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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12
BAD DOGS IN
WOOD [ | COUNTY D
KILLED MORE SHEEP THAN
THERE is MONEY APPRoPRl-
ATEp TO PAY FOR.

The dog nuisance in Wood county
is a considerable one. 1t caused the
County Court lot Of worry yesterday
and demonstrated that the genus ca
nine is not profitable animal from
the standpoint Of the farmer.
In fact the records show that the
dogs account is on the wrong side
of the ledger, and that's what this Is
all about.
The roll call of sneep, an answered
to by their respective owners at coun:
ty Court yesterday. developed the fo''
lowing:
Dead. 1870, valued at ..s4s6.59
Injured, A valued at ...... 10S.5o
Appaisement cost ....... s7,1o
Grant total loss ..........$702.1O
To pay this amount there is in the
dog and sheen fund s550.10. Thus
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12
Men and Women

~ 49, - ~. 80. -
The honorary degree Of doctor q
laws has been conferred on Dr. Mich.
oIas Murray Butler. president Of Col
unbia University, New York, by. Cam
bridge University.
Vice President Fairbanks is booked
for speeches at 90 picnics this sum
mer, and in addition 1t now looks as
II he has a circus on his hands, says
the washington Post.
Lieutenant Colonel Burniey-Camp.
bell, Of the British Army, has just
succeeded in making a trip around
the world in 40 days. He left Liver.
pool on May 8 AMI arrived back on
June 10.
John Hurley, IS years old and an
object OF charity, has had restored to
him his farm near Kansas City, Of
which he was deprived by alleged
sharp" legal practices.
Prot. W. S. Monroe, of the westfield
Normal school. the educator. traveller
and author, is about to start on his
annual trip abroad This year he will
visit Norway, Finland and Russia in
quest Of new material.
James T.. Garfield, secretary of the
interior, will visit Carlsbad, N. NJ, Au'
gust 20, to inspect the government ir-
rigation project. He will be accom-
panied by F. H. Howell, chief engineer
Of the reclamation service, and other
officials.
Gov. Hoke Smith. of Georgia, has
selected a newspaper man as his prI-
vate secretary. His name is Josiah
Anderson Carter and he has, been man.
aging editor OF the Atlanta Journal
and has been connected with the Sa-
vannah Press and the Atlanta News.
Howard o. Sprogle, Of Chicago, has
been appointed attorney for the Civil
Service Commission. He was born In
Franklin, Pa, in 1855, and studied law
at the University Of Pennsylvania. For
a number of years after graduating he
was engaged in newspaper work and
for time was city editor Of the Press.
He has practiced law in this state,
Illinois, Colorado and Virginia.
A Manila paper presents a new and
attractive picture of Aguinaldo, erst-
while rebel leader. It says: "Aguln-
aldo has so generally been identified
with his role OF soldier that too little
is given to the role he is now
playing as emulator of Cincinnatus,
that Of farmer or haciendero. in which
by his example he Is probably confer
ring upon his countrymen as much
IL not more real good than In his
more distinguished position.
Read the Daily West vEreinlAn.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Rockefeller as Dummy President.
New York World,
On the witness tand, in answer to
Judge Lands questions, John D.
Rockefeller was uncertain whether the
capital Of the Standard Oil is $780,
100000 or not. As to the dividends
paid by the trust in recent years he
could not give definite figures. In
all matters of detail Mr.. Rockefeller
confessed he was hazy. 81 am the
president" he admitted, "but the posi-
ton is purely honorary. The office
has been honorary for the last eight
or ten years, as | have not been rem
dering any service whatever"
Now II Mr.. Rockefeller, who admits
that he has been a dummy president
for 10 years, cannot tell what are the
capital and dividends of the Stand
ard Oil-matters of common knowl'
edge and public record-how does he
know for sure that the Standard OIL
has most carefully observed the pro
visions Of the Interstate Commerce
Act? What weight does he imagine
his assurances can carry? AS for Vlve
President Archibold and Mr., Rookie
feller's other partners, they have re-
peatedly denied with vittuous indigna-
ton that the Standard Oil has engag-
ed in rebating as was charged in Com.
missioner Garfeld's report, yet the
Standard Oil has been recently con-
victed by a United States jury on
some 400 counts in connection with
these very charges. Possibly Mr..
Rockefeller is as unfamiliar as he ap-
pears with the present management Of
the Standard Oil. Is he displeased
with & now that the Standard Of; is
convicted Of violating the law on q
wholesale scale? II SO, how will his
dispIeasure manifest itself toward his
suboriinates!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

NJ NJ
zcspt beau g Charitable
religious ii edncst ional titutiols
wiis continue to per cent ~;
Rect inhsritances ~ parents 81 CHI
dren, with exemgt'cp for $4,000 or
less, win pay from 70 s per cent,
graduated according to amount. In
heritances by brother, sister, nephew
or niece, with $1,000 exemption, viii
pay tax Of from 8 to per cent,
the lastnamed rate for an amount ex-
ceeding 100000.
This new Massachusetts law, It is
estimated. will add s1,5Oo,OO0 to the
revenue Of the State, in addition to
100000 from the collateral inherit.
ance tax, and will relieve tax payers
of half the sum now collected as a
general State tax. Both real and per.
sonal property will be subject to these
inheritance taxes. Massachusetts
has covered the subject by Its stat
utes and, on the whole, has acted con-
servauvely. Under prolonged discus
sion liberal exemptions were decided
on, and in no case is the tax on in.
heritances under 100000 and over
$4,000 more than or per cent, the
graduated scale for smaller amounts
being much less.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

William Collier Is playing in the
ninth month Of his season In New
York in Caught in the Rain"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Gov. Hoke Smith. Of Georgia, has
selected newspaper man as his pri-
vate secretary. His name is Josiah
Anderson Carter and he has,been man.
aging editor OF the Atlanta Journal
and has been connected with the sa-
yannah Press and the Atlanta News.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

James Z. Garfield, secretary of the
interior, will visit Carlsbad, N. NJ, Au'
gust 20, to inspect the government ir-
rlgation project. He will be accom-
panied by F. H. Howell, chief engineer
of the reclamation service, and other
officials.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

The honorary degree Of doctor Of
laws has been conferred; On Or. Mich.
oIas Murray Butler president Of Col
umbta University, New York, by. Cam.
bridge University.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

vice President Fairbanks is booked
for speeches at % picnics this SUM
mer, and in addition it now looks as
If he has circus on his hands, says
the Washington Post.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Prof. W. S. Monroe, of the westaeld
Normal school, the educator. traveller
and author, is about to start on his
annual trip abroad. This year he will
visit Norway, Finland and Russia in
quest Of new material.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

We believe without question OF
doubt that the issues Of the Fairmont
West virginian on MONDAYS AND
THURSDAYS affords tie advertisers
Of Fairmont better medium than any
other paper published in Marion
county, and as good as can, be found
anywhere.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Lieutenant Colonel Burnley-camp.
bell, Of the British Army, has just
succeeded in making trip around
the world in 40 days. He left Liver.
pool on May AMI arrived back on
June 10.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

John Hurley, IS years old and an
object of charity, has had restored to
him his farm near Kansas City, Of
which he was deprived by alleged
sharp" legal practices.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23

European capitals as they are in their own. and
claim relatives women who have married titled
foreigners, whose estates have been reclaimed and
restored to former glory by their wives fortunes
and energy.
The grip or small trunk must hold. besides linen
for day two a knitted sweater for each mem
Der Of the party for a delay the late afternoon
means exposure 20 the sudden chill and mlasma
that comes to the air with the setting of the sun
in all the countries of Southern Europe. There
also must be pretty froc1 for dinner at the stop
ping place. and evening clothes for the men of the
party.
For the sake of Ightness the best suit is
the one of Japanese straw, with leather bound
corners. for over whatever luggage Is on top or
the case 2 rubber cover is stretched, which pro-
tects II in case Of showers and holds II safely in
its place. Under the Of the tonneau the rain
coats neatly slowed away, as well as the rubber
laprobes and linen Gusl SheetS' WI-IcA AtluIallS
alternate IN use. that one kind is only there at
a time. on the roof steamer rug is also strapped,
done UP neatly in roll. This, Ike the sweaters
TO be used for late evening or IN case of an
absolute breakdown in a lonely place to serve as
a blanket The new stvle Of luncheon baskets. up
right and compact Is placed either il the tonneau
the trunk rests at the back, which, II not
used for luggage. is the larder Of the conveyance
The hamper is safer on the flexible straps than II
would be on the ulyeHalIlg moor oI .Ile a. ~
the hamper four compartments for bottles, two
of which are occupied by TASKS which keep what
ever goes into them at the same temperature for
twenty-four hours, after they have been
opened. Bouillon. hot coffee or any other liquid
heated to any degree can thus be carried, ana a
smaller hamper with tin ice chest within. similar
to the kind used in nurseries. carries the wine.
SODA seltzer bottles and an extra hagon OF
water.
The wise tourist VIII not leave for his days run
unless he that all is We'll with the viands; that
the basket IS filed to the brim with the best that
he provided and that IN the bottles not holding
hot fluids ice cold supply Of water has been
placed, for 1t is safe to drink the water from
the wayside wells or springs en- route. The reasons
for a well stocked hamper manifold. The first
and best is the possibility OF a long delay that
might reach far into the night with houses distant
inhosptable. Then other motorists might be
met who were in trouble Again, these things come
in well a reward TO some peasant who has rem
dered a slight service.
Either behind the hampers strapped in front
Of them else the roof is the inevitable extra
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23

little girls and is kind to them that they are
always glad TO have him 1t home.
The mother OF the family is not often away. for
she has little time for recreation. She prepares
the food and makes the clothes for all the family.
as well the mats that cover the floor and the
many finer mats that used for various pur-
poses. The-summer clothes made OF a cloth
which she makes herself out OF bark. These bark
cloth garments sometimes very handsome. and
the father Of KIko and Kin has fine one that he
OF blue cotton and blue and red thread, and his
good wife worked It for six months before &
finished.
Kiko IS at the age when children change their
baby teeth for those Of larger s2ze and that is
not the time when they most beautiful. She
seems TO be already feeling the responsibilities OF
life. and the that weighing her most
heavily when she photographed doubt
the safety Of the wondering little Kin whom she
holds so tightly by the hand. II that mysterious
she viii certainly not desert Kin out OF any
Fideration for her safety II Kiko IS like her
relatives she viii have handsome teeth and a
beautiful smile when she is older. Fortunately
her people and neither she her small sister
win be dis0EuTed by tattooing. es the women OF
their formerly We're.
I<iko and Kin Aino children and the villa ge
in which they live Is IN the central part of Yezo
the most noTtherly island Of the japanese group.
The Amos were the first inhabitants Of Japan, and
when the Japanese to the islands nobody
knows when whence. the rightful owners were
gradually driven into the island OF Yezo and were
last brought entirely into subsection 10 the
habitants of Yezo japanese and it is only in
The interior, which is suu quite wild and uncuti-
vated, that the Amos 10 be found living in
their own villages according 10 their ancient Gus
lers in JaDan often think It worth while 10 visit
their villages.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
AT ESTOWN.
S !

Dear Little Men and Little Women: returned TWO
ago from a trip the states which en-
toyed very In New York I met girl with
whom I exchanged postal cards and letters for
years. and first saw her nams on this page
When I reached York determined TO see her as
possible We liked each other very Huch 80
must The Tribune FOR a friend
70 say that little woman wrote some time ago
squirrels the park Richmond and thae
I watched the pretty little Creatures
They very
enjoyed the day the James River greatly w nlet
lovely people time quickly amid beau
tifu and looking through glasses at the oIa
Colonial mansions banks. At the site or James
the boat stopped for thirty minutes and We had
shore II extremely interesting 70 see the
ruins o. English church built in America the
house. and others picked soma Ivy leaves on
the church wall. which have kept for a souvenir
sperl day At the exposition and we're IN Nor
folk Richmond, Washington and Philadelphia but best
OF all liked New York the home OF The Isibune,
which have read for many years. I remain.
T. AVERY BUCKLEY G5 years),
SO Spring Garden Road. Halifax. y. S. Canada
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
TIE Home Of KfEo and Kin.

Klko and Kin two little girls who live in
certain lonely village surrounded by green hills on
one Of the japanese islands. The village Is a most
curious one, consisting OF about a hundred neat
straw huts. with very steep roofs. The huts are
arranged in rows on one siae OF a narrow path
and on the other side of the path. opposite each
hut. is 2 smaller building which IS the family
storehouse. Each storehouse is built the top
OF four high posts, that there is fear OF its
contents being spoiled by the damp. Any one
who wishes 10 see the home OF Kiko and Kin must
enter one Of the larger of the straw houses. where
he viii be very politely received for the relatives
of these little girls, although they are savages,
gentle and harmless.
The entrance TO the house is through q low door
way, screened by heavy mat Of reeds, and leads
into a small room with windows. Another
door. also closed by mat leads 10 the large room
= which the entire family lives. This large room
has windows, which may he closed when desired
coarse reed mats. There Is Il fireplace at one end,
and q hole in the roof 10 let out the smoke, but
generally only a small part Of the smoke finds its
way TO the hole. In one corner OF the room Is q
shelf of curios. some of which very beautiful
end valuable Some Of these articles have been in
the family for many generations. and their owners
cannot be induced part with them although
many visitors would gladly give a good price for
them Money IS q little these people. and II
IS mot their custom" sell their cuGiOs and the
Observance Of all ancient IS very important
IN their eyes.
The father Of Kiko and Kin is at home just now,
although he is often away hunting and fishing. for
IS by these occupations that lie gets living for
his family. He looks rather wild with his long,
thick black hair and beard, but no one will be
afraid Of him who has seen him smile. Although
he would perhaps have been a little better pleased
his children had been boys. yet he is fond Of his
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
MY TURTLE.

Dear Little Men and L,tle Women: have never writ
ten 20 you before but thought OF might Ike
10 hear about little pet turtle have He Is not as
large the palm OF my hand. and keep him on the
porch a tub. Whenever I call him he win come aad
head out He fishing WORMS
and Aies the IN his tub has 20 be changed
every days. I put uCd in the tub one Gay.
when feed the turtle could not md him
anywhere After long time found him at the bottom
mud, asleep
have only had a usnth. he Is not yer as tarns
as I him be- He will not eat when any one Is
watching him. but I trying 10 teach him 20 aks
things out OF hand His shell Is Just Ike tortoise
she'll: green, with yellow spots Il. and
legs black red- I every one OF yOa
O. him II yCu could him Yours truly
CIsrnont, Va ISABEL MONEY (Rse3 ls)-
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23

der dixie TO sea make its way from the nearest
port TO England.
An ideal trip would be to put in the winter in
italy and, If inclined, to to Egypt for autono-
billing there is possible almost 10 the base OF the
Sphynx. Then, the weather grew mider, 10
make a detour from Italy to Spain. and then TO
France. the Mecca of all tourists, crossing into
Germany and winding UP in England. On a trip
Of this kind the heavy luggage would have TO be
sent 10 point where it could be left for an In
definite period and picked up again the return
trip, for such great distances preclude heavy carry
ing for the Otherwise il would be racked TO
pieces In a very short time. With the wonderful
shops in all foreign cities and wealth at command.
neither woman need fear being stranded
in the way of clothes. \ timely purchase will
make either smart for the moment and the
suit be worn the travelling costume from
there on the discarded being given to the
hotel maid or If not appropriate for the trip It
be sent to Join the heavy luggage. Where there
are means there are ways to paraphrase an an
cient proverb.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
Paris. June u.

Paris. June u.
Gowns of linen or tole destined for midsummer
wear are as often accompanied by a wrap as arc
costumes Of voIe, tlssor and woods worn now. The
large variety OF wraps this precludes the
possibility OF that wearisome uniformity which so
often follows successful fashion. The wrap p may
be mere pelerine or Il may descend in some part
to the hem of the skirt; 1t may be adjusted It may
have a short waistline no wastIine at all In
sleeves there IS another opportunity for originality
for sleeves at all or the most elaborate
draperies The character of the costume de-
termines. naturally the cut of the wrap. but no
matter what hour of the day it is worn the wrap
is slightly trimmed and its lines are quaint and
coquettish. The severe little boleros Of a summer
ago the only form of short garment
entirely ignored.
1t is not to be white summer" This state
ment is especially emphatic when applied to morn
ing costumes A white costume to be approved Of
by the grand couturers' must be n most elab-
crate creation, expression Of all that Is delicate
and costly in fine handwork and lace. The simple
white suit Is demode Even the classic white serge
tailored suit has the collar faced with tinted linen
and perhaps colored buttons, with buttonhocs
worked TO correspond. To replace the white pi1ues
and simple linens of past seasons there are great
many striped toiles-de,icate lines OF color on a
white surface. The ColorS ChaTmipgly soft. 1t
is remarkable that such nice shades can he accom-
plished IN cotton and linen stuffs, Sometimes two
shades Of the color, two different colOrs,
are used In pattern. For example, there is 4
thick white cotton stuff, striped with navy blue
with a tiny edge of bright blue the edge Of the
dark stripe, and another pattern is thinner stuff
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23

shoe and several Inner tubes are slowed away
wherever the chauffeur deems II advisable.
AN IDEAL TRIP.
The man who has never made a motor trip
through Europe can do so easily with a set of
guidebooks, which come for the motorist in such
perfected detail that France alone has twelve vol
urnes of maps. with every little road designated
carefully and a short resume of the historical facts
OF that district duchy appended. With these
and his Bedecker. he is armed for any contest
with the fates of travel; but should he desire he
easily acquire a urier-chauneur, who If
good and faithful will prove veritable bless
ing. An honest jacques, who knows his coun-
tryside, will haggle and bargain as If for himself
in the interest Of his employer and obtain the best
in the face Of almost certain failure.
After sauntering through France, II such word
be applied to automobile pace. the party
may go through Belgium into Holland. and after
having done" that quaint little country from
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
FINDING AN OLD FRIEND.

Dear Little Men and Little wousn Last summer when
my vacation at West Point had strange ex-
perlence day rowed down the Hudson for several
then pulled in toward the snore. where the
railroad the water While rested
my heard approaching train As II
passed looked OF the window, and sharp
puff wind took off his hat II wss blown in my direc-
ton It reached 10 veered or and fell into
the
The ttundered rowed 70 where the hat
lay When I examined the inside the familiar in
it!as who had time been in correspond
whose address had lost after hs
moved a place Tho Initials alone were not sur-
dcient convince me that that was my friends hat
further examination found his and address
on inside Of the hat5and sent HIM the hat and
a which resulted in renewing CORE
spondence. expect 70 enjoy vacations near the
place where I found his hat last summer
W. FRANCIS MNEART as years.,
OF Mount Prospect ava. Newark. N j.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
THE DOLLS FESTIVAL.

Dear Little Men and Little Women: II the 81 %
March. Japanese little girls had been looxnk
forward. Beyond a hill peach flowers bloom
Ing the setting In parlor opoos.ts
the beautiful fine dolls displayed
On this day young sister OF mine and he- play
mates enjoying the happy festival In ths
mimic palace stood dolls representing an emperor and
empress. prince and princess They sPlendidly.
dressed and brOcads and seemed be pleased
at receiving congratulations their little courtisrss
They were attended by nohlemen. each with two,
swords maids Of honor IN white sken dresses
red dannask skirts. and lovely court musicians.
consisting OF fve children. There arranged
good beautiful small furniture OF gold and syss
also lRcQuered wares.
Rejoicing at this magnificent sisht. ths girls osgaa
- take the festal dinner. They had before ther1'
painted husd with popped rice and bottles nsd
with shirOZake.
'sakuraISo- thank you for this sxo=lsns sns
tersainment." said the Eiriz-
~ n very happy time with you all By
the-bye. you think Il viii be fun FOR 70 sna
. festal song while play the koto7' (The koto L.
Japanese musical Instrument which IS played By
lndes) =
'.Tha. will be nice" ana shsy began 70 stnz usrrs
tunes.
sHIGENO NITOBE. 81
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