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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-12


lied under the stars and stripes, but
has been from the first distinguishes
by American freedom, union, agrees,
stveness, and efficiency. 1t IS all the
more American because it became so
in the determined eff
fort to return to the original standard
ot Christ and the Apostles.
Our business as religious people is
to take the place Of leadership in
making America Christian. In the
dark. days of. the Sixties. when broth
ers in the flesh fought one another.
there was no demon Of war powerful
enough to divide this Brotherhood:
bound by the unity of the Spirit. Our
record. of, a hundred beautiful, years
demonstrates our supreme efficiency
to lead the Churches OF Christ of God't,
great universal body into perfect Eel
lowship and unity, to the end that
America may be made Christian, that
Fair Christian Columbia may clothe
the world as the Bride of Christ.
No organization on the continent
has done so much vita the same re-
sources as have the Disciples OF
Christ. orG Centennial at Pittsburg
should see, to- At sthatiwe are started
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-12


Tieg fsFissp took occasion to ssg I'm
ais sermon on Sunday that the move.
nent "a be celebrated this week In
the city Of Pittsbursi Is 9 distinctly
EN- American movement that the Dis
Iciples OF Christ recognize the fact thai
there were Ehrdstiang IN AmericS be-
fore the beginning If the Restoration
movement. But the fact remains that
there was no dist4nctiyely American
Christianity a hundred years ago, but
to.a1y- every church, Including Rc-
man Catholics. lis more or less Ameri-
|eaulged.
1t Is not a boast but a fact, that we
ARE coming to the Centennial Of the
only prominent religious body in this
country, one that was not, only organ
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-12

on a still more glorious period of
Americanlztng the Christians and
christianizing the Americans.
The other day-you had a demonstra-
ton that Fairmont loves the, old flag.
Our people are ready to listen to n
plea for Christianity adapted to our
free institutions and to the principles
of the declaration of Independence.
Americans andl 1oyera OF liberty
are getting tired of religious systems
modelled after the political institutions
OF the old world.
The EvangeElstic campaign Of this
church to be fully inaugurated Sun
lay October "a, will honor both a
Christian and thoroughly American
movement. We have.a right to ak
pect the sympathy and help; of ast
lovers of religious liberty and tolera-
tlop, NE, nave a man who will. pre-
sept the message in Twentieth cen'
fury American dress. You may de
tect in the sermons, a Washingtpniap
dignity, a Jetferson!an style, a Lin
colntan simplicity. and ell held to-
gether by a Rooseveltian Square
deal"
]. -. s, $ RERoRTER.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-12
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Ss talon 1904 Rtlst \ "a "a,
5RAsfI1N GT6 nm Oct. i22.zlp henor
& Of the return et Af1lisl
iSr4 Gan lion q 1sahof,
rho ss been d EaFop etpdy tnS So9;
:ssisn4aI ID boz spnd Itlpns nnSpt Ietit1,
lss crest parede ara tation 6f
me labpr organic tlohj OF the East
he'd today. j bor hpionS Of many
were repre- eTt u The day, Will
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BooT HsWLIE I;TlEMs

on excitement at our town Is VERY.
Ifnteres ting. Location No. i Is made
ON M. Nfmsai suzumss farm and the.
timber IS being placed on the ground.
one iocatiSsa has been made on Mr..
Joe Aahcratt and the rig will be placed
on the ground the first OF next week.
This farm comes up to the edge Of our
little town. The Joe Bartlett NO. I Is
a good producer. Bartlett No. 2 is err
pected to come in at any time. Every
thing has been taken up around here
and we wonder IL prosperity has at
last struck. AS 1t has been said, our
Godforsaken town. Some few that
nea their farms back. slage received
nice little bonus for their lease. II
will not be long until Boothsvifle Will
know how much oil is below, There
is quite number of companies repre-
scented in. leases here.
Mr.. Noah Newbrough and wife, Mr..
Jim Currey and wife, MT. Isaac Harr
and wife, all of Harmony Grove, pass
ed through our town Sunday morning
II
en- route to Anderson Hollow to spend
the dizzy in viewing the shinnston oil
field. Some of the Fairmont people
Iare getting some nice oil leases
around our town,
As much and as hard as some aave
reported and worked this section to
be gas territory they are about to
fail in making it so. because the gas
sers on the Franklin farm are being
Euncapped and tools are being moved
hack for the purpose of going after
the real stuff. 1t looks to a man up
tree that this vicinity is not a gas
territory. Hurrah for Fairmont fell
lows! They are, rushing up derrick
in. our vicinity which will in all prob
ability test our side of the hill. Hurry
up, boys. we need. tae grease.
Mr.. Joe Ashcraft and wife and Mrs
Fsata Core and daughter have return
ed from Ohio where they had been
visiting friends. and relatives.
Mr.. John A. Russell and wife wer'-
at .McAlpin Sunday. the guest of Nu-
zam brothers.
Mr.. J.. C. Nuzum has returned from
the Mountains and. reports quite a
good time.
Mr.. O.. o. Morrow and son, of Nc
Gee, visited MT. g. w. Hsrr. the for
mers brother-in.law, Saturday.
It beats the band how business
keeps up. ~. ,, ~
Mr.. James Burnett, of our town.
who has been. working at Pittsburg.
returned home Friday, accompanied
wife wife. Mr.. Burnett mas the best
of wishes through his future life from
all. of his friends.
Mr.. Scott Goodwin, OF Tappen, and
Miss Tobitha Weaver, of our city,
were married Saturday evening. They
are given the best OF wishes through
LIE. ,,.. t..na...
Mr.. Ben Tucker and Miss Sis swt-
ger, both of Eldora, were united in
marriage lust few days ago. Mr..
and Mrs Tucker are receiving many
congratulations, ....-
THOMAS.
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LlvEa LOST.
Al AWful Tpli contested ~ cor.
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+ II people COULD only understand
"a q. On slnterna1
dfsessEse tl,at external applications can
n5ot cue tiley, would not need to be
~ Z aso; aa,ostt this maiaIfys
N, IN nagfeeted, ,paYes the way
ogIteTts 49, 3 for cons nm Hon at the
ic.nEt n Millions d. lives every year.
Va n ifarrfh NAV: bs cured, ~ the right
,ras.:a fi,e,,t ~ employed. &. 4
scatag+h IS caused by general dis
aa 1ss statezof the system which leads
ss,r,,-noniy. tos.4anpeytng endl perhaps
ssr,nns local conditions, which may,
move 4 fertile breeding ground for
re$sJ,s OF consumption. External Fem-
sIltass giye but temporary ease
The only way 10, successfully treat
eata1rh Is iby, employing q medicine
which e absorbed and carried by the
blood TO all Farts. ef tre system, SO
that the mucous membrane or inter-
III jsiSin9 IN. the body fgtonsd up end
,,ss,sa csna,1ie Of resisting the infec.
& con s,,nr;,ss3n- and otber-1lls4
= ga4 4: - .st,s,.. s,,,,,... yts.i
~. nave. q reaaeag, prepared from
rs, osIotlon..,of "a physialan,4wha
.sss. t11Irlg3 ears4et1ldiel aai made ca
4..;.,h ] snac4aIty and whose record
1, ~. j natientarestered "a health in ev-
orJ,, =, "a, .,,ht,,, Is trsatnent WAS ,tol-
a;. I,resertSt. .Tat 1anedy IL
: a;s,,aI Tone.,..,;9 sage go, posi-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-12
prssIdsnt Tatt,s Father Won Fame as

PRECEDENT; Taft.s Father Won Fame as
= #,t.,j3,,.y. q. pipEema+.s y $s,,.
In ..ssTae Recollections Of An AmeEf-
can Diplomats. WIFE. which form an
entertaining feature, OF The pelnea-
tor for November. the writer pays the
following .triputeslto the father OF
president Tasti7 .1.ss 5,,.,c! s:.-:., -
|: American ambassadors in. Europe
have come any haze gone some OF
them so rich that the sovereign him
self, has felt enns,aFatiVelx ;poor; be
sidls them, but, the fame and stand
ards Of james Russell Lpwelh Iqhl.
Hay and Andrew, p White have en-
5dnred above all others and will dos
tor many years to. come, as represent
ing the simplicity and genuine worth
which Europe, in its, thoughtful mipds'
seeks seeks with longing eyes in America,
says the. writer. And in this list I
ijEoufd Include' Alphonso, Taft the
presidents. father who vas our, en-
vow, In Russia during. the corona alton
OF Alexander. H.. yand. left an imRres-
sion upon the country which NO sue
5eeedlng American has been able to
aftace. ..-,,-, az. arc +s-i .':&
I, I.learped, this when H.: was tleEe
years before the son had risen to a
place where he could she'd any lu|teI
upon his fathers name.
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500 REWARD 500.

The readers Of tflisupaper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is CatafTh. Hairs Catarrh Cure
is ths onyl positive cure now known
to tho medical fraternity. Catarrh be
Ing a sonstituIonal disease requires
a constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrt Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly; upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system, thereby de-
stroylng the foundation OF the disease
and giving the patler strength by
building up the constitution and assist.
ing nature in doing its work. The
nr0nrietors have SO much faith in it's
curative powers that they offer One
HUNDRED Dollars 70 any case that It
fails to- enre. Send for list Of testi.
moniaAs. 5000
Address F. j.. CHENEY, & CO.,
Toledo Ohio.
Take Hairs Family Pills for consti.
patton. n ''a"~ ''s =
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I 81 - M 40 Box suppeEEt4 ~; s4....ss
Ice cream and CAKE VIII be {. f9r sale
the Dog sppper at the Re- Me p 2
All is morrow egeptngs Al Wem9erss
OF YEaneta Council are urged 70 pre-
F5fs q BOX. coRee VIII Do served to
those having boxss. The public Is
cordially invited to atten4
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-12
Fall and Winter
Samples

Beautiful shades in grays or any
otehr shade you want. Prices are
low compared to others.
$3.50 and up. Styles are up to
date. suits. overcoats. Ratncoats.
Fancy Vests made to measure. Guar
anteed to fit. Call at the Barber Shop.
Cleaning and pressing done.
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FooTERs DYE WORKS.
Phone 10.

Ladies' and genrlemens wearing ap,
parel OF every description claaned OF
dyed and rein1shed by the latest and
most approved methods. Feathers.
Gloves. Wraps and the most delicate
fabrics and colors treated satisfact1r
lily. ANY article from ribbons to car
pets. Our wagon Will call for and de
liver all goods when desired. Phone
.. Z II. IL.
w. J. WALSH,
AGENT. FaIrmont
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Not to know whether Or NOT there
are, any important" ads. in to-day's
paper. to. be. reckless of your personal
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Missionary Meeting. ,..s.s. =,
A very intereat ling Meeting was acid
~ the ogeign Missionary Society at
The Diamond streelM. E. Church, Sun
das afternoon,s ct tbree5aaclock.
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Afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Emma
stsaleJ on ssrcfaat stFsets
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Evening star., 1909-05-04

known, and that of course. explains ms
present trip. He abandoned western
trip to make this trip. showing desire
to invest his days to the best advantage.
He knows the west and the west him,
but in the south he is stranger ABOUT
whom the people are pleasantly curious
So he hies him to the land of sunshine
and democratic votes.
He is not a day too soon for his pur-
poses. He will find that the old aavorite
despite three defeats, still has many
friends in that quarter. 1t is going 10
be no easy matter to dslodge Mr.. Bryan,
if. indeed. the thing is possible. Ihe
peerless leaders, voice is still unimpalred,
his vocabulary still rich and copious. his
smile still winning. and that equipment
has always capitalized in the south al
hundred cents on the dollar.
The anti-Bryan democrats after their
defeat at Denver explained it by saying
that they had permitted Mr.. Bryan 10
get the start of them. particularly In
the south. that had they gone to work.
as he did, Immediately after the Parker
fiasco they might have checkmated him
and forced compromise man for the
race against Judge Taft. Gov. johnson $
show that that mistake is not
to be repeated: that if delegates are for
early candidates, as worms are for early
birds he intends to catch few. But
can he catch enough to control the next
national convention! Mr.
BRYAN, we may be sure. will soon be on
his trail.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Bows and Boats.

Surely II there is the least doubt to
the Commissioners power to regulate the
hiring OF boats so to lessen the danger
to children the fact should be ascer-
tained quickly and if possible the de-
ficiency remedied by legislation. The cor
poratiop counsel says that in his opinion
the Commissioners can prescribe mini
mum age limit to prevent the letting OF
boats to juveniles who cannot be trusted
alone on the water. But at the same time
he indicates sufficient doubt to sug-
gest that the regulation framed in ac-
cordance with the present demand for
such a rule may be resisted and brought
to a court test. 1t Is unfortunate that il
could not have been tested to finality in
advance of the opening of the boat-let-
ting season. Already one life has been
sacrificed because of the lack of a regu-
lation and II is to be feared that others
may be lost in consequence of the dis
position of the boat owners to let their
craft to all comers with the price if an
effective limit is not established by law
Parental warnings are not sufficiently
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Making Ewes at the South.

Attention Mr.. Bryan. to the following
dispatch from Richmond, announcing the
presence there of Gov. Johnson of Minne-
sofa:
GOV. Johnson has abandoned his speech.
making itinerary in the west for the pur-
pose of bringing Mrs. Johnson through
the south. The trip is being made both
for recreation and pleasure. The party
spent today and tonight at the Jefferson
Hotel. They will go on to Old Point Com
fort tomorrow morning.
GOV Johnson will probably remain in
the Old Dominion for several days The
party spent today in viewing the historic
places of interest in and about the city.
Gov. Johnson, when seen al his hotel
tonight. refused to discuss politics. He
says he is out of politics, at least tenn
porarily. He expresses himself as i'm
menseiy pleased with the south At his
own request. there was no demonstration
made in his honor in Richmond. where he
has many friends and admirers.
Business. Mr.. Bryan. as sure as you are
born. Note the refusal to talk politics.
Note the request that no fuss be made
over him. And then note how immensely
pleased he is with the south. That pleas
ure Will continue. The governor is GER
tain TO be pleased with every part of the
south he explores. He is going TO be sur
prised at the development Of that section.
and delighted with the prosperity he wit
nesses on every hand. OF such is the
kingdom Of politics. The ambitious poll
tician, with an eye TO delegates. is the
master of such sentiments, and knows
when and where and how TO express them.
Coy. Johnson Is taking time by the
forelock. II he is 10 hope TO lead his
!. party in the next presidential contest
ne must play for votes in the south. The
happy hunting grounds are there lie Ii
q stranger there. He must make timseli
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Figures and the Income Tax.

The income tax debate in the Senate
should not become too technical. 1t Is
subject dear TO the hearts of lawyers.
They like it. and. with relish turn 1t
around inside out, and upside down
Senator y will pile his desk high with
books read from them at length and
interpret what he reads with many COM
ments Senator Il. sitting across the
wide aisle, will take the same books.
read the same cases and the decisions,
ard fortify the very opposite contention.
This is very interesting to the two SEN
ators and to all lawyers. but it leaves
laymen-the great bulk of the people
cold and uninformed. Their question
mains unanswered And until that ques-
tion is answered. and to the satisfaction
of the everyday man. much valuable
time will be wasted.
The question is. does wealth pay its
share of taxation? Has it become, in a
way. a deadhead in our governmental
enterprise? Or is that charge a mere
mouth filling cry of political orators?
Advocates of an income tax assert and
insist that wealth shrks: that the poor
are the burden bearers; that good deal
of the public discomfort grows out of
the popular belief that the rich are ia
vored by legislation in many ways, but
particularly in the matter of taxation
Mr.. Bailey. who is no clamorer against
the rich. expressed the belief in his
speech in the Senate the other day that
an income tax would serve an excellent
purpose in softening the antagonism
which is far too pronounced between la
Dor and capital. =
Now, is this not a question of figures?
And should the figures not be cast up and
authoritatively presented? Mr.. Borah
touched this point yesterday, and drew
the fire of his opponents. debate linn
tied somewhat to this line would be of
greater help than one dealing in large
measure with nice legal distinctions. Legal
arguments go over the heads of the great
majority, but the multiplication table is
within reach of all. The man who will
of value to the whole tariff discussion.
If wealth is not shirking it should not
be pursued. If it is, it should. The origin
of the charge. and the populistic support
and circulation it has received, do not SO
much matter. There Is such a charge,
and republicans as we'll as democrats and
populists believe it. Nothing is palmer,
therefore. than that it must be met i'm a
form which all can understand Wealth
should lead in the effort to have the case
presented in all of it's aspects. II wealth
is already paying it's share it should not
be further assessed. Class legislation
with wealth the victim is as undesirable
as class legislation with wealth the bene-
ficiary.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
The Presidents Position.

President Taft is in favor of the Payne
bill. He approves of the Senate commit
tees amendments to the Payne bill. He
is thoroughly dissatisfied with everything
his party in Congress has done up to
date. He will sign the bill his party
sends to him. If any such bill as is now
indicated reaches him he will veto it, He
favors an income tax He doubts the ad
visibility Of an income tax at this time
His party in Congress thoroughly under
stands his wishes. He has refrained
from going into particulars when visited
by those who are putting the tariff bill
into shape. And so it goes. Reports as
to the Presidents position are thick as
leaves. The public has but to make it's
choice.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Saving Water Power.

From the New York Tribune.
President Taft is going about the busi-
ness of conserving the nations water
power in the right way. His first step is
to find out how much there is to conserve
and in what parts of the country 1t is to
be found. AS the geological survey has
men in it's service who are we'll qualified
for the work of making this inventory,
the task has been assigned to that bu-
reau. The next step will be to ascertain
whether or not existing statutes give the
federal government the necessary author
ity to exercise special guardianship. Ii
they do, well and good. If they do not,
specific suggestions concerning the need
ed legislation should be obtained from
the land office or the law department, or
both Without enlightenment and advice
on these points Mr.. Taft is plainly un-
willing to proceed, and the country is sure
to approve his anxiety to see his way
clearly before he acts.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Arbor Days.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Of all the holidays in this country only
one is devoted to material progress. and
that is Arbor day, or, in some cases, Arbor
days. 1t is an innovation, and many are
inclined to lcok upon the matter as a
childish sentimental affair of no moment.
If we act in the spirit of the day it is
certain that posterity will take no such
view of the matter. 1t is unnecessary to
go into the question of timber destruc-
ton. We all know that unless we take
speedy steps the country will be denuded.
We are doing a little. but we must do
more 1t looks as if we should soon come
to look upon the matter with the serious
ness which 1T deserves.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Erudition's Sacrifice.

'Tis sad to be so wondrous wise
That you may not appreciate
The flower whose tints reflect the skies,
Unless you're competent to state
The number of it's petals fair
And the arrangement of it's leaves.
It must be classified with care
Ere wisdom true it's worth perceives.
In vain it lifts it's radiant smile
And breathes its perfume like sigh.
It's Establishments cannot beguile
The scholar who is passing by.
Small wonder that as if in pain
The blossom fades. Twas ne'er so
strong
AS to successfully maintain
A Latin name two inches long.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Mr., Straus for Turkey.

Oscar Straus for Turkey is a diplomatic
appointment of most unusual merit. AT
Constantinople he will be entirely at
home He is familiar with the ground.
True, new order has just been in
augurated there. But as ii is on the
progressive lines of constitutional govern
ment, Mr.. Straus wit not only be i'm full
sympathy with il but in full underst and
ing of il. The administration and the
country are to be congratulated on the Sc
lection.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Inevitable Criticism.

What We want, said the unciVli1zeo
person, is self-government.'
But are you sure You are qualified
for it?'
we are not discussing that point. We
have observed that no form of govern
ment has yet been devised i'm which the
people carrying II on are unanimously
as qualified for the job
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Imported and Domestic Papers.
Beds and Bedding
For the Summer Home.

@ ;
pecaly adaptable for bungalow homes.
The Following Are Special Values:
lot of White Enan1eled Beds with continuous posts and
good, strong filters. A very and attractive bed
$500 each Value, S6.5O
of White Enameled Beds with continuous posts and
good strong filters strong substantial and slightly bed
$3.50 each Value, $500
A lot OF Bungalow Bedsa new style OF brass bed with low
and especially desirable bungalow homes
Very and effective design.
Special price, $3.50 each.
Outfit Special:
of Bed Outfits consisting of t. White Enameled Bed,
posts; amea spring. with strong supports;
good quality Felt Mattress and pillow of clean odoes
feathers with good quality ticking An ideal outfit for
the home cottage, and unusual value.
Special price, Sl4.5O complete.
Larger sizes in proportion.
Special attention called large and complete line
Sanitary Metal Couches, in single and folding styles.
5000 to $3.50 each.
Seconds floor
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Mugwumps.

From the New York Herald.
Party lines are breaking all to pieces
these days, but one never hears the cpl
thet .mugwump'' hurled through the
startled Observation-Disclosures News.
1t is simply because the political woods
are full of mugwumps these days. Even
if the old title of Blaine-Cleveiand days
is unknown to many independent voters
the spirit remains.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
A Difficult Position.

Will they revise it upward? VIII they
revise ii down?
The tariff experts brow is furroWed by
deepening frown.
OF course he'll have some friends mongst
those who profit by the tax,
And most of those who do not Will be
reaching for AK.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Woodward & L0thr0p
New York-Washington-
China and Glassware
For the Summer H0me.

c EVER before have offered such choice collection Of
LNl China and Glassware and the hosekceper
Hill y lect from assormen complete and comprehensive
be found OF the largest OF the world
Various shapes and designs lowest
consistent with quality And department house
offers appropriate suggestions wedding gifts
We call attention the several advertised TODAY.
Thew NOTICE value