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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28
EXPLAINS HOW CAPITALISM
OWNS JOBS OF THE WORKERS

POMONA, Oct. 24.-[Editor Herald:
1 see John j. Jewett is asking more
questions regarding capitalism. He
says: "I don't understand how any
thing can own his job but himself"
No one can limit the meaning of the
word Gown" to the dictionary defini-
ton. One could in like manner ask
how the slave owner could own slave.
The slave ought to be his own instead
Of some ones else. But the masters
owned the. slaves because they had
forcibly appropriated their bodies and
had made a law among themselves
that said that the masters owned the
slaves. Only according to that law did
they own the slaves. The same can
be said of the land. Mr.. Jewett asks:
"Did Q sell it (his job, throwing him
self in for good measure?" Mot any
more than the slave sold himself to
his master. The capitalist system or
capitalism had taken my job before 1
was old enough to work at it, as well
as the jobs of most of those who once
"owned" a job. By what power did
they take it? By competition. The
hand-tool owner could not successfully
compete with the machine. The small
er machine was forced to give in to
the greater. That is the how and the
why jobs are lost in favor of capital
1911. II OWIS lllGill ny llt SellilC il6 III
that the slaVers owned their slaves.
Mr.. Jewett says: 1T is the exercise
of privilege to restrict the use of the
earth that hurts. Has @ ever consid-
cred that, and does he know where to
begin to reduce that power?" Yes,
Mr.. Jewett, 1 have considered, and
also how to begin. We must first edu-
cate the work people so they can
know what they are and how they
became what they are, and then how
to get back their own. Then let them
organize economically and politically,
so they can capture the government
with their votes, backed by their eco
nomic organization. Then repeal all
laws that enable anyone to "own"
some ones else job, and prohibit the
raising of the cost of living beyond
actual cost. Let them cooperate, us
ing all the labor Saving machines pos
sible O,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28
TARIFF REFORM

TN THE published reports of Presi-
dent Taft's speeches (and we pre-
Il sumo that in spite of the unfor-
tunate incident of the Governors
Banquet" most of them were actually
delivered as well as actually wired to
the newspapers) there is nothing to
Justify a belief the tariff is not To-
cal or provincial issue, and the attempt
to nationalize it and subject an entire
people to its interferences, incongrui-
ties, injustices and inequalities will
constantly result in commercial IA
voritism and discrimination.
1t is not fair. 1t cannot possibly be
fair to subject a nation to taxation in
order that some local industry may
be fostered, because this course, SO
characteristic of tariff legislation, is
un-American. 1t does not provide for
the greatest good of the greatest num-
ber. 1t subjects the greatest number to
a burden of taxation in order that
few may be benefited, and that few
may be benefited and are benefited
is notorious In the history Of tariff tax
alton in the United States.
Colossal fortunes, imperial indus
tries, have been built upon the restric-
tons provided by tariff schedules, but
they are colossal fortunes for few
individuals, who thus are not only un
duly favored as far as this world S
goods are concerned. but actually are
,F al
share of power in the community, of
influence in the United States and the
imperial industries are owned by a
small number of citizens.
Woodrow Wilson well summarizes
the tariff question in the following
words:
Alexander Hamilton's purpose lin
originating a protective tariff plan)
was to develop America, to give her
industries of her own; to make it inn
mediately worth the while Of her en-
terprising and energetic men to dis
cover and use her natural resources,
the richness and extent of which even
he never dreamed Of; to enrich and ex-
pand her trade and give her an in
terror economic development which
should make her an infinitely various
market within herself: and to continue
the stimulation until her statesmen
should be sure that she had found her
full vigor and capacity was mistress
of her own wealth and opportunity
and was ready to play her Independent
part in the competitions and achieve
ments of the world. That object has
been attained. No man not blinded
by some personal interest or inveter-
ate prepossession can doubt it, What
would Hamilton do now? In one sense
it is NOT A QUESTION OF POLL
TICS. 1t does not involve Hamilton's
theories of government or of constitu-
tional Interpretation"
Since the tariff is not a question of
politics, why should it not be taken
out of politics? Since the tariff is not
a national, but a local issue, why
should it not be considered in the only
logical perspective-the relation of To-
cal needs to the general scheme and
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28
AS TO COST

A PICTURE published in the morn
u ing organ for the purpose of Illus
"A trating the advantages of the
machine system over the primaries sys-
tenn of nominating candidates, conveyed
the impression the new direct primary
law would saddle an expense of $780,
600 on the taxpayers. This newspaper
asked its readers to contrast this aw-
full extravaganza with the old-fash-
ioned system, "tried, true and mex
pensive."
When we recall the colossal expenses
to which this and other communities
were put by the results of the old sys-
TEN, we must take it our contem-
porary is talking in Pickwickian vein
of humor when it calls the machine
system (the mother Of corruptions and
all manners of evils) tried, true and
inexpensive"
Like the old-fashioned system, the
language used by our contemporary
is ine&act and extravagant. 1t can be
shown that under the primary system
not one cent is added to the expense.
We have always had two operations at
tendant on elections. Formerly there
were a caucus, a primary and gen
erai election. Now there is a direct
primary in which the people have a
voice. The old-fashioned caucus
primary-convention system in which
the machine rulers issued their in
stuctions and made their arrange
ments, cost Just as much. If this cleo
ton should cost any more, the increase
will not be attributable to the primary
system, but to the increase of popula-
tion and territory and the additional
expense incidental thereto.
We are in a measure still governed
in the election by state laws. The same
number of election officers, supplies,
booths, etc, as formerly must be used,
and If there is increase in cost it will
be because there are more voters. And
this may be anticipated, inasmuch as
the registration shows there will be
a great increase in the number of
voters.
Three years ago when under the old
system there was placed in nomination
full set of candidates, the petitions
had to be signed by 8 per cent of the
voters, and the provisions in force al
lowed the nomination of all candidates
on one petition. That made the routine
of nomination easier than it is now,
and a great many individual nomina-
tions were thus filed. But under the
domination of the Southern Pacific ma
chine, the legislature wished to make
independent nomination as difficult as
possible, and provisions were adopted
that only one candidate could go on
petition, each name on one sheet, each
certified by a notary. The object Of
this was to make 1t as hard and ex-
pensive as possible for the people to
place representative or independent
men in nomination. In the matter of
clerical hire alone. for checking up the
petitions, there was a big and vexa-
tious increase.
If Los Angeles were operating under
the old system instead Of the direct
primary as provided by the recent char
ter amendment it is safe to say that
the expense of checking up petitions
for Independent candidates would be
much greater than under the present
system.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28

plan Of our great nation? The tariff is
obviously a question for experts, and
as long as it is tinkered by legislative
amateurs with very decided private
df not public opinions as to the per-
sons and interests who fought to" be
helped by its schedules, it must con-
tinue to be a subject of vexations con-
troversy, of dissatisfaction. of exas-
perating experimentation, and of the
constant enrichment of it's own "pe-
culiar people," the vigi1ant national
subsidy devourers and pampered pets
of privilege who batten and fatten in
the tariff ring"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28

was being backed toward it by an
engine and train of cars. The sight
that followed their coming together
will not soon be forgotten by those
who witnessed it. The city was one
of gloom for many days. Notwith-
standing had previously disapproved
of the American football game, 1
took a stronger stand against 1t than
ever after that fatful day.
I recall many pleasant hours spent
in playing football when 1 was boy
And l never remember Of hearing of
any one getting crippled even, let alone
being killed, as is often the case now
adays. But Of course the game as
played then could be played by per-
sons other than high school students
or college dudes" and this might
have accounted for the saving of life
and limb-common cubs were not
smart enough to play the game. See?
w. s. BURROUGHS.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28
AT THE THEATERs

AUDITORIUM-So band.
MASON-"The Travelling Salesman"
BURBANK-"Th silver Girl"
BELASCO-"The County Chairman"
MAJESTIC-"The Girl Question"
ORPHEUM-Vaudev
GRAND-''The Sultan OF Sulu."
LOS ANGELES-Vaudevi
FISCHER'S-Burles
WALKER-Burlesqu
UNIQUE-Vaudevill and comedy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28
Public Letter Box

TO CORRESPONDENTS intended
for publication must be accompanied by the
name and address of the writer. The He aid
gives the widest latitude to correspondents,
but assumes no responsibility for their views.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28

A movement has been begun for con-
certed national action in preserving
the natural resources of the country.
When the vital Importance of conser-
walton policies is understood, the nation
will look on any opposition to them as
little less than treason.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28

Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Howard!
Now the last of the giants of the civil
war strife has been gathered to his
fathers.
And Glory guards. with solemn round
The biyouac of the dead"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28

Race track promoters who announce
they intend to continue racing and bet
ting in spite of the court decision
upholding the validity of the anti-race-
track gambling law, makes open dec
laration of the fact they are law
breakers. In olden times, fellows of
this type were called OUTLAWS"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28

Speaker Cannon, while he has rea-
son to know w. H. Taft Is president of
the United States, sometimes acts as
if he thought "Joe-Uncle" was the
czar His attitude with regard to
deep waterways improvements bonds
illustrates this to a nicely.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28

When the boys on the street acquire
a new, strenuous, stirring martial va
riety of whistle, you, dear citizen, will
realize the March King has been "in
our midst"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28

Ito is dead, but his plans for Korea
will be carried out. Assassination is a
most foolish method of obstruction to
policies which, although originated by
the assassinated man, as a rule have
become national before, he is violently
"remoYed."
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28

Mr.. Mushet refuses to talk of the
bottomless pit. He thinks conversa-
ton along that line verges on profanity
and should be discouraged.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28

General Howards consistent life of
benevolence, integrity, patriotism and
kindness shows a man can be a splen-
did Christian as well as splendid
soldier
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28
WANDERLUST
BY oDELL SHEPARD

0Y pent soul yearns to follow
E Some wild, lost, mountain wind.
kFree as a wheeling swallow
81 Aloft and unconfned.
Across the bend of ocean
Are sunny, alien lands
But some dull poisoned potion
Binds me with iron bands.
The pearl of time ne'er fingers,
But slips into the past
Between my listless fingers
And oh. The world is vastl
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28

Miss Annie Peck has joined the Cook
club. She sympathizes with the Brook
lyn explorer. She ''knows just how he
feels"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28
our Duty

Autumn leaves are getting sere.
This item grieves,
But we must print It often ere
Autumn leaves.
Kansas City Journal
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28

Mayor Alexander's oratory is of the
direct and simple kind, but it is also
effective.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-28

Tomorrow-Lakes-to- waterway.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-04
The Stage
Mnrman Haekett..


Norman Hackett mas deninIlst Irlteft
more Than his right to bs classed IN
the theatrical world as a star ne has
shown that the reat character Of
FBean Brummels sim lives. though rs
originator has passed beyond, In The;
death OF Richard Mansfield the stage
lost an actor par excellence; but in
one of the greatest characters he ever
essayed his art still lives and I'm the
engagement in this city at the Grand
opera House tomorrow night IT'S por-
trayal by Mr. Hackett will be one of
the best dramatic offerings Of the sea-
SON. In his triumph of last season
starring in CLASSMATES" this actor
whom we have known for many Yeas
in leading roles, made good all that
was promised of him and his return
with Beau Brummel" this year is a
step in the ambitious plans mapped
out for him for several coming seasons.
SURROUNDED by cast OF competent ar
lists and backed by scenic produc-
ton worthy of Richard Mansfield him
self. Mr.. Hackett is creating personal
success in his acting OF the quaint
character that lives and breathes again
in his hands.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-04
4PoIIY Of the circus"

Lovers of an evening Of real pleas
ure in the theatre are promised treat
far out Of the ordinary in the an
nouncement that the record-breaking
success. "Pclly of the Circus" mas
been secured as the attraction at the
Grand Opera House for Monday, DC
tober 18th. No play of the last twenty
years has elected such unanimous ap-
prevail from all classes as has this re-
freshingly told story of the romance
of a pretty little circus rider and vii
lage clergyman in the middle west
and the fact that Polly OF the Circus.
is to be presented here on exactly the
same scale. of lavish magnitude that
made memorable its season long run
at tine Liberty Theatre. New York, will
seem to insure for it the largest at,
tendance of this season. Already plans
are being made for a large number OF
theatre parties.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-04
@-Na1@@ale9p--.

Mr.. r. p. Kelley returned from Key
ser saturday evening. Mrs. Kelley
hnd baby viii remain for two weeks
yet.
Mrs. "A. L Henner spent Sunday in
Warrington as the guest of Miss
Emma Bartlett.
Mr. Geo. NJ. Jacobs has returned
from a weeks business visit to North
Carolina.
Miss Katharyn Race spent Saturday
and sunday with friends in Morgan
town.
Miss Agnes Henry spent Saturday
and sunday with friends in Grafton
Mrs. John McCool went to Pitts
burg Sunday to spend few days with
Mr.. Mccool who is again patient at
Mercy Hospital.
Mrs. Joan Lehman and Misses Nola
and Margaret Mckinney spent the day
in Morgantown.
A. j. Kern, of tae w " o., was
called to Pittsburg Saturday by the
death of his grandmother, Mrs. John
Greenwait.
Mrs. ]. G. Knuta and sons, Ralph
and Frank, returned to MorgantoWn
Yesterday after a brief visit with Mrs.
Jess LeMasters.
Mrs. Thomas w. Powell has re-
turned from "a weeks visit with
friends in the country near Manning
Mrs. M. C. Lough and daughter,
virgins, left yesterday afternoon for
Elkfns. They will be gone about a
week.
Mrs. L. D. Howard returned yester'
day from weeks visit with relatives
in Connellgville and Cans, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman Fleming
have returned from two weeks visit
with friends in Toledo and other
points in Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Swisher and son
Harold, of near Spencer, are visiting
her parents. Mfr. and Mrs. j. N. Nc
Kinney, of the Fifth ward.
Attorney and Mrs. c. Flesher
were guests of Rev. and Mrs. II. s.
chenoweth, of the First ward, over
Sunday. Rev. chenoweth and Mr.
Fresher are brot1ersln-baw, their
wives being sisters.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-04
Knuttf Memorial services.

Memorial services commemorative
of the life, character and work of the
late Prof. John G. Rnutti were held
Friday afternoon at the Shepherds
town State Normal School. The SER
vices consisted OF appropriate music
scripture and several short addresses.
The addresses were given by men
who had been personal friends of Prof.
Knutti. Prof. Thomas C. Miller spoke
of him as an educator. G. N. Harper
gave short sketch of his life. Hon.
G. M. Beethoven delivered an adj
dress commemorative of Prof. Knutti
as a citizen; E L. Magruder spoke of
him as friend to the students, and
Mrs Mabel Henahaw eulogized the
deceased as principal and co-worker.
d. R. Dool spoke of his military life
and DIR. Charles Ghiselen spoke Of his
religious life. The service was beau
tfful one and was ATTENDED by large
numbers of people.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-04
VIII PROBABLY Die.

The 1Oyear-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Burge of Seventh street, Nc
Mechen, met with an accident on the
hill near that city last evening which
will very likely cost him his life. The
boy with several companions was out
hunting beech nuts, and as he was
an excellent climber, he was sent up
to shake the nuts down. He was abou!
is feet from the ground when his hold
slipped, and ne fell, striking severn
limbs in his descent, and after alight-
ing he lay stilE, evidently unconscious.
The other boys becoming frightened,
ran to the injured lads home and Sc
curing a toy express wagon, went back
to the scene of the accident and maui
ed young Burgess to his home. A ply
stefan was summoned and he found in
turies, from which it is thought the
boy cannot recover. The injuries are
internal and no fractures were sus.
tanned.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-04
on Retired List.

Mr.. Samuel Knight, after 30 years
in the B. and o. service on the west
end of the Cumberland division, as a
conductor has been placed on the re-
tired list. During the years that he
has followed the perilous calling of
railroading, MI. Knight has been in
a number of wrecks and accidents.
but escaped serious injury. The aged
veteran is an interesting talker of the
days of pioneer railroading, when h
was considered good time to make the
trip between Cumberland and Wheel
ing In a day. and trains only ran in
the day time Besides a comfortable
pension, Mr. Knight receives a "sys-
tenn" pass from the company ne has
SO faithfully served
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-04
IfttIe aoY cripnIed.

Dewey Hesser. the little son Of Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Hesser, of Grafton, was
BADLY injured while attempting to
board moving freight train in the
East end railroad yards at Grafton.
The train passed over his limbs crush
ing them and making 1t necessary to
amputate the right limb Just below the
hip and 1t may be necessary to am;
putate the other limb. The boy il in
a. critical condition.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-04
ENROLMENT 6s2.
Dropping of First Year Prep Does Not
Decrease Attendance.

MoRGANToWN, Oct. 4.-The num-
Der of students enrolled in the Uni
versIty at the close of last week was
632. or these, 90 are in the school of
music. 397 in the colleges and 149 in
the preparat tory school. The enroll
ment is fully as large as in former
years at this time of the year, and
the dropping of one year from the
preparatory school seems to have not
diminished the attendance.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-04
To Efeet Fine Hotel.

Hon. George II, white one
81 lie repfes eltatiye citizens Of Gar
tom is eonsIderfng the erection of a
fine hotel in that city. IT Is the pres
ent plan to purchase the site OF the
Sherwood hotel and TO erect hands
some hotel ON tbs site. The sher-
wood hotel site adtolns property own
ed by Mr. Whitescaryer and this gite
viii also be utilized in the erection
of the 1osteIry.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-04

NOTICE TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS.
The Bank of Pennington, corpora
ton. plaintiff, vs. Shaw Hotel Com
pany. a corporation, Chas. q. Man
lev, Fairmont Trust Company, trus-
tee, and others, defendants-ln
Chancely. In tile Circuit Court OF
Marion county, West Virginia.
To Shaw Hotel Company. corpora
ton, Chas. E. Manley, Falrmont
Trust Company, trustee, and the IN
known parties, holders and owners
OF seventy certain first mortgage
bonds, of the denomination of five
hundred dollars eacn, signed and is
sued by Chas. L. Manley, bearing
date September 1, 1904, described
in and secured by certain Deed OF
Trust upon certain property therein
described, executed by tine said
Chas. e. Manley and Jessie. G. Man
ley. his wife, to said Fairmont Trust
Company, trustee, bearing date Sep
TENDER /, 1904. and of record in the
office of the Clerk of the County
Court OF Marion county, West Vir'
ginia, in Trust Deed Book No. 10,
page Ia, and the unknown holders
and owners OF tine interest coupons
to said bonds belonging
You and each of You will take no.
tce that ON the lSCn oay OF SSLSpSIi
1909, at the law offices of Meredith &
Prichard, in the CITY of Falrmont, in
Marion county, West Virginia, be-
tween the hours of $500 o'clock a. m
and G 200 o'clock p. m. of that day, the
undersigned Bank of Pennington will
proceed to take the dispositions OF
divers witnesses to be read in evil
dence in It's behalf in certain suit in
equity pending in the Circuit Court OF
Marion county, West Virginia, In
which the said Bank OF Pennington is
plaintiff, and you ere defendants; and
il from any cause the taking of the
said dispositions be not commenced on
that day, or IL. being commenced.
they be not completed on that day, the
taking of the said dispositions will be
adjourned from day to day, a: the same
place and between tine same hours, I'M
til they are completed.
THE BANK OF PENNINGTON,
BY Counsel.
MEREDITH & PRICHARD,
Attorneys for The Bank OF Farm
ington. 9-14-21-2S-Octc. 5
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-04
a NoTRE DAME LApYs Appeal

To all knowing sufferers q rneuma'
tisn, whether muscular or Uf the
Joints, scIatica, lumbagos. backacher
pains in The kidneys or neuralgia
pains, to write 70 her for a home treat
ment which has repeatedly cured all
of these fortunes. sne teelE 1t her duty
to send 1t to all sufferers FREE. Yop
cure yourself al home as thousandr
will testify-ro change of climate be
Ing necessary. This simple discovery
banisnes uric acid from the blood
loosens the stInened Joints, purifies
the blood, and brtghtens the eyes, CIV
Ing elasticity and tone to the whole
system. II the above interests you
Tor proof address Mrs. NJ. Summers
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-04
Miss Grace George.

Thompson Buchanan, young New
York newspaper man, the author of
Grace Geoge's latest play, ga Woman's
Way" has also one other play to his
credit, 1.-The Intruder" NM Buchanan
has had several novels published by
Harper and Brothers, among them be-
ing "The Castle Comedy and Judith
Triumphant"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-04
cAPIToL eRAFT cAsEs.
fUnIon AssocIated Press.l


HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct. Ain the
Supreme Court today counsel for the
defendants in the Capitol conspiracy
cases began argument to show cause
why an appeal should be granted the
petitioners. ex.Audltor General VIII.
liam p. Snyder. OF Spring City, and ex-
Superintendent of Public Grounds and
Buildings James NJ. shumakerj OF
Johnstown.
Each of the two living defendants is
now under $4,000 bail, and their
bonds read that after the Superior
Court has acted on their appeals they
are forthwith" to surrender them
selves to sheriff Fletcher.