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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
MONTANA MIN Es.

MoNTANT MINES, Feb. 17.-Mrs.
Maude Brown, of Clarksburg, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W.
Kinney.
II. W. Gaskill and Harry Clayton
were circulating among friends at Ca
tawba Sunday evening.
Mr.. Chas. Tetrick moved his family
from Fairmont to this place last week,
Chauncey Hildebrand. OF Fairmont,
spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. G. II.
FTIldebrand.
W. a. Marley spent Sunday with
relatives Mt Lowesyllle.
Miss Nan Layman. of Fairmont, Is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Newkirk.
Miss Hattie Bowman. who has been
sick for some time, is recovering.
Miss Blanche Rice is visiting friends
and relatives in Morgantown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Male and chill.
dren, who have been at Prescott. Ari.
IONA. for the last eighteen months.
havo returned to this place. Their
many friends will be glad to see them
as they resided here for several years.
Mrs. Chas. Tetrick is visiting friends
at Fairmont.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

man who makes you forget the petty
things of life.
He laughts. 1t is Joye. patting you
on the shoulder. He walks across
the room: it is Hercules, swift and
powerful. Where is Mars In our
Secretary of War;
William Howard Taft is the sort OF
man who is constitutionally generous;
he is large and amlablc and lovable,
and from Maine to Texas he is the
sort Of man who. without losing his
native dignity, is welcomed by Amer
leans as their free and easy, level
headed friend.
A sIx.foot man of ample proper.
tions. with kindly blue eye and u
massive, though pleasant face, sat in
a bank in front of the Leavenworth
Times ut Leavenworth, Kan, bowling
to the people around him, about all
he did was to smile genially and to
bow. 1t was hot weather., and he
was perspiring.
He'll do" sala Kansas farmer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

had no faith in osteopathy; but f.
nally consented. On January 18th I
was carried into DR.. Westover's of
fee, about as near dead as a man
could be and live; was In constant
pain. not able to draw iull breath
and scarcely able to speak above a
whisper. and had little hopes of ever
getting home alive. The first treat
ment greatly relieved me, and 1 wa
able to walk around the Office withou:
help in less than an hour from the
time l was carried in. When I got
home some one started the report TINT
l was dead and several people came in
to see the corpse. The third trip tina.
1 made to FaIrmont went alone and
walked up stairs without assistance.
Besides the injuries received by fall
ing have had rheumatism for over
three years; but am now entirely free
from It and feel well in every way.
truly believe that DR.. Westover saved
my life, and am glad to recommend
him, and let every one know what he
has done for me.
Yours truly.
R. L. BAsNETT,
worthlngton, w. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
RECOMMENDATIONS OF Chief
PAUL CRITICISED BY PAGE:

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S-Captaln
Page. who is the president of the
West Virginia Mining Association,
does not take very enthusiastic
view of the suggestions made by
Chief Mine Inspector Paul Of West
Virginia, and it is evident that the
mining interests of the State will op.
pose many of the ideas and sugges-
tons made by the inspector 1t seems
that the Paul remedy for the preven-
ton of mine disasters includes a very
liberal use Of water in the mines and
to this the mine men object. Captain
Page gave to your correspondent his
views as follows: I'm the year 1906
only eleven per cent. OF The deaths
by accident in West Virginia mines
was caused by the falling In of roofs
and OF coal. That same percentage is
true in all reports of tn east thirty
years in West Virginia. The recent
mine disasters have been attributed
to dust explosions. and because OF the
many lives lost these explosions have
attracted much attention but the fact
that during the year far larger per
centage of lives have been lost has
been overlooked. That was because
the deaths were singly and in pairs.
We took little notice In the papers
when man or two would go to his
death by the collapse OF roof in
mine. Such accidents happen one
hundred times and no one pays much
attention TO it. The remedy now sug-
gested by the mine inspector, | think
that is his title. is aimed mainly at
dust explosions which as have men.
toned cause only eleven per cent of
the casualties. The frequent and I'm.
necessary use of water viii weaken
the walls and roofs and add to the
death rate more than the dust. The
suggestions Of Paul remind us OF the
old proverb abou: the spIgOt and the
bung hole-a matter OF false economy.
The new suggestions seem to have
been inspired by the recent disasters
and little thought is given 10 the caus.
es of continuous accidents In which
few lives at time are sacrificed but
which, in the aggregate, are &C per
cent. of the whole in year The coal
men of West Virginia are not going to
oppose laws that are Just and that
will conduce to the prevention of acct.
dents but We will oppose laws that
add to the burdens without providing
adequate compensation anil safety
The suggestions Of Paul viii be taken
up by the West Virginia Mining Asso-
citation later on and steps viii be talk.
en- to perfect the Legislation which
will be presented to the legislature
so that unjust hardships shall not be
visited on the mine owners
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
SUBMISSION NEWS.

sHTNNSToN. Feb. 17.-Mrs. H. II.
Carder is seriously III at her home on
Walnut street.
Mayor ]. Rowand, who has been
III for the last week. still remains in
a very critical condition. Miss Allie
sapp. Of the Fairmont hospital, ar
rived here this morning and tool;
charge of the case.
The peanut supper given by the
band boys Saturday night was quite
success, both socially and finan.
cially. Quite an enjoyable programme
was rendered by the boys and their
friends. The gold bracelet offered for
the prettiest decorated box was to
Miss Allie Book.
W. e. Swiger, who is nursing a
patient at Worthngton. was at home
for few hours Saturday.
DR.. A. T. Post attended the grand
leap year ball at Warrington Friday
night.
MISS agnes HoOu. OF Clarksburg.
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
grandmother. Mrs. Mary A. Davis.
Mrs. Charles L. Hursey is at Fair
mont where she was called by the
serious Illness OF her sister-ln.law,
Mrs. Emory TetrIck.
Presiding Elder Robinson conduct.
ed the quarterly meeting at the Meth
odist Church yesterday and today.
John F. Shore Of Clarksburg. spent
a few days with friends here last
week.
Miss Edna Smell has recovered
from an attack Of Ia grippe.
A. e. Vassar. proprietor OF the
Alvin theater. has moved 1t from the
Hamilton building to the Anderson
building on Pike street.
Miss Nellie Robinson. who was
taken quite sick during services at
the NJ. E. Church Sunday morning, is
some better to-day.
c. E. Hutchinson Jr.. OF Fairmont,
spent Sunday with relatives here.
Miss Ella Shinn, who has been III
for the last week, is some better at
this writing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
CURED BY osTEoPATHY.

/, Robt. L. Basnctt, do hereby certl.
fy that Or. o. a. Westover has cured
me Of severe injury to my side and
back. on January 10, 'Os. Isaac Sturm,
Henry Sturm and myself were butch.
crIng hogs. slipped and fell striking
my side on a gamble stick and the
edge OF a sled. was soon helpless and
laid in bed for several days under the
care OF our family physician, but kept
getting worse. Some of my friends
insisted on taking me to Or. Westoyer
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
State House
News Of a Day

CHARL EsToN. Feb. 1S.-Bankins
Commissioner Mathews is able to be
out again, after two weeks Illness.
Mr.. Mathews has not fully recovered,
but business called him to the field.
Judge W. N. Miller, OF the Supreme
Court has gone to his home in Par.
kersburg. to look after business mat
tiers for a few days.
The little son Of Mr.. Townsend, OF
the tax commissioners Office, is Ill
with diphtheria.
Two charters were issued at the
Secretary OF States Office. as follows:
The Sanitary paper Milk Bottle
Company, OF Cleveland, Ohio. The au.
thorlzed capital stock is 100000. of
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

which SO 600 has been subscribed, and
$500 paid in. The incorporates are.
Herbert Reed, A. Albright, A. B. Starr,
n. G. stoller and n. NJ. Western, all
of Cleveland.
The Cogswell Dental Manufacture
ing Company VIII locate at Cleveland
Ohio. with an authorized capital stock
OF s15O,OOO, Of which $4,000 has been
subscribed and $1,000 paid in. The
incorporates are: A. NJ. Pearson. of
Lakewood, Ohio: A. f. Smith, R. A.
Wood and II. o. Mcqueen. Of Cleve.
land, and E. V. Renfrew, of Lakewood.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

One reads many ads claiming won.
deriul results. Some we believe. 9th.
ers we don't. We are not trying to de-
ceiye you by fancy ads. but simply
ask YOU to try HOLSTERS Rocky Noun,
tain Tea; If 1t fails. get your money
hacg. .S5c, Tea or TabIets.-South
Side Pharmacy.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
TAFT's APPEARANCE.

A man with a slightly bald spot, a
marvellous blue eye, and capacity
for hard work. A man who smiles in
the face Of disaster and dIsplaces
with his bulk a considerable part of
the national worry. A man who
looks at you and makes you feel
glad and soclable and sincere. A
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
ANNUAL CITRUS FAIR.

CLovERDALE. Cal, Feb. 49,
Cloverdale's annual citrus lair, famed
throughout the fruit district OF Cali
fornia, opened to-day with an unusual
Iy large number Of exhibitors.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

rs he walked away from me III
momptu reception. Hes all right
like that smile"
And that is not only the verdict of
one, but a half dozen Western States
In person, Mr. Taft IS d surprise
He has always been known Is q hugs
man. as a mammoth gently Aarca
tic friends have likened him unto
barn on wheels trundling amiabiy %
Its way. Yet with all his bulk, d,
has kept IT well disturbed as the
athletes say, and every muscle Of the
one time champion Yale wrestler
has assumed Its share Of the engros
Ing corpulence.
Big. amtable, honest. clear-slghteda
wIse-tbese are the ad3ectlves which
must be applied to the man from
Ohio. whether he is to run forPres
dent or not in 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

Washington supper.
BY Lutheran Church at Musraye
Hail. Monroe street. Feb, 2ad. Price
CSC. Begins at o'clock.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-07-03
HAsKINs' DEFEAT.

No representative or senator however
well he may be qualified can hope TO hold
down his Job by simply attending to hi'
duties and accomplishing all that he can
in behalf OF the country and his oonstitu'
ents. No matter how efficient represen'
tatiye OF the people he may be his position
in Washington is not secure unless he de-
votes a considerable portion OF his time to
fence viewing and repairing. The truth
of this assertion is proven by the outcome
of the republican district convention at
ST. Johnsbury Tuesday. Colonel Haskins
deefat by Mr.. Plumley is due TO the fact
that the former remained in Washington
and did the work he was sent there to do
instead OF coming home and playing poll
tics when Mr. Plumley's candidacy was
announced. Prominent Plumley support
ers who were at the convention Tuesday
admitted that if Congressman Hasklns
had come to Vermont three or four weeks
earlier and gone out among his constitu'
ents the Plumley boom would have disin-
tcgrated. As it was Congressman Has
kinss candidacy gained much strength IN
the short time that elapsed from his re-
turn until the date OF the caucuses, and
had he dropped work long enough to make
the visiting trips his colleague, MIR. Eos
ter, did the outcome in the second would
have paralleled that in the first. Good
judges, by the way, seem to think that
this fall will be the last opportunity the
voters of the first district will have to
vote for the representative from Burling-
ton.
Congressman Haskins will no doubt find
some satisfaction in the fact that his fight
against Plumley brought before the people
of the district better than anything else
could have done the splendid record he
has made in congress, and it must also be
source OF qualification to him to know
that not one word against his ability or
integrity was said by any speaker In the
convention. 1t was simply case where
the people in the majority of the towns OF
the district allowed the passit-around ar
gument to blind their appreciation of the
value of experience in national law-mak'
ing. Mr.. Plumley will no doubt make
good record in the house of representa-
tives and he will have the solid support OF
Windham county at the September cleo
ton. That he is qualified by tempera-
ment or training to do any better or
even as well as Congressman Haskins has
done is not believed by anybody and has
not been since the campaign started.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-07-03

The overworked Brattleboro lawyers ar,
agitating the question of closing their of
fees Saturday afternoons through july
and August. 1t does not appear whether
this need OF rest is attributable to arduou.
legal labors or to the strenuousness of the
political season.
The Meddler went out on another wild
goose chase this week. He found that
there was no ground for the rumor--
That Rolin S. Childs had been promised
position in William j. Bryans cabinet.
in the event of Bryans election to the
presidency, as a reward for political loyal
! ty, or
That Richards NJ. Bradley of Boston
had rendered his resignation as a trustee
OF the Thompson estate.
An incident transpired Saturday morn
ing which goes to show that even a Unit
ed States district attorney or United
States Judge is no less liable than a com
mon mortal to be led into error. The
United States court convened in Brattle-
boro Friday and again Saturday morning.
On the latter occasion the astute district
attorney, inspired by patriotic instincts.
arose and announced with becoming dig
nifty that that was the day of ex-Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland's funeral and
moved that court djourn in honor of his
memory. He went on to say that the
dead eN-president was worthy of emula-
ton In many respects, though his eco
nomic policies might not be in accord
with those of some, and delivered eulo-
gy which did credit to one of the coun-
try's most distinguished presidents. The
Judge had some misgivings as to the ap.
preparedness OF the proposed step at that
particular time, and he so expressed him
self, but the district attorney assured him
that 1t was very appropriate thing to
do. Accordingly the Judge announced his
hearty acquiescence in both the motion
and the sentiment expressed therein and
ordered that court be adjourned to
Tuesday. Soon afterwards the proceed |
lngs came to the attention of newspaper
man, who gave the information that ex- |
President Cleveland was buried the dav !
before, on Friday evening, consequently |
the district attorneys little speech did |
not get into print. The matter was kent
luiet for time, but it finally leaked out.
Credit Is due, however, for the motive in
he district attorneys breast, even if the
of it was trife tardy.
Some people will go long way to keep
wen with railroad company. One of the
county delegation to the district
md state conventions bought round trip
lcket from Brattleboro to St. Johnsbury.
Atter the, district convention he used his
eturn ticket as far south as Wells River.
nd then went over to Montpelier on the
Montpelier to White River Junction. a
nan got ready to come home Wednesday
tternoon instead of buying ticket from
ionepelier to White River Junction. a {
istance of about 60 miles, and then using
p the remainder of his ticket. he re
raced the 40 odd miles from Montpelier ,
, Wells River, in order to use the whole
|. 1T, getting to Brattleboro fully 10 hours
tier than he would have by the other
nd nearer route.
The Meddler. !
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-07-03

from attachment by trustee process of
wages to the amount of $40.
We also recommend to the legislature
an equitable employers liability law,
drawn along the lines of the national law,
thus insuring the working men of Yer
mont the same measure of protection now
given by federal law to men engaged in
interstate commerce.
Forestry.
We urge more careful attention to the
great question of forest preservation. We
urge our senators and representatives in
congress to use every lawful means in
their power toward the establishment of
a White Mountain forest reserve.
We believe that larger appropriations
should be made for the nursery for forest
seedlings, and for educational and organ
izing work along the lines of intelligent
forestry, and that beginning should be
made in a state forest reserve
Public Service Corporations.
We favor the placing of all public serv-
ce corporations, including telephone. cleo
,ric light and gas companies, under gov
supervision.
Natural Resources.
We believe that the state should lend
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-07-03
BOSTON & MAINE RAILRun
In effect June 20, 1908.
Trains Leave Br.tl.hsrn.

Montreal and Quebec. via C. Y ard c IN
-'22 p a. m. tll.0I q. m. 'C2!shn u
pm.
Montreal q Quebec. via Newport anl cth
-.'2 p u. m. tii.07 a m. ii0lsp.n.
Quebec. via Shcrbrooke and g. 7 Hy.. -. :, d,
til.07 a. m. tl0.is .. m.
Quebec. via Que. Cent Ry.- s'2An ID
a. m. tii0.is y. m.
Greenfield. Northampton. Holyoke. Spr,as
-t225a. m. 1894. m. ts05 a. m. ia,
t25op. m. '426 .. m. gs29p m. sgi
Bellows Falls. Clarcmont Junction, W,r
White River Junction t5s0a. N. fsnl,
1900 a. m. tllo7 a. m. .2.i6 ,. N. Sgi1
'i0.isp m.
Wells River. ST. Johnsbury. LyndoaJlis- a
a. m. tii.o7 a. m. t2.ls .. m. fl0Hhn
Newport. Sherbrooke- i5.+0Am. i!ls,J
ti0ls .. m.
Boston-tA53oa- m. tAsO7 a. m 'AlE,I
.B2 10 .. m. 'Aa2G p. m.
sDaily. tDaily except Sunday iSgn4iy n
A via Greenfield. Il via Bellows Falls. CEl
treal only. iDaily except Saturday. "Dsy,
eept Monday.
Detailed information and timetables nly J,
tanned at ticket office.
ID. ]. FLANDERS. c. NJ. BURT
Pass. Traf. Mgr. Gen Pan q
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-07-03
LOST GROUND.

The outcome of the state convention
was bound to be distinctly step back
ward in so far as it concerned the selection
of candidate for governor. From Proc
tor to Prouty is a long way down the hill
of retrogression; from Proctor to Stanton
would have been in the same direction,
although not as far. This may sound like
heresy to those who believe in shouting
their heads off for the nominee because
he is the nominee, but it is none the less
true. After experiencing the benefits that
come from an administration of a man like
Fletcher Proctor the republicans of the
state ought to have hunted long while
before allowing the contest to remain be-
tween two men of such inferior qualities.
Mr. Prouty was able to beat his opponent
because he was possessed OF more Of the
stuff that makes sinews Of political war
fare when properly used. Mr.. Stanton's
vote was as big one as he deserved on
his own merits, although of the two we
believe him fully as we'll equipped for the
position of chief executive. Now that the
decision is made it behooves all good re-
publicans to do their duty in September,
but for our own sakes let us hereby re-
solve to recover in 1910 the ground lost
in 1Q0S
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-07-03
To REfoRMER SUBSCRIBERS.

Beginning January l. 1875. We discontinued The
pueiiee IL printing dates on the labels Of PAPER
10 indicate the date o. expiration 81
.nd give A receipt for every payment The label
p,an a impraetioAhle and IL being discarded by
n early ali publications. Al the end Of the year
your subscription is unpaid btu VIII be sent you,
A. fast as subscriptions arr renewed the dates
,.,Ii H. removed from the labels. Keep your re-
ceipt from year 10 year in case you question The
accuracy o. our records.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-07-03

is aid in the investigation Of our natural
resources We recommend legislation "a
provide for careful and authentic IN
vcstigaiion OF our unused water powers,
aud such further legislative action as will
properly aid ia their development.
Highways. q.
We pledge our continued efforts IN the
Improvement OF the public roads, ia the
method OF their construction, and m the
manner OF their repair. We pledge our
support To the continuance OF the state
highway tax, and 10 further appropria.
tions from the general funds Of the state
for the building OF permanent highways.
Temperance.
Our present liquor law has worked so
well in the application OF the local option
principle, that IN only onc-eighth Of our
towns and cities is the sale OF intoXi-
eating liquor legalized. We rejoice that
the great majority continue in their de-
votion 10 the sound principles OF tenn
perance We demand such changes in the
present law as will prevent community
voting yes" from multiplying the vote oi
an adjoining community by granting a
license TO be exercised on the borders of
a no license town or city. We ask that
veto power on the granting OF license
be lodged with some higher authority than
the local license commissioners; and that
an appeal may be taken 10 such higher
authority, under proper restrictions and
regulations. We demand such further
amendment as will prohibit the sale of
liquor by licensees of the second class, TO
persons other than for their own use or
that OF their families.
With such amendments we recommend
the continuance OF the present law, be-
lieving that the cause OF true temperance
will be best served by giving II further
trial.
And we recommend that the appoint
ment of license commissioners be vested
in some other authority than judicial
officers.
Commentator.
We express our hearty appreciation OF
the service in congress OF Senators Dill
lingham and Stewart and Representatives
lIaskins and Foster.
State Ticket.
We have today nominated for the gov
,morshp a man who is Vermonter to |
he core, and who rings true TO the test |
If what Vermont demands for its chief |
Executive. He is progressive, loyal and |
Energetic in his service for the state, in |
lose touch with her affairs, and one well
tilted 10 do his part as chief executive
oward making bigger and better Yer
mont.
We have nominated as his associates
lpon the ticket aggressive young republi
ans, clean, efficient and able, qualified in
I'LL for public service.
We present them to the people of Yer.
mont and ask for their election, with full
lith that confidence bestowed in them
ill be fully justified.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-07-03

The Honorable T. O'Brien of Bellows
Falls took his hammer to the state con-
vention. In seconding the nomination of
DR.. Mead for lieutenant governor he said
that he did so "in behalf of majority of
the republicans of the Windham county
delegation and fully half of the delegates"
The Honorable I. ought to know a demo-
crat when he sees one; he belonged to the
Unterrifed once himself.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-07-03

A man who will shoot at balloon with
rifle is not supposed to possess any
judgment, and yet the two who are ac-
cused of such crime preferred to go to
the county Jail rather than remain in the
village lookup.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-07-03

Good Brother Hindley of the Rutland
Herald must have viewed the pre-con-
vention situation at St. Johnsbury
through the finder of camera; at. any
rate he saw things bottom side up. In an
editorial in the Herald yesterday he said
that Colonel Haskins had can attack of
something very much like sulks at the
last moment that made him uncomfortable
to both friend and enemy" Nothing
could be farther from the truth. Mr.. Has
kins fought strenuously until the last
ditch and took his defeat with as good
grace as anyone would care to see