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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-22

s.onite side from his +elatio to- the,
President. Mr. Taft is the man OF the
hour because. he has high qua1itlci-
tons says the New York Times. In
dependent Democrat. -In respect to
brains and character which are fun
damentals Of fitness. he Is eminent.
The country knows him well, and he
knows the country thoroughly. In.
deed. next TO his ability and his up
rIghtness his intimate knowledge of
the machinery his hand Is to direct,
should he be elected. must be counted
chief among his qualifications. No
recent President save Mr.. Mckinley
has been his equal in knowledge OF
public affairs. and he surpassed MT.
Mckinley In this. that while the mar
trred Presidents experience of ma.
tional affairs had been confined to
the legislative branch. Mr.. Taft has
long had the run OF the executive
field. where his services have been
most Intelligent and valuable. and be-
fore that he sat upon the bench. Ju.
dlcIal experience and the judicial hab.
1t Of mind are first-rate qualities in n
President. Some OF our Presidents
have lacked them. Mr.. Burton In his
nominating speech delayed the pub
lie business by much unnecessary in.
diligence In rhetoric and by recount.
Ing the glories of Ohio and the mum.
erical insignificance OF imperial
Caesars legions. But he spoke words
entirely true when he said that Mr..
Taft has been continuously engaged in
weighty tasks, and each successive
service has been characterized by an
increasing Influence upon most vital
questions The secretary has, indeed
made IN Impression upon the nations
policies. notably upon those newborn
policies growing out OF the territorial
engagements to which the. Spanish
war committed us. 1t is very high
praise. and just praise. to say that he
has attempted multitude of grea:
tasks. and has failed in none.
"Mr. Taft Is a civilian. The length.
ening years have brought us to a
time when the heroes OF the civil war
are too far advanced in age to be
available as candidates for that Office
TO which. from sense OF patriotism
and gratitude as well as with mora
or less enlightened appreciation of the
strength OF the soldier vote. the Re.
publican party for SO long n time ha.
bitually nominated men who had seen
service. But the war issues. too. have
been effaced, and nobody supposes
now that military record would par
ticularly add to the strength of can.
dldate. Mr.. Taft's honors and distlnc
lions, and his title to the public con,
filience, have been wen In labors more
directly related to those he will have
to perform In the White House should
the people send him there. In labors
too. that have given him directly
Qualifying experience"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-22

Don't be fool and not BID in Dun.
cans piano auction The piano may
go for as low as 5000. then you will
fee! cheap. Bid something. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-22
Democratic Tribute.
Philadelphia Record.

L Hluusipllu RECORD.
The country will learn with no sur
prise that William Howard Taft has
been nominated for President OF the
United States by the Republican con-
vention. 1t needs no Introduction to
him. He is no dark horse. The bIaz-
Ing light Of publicity has been play
Ing on him for many years. He Is n
man of weight in the community.
though the humorists have exaggerat-
ed his proportions. His handsome
face. which radlates good humor, is
rs familiar to the country as are the
seowl and the barred teeth of the Presi-
dent. :
MIR. Taft Is a man of the highest
character and of fine abilities. He
Is good lawyer. an eminent judge
and has uncommonly wide experience
In public affairs.
I
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-22
Clear Headed. clean Hearted. Able.
Washington Post.

Washington Post.
The Republican party has nominated
Its strongest man. The country will
like him better as 1t knows him bet
ter. 1t will find him a well-sounded.
self-noised, clear-headed and clean
hearted American. qualified by expo
Renee on the beach and executive po-
s!tions. to I'LL the great office far
which he has ben nominated. Repub-
licans will be glad to find In him the
qualities that are most admired in
public men. and Democrats will find
little in him to critIcEse.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-22

Remember that satisfaction Is par;
of every purchase here. Put us to the
test. No shopping tour is complete
without visit here.
E. c. JONES.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-22
Best Equipped in Generation.

Philadelphia Ledger dnd.)
or all the presidential candidates
within the memory OF this generation.
Taft Is unquestlonahly the best equip.
ped, in training and experience and In
wide end close contact with large nf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-07
CLEARANCE SALE OF
 SILKS AND DRESS GOODS.


 Here are gathered some wonderful bargains in clearance sale offerings, they are fabrics of up-to-date fashion. ableness-in a wonderful variety Of weaves and patterns at various prices all reduced to the bottom notch. SILKS. . FANCY STRIPE L0UIsIEE SILKS. Regular price 5sc a yard. sale
 price .-.-.-...---....-.3 .3Sc a "a c0L0RED TAFFETA SILKS. Full line of eolors. all our 5sc and 6sc grades. sale price. 4sc A yd NESsALINE SILKS.
 Warranted all silk. in black. white
 and o0lors. regular price 59c
 price -4sr A vd LIBERTY POLLARD SILKS. Fancy satin hnish. frst class pat
 terms. regular price 75e. sale
 sale price -...-.--..---6s 6sc . "a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-07

Heavy weight. regular price 5sc
 each- sale price -4se each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-07
SUMNER WEIGHT cONFORTABTES

Large sine. regular price s15s,
 sale price .....-....-....-s1. .59
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-07
SALE OF BED SPREADS SHEETINGS AND CoMFORTABLES
FULL SIZE CROCHET BED SPREADS.

Good designs. regular price SIPS
 each. sale price. .-......9 .93c each
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-17
Plattsville.
PERS0NAL-C

Mir and Mrs U. B. Fammary kindly entertained The Bee man at dinner, last Monday.
 Levi French of the Soldiers Home at Noroton is spending a few days here with Mir and Mrs Ellis F. Wheel CT. Last Monday Mir French went fish ing at the reservoir and captured two nice fish which weighed less than three pounds each and one day last week he and Mir Wheeler went round clamming at Sasco Beach and Mir French cap tured among other round clans one that weighed nearly two pounds. MI French is fond of sport yet.
 Robert Marsh is having new barn. 24 X 30 feet. with 14-foot posts erected at his new place on Sport Hill. Marsl Brothers have the contract.
 MT and Mrs George Prengel ol Brooklyn, N. V, are guests, this week of MT and Mrs Charles Grochelle.
 Mrs A. J. Clark and little daughter, Maude, and friend, Mrs c. 0. Will. Hams of Jacksonville, Fla, arrived at Mrs Clark's home on Sport Hill, last Sunday morning, for few weeks stay.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-17
Dyspepsia
 Rightly Cured
 Stays Cured
Not by Treating the Symp- toms but by Toning Up the Stomach to Do the Work
 Nature Expects of It.

Dyspepsia should not be neglected for by depriving the body of It's prop CT nourishment 1t grows steadily worse. Neither stimulating medl- cines, which ruin the already weak stomach by making 1t work beyond US strength, should be used, nor pre.di- gested. floods, which do not excite 2 How of the digestive fluids and by disuse cause the stomach to become weaker. Nowhere is the tonic treatment with Dr Williams Pink Pills more clearly useful. It's principle is to enable the stomach to do it's own work by building up the blood and giving tone to the nerves. When these are once more re stored to their normal health dyspepsia disappears and the cure is permanent.
 The experience of MT Orlando Pence, of 633 Park avenue, Piqua, Ohio, should be read by every one who is suffering with dyspepsia. For ten years MT Pence experimented with doctors and many kinds of medicine without being cured. He was finally urged by a friend to try Dr Williams Pink Pills and after taking few boxes was re- stored to health. He says:
 Thirteen years ago l began to have stomach trouble which came on me gradually. My stomach was sore and felt as though there was ball of fire in it. My appetite was irregular and sour fluids would come up in my throat for food did not digest. l was troubled with dizziness and would see black specks before my eyes. l suffered from constipation and was a slave to ca thartics. ,..
 "The doctors medicine and all other medicines that l tried did not give me permanent relief and gave up hope of getting well. My stomach was al- most worn out taking medicines. Aft CT ten years of suffering l took Dr Will Hams Pink Pills upon the advice of a friend and the use of few boxes com pletely cured me. 1 am now enjoying good health and am glad to tell others of my cure."
 If you have decided to give Dr Will Hams Pink Pills a trial or if you are still in doubt as to their value in all cases of stomach trouble send to-day for a copy of our diet book which is free upon request.
 Dr Williams Pink Pills are sold by all druggists, or will be sent, post paid, on receipt of price, 50 cents per box; six boxes for S2.5O, by the Dr Williams M edicine Company, Schenec. tady, N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-17

port.espeet to move into their hand some summer residence which has just been completed. the last of this week or the first of next week, 4
 Mir aud Mrs Isaac E. Smith of Aspe- tuck have returned from a few days stay in New York State with their daughter, Mrs William Metealf.
 Mir and Mrs Robert Barmore and little daughter. Sylvia, of Bridgeport spent a few days, last week. the guests of Mir and Mrs N. W. Ogden on Con gress street.
 Miss Ruth Godfrey is spending a few days in Bridgeport with her sister, Mrs c. L. Thorpe, on Arch street.
 William B. Foster and family of Inwood, L. l. are with Mrs William Wakeman's of Aspetuck for a weeks stay.
 Mir and Mrs Hitchcock of New York are spending week here the guests of Mir and Mrs o. A. Meade.
 Mrs 0. G. Bulkiey and two children of Bridgeport are guests, this week, of MT and Mrs Michael Nc Dermott on Burr street.
 Henry Tobin of New York has pur- chased Joseph Weber's place just west of the Hill and will soon take posses sion. The sale was made through the agency of H. P. Gowans.
 Mrs George Lover is among the sick ones and under Dr Dunham's. .care.
 Charles France has sold his place near Wilson Mills to Oliver A. Meade of Lyons Plains, who has taken pos session and has moved his family here. Mir France and family have moved to Bridgeport.
 Michael Nc Dermott had the mis- fortune while moving with machine, last Monday, to be thrown from his machine, bruising himself quite badly.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-17
Reddine.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.

ATT fAlRO ADOUl lOWN.
 The Bee man made some friendly calls, last week. If he keeps on grow ing corpulent he will make good run ming mate for Taft as an alderman.
 Prof D. s. Sanford has opened real estate office in connection with his school.
 The Bedding Inn is quite popular with autoists and travellers.
 There is no clue to the burglar who broke into Sullivan's store.
 Miss Janette Guilder is at her cot tage on the Ridge.
 Miss Anna Banks of Bridgeport is spending the summer with her aunt, Miss Julia Sanford.
 J. B. Cornwall and family are at Oak Knob, their summer home in San fordtown.
 August and William De Bruycker with their families, are at their bung- allow in Sanfordown.
 Coons have caught nearly all of C. A. Sanford's hens. Tuesday morn- ing they pulled off three or four short boards on his hen house, where he thought they were secure, and took one.
 There was good attendance at the Methodist church. Sunday, for all tie mercury stood at 96 in the shade.
 Bigelow Pain is having dormer win dows put in his cottage and some other improvements made. Martin Burr does the work.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-17
Stevenson.

LOCAL NOTES OF INTEREST.
 Mir and Mrs William Jordan are en- ertaining their sister, Mrs Nancy French.
 Mir and Mrs L. B. Bradley were guests over Sunday of relatives at Hawleyville.
 Mrs Mary Stoddard is visiting her daughter, Mrs c. B. French.
 Mir and Mrs J. A. Loveland of Bridgeport have been recent guests ot Mrs Loveland's parents. Mir and Mrs George Martin. . s.
 Miss Irene Sears of. Fishers Island
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-17
The NeWtOWn Bee.
 Newtown, Friday. July 1T, 1908.
Greenfield Hill.
NEW YORK PARTIES LOOKING
 AT LOCAL PROPERTY.
Newtown, Friday

Parties from New York are negotiat- ing for the Ashael Gray place and also Mrs Henry Harrison's place, and if purchased they will combine both places, building handsome residence on the property and will have the grounds about his residence all nicely graded and make many other improve ments on the property. When all the work is completed that is planned they will have a vely fine summer residence and surroundings if they purchase the property.
 c. B. Read and family of Bridge
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-17

is visiting Mir and Mrs R. S. Hinman at "The Naples.
 Mrs S. E. Turpen of Fair Haven IS boarding at C. I. Sherwood's.
 Louis Goulett attended a meeting Of railroad men at Pittsfeld, last Sunday
 Fred Nc Ewen is spending a few weeks with his parents, Mir and Mrs Birdsey Mo Ewen.
 There was no service at the church, last Sunday, owing to the illness Of the pastor, Rev H. l. Thayer.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-17

the home of MT and Mrs John H. Can- dee.
 John H. Ogden.of.. Aspetuck has sold his fine pair of oxen to Mir Haw- ley of Brookfield.
 Mrs George F. Parrock is spending a few weeks in Bridgeport with her daughter, Mrs Arthur Hull.
 John H. Candee has fine pair of working horses, purchased of Hamil- ton Brothers in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-17
EaStOn.

NEWS HEREABOUTS. Attorney Livermore's family are now at their summer home here for the season.
 Mir and Mrs A. B. Emmons are en- tertaining friends from New York this week.
 Mir and Mrs Gould of Iowa spent a
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-17

few days last week. with MT and Mrs John H. Candee.
 Chales Elmore of Berea, U., has been spending several days with his sister, Mrs c. B. Tucker. Miss Ida M. Tarbell is at her home here for several weeks stay. Mrs Anna Bowdy .has returned from trip through the Berkshire Hills and | is now with Mir and Mrs c. B. Tucker. Mrs John Rowland is critically i'll at
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-17

c. B. Read and family of Bridge
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06
TWO PIONEERS ARE
AT ANNUAL REUNION
DIR. S. H. Wiley, First President
of State University, and DR..
Williams Are Present
Survivors of Party That Arrived
in lS4S Observe Sixtieth
Anniversary

BERKELEY, Dec. SIN commemora-
tion of their trip made to California so
years ago last Tuesday DR. s. II. Will
ley, first president of the College of
California, afterward the University of
California, and DR.. Henry f. Williams
celebrated the event this week Both
men made the trip in 1S4S in company
with three clergymen and three mer-
chants. DR.. Wiley was the youngest
clergyman in the party and Williams
the youngest merchant From New
York they crossed the isthmus of Pan
anna
The survivors of the original party
meet in annual gathering. The cele-
bration was held this year at the home
of Dr. Willey's daughter, Mrs. Anne B.
Pray, at the Berkeley inn, Telegraph
avenue and Bancroft way.
In spite Of his IS years, DR. Wiley
is hale and hearty and takes an active
interest in the affairs Of the university.
He recently was present at the laying
of the cornerstone of the new Doe
library and was one of the most inter
ested participants at the mass meeting
of the citizens of this city in Harmon
gymnasium to protest against the at
tempted assassination of Francis j.
Heney.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06
CHAMP CLARK TO BE
MINORITY LEADER
Missouri Representative Will
Succeed John Sharp Will
Iiams in Lower House
Urges Cooperation of Demo-
Gratis in Influencing Ma
tional Legislation

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Representa-
TIVE Champ Clark of Missouri was chos-
en- minority leader of the house Of rep
resentatives tonight at a caucus of the
democratic members of that body.
Clark's election was unanimous. His
name was suggested to the caucus by
the retiring minority leader, Senator
elect John Sharp Williams of Missis-
sippi. Resolutions were adopted thank
ing Williams for his services to the
party on the floor of the house.
In accepting the leadership Clark
said:
BY conference, by pulling together,
by regular and punctual attendance on
the sessions of the committees and of
the house, by sinking personal Jealous
les, by mutual concessions. we can ac-
complish much for the welfare OF the
country.
The chief thought in my mind on
this occasion, and always, is that in
unity there is strength, and that We
must stand together If we would in
crease the influence of the democratic
party as a factor In public affairs. feel
that now enjoy the friendship OF every
member here tonight and of every mem
ber who has right to be here tonight
The fondest wish that 1 could entertain
for myself is that on the 4th of March
will have as many friends as have
on the 9Th of December"
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06
TOWN TRUSTEES DODGE
ARRANGEMENT BY WOMEN
San Anselmo's Counselors Shift
Responsibility in Drainage
Case to Health Officer

SAN ANSELMO. Dec. 5.-Displaying
the wisdom of the serpent and dfplo-
macy that would shame an oriental the
town trustees of San Anselmo at regu-
lar meeting assembled lodged the
issue when the Ladies Improvement
club for the Bush tract came before
them to argue several matters of local
import.
With one accord the trustees de-
clared that they had no power to do
anything in the matter of sanitation
in the tract. AS a result DR.. Chapman,
the health officer, may receive all the
maledictions of the club should its de-
mands be turned down.
The Ladies Improvement club stands
pat for septic tank in the Bush tract.
The town trustees ordered that the
cesspools be enlarged and that sewer
connections be made with them.
The women demurred and also had
some things to say because the hus-
bands had submitted to the mandate.
Last night they appeared, led by the
president of the club who was armed
with petition. 1t was not necessary
TO speak, however, for the trustees lost
no time in assuring the delegation that
they were not responsible and were
powerless to act Therefore the club
will pay DR.. Chapman several visits
The first meeting is being awaited with
much interest, for 1t is reported that
the doctor favors the cesspool plan.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06
FOOTBALL PLAYER
TURNS EXPLORER
John r. GIascock Jr. Will Pene-
trate WiIdS of Tibet After
Visiting Nile Country

BERKELEY, Dec. 5.-John R. Glas-
cock Jr.. son of one of the oldest grad
yates of the university and star foot
ball player of the class of 1909, who
won honors last year by scaling the
precipitous Matterhorn of the Swiss
Alps, left today under commission
from the Royal society of England to
penetrate the wilds of Tibet. Glascock
viii reach London next month and join
a classmate, John Tyssowski. in a jour
ney TO Egypt TO explore the pyramids
and other wonders Of the Nile.
Glascock will then travel overland
to India and join the explorers and sci
entists Of the British government for
the hazardous route through in
terror Tibet The country is in state
Of revolution. and the party viii enter
the region at probably the worst time
in its modern history.
On the college gridiron young Glas-
cock won his C. having been one of
the stars of the fifteen. His father.
John Raglan GIascock, a graduate of
the university with the class of 1865,
is one of the best known attorneys in
the state.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06
QUEER PAPER SEEN
IN BROKERS' OFFICE
Document Purports to Be Petit
ton 10 Queen Victoria to
Rule America
Prisoners Effects Indicate a
Wealth of 2OO,OOO,OOO, but
He Can Not Give Bail

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.--With paper
fortune of no less than $500, 600, 900,
Samuel M. Biddison, the broker who
was arrested yesterday afternoon on a
charge of forgery, today was still a
prisoner in the Tombs, unable to raise
$10,0 900 bail
In looking over the prisoners papers
today representatives of the district at
torney's office brought to light bonds,
stocks, coupons and prospectuses run
ming in value from 500 to $4,000, 600,
and one statement was found which
gave an estimate of Biddison's total
wealth at about $2O0, 900. Much of
this was represented by claims on large
tracts Of land in various sections OF the
country.
Biddison's arrest, was an outgrowth
OF the arrest recently in Pittsburg of J.
Montef1ore Meyers on a charge of lar
ceny of four bonds of the Central coal,
lumber and construction company.
One curious paper found among Bid
dison's effects and which does not
seem to have any financial aspect pur-
ported to be petition to the then
queen of England. Victoria. To it are
attached the names of John Sherman,
Grover Cleveland, John d. Rockefeller
and seven other prominent men of the
last decade 1t reads in full as follows:
land. and His Royal Highness, the Prince
of Wales: We. the undersigned, do
earnestly beg your majesty, the most
gracious and beloved queen of England.
and his royal highness, the prince of
Wales, pardon for the ungracious act
of our forefathers of over a hundred
years ago in declaring the independ-
ence of the United States.
And now after 100 years of inde-
pendence we come before you with this
petition from humble people and ask
your forgiveness. We also acknowledge
our inability to run this government
alone, and beg of you that we NAV
have the great and glorious privilege
of being annexed to your great and
glorious domain, in order that we may
thereby enjoy all blessings of a mon
archial government, and we here and
now promise you we will never advo-
cate a measure without international
agreement"
The other names attached TO the Pc
tition were those of Marcus Hanna,
John G. Halmer, George NJ. Pullman
Simon B. Buckner, John R. Tanner, Ly-
man c. Gage and John G.. Carlisle
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
German-American League Plans
Entertainment for Youngsters
Who Are Studying German

At meeting Of the school committee
OF the German-A American league held
last night plans were made for a
Christmas celebration at which the
children in the public schools who are
studying German Will be the guests OF
honor. The celebration will include a
tree decked with gifts and picturesque
holiday festivities. 1t will be held on
December 19 at st. Marks church al
O'Farreu and Franklin streets.
Under the auspices of the league Ger
man is now being taught in six of the
grammar schools Of the city. 1t is the
intention of the organization to extend
the scope of its educational movement
TO include as many of the public
schools as possible. The members OF
the committee who. have this work in
hand are: Rev. J. F. Fuendeling, DR.
Max AIagnus. John Hermann, Caspar
Zwierlein, Adolf Koshland, II. Luede-
mann and John Simmer.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06
MOVER WANTS RELEASE
OF CONVICTED SLAYERS
Western Federation Man Is in
Nevada in the Interest of
Smith and Preston

CARSON CITY. Dec 5-Charles
Meyer. president of the western fedora
tion of miners. is spending several days
In this city in the interests of Preston
and sL Smith. the two men convicted of
the murder of John Silva, the restau-
rant keeper OF Goldfeld, during the Ia
Dor troubles there. Meyer will be
Joined in this city by Jim Burns. also
prominent western federation official
and the two men will do cOnsidera Bile
work in this city in behalf of the two
convicted men.
For some time past petitions have
peen circulated among union men ask
Ing that pardon be granted to the
prisoners, and it is said that nearly half
million names have been signed to
these petitions.
Everything possible has been done
and now that the supreme court has
decided that the two men are not en-
titled to new trial 1t Is up to the
board of pardons to aid them in their
efforts for freedom. 1t is said that If
the appeal to the board is without avail
that writ of error will be filed in the
supreme court of the state against their
former decision and in that way an en-
deavor will be made to get another
hearing before the highest court in the
case.