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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
THE LEVY BILL.

Some people seem inclined to criti-
else the legislators because they
haven't passed cart load of bills
during the. present extraordinary ses-
sion. while at the same time these
same critics viii say that the extra
session should not have been called.
Wen, It is quite certain that no bills
would have been passed had the ses-
zion not been called, but the one bill
which was the primary purpose of the
cali has been passed by both houses
and VIII become a law. This bill is
u more importance than the average
Individual thinks. 1t will keep recall
eiltant Republican and designing
DeHlocratic courts and other levying
boaies from depressing the people
81 extrayagance and high levles. 1t
e said that 1t won't affect Marion
county and that Is true so long as we
have the right kind of men in Office
mt We never know what may happen
IL politics SO the tax payers will feel
last i little more at ease when they
sfisB that the law stands between
them and exorbltapt tax leyies 1t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.

PARKERsBURG. w. va. Feb. 21.-
Miss Lucy Rounds. of this city. who
recently went 10 Pittsburg to secure
employment. has mysteriously disap-
peared and 1t Is believed that she has
met with foul play in the Smoky City
Mrs. Carrie Rounds. mother of the
girl, left yesterday afternoon for Pitts
burg to make an investigation. She
received letter from a young mnn
named Spencer at Pittsburg stating
that her daughter had been murdered
in a hotel there.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
psoeREss in PRESTON.

That the county of Preston IS talk
ing advanced steps along educational
lines is evidenced by the following
very interesting announcement of
County superintendent A. W. Carrico:
IN view Of the fact that the work
done in our public schools is seldom
seen except by teachers and pupils,
and those engaged in school work.
and in order that the people may
have an, opportunity of seeing what
IS being done in general way, and
to create a better school sentiment
Throughout the county, would sug-
gest an educational exhibit to be held
some time in the month OF June The
following plan has been suggested:
Let the teachers ip the town as we'll
asthe country schools, REQUIRE their
pupils to prepare work of some kind
ON any subject they may wish, such
as composition, letter writing, drawing
work on any Of the branches taught
"a the schools or any special line OF
work. Each pupil to give name, age,
name Of teacher and school, the work
u be collected by the school term,
and left in charge of the secretary
u the Board Of Education.
Sometime during the month OF
June an educational meeting will be
held in each district, at which time
and place the work can be exhibited.
Amy inquiries relative to this matter
vim be cheerfully answered. Trust
ing that this work may meet the ap-
prevail OF the teachers throughout the
county, and that our schools may
make advancement along all lines"
It seems to US that other counties
Is the State could profit by Preston's
example and thus arouse more general
interest in the work of the country
schools, The plan Is certainly worth
thinking about and we take pleasure
IL submitting 1t for consideration.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
CARDINAL GIBBONS
AND [ 0GAL Or ION

Not often would / request anybody
to read those vague, deception Adv
articles appearing in our daily papers
paid for by saloon men at regular ad
yertlsing rates. But request al
who have access to yesterdays West
Virglnian to read the article entitled
mo Local OPTION For 1t will re
veal as clearly as sunlight how these
saloon men make eminent ministers
and published financial statements
speak in favor OF the saloon. On yes
terday's article Cardinal Gibbons is
quoted as saying:
Local option should under no cir
cumstances apply to this city"
81 maintain that high license is the
only solution to the problem"
After some contention as to how
Cardinal Gibbons stood on the pro
posed Local Option" law in Maryland
a committee waited on him to get his
exact views. and he gave them clear
cut. personally signed statements as
follows:
Il believe that the right OF the peo-
pie to determine by the operation of
the local option law whether saloons
shall, or shall not. be closed within
their respective communities is in
harmony with the American principle
~ ro,f oo,,n,r roant
while I do not wish to be under
stood as having In any degree chang
ed my opinion that 1t is neither FEAST
BILE nor wise, under present conditions,
to attempt prohibition throughout the
whole extent of large city like Balti-
more, yet If the people of ward of
the city, especially in a residential
section, or of q rural county. desire to
vote out saloons. they should have the
opportunity of so doing; and I hear
tily approve the present movement In
Maryland to secure local-option law
which,will give that right.
"Where the people do not attempt
to close their saloons. or decide to
vote to retain them, I am. as previ-
ously stated. in favor Of high license
and rigid restrictions. but not as a
substitute for. nor in opposition to.
local option as above Defined"
/ publish this not to show how Car
dinal Gibbons really stands on the
question. but to show how grossly and
unreseredly our saloon people are
misrepresenting the facts. They take
the middle of the sentence, apart from
its beginning or conclusion, as the
best way to enlighten the voters of
Fairmont. Will not our voters resent
such an insult to their Intelligence?
Adv. 2.2l.OS. G. D. SMITH.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
Social Club

Continued from Page One.)
lowing officers to retain all fees col
lected up to $4,000 in stead of $1,000
as provided in the ball. Strother
made a further amendment to give
officers all up to $4,000. StrIckling
fought both amendments saying their
object was to kill the bill. Both
amendments were beaten. STROLLER
moved to strike out the amendment
requiring officers bonds to be ap-
proved by the tax commissioner. The
amendment prevailed after a lively
debate. On motion OF StrIckling the
bill was amended so that the officers
will retain all fees up to $1,000 in.
stead OF 81 900. A score OF other
amendments were made by friends of
the bill which are designed to
strengthen it. Several efforts were
made to adjourn the House. but 1t
stuck to the work until 5:45 and COM
pleted the work of amending the bill.
The bill was made special order for
p. m. Friday.
House bill No. 90. the staunton paw
ing bill, passed to the third reading.
Senate bill No. 5. McDermott's rail-
road bill, was read first time and
ordered to second reading.
For An Annual Session.
At the morning session Cooper Of
fered resolution for an amendment
to the constitution providing for an
annual session of the legislature. The
House substituted the resolution
which passed the Senate Wednesday
creating the Virginia debt commits
sion for their own measure and pass
ed It by vote of AZ to 30.
Mitchell. a member OF the mine In
vestlgating committee, introduced
House bill No. 3S. measure designed
to regulate labor unions. 1t forbids
any person or combination OF persons
from using force. threats or intimida-
ton to prevent persons from working
in mines, but it provides that 1t shall
not be construed to prevent any TWO
or more persons associated in labor
union from using lawful arguments
and moral suasion to induce persons
not to work. 1t is also made unlawful
for any person to intimidate officers
and members of labor unions from
lawful discharge of their duties.
House bill No. sS, the new eduea-
tIonal code, passed. The new form
of ballot law was passed from first to
second reading.
Another Exemption Measure.
In the Senate Campbell introduced
a resolution providing for an amend
ment to the constitution exemptinG
farm products and personal property
to the value of 5000 from taxation. 1t
lies over one day.
House bill No. IS. eliminating gen
eral history from the school course,
caused much debate and was killed.
Senator White introduced resolu-
tion requesting West Virginia sena.;
tors and Representatives tonne thelr
: z 4 D.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
WILL ENCOURAGE TEACHERS.

The Grafton Republican takes the
right view of the bills relative to the
value Of school diplomas just passed
by the Legislature. 1t says:
The educational bill, which becomes
law with the governors signature,
and which provides that graduates Of
State Normals and of the educational
department OF the State University
shall be ENTITLED to No. teachers
certificates for a term OF five years
following date of diploma, should
prove a mighty good thing for the
schools of West Virginia. 1t should
encourage teachers to take the Nor
NAL or University course. and Incl.
dentally will help all the Normal
Schools and the department of tho
university that is devoted to the train.
ing of teachers. There are many
teachers in the schools Of the State
at this time who never took a normal
or teachers training course. The
new law will be sure to raise the
STANDARD of education throughout the
State, and teachers who never have
had the opportunity OF or inclination
to take such course VIII now have
big inducement to do SO. All in all,
the new law is very commemorate
one and is bound to result in great
good to the schools.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
Quaist Sayings
OF GEORGE ABE IN THE COUNTY
CHAIRMAN TO sE HERE TO
ROW NIGHT.

The County Chairman to the candi-
date THE day after the election
the question is not. did you make a
clean and dignIaed race, but did you
wing"
Hacker to Wheeler-"You're only
the candidate, your job is to lay low
and follow instructions?
ON Wheeler Informing Hacker, the
Chairman. that he is going to give up
the race ON account OF being in love
with his opponents daughter. Hacker
says: "a woman, II she is any goCI,
never falls in love with gutter"
wheeler-"What do you know about
love, you case hardened old bachelor?
Bachelors are the ones
that know all about it. they know wha-
It is for the other fellow to get The
girl"
sassarras, the local touch of color
whats the use of being free ii you
have to work all the timer"
Hackler-"And when the frost Is on
the pumpkin, as Bill (shaEespeare)
says"
wheeler-"No, no: that ant Bill.
that's that young fellow Riley, over
in Indiana"
Hackler-"whell, 1 knew it was
some good man that said It,"
wheeler-When informed that he
can win the election by proving that
Rlgby used money not belonging to
him, says: That's a nice prospect.
go out and denonnce my future faith
erin-law as a thief"
Hackler-"You are net marrying the
whole family, are you?"
Hackler-"This campaign will max
an ordinary Indian massacre lo1S like
a quilting party, and there Is no use
fighting with boxing gloves VIXEN the
other fellow 50 using a meat AK"
WheeIer-"We can't overcome three
hundred majority in this county"
Hackler-"Thats no way for a can
dilate to talk-c!aim everything
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
Are Meeting
At Hitchcock
BASEBALL MAeNATEs, CLUB
OWNERS AND SPORTING
WRITERS HOLD
MEETING.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Feb. 2l,-
Baseball magnates of national prom
lnence. as we'll as club owners, man
ayers and sporting writer's from
every city of the Southern Association
circuit, are in Little Rock to-day for
the associations meeting. which will
be made the occasion for the great
est baseball festival over held in the
South.
To-day's programme opens with a
luncheon to be followed by short
business session Of the association
directors and a theater party. The
programme for tomorrow and Sunday
has been arranged as follows by the
directors of the Little Rock club:
Saturday. 1880 a, m.-Trip to Hot
Springs in private cars as guests Of
the Rock Island railroad. Arriving in
Hot Springs. the visitors will be met
by a Hot Springs delegation with
carriages. to escort the Southern
league magnates to places of interest
at the Arkansas resort. 70 noon
Luncheon at Arlington hotel. follow.
ed by further sightseeing. 800
Return to Little Rock. p. NJ
Meeting OF the league directors for
the completion OF all unfinished bust.
ness. p. m.-Banquet.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
FOR ENLIGHTENMENT.

ELKINs. W. va, Feb. 21.-George
H. Gates. formerly engaged in the
horse exchange business here, was in
dicted by the grand jury here for en-
bezzlement. The Indictment was bas-
ed on evidence furnished the Jury by
NJ. NJ. Brown, lumberman, who put
$1,000 into the business, Gates fur.
nishing him with notes endorsed by
Gates, as security. When Brown went
to collect these notes he alleges he
found they had already been paid.
Gates is now believed to be in New
York.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21

as the minor leagues are concerned,
will be a prominent visitor at this
meeting. 1t is thought that Presi-
dent Pulliam, of the National league,
and President johnson, of the Ameri-
can league, will also be present. Rea-
gan, Bostons royal rooter, will be an
other prominent guest. Nearly every
baseball town in the league circuit
will be represented by baseball writ
ers. 1t is estimated that slxty-fve will
sit down to the big Saturday night
banquet.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21

has been estimated that this one law
will save to the people Of some of the
counties about $1.5OO,OOO, hence II
that we're the only act of the Legisla.
ture at the extra session 1t would not
have been in vain. But other good
measures have been passed and we
believe more will be passed and that
in the round up the people will feel
that their interests have been pretty
well cared for by their law makers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21

There is reason to believe that the
Senate will ratify the new arbitration
treaties which the President is pre-
pairing to send in. the French treaty
having been submitted already. This
is as 1t should be. The United States
has always stood first in setting to the
world the example OF submitting to
arbitration rather than go to war, and
no man has done more to promote the
worlds peace than Theodore Roose-
welt.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
QUEENS MOTOR CAR
RUNS OVER A CHILD

ROME, Feb. 21.-An automobile in
which Dowager queen Margherita was
driving yesterday ran over flve-year-
old girl, who was only slightly injured.
The Queen alIghted from the automo
bile, lifted the child in her arms and
drove with her to the hospital. She
then sent for the mother and present
ed the child with big doll, which was
put in the little bed next to her.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
May bio From Exposure.

MARION. Ohio. Feb. 21.-Mrs. Hem
ry Yletley, aged So, who disappeared
yesterday from a local sanitarium ~,
lowing an operation, was located last
night at her home at crestline. After
hiding in the west End Wednesday
night she begged money to purchase
a ticket to crestline. Physicians sp3
the exposure win kill her.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21

The old fight OF commerclalism ver-
sus scenic beauty is on again in Con-
Eress and Niagara Falls hangs in the
balance. II you value the beauty of
the falls write your Congressman not
to permit the Alexander bill to pass.
The trusts want the water power and
care nothing for the beauty of the
Falls.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
THROUGH THREE STATES.

sCoTTDALE, Pa.-orders have
been issued for starting No. / plant
of the American Sheet and Tin Plate
Company and the work of getting the
plant in running order was begun i'm
mediately,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
Peoples Forum
oId Fashioned ouIItIna,

BARRAcKvILLE, W. Va, Feb. 81.
Editor West Virginian:
1 wish to report an all day old fash.
toned quilting which took place at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E.
Conway, on Thursday, February 18th.
1908.
The invited guests began to arrive
at an early hour and In q short time
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21

PRICE LIST OF NINE. YALE's
HEALTH REMEDIES AND
BEAUTY sPEcIALTIEs.
Internal Health Remedies.
Nine. Yale's Fruitcura. per bot.
tie $500
Nine. Yale's Blood Tonic. per
bottle ......... .$l.00
Nine. Yale's Complexion Tab
lets e slzes) per box. soc.
and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 800.
Nine. Yale's Hepa-Rena Pills,
for liver and kidneys, per bot.
tie Recommendations. Soc
Nine. Yale's ola-Balma (intesti.
nal lubrlcanD per bottle. 81
Nine. Yale's Laxative-Cathartic
Pills, per bottle csc
| Nine. Yale's Fertilizer Tablets,
(two sizes), per box, soc
and ...,............ $1.00
Mime. Yale's Digestive Tab
lets. 1.-TWO sIzes) per box, soc
and ......"........ $100
Toilet Requisites and Natural
Heautiffers.
Nine. Yale's Almond Blossom
Complexion Cream e sizes),
per jar, soc and ........ $1,OO
Nine. Yale's Massage Cream e
sizes) per jar, soc and $500
Nine. Yale's Complexion Soap,
per cake .,s.......... Csc
Nine. Yale's Magical Secret.
per bottle ..,....... $3.50
Nine. Yale's Skin Food (two
sizes) per jar, $3.50 and $500
Nine. Yale's Bust Food 1.-TWO
sizes) per jar, $3.50 and $500
Nine. Yale's Lily Skin whiten-
er. per bottle ........... $1.OO
Nine. Yale's Lily Skin Refner.
per bottle ........... $1OO
Nine. Yale's Elixir of Beauty
per bottle .......... S1.OO
Nine. Yale's Rlrsh of Youth.
per bottle ............. $500
Nine. Yale's y-'c'ct Talcum
Powder, per bottle ...... 25c
Nine. Yale's Compassion Pow.
der (Aesh, white. pink and
brunette) per box ...... 5Oc
Nine. Yale's Tooth Powder, per
bottle ....,.,.. 25c
Nine. Yale's Sweet Violet
Breath Tablets. per bottle 25c
Nine. Yale's Complexion Brush,
each ........'....,.. $l.OO
Nine. Yale's washrag (raw silk,
special manuiacture) each SOC
CRANES DRUG STORE.
Agent for the Above.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21

shfuence 70 secure The creation 81 !
n iona bureau > mines me dog
iaw was made 5seIal order for Frs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21
FATHER KILLED BY GOOD NEWS.

TOLEDO, Ohio. Feb. 81. : Romeo
Burns, lumberman and Civil war vet
eran. dropped dead at his home in syl-
vania, near here. when informed by
physicians that his son, who was In
jured in the Inter-Urban wreck in this
city Saturday night, was out OF danger
and would recover. The father had
watched over his son almost CONSTANT
ly since the accident.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21

MARION, ohio.-When Mrs. Samuel
Rhodes arrived home from oaktown,
Ind, where she attended the funeral
of her sister Mrs. William Wiley, she
received a telegram saying the latters
husband had died OF grief. The two
had been married over half u century.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21

ELKINs, W. va.-George H. Gates,
who formerly conducted horse ex-
change here. was indicted by the grand
jury for embezzlement. Gates is said
to be in New Cork.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21

Bracelets make a very acceptable
Valentine; newest styles at SCOTS. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21

Miss Emma Parks. of the w. V. u,
is spending a few days at her home
on Locust avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-21

ELKINs, W. va.-Closing It's second
annual convention the West Virginia
Hardware Association elected as on
GERS: n. B. Fry, Reyser. president; W.
A. Vance, Clarksburg, and Robert
Smith, Ronceyerte, vice Presidents;
Leslie Hawkey, shinnston secretary
and treasurer charieston was select.
ed as the next meeting place
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
SONS OF REVOLUTION
ANNUAL, MEETING FOR. ALABAMA
 IS WE'LL ATTENDED.
At Yearly Gathering Omcial Reports Received and officers Elected Work Done Formally Advised
 to Members.

At the regular annual meeting of the Society of the Sons of the Revolution of the State of Alabama held last night at the home of the President, William Hardwick Ruth, I27 Clayton Street, members in numerous attendance hearo official reports and selected officers.
 Minutes for the last year were read and inc Secretary of the Board of Managers. Dr. Thomas M. owen, offered the report of the work of the society, particularly as to the location Of graves. It was also mentioned that Dr. Dunbar Rowland had organized a society In Mississippi, and the removal of Frank c. Baugh to Indianapolis was noted.
 An appropriation of s1o to James M. Montgomery. General Secretary, was voted.
 To the triennlal meeting of the So- ciety in Washington. April 27-2S, the delegates elected are Senators Johnston and Bankhead. William NJ. Marks. B.. J Baldwin and Wirt Webb.
 Following is a copy of the list of of- dcers elected at the meeting last night:
 Past President, James Edward Webb, Esq. Birmingham; President William Hardwick Ruth, Montgomery; First Vice President, Dr. Benjamin James Baldwin, Montgomery; Second Vice President Samuel Blackburn Marks, Jr.. Montgomery; Secretary, Treasurer and Historian. Thomas McAdory Owen. LL., D., Montgomery; Assistant Secre- tary, Joseph Williams Holt, Montgom cry: Registrar. Walter Burton Fisk, Montgomery; Surgeon. Dr. Edward Pu- laski Lacey. Bessemer.
 Board of Managers Un addition to the oficers-Richard Grimm Banks, James Holtzclaw Kirkpatrick, John Archer Fillmore, Robert Tyler Goodwin. David Johnston, Warren Stone Reese. Walter D. Seed, Sr Ellis Burnett, Ad- dison R. Harvey Richard B. Kelley J. l. Mckinney. Wm. Matthews Marks, Samuel H. Westcott.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
HOB0ES CONTRIBUTE
 TO 1910 MOVEMENT

It would appear that all of the ho- boes in the country are in sympathy with the "100. 900 in 191oo" movement being instituted so vigorously in this city.
 As if by common agreement they have collected in Montgomery ana ap- near to be striving to swell the num- Der of the city's population by their presence.
 These men, termed in police par . lance vagrants, belong not to the class of the idly rich but are yet rich In idIeness. There is, however. law that desiginates as crime the con tinuous lack of occupation. Thus 1t Is that so many of these transient citizens, instead of being registered at one of the fashionable hotels of the city. have their names inscribed upon the docket book at police headquar- ters.
 Within the past several days more <. arrests on the charge of Vagrancy bavs bAen made than for all other offenses combined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
MANY MEN EMPLOYED.
Tennessee Company is Giving Work to
 All Corners.


 All Corners.
 Birmingham April 2-(Special.)-It is stated upon good authority that the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company may put on a large night and day force in the steel plant where inn m6nse improvements are being made. Almost every man applying for em- ployment is being accommodated. When the whistle blew Wednesday for the close of the day the number of men leaving the big works was noticeably larger than h4retotorA, Tes men were i'm good humor on the first day of the new kind of labor and indications that everything will be pleasant until the inn movements have been put in are bright.
 A large number of men who have bAen working in the mines in the Pratt division for the Tennessee Company, have been applying for work in the steel plant and are being accommodate Ad right along. Others who have not ing to do because of shutdown In hther sections of the district are com ing to Ensley for employment
 rhe prospects are for completion of the work before the time stated. The