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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
Passing Of the Spellbinder.
From the Kansas City Journal.


Both Of the big parties in Kansas this
year state that they have no ''spell-
binders" The Prince Alberted' orator
Of another day, who was always ready
for call to the stump, is no more. It
has been only few years since the stump
speaker was in all his glory. There was
list of Kansans who could raise cheers
and something else by the hour. They
were always ready for duty and were
usually occupied. They We're given an
itinerary that took them from Kansas
City. Kan, to Syracuse and from Ne
braska to Oklahoma. The handbills which
carried the announcement that they would
speak always labeled them Hon" With
the spellbinder has also gone that I'M
earned title-"Hon.' You remember the
old-time spellbinder; his SLOUGH campaign
hat; his Prince Albert coat; his pearl
gray trousers, and the fact that he wore
flowing black tie and always had the
upper buttons Of his vest open. And bet
ter still II he had long locks undulating
over his classic brow. Ladies and gen.
tlemen," he would clarion. II love the
grand old partee! She is the hope and
the glory of the race of the free and the
brave! And you also remember the
Bourbon: MY free and intelligent fellow
citizens: For aeons we have stood en-
battled for principles of right and truth.
No defeat is too bitter to cause. us to
swerve from our allegiance to right and
honor-from the cause of a people great
er than which there is none chronicled in
all the pages Of history"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 2, 1910

limitations is harmful to the health OF
the child a way can easily be found TO
put 1t sufficiently under the ban OF the
law to render the continued sale TOO
costiX to be practiced. Any shopkeeper
who knowingly would sell child that
which is injurious should suffer severely,
not merely in terms Of money hne. but
in imprisonment, for there Is nothing
more dangerous than q tramc which
seeks profit at the expense OF the health
of the young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
Cinnamon Cigarettes.

One of the citizens associations of the
District has directed attention to the al
legged sale to children of cigarettes made
CT cinnamon, the smoking of which is be-
lieved to be as harmful to child as the
smoking of tobacco. There should be no
difficulty about learning the truth of this
charge and finding those who are en-
gagged in the harmful traffic 1t may be
that there is no specific statute or regu-
lation against selling powdered CHINA
mon rolled in paper in imitation Of Gig
arettes, but IL. the consumption OF these
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
Cuba.

The Cuban elections passed Off quietly,
and now If the people will accept the re-
suit in the same spirit. outside confidence
in popular government for the island will
be much increased. Ballots. and not
bushwhackings. are the hope OF Cuba.
Strenuous campaigning Is the right thing
1t argues interest in the country and be-
lief in policies. But after the votes have
been thrown and counted. under the best
possible safeguards, the people must bow
to the will thus expressed. That is the
only safe way to do business and promote
progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
Majorities, Great and Small.
Let us pause In life's pleasures
And count its MANY tears"

These are days of buoyancy In demo-
cratic circles The leaders OF that party
believe they are standing on the borders
OF land flowing with office and oppor-
tunity All their reports are of republic
can OBJECTIONS and democratic solidarity.
They do not think it possible for the
party to lose. AS they reason. 1t is but a
question of how great the triumph Will
be. They are sure of the House. b.
speculate about the majority. They
counting on half a dozen states now co..
trolled by the republicans, but there az
differences of opinion as to the figures.
Will Dix have fifty or a hundred and
fifty thousand the best of Ii In New
York? Harmon, twenty or forty thou
sand the best of 1t in Ohio? Wilson. ten
or thirty thousand the best of 1t in New
Jersey? And so on.
There's luck In odd numbers. There s
trouble In big majorities The republican
party, 1t is true. has been reveling in big
figures for fourteen years. 1t has car
ried House after House by majorities
that enabled it TO do as it liked In Con-
gress. 1t has made show of Its OPP
ponents in four presidential contests run
ming. 1t has had it's way in every i'm
portant state north of Mason and Dixon's
line. There has been opposition only in
name-a demonstration little more than
Tor FORMS sake.
At last the awakening. Divisions IN
both houses Of Congress. Divisions in
the big states, partly as the result OF
protracted prosperity, but partly because
of a feeling that there was no hereafter.
Who is to say us nay?" 1t has looked
as if the republicans thought they could
even divide among themselves and then
conquer. Today they are undeceived.
They have presumed too much on their
strength, and now face the hereafter.
IL Mr.. Clark is Speaker he will be the
stronger in his office and the better able
TO serve his party II he looks down on a
majority of twenty-five instead OF three
times that number. II Mr.. Dix wins In
New York, Mr. Wilson in New Jersey,
and Gov. Harmon in Ohio by small ma
jorities rather than by landslides. each
will be the more interesting as a presi-
Dental quantity. landslide may rep
resent a mere passing impotence on the
part Of the people. A small but COM
Portable majority. on the other hand, sug-
gests q winning on merit after a canvass
OF discussion and reflection. Mr.. C1eve-
lands landslide majority OF two hundred
thousand for Governor of New York was
followed two years later by doubtful
Thousand majority in the state for Presi-
dent. The impatience' Of the people had
passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
More Victims of the Domestic Gun.

The domestic gun figures tragically in
the days news. 1t Is constantly reap
pearing as factor in the useless taking
of life, and the hope persists that in con-
sequence of these repeated warnings the
intelligent citizens of this enlightened
age will eschew the deadly weapon as
an article of household equipment. The
first of these tragedies is reported from
Lawrenceville. Ga, where a man of ex-
cellent business and social standing, lead
ing an upright and moral life, killed his
wife one of his children and himself in
frenzy induced. 1t is stated, by an
attack of nightmare. Springing from his
bed under the influence Of terrifying
dream, he secured the only too accessible
weapon laid aside for possible protection
anG fired at his family with appalling
results. The other case Is noted in a
dispatch from Boston, where a man died
from a bullet wound accidentally inflicted
by his wife. who explains that the hus-
band was about to clean his pistol and
laid 1t on a table, when she picked it up,
not knowing it was loaded. and accident
ally discharged it, the ball inflicting a
fatal wound.
Probably in neither case was there the
Both Lawrenceville and Boston are or
derby communities, where the average
citizen is perfectly safe in all walks of
life. Yet both the Lawrenceville and the
Boston man chung to the old superstition
for 1t is nothing else-that a gun" is
q necessary part OF the furnishing of
every house. Both men probably had in
mind the driving off of marauders at
some future time. the heroic defense of
the home from burglars. Unfortunately
both men are dead and it Is impossible
to find out just why they kept weapons so
dangerously close at hand. what they ex-
pected to do with them. what they feared
and how they thought to meet their
dangers.
Not one per cent, to speak broadly but
safely, Of the pistols privately owned in
this country today can by any reasonable
view be regarded as justifable. Outside
OF the equipment of the military forces
and the police and a very few people
engaged In especially hazardous occupa-
lions no one has a need Of a pocket
weapon. The possession Of such a gun
Is a barbaric weakness, an indulgence in
bravado or fear of the most perilous
character. For every justified killing in
which the domestic weapon figures a
hundred lives are wasted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
SUSPENSE.

wonder what I'm going to say
When several days have rolled away.
Will I lift up exultant cheers
When on the screen the count appears?
Will I stay out amid the crowd
To swell the plaudits long and loud?
Or will have to shun the glee
And say, What fools these mortals be-
Will I be 'mongst the men who sigh
Whene'er the news is flashed on high,
And vow in language terse and strong
That everything is going wrong,
Saluting with churlish frown
The victors marching up and down?
Or can be, with heart aglow,
'Mongst those who shout, II told you sou
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
Deer and Men.

Before deer hunters are permitted to
use their guns in the Adirondacks would
IL not be in the interests of humanity to
subject them to a test of their ability to
tell deer from a man? Every season
there is heavy toll taken as the re-
suit of nervous or ignorant shooting. This
season five men We're killed under mis-
taken aims for deer. Sportsmen in a
field so dabbled with human blood should
show a tag or permit. and be held re-
sponsible for their capers in the woods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02

personal absence letters to THE STAR should
not Be addressed to any individual connected
with the Office but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department, according
to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
Twisted.

What we want said the magazine
editor, lis a story that reflects real life.'
That's the trouble with our current
literature" replied the harsh critic. I'VE
are getting too much fact in our efforts
for fiction and too much fiction in our
alleged facts
DE benefit to be got fun askin' Ques-
tions.'' said Uncle Eben, depends on
whether you's dom it to git information
or to kill time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02

When college students want to see
some real vigorous sport they stop their
foot ball practice and go to see a profess
sor's political campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANpER JOHNSON.
Another Ism. !"

1--WE are seeking more polite phrase
ology in our political discussion said
one 'campaigner.
Yes" replied the other. What used
to be called a short and ugly word is
now known as an 'Ananiasism.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
Unitarian.

The autumn leaves are falling now
From boughs all tremulous;
But why look on with wrinkled brow?
They're no more good to us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02

Senator Root may be inclined to think
that in merely desiring to name the
governor, Col. Roosevelt was letting New
York off easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02

If reports are correct the situation
in New York is too easy to attempt
veteran prophet and mathematician
like Gen. GrOsvenor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02

After his exciting experiences in
Washington on a Sunday evening Mayor
Gaynor Is doubtless glad to be back to
the quietude of little old Broadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
Surpassed.

You are building very handsome
house," said the admiring friend.
"Yes," replied Mr.. Dustin Stax; "but
you ought to see the one the contractor
is going to build with the profits"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02

The weather bureau makes enemies
whether it predicts good weather that
does not materialize or bad weather that
does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
Some Surprises.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Politicians I'm Washington have decided
that there will be no landslide in the
coming election. They are preparing,
however, to receive a few mild surprises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02

Japan evidently attaches no Importance
to these predictions that the aeroplane
will put all navies out of business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02

Mr.. Dix does not talk great deal.
He is in the position OF q man who
does not have to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
Domestic Life.

From the Wilkesbarre Times-Leader
Domestic life is made up of hiring one
blamed hired girl after another,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02

If Mr. Roosevelt had his way the old
guard in New York would not even have
a tent to sulk in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02

If China goes far enough in debt 1t
will have to economic whether it reforms
or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02
Busy Days.

From the indianapolis Star.
How glad the candidate will be to re-
new the acquaintance Of his family about
the 9th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02

Mr.. Bryans experience does not IA
vor the theory that repeated defeat
leads to ultimate victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02

The hobble skirt is now being cited as
evidence that the feminine sense of
humor is deficient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-02

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-03
HIGHLY RESPECTED WOMAN
GOES TO HER ETERNAL HOME

. . " . H . t.
Mrs. Sarah L. Courtney, an aged and
highly respected woman residing in
the First ward. died this morning
shortly after eight o'clock at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Priscilla
Merrifield, on Wilson street.
For. the past five weeks Mrs. Court,
ney has been seriously Ill from a com.
nlication of diseases incident to old
age and her death was not unexpected.
Deceased was in her 95th year.
She was a daughter OF Robert and
Catharine Linn, and was. born in
Boothsville. In 1888 she was united in
marriage with Isaac Courtney, who
preceded her to the grave forty years
ago. {
To this, union ten children were
born, but one of whom, Mrs. Merri,
field, survives. The deceased arc
Louisa, Thomas p, Robert L., Mary G.,
Mrs. Ella Proudfoot, Isaac N, Anna
H j. . -r +. "aH ~ r.H' M
Bell and James w. A sister, Mrs. L.
L. Cooper, of Parkersburg, aged So,
survives her, and seven grand chill
dren and fifteen great grandchildren
survive. seventy-four years ago Mrs
Courtney united with the Presbyterian
denomination. but ut the time of her
marriage united with the NJ. E, de
nomination.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence of Mrs. Mortified on Sunday
afternoon at $3.50 O'clock conducted by
Rev. Bowers Interment will be made
in Maple Grove cemetery in charge o.
Undertaken Jenkins.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-03
N0RINIA||NII.B0G.G|EIS:5
|. ASSES AWAY
WELL KNOWN RESIDENT OF THIS
CITY, HAS ANSWERED THE
LAST SUMMONS.

o. %.
Mr.. Norman Borgess., well known
resident OF Fairmont, died last night
at his home on Walnut avenue after
an illness from dropsy. For several
days he had been in critical condi-
ton and his death was not unexpect-
ed.
Deceased was aged so years, 8
months and % days and was born at
Lumberport, Harrison county He was
the only child of the late Joshua and
Jean Borgess.. Surviving him are his
mother, his wife, formerly Miss Mar
tina See, and one daughter, Miss Emma
Borgess..
AT the age of IS years, Mr.. Borgess.
was converted and united with the
Jones run Baptist Church under the
ministry of Rev. Kemper. He was for
many years deaGon in the church.
Mr.. Borgess. had been a resident OF
Fairmont for the past five years and
had made many friends who will learn
Of his death with regret. He lived a
quiet and useful life and his going
will be felt by many friends.
Funeral services will be held or
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock al
his residence on Walnut avenue con
lducted by Rev. w. J. Eddy, assisted
by Rev. J, c. Broomfield.
Interment will be made in Maple
Grove Cemetery,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-03
I Suits were yesterday instituted !.
HE Intermediates Court. as follows:

n Suits We're yesterday instituted in
the Intermediate Court as follows:
Joshua, d, Parrish VS.. Oliver Good.
night ct al, debt; December rules.
NJ. Earle Morgan, representing the
plaintiff.
May N. Floyd VS.. Robert Talbot ct
AL, case; December rules. 6. x. Da-
Wis, attorney for the plaintiff.
B. F. Defibough VS.. Ed. Defbough,
chancery; December rules. G. X. Da.
WIS, representing the plaintiff.
P: NJ. Hoge VS.. Edgar G. shriver,
ct al, chancery; December rules. P,
NJ. Hoge, attorney for plaintiff.
Sanford Jones VS.. Fairmont Whole
sale District improvement Company,
ct al, chancery; December rules.
Meredith and 'Prichard attorneys for
the plaintiff. w
Arthur L. Davis vs.. Alpheus L. Fur.
bee ct al, assumpsit; December rules.
B. L. Butcher; attorney for the plain.
itiff.
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-03
Bis MEETING
llII.|B'IHELI
NIQNl|AY'll|BHT'
THE LOCAL UNA SOCIETY
WILL Dis uss ANS FOR 5Fu:
TURE OPERATION - WILL Co
OPERATE WITH: THE PUBLIC.
SOCIETY NEEDS more FUNDS
Too Much Work Here for.the orsanl.
zation 10 Disband-Its Need In.
ereasins Every Month.

There was an enthusiastic meeting
of the local Humane Society last
night in which plans were discussed
Us to the mode Of operation Of the So
ciety in the future.
TWAS decided to hold a public meet
Ing at the county court room on Mon;
day night when the plans outlined at
last nights meeting will be perfected.
The local society wants the aid Of
the public and will work in coniunc.
ton with the public.
The members Of the local organiza-
ton will have the members Of the
next House Of Delegates present at
the meeting. Delegate Ice will ad.
dress the meeting and probably Dele
gate Shaver will have something to
say. FIJI.
The State has not provided sufi,
Client funds to take care Of the hu.
name work. The appropriations have
been exhausted and there is no other
fund to draw from.
The State society has taken charge
Of more than twice as many unfortu'
mates this year as it did last year. The
heavy work together with the build
ling Of the humane home at Elkins has
made short work of the appropriation
for humane work.
The work here is getting heavier
every month and there is no way tc
do it except through the local organi
zation. II the, public does not come
to its rescue the work will have to be
carried on gratis.
Since. Officer Brand has taker
charge twenty.seven children hay'
found good homes. Besides there has
been many other matters that came vi
for action and they were very salts
factorily disposed Of. L
The local Humane Society deserves
i the support Of the public and 1t vii
1get it. Fairmont people have nevel
been known to withhold anything whel
| their duty is once made clear.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-03
Personals.

Mrs. William Linn, Of Market
street, who has been very Ill. is slow.
ly improving. Il
Mr.. Chas. Travis, of Colfax, was the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Fletcher
yesterday.
Miss Minnie Hughes was indisposed
yesterday. Miss Maud Prickett taught
Miss Hughes pupils.
/ Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Henderson went
to Taylor county yesterday for a con.
pie of weeks stay with relatives.
Mr.. Frederick Vangilder is very Ill
at his home on Prickett's creek q
heart trouble. His son, Mr.. John Van,
glider, who has been a patient in the
Miners hospital for several weeks, is
not improving very rapidly.
Mr.. Garrett, of State street, is very
I'LL. 1t was not thought yesterday that
he couldsAuryive long.
Miss Hattie Hawkins, Of Meadow
dale, spent yesterday here among her
relatives.
Miss Nellie Powell, OF shinnston, is
the guest Of Mr.: and Mrs. Lutte Brown
on Diamond street, 5St .
Joseph Springer, 9f colfax, was
in the city yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-03
LOVERS LANE.

# 81 . Z "
We are now enjoying the IDEAL win,
ter weather. The boys are tracking
rabbits. y
The Pool Lumber Company has been
running the saw mill this week
The mines are working full time.
John Morris is foreman at the Jacob
vangilder mine. Jerome Summers is
superintendent at the Grubb mine and
c. w. Hawkins pit boss. There is a
demand for a few more good pick
miners at present.
The oil derrick. on the Morgan farm
is near completion and the company
will be ready in short time to begin
drilling. We hope they will strike n
good well.
AT present there is prospect fol
the coal in this district being sold
about the first of the year. Options
are being renewed and a few ODD
pieces leased to finish up the field.
Say, fellow farmers, when we sell
lour coal and our oil is developed, lets
get together and organize a Loan and
Investment Company" to develop tbs
agricultural interest of our country.
The older people Of our commupit,
are fairly well, but during the last few
days there is an epidemic of feyel
among the babies.