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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03
THE THAw VERDICT.

There seems to be very. little sur
prise expressed at the verdict rem.
dered in the trial of Harry Thaw for
the murder of White, as the verdict
as rendered. was very generally pre-
dicted several days before the trial
ended. The principal question that is
now most undecided is will he ever
get out of Mattewan? If SO how soon?
Although the jury found him innocent
because he was believed to be insane
at the time of the killing, still that
does not indicate that such was the
belief of the Jurors in regard to his
mental condition at the time of the
trial.
The district attorney has from the
beginning believed Thaw insane and
attempted to prove 1t In the first trial
when the lunacy commission was APP
pointed for that purpose several weeks
after the first trial commenced, and
on the fourth of last April, this COM.
mission declared him to be sane at
that time. Although the insanity plea
was made very strong in his defense
bringing out many new facts in re-
gard to his early mental condition AMI
the prevailing streak Of insanity in the
Thaw family, 1t is now very generally
believed that a lunacy commission will
not find different verdict from the one
first given last April and such being
the case Harry Thaw will no doubt be
free man before the second ami
versary OF the killing comes around.
1t Is often said that no rich man
can be punished for crime but 1t Is
very doubtful II Harry Thaws mil
lions aided him materially in his d.
Tense, although 1t did enable him to
have the service of the best legal tai.
ent In the country, but no decided adj
vantage was gained in this way since
the State in its prosecution was equal
ly as ably represented. II Thaw hal
been a poor man public sympathy
which goes long way In molding YER
diets of juries would have been an
asset equal to his riches. The case Of
Mrs. Bradley in which money played
no part. and the Bywaters.Strothers
case where no millions were involved.
as well as in the case Of Judge Low
ings. the verdicts were all very SINH
lar in SO far us they received public
sentiment and were often alluded to
as being favorable to the defense of
Thaw.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03

The campaign seems to be livening
UP in Wood county and the candidates
are announcing themselves in sutfi-
cient numbers to insure that there will
be plenty doing from now on.-Park-
ersburg State Journal.
1t does seem that the political pot
has commenced to boil on the banks
of the beautiful Ohio somewhat earlier
than elsewhere. Another noticeable
thing about the Wood county politics
is that the wealth of good material is
not only shown in the number of can
didates announced but in the high
quality and character of the candi-
dates as well. of which the editor of
the state Journal is proving to be most
conspicuous.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03
The Anthracite Coal Roads.

The report Of the Interstate Com.
Inerce Commission deals at length
with the subject of the relation of
railroads to the traffic in coal and 9TH
err commodities. The group Of allied
anthracite coal roads OF Pennsylvania
Is facing a perplexing problem. Uu-
der the recent Hepburn act. common
carriers. after May /. must not trans.
port from one State to another any
commodities in which they have u
commercial interest The anthracite
roads are engaged in the business of
mining, transporting, and selling coal,
ard their associated monopoly of the
satbracite. business is the chief factor
In their prosperity. No one as yet has
explained how the Hepburn act is to
be obeyed or enforced. 1t is hoped on
behalf of the railroads that the act
may be found unconstitutional. II the
roads had not gone into the coal bus-
mess, but had acted strictly as com.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03

The Hon. Geo. Byrne. OF Charleston,
according to a Washington dispatch,
is SEEM" things again. He announc-
es at the seat Of government that the
prospects for Democracy in West vir-
ginIa are very bright and says either
Adam Littlepage. Of Charleston; Jake
Fisher. of Braxton county, or C. M.
Wetzel. OF Jefferson. are the three men
most likely to figure as candidates for
the Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor. 1t is a poor night for spooks
when Mr.. Byrne cannot see visions OF
Democratic success stalking in the
dark.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03
CARE NEEpEp.

The great properly 27t losses = = us.En,
Boring cities caused Dy hres ~
more forcinly tnan IA, any.mns sise ~, "
care our citizens shouio exercise fa5 tess
our city likewise snoula sustain :
dreadful visitation OF the same eie
ment' Blueheld,s fre OF fF'aay Wnete
$4,000 OF properly was ues'EoS Su'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03
60ai 6Itu House Furnishing Gu.

exclusion of the more essential ele-
ments that go into the making of a
good teacher. In other words, they
are better prepared for teaching be-
cause TEACHING is what they have
studied. For this reason 1t seems that
1t would not be out OF place to recog-
nize all diplomas previously issued as
well as the ones yet to be issued, as
the bill provides. 1t may be that an
amendment making this provision
will be made to the measure before it
passes, as there is very strong be-
lief that such recognition should be
given diplomas already issued.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03

mon carriers, the consumers Of coah
would have resolved their supplies az
lnnch less tAaa the present prices. By
close combinatioa the roads Ak TIE to-
tai amount TO be mined. apportion
the quantities amo1g themselves. and
absolutely cOntrul wholesale and retail
prices. The market values Of thesi:
stocks and boaas Of these roads restr
upon the basis Of artificial profits In
the coal business. due to MONOPOLY
So strongly IntFeached. however, are
the anthracite roads in this position
that 1t woula probably take something
more than The new Hepburn act to
dlslodge them. Toe sudden a restora-
ton of nornal conditions, indeed.
would deal heavy blow at many ipnus
cent investors In the inflated issues Of
stocks and bonds Of railroads ana coal
companies. Il Is a question Of these
innocent investors as against the PEG
pie who use coal IN philadelphia, New
York and the region OF anthracite con-
sumption.-hom THE Progress, Of
the World" In the American Review
OF Reviews for February.
Z a. u
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03
THE EDITOR AT CHARLESTON.

Prof. NJ. c. Tough. the editor of the
West virginian, and now more con.
spicuously known as candidate for
State Superintendent Of Schools, has
returned TO Charleston TO spend sew.
eral days in the interest of school leg
islation now pending in the House in
which he as member of a commit
tee appointed by the board OF Normal
School regents is specially interested.
1t will be remembered that 1t was
Immediately upon his return from his
first trip to Charleston that he made
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03
E C.
STEMPL
& co.
christian Endeavor celebrates.


At the Temple the Christian Ell
deayor anniversary was observed, the
evening being given over to the Sen
Tor and Junior Societies. The official
programme as issued by the society.
was used in part with numbers sub
stituted by Mrs. R. C. Jones and Miss
Nell Layman. Miss Lille Knight read
the history Of the Junior Society and
an illustrated lecture on the plan OF
the tabernacle as reflected In the
plan of Christian Endeavor was given
by Misses Estelle Hamilton, Helen
Fleming. Louise Nichols, Messrs. Clay
Amos, Roy Manley and Frank Irwin.
This part of the programme was in
charge of Miss Laura May Dunning-
ton. Rev. ]. C. Broomfeld made an
interesting address on the Christian
Endeavor movement.
Excellent music was rendered during
the evening, Mrs. j. G. Smith sang
solo and the Junior rendered a mum.
Der Of selections. The edifice waa
clnhorately decorated in flags anil
bunting for the occasion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03
n LoMAs AND EXAMINATIONS.

Tie educational bill now before the
T,eesislatnre, which Mr.. NJ. c. Tough,
now q candidate for State superin'
tendent Of schools, is SO ably push
ihg to the front. is very meritorious
rrneas sure and should, and no doubt WILL
become a law. The bill, among other
things, provides for the recognition OF
diplomas Of the State schools as GER
tifcates; allowing the holders of them
III teach without passing the regular
examination. This bill is a good mea-
sure in many. ways and will give a
Normal diploma a recognized CONNER
eial value such asmany other States
not only give their own schools but
i've TO our schools as well. And then
q diploma, or to use the more common
suppression, 'sheepskin," will be some
thing more than display of the beau
lies Of spencerian signatures to be
rolled up. bound about with piece
OF red ribbon, to be laid away and
FORGOTTEN. 1t win not only add incen'
tive for the requirement of these d.
plomas, but Will save the State and
the graduates much time and money
81 conducting and passing examina-
I tions each year. This item alone,
& when the time spent in passing the
Denomination and the time and money
spent in grading the papers is con-
eidered, will make the bill at once a
worthy measure. If Normal gradu-
ate5 IL not qualified to teach school af-
Ter taking the prescribed courses and
st1dsing the theory and practice of
teaching more fully than it can be
taught in any public school, our State
IS still in a sad plight from an educa-
tonal point Of view.
An examination is. as has already
been so truly said, after all mainly a
TEST Of memory and does not in Il
true measure test ones qualifications
for teaching. There are to-day hun
dreds of Normal School graduates III
btlief yocations of life than teaching,
who have become shining marks in
their callings, that could not possibly
teii on an examination paper the lati-
tnae and Longitude OF the Fill Islands,
ne date Of the death Of Alexander
Ehe Great; or the length of the left
hand FORK Of Mud River. They might
B6 able to spell better and make bet
TOR grade under the rules Of simplIfled
aDelIihg than the old way or fail on
eonjngation of the verb ITO love" but
I'M In most instances these people
better qualified for teaching than
many who store their brain fun OF
aesea and uaimportant details TO the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03
RoLLER sKATINe CARNIVAL.

ST. LOUIS. Feb. s.-F1nal arrange
ments have been made for the series
OF worlds Championship roller skat-
ing events. to begin here next Mon
day and lasting until February 20.
The carnival viii be held at the Jai
Alai rink, the scene of the champion
ship contests last year. Several of the
winners of last year have entered. as
well as many new aspirants in all
sections Of the country. Entries win
close day after tomorrow. One thou
sand dollars in cash and diamond
medals Of considerable value will be
distributed among the winners.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03

1T nno1n eeuienf ina 4 souid seeEn
mai Il gotta GOOD sized bunch 10 I'M re.
he rice HhiIe comforting Win mn
friends from various sections III the
state 1t chafIe ston Editors are Ike
an other people II seems and when
You once tickle one IN the political
ribs it comes natural Tor him 70 re-
turn to the same place when the ribs
commence to itch for more fondling.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03

Ohio. it seems, wants to claim the
earth. We have been willing to give
that State the next nominee for Pres
ident, but we will dispute the claim
now being made that the Garden of
Eden was located in that State near
Chillicothe. II the Garden of Eden
was not In Asia. as is commonly be-
lieved, and was in the United States,
the location must have been in West
Virginia, somewhere near Fairmopt.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03
COAL AND COKE RAILWAY CO.
Between Charleston, cIendennin, Clay
c. H., Gassaway, 5urnsViIIe, Or
lando, Sage, 5elinaton and
EIkins.
North Bound.
eastern Time.)

No. 2, daily, Lv. Charleston, $3.50 a.
M; Clay Court House, S:42 a. m;
AR. Gassaway, 1921 a. m.
No. 4. daily. Lv. Charleston, 1885 p.
M; Clay Court House, 5:47 p. M:
Ar. Gassaway, 1880 p. m.
No. 2. daily. Lv. GassawaX, 1921 a.
m.: Burnsville, 1922 a. M; orlan-
do, 1885 a. M: Sage. -. So p. M;
F.. Ar. Elkins, 2:30 p. m.
Train No. 2 makes connection with
B. and o. at Orlando, for Weston,
Clarksburg and all points East.
Between eeIinston and coaIton.
eastern Time)
south Bound.
No. ., daily except Sunday, Ar. Bel.
lngton, 500 p. M; Coalition. 1880
No. I. daily except Sunday, Ar. Beling'
ton, 11:1O a. M; Coalition, $3.50 a. m.
North Bound.
No. S. daily except Sunday, Lv. Beling-
ton, 6:15 a. M; Coalition. $40 a. nj,
No. 10, daily except Sunday, Lv. Bel
ington, 1910 p. M; Coalition, 1925
p. m.
conneetions-ohio Central Lines.
Central Time.)
Lv. CHARLESTON
For Gauley Bridge 1890 a. M; 1890
a. M; 1925 p. m.
For PIT. Pleasant, 1915 p. nj.
For PIT. Pleasant, Columbus and To
ledo. 1910 a. M, "11:2O a. M.
Chesapeake and ohio Ry.
Lv. CHARLESTON
For West 1880 a. M. 1900 a. M,
!11.OO a. M, "12,O5 p. M, $40 p. nj.
For East "4:1O n. H., 1915 a. m,
!. !11.aO a. M, 1920 p. M, '4:1O p.
H., 1890 p. m.
Baltimore and Ohio. r. r.
eastern Time.)
Lv. huntsville
For Ricsk ood 1894 a. M, 9;12 p. M,
x5:47 p. IN.
Nv. ORLANDO
For Morgantown and Int. points
1885 a, m.
For Fairmont, Clarksburg, Weston.
!4:47 p, m.
For clarksburg, x1o:4s a. m.
Lv. SAGO
For Pickens, 1915 a. M, !7:O5 p. nj.
For Buckhannon. !G:OS a. M, 1870
pm.
Lv. BBLINGToN
For Grafton, 'T:2O a, M. "2:O5 p. nj.
Western Maryland r. r.
Lv ELKINS
For Cumberland, 1850 a. M 1900
p. m. aitsss
For Dunbin, $500 a. M, 1926 p.lln,,F
eDaily. Daily Ex Sunday. xsunday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03

The thawlng of water pipes with
hot articles applied to the pipe is
dangerous practice and one that is
usually ineffective. A Martins Ferry
man set fire to his home by trying
to thaw out pipe with lighted
torch. Apply salt to the pipes. The
salt will bring about the desired re-
sut end no fires will be started.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03

Mr.. G. Hog. Esq, saw his shadow
all right and we are sure of six weeks
of winter but we will interpose some
objection If the severity is not some,
what modified before the six weeks
are up.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03
.LEAp YEAH poETHS.


his eiIl pfnI
ne hung bis 6easl:
sE5ew strange son act
Is what she said
He said TO her:
81 know you know
This IS Leap Year
But where's the dough-"
She said to him:
Don't worry now;
Papa gave me
His brindle COW.
And more besides.
Ny dearest Ned.
We won't need dough;
Wen just buy bread"
J. G. H.
Ask your teacher where is the gra-
NAUTICAL mistake.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03

Miss Elizabeth Cunningham resum.
ed her duties at Hartley's store this
morning after six weeks absence on
account of illness.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03
BOILER EXPLOSION.

MONACO, Pa. Feb. s.-one man is
dead and three are seriously injured
as the result OF an explosion at the
Welsh Bright Brick Company's plant
this morning. The boiler exploded.
almost wrecking the plant.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03

There is always tendency for mat
tiers to seek a level-as the temper
ance goes down the gas bills go up.
So there you are.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03

Grove CunRlaeham. Of Parkerabprg
spent Sunday at his home on Quincy
street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03

Miss Margaret snider, of clarks
burg, spent Sunday with her mother,
Mrs. G. snider, on Madison street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-03
REMNANTS.

The remnant counter is b.
no means emptied of Its load
of bargains and many good val
ues are to be found in piece
goods. These are going out
each day very fast and the soon
err you look over the assortment
the better selections can be
made.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-06-11
Oh lenIs|aa Steamer aanilon
Rlsl By ktfshaw's Anchor.
CONSIDERABLE 0lnles VAS con:
Plot House Of the River Boat Smash
ed by Vessels Anchor-May Come to
Sh;pyard Here For Repa:rs-ha'
rine Notes. GO

An Associated Press dispatch from
Norfolk last night Gays that tn" on
dominion Steamship Company's steam
er Hampton, while .i3charGin% pas
sengers vest rday at The end Il the
baltimore Steam Packet Companys
wharf, was struck by the Merchants
& Miners .:tsamer X r3haw, from
Baltimore via Newport n VS.. which
was attempting 10 dock. Tn" tiamp-
ten was cGnsid. rally damaged abon'
the whe. lhouse by the 'Kershaws an
Choir lakiag the steamers side. The
X. rshaw was unchanged
The Hampton plies between Smith
field Newport News and Norfolk. She
probably win come to the local ship
yard for repairs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-06-11
cuItivatinq Pink Cheeks.

II you are one Of the girls who have
longed for pink cheeks while your
own have remained white and pale.
cheer up. Ali You need is to take
little rouge internally. Now, don't be
alarmed. for 1t really is simple and
harmless. This rouge cannot be pro-
cured at the drug store. but must be
bought at the grocery store. No, do
not telephone. Miss Stay-at-home. for
the fresh air and the walk will do you
good. and when you get there ask for
some carrots. You must be a nature
girl and eat the carrots raw. Three
o. four carrots each day for several
months will bring excellent results.
ard before YOU know IL you will be the
happy possessor OF pair OF rosy
checks.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-06-11
TO MAKE MUSTARD PASTE.
Prepare 1t as Is Done In Large New
York Hospital.

At the Presbyterian hospital. Man
haitian, mustard paste is made accord
ing to these accurate Instructions:
Mix one part mustard with three to
six of -four for an adult (ten to twelve
for a child, crushing all Jumps. Add
sufficient tepid water to make the mix
ture thin enough to spread on Sauze
or cheesecloth. When the patients
skin is tender It is advisable to add
either white of egg. oil or vaseline
also. since either Of these will lessen
the irritating action Of the mustard
without detracting from its strength.
Large poultices are best spread on
muslin and covered with gauze or
cheesecloth. Small poultices can be
spread on thinner material. folding
over the face one thickness of gauze
and over the back three or four thick
ncsses.
A poultice should always be covered
with a protector of oiled muslin or old
flannel. in order to keep in the heat.
and held firmly in place with band
age. A pouItice for the chest should
always be shaped to fit around the
neck and armpits.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-06-11

are sewn each side the coat. The
large square saiIor-collaT is of double
material. trimmed at the edge with
rows of narrow braid. and an anchor
is worked in each corner.
White felt hat. trimmed with SOFT
ribbon.
Materials required: TX yard serge.
; yards silk. and a leather belt.
Pelisse for little girl from two to
three years of age. This is pretty
and easily made pelisse for quite a
tiny girl: Ii is suitable for white serge
or cashmere: the fronts are arranged
in two plaits each side and edged
with narrow silk gimp. The cape and
cuffs are also edged with gimp. and
are lined with silk; the pelisse itself
may be lined or not as preferred.
The bonnet is of white silk. trimmed
with wide soft ribbon.
Materials required: IL yard serge.
/ yard silk, and about ~ yards gimp.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-06-11
TIE
General Demand

Of the Well Informed Of the World has
always bern for simple, pleasant AID
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction far family Use because its COM
poaont parts are known to them To he
wholcsomc and tr'dy beneficial in effect,
acceptable u the system and gcnae. yc.
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its cx-
ccIIcn: combination Of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Il Scnna, the California Fig Syrup
c.. proceeds along ethical lines and relics
on TIC merits OF the laxative for its remark
abio sscccSs.
That is onc Of many rcasops why
Syrup Of stss anil Elixir q SIENNA is given
the prcfcr,cc by the wcii-Infornod.
To ert IL bsnchcia, effects always buy
the rrnuinc-isanufscsurcd by the Cali
for.ia Fig syru, Co, only, and for sale
by all leading druetAs- Pnce dty cenis
per bottle.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-06-11
Striped Shirt Waists.

Too many shirt waists cannot spoil
ones wardrobe. though they may spoil
one for wearing other kinds Of COS
tunes. The ease with which they are
nut on. their trim look and the be-
coming lines of the new models en-
dear them TO the hearts of ali women
In linen. and especially in silk. the
severe shirt waist has a host Of ad-
mfrcrs. who arc gradually but surely
being drawn away from the softer
lingerie fashions for morning wear.
Striped effects are the favoTites for
tailor waists. These are shown in
such a variety of colors and widths
Of stripes In washable silks that c-cTy
taste and every type OF woman can
6nd a pattern 10 suit and become aer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-06-11
1hi.ks I, Saved His Life.

Lester VI. Nilsson. Of Naples. Maine.
says in 4 recent letter. Il have used
Dr. Kings New Discovery many
years. fr coughs and cclis. and ]
think u saved my life. have found
IL a reliable r'mcdy for the throa:
And lang complaints. and would no
moro u, without a bottle than wosli
BE- without food For nearly forty
ycsrs New Discovery las stood at
flte head of threat and jung remedies.
As a preventive Of pncamori1. and
LAe.,er Of weak lungz u has no equal
Sod under guarantee ~ III druggists.
soc and sI.0a. Trial boiiI" free.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-06-11
"a, eoo,ino Rusber Plant.

sIrs may nc rooted on rubber plants
bv cutting a slit 10 stem. and attach.
ins a hall Of moss. dampcnch. thereto.
Roots will thus be formed and wacn >
number come. tho newly rooted plant
nay be cut OF the stem Of the old
ono AZ base of ball a moss. Pot IN n
fcsr or FIVE inch pot, with GOOD rich.
rcrons soil. allowing hall ~ moss 60
remain whom yous pot tho plant II
only orc OF t~o roots have appeared
when you examine tho plan: (aftcT
Eve or SIX weeks time) Jet u remain
lcnscr. I should think siirs separated
from old plants could be rooted tho
came way IN moss
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-06-11
Smallest Visible Thiaas.

Few persons would guess that the
smallest things visible to the eye are
the stars. Yet. according to a high
authority. such is the case. Great as
many Of :he stars are in actual magni-
tude. their distance is so immense that
their angular diameter becomes fnscn-
s:ble ard they approach to the con-
dition Of Seometrical points. The
minute disks that they appear to hare
are spurious. an effect Of radiation
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-06-11
Fire water Trio.

day IN the vat and away from
home and business viii 10 you good
It's a fin tonic N'kc , Cr plans nov.
to 20 FRIDAY. e nn-; week 18Th inst.
~ Mohiats nay on IN" fne steamer
"Uampf, n Eo,dS" with the Sunday
-cbolIs Of The First Presbyterian and
Thirtie;h sire-t Chri-t IN church :
There are NOR loSriv water fron''
country Gratis IN CIIIss 5ier county
than auy Other IN Sre ma. This oH
cur jon viii lard for = p'rnir dame
=; one Of ihem. ITS worth rcinE to
ses. Round TRIP sc and ioc, see
rIacaras WIZ.