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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09
Seeing and Hearing.

did you see the shot firel?" was
the question Of an Irishman called as
a witness in a trial once had in Kan
sas City.
"a did not" was the Cet's re-
Spouse; "but heard it fo.red."
The evidence is not satisfactory. Sc
sternIy announced the presiding mag
is trate. "Step down"
This legal finding was evidently not
precisely to the HIKING of the lhshman.
for no sooner had he left the stand
and had turned mis- back than he gave
way to a somewhat derisive laugh.
This had the effect of arouslng in turn
the judges ire, and he Immediately re-
called the offender
How dare you show such contempt
of court?" demanded his honor. What
dc you mean by laughing in that man.
ner?"
did your honor see me laugh ?" ask
ed the Irishman, in a most respectful
tone.
NO; but I distinctly heard you
laugh" said the magistrate.
A twinkle came into the eyes of the
witness. "such evidence is not salts
factory, your honor" said he quietly.
Where upon everyone. incluling the
Judge langhed.-Lippin colts Magazine.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09
mAsoN's BANQUET
Many Gather Around the MaUndy
Thursday Banquet Table at
Cathedral.

WHEELING, w. Va. April with
the singing of Aud Lang SYM" by
the hundreds of members Of the An.
cient order OF Accepted Scottish Rite
Masons, gathered around the Maundy
Thursday banquet table at the Cattle.
dral, the four days successful spring
reunion was brought to a close shot [.
ly before last midnight, and the mem.
bers began leaving for home early
this morning.
The reunion was one OF the must
successful affairs ever given by the or.
ganizatlon in the state, and from early
last Monday morning until the small
hours Of this morning the Cath oral
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

was well filled with local and visiting
members, degrees from the first 10,
the thirty-second having been confer
red on candidates since the session
hogan.
Thursday morning, the last days.
session, was devoted to comforting the.
thtrty.frst degree OF Inspection in
quisitor, which was communicated.
In the afternoon the final touch, un-
der the auspices of the Consistoy OF
West Virginia, the thirty-second de-
gree was conferred. This completed
the work on the candidates of the
spring reunion.
Last evening the elaborate banquet
was given, when the beautiful cefe-
mony of the extInguishing or tina lights
took place.
DR.. John W. Morris, Ehirty.talrd de.
gree, sovereign grand inspector gem
eral, was toastmaster, while Prof.
l.. CorDly, OF Huntington, AMI Hon.
owen S. Mckinney, Of Fairmont, made.
addresses. A tost by Charles F.
schuitze was drank 10 the heath 10
the sick, comfort to the neady, and
succor to the oppressed-everywhese.e
After the toast all stood with bowed
heads for a moment, in deep medita-
ton, and the conclusion was very. i'm
presslve.
The ceremony Of relighHlg the
lights will take place Easter at 2
o'clock in the Afternoon.
Among Fairmont knights at the
banquet were o. S; Mckinney, F. b..
Nichols, T. W. Arnett, |. z. Morgan
and C. c. Robb.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

It is not likely that the maximum
rates of the Payne bill will be applied
at any time 10 more than tenth of
our importations. for unQuestionably
foreign countries with double scales
of duty will stretch a point to enter
our market freely when all that is nee.
essary to obtain that advantage will
be to treat the United States WITH the
same lfberalIty that is extended to
them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09
Delivered ay carrier.
MAYOR NEELWs TRousLz-NoT
TWo-FAcEo.

Il has been but short year since
the columns of the Times were full
Of recommendations Of NJ. NJ. Nicely as
. snitable person to occupy the high
est once in the gift Of the people Of
Fairmont. The editorial page was sHl-
some Of his praise; and great effort
was made to cause the people Of the
city to believe AFR, Nicely was man
who would conscientiously and indus
triously administer the Office of Mayor
according to law.
But in the short twelve-month past
great change has come oge: The
Flicker Times. instead Of praise and
eommendation 1t finds nothing is 30
bad for it to say in his con lemn1tioI.
What has wrought this change in tho
Licker,, organs "sentiments?" HIS
MI. Nicely failed to discharge his du.
ties as Mayor? Has he or his admins
tration eolllded with the violnt rs OF
the law? Was the Times mistaken
when a short year ago it beiiev ID Mr..
Nicely would administer me affairs of
the city in an honest and fearless
mannef7 No" is the only answer can
pc heard to these and all simtls- CUES.
lions The now Ticker" organ finds its
prophecies about the man, made =
yearago to its great chagrin and per.
sonal disappointment, for once to be
true. It finds that Mayor Nicely though
? democrat, can not be contrnIlel by
the whiskeyites who control his par.
rs Paper. He has known no frieuds
'and recognized no foes In the admin.
stration ot his once. a very unusual
ping tor a Democratic office colder.
peeialy m Marion county. ". With.
be has attempted no grant stand
d concerning Ehings Ind non.
pliais Su1 Npapsr. and
q SUI Nelly
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09
That Kind Of a Man.

The Georgians Of Augusta are chuck.
ling over a new story about Mr.. Taft.
Mr., Taft, 1t seems, drove out one
afternoon to see a Georgia planter.
The planters cook. a very old woman.
takes no interest in public affairs. and
she did not recognize the portiy
guest.
What did You think of that gentle
man, Martha?" the planter ssked, aft
er Mr.. Taft had driven off.
We'll. sir" old Martha replied. al
can't say as saw nothIn' pertlckler
about him. He looked to me like the
kind of man as would be pretty reg.let
to his meals. Seattle POst-Intelli
gencer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

maNimum-minimum provisions Of the
bill will put upon the executive de
partment of the government the re-
sponslbility of deciding whether or not
a material discrimination against
American trade exists and will allow
ample time for negotiations for the
purpose Of removing causes of dispute
with foreign nations. The minimum
schedule of the tariff bill is to go into
effect at once and to remain in effect
long enough to afford foreign nations
an opportunity to arrange their future
trade relations with the United States
and determine whether or not they
care 10 continue dealing with this
country on the most favored nation
basis.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

has proved himself to be even all tho
Times recommended him to be when
he was candidate for Mayor. and 10
one has been deceived in him except
the Times and its "licKer Sc following,
who didn't expect him to measure up
to what they claimed for him. It must
be terrible shock to the old man to
find that Democrat in office can
sustain his good reputation which he
had before the election. The Times
did not expect it to turn out that way.
Its policy is to have INTEGRITY only
before taking" (ofice).
Since the municipal elec:iIn me
Times has been busy reading Mr..
Nicely out of the Democratic party.
For what? Why for nothing more or
less than looking to the gool of the
community and preventing the Demo
crat violators OF the Law, as we'll as
all others, from engaging in the, ma
farious business whether in the form
OF selling liquors, or conducting gam
bling joints and bawdy houses. Th n
the same element aided by the Times.
whose mouth piece and defender 1t
has come to be, fixed up Demoero-
tic slate, and organized a Dem ,crarc
bunch in council, or at least accord
ing to the Times It was a Democrats
bunch, composed,of three Democrats
and two Republicans, and because
the Mayor did not bllndly walk into
the wbiskey trap and aid than 10
chain his administration, body AMI
soul, to this vicious element OF .hc
community, by turning over to them
the officers who must be depended
upon to enforce the laws. he must be
read out of the party. Can 1t be I'm.
agined what tne coming year would
have meant for this community had
Mayor Nicely permitted himself 70
have become partner in this crime
against his townspeople?
The people endorse the course of
Mr., Nicely and so long as he mq.ntalns
himself in this most straightforward.
honorable manner, he can not help
but succeed. His popularity with the
people and with the rank and file Of
his own party, (for who does not all
mire man?), is becoming a very dis.
tressing reality to the Times and its
whiskey ring. Falling to handle him
in Office. 1t Is determined nov 10 lis.
credit him in his own party. and 'Hn
MIN of" as they say. We do not know
what Mr.. Neely's intentions are. but
II these attacks by the Times and The
ring are born OF fear that ne will be-
candidate for reelection to the May.
orally, and are this far aheal, trying
to thus "kill him of" 1t is a most
sure way, II the people so understand
y, to make Mr.. Nicely Mayor to sue.
coed himself, or something better.
We do not assume TO defend Mr..
Nelly for he needs no one TO 10 that:
his public acts do that for aim: but
Il Is 50 refreshing TO md Democrat.
10 oMdal VIC + not made tHatace4
"a III Wnsl an ~ Nhlske1 itsE,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

Mayor Nicely has brought walls Of
wrath upon his mead from Democrats
in Fairmont. as well as from thu
Democratic newspaper there for
recognizing the faithful and capable
work Of the chief OF police of that
city. and 1t is all because the chief
Is Republican. The mayor has
risen above partlsanshIp and Tie
Democrats down there are unable to
attain That degree Of liberality.
Doubtless 1t is well for Fafrmaat
that the mayor Is Predetermined
than those who want to boss him.
Clarksburg Telegram.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

In spite of the tarirr war there are
many signs of returning prosperity.
The Treasury receipts In March were
&S.7G1, 900 larger than the receipts for
March, 1908. and the gross receipts
of the New York Postofflce In March
were nearly 100000 larger than the
gross receipts for March, 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

that we rejoice with the people Of
Fairmont at the lamentations and
lamentations of the Times ana It's
gang because the Mayor is not the
two.raced variety. In the language oft
quoted by former editor Of this pa.
per. "lct the CALLED jade vince"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

A defect in the Payne bill, as re.
ported front he Ways and Means
committe, was that It did not explicit.
ly vest in the President power to de.
eide whether or not the United States
was receiving substantially the same
treatment as Il was giving another
country. Ths notifications Rhiea Il
b reported afa q n made b ihs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09
In the JUNGLE.

First Lion-I wonder how Teddy the
Terrible Is going to kill usH
Second Lion (gloomlly)-we won't
have much chance to escape II ne
doesn't do 1t at once with his new gun.
he will probably bit Us over the head
with that AnanIas Club.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09
Professional Enthusiasm.

$50 you've mad that professional
athlete arrested for stealing your dia,
mond rin?"
Eyes. and he is now awaiting trial
on bail"
"Then you had better have him
watched for from sheer force OF habit
he will jump or skip his bail"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

A person who is constantly 'qnter-
ested in the ads" Is constantly alert
for getting ahead" Opportunities-and
FINDS THEM.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09
The Right Locality.

she-For heavens sake. John, don't
make love to me right here ina dress
making parlor.
He-My dear, is 1t not fitting
place?-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09
Not Incompatible.

Critical Mamma - am afraid. my
dear, that your husband mas but loose
ideas.
Young wtfe-Yet, mamma, he is
generally tight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09
Naturally So,

"What did you think of Blanks book
OH acoustics?"
Nothing. when he read it to me, but
q volume of sound"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

Because she is always calling him
up. and he Is always calling him
down."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

His Ups and Downs.
Between his wife and his employ
er, poor Binks is having hard time"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

81 forgot something" said the hus-
band.
YES" pouted the wife, "you forgot
to kiss me-"
That may be. but what | came back
for was ny overshoes. kansas City
Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

He-Bah! What is woman? A rag, a
bone and a hank of hair!
she-And Man? A jag. drone or a
tank of Chicago Record-Herald.
He mummurs underneath his breath,
When lectured by mis- wife,
"oh, better far the jaws OF death
Than all these jaws of Nfe."
New York Sun.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

$50, your airship was wrecked in
the blizzard. thought you consl-
cred It perfect"
THE ship was perfect" replied the
inventor stiffly. THE air was at fault"
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

"Your cook was absolutely incompe-
tent. wasn't sne?"
Something fierce! Why, when I
discharged her could hardly find
words to give her good recommends
ton. cleveland Leader.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

How can show my love?"
what do you mean?"
Words are inadequate"
Il see. And kisses are insanitary.
It's a tough world."-LouIsvIlle Cour,
ier-Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

visitor-How old are you, Waldo?
Waldo Emercan Bostonbeans-Does
the subject really interest you, madam.
or do YOU introduce it merely as a
theme for polite conversatIon?-Life.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

Subscribe IN y Wsa UEEh,la.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09
3 wins
Exehanne. n

Exchange.
The Junior League. otgthe NJ. E.
South, viii hold an exchange
at tie Yost Flats. Saturday morn.
Ing.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-26
Eavors Sunday Baseball.

The house committee on criminal
Jurisprudence made an adverse re-
commentator upon the bill prohibit
Ing Sunday baseball, recommending
that It do not pass. In past sessions
such a recommendation, because the
bill is one which shows up every two
years, has invariably precipitated
lively and spirited debate. but on this
occasion not n murmur Of dlsapproyal
was heard.
The South Dakota legislature sent
to the house Friday morning a Joint
resolution which had been introduced
there and asked that II be acted upon
In q similar manner here. 1t was
a memorial to congress to amend the
constitution so that polygamous
cohabltation should be absolutely for
hidden.
\ bill to empower circuit judges TO
appoint an amicus curiae in divorce
cases was introduced in the senate by
Senator Mcthudy. In explanation OF
the bill, Senator Methudy said that II
is TO enable the trial Judge in default
cases to ascertain whether there Is
collision between the parties The
measure is one advocated by the st
Louis Bar association.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-26
Retain Power In Vacancies.

Jefferson City, Mo.-The death
OF Representative Ward of Holt coun'
ty makes two vacancies In the house
which the governor will have to take
steps to have filled by special cleo
lions. There is pending in the legisla-
tire a resolution providing that death
vacancies be filled by appointment OF
the governor, but it is not believed
the resolution has much chance OF be-
coming law.
Even II the Republicans had q ma
jority of the membership OF both
houses, Il is be lieved many OF them
would look on this as an encroachment
Of the powers OF the executive on the
legislative department Of the state
government. Until the vacancies are
filed, too, 1t will not be any easy mat
ter for the Republicans to put through
any strictly party measure, Ihey
have Just more than an even half OF
the house membership. Were the votes
of all needed there would likely be
some lively skirmishing to have all
in attendance.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-26
To Pension confedcrates.

jefferson City-The pcnsioning Of
Confederate veterans is provided In u
bill prepared by Representative Kim
rey of Texas county. which he prob
ably will introduce in the House Tues
day. The bill authorizes an approprl'
alton OF $4,000 for the pension iuad
to be discussed in 1909 and 1910.
The board of managers of the Con
federatp home at Higginsyille is en-
powered under the act to contribute
$40 a month for the support of any
person eligible to admission as an in
mate OF the home who does not re
ceivc its benefits.
The only provisions are that the
pcnsioncr must have reached the age
Of 70 years. served one year In the
army of the Conrcdcracy and resided
in Missouri for ten years.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-26
Change 70 Be Made.

jefferson City, Mo.-That the sen
ate committee on penitentiary and
reform schools will condemn condl'
tions in the local prison seems as
sured. And that great alterations In
the prison will be recommended, toI'
lowing the disclosures made last week
Senator Thomas Z. Kinney of st. LOUIS
is chairman OF the committee.
The special senate committee that
visited pcnltentiarics during the re
cess is composed Of Senators McDayld
of Greene, Bradley OF ST. Francois
and Eads Of Dayiess. Institutions in
New York. Massachusetts, ONO ahu
Illinois were visited.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-26
SAY OTHER PENS
ARE MUCH BETTER
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS CONVINCED
RADICAL SHAkE.uP lc
INEVITABLE,
MAY ELIMINATE CONTRACTS
Report Of Senate Committee, Expected
to Condemn Sanitary Conditions
Probably VIII Signal Gen.
eral Reform Move.

jefferson City.-It being a foregone
conclusion that the senate committee
on penitentiary and reform school VIII
condemn the sanitary condition OF the
Missouri penitentiary, and that the
special senate committee appointed at
the last session of the Legislature to
visit prisons in other states with a
view to suggesting improvements III
prison MANAGEMENT at home, Will rec
ommend very extensive changes, prac'
tlcally evenly member of the leglsla'
ture and every state officer feels that
a radical chang is near ut hand,
The special senate committee thst
visited penitentiaries during the recess
is composed Of Senators McDayid OF
Greene. Bradley of St Francois and
Fads of Dayiess. Institutions In New
York. Massachusetts, Ohio and Hi
nois were visited.
The committee returned under the
impression there is not a single re-
formatory feature worthy Of the name
connected with the Missouri prison
and that every prison visited Is vastly
superior to It In great many impor
tant respects.
Senator McDayid says he will do eY
ery,hing in his power to introduce ne"
and modern methods in the Missouri
institution. He opposes the CONTRACT
labor system
Senator Bradley is more outspokeI
ban Senator McDavd. The presence
of SO much tuberculosis. he thinks, II
lasting disgrace to the state, He
believes all OF the old cell buildings
should be torn down The conlrac
eys,cm OF working conyicts is intoler
able to him.
In a general way, Senator Eads quit
agrees with the other members Of IN
committee in the opinion that Missouri
IS far behind other states where MOD
ern prison methods have been adopted
He also would abolish the contrac
system.
IL is expected this special committe
will submit a report at an early date
perhaps the last Of the present weei
and this will be a signal for a genera
move for prison reform in Missouri
J II seems impossible that the contraC
system can be continued In view
so much hostility towards it.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-26
Washinqton's Greatness,

After mentioning the great good, In
actual results. accomplished by many
technical professions, Judge TAFT con
s!dered in extent tho profession OF the
law which, he said, lis In wide
sense the profession OF government
He said that lawyers often were Sc
lect.i TO carry on governmental work
because the executive faculty was
very marked attribute OF the modern
LAWYER. While he realized thGt there
were defects and weaknesses in the
profession Of the law, he regarded u
as tbc most important in !'s relation
to pontical government. In conciu'
sion he said. National exlgency
seems to call forth the men peculiarly
fitted TO meet the requirements OF the
situation. Such we're Lincoln and
Grant during the great civil war. Such
was Washington in the revolution, Inc
anniversary of whose birthday this
university appropriately makes It's Com
mencemeht Day. He was not q law
yer or n doctor, or minister. He wa
n leader OF men His pure, disinterest
ed patriotism. his freedom from sinai
jealousies, his marvellous common
sense, his indomitable perseverance
and patience, and his serenity an
calm under the most trying circun
stances. gave him the victo-y--a VII
tory which could be traced not to bri
liant genius or professional trainini
but TO that which, of all things, is tn
most to be pursued and desireo-s
his high character % Q man., -
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-26
To Give Farmers Aid.

Jefferson City, Mo.-Representa'
tive Cross says the farmers and stock
growers of the state need help from
the manufacturers and sellers Of pat
ent stock foods. To that end he has
offered a bill which provides for the
appointment OF n state chemist. at
salary of $1,000 a year. The chemis,
Ia TO examine the stock foods Offered
for sale and to determine whether
there is anything Of benefit to stocI
In them.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-26
ELL for Uniform Taxes,

Jefferson City--Uniformity in the
tax assessments of Missouri is
promised through q bill presented to
the state Legislature by Representa-
tive Qics of Cape Girardcau county
Under Kics' plan beginning with the
1919 taxes. the actual cash value OF
property at voluntary sale shall
become the basis Of determining tho
valuation of property.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-26
Town Seeks Model Tax Law.

Jefferson City.-A legislative com
mittee of theMissouri municipal
league, comprising forty towns, came
TO Jefferson City to urge the legis'
lature to modify the laws relating to
special assessments. affecting the
smaller towns OF the state. F. P
Robinson, Mayor Of Maryyille is chair
man of the committee, and Leslie b
Bates, Of Webb City, is president "
the league.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-26
Lecturers Furnished Free.

REPRESENTATIVE Kies introduced
bill providing that when any county
court will furnish free the rooms or
halls in which to hold three weeks
lecture course on agricultural and
stock raising subjects. the Missouri
state board of agriculture shall send
men to deliver the lectures. The bill
appropriates $4,000 for the purpose
of carrying out the provisions of the
act.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-26
Pay Day Bill Fixed by Law.

Jefferson City.--The house got down
Ia real business Tuesday for the first
time. House bill No. 80, reported
favorably by the judiciary committee
vas ordered engrossed. 1t provides for
the semi.monthly payment Of employees
of ali manufacturers. Employers iaii
ing TO observe the law will be required
to nav double the stipulated wages.