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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

ers OF one hand, but even Of this lin.
tied number there is one standing out
dominant as the seasons absolute
sensation. paid in Full" by Eugene
Walter, now in its second year at the
Aston Theater, New York. The play
was also seen in Chicago for six
months at the Grand Opera House. and
its reception there was equal to that
given It in New York. paid in Full"
will be seen at the Grand oben
House on April Il, matinee and night.
with a special company under the d.
rection Of the Wagenhals and KEN
per Company. When presented in
New York and Chicago the play was
acclaimed by all the critics of both
these cities as the most daring and
original conception Of years. Mr.. Wal.
ter had a story to tell and he told It
with fr1nkness and dfrectness which
won for him triumph. Paid in
Full IS in four acts, treating in a re-
markedly daring and original fash.
ion of a great issue in the moral life
of our country today. 1t is a real
flesh and blood play and has won the
mending esteem OF all New York and
Chicago nlaygoers. A distinguished
east and perfectly flaw!ess produc.
ton will be sen in this city. and the
indications are that paid in Full will
be greeted by a brilliant and appre.
ciative audience.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

April; month of sun and shower
Ills the month when starts the noweFs;
boys with marbles. tops and strings,
ind kites and balls and bats and
things. All these signs tell US spring
(, here-it Il the best time Of the
year-to nave your house all painted
new and really It's the thing to do
And use Aurora Paint. Manufactured
BY The Marietta Paint and Color Co.
Marietta. Ohio. Sold BY n, ID. chris.
lIs. pEasglss 900 Main Street
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

Mr.. TAFT has been President just one
month aud IN that time has had, prob.
aely IS Few troubles as any Presl-
dent for a like period, but the time
IS approaching, and not far on, when
tae critical period OF his adminlstra-
ton win have been reached and which
viii decide whether he is to be sup
ported by a united party or whether
the history OF the Harrison admlnistra.
ton is.to repeat itself.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

II Mayor Nicely and Councilman
carrell's voting for Republicans be
such a grievous offense what Is to be
thought OF counciImen Buckley and
Linn who voted .or- Democrats.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

Provoked MOther-Tommy, you're
the plague of my life.
Tommy Smuggling up to ner)-You
wouldn't talk that way If somebody'd.
hdnap me, would you, mamma ?-Chi.
cago Tribune.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

II runor Is correct, Mr.. Haggerty
has not always been the staunch stall
Naft supporter Of hts party nominee
that tie Times would have people be-
lieye him to be.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08
HORSE SHOW ON THE OCEAN.
CUnIon Arsocfnted Press.1

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., April s.
The eleventh annual exhibition of the
City Horse Show Association
opened to-day at Young's Pier. The
pier Of course. extends out over the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

How about the Democratic council.
men not voting for L. c. Jones for col,
leetor7 They made 1t unanimous for
J.. c. to remain a plain citizen.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

A local professional man was en-.
gagged in conversation With a country
resident one day last week. during
the course OF which his rural brother
took occasion to remark that in his
opinion the "city man 1ai little on
the farmer"
"why, do you know" he added,
chat feel Just as much at home In
Fairmont as 1 do on my own farm.
1t usei to be that the farmer could
invariably be pointed out when he
came to the city. but that isn't the
way of things any more. dress the
same as yon, and when take of the
clothes that wear on the farm for
some of your modern garb. you
wouldn't know me for the same
man."
BY this time the couple had reach
ed the building wherein was the office
Of the professional man, and enter
ing the elevator, the local citizen put
his hands in his pocket for his keys
to the office. Immediately the farm
er thrust his hand into his pocket,
saying in mild, reproving manner:
Here. I'll pay for this: I'm not
going 10 let you pay my way all the
time"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

A person who is constantly inter,
csted in the ads" is constantly alert
for getting ahead" oppOrtunites-and
FINDS THEM.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

A study of the committee appoint
ments shows Mayor Nicely to be "a
pretty good Democrat No one can
complain Of his Partially to the Re
publleans. ft'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

The Magnate-You will succeed.
sir; you are genius.
The Inventor-No. Pm not. II I were
q real genius practical men like you
would consider me a darned fool
Cleveland Leader.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

HOwell-Do you suppose Roosevelt
will be able to kill lions in Africa?
Powell-Sure; IL he can't shoot EN-.
he can send EN- message-Harper's
Weekly.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

Perhaps there !S an offer made in
one of totluy's ais. that you couldn't
find again in a year.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

Yes" said the Old peer, my SON
Is willing to stand for parliament. I'm
fortunately" he added, after slight
pause, Parliament does not recipro-
cate."-Christian Register.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

Mayor Nicely could be a bully good
fellow with certain people II he were
to lend himself to their dark methods.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

Mayor Nicely could have the sup
rort Of the Times If ae would submit
to its cictation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

Brownzwhat did your wife say
about your being so late home the 9th.
or night?
Jones-Nothing at all. She Just sat
down at the piano and played Tell
me the old, old story."-Tit.Bfts.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

Mrs. Knlcker-I always plan my
clothes in church.
Knicker-And plan my fish stories.
New York Sun.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

The Times does not want politics to
enter into city affairs only when 1t
and It's followers can profit thereby.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

The Great American PIay-"Pald In
"Full."
The current theatrical season Is one
remarkably free OF real dramatic sue
cesses. in fact the positive "hits"
might easily be counted upon the fling.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

"He lets his wife do just as she
pleases."
Nothing startling about that"
mo; but ne does It without an ar
gumen;."-Louisville Confessional.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

Mrs, De Crimp lday after election)
Where did you get the new hat?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

Mrs. Poll worker-My husband gave
me IS Yesterday for my vote.-Brook.
Ign Life.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

Fine shade trees for sac at II. w.
LNaman's. Delivered and planted free
4I5.Os
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

Another Appropriate Name.
Also they may be called beehive
hats" because the husbands are stung.
--Plttsburg Gazette Times.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08
ante entrance to and exit from DC
SIGNS on SPRING.

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-08

CT FEEL we'll, never felt better;
L thanks for your attention and Pc
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
METHUSELAH

"OW are the mighty fallen! That
II interchangeable modern busybody.
IL the iconoclast, has smashed
Father Methuselah, until now the un-
challenged long-distance record holder
in the gentle art of living. A genealog-
ical ghoul employed by the Jewish
World has dug up the records of
Methuselah and the patriarchs and has
made merry with them. He says in the
earliest times the month, the period of
a moon cycle, was called a year. After
a while people got tired of the one
month year, and finding that with the
aid of a hand they could count
periods of time up to five without los
ing themselves they established five
month year.
Reckoning his age by one-month
years, old Methuselah was an infant
as compared with several of our Los
Angeles patriarchs and matriarchs, who
are 80 years of age and upward. He
was only 7S&l years old. The ages of
the patriarchs averaged from 70 to 80
years.
While this gives US a new and well
come view Of the daddies of the world
welcome, because it makes them more
natural; now they may be regarded as
real human beings-at the same time
we may be pardoned if we express our
sympathy with Methuselah, who after
all these centuries of fame is to be re-
duced to the commonplace.
Methuselah has always been an awe
inspiring figure to the youth Of this
and every other Bible-reading country.
Many imaginative boys have found
soIace for Sunday school in thinking
Of the life story Of Methusaleh. he
saw kingdoms as we'll as kings come
and go. One dynasty succeeded an
other, but Methuselah was always at
his own fireside in winter and cottage
door in summer. If he had only kept a
diary, we used to think, how he would
have put it all over" old Pepys.
But, alas and alack, the iconoclast
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
SAYS GIRLS WANT TO KNOW
OF YOUTHS PRIVATE LIVES

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24.-[Editor
Herald: A short time ago certain
young man made the statement that
girls knew nothing about the private
life of their young men associates, and
did not care to find out. In this he Is
mistaken. We not only care to find
out, but we are going to find out. The
old saying, "Where ignorance is bliss
'tis folly to be WISE" does not fit the
girl of the present day. A state of
blissful ignorance may be comfortable
to the individual, but it is unfair to
the next generation, and the girl of
today is getting wise for the sake of
the next generation.
Any girl with any scientific knowl-
edge will doubt the purity of the
young maj who smokes. The writer
has never met young man who was
repulsive to her from the very start,
who did not turn out to be immoral.
1t is an insult to girls to state that
they do not care for young man "who
has not fallen from the bounds OF
morality" What is "faling from the
bounds of morality but nauseating
and disgusting sin? AS for "the man
who knows''-knows about what, pray?
About low, disgusting company, and
sin and vice and wickedness? Is there
anything about such knowledge to be
proud of?
A young mans ideal girl is a girl
who has never fallen, and a girls ideal
man is a man who has never fallen.
Why is the sin of impurity so revolt
ing and nauseatlng? Because 1t is a
perversion of all that is holy and beau
tiful and sacred-the mystery of hu-
man life. The statements of this
young man have set us all thinking
deeply. We are going Ito find out"
THE NEW GIRL,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
STRANGE BEDFELLOWS

n OLITICS makes strange bedfel-
lows. The Times, in its attack
= on the primary law, is In exact
line with the Socialists. who claim the
tendency of the law is to disfranchise
supporters of minority parties. The
Socialists say the primary law leaves
the minority parties bound, gagged
and helpless, deprived of any oppor-
tunity of putting their candidate in
nomination and voting for him at the
election. One of the objects of the
adoption of the primary system of
nomination was to save expense and
simplify elections. The party of pro-
test must do it's protesting at the pri-
maries and on the platform. AS soon
as a party musters enough supporters
to put candidate in the field with
some reasonable hope that he may be
elected that candidate will have an
opportunity of trying his strength in
competition with other popularity nom
mated candidates. When a candidate
is hopelessly beaten at the primaries
none but sentimental reasons could
possibly induce him to stand" for
election at the polls, because he knows
he is not really standing for election"
but for the expression of a protest
which has already been expressed at
the primaries.
Even in old-fashioned conventions a
primary law" was always regarded,
and in limited form has been a rec
ognized part of parliamentarian pro-
ceedings since the year one. The NOV
ing and seconding of a nomination for
candidate may be regarded as rudi-
mentary application of the primaries
principle. If the nomination finds no
seconder no vote is taken on the can
didature of the gentleman proposed.
The primaries" are in accordance
with the first principles of American
ism, and in course of time will doubt
less do away with the political "boss"
and make a "Rump convention" i'm
Dossible.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
MARION MARTIN REoPENs
WOMAN SUFFRAGE DEBATE

DENVER. Colo, Sept. 1S7[Editor
Herald]: Observer seems to have
sounded a retreat. and has fallen back
inside the ramparts erected by other
! men to prove his case against the
Colorado women. But he has come
far short of accomplishing his pur-
pose.
He doubtless is aware of that fact
himself, as he has now added the en-
tire feminine sex to his list of "un-
desirable citizens" agreeing with the
editor of the Ladies' Home Journal
that no man understands a woman.
In Observers oVereapitalized letter
of August 20 he quotes the words of
H. G. Fisher, president of the Chris
tian Citizenship union, wherein he re-
ferred to the prize fight at the Au-
ditorium. The writer calls Observers S
attention to the following words used
by Mr.. Fisher that Observer did not
think were of sufficient Importance to
be CAPITALIZED: "A test case it was
to see if Denver would stand for such
things. But she will not, and If our
officials, sworn to enforce the law, fail
us, they will be relegated to political
oblivion, with their predecessors"
May the writer ask why capitals
were not used for so important a sem
tence in Observers liberal use of large
type, since he tells us that capitals
in both articles are his own? Does he
think Letter Box readers read only the
lines in large type? Observer is asked
to please not that Mr.. Fisher said.
Denver will not stand for such
things" Also note that he said: eff
our officials, sworn to enforce the laws,
fail us, they, too, will be relegated to
political, oblivion, with their predeces-
sors." The sentence shows three dis
tinct things in favor of Denver. First,
that the city has good laws for its
protection; second. that it's officials
were properly sworn to enforce them;
third, that officials who had not en-
forced them had been relegated to
political OBLIVION and the present ones
would have fallen If they failed in
civic duty. MARION MARTIN.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
SERVICE
WI z know that they which are
w accounted to rule over the Cen
] lnrdrInirn lnnrnra

NI T. Know IIldI Iney WHICH are
w accounted to rule over the Cen
" tiles exercise lordship over
them. But so shall it not be among
you; but whosoever will be great
among you shall be your minister. And
whosoever of you will be the chiefest
shall be servant Of ALL
These are the words of Jesus, re-
ported by Mark and translated from
his published report. Today, as in the
earlier years of the Christian era, the
man who serves his fellow men best.
and is therefore the most useful man,
is really the greatest man.
Strip a human being of all externals
rank, riches, influence, power, and II
the quality of usefulness does not
remain to clothe him he is naked
indeed. Some time ago the people OF
Los Angeles had an opportunity OF
seeing the play entitled "The Servant
in the House." in which this saying OF
Jesus was elaborated In objective, alle-
gorical form, or, to use the Language
of the plain citizen, was "acted out"
Every man who performs a part OF
the worlds work is a useful member
of society, and usefulness is not
measured by riches. although riches
so greatly increase the responsibility
of the possessor by widening the horl.
zon and increasing the scope of his
usefulness, of his opportunity for SER
vice, that IL is truly awesome to think
of the sorry figure that may be cut by
any wealth. -burdened citizen who does
not live up to the full measure of tht
responsibility that has been developed
upon him, of the opportunity for usefu
service that has been given him.
Let us not forget the words which
are the seal of heavens final approva
of the actions of a man while on eartl
are: We'll done, good and faithful
SERVANT"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

lone women, we have the privilege" of
earning our own livings Cor starving)
at one-third the wages paid to men for
equal work, at the same time paying
equal prices for necessities of life. Just
wake up out of that lovely dream,
and tell me one privilege" enjoyed
by women that man does not have, and
much more besides. ESPERANZA.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

has regulated" Methuselah. Not 80
years old when he died, the early
chroniclers reckoned his age by moons,
and the green and guilt lie moderns,
avid for wonderstories, accepted a
moon for a twelvemonth.
Methuselah for many generations has
enjoyed a spurious reputation. But,
after all, 1t was not his fault. De
mortuls nil nisi bonum, and he has
been long time dead. r. I. P.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
AT THE THEATERS

AUDITORIUM-Dark
MASON-Dark.
BURBANK-"Lady Frederick"
BELAsCO-"CIassmates
MAJESTIC-"The Girl from Rector's."
ORPHEUM--Yaudevill
GRAND-MeIOdrama.
Los ANGELES-vaudevill
FTSCHER'S-Burlesque
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
SHE WANTS TO KNOW WHAT
PRIVILEGES WOMEN ENJOY

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21.-[Editor
Herald: One woman says she values
her privileges" more than rights" 1
pray thee tell me what privileges"
do women enjoy now? We have not
the ballot, but what privileges have we
in place of the ballot? We have the
privilege" 1t is true, of standing in
a street car and having male crea-
lures smoke in our faces. If we are
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

Several eastern cities have tried to
initiate Los Angeles fiesta, but the
attempts have been failures on ac-
count of the inability of the police to
control the rowdy element Seems to
us rowdyism lies dangerously near the
surface in the life of many American
nitieS
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

For many years Biographies have re-
corded the north pole is a flattened
area or a depression of the earth's
northern surface. Certainly the north
pole controversy is becoming more and
more fiat and depressing.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

Belief in the elimination of poverty.
says the American Magazine, is at the
foundation Of the belief of the faith
of many socialists. And doubtless
they think this elimination, like char
ity, should begin at home.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
Fight Promoters

If Lord Beresford sees the "sky' red
in the immediate future 1t is because
a change has come over the spirit Of
the professional fighting man. For
merly he may have chafed at peace,
but he waited in disciplined silence.
Today field marshals and admirals
spelling for a fight seize upon our un-
precedented facilities for publicity to
do their best to bring about a fight
New York Evening Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

Mars and the aurora borealis have
been disturbing normal conditions on
the earth, and interfering with the
Martians butt in? Haven't we trou-
bles enough without being bothered
by their old. red-eyed, second-rate ef-
fete apology for planet? Keep off
the earth, can't ye?
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

Building is booming along in Greater
Los Angeles. Total valuation of per-
mits issued this month, to date. is
$1,O15.O7O. Past the million dollar
mark, and still going ahead! Bully!
Since the beginning of the month, 1873
permits more have been issued than
were issued during the corresponding
period of last year.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

National Guard Association of the
United States will hold its annual con-
vention in Los Angeles next week. This
kind of convention is one of which Los
Angeles may we'll be proud.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

AS there were Nine MUSES., even so
are there nine rump candidates for
the city council. The Southern Pacific
rump nine are Barney Healy, H. H.
Yonkin, Henry H. Lyon, C. ]. Let's.
w. E. Mckee, w. H. O'Connell, S. C.
Dodge, Percy Ross and R. E. Wirsch-
ing. Defeat them. And in order to
defeat them you must be registered.
Don't forget to REGISTER.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

Socialism is to preach unto others
how you would have them do unto you.
We predict as soon as a few con-
crete instances of socialism are pub
licly analyzed the new fad will re-
lapse into innocuous cobwebdom.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
Far and Wide
British Immigrants

1t is not little consolation to the
patriotic Briton to observe the steady
flow of immigration of the wealthy
classes of other nations into England
and Scotland. 1t is fiattering that those
who can afford to live exactly where
they choose should be coming to us in
such considerable numbers from the
United States and elsewhere, and the
movement is one likely to increase
greatly.-London Mail.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
Life

A local business man has received
clearly defined explanation of what life
is, as viewed by a man who lives in
Chicago, who says: Life is Just one
d-n thing after another" That man
must be running newsaper.-Banning
Record.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

New York had the biggest time of
its career In the celebration of Hud-
son day. The celebration was highly
successful, and in every respect was
worthy of the cause. Henry Hudson
and Robert Fulton pioneered the naval
and maritime development of the
United States. Although New York
celebration. Hudson Fulton day was
in reality of national Importance.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
Public Letter Box

TO CORRESPONDENT intended
for publication must be accompanied by the
name and address of the writer. The Herald
gives the widest latitude to correspondence
but assumes NO responsibility for their views.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

The conquest of the air has not yet
been accomplished. But the death roll
of the air has been begun.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

Mars is 100000 miles nearer the
earth than he was few years ago. If
he hurries up, he may hit US in time
for the Rump campaign.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26

Every day President Taft is feeling
better, because every day brings him
nearer Lovely Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
Grape Industry Menaeed

So. If the low price offered for grapes
is in part an exhibition of ill-temper,
the growers may be entitled to little
ill-temper over the other conditions
which have helped to bring these prices
about.-Madera Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
Sinful

Charity may cover a multitude of
sins; but when you see beggar buy
liquor with the money you gave him
in response to a piteous appeal for
something to get a meal WITH" you
are convinced that charity is incapable
of covering itself, among the others
Salt Lake Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
OIL Scarcity

For about two weeks crew of four
men and a cook, with sixteen horses,
whose business it is to oil and fix up
the county roads, have been camped
near the north part of town, doing
nothing, saying they cannot work be-
cause they are out of oil.-Kingsbury
Recorder.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
The State Press
Roosevelt

Those who keep tab with national
politics declare that Theodore Roose-
velt will be the next president with the
greatest majority known in the history
of this country, If he can be persuaded
to become candidate in 1912.-San
Diego News.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-26
Northern sIur

Now, 1t need not be denied that these
excited southern folk make uncom-
Portable neighbors and that in manner
and spirit they are for the most part
alien to California.-Modesto News.