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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-31
"A HORRIBLE EXAMPLE"

This is my third year in Maine. In
the South where my business has
called me most of the time for sew
eral years past, the question of wet
and dry, as it is called there, was
agitating everybody, and Maine was
always referred to as the horrible eX-
ample of the prohibitory law. | fire.
uuently heard the statement made by
apparently responsible and well in
formed people, that Maine was full OF
drunkards and that whiskey was sold
as freely as anywhere in the country.
Three years ago | travelled over
most of the State, spending five or
six weeks, and was greatly surprised
as day after day | kept my eyes
open, to find that | could not see the
slightest evidence OF the sale Of IL
quor anywhere. During the six weeks
| was in the State, l saw two men
under the influence of liquor. Both of
them were on train going from Ban
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-31

That you cannot buy liquor easily
in Maine under the prohibitory law
and that the prohibitory law in this
State has not been a failure Is the
opinion of Charles F. Nesbit, OF
Washington, d. c., who is president
of the Southern Public Service Cor
poratlon, and who was the speaker at
the luncheon of the Portland Board
of Trade the other day.
Mr.. Nesbit also stated in an inter-
view with a reporter that he had
been told by one of the largest
wholesale liquor dealers in Boston
that not near as much liquor was
sold under a local option law. The
man who says that there is as much
rum sold In Maine under the prohibi-
tory law as there would be under a
local option law Is either fool or a
liar" said the wholesale liquor deal
er to Mr.. Nesbit.
In his interview with the Express
Advertiser reporter recently Mr.. Mes
bit, who travels extensively in South
ern states, said that he was not a
prohibitionist and that he had simply
observed the conditions in Maine be-
cause he had been told by number
of men outside of the Pine Tree
State that the prohibition law was a
failure. Il determined to observe
for myself and | can say that the law
has not proven a failure and | make
that statement not because ana
against or for local option. Condi-
tions in Maine under the prohibitory
law lessen the temptation for men to
drink as they certainly cannot gel
liquor as easily as they can in Ii
censed communities. said Mr.. Mes
bit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09

was made by Judge Martin s. VIII
liams, of Giles county. who has been
n member of the House of Delegates
for the past three sessions. and who
Is chairman of the Committee on. APP
preparations for Schools and Colleges.
besides being a member of some OF
the other most important committees.
Judge Williams made a profound Inn
preston upon the teachers OF the
of Martinsville. After tracing the edu-
cational development OF the public
school system in Virginia for the past
thirtyfour years, he spoke in no un-
certain language as to what he
thought would be wise in the future
policy of the State public schools. He
discussed at length the recent school
legislation, and. much to the delight
of the teachers. told them what II
meant to them. and showed how they
had effected and could still effect the
Legislature In securing their own
ends He suggested that they demand
their rights. and that they so arouse
public sentiment that Legislators, like
himself, would be afraid not to grant
their request. He criticized the
teachers for not asserting their rights,
and assured them that the 10000 who
are now teachers could. by proper or
ganization, get anything they asked
for. He warned them not to be domi-
neered by the local boards In many
sections who arc not doing their duty
on the school boards.
Judge Williams spoke freely on tho
question of pensions. lie said he
favored the pension. principally be-
cause the teachers demanded It. and
that he believed the State in a few
years. instead OF appropriating $4,000
a year for pensions. would. like Michi-
gan. set aside 100000 for the cause.
AS to the examiners. all OF whom wero
his personal friends, he thought their
work was over. and that since the
State Board OF Education had Ruarnn-
teed expert supervision In the division
superintendents, that II would be n
reflection on both the State Board and
especially on the superintendent
themselves to have the examiners any
longer. He did not favor the State.
wide compulsory education, but thought
that this matter should be left TO the
various counties to fight out for them
selves.
Judge williams was introduced by
!. NJ. Hooker. of Patrick county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
HIGH COST OF LIVING
PROVES TO BE NO MYTH

Washington, D. c.. July s.-The
high cost of living is no myth An
investigation by the Bureau OF Labor
of the prices of 257 commodities dur
ing 1910. shows that wholesale prices
In that year were per cent. higher
than in 1909 and Is per cent above
the average OF 1907. which was the
year OF highest prices since 1890. In
Wow of the Canadians reciprocity dis
cussion. an interesting item in the
bureau report shows that the whole
sale price OF farm products was 7.5
per cent higher in 1910 than in 1909.
Wholesale prices in 1910 were 1911
per cent. higher than in 1900. 46.7 per
cent higher than 1897 (Which was the
year of lowest prices between 1890
and 1870. 1876 per cent higher than
1890 and 31.6 per cent. higher than the
average high prices between 1890 and
1899
The highest prices In this decade
We're reached in October. 1907. when a
general decline began. which continued
until August. 1908. A rise then set in
monthly up to March. 1910. wholesale
prices reached the highest point in
twenty years They were then 2ll
per cent higher than the average OF
1900. 49.2 per cent. higher than the
yearly average OF 1897 and 1913 per
cent. higher than the average price OF
ten years between 1890 and 1899
Then followed a slight decline, and
from June to December. 1910. prices
remained nearly level and at the close
OF the calendar year 1910 they were
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
EACHAGREEMENT
ON WAGE SCALE

Norfolk, Va. July s-The general
committee representing the trades
unions along the Seaboard Air Line
system announced to-day satisfac Glory
settlement of wage questions taken
up with the Seaboard officials during
a series of conferences covering
period of two months. new wage
scale that Is to become effective at
once, provides for an increase of 3 Ia
cents per hour for machinists. which
fixes the pay of first-class machlnists
at Ss cents per hour. and second ella ss
machinists at 381-3 cents per hour.
Boilermakers are to get 21-2 cents per
hour Increase. and sheet iron workers
are raised from liz to cents
per hour. The new wage scale gem
orally Is similar to that in effect by
the Southern Railway.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
ashland NEWS NOTES
.clal to The Timea-pisuate

Ashland. Va, July s.-Mrs James
Hoofnegle and Misses Greyson Hoof-
nagle. Sarah Elise Cardwell left to-day
for visit to Virginia Beach.
Mrs. Henry Bogue. of Baltimore. is
visiting her aunt. Mrs. A. C. Wight
man.
Mrs. Hill Carter and Miss Barbour
Redd are spending two weeks at vtr-
ginia Beach.
Miss Katherine Moss is the week
end guest of Miss Mary DeJarnette
at Ruther Glen.
ar. and Mrs. Rutherford Fleet left
to-day for Boston. Before their re-
turn they will spend some time In
New York and Atlantic City.
Rev. and Mrs. Clifton Ehlers. who
have been guests OF Mrs. Elliott De-
Jarnette have returned to Washington
Mrs. C. II. Clark. Miss Mary Eliza
beth Barnes and George Alley. OF
Baltimore. are house guests of Mrs.
n. T. Gathright.
W. B. Midyette has returned from a
visit to friends a Irvington.
e. E. Hnrtsook. Jr.. OF West Virginia.
Is visiting relatives here.
Miss Agnes Wright is the guest OF
Miss Mary Armstrong in Petersburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wright have
returned from a visit to Chilesburg.,
dte CiicneTE, MISS EllZaDetn Che-
merry and Richard Chenery will spend
tomorrow at Virginia Beach.
Miss Lillian Wright is the guest OF
friends at Taylorsville.
Miss Birdie DeJarnette has gone to
Washington to visit friends.
Miss Katherine Grymes. of Rich
mond is with Mrs James Harris on
College Avenue for the summer
Miss Ellen Wright will return this
week from a visit to relatives in
Caroline county.
Howard Bounds. who has been visit
ing friends here. has returned to Rich
mond.
The Bridge Club was delightfully."-
entertained by Mrs. Clarence Wright or
Friday morning. The prize was won
by Mrs. James Chenery. Those playing
We're Mesdames Hill Carter. Jr., Schoo-
lar Fox. Frank Wright, Anna Carr, j
II. Riddick, Charles Habliston. Barrett
Sydnor. Walter Addison. James Che
merry and c. E. Wright; Misses Anna
Walden and Christine Cooke.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09

still 30 per cent. higher then the ten
year average between 1890 and 1900
and 45.4 per cent higher than the re-
cord set by the high price year. 1897.
or the 257 commodities considered In
the investigation. las showed an av-
erage increase. rs showed no change
and 81 showed decreases.
Prices of lumber and building ma
terials increased 1917 per cent; farm
products, rs per cent; drugs. Al per
cent; food stuffs. s.2 per cent: cloth
Ing. 81 per cent, and the miscellan-l
eous group of mmodities 81 per cent.
Observation-Disclosures decreased OIL per
cent. and fuel and light per cent
Some extraordinary variations were
recorded during 1910. Potatoes In
creased 300 per cent; eggs, 90 per
cent; coffee. 60 per cent. mess beef.
35 per cent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09

not be seen. In running across the
pile the little girl sank into the hole.
and before she could be rescued was
painfully burned from her waist down.
She will recover.
Personal and Otherwise.
D. A. Harrison. a recent graduate In
the law department of the University of
Virginia. is candidate for the Office
OF commemorative Attorney OF Prince
George. in opposition to former Judge
Timothy Rives. He filed his notice
only day or two before the closing
OF the list.
This is not the first time in recent
years that Petersburg has been threat
ened with water famine. In the sum
mer of 1892 the same condition existed
as now. and Investigations were made
all around for an adequate source of
supply. The result was the building of
the big storage reservoir Just south
OF the city. which is now = arly empty.
Thomas ]. Fisher. a popular young
citizen, employed as bookkeeper BY
Arlington & Green. was married in ST.
Patrick's Catholic Church. In wash
ington. last Monday 10 Miss Ella NJ.
HUMPHREYS by the Rev. William j.
Carroll
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
Rumor yot Conorr.a

Caracas. Venezuela, July s.-The
government has not yet been able TO
confirm that Cipriano Castro has land
ed in Venezuela or in neighboring ter
ritory.
1t is not considered possible that
the ex-President. even II he has Sc
cured foothold in Venezuela. has
been able 10 get any considerabl num-
Der OF men behind him. Nevertheless.
troops already have been dispatched
TO the Gulf of Niaracaibo
Castro is reported to have made his
landing on the Goatira Peninsula, CO.
iombia. which forms the western head
land of the Gulf of Maracaibo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
sAwM,LL PLANT DESTROYED.
About 100000 Feet of Lumber burned
Causing Loss of $4,000.
Ispecial 20 The Times-Dispatch.l

ISpeClHI 70 The IlmeS-DlSputch.I
Fayetteville, n. c., July S.--The saw
mill plant of tho Racoarda Lumber
Companys,at Lane, thirteen miles north
of this city, was destroyed by fire yes
terday afternoon. The plant is stu
ated near the line of the Raleigh and
Southport Railway. the fire being dis
covered just after the passing of n
southbound train. The owners of the
mill claim that sparks from the rail-
way engine started the flames. Tho
loss is estimated at between $4,000 and
100000. with no insurance The fire
delayed n northbound train on the RIA =
leigh and Southport for an hour. as 1t
carried carload of matches. and the
conductor was afraid to pass in close
proximity to tho burning mill. About
100000 feet of lumber were destroyed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
no Degin Work at Once.

The city VIII begin the work Of lay
ing twelve-inch main out to the
Locks Power House the first OF the
week. and will push the work to com
pietion within ten days. The necessary
pipe is In hand and It will be laid on
me surface of the old canal bed direct
" to the locks AS this is n temnorar,.
eXpedient. the pipes will be removed
as soon as normal water conditions are
restored. TIE commissioners last night
unanimously adopted a resolution Of
appreciation of. and Of thanks 10.
president William Northrop. OF the
Nirsinia Railway and Power Company.
Tor MS tender OF water at the locks and
Tor other facilities of assistance to the
city The resolution will be forwarded
10 him with a letter Of acknowledg-
nents
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
CELEBRATES DAY
BY PLAYING GOLF
Rockefeller More Vigorous and
Looks Younger Than Ten
Years Ago.

Cleveland. O.. July s.-John d.
Rockefeller WAS seventy years old
to-day. and he celebrated 1t by play
Ing golf. If he got any presents they
have not been mentioned. Neither Is
IL reported whether or not he won at
golf But one thing is certain, he is
more vigorous to-day at seventy-two
than he was ten years ago, and he
looks younger.
Z. B. Rhodes. of East Cleveland; DIR.
W. w. BASTARD. of the Euclid Avenue
Baptist Church; his assistant. Rev.
Samuel Lindsay. and Captain Levi T.
Schofeld. The only drink served was
milk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
FOR LEGISLATURE
FORCED ON G. NJ. 'LUSSFORD
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l

Blue Ridge Springs. Va. July a.
peculiar incident in politics took
place at Fincastle to-day. C. NJ Luns-
ford made a speech. nominating Phil
F. Brown for the Legislature in the
most complimentary manner. After
concluding his remarks. DIR. Latane
nominated c. NJ. Lunsford. who In tho
most positive manner declined Not
withstanding this. the machine. with
Z. v. Barley. persisted. and forced the
nomination on c. NJ Lunsford
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
URGES TEACHERS
TO TAKE UP FIGHT
Judge Williams Criticizes Them
for Lack of Organiza-
ton.
Especial to The Times.pispa tch. I

Martinsville. Va. July S.-The Nor
NAL School opened here last week
under very favorable auspices. Con-
ductor Painter is pleased at the at
tendance, there being about 300 teach
ers already enrolled, while others are
Coming in daily. Sunday evening one
of the most Inspiring educational adj
dresses ever delivered In MartinsvilIe
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
To Fight for Elks' Home.

strong delegation OF Petersburg
Elks will leave Sunday morning for
Atlantic City TO attend the annual re
union of the order. The delegation Is
headed by Myer Saal. and a determine
fight is TO be made against tho promo
Eition to remove the Elks' National
Home from Bedford City 10 some point
in the West. At the meeting of the
State association in Richmond last
week Mr.. Saal was made chairman OF
the committee appointed to combat
mis- movement - most determined
night Is to be made for the retention
pf the home at Bedford City. and for
the expenditure there of the money
contemplated for tho building of n
new home.
4 More Room Needed.
Already the student roll for the next
scholastic year OF the State Normal
and Industrial Institute. near this city.
has been made up, and over 100 appli-
oants have been denied admission for
Jack or accommodations. Last year
the institute had Sos students. ana
over 200 applicants were refused. The
institute was overcrowded last year.
and II has been determined 10 some
what reduce the number in future.
4 Child Badly Burned.
Oracle, the nine ear-old daughter
of Mr.. Bishop. proprietor of a staye
mill In Prince George county, was
severely burned yesterday while plav-
ing on pile OF sawdust. The nile
had been on fire, which had burned
hole under the surface. which could
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
MISSING FOR TWO WEEKS.
Body Found in Bristol Believed to Be
Tint of John NS-hittinrton ~

Especial to The Times-D spatch1
Bristol. Va July S.--Although the
coroners jury was unable to identity
the body found here Friday. marks OF
description lead to the belief that 1t
Is the body of John Wilmington, q
printer. who had not been seen In two
weeks. Wilmington was O grandson
of Roderick Random Butler, who was a
member of Congress from East Ten
nessee for ten years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
colorcd womnn Lodged in Jail.

ISpeclal 20 Tho Times Dispa tchl
Salisbury. \. C. July S-CharEed
with serious assault upon Mrs. r..
b. Davis. we'll known Rowan wo-
nan. Eta Pettus, colored. was lodged
In the Salisbury jail to-day. Yester-
day the colored woman went to the
home of Mrs. Davis to pick berries.
and when asked TO leave the premises
assaulted Mrs. Davis with a club, in
flicting serious injuries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
Times-Dispatch Bureau,
100 North Sycamore Street.

Colonel James Anderson, OF Sprinc-
heid and Major f. r. Raymond, OF Wor-
cester, the Massa chusctts battlefeld
commissioners. and others accompany
ing them went out TO the Crater farm
thls morning and inspected the monu-
Inent erected by that State TO its sol
dIcrs and sailors who fell in the War
OF 1876 in the battles In Virginia
The commissioners are much pleased
with the monument and It's location
The sight is an eligible one. facing d.
fectly on the old Jerusalem Plank
Road. and in fun View of the travelling
public. The bronze eagle surrounding
me shaft bears an olive branch in its
leak. embiematic OF peace
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
CASTRO LANDS
IN VENEZUELA
Report Says Exiled Ex-President
Has Following Of One Thou
sand Men.

Willemsted, Curacao. July s-The
Venezuelan government has positive
news that Cipriano Castro. the exiled
ex-President of Venezuela, effected
landing on the Western part of
venezuela and to-day has following
of loon men
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09

Cooks quick. Consumes just
little fuel, and keeps your
kitchen COO! and G1n m
pleasant; price =. @ 1VoUU
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02
n The Woman's Speciality Store Of Fairmont
saggLN SsENVVgVNNSyZzzZzS9ZZYNNN@SSzzl1zM

~. /. q M % 30 "a = > y Il
the children and plenty Of dinner for
all. Rev. E. V. Perry, pastor OF the
church; delivered a very interesting
talk.
Mr.. T. z. MILAN of Little South Car
olina was at Fairmont on business.
Monday.
School is progressing. very nicely
at the Martins Run school. W. L.
Pigot is teacher.
Merrs. L. S. Kuhn, Jackson Baker
and Frank King are working at Worth
ington.
Mr.. n. E. Davis. roadoverseer, was
at Fairmont, Friday.
Messrs. Thornton Woods of Tever.
baush and Clement Davis Of Hellen's
Run are building n dwelling house on
their farm on Bingham.
= Good luck, NEWSY.
" Modern Teacher.
! ylsltcdyour school,to see II my lad
found the teacher at the board draw.
Ing an ern.
! sat and sat, waiting for. her to gel
through
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02

Wondering In my mind what next she
would do.
She turned around with ease and
grace,
And smiling said, children this on
eyed daisy we'll trace.
| sat and unused about my lad
II he was learning something thai
would help his dad.
AS | went home ! happened to thinl
or the note that was due on JOSEPH
Hink,
| thought would try the lad tonight
AS was getting old and loosing sigh
| said my son count this interest !
you can.
He said ] have lent my colors to Mar,
Ann. NJ
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02
LINCOLN DISTRICT.

miss ocle Morgan returned home
from Pennington Saturday. She had
5heen staying at Mr.. Lays at that
place for week or two.
The boys Of Hellens run had a
grand rabbit hunt aSturday.
Rev. E. v. Perry OF Harrington was
commander.in.chief Of the hunt.
The Sunday school treat and picnic
Hat gHellen,s run church Sunday wa.
suite q success. Plenty of candy. fol
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02

Miss Lillian Caldwell recently acted
as judge at special bond election. at
Vancouver, Wash. She is the first
woman TO hold such an, office in her
State.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02
NEW ,wINToN rslx."

by far the most raklsh and classy
looking car. ever seer. in this city, ar.
rived yesterday. 1t is big six ,cy.
Under Winton roadster in golden
brown, with top and upholstery to
match and carrying, two gasoline
tanks with a capacity Of over fifty
gallons.
The spare tire is carried at the rear
OF the. long sloplng dick. The icariis
the property of William Arthur Fin,
Icy Of Walnut avenue. /,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02

A recent headline seen in a paper.
Police think they have safe.crack.
err NOW the safest cracker, that ]
know OF is a .Uneeda Biscuit.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02

Easy with the whip, you geek. It's
hired horse.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02
.E:..U:NN'Yl'GR'.A||NllS
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: Speaking ,of the recent lnter-Higf
School track and field meets reminds
the Eunnygram5 Editor that he knows
a good story about some of the con.
testants. NJ ii
ice" was collected Along the
Sandy shores, but they called 9on'
him to Rove out and get the man
who proved to be; some Springer
after the "Schwarmr had landed on
him, but instead ofitaking him in the
boat they decided 10 @HallHshim. lin!
but this made "Tuckwilder" than;eyer;
but after he saw that they we're on
the 'Levelle9 with him, and were
going Straight for shore, he was pac
ified, and after they landed and got
him to the home OF the '..Alillerl'
whose home was at the base Of the
Hills" OF eDeForest. he called for
a drink of Brown Beer" and was
soon asleep.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02

II there was no wind to float a dis.
tress signal, could an ocean wave It?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02
INCREASE 4! ! IN \. delegates |. / !: 1
.....i!a2.5s.!EgRlsp GgAlElHhlN
iHEPuRL icANs SAppoRTIoN.
MENTsfetV PENNSYLVANIA
!. ,76s AND OHIO. !4s. 81 SiS,g g

~ D. Il
WASHINGTON. D. :csAo ct.s3l.-
The CALI forsthe Republican National
convention to be issued by the Ma
tionaE Committee when it meets in
Washington December -, will pro.
vide for 1.O64adelegates,S to r,bc In
creased to f1,OI2iIfaArizona 5and.;New
Mexico become! stntes before the con.
yentionis hold. 1850
The Increase from $50 delegates,
which comprised the Chicago conyen.
tionioft1s0s is the result OF the REAP.
portionment by Congress, which In.
creases the size oflthe House Of Rep.
resentatiYes from 39lito 1873 members,
or<4S5 with the twosnew States.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02
When hlght falls, does .dew.dropl

Can you get this. Boys, next year
Is leap year. will all Of the girl
%comuntzis,. irsnot when translated,
1t means;%come and See Us.n Hand.
ed in). s7f
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02

GlRL7Wanted grit for general house.
work. Apply at White cloude Res.
taurant. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02

subslrIpe tor the west YlrsInI.n.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02

IL roses were blooming. would q
chocolate bud? a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02

II FaIrmont had "a Carnegie Ii.
brary, would Chief ReedY" Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-11-02

Atable showing the apportionment
Of the delegates 10 the 1912 conven.
tionShas been PREPARED by Francis
Curtis, in charge hero Of the combined
headquarters of the Repub:
lican National Committee and the Re.
publican Congressional Committee.
This arrangement is expected to be
adopted without; changed the com.
mittee. So n