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The Washington herald., 1908-03-02

Out in the Western League we find
Charlie Dexter. the darling Of the fans in
Louisville so long since; Ducky Holmes.
who had long career in faster company;
Hank Spies. once with Louisville; George
Yeager, who caught for several bigger
teams. and that rare old sport. George
Hogriever, famed even yet for speed and
ginger.
Ed Mexican. Cleveland's burly shortstop
through many a season. was in the Cen
tral League last summer Little Harry
Blake. who likewise put up real ball for
McAleer, did what he could 70 earn his
living in the same small league. Malachi
Kittredge. the grandpa of most catchers,
outside of Jim Mcclure brought UP in
this little league, and will stay there. In
all probability. TO the end. "Bricktop'
Kennedy. who helped win three Pittsburg
flags, worked in the same crowd and did
well-for the company he was in.
In the Three-Eye League were Frank
Genins, who played for half a dozen big
league teams: Frank Donnelly, with the
Chicago Cubs many years ago and a
bulky catcher. Wilson. who had his little
Whirl in fast company when most Of the
present-day stars wore knickerbockers of
the junior kind.
In the little Virginia League was Wal
ter Brodie- Crishan, once a promising
National League catcher. and Peter Childs.
with the Cubs for awhile long years back.
We're In the New York State League. TIE
old vet of that baRd was Howard Earl.
with Chicago in 1850
The Washington herald., 1908-03-02
American Association List.

The American Association, being high
class minor league, is the chosen refuge
Of many old warriors vino can get fair
money. there as long as they hold out.
Good old Jake Beckley was with Kansas
City, and Monte Cross has just sought
the same haven BIZ Clarke, once BaIti-
more catcher, was with Toledo Dick
Cooley, at Louisville. got fair money, but
what a change from Philadelphia days.
Zeke Wrigley: Barry Mccormick, for
seasons q cracl1erjaek IN fastest com
pany; old Dick Padden, who saw the
White Sox win a flag or two: Ed Grem-
niger, with big league teams half a gem
GRAFTON back; Jimmy Burke, who surely
had his ups and downs: Phil Geier. who
came to Philadelphia with Lajoie, but
didn't stay; Jack Mccarthy, slated TO
enter still a lesser league this season;
Sandow Mertes, hero of many an exciting
The Washington herald., 1908-03-02
Trails Through sand.


THE trip from Macon to Savannah was
by far the hardest portion of the journey.
The roads are hardly more th:n trails
through the sand, which becomes heavier
as one nears the coast But the princi-
pal reason why few automobiles ever at
tempt this trip. even at a more prOpitious
time of the year, is because almost all
Of the streams are without bridges Even
those streams which have bridges must
be approached through water. as the
bridges are built only over the deepest
parts Often the water washed over our
big 36-inch wheels. We were almost three
days in making the 2cO miles between
Macon and Savannah, which was by far
the slOwest progress on any part OF the
tour Our total elapsed time from New
York to Savannah was three weeks and
five days, and the exact distance 2.044
miles 1t should be noted that we We're
not out for records. but took time To see
all the places Of interest As is evidenced
by our continuous progress. we had no
trouble with the car. and our tire
trosbles, despite the severe character Of
much of the road. were almost neg
Hgible"
Ralph r. Owens 2oO0-mile run from
New York to New Orleans by way Of
Buffalo. Cleveland. Columbus. Lexington,
KY; Nashville. Birmingham. and Hunts
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
TWO NEW Blooms.

Although seemingly little early In
the game for combinations looking
ahead to the selection of clerks for the
next Legislature, an interesting rumor
has been sprung to the effect that
MIR. Carl Frame, of Fairmont, and Mr..
Stanley Hodges. of Pendleton county,
are getting things shaped up for en-
try into the race for clerk Of the Sen
ate and clerk of the House. respective
Iy. To make sure OF no slips. Mr.,
Frame is sail to be working for John
It. Harris for Secretary Of State. to
get the popular man who has served
as clerk of the Senate for several SEES
slons out of the way, while Mr. Hodges
is woI king for the nomination of Mont.
Topping for the like good reason that
II Topping should be nominated
Hodges Is next in line for his place as
clerk of the House. Under this ar
rangement, It is expected that Messrs.
Frame and Topping will do some live
" fighting for their favorites. the re-
ward TO come to them at next session
of the Legislature. That Is looking
some distance into the future. but 1t
seems perfectly Legitimate, but it Is
certain they both can't win under the
arrangement as Topping or Harris.
one or the other. and Stuart Reed
thinks. both, will be defeated for the
nomination. But at any rate it will
add to the gayety of the campaign for
such good fellows as Frame AMI
Hodges to take ahand in the fight,
looking forward to the time when they
want to be elected to clerkships in the
Legislature.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
W. Il. vEAcH.

Another good man places his name
before the people today as candi-
date for office in the person of Mr.
w. Fl. Veach, OF Pennington, who aft
err considerable. urging on the part OF
his friends has decided to run for the
nomination for House OF Delegates.
Mr.. Veach is n first class man for the
place. He is honest. upright and capa'
BILE and he Is known all over the coun-
ty. He was born and brought up in
the country, but has lived in Farm
ington many years, where he has been
engaged in the mercantile business
He has an interest in store in Man
nIngton, also and will have large
claim on the voters in Warrington dis
trict. He is we'll known also In Paw
nav and will no doubt get many votes
in that district. In fact Mr.. Veach
would be very hard man to defeat
no matter how many candidates were
in the field, With the strong follow
ing he Is assured OF, 1t seems almost
certainty that he will be one OF the
three men on the ticket and the Repuo-
licans could scarcely do better than
place Mr.. veach on the ticket. He Is
one OF the county's most Intelligent
and substantial citizens and closely
identified with the business interests
of the county. In addition to his mer,
camille interests, he is director In
the Bpnk OF Pennington and is inter.
ested in many other enterprises.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

stated, have big say in this election
of our friends and we feel safe in see
ing George occupy the high Office of
sheriff of our county. So keep after
them, George, and we will give you
the boost you deserve
Now. as to our friend. Zach Davis,
for county clerk, we only can say as
in the case of Mr.. Amos, he Is all right
and will get the votes when the time
comes, for Zach is. we think. the man
of all men for the Office of county
clerk and We mean to see that he gets
there.
Now, line as to two more of our
friends, who belong to the G. o. P. and
who are we'll known to many of our
best citizens in marion and other coun-
ties.
We have reference to Mr.. NJ. c.
Tough. the able editor OF the best
home paper in the State and one
whose whole soul will be for the bet.
terment Of the schools Of our little
State. If he is elected to the RESPONSE
BILE office of State Superintendent. So
it is a foregone conclusion that Mr..
Tough is the man who deserves the
Office and we mean to elect him as
there is none better.
Last, but not least, is Howard n.
Ogden for Prosecuting Attorney. Mr..
Ogden is too favorably known by the
people to be turned down and he won't
be either, as we think not only the
county. but the entire State has no
better timber for prosecuting Attorney
than Howard N. ogden. So here goes
for Howard, all our support.
II this does not reach the trash bas-
ket, I may come again.
A REPUBLICAN VOTER AND A
FRIEND.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

would do away with the necessity OF
securing license in other states and
car owners would be able to take a
long trip across country at much less
expense than under the present sys.
tenn.
The members of the West Virginia
association are very much Interested
in the automobile license question and
at the next session of the legislature
steps will be taken to have the State
license reduced as they contend that
the present tax of ten dollars is far
in excess of what it should be. The
local organization it is understood will
also make an attempt to have the city
license reduced.
T. A. westmeyer, OF Wheeling, sec
rotary of the State automobile associa-
ton, says that there has been a
large increase in the number of ap-
pIications for membership to the or
ganization in the past few days and
he says the outlook is very bright
for very successful season for the
association.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
A BILL FOR
AUTOISTS
MOTOR CAR OWNERS WANT TO
DO AWAY WITH INTER-
STATE LICENSE.

PARKERSBURG, March 9.-The
newly organized West Virginia Auto
mobile association will send repre-
sentative to washington next Wednes'
day to urge the passage of the motor
vehicle bill" when that measure comes
IN IN congress. Secretary Westmeyer
stated that the State association Will
send representative but 1t is not yet
known who It will be. This bill Is
attracting the attention Of all the all
tomobillsts in the country. as 1t pro-
yides for the federal registration OF
automobiles and the American Auto
bile association, OF which the West
Virginia organization Is member, Is
urging all the associations which are
affiliated with it to send represen'
tative to Washington in order to Sc
cure the passage of the bill.
The object OF the bill is to do away
with the necessity Of automobiles
who engage in Interstate travel Sc
curing a license in each State they
enter. The bill provides for the es'
tablishment OF motor vehicle bu'
reau Of the department Of commerce
and labor for the purpose of register
ing Automobiles who engage In inter
state travel. The bill provides that
the, cwner desiring to have his car
registered must file application in this
bureau, at which time he must pay a
fee OF five dollars and give full
description OF the car. A number and
certificate OF registration will be Is
sued. The number issued to an auto
mobillst registered under this law
must be displayed on both the front
and back of the car and apart from
any license number which may be is
sued by the state in which the owner
resides While the bill, II It should
pass, would not effect the State laws
which provide that aptomobilists who
i've in that State pay a State tax y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
A new Law
FOR VOTERS
REGISTRATION MEASURE is RE
GARDED AS MOST RIGOROUS
YET ENACTED.

The special session of the lesisla'
ture which adjourned last week. en-
acted more and better laws relating
to the publication of the ballot than
have been passed for RAINY years. Be
scides the Montgomery corrupt prac'
tees act which specifies what shall
be termed as proper expenses OF can
didates, and the new ballot law which
| will become effective Tor the nest gen
eral election the lawmakers passed.
an efficient registration bill to take
the place of the present farctcal meas
ure on the statute books and Jaw
limiting the time within Witch GER
tain ofrenscs may be punished. There
is only one section in the latter meas
ure and 1t reads as follows
mo prosecutions shall he had for
any violation of the laws concerntne
elections by the people, or OF the laws
concerning offenses relltln5 to cleo
lions, or OF the laws relating TO the
nomination Of candidates FOR pnonc
Office, unless Indictment be found. III
presentment be made, or prosecution
begun for the ofrense within one year
after the same was committed
The registration law, known as
Senate Bill No. 40, is conceded to be
one of the best measures enacted al
the session and was put through righ'
at the close of the session, the legis
lature taking cognizance Of the dis
tinct sentiment abroad for an efficient
registration law.
section / OF the bill provides thai
the county courts of the several coun
ties shall appoint not later than Sep
TENDER 1st in years when general
election is to be held, registrar for
each voting precinct in the State. The
succeeding section directs the county
courts to have prepared suitable books
and blanks for the work Of register
ing the voters and shall distribute the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
six MoNrIis aEE4IlNp.

IT. y ..
The Wai1 Street journal speaks Of
the sloRness with which the speciila.
tive portion Of the great financial
thoronghfare has shown IN It's appre-
citation Of the merits OF Secretary
Taft as candidate for President, as
follows:
wall street has suddenly awakened
to the belief that SECRETARY Taft is
to be the next Republican candidate
for president and is discovering that
in spite Of the fact that he is Roose-
velt's own candidate, picked out by
the President a year ago. and that
he endorses the presidents policies in
every public address. he nevertheless
possesses many attractive qualities as
a Statesman.
wall street has simply discovered
a fact which was clearly announced
on August ], 1907, bysthe Wall Street
Journal. On that date the Wall
Street Journal said that Secretary
Taft was far in advance for the next
Republican nomination. 1t named
among Mr.. Taft's conspicuous quail
fications as a candidate his high per-
sonal character, his capacity for pub
lie work, his independence of any
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
PREACHER IN POLITICS.

In this mornings issue OF the Times
there is an allusion made to Dr. J. Q.
McNeely, the Republican candidate for
mayor, by Rev. Broomfield in yester-
davis sermon. The public is well
aware of all the issues in this cam
pnign. II Rev. Broomfield can show
any difference as to the liquor ques-
ton between the two candidates, one
on the Democratic ticket, and the 9TH
er on the Republican ticket the pub
lie would like to know It, The choice
Of the people WIN be made largely on
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
Peoples Forum
A Bunch of Boosts.


Editor West Virglnian:
would like to say a word through
your valuable paper. in regard to some
Of the candidates who are out for the
nomination for the most important Of
fees OF the county, but before starting
in to comment on their good qualities,
| will say that am one of the boys
who make their living by the sweat of
their brow and 1t has been my pleas
ure to see and talk to many Of my
brother workers who are making their
bread and butter the same way as the
writer does his, and it is a pleasure
to me to hear most all | have spoken
to in regard to our old friends, the
names of whom are mentioned in this
note, as the right men for election to
the different offices they are seeking.
Not only do they do this because the
men are personal friends OF theirs, but
because they are strictly business men
whose characters are above reproach
and our friends. the enemy, haven't
aught to say against any OF them.
Now. as to our old and reliable
friend, Geo. E. Amos, us boys who
make our bread and butter as above
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09


books Is the a he yetln;s
Epreeiuct The bo6lss shaIl Be aiTaf
ed;so As to admit Of alphabetical clas
iAcatipn Of the voters and in ssolvmns
shan be entered the name Of the per
son registered. age, place Of birth.
time of residence in precinct, district,
! county and State, and If naturalISed.
the date of papers and the court by
which issued.
Before the registrar shall register
the name OF any person he must be
satisfied of his qualifications and he is
endowed with authority to administer
oaths. and may require The pe:so! de-
string u, rrf.istcr 10 answer .r"i'" oath
the fo' 1w,Le questions.
LIST. ara .cu citizen of the i'n'tc'
States?
I'd. Are you uat! ,e or neturali'oa
citizen?
Sd. Will you have resided in this
State for one year Immediately rreced-
ing the coming election?
4th. Have you been absent from
the state within the year Immediately
preceding the coming election? uf
yes, whenO
5th. When you left this state dill
you leave for temporary purpose with
the intention of returning. or for the
purpose OF remaining away?
9Th. Did you waile absent look up
on or regard this state as yours?
18th. Did you while absent vote in
any other State?
Sth. Will you ha.e resided in this
county for sixty DAYS prior to tbe'coa'-
ing election?
9th. When did you last come 'nll
this county?
10th. When YOU ca,na into this
county. did you come Tor Il Temporary
purpose or for the purpose OF making
II your home?
nth. Did you come into This coin
ty for the mere purpose of voting IN
this county?
18th. Did you come into your pre-
cinct merely for the purpose Of voting
in It?
18th. Are ynu an actual resilient of
that precinct?
14th. Are you 81 years of age, Or
viii be such at the coming election, TO
the best OF your knowledge and be-
lief?
The registrar has also been enloT'
ed with authority to ask aay other
questions to ascertain the qualtAoa'
lions of the person desiring to be reg
istered. The registrar shall moi allow
the name of any foreign born resident
or citizen to be registered unless his
naturalization papers or certified cop.
les of the same be produced. or the
applicant take oath that such papers
have been lost or destroyed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

poiftiesi zfonnds, IN lei Il must be
made on pciiticai grounds. There 81
10 temperance issue between the two
candidates. as Mr., Nicely stated In his
speech accepting the nomination thai
he would be governed BY the majority
on the license question. Why, then.
should Reverend Broomfe1d use the
pdIpit in boosting politics?
we ask this with all due respect to
the reverend gentleman.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

Up to March Sth. i4s delegates to
the National Republican convention
at Chicago had been selected. otthese
Tic were instructed for Taft. six were
unlnstructed, twenty.six were instruct
ell for other candidates and eighteen
are contested. This shows Mr.. Taft's
big lead, the delegates selected COM
Ing from about fourteen States.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

Out under the shade of box-elder tree.
All freckled and tanned. with the kiss
The BOVINE String Band gropes about
volnI tuous airs from the masters to
run!
Jump. ump~ blares the bass on a tuba
Boom! Boomr" roars the drum that
has held mothers dough-
''Zoot. Zuot!" adds the pumpkln-vine
horn 10 the din!
..Tweet: Tweet'' chirps the mouth or
gan strained with the blow!
All. Time takes me back down the vista
Down hills have climbed to utoplnn
Just lead me along through the strife
and the tears.
Straight back to the box-slder tree and
the band!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
M|KADO May
ATTACK China
ARMED AGGRESSION is HOURLY
EXPECTED BECAUSE OF TAT.
sU MATsU AFFAIR.

LONDON, March 9-New armed az
erosion by the Mikado against China
is hourly expected. China failed tc
respond except by a further counter
proposal to Japan's demand for Tat
su Matsu's surrender. China has apol
ogize only for hauling down the Jap
anese flag. otherwise there has been
no action complying with the demands
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

The Parkersburg State Journal
makes the following observation:
Col. Myron Tough. of Fairmont,
must be scooting right ahead for the
Republican nomination for the State
Superintendent of Schools as forged
letters are being used against him.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
Funeral Of MRS. Hasserty.

The remains of Mrs. Haggerty, of
Pennington, were brought here to-day
for burial. High mass was held at
the Catholic Church and the remains
were laid to rest in Holy Cross GENE.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

The Charleston Mail says Hon. Hen
ny G. Davis is "busiIy nursing guber-
Material bee" Uncle Henry seems
too old to treat a bee like that. he
might know he would get "stung."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
NOTICE.

AS ! have closed out my grocery
business and may leave the city an
early settlement with all those know
ING themselves to be Indebted to me
will be highly appreciated.
2t. S. M. cAsTERLINE.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

The Parkersburg Sentinel is sore
because the Legislature passed so
many more good bills at the extra
session than had been expected by
the Democrats.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
For Assessor.

we are authorized to announce
Duke Brand as a candidate for Asses
cor Of Marion county, w. Va. subject
to the Republican Primary election to
be held April II. 1908. He asks that
the voters Investigate his record as
assessor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

We are authorized to announce A. J.
Mcdaniel as a candidate for assessor
Of Marion county, West Virginia. sub
Ject to the Republican primary cleo
tion be held April II, 1908. The yo-
tiers are requested to consult any
county ohicers as to his work as asses
cor in the past.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
For county Clerk.

We are authorized to announce q
+. Davis as candidate for the nomi
nation for County Clerk. subject to
the Republican primary election to be
held April II, 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

We are authorized to announce
James A. Meredith, of Fairmont, as a
candidate for the nomination Of Pros
.ecuttng Attorney of Marion count, sub
ject to the Republican primary cleo.
tion to be held April Ii, 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

We are authorized to announce Levi
West as candidate for the nomina'
tion for Commissioner of the County
Court, subject to the Republican pri.
mary election to be held April Il,
1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
For prosecutlna Attorney.

We are authorized to announce H.
3. Moran, OF Union district, as a can.
dldate for the nomination for Prose.
cutting Attorney Of Marion county, sub
iect to the Republican Primary cleo
ton to be held April Ii, 1905.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

we are authorized to announce Ar
chibald Moore, Of Warrington, as a
candidate for the Republican nomina-
tion for State Senate in the Eleventh
Senatorial district.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

We are authorized to announce Mr..
.. NJ. Jacobs, OF Fairmont, as candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for State Senate in the Eleventh sena-
torial district.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

terry. The funeral was in charge Of
C. M. Williamson, Of the firm Of Get
tings and Taylor, undertakers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For stare Senate.

we are authorized to announce DR..
q. II Debendarfer, Of Warrington, as
! candidate for the Republican nom
ination for State Senate in the Eev-
enth Senatorial district.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09
For County Commissioner.

We are authorized to announce
Thos. F. Tucker as a candidate for
the nomination for County Commits.
sioner subject to the Republican Prl.
mary election to be held April 11th,
1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

we are authorized toannounce w
ii. ,veach, OF Lincoln district, as a can
didate for the nomination for House
Of Delegates, subject TO the Republl
!, can primary election to be held April
u. 1905. .ll
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-09

The ground hog frightened his grip
a little this morning and shook out
little snow, but he couldn't hold on
long.