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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-09

are to be to which they will be reuuir.
ed to adjust themselves 1t Is clear
to the whole country that the tariff
duties must be altered They must he
changed to meet the radical alteration
in the conditions OF our economic life
which the country has witnessed with.
in the iast generation, While the
whole face and method Of our indus
trial and commercial life were being
changed beyond recognition the tariff
schedules have remained what they
We're before the change began or have
moved In the direction they were Civ.
en- when no large circumstance of our
industrial Development was what it Is
today. Our task Is to square them
with the actual facts The sooner that
Is done the sooner we shall escape
from suffering from the facts and the
sooner our men of business will he
free to thrive by the law of nature
(the nature Of free business, instead
Of by the law Of legislation and artl.
fetal ARRANGEMENT
How Tariff Has Grown,
We have seen tariff legislation wan.
der very far atie!d in our day-very far
indeed from the field In which our
prosperity might have had a normal
growth and stimulation. No one who
looks the facts suuarely in the face or
knows anything that lies beneath the
surface Of action can fail to perceive
tho nrinn}vN1NS ,,r,0n x,.btoh ~onnp< 60 81 -
legislation has been based We long
ago passed beyond the modest notion
of protecting" the Industries of the
country and moved boldly forward to
the idea that they were entitled to the
direct patronage of the government.
For a long time-a time SO long that
the men now active in public policy
hardly remember the conditions that
preceded it. we have sought In our
tariff schedules to give each group Of
manufacturers or producers what they
themselves thought that they needed
In order to maintain a practically ex.
elusive market al against the rest Of
the world. Consciously or unconscious
~ we have built up a set of privileges
and exemptions from competition be-
hind which It was easy by any. even
the crudest. forms of combination to
organize monopoly. until at last moth.
ing is normal. nothing ia obliged to
stand the tests of efficiency and econo.
my. in u world of big business. but
everything thrives by concerted or.
rangement. Only new principles of
action will ave us from a final hard
crystallization of monopoly and a com
plete loss Of the influences that quick.
en- enterprise and keep independent en-.
ergy alive.
Must Abolish Privilege.
1t is plain what those principles must
be. We must abolish everything thai
bears even the semblance Of privilege
or Of any kind Of artificial advantage
and put business men and pro
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-09
Ranch For Sale.

A asO-acre ranch patented, with IS acres in
broke. Plenty of pure soft water. living springa
that never freeze. Plenty Of outside range
corner on Fort Assinniboine military reserve.
II wsnted, will sell stock with ranch. Located
about 10 miles east from Big Sandy. For par.
~ticulars write or call on
GEORGE n. KELLER, Big Sandy, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-09

he oHereo seven cents per pound,
farm weights, which 10 considered
especially good, In that the buyer IL
thus compelled to stand the shrink.
AGE,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-04-09
Ewes For Sale

About 1900 head of four and hve-year.ol(
nsrino ewes for sale. Will begin to laml
Nay lst. Address
COLLIER BROS, Ada, Montana.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
Badly Injured

CLARKSBURG. W. Va. June 10
benjamin Nichols. aged ~. an en-.
p!oye o: the South Penn Oil Co.. ut
Folsom. may lose his lie as a result
Df all accident that occurred Will,
he was taking his first ride in his
newly purchased automobile. He lies
In a serious condition at Mrs.
Frumm's hctel. at Sardis. with
crushed back and other injuries. but
he has chance OF recovery. Mr.
Nichols was taking his automobile
from Clarksburg. where lie had just
purchased II, 10 Folsom and in trying
to make turn in front OF the Frumm
hotel. at Sardis. the machine backed
over bank, turned and fell upon
him. He fell into hole in the ground
however and did not receive the full
weight OF the machine. which fact un.
doubtedly saved him from instant
death.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10

In brilliant contest for supremacy
last night and for the possession of the
famous Silver wreath. the Normal I.y.
ccum was victorious over its opponent.
the Mozart Literary society and won
for another twelve mnnth the trophy
which will adorn the walls of the Nor
NAL Lyceum literary hall.
The affair was hctly contested one
and was featured by brilliant produc.
tions delivered In almost fautless
style. Previous to the contest each
society felt confident it would be the
winner in the contest and the judges
foutd 1t exceedingly difficult to decide
the winner. however. the Lyceum came
cut victorious amid much rejoicing
among the members aGd friends OF this
society.
The Lyceum wen the contest last
year and are especially jubilant over
winning the prize two years in success.
sion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
Criminals
AR EeEiNG PRODUCED IN GREAT
NUMBERS BY TREMENDOUS
GROWTH OF WEALTH SAYS BoR
LAND,
fBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. C.. June 10. -
The tremendous growth of wealth with
its consequent increase OF idle rich is
producing class OF criminals in this
country almost faster than the police
can cope with it. according 10 Repre-.
sentative Borland, of Missouri. who 10.
day addressed the convention of the
International Association of Chiefs
CT Police. Mr.. Borland declared that
idle rich set pernicious example In
their search for amusement and
aroused a desire of emulation in the
minds OF persons of small means. Tho.
result OF such an example, he said. was
10 tempt poorer folks into indIscretion
and crime 10 obtain money with which
10 crafty newly acquired tastes.
The Cabaret show he declared to be
one Of the main causes for the spread
OF social evil.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
WILL APPEAR
VOLUNTARILY

CHARLESTON. June l0.-.The nine.
teen officials OF the United Mine Work.
crS OF America who were indicted i'll
the federal court here on Saturday on
a charge OF violating the Sherman an.
thrust law. will appear voluntarily In
court next Friday. June I3. according
10 statement given out at the loca!
headquarters OF the organization to.
night 1t is not expected that any
court processes will be served In the
cases unless some OF the defendants
fail to appear on that date, as an un.
dcrstanding was arrived at to that cf.
feet between counsel for the defend.
ants and Assistant District Attorney
II. D. Rummcl.
4 large number OF persons interest.
cd In coal mining in the state is gath.
erlHg here for the inquiry into the
strike situation. which will be begun
by the subcommittee OF the United
States Senate tomorrow after the
committee arrives at noon. Governor
Hatfield. through Senator Gof. has
rendered the governors reception
room in the state house TO the com.
mittee for It's hearings. but tonight
had not received any reply to his offer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
Last
CHAPEL EXERCISE AT THE NOR.
NAL SCHOOL FOR THIS TERM
WAS HELD THIS MORNING.

The last chapel exercise of thc
school year was held this morning nj
the Fairmont State Normal school
and was largely attended by the stu,
dent body ana the alumni of the in.
stitution.
The exercise was most enthusiastic
and interesting and was greatly enjoy.
cd by those present though touched
with sadness on account OF the fact
that the same body OF students would
never assemble again in chapel cx-
ercise.
Many interesting addresses were
given by members Of the faculty. Sen.
ior class and the alumni OF the school.
Among those who participated in
the speecl-making were the following:
Messrs. J. NJ. Jacobs. Joseph Roster.
D. L. Butcher. c. P. Higbee, II. T.
Rogers. NJ. G. Lough. REV. l.. d. Bow.
ers and Rev. J. c. Broomneid and
President of the Normal o. |. Wood.
ley.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
Federal Probe
Began To- day
SENATORIAL COMMITTEE STARTS
INQUIRY INTO THE WEST ViR-
GINA STRIKE CONDITIONS.

CHARLESTON. June lO.-Thc fed.
cral probe into conditions in the West
Virginia coal field will be begun here
at two o'clock this afternoon, but
whether the Senate subcommittee will
accept the governors offer OF his re.
cepiion room in the capital or use n
room In hotel has not yet been de.
cided upon.
Louis J. lienncsy. scrgcant.at.arms
OF the Senate, arrived here last night
10 make arrangements Tor quarters
for the committee. The committee is
expected 10 arrive at noon and ac.
cordins 10 tentative plans. II will hold
an executive session of short dura.
tion to decide where the meeting will
be held and the mode OF procedure.
About 100 operators and miners are in
the city today willing aud ready to
give testimony and during the early
days of the investigation Is hardly will
be necessary for the committee to Is.
sue sabpocnas. There is much anx.
iety felt here as to the probability of
a general strike in the Paint and Ca.
bin Greek regions within day or
two. Many miners openly declare
that they believe the committee is
making the investigation for their
benefit and that the committee will
uphold any thing they do. Meetings
have been held nightly deep in the
mountain forests but what was done
al these is kept secret.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10

The auditorium which was filled for
the contest was tastciully decorated
IN the colors OF the Lyccum. old gold
and olive green. and the Mozart color.
blue, intcrmimglCd with the school col.
ors yellow and white.
The contestants were arranged on
the platform. the Lyccumitcs on OH"
side Of the entrance and the Mozartcrs
on the ether side.
Throughout the entire performance
the enthusiasm OF the members OF the
two societies was marked and the col.
lcgc wells and cheering kept up din
preceding and following each perfcrm-
ancC
The judges OF the contest were Dir.
Johnson. OF the West Virginia Univcr.
sit,. Prof. George Colcbank CT the
Grafton public schools. and Prof. vii.
lIsm Smith OF the AdamstCn public
school.
Following the announcement of the
decision OF thr Judges. members Of the
Lyccum the victorious society came
10 town and almost took the town with
their yclls and enthusiasm.
The programme was opened with a
vocal solo by Miss Carol Powell. Miss
Powell vas at her best and her solo
was excellent.
The following programme vas car.
ried out:
Vocal solo-Carol Powell.
Oration--Patriotism and American
ism-G. T, Federer.
orat,on-International Consultation
Continued from Page Twol
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10

large audience assembled at the
NJ. p. Temple last evening for the Bi.
Bile class study conducted by Mss
Taylor. OF Chicago.
Miss Taylor was at her best last
evening when she gave n clear expo.
siiion OF the llth and 18th chapters OF
Gospel Of St. John. Hes lesson WA
most profound and her clear and i'm.
rrcssive manner of presenting the Bi.
bic truths causes them to sink deep
into the minds and hearts OF her hear.
ers. She also gave a short review OF
the four gospels OF ST. Matthew. 81.
Mark, ST. Luke and St. John.
Whil" the meetings are always wei,
attended many are missing these les.
sons who Will regret 1t in the future.
1t Is especially desired that the con.
vcrts OF the Lyon campaign will not
miss the remaining few lectures or les.
sons OF the series.
Fa!rmont has never In her expert.
Chce had more cultured and bril-.
liant woman In her midst and to thus,
who are nis%!ng the lessons 1t need
only be said they are missing an op.
portun!ty OF n life time.
Miss Taylor is brilliant woman
and her knowledge OF the Bible to.
Gether with her Interpretation OF its
teachings and her graceful and mag.
cal manner OF presenting same to her
hearers. can only be appreciated by
those who are so fortunate as to hear
her.
Her audience sits spell bound dur.
ing her teachings and almost hang
upon each word uttered by this splen.
did woman. Her lessons are sermons
IN themselves and she presents them
in thoroughly delightful manner.
The class will meet on this evening.
Wednesday evening. Thursday and
Friday and on next Monday the con.
Guiding number will be given ut the
First Methodist Episcopal church on
Fairmont avenue.
The afternoon classes will be con.
Quoted during the week as usual.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
GOES TO PRISON.
T0SAVE|NNOCENT
MILITANT suRRENoERs TO FREE
SERVANT GIRL ACCUSED In!
COURT. III =.

DoNCASTER, Eng, June TO-
While the examination OF u servant
girl charged with an attempt TO set
fire to Westtield House was proceed:
Ing to-day. May Dennis, alias Lillian
Linton. who was wanted blythe police
In connection with the Kew Garden
suffragette outrages last February,
caused sensation by entering the
court and acknowledged that II was
she who had tried to burn the house.
The servant girl was discharged and
Miss Dennis was arrested. Harry Johu-
son, Il young newspaper man .lmplica.,i
cd In the same case, was committed
for trial
LONDON. June l0.--Miss Emily
Wilding Davidson, the militant sulfra-.
sette who died from injuries received
while interfering with the running OF
the Derby, will be buried at her home,
1.onehorsley, Northumberland, on Sat,,
urday. The Women's Social Political
Union Is arranging an imposing funeral
procession across London. Is
The trial OF the suffragette leaders
charged with conspiracy under the ma
licious damage 10 property act began
today at the Central Criminal Court.
Old Bailey.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
REDUCED TO AN
ACCURATE BASIS
THE LAW GOVERNING RATES Is
CLEARLY EXPLAINED BY JUS.
TIcE HUGHES OF THE SUPREME
COURT.

WASHINGTON. June 1O.--Lawyers
who gathered today at the Supreme
Court TO listen to the application OF
the principals laid down by Justice
Hughes In the Minnesota rate cases 10
the rate cases from Missouri, Arkan.
sas, Kentucky, Oregon and West Vir.
were OF the opinion that the rate.mak
Ing both in the State and before the
Federal government, has been reduc.
ed to n much more accurate basis than
ever before All sorts of opinions pre-.
vailed as to where the victory vested
~ the Minnesota decision.
Minnesota STAKE officials IN uis.
patches expressed their pleasure over
the result and Attorney General Nc.
Reynolds and members OF the Inter.
State Comercc Commission said they
were fully satisfied.
The protest Of Congress OF taking
charge OF State rates Affecting inter.
state commerce indirectly lent cncour.
agement to the railroads that they
would escape from regulation by IS
State commissions Members OF the
House and Senate when asked for
opinions as TO whether Congress would
soon exercise the power found by the
court to regulate such State rates as
affect indirectly intco state commerce
we're not inclined to CONG forth at
first blush with a plan to reverse the
rolicy of the Federal government
through the last 100 years. of leaving
such regulation in the hands OF the
States
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
Chaloner
TO GET HIS MonEY-NoT LONG.
Err TO OPPOSE MoJloNiTo DE
CLARE HIM SANE. ~

NEW YORK, June 10.-John Arm.
strong Chaloner, whom New York
courts have declared insane and vir.
ginia courts sane, may regain posses
sion of his sl.5o0,OOO interests in this
State without opposition II he will
make application in New York State
courts. Thomas T. Sherman. guar
dian of the local estate, SO declared to.
day In papers filed with the Supreme
Court.
Mr.. Sherman said he would not op.
rose a motion to have chaloner de.
clared sane by New York courts.
Miss Mary Jackson, OF Jane Lew.
who was the guest Of her sister, Miss
Lester Jackson. has returned.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
TWo Women

LONDON. Eng, June 1O.-Two wo-
men were arraisned today at Rich.
mond police court on suspicion OF has.
ing set fire to the Hurst Park race
course yesterday causing damage TO
the extent of seventy thousand dollars.
They gave their names as Kitty Ma.
lien. an actress. and Clara Elizabeth
Dlsscn. a well known militant suiTra.
Settc. who has undergone several
terms Of Imprisonment for outrages.
They were released OH bail.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
NEGRO SUSPECT
UNDER ARREST

HUNTINGTON. June lO.-Robert
Cousins. negro suspect, arrested for
an alleged criminal assault on Mrs.
Lloyd Alley, a white woman Of Wi.
Hanson last Saturday. was brough.
here tonight by the Minso county au.
thorities and lodged in the Calhoun
county jail for safe keeping. Threats
had been II ,de at Williamson TO lynch
the negro and he was quietly spirited
out Of the city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
Hatfield
TO ATTEND sEMI.cENTENNIAL At
WHEELING.

CHARLESTON. W. Va, June TO-
That Governor II. d. Hatfield will at.
tend the semiccntennlaI celebration
At Wheeling June 20 was the assur.
ancc the governor gave committee
consisting OF Mayor II. l.. Kirk. II. c.
Ogden and c. o. Magic. OF Wheeling.
The committee came here today to
extend personal invitation on til"
part of the city Of Wheeling to the
governor.
Arrangements wcrn completed to.
day whereby tents. blankets. etc. will
Ge shipped at once for use of the "a.
dcts OF West Virginia university at the
semi-centcnnial.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
NelD York Central Railroad
Officials Coming TOMORROW
THEY WILL LOOK OVER THE SIT.
uATloN HERE, TAKE LUNCH.
EoN At THE COUNTRY CLUB
AND MEET THE BUSINESS MEN
OF THE CITY.

One Of the most important events
In railroad circles for Fairmont Is the
coming OF the New York Central off.
cials who will make an inspection OF
the Buckhannon and Northern ex;en.
sion tomorrow. The party consisting
Of A. II. Smith. senior vice.presid"nt
OF the New York Central: Albert H..
Harris. second vice president and gen.
eral counsel Of the New oYrk Cen.
tral; c. +. DAILY, third vice-presideLt.
chief OF the transportation depart.
ment OF the New York Central: Colo.
mel Schoonmaker. vice.president OF tho
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad
Company; S. D. Brady. chief engineer
for the Bu,khannon and Northcra
Railroad Company. and others will ar.
rive here on n specitl train at noon
over the lines of the Baltimore ana
Ohio from RivesviIe. The trim TO
Rivesville will be made over the line
Of the Buckhannon and Northern.
The party will be taken to the Coun-
try Club where they will at 1:2O ell
JOY luncheon. At two O'Clock they
will meet the business men of Fair.
mont at the Country Club. The mem.
bers of the party will then visit II
mine or two OF the Consolidation Goa.
Company and will then look over the
company's property In general leav,
ing Fairmont at five o'clock.
Nothing in railroad circles here has
SO enthused the people OF Fairmont
as the coming OF this distinguished
party OF railroad officials who are com.
ing here In the interest OF developing
this part OF West Virginia. The in.
different treatment OF this section OF
West Virginia by the Baltimore and
o''o hu" b~sh W htdliH5 VII OuT ptOplt
and every person is ready with open
arms to welcome the coming of the
Buckhannon and Northern.
The party OF officials are coming
here TO determine where the Buck.
hannon and Northern shall enter Fair.
mont. They will be showp the vast
tonnage that will come to their road,
the vast amount of products for
transportation TO the markets of The
world which will pas sover their lines.
the great development that awaits the
pushing their road into this part OF
the state all OF these matters will be
carefully brought to the attention o:
the visitors.
Farmont is glad to welcome this
visiting party and everything possible
will be done TO make their short stay
II pleasant and profitable one.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
ASKS RELEASE ON
HAbEAS CORPUS

PARKERSBURG. June lO.-Habeas
corpus proceedings we're instituted In
circuit court here this afternoon to Sc
cure the release of Z. Fedfern Turn.
cr. the local choir director, and church
worker. arrested last week oil a war.
rant sworn out by his wife. nj Belpre.
Ohio. charging him with non.support
OF their child for the past ten years.
The hearing OF the petition was set
for Wednesday afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
Rescue Work
tDy Associated press)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, June lO.-Dis.
cussion OF mine rescue work and acci.
dent preventative methods will be 4
feature Of the convention OF the mine
inspectors institute OF the United
States which began a four days con
veRtion here today.
Representatives were present from
Pennsylvania. Illinois. West Virginia
Ohio, Montana. Tennessee. Kntuck,
and Indiana.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
Murdered
lBY ASSOCIATED PRESS. J

GALESBURG. ILL.,. June l0.-Chas.
a. LindolfD. teacher OF the violin.
was murdered in his room here early
today when he went TO the aid OF his
daughter who was being choked by u
burglar. The intruder escaped.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
Judge Mason Is
Made Chairman
(By Associa ed Press)

CHARLESTON. w. Va. June TO-
The Commission created by the last
legislature to treat with the Virginia
authorities relative 10 the Virginia
debt suit, met here today and organ.
lied by the election OF Judge John
W. Mason. OF Fairmont. as chairman,
and John Harris, OF Parkersburg. sec.
retary.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
Miller Named

. CHARLESTON. ". Va, June TO-
Joseph Miller. of Kenova. was to-day
appointed by Governor Hatfield as a
member Of the Virginia debt commisI
sion tc succeed Judge John II. Hol,
of Huntington. who announced hid
could not serve. The commission
which consists of fifteen members waj
created by the last legislature 10 cod
fer with the Virginia authorities witt
a view TO settlement OF the su
pending between this State and vii
sinia and will meet here tomorrow
for purposes OF organization.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10

Miss Mary Eta Bishop returned 10.
day frcm Albrightsvfiic. Preston coun.
ty. where she had spent few days
with relatives.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
FINE POINTS IN ADVERTlS.
ING,

ING.
A reader Of the West Virgin.
ian the other day was planning
fortnight's fishing trip In the
Ad'rondacks, and in running
through the advertising pages
chanccd upon an advertisement
Of a sporting goods house.
6eins entraneed by the "ous.
o'.door" atmosphere and sports.
manIike tone Of the announce.
ment he was soon deeply en-.
crossed. Toward the end, to his
astonishment. he found com.
piete, detailed information about
the very lake on which he ex.
peeted to spend his vacation.
He learned all about the fish
and their habits, and the KIND
Ct tackle to use and number
Ct other useful and Informing
roints all as " written for his
especial benefit by true iove-
Of the sport!
CrystaIiized In this one adver.
tisement was all Of the inform.
alton, and more, that he needed
to complete the arrangements
for his trip.
This is only one instance Of
the sp'ere.d help that present
day advertising offers to the
\ readers Of the West virsinian.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
WINNERS IN CONTEST
I.YCElrAl

Debate. Clinton Austin
Recitation. katherine EIacgcrty
MOZART
Grafton. ft........... Ray Matthews
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
LYCEUM SOCIETY ABLY
DEFENDS ITS H0NORS

WILL GUARD SILVER WREATH
FOR ANOTHER PERIOD OF
TWELVE MoNTHS-ENTHUSiAS.
tbs SPIRIT SHOWN AT CONTEST.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-06-10
MISS TAYLOR
HOLDS HEARERS
SPELLB0UND.
LISTENING TO HER BIBLE LEG.
TuREs ARE TRULY THE oPPoR.
TUNlTY OF A LIFE TIME.
BRILLIANT WOMAN
ONE MUST HEAR TO HAVE A CON.
cseTioN OF THE WORK THAT
SHE Is DOING.

A large audience assembled at the
NJ. p. Temple last evening for the Bi.
bic class study conducted by Mss
Taylor. OF Chicago.