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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01
intelligence and Experience.

The oldest farmers are not always
the most successful, nor is experience
the only way to succeed on the farm.
There are thousands of young farm
ers with but a year or two of expert
ence that can give more wholesome
advice than those who have farmed all
of their lives. but have never learned
Farm and Ranch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01
LIGHTHOUSE A MONUMENT

The first memorial lighthouse to be
erected in the United States is that on
the shore of Lake Champaign, COM
memorating the deeds of the French
explorer after whom the lake is named
4 lighthouse now stands at Crown
Point, y. ". and the decision to make
it memorial of the discoverer was
reached during the tercentcnary ceIe-
bration of the discovery in 1909. There
are several memorial lighthouses in
Europe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01
TROOPS IN PHILIPPINES

The proposed reorganization of the
Philippines division of the United
States army will be completed ON July
1. Two regiments of cavalry and four
regiments of Infantry are to remain to
garrison the islands, this being Il re
duction of one-balf of the force which
has been maintained in the possessions.
The regiments kept on duty Will be re-
cruited to full war strength, with
practically the same equipment of arms
as the twelve regiments stationed in
the Philippines have had. The Four
teenth cavalry, Third infantry. Twen-
ty-frst infantry, Second cavalry and
Nineteenth infantry have returned,
and the Sixth and Ninth infantry will
embark June 10.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01
INTERNATIONAL ROMANCE

An engagement of international in
terest announced in Madrid was that
of Miss Marjorie Ide, daughter. of Hen
ry G. Ide. United States minister to
Spain, and Shane Leslie, eldest son of
Colonel and Mrs John Leslie and
grandson of Sir John and Lady Con-
stance Leslie of GlasbouSh, ireland.
Miss Ide. well known in society in the
United States, is a sister of Mrs
Bourke Cochran. Mr. Leslie's mother
is one of the daughters of Leonard
Jerome of New York. Her eldest sis
ter was married to the late Lord Ran
doiph Churchill and later to Colonel
George Cornwallis-WeSt and is the
mother of Winston Churchill
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01
From Pest to Plant Food.

The Scientific American reports that
a firm in Argentina is purposing TO
make fertilizer from grasshoppers and
their eggs, thus turning a crop menace
into plant food.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01
COLUMBUS MEMORIAL

Fifty thousand Knights of Columbus
are 10 attend the unwilling of the Co
lunnbus memorial at the Union station
plaza. Washington, June s. State
Deputy Edward L. Harrington is
chairman of u general committee of
thirty members, representing the six
Knights of Columbus councils in the
District, which will be in charge of
the ceremonies.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01
. CONSTITUTIONAL changes of

- CONSTITUTIONAL changes of
Importance concerning the pres
idency of the United States are
urged in what has been re-
ported to be well supported move
ment The proposed changes are i've, as
follows: III The term Of Office is ex-
tended to six years. e. No person who
las been president shall be again elect
ed to that office 30 No nomination for
president or vice president shall be
made prior TO the election of members
Of the electoral college. "a Presiden-
tia1 electors are to be chosen one from
each congressional district by direct
vote OF the people (o) The president
of the senate shall exercise the minis
terial function of opening and count
ing the votes of the college
An effort Will be made to secure their
adoption in the Republican national
convention
The conflicting views regarding the
ACCESSIBILITY of re-electing a president
is a matter of no recent debate 1t
has been agitatcd from the birth of
the constitution. But impetus has been
given to it by reason of Developments
this year. 1t is worthy of notice that
the opposition to the reelection OF
president has never been partisan or
sectional, but the charge has been
made ON more than one occasion that
q president has used the powerful in
duence of the patronage at the execu-
tive disposal to obtain a second term.
It has been argued by advocates Of
the second term that when the coun-
try gets a good president his readjust-
ment and reconstructive policies take
several years in the making and that
it is a mistake to deny him q second
term. which, if he were accorded it,
would result in the fruition of his aims
and plans. Yet the menace is obvious
in the case of an incompetent admins
fration kept In Office eight successive
years.
In the event of such a misfortune
six year term would be not so bad,
aud at the same time it would afford a
competent executive ample time to
guide oficially his policies for public
good and prosperity. However, there
is a general disagreement among the
great masses as to whether four years
is enough for any one president. 1t
probably is matter that experiment
will have to decide. In politics, as in
everything else, experience is the best
teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01

Golden Text--Take heed that ye do
not your aims before men, to be seen
of them: otherwise We have no reward
of your Father which is III heaven
Matt. vi, l.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01
GETTYSBURG

Arrangements are going forward for
the celebration of the fiftieth anniver-
sary of the battle of Gettysburg next
year. in which the United States gov
eminent will participate. Both In
ion and Confederate survivors will be
present The battle of Gettysburg.
July Is. 1868. was the greatest battle
OF the civil war The Union losses ag-
gregated 23.001 in killed. wounded and
missing, while the Confederates lost
20. AS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01
The CASE oE HITCHCOCK

There have been occasional rumors
during the last few months that Frank
H. Hitchcock would quit the post of
postmaster general, to which he was
appointed by President Taft March .,
1909. to be succeeded by Joseph Stew
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01
ALASkA'S WORTH

Alaska's petition for government
of its own naturally suggested the
question of how much is this territory
worth to its owner. Uncle sam? 1t is
a matter of common information that
Alaska is rich in natural resources. but
we have TO get down to facts and fig
ures to appreciate the extent of the
emoiumeuts from Alaska which the
United States has enjoyed since it ac-
quired it from Russia at cost of 81.
100000. Since the time of the pur
chase Alaska has been worth eX-
actlr S444. 10000 to the United States.
OF this immense sum S206.600. 900 was
in mineral wealth. SD, 10.036 in fish
and fur. and. besides this, Alaska has
paid S14192.4 6i directly into the Unit
ed States treasury. The government
of this bleak possession in the north
costs the United States but 100000 a
year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01

Photo by American Press Association.
Frank n. Hitchcock, Concerning Whom
Cabinet Rumors Were Floated.
art. second assistant postmaster gen
eral- Mr.. Hitchcock has put quietus
to these rumors, which We're aggravat-
ed because it was said the White
House was sorely vexed with Mr..
Hitchcock's attitude in favor of gov
ernment ownership of telegraph com
Fss5es- and suspicion was felt in some
Taft quarters that in spite of the fact
that Mr.. Hitchcock conducted the CAM
paign of 1908 for Mr.. Taft the ques-
fion of where he stood in the fight of
1912 was very much in doubt.
. -
TEACHERS TOUR
When the Hamburg American liner
Grosser Kurfurst sails for Hamburg
on July 2 she will have on board only
German-American schoolteachers. Ev-
cry state will be represented After
visiting Hamburg, Bremen Cologne,
Wiesbaden, Heidelberg, Mannheim,
Stuttgart, Cassel, Eeisenach, Leipsic,
Jena and other points of interest the
teachers viii gather at the Nieder-
waId, the national monument overlook
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01
NAVAL WAR COLLEGE

NAVAL WAR COLLEGE
The course at the United States ma
val war college at Newport, r. l.,
which opened June j, will last four
months instead of three, and it is ex-
pected that the class of 1912 will re-
main over for the long course of
twelve months, which will be inaugu-
rated at the close of the short term.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01

at the top Of the ladder. Judging from
the record OF Alexander in moving
down opposing batsmcn, it looked as
though Dooin's prophecy would be full
filed.
Alexander is one of the real stars of
the game vino cost their team practi-
cally nothing to obtain.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-01

AHERE is in every one, however
strong, some weakness which
is bound TO show itself sooner
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-27
|FIVE CENT
FARE ITO FAIR
GROUNDS
NEW RATE SCHEDULE FOR NOR.
WOOD PATRONS OF THE
1 STREET CAR LINES.
EFFEGTIVE SEPTEMBER 10TH
WILL BE THE REGULAR CHARGE
FOR PASSENGERS AFTER ABOVE
i DATE. Z.

Anew rate schedule ,i4 TO be inau{.
,irated lon TIE !street cal illne to ths
FaifmSat fsir grounds df September
10Th and win remain effective perna,
nentlyt Beginning on September 10th
thsliare will bs five cents to the fair
grounds. Heretofore the fare TO the
exhibition grounds or tho end of the
East River side extension has been
ten cents.
4 The NJ, v. T. Co. has cheerrully
made the reduction TO aid the Fair.
mont Fair Association which will be
greatly helped by the increased nun,
Der Of attendants at tho fair.
\ Those that will got the greatest ad.
vantage by the cut in the rate are the
residents Of Norwood. All OF these
people liyeat the end of the line. This
will be great boon for them to get
to the city for half of what it cost
them formerly.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-27
PR ROCEEDINGS AGAINST
LIEU /. BE E3I: ClKER STOPPED Il
MANDATORY WRIT SERVED ON
PROSECUTION BY ATTORNEYS
FOR DEFENDANT - PRISONER
REMANDEo TO THE Tomes.
(By United Press)

NEW YORK. Aug. 27.-When Police
Lieutenant Charles Becker was ar,
ralgned for the second time to answer
to the Indictment charging him with
the murder Of gambler Hermann Ros'
enthal, the counsel for the defense
served on the court and the prosecu
tor an order from a supreme court jus,
tIce, staying all proceedings against
Becker be suspended until September
4th.
John F. McIntirc, counsel for Beck
er, refused to explain the motive for
obtaining the order, but Judge Mul
queen admitted that 1t was mandatory
and Becker was rcmanded to the
tombs.
"Dago'' Frank, "Whltey" Lewis
Jack" Sullivan, VIM. sephire and
others indicted for the Rosenthal mur.
der who pleaded not guilty last week
today had an opportunity to Withdraw
their plea and file motions, but moi
one of the accused avalled himself oil
the opportunity.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-27
REFERRED TO
COMMITTEE
LAFoLLETTE DECLARES THERE
is MORE IN CHARGES AGAINST
WATSON AND Chiffon THAN
CONTAINED IN THE PETITION
AGAINST LoRIMER.

WASHINGTON. D. c., August 81
A demand for an investigation OF elec
ton CT Senators Chiffon and Watson
was made In petition by Governor
Gasscock and others presented to the
Senate yesterday by Senator Gal.
l!nger, the presiding officer. The petit
.tton called attention to bribery
charges publicly made in reference TO
tlloir election. Senator Penrose re,
Quested that the petition be read, but
when partially presented Senators
Bailey and Bacon objected TO the
printing of the allegstlons in the pub,
lie records before they were inyesti
gated by the committee on Privileges
and Elections.
The objecting senators said that
while election took place nearly two
years ogo and charges had been made
at that timo. Gov. GTasscock and his
associates had refralned from send
ing the petition to the Senate until
almost the last day of its session.
On the motion OF Senator McCum.
Der all OF the petition that had been
Continued on Pngo Flve.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-27
LEFT FOR HIS
SUMMER JAUN7
TIRED But HAPPY, Mr.. TAFT AND
PARTY LEFT YESTERDAY FOR
BEVERLY TO SPEND VACATION.

WASHINGTON. D. c., August 81
Within an hour after the adjournment
OF congress yesterday President Taft
was on his private car bound for Bey.
erly and vacation he expects will
bo broken but little until December.
The White House last night was prac-
tlcally deserted, for Major Thomas
Rhoads. the Presidents personal aide,
Brahany and most Of the office EN-.
ployes left with the President. Sum
mer Offices will be opened there at
once, and probably most OF the force
will stay in Beverly until late in DC.
tober.
The President left a tired but a
happy man. Although he will have
only twenty-four hours of vacation
before he leaves to fulfill an engage.
ment, he expected to have long
morning on the golf links at Myopia
and several motor rides. The Presi.
dent will return to Washington for a
one day visit early in September,
once again later In that month to keep
engagements made long ago, but he
does not expect to spend many days
in the White House again until elec.
tion time. He probably will receive
tho returns in the White House.
Later he plans to spend few weeks
at Hot Springs, Va.
Secretary of Treasury MacVeugh
and Postmaster General Hitchcock
were two cabinet members left in
town, who spent an hour or two in
the Presidents Office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-27
MEETING
OF THE GRAFTON PREssYTERY
WILL BE HELD NEXT MONTH
AT FRENCH CREEK.

The Grafton Presbytery composed
of the Presbyterian churches OF this
section of the State will hold its aas
nual session at French Creek. near
Buckhannon on Monday, September
the ninth, beginning at 1880 ,. n.
Rev. H. G. stoetzer, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church OF this city. VIII
attend the Presbytery as will also MIR.
U. A. Clayton. who was appointed as
delegate to this convention.
The Presbyterian State Synod
meets at Buckhannon on Thnrsday.
October the 18th. and will be attend:
ed by a number Of local Presbytefians.
D = a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-27
TAFT At
BEVERLY
PRESIDENT ELUDEs BIG CROWD
THAT GATHERED TO WELCOME
HIM.
(By United rress.,

BEVERLY. Mass, Aug. 27.-Presi'
dent Taft eluded crowd Of 500 which
gathered at the summer caiptal today
by motoring across country from Bos,
ton. The crowd, however, got an un'
looked for thrill when an enthusiastic
railroad man placed torpedo on the
track, which was exploded by the
train to which the presidents nrivate
car, minus the president, was attach
ed.
The president, his brother.lu-law, W.
T. Heron, and Assistant Secretary
Forster motored direct to the Taft
cottage. The president played golf
match with his brother-in.law as soon
he could change clothes. Tomorrow he
goes to Columbus to attend celebra-
tion there,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-27
Tennis Tournament
Is Absorbing Topic

Of mems doubles, wInenrs of mixed
doubles, and the runner up In mems
singles. 4,
The winner OF mems singles will gel
one years possession OF the handsome
$500 club cup which has to be wor
thre times by a single Individual be
fore 1t passes into his possession per
manently. This cup has been in com
petition twice. In 1910 S. Jarvis Ad
ans, OF Pittsburgh, won one leg o!
the cup ard in 1911 Clarence Fisher
of Baltimore. champion tennis player
of Maryland, got years possession
of the cup,
That there will be big attendance
at the coming tournament is evidenced
by the number of players that have
entered. Those entering are;
Parkcrsburg-Joel Shrewsbury, Roy
Johnson, Benton Beatty, Ed. II. King
sley, Wllrd White, Dlakeslee White
Leland Morris. Ben Morris. Geo. Ross
Wheeling - Tom Cummins, r. E
Bowie, Mr.. Hughes, Mr.. Boggs;y Nelson
Hubbard, Frank Armbruster. VIM
Burt, Henry Russell, Frank Laid, Phil
Laid.
Charleston-John S. Dana, Clarence
Peck, Harry Anderson. TIyman C
Lawrence, Jr., II T. Brlghtwell, Dun
can Bruse, L; L. Long. Joe Gaines
Wm. Gallaher, Edgar Necdhnm.
CumborjaHd-Thruslon Boyd, F. E
Powell, Geo. Henderson, A. Taylor
Smith. Carl Heinz, Tasker Lowndes
Cyril Geare, Creede Wilson.
Clarksburg T. Horner Davis, Mr.
Step,oe, Oswald Schwartz, Lynn Hor
ner, E. Hutton, Mr.. Sutton, VIII Wum
sley, S. NJ. Gallaher.
Bnltimore-Bas! Wagner, Afford S
G. Co.; Craig MsLanahan, BALTIC. Club:
A. Hunter Boyd, B. & o. Bldg; Harry
Davis, care AsH. Boyd; Clarence Fish
er, Ruxton, Md; Ed Robson, care
Robson OIL Co.
Pittsburgh Clinton L. Child, Chas
Garland, Hurry Seymour, s. Jarvis
(Contlnuei on Page Eight
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-27
PLAYERS WILL ARRIVE HERE
SUNDAY READY FOR THE OPEN
ING ON MONDAY - VISITORS
WILL BE ENTERTAINED !, AT
PARADISE AND BlNeAMoN BUN.
GALOW. St' -9

The big tennis tournament here next
week is now the all absorbing topic
arlong many OF the people OF our city
This is the largest and most important
tournament in the state. 1t is open to
players from other states while the
Parkersburg tournament is only open
to West Virginia players. The pro
grammo opens Monday morning. Play
crs will arrive here Sunday.
The four courts at South Side Park
the court at Bingamon and the courI
at j. E. Wilson's residence will ac'
commodate the wiclders OF tho rae
quet. All OF these courts arc in fine
condition and some lively contests are
expected, Next year the matches will
be played at the Country Club.
Arrangements have been made for
the entertainment OF all out OF town
players. By the courtesy OF Brooks
Fleming, owner, tho visiting players
will be royalty entertained at Paradise
and at Bingamon Bungalow.
An innovation at the local tuurna
ment will be the playing of mixed
doubles. This part OF the programme
will start at two o'clock of tho second
day. There will be about fourteen
teams 10 play in mixed doubles. These
events will be most interesting and
should attract large attendance.
The out of town ladies will be en-.
tertained In various homes in the city.
Several eastern lady players will be
the guests OF Miss Sue Kearsley Wat.
son. There will be lady players from
Charleston, Wheeling, Clprksburg and
Cumberland, Most OF the ladies' are
expert players and will make a splen-
did showing.
Handsome cups are offered 10 the
winner of mems alnHes, the winner
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-27
APPOINTS
COMMISSION
WlfL INVESTIGATE TINE ALLEe-
ED MINE GUARD sYsTTM IN THE
PAINT CREEK MINING DISTRICT.

CHARLESTON. w. Va. AUG. 81. -
Governor Glasscock yesterday after.
noon appointed his commission, com.
posed OF three men, to inquire into and
report o.! the mine guard system as in
force and practiced In the coal fields
OF the state, mining conditions in gen
eral, conditions under which miners
are required to labor. their home life.
cost of living and generally how home
life conforms with other Iaborers. and
anything else that may seem pertinent
in order that the legislature, as. we'll
as the governor may be informed as
to the best method of preventing con.
Iitions OF similar character.
"i shall ask the compassion to rec.
ommend such remedial legislation as
suggested by existing conditions"
said Governor Glasscock. 1t has been
some time since the governor suggest
ed the commission plan to ascertain
the facts. He asked the operators
and miners to submit list OF names
The latter did, but the former refused,
SO the governor made his own selec-
tlons. They are; Bishop P, J. Dona,
hue, of Wheeling; Major l, C. jerks,
U. S. A., assigned to W'5st Virginia as
inspector and instructor in the nation.
allguard, and Captalo S. L, Walker, Of
Fayetteville, a lawyer and captain in
the state militia. Tho commission will
begin its work at once Major jerks
and Captain Walker have been in the
strike region during the present trour
BILE. 1t is not yet known whether the
operators will consent to open their
books 10 the commission SO that the
wage question may be gone Into,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-27
TO WHEELING
local PEOPLE ATTENDED THE
FUNERAL OF MAYOR CHARLES
SCHMIDT. ~

Among Eairmont Elks who attend
ed the funeral service over the re-
mains of Mayor Chas, c., Schmidt in
Wheeling this afternoon we're r. NJ
Abbott, A. G. Martin, T. w. Arnett
Pat Deveny and Harry Robinson.
Lucian Hoge. of Clarksburg, accom-
panied the party to Wheeling.
Last night at the Schmidt residence
funeral services were held over the
remains conducted by Rev. w. C. Ul
fret and Rev. Jacob Birmingham. This
afternoon from until 2:3O o'clock the
remains lay in state at the Elks' club
and at 1880 the Elks conducted a lu
neral service. Judge Frank Nesbitt
delivering the memorial address.
Interment was made In Greenwood
cemetery. Several fraternal organIza
tions were in the funeral cortcge be
sides the city counciImen, police force
and tlrSn4en. !ibE 5R}f
! Fair tonight and Wednesday. Like
ly cooler tonight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-27
SENATOR'S TO 4
TAKE THE STUMP
coNGREssMEN ALSO TO MAKE
ADDRESSES UNCLE JOE CAN.
NON WILL ENTER THE FRAY.

WASHINGTON, D. c., August 81
Primed for the strenuous campaign OF
the two months that precede the No.
vember elections members of the
Senate and House hurried out OF town
last night, or made reservations for
the next few days TO secure what rest
is possible before the wearing round
OF stump speeches and political meet.
lngs begin, Speaker Clark last night
prepared to leave for Maine, where
he is to speak this week. Senator
Clapp, Progressive, will leave to-day
for Vermont to make Progressive
speeches.
Former Speaker Cannon conGded to
friends that he intended TO hanger
friends that he intended to hang
collection OF campaign literature.
Then I'm going out on the stump"
he said, "and when ! make a state.
ment that anybody challenges I'll be
loaded for him." IA
Tho more active leaders Of the reg,
ular Republican forces in the Senate
will not begin campaign work for a
few weeks. Senator Crane left last
night for Massachusetts, and will in a
(continued From Page Four.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-27
MAKE
THE PROBE
TR0R0UBR
SENATOR cLAPP TosiNvEsTicATE
STANDARD OIL coMPANY,s
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
COMMITTEE TO SET BUSY
VAN vALkENRuRe CLAIMS HE
HAS EVIDENCE TO PROVE sPEi.
ROSES ELECTION WAS FRAUD.
uLENT.
(By United Prress.)i

WASHINGTON, D. G.. Aug: e7
Investigation OF the Standard on Com
pnny's correspondence. campaign con-
tribulions and political aptiylties and
Of the pre-conyentlon getiytties ot
presidential candidates Will be Dssin
by the clapp Investigating coninittse
earIy in September.
Senator clapp made it plain thar ;he
will make the probe thorough. Here.
fused to make 1t plain whether or mot
the committee might take cognisance
OF corruption charges lodged naginat
Senator Penrose by Editor Van VAL
kenburg. OF the Philadelphia North
American, who claims that he will
submit evidence supporting his allega.5
tlon that Penrose's election was fraud
ulent.
Senator Ciapp would not dtscuss his
plans in advance Of; seeing his coli
leagues on the committee.
1t was said, however, that arions
the first witnesses called wonid IS
William Randolph Hearst who has
been making public letters purportIns
to have been written BY John Ardli,
gold to prominent legislators
Among prominent witnesse sto be
summoned are Colonel Roosevelt, Geo.
B. Cortelyou, Wm. Loeb. Jr., Philander
Knox, William Finn and several seh-
ators and congressman.