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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-04

1t was brought out by a social in
yestigator recently that great many
divorces are caused by the wife's ex-
travagance, and that in many cases
the wife is not to blame because she
does not have any idea what her hus-
bands income really is.
The investigator suggested that the
husband should take his wife into his
confidence OH this subject. | have a
further suggestion and that is that
he also give his children some idea of
the family income and outgo.
l happened to hear some children
the other day accusing their father OF
extravaganza, because he did not seem
to be able to keep out of debt. / am
pretty sure those children did not
know the fathers income. | am very
sure they did not have any idea what
it cost to keep up the establishment OF
which they were part. Now, II these
young people had been taken into the
fathers confidence, admitted to the
family financial council, made to un
derstand more about what is costs &c
live, feel sure that they would not
only have known better than to make
such cruel, unjust criticisms, but
would have been willing to help theil
father keep expenses down.
In his fathers absence, John, the
tnfteen-yearold son of certain fam
lily, tends the furnace. Often he puts
on more coal than is necessary, or for
gets to close the draughts, thus vast
ing a great deal of fuel He is some
times soolded for this. but hesmow!
that somehow or other father will buy
more coal when this is gone, and the
l'scoldiugs roll OFF OF himins water from
a ducks back, or rebukes from a fiji
teen.year.old boys back always do
| Now, If John were taken into the fam
lily council, shown just how much Goa
father has 10 buy in winter and hov
much It costs, made to realize the re
lation Of more coal to his fathers sal
airy, and TO the possibility Of nev
suit for himself or a new hat for moth
Ter, maintain that that Would hay,
more effect upon him, and make hin
more anxious TO run the furnace eco
nomieally, than many seedlings. ]
would arouse his pride and a sense o
responsibility, and, believe me, thes
are strohgetmotives, even in fifteen
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-04
THE BUSINESS SITUATION,

Amid the business disturbances
which a presidential year always
mrings, 1t is gratifying to note the
continued increase in our foreign
trade. During the last seven months
our exports have been s1.SO7, 900, 1000,
an Increase of $4S,OOO;OOO, Within the
same period our imports were $912,
OCG,OOO, an increase of $1S,OOO,OOO
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-04

No matter how honest and upright q
man may be in his private life. he by
beiiie associated with certain inter
ests gradually grows to believe that
they are right and his actions as a
public official although honestly done
as far as the official thinks, may be
very detrimental to the public. This
is why the West vlrginian believes
that the voters will make a mistake II
they gke people and candidates SO
closely allied with the B. & Q. R. R.
co. the balance OF power or major.
Iity on the city council. Here is the
relation four OF. the six Democratic
candidates gbear to the 3. 3 0. as
has heretofore been shown by this
paper:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-04

Mrs. j. NJ. Black, who left here last
week for Mobile, Ala. called by the
illness OF bermother,i Mrs. P. B. Davis,
has arrived at her destination. Mrs,
Davis is greatly improved following a
slight para1ytic stroke,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-04
GRAND RgcoRpER1HERE.

Mr.. LIS. wlgal, of Wheeling, Grand
Recorder OF the "A. GU. w, is in tile
city today and will be present at The
regular meeting OF that lodge tonight
All members are Urged to be present
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-04
THEFllRMONTWEsI VlRslNAa.

X BefnilW Weekly by the Fairmnnt West
Vifginint PublishIng Company.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-04

PURLicATIoN OFFICE,
,asebs BUILDING y. MOnros Street
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-04

TELEPHONES
eslI Consolidated 81
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20
The Income Tax Amendment.

The proposed amendment to the u
S. Constitution allowing Congress to
enact an income tax law, has been off
cially ratified by "a States, namely
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Califor-
MIA, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois
Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky
Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mime
sofa, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana
Nebraska, Nevada, New YorkA North
Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma
Oregon, South Carolina, South Dako-
ia, Tennessee, Texas, Washington anc
Wisconsin.
1t has been approved by the people
of Ohio and Louisiana.
1t has been rejected by the Legis-
latures Of Connecticut, New Hamp-
shire, Rhode Island and Utah.
These ten States have not yet act
ed on it: Delaware, Florida, Massa-
chusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico
Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia
West Virginia and Wyoming.
When two more States shall have
officially ratified it, it will be duly
adopted.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20
DO YOU ENJOY EATING
Or Does Everything You Eat
Distress You?

Experts declare that the reason
stomach disorders are so common in
this country is due to hasty and
careless habits Of eating. Stomach
troubles and rundown conditions also
usually go together.
John Lind, of Oneonta, N. Y, says:
II have been troubled with bad
stomach trouble for fifteen years, and
became so weak that l could hardly
walk or do any work My appetite
was very poor, and it seemed impos-
sible to get any relief. Since taking
two bottles Of vinol l find that it has
already made a remarkable improve
ment in my health; my digestion is
much stronger, and | have gained in
weight
Vino1 makes weak stomachs strong
because it strengthens and tones up
the weakened, tired and overtaxed
nerves of the digestive organs. Vinol
is easily assimilated by the weakest
stomachs, and is delicious to the taste.
Try a bottle Of vinol with the
understanding that your money will
be returned if it does not help you.
THOMAS F. CRAWFORD,
Druggist,
Pleasantville, New Jersey.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20
Poultry Will Have Boom.

The pinch of high prices for beef,
pork and mutton has served to great
ly stimulate the poultry business, both
in this and other countries. The
Scottish Board of Agriculture, with
view to the encouragement Of fowl
and egg production, has provided for
the establishment of poultry stations
throughout the country, from which
the distribution of eggs Of pure
breeds of fowls may be made, and also
for liberal extension of poultry in
struction, in which the three agricul-
tural colleges at Glasgow, Edinburgh
and Aberdeen are being asked to CO.
operate. Practical instruction for
men and women engaged in poultry
farming, it is felt, will serve to ar
rest the tendency toward the depopu-
lation of the rural districts in Scot
land by better assuring the means Of
maintenance.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20
A Remarkable Convention.

One of the most remarkable con-
ventions that the world has ever seen
took place in Paris recently Several
thousand deaf mutes, representing al
most every country on earth, were
gathered together to consider ways
and means for the advancement Of
the interests of those similarly af-
fiicted throughout the world. Speeches
were delivered in the sign languages
of all the countries represented, and
discussions were carried on which
led to the Inauguration of move
ment for the creation of universal
sign language. "Such strange things
as Hindu, Turk, an Englishman
and Russian, each in distinctive
dress, carrying on an excited and
earnest discussion without a single
sound were not at all uncommon p
Christian Herald.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20
White Slavery.

Mr.. Stanley W. Finch, special COM
missioner of the Department of JUS
tice, has, within the past two years,
sent to the penitentiary 300 men and
women whom he has proved guilty of
being in the traffic of white slaves.
He says: "White slavery is worse than
murder, for a girl once started on that
road would far better be murdered.
Now, if murder is properly punisha-
bic by death, and if white slavery is
worse than murder, it is my opinion
that any man or woman convicted of
white slavery should be put to death
by the law. 1t is the only way to get
rid of the white SLAYER, for he has no
conscience to arouse and no self-re-
spect to restore.
"In California, living on the pro-
ceeds of immortality is felony.
"We have hundreds of white slave
cases from every State except Iowa,
where the injunction, abatement and
removal from Office statute in equity
gives any citizen power to absolutely
close any house of ill-fame and keep
it closed against any use whatever
for a year, except by special order of
the court for a legitimate purpose.
White slavers go right on through
Iowa as result. They have, in adj
dition to this equity procedure, Grim
inal statutes. And under the equity
statute any official neglecting to en-
force the law can be promptly re-
moved.
"Any city can clean up the social
evil. Begin by indicting all landlords
who rent houses for purposes of vice,
and send them to prison.
Poverty is at the bottom of the
business. The poor wages paid to
most shop-girls and store-women are
not sufficient to support them.
Every year from $4,000 to 10000
young women enter or are sold into
white slavery and go the quick way
to disease and DEATH"
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20
HANDICAPPED.
This Is the Case With Many Pleas
antyille People.

Too many Pleasantville citizens are
handicapped with bad backs. The un-
ceasing pain causes constant misery,
making work a burden and STOPPING
or lifting an impossibility The back
aches at night, preventing refreshing
rest and in the morning is stiff and
lame. Plasters and liniments may
give relief but cannot reach the cause.
To eliminate the pains and aches you
must cure the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sick
kidneys.
The following statement should con-
vince every Pleasantville reader of
their efficiency.
William Saunders, Tilton St., Ham
monton, N. j., says: "For some time
was troubled by dull pain across
the small of my back and sides, which
finally became so severe that | could
hardly stoop or straighten. My kid
neys were also disordered as was
shown by the too frequent passage Of
the kidney secretions. was steadily
becoming worse when my attention
was drawn to Doan's Kidney Pills.
procured box and they gave me
prompt relief. By the time / had ta-
ken the contents of three boxes, every
symptom of my complaint had disap-
peared."
For sale by all dealers. Price so
;ents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
Jake no other
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20
The National Budget.

Now that the Presidential election
is over, the country can get down to
business. And that it is big coun-
try may be judged from the fact that
it costs about one billion Of dollars to
conduct it's affairs. For the next fs-
cal year the departments have pre-
pared estimates Of the sums they will
ask from Congress, as follows: Trea-
sury, S137, 100000; War, $2OO,0OO,-
900; Navy, $130,OOO, 1000; Agriculture,
S31 100000; Legislative, S14,O00,000;
and Postofice, $275, 100000. At the
last session Of Congress the Demo
crate reduced the demands Of the de-
partments by more than $4,000, 900.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20
Illiteracy in This Country.

There are fewer persons in the Uni
ted States, relatively speaking, who
can neither read nor write than ever
before in the nations history. In the
entire population illiteracy has declin-
ed from 10.7 per cent in the year 1900
to ~ per cent. in 1910. Among chill
dren from 10 to IA years. of age, the
decline has been from 7.2 to Al per
cent. The increase of school facili-
ties, the compulsory education laws,
and the force of the national custom
in favor of learning, all help to lessen
ignorance.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20

Three bills are before Congress to
protect certain birds which consume
many destructive insects. The latter
cause an annual damage to crops that
is estimated at $420,000, 900. They
lessen the farmers income and they
add to the high cost of living by the
destruction of food. Among the birds
that should not be killed off are all
song-birds, swallows, wood-peckers,
quails, doves and night-hawks.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20
To Make Soldiers virtuous.

In order to reduce the amount OF
immortality in the army, Gen. Leon
ard Wood has. issued an order provid-
ing that every officer and private who
is "absent from duty on account Of
disease resulting from his own intern
perate use Of drugs, or alcoholic liq-
uors, or other misconduct" shall for
felt his pay for the period during
which he is unable to perform his
military duties.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20
Whiskey and Cigarettes.

The use of whiskey, beer and cigar
cites in this country increased enor-
mously during July, August and Sep
tember, as compared with the record
of those three months last year. Dur
ing the past quarter 33,150,000 gal
Ions Of whiskey were used, an increase
of 100000 gallons; 19,800,000 barrels
of beer were drank, an increase Of
100000 barrels, and more than $780,
100000 cigarettes were made, an in
crease of 1, 00,000,000.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20

The Department Of Agriculture be-
lieves that $12,000,000 worth Of pot
ash can be annually produced from
the. sea weed that is found along the
Pacific coast from Mexico to Alaska.
The potash is needed as fertilizer.
Some varieties Of sea weed yield so
to 70 per cent. Of their weight in sol
uble potash salts, worth $40 a ton.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20

Otta w a, Ont.
Nov. 10. Pastor
Russell, as usual,
had large audi
ences. We report
one of his inter
esting discourses,
on the live subject
of Foreign Mis-
sions. which is
stirring Christen-
dom. His text was,
This Gospel of
the Kingdom shall
be preached in all
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20
s Many Children are sickly.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children Break up Colds in "a hours,
relieve Feverishness, Headache, Sto-
mach Troubles, Teething Disorders,
and Destroy Worms. At all drug
gists, 25c. Sample mailed FREE,
Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
N. Y. adv.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20

Any skin itching is temper-test-
er. The more you scratch the worse
it itches. Doan's Ointment cures
eczema--any skin itching. At all
drug stores. adv.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-11-20
SOME FOREIGN
MISSION FACTS
A Pithy Discourse on an Inter-
estIng Subject.
FROM THE. BIBLE VIEWPOINT.

Pastor Russell Claims Report Of the
international Bible Students Asso-
citation Committee of Which He Was
Chairman Was Too Mild Rather Than
Too Severe-committe Unanimously
Stand by the Report and Challenge
criticism-FuII Report Now Offered
Free to All.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-08
JUDGES AND CLERKS WHO WILL
 SERVE AT THE POLLS MON DAY

Rairaque, Redfield-I C, Wldleli W /. Simpson, Democrat Jt. Hooks, Republican.
 Ba' raGGe, Kearley-Her"y kim. brough, c. w. Kelly, Democrats; Will Tatum, Republican.
 Bolivar, Cores Store T. A. Eaton E. A. Wright, Democrats; Josh Hub bard Republican.
 Bogy, Cornerstone-Wm. R. Frcnc, Manassas Richardson, Democrats Henry Jones, Republican.
 Dudley Lake, Tucker-D. E. Tucker R. l.. Burgess, Democrats, D. Nor gan, Republican.
 Dunnington, Wabbaseka-C. E. Shelby, J. M Rutledge, Democrats; M Deancy, Republican,.
 Jefferson, Jefferson Springs-G. E. Hudson, Wm. Rearden, Democrats J. s. Graham, Republican.
 Melton, Ladd's-A B. Patton, J. G. Hooker, Democrats; Richard Rawls, Republican.
 Niven, Watson's Chapel-John White. L. C. Bobo. Democrats; Alfred Adams, Republican.
 Old River, English-H N. McPeak, L. w. Clement, Democrats; Ed Mer- ritt, Republican.
 Pastoria, Pastoria-A R. Whitley, Robt. Ford, Democrats: Major Patter- son, Republican,
 Plum Bayou, AltEeimer-L. M. Quat- tlebaum, I. Leblowitz. Democrats i; Bob Bishop, Republican.
 Plum Bayou, Sherrill-J. M. Barrett, Sam Dodd, Democrats; Nc. Lane, Re- publican ...-
 Richland, Linwood-C. w. Butts, w. L. Clemmons, Democrats; Torres. Gray, Republican.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-08
s COTTON
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New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, Sept 7.-Cotton-Fu- lures opened steady at decline of 5 0S points on pcoT cables and more rain in the eastern half of the cotton region. Immediately after the call the market stood 6@S points down and here shorts were good buyers of covers the week end. Comparatively little long cotton was liquidated, al- though the bears claimed that a considerable long interest had been built up by the week of advan ces. Prices gradually revocered and then took on a net advance, standing 5 points over yesterdays close at the end of .he first half hour of business.
 September, 11.32c bid; October, H. .44@11.45c; December, 11.bS@11.49c; 1; January, 11.55@11.56c; March, H. 69c; May 11.79@11.S1c.
 The market had a very steady un- dertone thhroughout the session. Off, ferings were scanty, shorts showing timidity about entering the market while selling by longs to realize prof. it's was very light. The forecast of fair weather over Sunday for the en- tire belt except South Carolinia and Georgia was considered very bullish aud had something to do with the s,eadiness displayed.
 Reports from various parts of the cotton region claimed marked. crop deterioration as the result of dry and hot weather. At the highest the trad ing months we're 13@17 points over yesterdays last quotations.
 Futures closed steady at net ad- vance of SOIL points.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-08

Roberts, Humphrey-J. K. Anthony ". F. Murphy, Democrats; Alex Moore. Republican.
 Spring, Sulphur Springs-W. T. Hill, Gus Petty, Democrats; Riley Reynolds, Republican.
 Talladega, Locust lCottaglc D. e. Anderson M. M. Hamilton, Democrats; j; Ollie Hudson, Republican.
 Victoria, Noble Lake--H. l.. Will Hams, w. R. Rice. Dmocrats; J. Trevethan, Republican.
 Villemont, Gocio's Store--C. A. Sad Ter, w. NJ. Hardster, Democrats; Frank McGchee, Republican.
 Washington, Crenshaw Sprinss-C. D. McCallster, c. c. Monk, Demo- crats; Louis Falls, Republican,
 Whiteville, Grace-W. J. Green, John Eaton, Democrats; H. Herr, Republican.
 Whiteville, Spring Eill-Robt Po- teet, R. P. Blackwell, Democrats; Thos. Temple, Republican.
 Eaugine, City Halls. J. Bumpass, Andy Mitchell, Democrats, A. B. Knight, Republican.
 City of Pine Bluff.
 First Ward, Brookhill Hotel-C. H. Bolinger Chas. Stuckie, Democrats; Isaac Hudson, Republican.
 Second Ward, Corner Fourth and Pine StreetS-W. C. Hudson, M. Roth, Democrats; E. J. Hoover, Republican.
 Third Ward, Wells Stable-s. B. Avery, w. H. Knox, Democrats; Miles Donaldson, Republican.
 Fourth Ward, Barraque Street Cot ton Scales-Chas. LeverenZ, M. Silber- nagle, Democrats; R. B. Morehead, Republican.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-08

ties Of the State. These petitions pra, the recall of public office holder Each petition must be signed by al least 12 per cent of the entire votes cast at the last preceding election. This petition is addressed to the State Board of Election Commissioners. The petition must contain a general state ment of the grounds upon which the removal of the officer is sought. The sufflciency of the grounds is not open to review, that is, cannot be question ed.
 The statement and petition are sub- mltted to the governor, who shall fix time for the recall election. The mere filing of the petition disqualifies the incumbent of the office. He is re- moved without chance for defense on his part. Although the question of his recall must be answered by yes" or mo- at the election, the name of the official whose removal is desired does not appear on the ballot. The names of candidates for the unexpired term appear Gn the ballot. These are nominated by petition signed by one per cent of the voters qualifying for the last predering election of the chairman and secretary of the con- vention of any regularly organized party. All State, country, municipal and township officers recalled in the same way. This act was initiated and certified out on April 6 by the secre- tary of state.
 Amendment No. 15.
 Amendment No. 15 is commonly known as the bond amendment. It provides that the voters of any mu- nicipality or incorporated town of l. 900 population or over shall have the right to decide for themselves wheth- CT they will have bond issues for public improvements It is an appli- cation of home rule for cities so that CAACS Cou p1Cu6C lAclI CIculJ lOI USCU- ed improvements if so desired by majority of the voters within the city.
 A limit of 10 per cent of the assess ed valuation of real property is placed on the amount of indebtedness to be assumed under the bonding power. Bonds of towns shall not bear a great CT interest than 6 per cent those of cities not greater than per cent. The special tax for floating the bonds shall not exceed five mills on the dol lar in addition to the present rate of taxation. The provisions of the amend ment if adopted apply only to cities and towns. The country districts are not affected No money raised for any sepcific purpose shall be used for any other or different purpose. No pri- vate individual or corporation shall be aided by bond money.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-08

days buying movement, with prices selling out 8@11 points net higher Trading was more than ordinarily active for a half holiday ard reaiz- ing was very heavy on the advance, to within to 1 points of yesterdays high level, but there was an active buying movement for both sides and the market was at practically the best point during the middle of the morning.
 January, 11.42@11.43c;; March, h. 54@1155c; May, 11.65@1166c; July, 11.69c offered; October, 11.32@11.33c; November, 11.46@11.47c; Dece mber, 11.52@11.5Bc.
 Futures closed steady. The range:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-08
New York Cotton

New York, Sept. 7.-Cotton opened steady at a decline of 2@5 points un- der realizing and local selling in- 'spired by lower cables than due aid reports of showers in some of the eastern belt sections which have been complaining of dry weather. Texas advices indicated more active de- mand from spot shorts and deteriora- tion in the crop outlook, however, and the market became very firm shortly after the call on renewal of yester-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-08
Liyerpool Cotton

Liverpool. Sept. 7.-Cotton-spot closed dull,. prices 4 points higher. American middling fair, 6.66d; low middling, 6.42d; good ordinary, 5.94d :; ordinary, 5.4Sd. Sales of the day, 4,000 bales, of which 300 bales were for speculation and export and in- cluded $500 bales American. No re- ceipts.
 Futures opened steady and closed barely steady September. 6.37 1-2d; September October, 6.23 1-2d; October November, 6.19 1-2d; November -De- cember, 6.15 1-2d; December-January 6.15 1-2d; January-February, 6.16 1-2d; February March, 6.1Sd; March April, 6.19 1-2d; ALril-May, 621d; May-June, 6.22d; June-July,- 6.22d l; July-August, 6.21 1-2d.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-08

campaign in this county, in addition to the work already being done by the Graphic and other newspa pers yesterday received his official ap- polntment from Chairman ]. w. Crockett, of the executive committee. MT Brewster will start out next week and solicit subscriptions to help aid the Democratic party in the doubt ful states. He says the Democrats should be liberal for this year prom ises great things for the party and without the necessary fund it cannot get effective work done in the doubt ful states.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-08
New York COttonseed Oil.

New York, Sept. 7.-Cottonseed oil closed firm. Spot, 640@6.50; Sep tember, 6.4o@6.41c; october, 6.32@ 6.34c; November, 6.01@6.oSc; 10 sold at 6.02c; December, 5,96@6.O3c, 100 sold at .6.02c; December, 5.96@5.9Sc February. 5.9Sc, 500 sold at 5.99c; March, 6.01@6.03c.
 Sales between first and second calls; 200 September, 6.36c; 2,400 September, 6.4Oc; 700 October, 6,30c 800 November. 6.02c; 100 December, 5.96c. Total sales, $500.