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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-17
TO NAME. BOARDS. J !. .
OF.EQu.!AI|.L|.l.zi!'.AlIT Al j. !. A III IN.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TO AP--
POINT THREE FOR EACH
COUNTY. 4,

i On OF. Immediately after April
1st the Board OF Public Works, in
session at the capitol in Charleston,
will appoint boards Of equalization
for each county in the State The
boards are appointed for the pur.
pose Of going over and review:
Ing the work OF the assessors tn
every county, 1t b6lrg the duty Of
the boards to equallze as much as Is
possible the valuations placed on all
property assessed for / taxes }by the
assessors and their assistants IN the
55 counties OF the State. The boards
will be named in accordance with the
provisions Of an act Of the legislature
Of the regular session Of 1907. .5szs.5 4.
Each board will consist OF four
members, Of which the clerk Of the
county court will be an -oflcio
member, while the other three will
lie selected by the Board Of Public
Works. The matter Of appointments
hns already been taken up by the
new board at Charleston, 50 that no
time will be lost latter the date set
for the announcement OF " the mem
bens OF the board. 3 &. Al K
This year the members Of the
boards will be appointed for terms
Of two. four and six years, while
after the first appointment every
term VIII be for Blk years. The mem.
bers are allowed a per diem q s.
a day, with the provision that no
board can remain in I session more
than Is days In any enc year. S5:
In the opinion Of those cognizant
with matters Of taxation IN West
Virginia, 1t Is believed taat the boards
Will be Of great bereht in equalizing
valuations and bringing thousands Of
dollars into the State and county
treasuries from property that has not
been assessed at Its full value in Tie
past. a 81 j,55:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-17
.hlNKLE STOOD
WELL AT. Home
UPSHUR COUNTY PEOPLE TEs.
TIFY AS TO THE PRISONERS
REPUTATION.

Tie defense in the case OF the State
vs.. Edward D.. Hiakle presented its
side Of the case to-day. The lawyers
were given ~ hours to present their
case to the jury. II z
r. C. Miller, storage clerk for the
Smlth.Race Grocery Company, Harry
+. Smith, a member OF the firm, Bailey
Thompson, Arthur Hlnkle and Mrs.
Ira H!nkle, were examined. x
Miller and Smith told the same story
that taey gave when on the stand be.
fore. Bailey Thompson testified tilat
previous to this trouble Hlnkles repu-
tatlon was above suspicion.
Arthur Hinkle stated that he did
not sec his brother at the freight
house the day the piano was shipped
to Buckhannon but tina he was at his
home about that time. ii,
Mrs. Hinkle knew little that was Of
benefit to either slide. When she was
through being cross examined. she
went down to the defendant and shook
his hand.
Anthony Nicely, a farmer at Hinkle.
Vile, testified thar the defendants
reputation was good in his home COM
nlunity. It was brought, out on cross
examination tilat Hinkle had been In.
dicted in the federal court for selling
whlskey. The witness said that the
case was thrown out Of court on the
evidence OF the prosecuting witness in
the case. t. '
W. B. Outright, a lawyer, OF Buck
hannon, was then examined. After
Lawyer Ogden brought out that the
witness had been : school teacher in
Upshlr county, superintendent OF the
schools Of Upshur county. a teacher in
the prep school Of the University Of
West Virginia. two years the prlnci.
pal OF West Liberty Normal School.
that ne had represented his county in
the State legislature. here the wit
ness blushed, that he had written a
history Of Upshur county. the witness
said that he knew Hinkle all his llio
end that he had o good reputation. He
was well known In his county, was
president OF the Board OF Education
III his district.
: Henry F. Ours, eS.sierln OF Upshur
county, a man that could sit Tor ex.
Senator Wellfngton's picture. was next
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-17
FIRST MESSAGE
vi: VERY R SHORT J.
PRESIDENT. TAFT TELLS CON.
GREsS REASON FOR CALLING Us
rs EXTRA SESSION.

WASHINGTON, March 17.-Presi.
dent Taft sent his special message on
the tariff to Congress yesterday. In
full, It reads as follows:
ITO the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatlyes: 5i,S5 &.
II have convened the Congress- in
this extra session IL order to enable
1t to give immediate consideration to
the revision Of the DINGHY tariff act.
Conditions affecting production, the
manufacture and business generally
have so changed in the last twelve
years as to require readjustment
and revision Of the import duties i'm
posed by that act. n
"More than this, the present tariff
act with: sti,e other forces Of govern
ment revenue does not furnish income
enough to pay the authorized expendi.
lures. By July 1. next the excess
OF expenses over receipts for the cur
rent fiscal year will equal 100000
900. w '
Party Is Pledged.
'Ths successful party in the last
election is pledged to a revision Of the
tariff. The country and the business
community especially. expect It. The
prospect OF a change In the rates Of
import duties always causes a suspen.
sion or halt in business because OF the
uncertainty as to the changes to be
made and their effect, 1t Is therefore
Of the highest Importance that the
new bill should be agreed upon and
passed with as much speed as possible
consistent with It's due and thorough
consideration. IS.
For these reasous 4 have deemed
the present to be an extraordinary
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-17
X .'ITi Z -. q
WESTON I MAY BE WET.

WESTON, ". Va. March 17.-Tae
town, election held yesterday under
the provisions Of the new charter was
avery quiet one. All the old off.
tclals and councilmen we're reelected
sand The actions Of the mass conven'
stlons were ratified. The newly elected
council Is wet. and under the provl.
:sions Of the charter, It is claimed II.
8censes can be granted until the next
general election, four years hence.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-17

Il CONTINUED from Page Flve.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-17
THIRDl.SDE!G|REE. [: /. 1 [: I ]
FOR5W.!VI.sU.l.4DH
RALPH \ MEG uNEt Il DlPPE TN THE
SiI a icYEWATERs AN o ORDERED
n TO SIX lDoo I!


4 4 MO oRGAnlroW ": larch ls
After his rooms had been ssarcheds
and a number Of articles said 10 asyo
been stolen from other students md
been discovered, RALPH lacc ccune aSsttl.
dent In the West ylrginia suniye yersity
here. was seize X q l $EbyS . mob sof more
than 40 students as heS was being
taken to jadl I'M the $custody Sofs a sdep
uty sheriff, late last night, and van %
coi'ted n TO the; Monongah ela river.
where he was ducked ins the nv
waters. The moi, ugment ted 8by
force Of at least 100 moro student1
then dragged the youth from tho river
and took him to I tho central square.
where he was placed on an simp rompttl
platform. itSs
Altar this he was ordered 10 leave
The, city on the next train. He obeyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-18

tain market rates at actual values. . It is a beautiful theory, but does not all ways work well in practice; if 1t did, there could be little speculation.
 The report of Gov. Hughes commit tee which was expected to be an in dictrnent of Wall Street, is really vindication of it. Brokers have all along predicted that such would be the fact but omitted to state whether the prediction was based upon an analysis of the composition of the committee, or upon a belief in the absolute clean illness of the street"
 In substance. the report establishes, or attempts to establish, the proposi- ton that speculation in securities and commodities-gsmbl if you prefer that word-brings steadiness in prices Men who have noticed market prices .'kiting' upward or "slumping" down ward without ether visible reason than, for instance, manipulation of the money market, may not accept unques- tioningly the proposition set forth by the committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-18

n is . very comprehensive list of .QueGtions as to a public utilities com Eni6ion, which are asked by the legis- aakIve committee of the State Business
 Ganss Association and which appear elsewhere in this issue. If they do not cover every issue embodied in the pending matter, the omission has es- caped our attention. Every man who 1s Interested in the creation of a prop erfys constructed and adequately em- powered commission-and every man in fhe2State is or should be so inter egted-should read these questions carefully. He will find that he is per sonally interested-that the matter reaches his pocket. He will also find reasons why the public service corpo- ratfons have employed an expensive lobby to antagonize the creation of a cofnH1fssion- And he will learn many important facts at small expenditure of time, for the questions put by the committee are concisely worded. It ts an admirable presentation of the affirmative case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-18

The report of the committee ap- pointed by Gov. Hughes to investigate speculation in securities and commod- ities, and the several organizations used in dealings therein, recommends repeal of the charters of the mercan- tile and metal exchanges as actually harmful to both producers and con- sumers. With regard to the general question of speculation, the commit tee declares that 1t may be wholly legitimate, pure gambling, or some thing partaking of the qualities of both. that in some form it is a neces- sary Incident of productive operations, and that it tends to steady prices.
 Gambling is defined as trading which "does not lead, and is not intended to lead. to the actual passing from hand to hand Of the property that is dealt fn" but the dealers make so easy a technical delivery of the property con- tracted for that the practical effect of such speculation. in point of form legi- innate, is not greatly different from that of gambling"
 The committee finds that the effect of selling "short"-that is, where the speculator Sells at prices below the market rates in the expectation of be- ing able to buy later at still lower prices and thus scoring a profit-is to steady prices. The theory is that when market rates are above actual values, short selling cuts down the market rates to the real values, and on the other hand. that ''bulling' the narlxet-that is, purchases made in expectation of higher prices-tends to 3Sxfsn<r m fn a<.f11aI valr1as sfoek~ hic1, are quoted at less than such values. These two influences are supposed to 1aznncp each other and to thus main
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-18
Connecticut Patents

The following were issued June 15; list furnished from office of A. M Wooster, solicitor of patents. Bridge rort, Conn.,: Valve and connection; electric expan- w. R. Palmer, Bridgeport, CD pat ents: Producing high grade steel from low grade material.
 c. Schroeder, Bridgeport, skylight D H. H. Smith. Bridgeport. serving H. A. Line, West Haven. electric sig nal mechanism for overhead trolley T. N Benson, Hartford, horn.
 F. Burns and G. H. Horton, Hart ford. typewriting machine.
 E. E. Claussen, Hartford, CD pat ents: Paper bag machine.
 F. H. Richards. Hartford, C3) pat ents: Friction coupling; making ribbed plates; mechanical movement.
 E. R. Seward, Hartford, stop motion for metal working machines.
 H. B. Arnold. New Britain. extension bedstead-
 E. Glantzberg, New Britain. rotary fan.
 W. G. Marr. New Britain, spring J. A. volk, Jr., South Norwalk, re- movable fuse for electric circuits. H. S. Lockwood, South Norwalk, eScutcheon plate.
 c. H. Newton. Terrington, shock absorber.
 w. A. Penfield, Meriden, anti-vibra- ton device for vehicles.
 s. E. Dart, South Manchester, paper machine.
 Trade Marks:
 W. J. Anderson, Norwalk, tonics and reStOrativeS for horses.
 McCrum-Howen Co.,. Norwich, boil CTS for heating by steam and hot wa ter
 whitlock Coil Pipe Co.,, Elmwood, bent metal pipe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-18
PROPOSED TAX ON NET PROFITS

The full text of President Taft's rec ornmendation of ascorporati9n stax does not conform closely to the advance outline put upon the wires- It does not suggest a tax of per cent. upon the undistributed profits of corpora tions but upon their net profits-that Is. the tax would presumably be levied upon the net profits before the pay ment of dividends. This might, and probably would in many eases. reduce either the dividend rate or the addi- tion usually, made to the surplus re- serve account by the larger corpora tions most probably the latter, for few would care to cut down the market value Of their shares by reducing the dividend rate. In this case. the effect would be to .discour--e the practice of withholding from the share holder of today 2 part of his moneys earnings of today. which Is. in our judgment, wrong to him.
 The message also clears up another point which had been in doubt, viz. whether the net profits of national ba11<s would be taxed; they will not.
 Surplus reserves, now existent, are not to be taxed. but the proposed tax would either lessen the rapidity of their growth, or prevent any additions to them, unless dividend rates be re- duced, which is not probable.
 Hut Congress may not adopt the rec onxnendation, or may materially change it's form. There will be strong opqCxition to its adoption by corpora tioke which are unwilling to either re- duce their dividend rates or to omit or cut Gown the. usual additions to their surplus reserves These corporations are among the largest in the country, and have now the largest surplus re- eeEves.. which are really profits that have been withheldLwrongfully in our jlafs1nent-from stockholders. Con- gress is in manifest sympathy with these corporations, and their opposi- ton swould assuredly defeat the Pres idept's recommendation were it not that gross extravaganza in expendi- tures renders new sources of revenue necsssary. This consideration inn proves the chances of the recommen- dattcn for adoption, but does not make 1t . certainty.
 We should have preferred a tax up on undistributed profits and surplus reserves, over the proposed tax on net
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-18
BURR & KNAPP 923 MAIN ST.
 Bridgeport, Conn.
GLEDHILL & co.

Dealers in second hand iron and woodworking machinery, engines boilers, motors, dyna1nos, lathes, plan CTS. drills, anvils, band saws, vises. elevators, office fixtures, safes. desks. etc, etc. Telephone call 773-2.
 COR. WATER & UNION SITS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-18

Colds that hang on weaken the con- stitution and develop into consumption. Foley,s Honey and Tar cures persist ent coughs that refuse to yield to other treatment. Do not experiment with untried remedies as delay may result in your cold settling on your lungs. F. B. Brill local agent ~135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-18

Mems Half Hose, in solid and fancy brown, value 25c. Our | n Anniversary Sale Price. lOO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-18

Mems Half Hose, fancy plain, black and brown, : 18c. Our Anniversary Sale Price
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-18
WESTON.

MT. and Mrs. Henry F. White of Minneapolis, Minn., are spending a few days at Springda Conn.,, with Mrs. Whites brother and niece, Vim. HI. Hanford and daughter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01
MAY OCCUPY 1,EHERAN.
Russia Said to Be Considering the Ac-
ton.

ton.
st. Petersburg July 1.-The occupa-
ton Of Teheran, TIE capital of Persia,
by Russian military expedition ID re-.
garded as a district possibility 81 the
near future. The latest advices from
Teheran indicate that the British and
Russian consuls sent out to Negotiate
with the leader Of the Bakhtiari 1erces,
advancing against Teheran from tf4
South failed 10 obtain the desired prom
Use that the march would be stayed and
the Bakhtiaris, who are acting in ac-
cordance with the Cancasion and Persian
revolutionists, are expected shortly 10
resume the offensive from Kasbin.
The Russian foreign Office considers
that the entrance of the Bakhtiaris into
Teheran would not only involve street
fighting and pillage on grand scale, but
also threaten the lives Of the members
Of the diplomatic corps and the foreign
residents Of Teheran. The crisis is ex-
pected 70 come to head within fort
night. II the ocupation OF Teheran is
determined upon, the troops will not be
sent from Tabriz but from the Caucasus.
Sardarasad, the leader Of the Bakhtiaris.
is reputed TO have designs on the throne
and his followers include men OF the
most savage and disorderly type. While
the situation at Teheran Is threatening
and critical, the Turks continue their
activity to the northwest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01
.SUFFRAGETTES in
PICNIC AT COURT
ll2 Of Them Bring Tea and Sandwiches
and Sit on The Floor in
Their Silks.

London. July THE fi2 women
who were arrested last night after ex-
citing scenes in Parliament square, in
connection with the thirteenth vain at
tempt Of the militant suffragettes to
obtain access to Premier Asquith BY
deputation, were arraigned ia the Bow
street police court this morning, and
for an hour or more previous to the
opening Of the hearing the eourt build
ing was surrounded BY dense crowd.
A majority Of the prisoners, who had
been bailed ont, arrived at court armed
with valises OF all kinds in preparation
for their expected Incarceration in Hol-
loway Jail. The waiting room adjoin-
ing the court WAS crowded with women
friends Of the prisoners, who, when
tired Of standing, sat down unccre-
moniously on the floor at the expense
OF their silk and satin skirts. Many Of
these had brought with them bottles Of
tea and packages of sandwiches. and
the waiting room looked like picnic.
After lengthy arguments for and
against the question Of their right to
present petition to the premier, which
was raised BY Mrs Pankhurat, the
magistrate adjourned all the eases un-
iii July 9, and the women were released
on their own recognizance,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01

by local applications, IA they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There u only one
wsyto cure deafness, and that is by eonatitu-
fi0gai remedies. Deafness is caused by an IN
famed condition Of the mucous lining Of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube il iniamed
you have arnmhling sound or imperfect hear
Ing and when 1t II entirely closed. Deafness Ii
the result. and unless tho Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored "a ite normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
which IA nothing but an inramed condition Of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafnees caused by catarrhl that can.
not be cured BY Halls Catagrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
=. j. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists TIC,
Take Haiis Family pills for constipation
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
rsrArE oF nENRY woop.

The undersigned, having been appointed hy
the Hon. Probate Court for the District Of
Washington, commissioners toYeceiye, examine
and adjust an claims and demands az All persuns
against the estate Of Henry Wood late 81
Brookline Ia the County Of Norfolk and Com.
monwealth OF Massachusetts, deceased. aud
all claims exhibited III offset thereto hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purpose
aforesaid. at the Law Office Of w. N. Theriauit
ID the city of Montpelier, ia said District, on
the 10th day Of July and 10Th day Of De-
cembeT next, from 10 O'clock 4. NJ until
o'clock p. NJ, each Of said days, and that
six months from the 2lst day Of june, A. d.
is0e, is the time limited ny said Court for said
cred tors 70 present their claims to us for ex~
animation and allowance
Dated a. Montpelier this 22d day Of June,
A. u. 1909.
NJ l. WOOD, Commits
r. e CALLAHAN, sioners
Thur June "a, July rs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01
DELANEY SENTENCED.
Once Prosperous Business Man Goes to
State Prison.

New Bedford, Mass, June 30--Wil-
liam F Delaney, once prosperous husi-
ness man, was yesterday sentenced TO
serve from six to ten years in state
prison for assault with intent to kill
Ruth Percival. Delaney fired three shots
into the woman's head, and It was re-
garded as remarkable that she did not
lose her life. Delaney pleaded guilty
to the charge against him and took his
sentence calmly He has relatives In
Waterbury Conn, but he requested that
they send him no assistance, as he did
not care to have the outside world know
that be had brought disgrace on his
family. Delaney laid all his trouble to
intemperanee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01
BURSTING BOILER TUBE PERIL.
Five Men scaIded, One Probably Fatally,
on Board the Hull.

Vallejo, CAL, Tmly Five men Of the
crew Of the torpedo boat Hull were IN
iured in an explosion Of boiler tube
aboard the vessel Tuesday night.
The accident to the Hull happened as
The little ship was passing down the
bay 70 Sausalite, where che was to have
remained over night, preparatory to
starting for Seattle yesterday Fireman
ID. F. King was badly scaIded and will
probably die. The others injured, who
are j M. Rober. Francis Crawford, John
r. Carter, and Newton Carish, viii re-
cover.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01
BOARD AND ROOMS.

: ANTED-Boardars AZ Ms. Paitz. IL Foster
Get. eits
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01

Farm containing 40 acres located 10 Brook
field. Jillage land lays practically level and IS
cows and team. Good fruit orchard and l0ta
of small fruit House contains large ROOMS ;
TWO largo barns IA fair condition. Plenty 81
wood. Price, including some personal proper
IT, $3.50. Terms part cash, balance easy. In
quire Of the D. A. Perry Real Estate Agency,
Barre, VI soft
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01
BIDS WANTED

The Building Committee hereby cal
for sealed bids on the construction OF
the Episcopal church at Websterville,
vt. Specifications and plans may be
seen and consultation BY appointment
had, with the chairman Of the commit
tee, III. Raycraftl and Rev. Or. J. Ne.
Beattie, so Washington street, Barre.
All bids must be handed ia by 6 p. m.
July 9Th. The committee reserve the
right 10 reject the lowest Or all bids.
By ORDER or Com.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01

IOST--A black and white eight months old
dog Finder please notify y. Giaeomino II ~
cottage street, Barre. 9ltd
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01

FOR s AIE--Call At the Z. b. Cate Real Es-
tate Agency. Barre, Vermont, for description OF
Farm With one million feet Of timber on It. as
acres in the farm, good comfortable buildings
located four miles from Washington village.
0ne-halt mise from saw-uili down grade Price
only $4,000 II sold before July LIST. The owner
wants money bStf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01

FOR SALE Photograph, Edison Standard,
4-minute attachment with 100 Records. Mfe
NJ Bfown, klmwood Ave. 90t5s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01
cARELEssLY SET FIRE ON RIVER.
GlOversvilIe. N. X, Man Responsible for
Property Loss Of $4,000.

GloversviIle, n. ", July /. When d
resident Of this city carelessly threw a
match into the Cayadutta creek in the
north end OF Gloversvlle after lighting
his pipe az he crossed bridge early
Tuesday evening, he had no idea that
his act would cause property loss Of
1925, 900 to 100000 Yet such was the
case. the waters Of the creek having,
it il alleged, been covered with a film Of
naphtha, and when the lighted match
struck the explosive there was sudden
fash and instantly the creek for a dis.
tanee Of several hundred yards was one
sheet Of flame. Five buildings were set
on FIRE, four Of which are total loss,
large piles Of lumber were destroyed In
the yards or Burr Brothers, electric light
and power wires were burned, leaving
the city in darkness, and traffic was IN
terrupted on the F. J. & G. railroad.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-01

FOR sALIi-.Two good driving horses. not
afraid Of autos. safe for lady % drive.
weight about 90 poGnds, Your choice for
500 Will take good likely colt o. COWS n
exchange. y y. Peek, Cabot VI 9itzh