temperance and
consider the saloon the actual cause
of Drunkenness and the evils thereof.
The true Christian spirit should adyo-
cate q policy Of live and let live, and
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

A vote for Carl Frame Is vote for
n straight Republican and first class
young man. Don't make mistake to,
morrow.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

Tomorrow will be n good time to test
the loyalty of Republicans. There are
no other issues on council tickets this
year,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

Your ballot tomorrow Is the test of
whether You are Republican or
something else.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
ANTIK1cKER

1000 l0c and 25s novels 70 select
from at chilson's. at sc and ioe
each aIch. ts.t9
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

Davy, Robinson Crusoe and his man
Friday-they will all go down togeth.
sr on Saturday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
ASK !. H. Leonard.

Mr.. Editor: M
II any person doubts that Mr.. Gas
klns promised to pay the $4,000 on
the Morgantown avenue paving. let
them ask James H. Leonard. He
knows.
ANTEKICKER,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

So. Dayy Rogers is the press agent
Of Gaslsins and Robinson, hey?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

1t looks now like we would have
Republican weather tomorrow.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

plenty Of green carnations at HAIRS
flower store for St patrick's Day 81