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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
M. M. FOSTER.

Mr.. NJ. M. Foster, of Fairmont, to-
day announces his candidacy for the
Republican nomination for clerk of
the circuit court of Marion county
subject to the Republican primary
election to be held April II. Mr.. Eos
ter is very well Known in business cir
cles In Falrmont, having been for sew,
eraI years manager of the Fairmont
Ice and Fuel Company. He has never
held Office either in the city or the
county, but has taken an active inter
est in politics for many years. Mr.. Eos.
ter is young man of good habits and
pleasing address and has many friends
who will wish him well in the race
for the nomination. While he is not
GENERALLY known In the county at large,
his business interests demanding his
attention in Fairmont, he will spend
considerable time out among the vot-
ers before the primary getting &C.
uuainted with the people. Mr.. Eos
ter's experience and record in bust
ness have been such as to show that
he 10 we'll qualified for the position OF
circuit clerk.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

If Capt. Nicely, the Democratic can
dldatc for mayor. and the candidates
for council in the different wards get
many votes next Saturday it will be
strictly on their own merits and not
because of any help they are getting
from the Democratic paper in town.
1t seems like shame to put people
on the ticket and then have the local
paper go on on vacation so to speak
and let them fight It out alone. Dur
ing other campaigns the Democratic
city organ was Just raising Cain
every day in the week but this time 1t
Is letting the thing go by default. That
Is what we consider rotten treatment
and the candidates will likely get pref.
ty sore over it when they see how
small their vote is.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
a aEmAakAaLE vIcroRY,

The friends of Secretary Swisher
are jubilant over the result of tho
primary election in Barbour county
last Saturday. 1t was verltable land
slide for the Marion county man. Out
OF about 1900 votes cast Mr.. Swisher
received over 1000. The result is
all the more remarkable when 1t is
remembered that Barbour Is the home
of Judge A. @. Dayton and Hon. C. F.
Teter and had been heralded far anil
wide as scherr stronghold. Mr.. Te-
ter had given out several interviews
10 the effect that Barbour would be
for scherr and 1t is said Judge Day
ton stated at Clarksburg not long ago
that swisher had but three friends in
the county. Notwithstanding all that,
Mr.. swisher carried the county by
nearly 900 majority and will name
a solid delegation to the State conven-
ton. Swisher sentiment was very
strong everywhere and among all
classes OF people. At Ebenezer. in
Elk district, a strictly farming COM
munity and the former home of sena-
tor Stuart F. Reed, 81 votes were cast
and &c of them were for Mr.. swisher.
At Berryburg, a mining town, where
Mr.. swisher had held meeting and
addressed the miners, he received 22s
out OF 236 votes cast. At Arden, an
other mining town, Mr.. swisher re-
ceived 81 votes out Of the 70 cast. At
Aston the part of BelingtOn which
was separated from the town a few
years ago and named for Judge Aston
G. Dayton, Mr. swisher received Ill
votes and Mr.. scherr II. In Philippi,
the home of Judge Dayton and Mr..
Tcter, where a determined fight was
made by Mr.. Teter in person. Mr..
swisher received 90 votes and Mr..
scherr. G5. The issue was clear cut
In the county and no other names were
on the ballot except Chas. W. swisher,
of Marion county. and Arnold c.
scherr, of Mineral county, and the re
suit was a most decisive victory for
Mr.. Swisher.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
.IouN mANLEY.

Another good man has entered the
race for commissioner Of the county
court in the person Of John H. Man
ley, a prosperous and substantial farm
er of Grant district. Mr.. Manley is
well known in the county and is re-
garded as square. honorable man
He is also man OF good sense and
fine Judgment just the qualities need
ed by a member OF the county court.
Mr.. Manley comes from district that
has been Democratic stronghold in
times past, but it gave a good account
of itself in recent elections. Judging
from what the people say Of him. we
presume Mr.. Manley will get a large
vote in the primary and II he should
be nominated and elected he would
make an excellent member of the
court.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
w. 8, MEREplrH.

There is no more capable man for
State Senate in the three counties
comprising the Eleventh Senatorial
district than Hon. Winfield Scott Mere
dith, who announced his candidacy for
the Republican nomination on satur-
day. 1t is well known and generally
recognized that Scott Meerdlth is one
of the very best lawyers In the State.
He has received fattering support as
a candidate for Congress and has been
mentioned as good timber for Judge of
the State Supreme Court of Appeals,
90 it seems almost a waste Of words
to say that he Is eminently qualified
for the position Of State Senator. From
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
ZINE INVESTMENT.

IS acres rich soil. house. Z rooms.
large barn. e0xso, granary 12x2O. horse
barn 1Sx2s, chicken house 1895. tool
mouse with bellows etc. 25x1p; large
sugar house. fruit consists of 20 pear
trees. 40 apple, II cherry. plum, 2
ounce 90 grapevines. S currents, in-
est variety OF fruit grown; about 400
large maple sugar trees: complete
sugar apparatus; farm SO situated as
TO see the surrounding country for
miles around; Situated on main road
and only 10 minutes walk to a large
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

Secretary Taft goes marching on in
the matter of getting delegates to the
National Republican convention. Up
to Saturday evening last. 17s delegates
had been selected and OF these 146 are
instructed for Mr.. Taft. OF the re-
mainder 6 are unlnstructed. 26 are in
structed for other candidates and 80
ere contested. From present indica-
lions Secretary Taft will be named by
reclamation, no other candidate hav-
ing SUFFICIENT following to make even
q respectable showing at the conven.
ton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

Many people in this community Will
be interested in the following item
from the West Virginia Educator:
Prin w. L. Mccown, of the Ravens
wood schools, has announced himself
as a candidate for sheriff Of his coun-
ty. Mr.. McCown is a man of sterling
integrity as well as ability of high
order. He would honor the Office, and
while we do not know the other can
dldates, II there are others. we are
certain that better choice could not
be made.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

come before him with the proper con-
sIderation. He would make a Senator
to whom the counties Of Marion, Mo-
Mongolia and Taylor could point with
pride and the people would never have
reason to fear that prejudice or narrow
mindedness would stand in the way
of fair dealing on every question of
interest to his constituents. Mr..
Will undoubtedly poll a large
vote in the primary election.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
HAS THEM GUESSING.

The request OF the Liquor Dealers
Association that the friends OF license
refrain from voting on the question of
license or no license has the temper.
ance people guessing. They do not
know whether 1t is a little trick de.
signed to throw the antillcense ad-
vocates on their guard or whether the
liquor men feel that they are up
against hard proposition and want
some excuse for defeat. Viewed In
any. light the statement isan inter
esting one, a tempeEanee advocate
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

We are authorized to announce
James A. Meredith, of Fairmont, as a
candidate for the nomination of Pros
acuting Attorney of Marion count, sub
ject to the Republican primary cleo.
don to be held April IL, 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
Peoples Forum
Letter From Uncle Ru Bin
sLABTowN, W. Va,
March 16, 1908.
near EdItor.

Dear Editor:
No enc has writ nothing from our
loetle village for right smart spell.
The posterity OF our burg seems to be
secure.-two Teddy Rooseyelts inside
of ten days. Not so bad is It? Who
be this 3. E. Meredith that has been
wrltIn' IN The Times about Congress
man Hubbard? Some OF his writinS In
The Times don't amount TO nothln'.
Hank Hughes said that the trouble
with Meredith Is that he has 9 big
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
Eor clerk Circuit court.

We are authorized to announce R.
B. Parrish as candidate for the NOM
ination for Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Marion county. subject to the Re
publican primary election to be held
April II, 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
r @. JONES.

the first day of the session, Mr.. Mere
dlth would be conspicuous member
Of the Senate because of his marked
ability and general fitness for the
place. Being man of wide expert
ence. he would be fair to all interests
and treat every measure that would
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
For cIerk County Court.

We are authorized to announce 2.
F. Davis as candidate for the nomi.
nation for County Clerk, subject to
the Republican primary election to be
held April IL, 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FoR coNeREss.

10 the Republican voters of the First
Congressional District of West vir-
ginia.
hereby announce myself as can
didate at the Republican primary cleo.
ion to be held April II. for nomination
for congress, respectfully ask your
support and influence.
w. P. HUBBARD,
Wheeling, w. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
For Justice Of the peace, Union Dil

For Justice of the Peace, Union Dis
trict, Marion County, w. Va.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the nomination Of Justice of
the Peace for Union district. Marion
county. subject to the Republican pri-
mary to be held April 18th, 1908.
Very respectfully,
j. I. swINDLER.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
.. G. JONES.

this morning said the vote against II.
cense would be unanimous II the Ii.
cense people refused to vote and 1t
does seem like that would be the re-
suit In the meantime the campaign
seems to be going right along as usual.
1t is a sort of queer mix-up but the
voters may be able to untangle 1t next
Saturday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce Geo.
E. Amos as a candidate for the NOM
nation for Sheriff Of Marion county.
subject to the Republican primary cleo
ton to be held April II, 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

We are authorized to announce How.
ard N. ogden, of Fairmont, as can.
lidate for the nomination of Prose
cutting Attorney of Marion county, sub
lect to the Republican primary cleo.
ton to be held April II, 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

Commissioner Of the County Court.
We are authorized to announce John
n. Manley. Jr, Of Grant district. as
candidate for Commissioner Of the
County Court, subject to the RepublI-
can primary election to be held April
II, 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
For prosecutlnu Attorney.

We are authorized to announce H.
q Moran. of Union district. as a can.
didate for the nomination for Prose
cutting Attorney OF Marion county. sub
Iect to the Republican Primary cleo.
ton to be held April II, 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
For state senate.

we are authorized to announce Or.
81 d. pebendarfer. Of Warrington, as
candidate for the Republican nom
l1ation for State Senate In the Eley-
enth Senatorial district.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

We are authorized to announce John
W. Fleming as candidate for the nom.
ination for County Commissioner. sub
ject to the Republican primary election
to be held April II. 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

The cause Of Reymsun Brewing
compsny IS. Charles u. Fioyd ct II
referred to A. i. Lehman comm sion-
ier In ehancery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

We are authorized to announce W.
5 s Meredith, Of Fairmont, as candi-
aate for the Republican nomination for
state Senate in the Eleventh Senator.
Hi district.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
20 LInune 81 naleaates.

We are authorized to announce How.
ara D. Atha, of Warrington district,
d candidate for the nomination for
HOUSE Of Delegates, subject to the pr.
mary election to be held on April II,
1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

we are authorized 70 announce Levi
West Is candidate for the nomina.
Ton for Commissioner Of the County
Court subject to the Republican pri-
mary election to be held April IL,
1903.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

we are authorized to announce Ar
hibald Moore. Of Warrington, as
candidate for the Republican nomina-
d6n for state Senate in the Eleventh
senatorial district.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

NJ are authorized to announce Mr..
j. u. Jacobs, Of Fairmont, as a candi.
date for the Republican nomination
l0r State Senate in the Eleventh sena-
torial district. !, I,4..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

The nomination Tor County commis
aioner subject TO the Republican pr-|
masy election . be held April 11th,
1903
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
we are authorized to annot

We are authorized to announce W.
H.iVeach. of Lincoln district, as can
didate for the nomination for House
ii Delegates subject to the Republi-
can primary election to be held April
IL. 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
For Mayor.
j. o. McNEELY.
Eor council.

FIRST ward Clarence D. Robinson.
second ward-Haryey shain.
Third ward-Thos. v. Buckley.
Fourth ward-J. L. Hall.
Flfth Ward-w w. shroyer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
For Aasessor.

I'VE are authorized to announce
Dnke Brand as candidate for Asses.
cor OF Marion county, W. Va, subject
@ 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, 1908-03-16

We are authorized to announce ]. ].
Bartlett, Of Lincoln district, as can
didate for the nomination for House Of
Delegates. subject to the action Of
tie Republican primary election to be
held April ii, 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
FEE on ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The above prices IS what the West
vIrdnian win charge candidates who
annonnce their names for public office
Il its columns and MUST IN ALL
CASES BE PAID FOR IN ADVANCE.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

we are authorized to announce Ru.
fls p. Harr as candidate for the
Nomination for House OF Delegates
subject to the Republican primary cleo
tEon 70 be held April II, 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

we are authorized to announce A. j.
MCDANIEL as a candidate for assessor
81 Marion county, West Virginia, sub.
Iea to the Republican primary cleo
don 70 be held April II, 1908. The yo.
tens are requested to consult any
county ofncers as to his work as asses.
Cor In the past
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

FOR county Commissioner.
we are authorized to announce
Ilse !. Tucker as q candidate for
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

VOTE foz this ticket at the City Elec-
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16
FOR SALE
FOR RENT

.FoR RERT-Funished room FOR lady
or gentleman, s5 Castor avenue
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

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bIem attached. bearing initials On fob
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able reward. e
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

LosT-16 button length black I'D
glove. Please return % this once for
suitable reward.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-18
SIX TREATIES ARB RATIFIED
Senate Approves Two More COnven.
tiOns Adopted at The Hague.
Arbitration Treaties with Norway
and Portugal Agreed To, Extradi-
tiOn with Republic Arranged.

Six treaties were ratified in a brief
executive session of the Senate yester-
day. Among them were The Hague con-
venton or the recovery of contraetual
debts and one on the neutral powers
Ia naval war
The former pledges the signatory pow
ers not ITO have recourse TO armed force
for the recovery Of contract debts" but
the terms OF the convention are not ap-
plieable when the debtor state declines 70
accede to arbitration.
The latter convention pledges belliger-
ents to respect the sovereign rights to
neutral powers, and to refrain from any
act Of hostility, including capture and
exercise of the right Of search. Belliger-
ents are not permitted 10 set Up a prize
court on neutral territory or on a vessel
in neutral waters, nor to use neutral
ports and waters as bases OF naval opera
tons against adverssries. The articles,
thirty-three in number. were not signed
by the delegates Of the United States at
The Hague.
Two Of the treaties were arbitration
treaties. one with Norway. the other
with Portugal There was an extradition
treaty with San Marino, a tiny republic
north OF Italy. and a fisheries treaty
between the United States and Great
Britain. relating to fishing ''in waters con-
tiguous to the United States and Canada,
Which was signed by Secretary Root and
Hon. James Bryce, the British AInbassa-
dor, on april IL.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-18
CONGRESS BRIEFS

Senator Carter. q Montana. from the Committee
on Post-ofice and Post roads, yesterday reported
the hil 10 establish postal savings bank system.
Ihe passage Of the bin was recommended by the
committee and a-. Carter expects 10 can II up f0r
consideration in the near future.
The army appropriation biu IS not getting along
we IN conference, and it vill be week or more BE-
fore the C0nfeTees have smother meeting % considr
the bill as Chairman Huh. Of the House Naval
COMMITTEES, viii be cut Of the city for about that
tine.
The session Of the Senate to-day viii be devoted
70 euoges upon the lives and public services Of the
iate Senators from Alabama MeSsEs. Morgan and
Pettus Senators Johnston. Bsnkhead and GallingeT
VIII Be- among those making speeches.
No Congressional action on the question Of new
copyright law 20 solve efecj0slly the matter Of
canned music. according 10 Representative CunieF
/ chairman Of the House Committee on Patents. viii
be taken this year
Representative Maun's bill pro7idinK FOR the zen
sionins Of widows Of deceased lighthouse keepers.
who have incurred death while actively engaged in
duty vas yesterday favoably reported 70 the House
from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Com
meTce,
clarcd In the HaIss for dsfanchisement of the
negro. At present. Slr. GTiEEs said the negro is
only a menscr. he said that there must be perfect
submission Of the black 70 the white 70 insure tran
quilliry and safety
Representative Slayden. q Texas. addressed the
House advocating the suitable and proper housing
OF our diplomatic representatives and urged the re-
cessity Of fostering the trade Of the United States
with South and Central America. rather thsn that
with the Orient in behalf Of which he said such
active and energetic measures were being taken.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-18
HOUSE MAY BUST A TRUST
Leaders Not Satisfied with Admins
tration's Methods.
Paper Monopoly May he Made SUBJ
jeet of Congregational In
quiry I'm Future.

There is dissatisfaction in Congress with
the administration trust-buster. His work
does not meet with the approval OF
Speaker Cannon and other leaders in the
House.
II there Is one tentacle Of the octopus
that has worried. annoyed. and irritated
the leaders in Congress it is the Interna-
tional Paper Company, which. it is al
legged, enjoys a monopoly in the trade and
commerce Of print paper in the United
States
The paper trust was busted a couple of
years ago, as a result Of proceedings insu-
tuted by direction Of the Roosevelt ad-
ministration. But the paper trust. it is
charged, is still doing business at the
same old stand and in the same old
way, and holding up the newspapers OF
the country for exorbitant prices for print
papers.
Attorney General BOnaparte has been
inquiring into the operations of the paper
trust for the past several months. In a
reply TO a resolution introduced by
Speaker Cannon, a week or so ago. the
Attorney General said that little progress
had been made with this investigation.
His reply was altogether unsatisfactory
TO the leaders in Congress. They have
been harassed by publishers, who want a
bill passed putting wood pulp and print
paper on the free list as an effective
means Of curbing the rapaeity Of The
paper trust
The announcement was made yesterday
that If the Attorney General does not
soon show that something substantial
has been done 10 prosecute the paper
trust as a combination in restraint OF
trade-in case the pending inquiry shows
that IL Is a combination operating IN
violation Of law-that Congress will go
into the traEit-busting business on its own
account.
Speaker Cannon and Chairman Payne OF
the Ways and Means Committee, insist
that the tariff has nothing TO do with the
high price of print paper; that II the
scarcity Of the raw product IS not re-
sponsible for IT, then the fault lies with
the paper trust which, BY combining rae
tories and regulating output, hold prices
up to suit itself.
Speaker Cannon does not intend TO rush
into the trust-busting game. he really
has no desire to invade the field where
administration officials gambol with so
much delight. But If the Department OF
Justice does not soon act. or announce
that under the law it has 10 authority TO
act, he will offer a resolution providing
for a searching inquiry by a Congress
committee into the operations of the In
ternational Paper Company
This inquiry, if held, viii touch upon
the sources Of supply, the methods Of
manufacture, and the manner Of distribu-
ton of the products Of wood pulp.