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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07
A SQUARE DEAL TO ALL.

The bipartisan plan of government
for Fairmont was carefully considered
by the joint committee Of the Chamber
of Commerce and the Business Mems
Association and finally discarded as it
was the opinion OF the committee tina.
the city elections could be more nearly
taken out OF politics by the non.psrtl.
san plan. If you want to recognize
parties and keep your city government
in the throes Of partisan politics help
the men who have gone to Charleston
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07
DO IT NOW

Some men say Wei, would
write letter TO the Senators If
thought 1t would do any good" 1t
docs a lot OF good W. b. Ice often
remarked about the great number OF
letters he had received from Fair
mont.
Others say: ~ would write, but |
haven't the time to spare" The few
minutes CT time It takes to write q
letter OF this kind will not amount tc
much, when compared with the goot
II might do the city. DO +! now, with
out fail.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07
Little Change
Continued from page one''

was distributed as fol!ows:
For Edwards: Senators England,
Gray, smith; Delegates GeQrglle' As
bury, Crane. Crisllp, Duff Of Nicholas
Hill, Mason, INITIAL, Reynolds, scherT'
Sutton, vandine. Wertz, I. j. Smith.
Total, II,
For Mann: Senators Coalter, Nc.
Chung. steed, NJ. Q. White; Delegates
Cooper Cooke, Crosse, Rawley, nona-
ker, Rhodes, Shears, Wolfe. Total, Ii.
For Eikins: Senators Blessing
Hood, McCrum; Delegates Bumgard-
ner, Coburn, Farnsworth, Glen, John
son, LiIler, Parsons, Robinson Van
Meter. Weigle. Total, Is.
For Hubbard: Delegates Arbcnz
Black. Porter. Total 3.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07
A DOUBLE GRAVE

A delegation has gone TO Charleston
to defeat or amend the special char
ter bill. These men all have been
outspoken in their opposition to this
measure here, and will the good citi'
zens of Fairmont stand idly by and
see this done? Will you not go with
a delegation to Charleston TO prevent
it? Every fight to this time has been
won in favor of this bill, but II we lose
the last fight the bill is lost for two
long years, and the two years war will
be inevitable.
The Chamber OF Commerce, or the
influences which control lis officials
and board OF directors, is strong
enough TO call OF this amendment
crowd at Charleston. OIe word by
uhonc from these Influences will allay
all opposition.
-Four members Of the Chamber yes
teriay, who had just received state
ments from the secretary for their
dues, stated they would not pay 1t
until they saw the outcome of this
charter bill. More than 80 members
have expressed themselves in Il man
rer that will not prove very beneficial
to the Chamber II this bill is yet
killed. This organization will never
again be able to put over" u big deal
Of any kind if it fails in this fight. 1t
has been sufficiently warned and 1t is
now mapping out its own future course.
1t can die Or I've as all organization
Just us it pIeases 10 do.
W:iat will the Chan.o@r OF Com
MERGE do? VIII It prove its strength
by recalling the opposition TO this
bill, or vii! it permit them 10 kill it
anf die with it?
There will be double grave TO dig
il this bill fails in the senate or is
amended In violation Of the resolu'
riun Of the Chamber Of Commerce and
all the other organization of the city
which have acted on the Lii.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07
HOS. .MlLLIAM .. IcE, JR.

Tie Hon. William B. Ice, Jr.. who
Represents Marion county ii. the Iegis'
latpTe has theltrue conception of the
duties Of a representative who is sent
q Charleston, ana he demonstrated
maj to the satisfaction OK the Fair
mont PEOPLE by supporting the Fair
mont Special Charter bill just as 1t
was presented to him by the commit
ter sent TO Charleston to get this bill
PASSED. While personally not favor
ing This bill, he stated he had read
the resolutions OF the various Fair.
ripBt or ganizations in support Of this
ii,eGs,lr and had many letters from
his home people In support Of the bill
, andl5he stated In that case b '4uld
not trtily represent his constituents
put doing his best to pass this
lilf through the house. FRAT It might
be submitted 10 the voters OF Fair
mont for approval or rejection. Mr..
~ fB this connection has shown that
iif man that can rise above his
own personal views to represent his
lepple He Is an experienced legisla-
Tor md when he gets behind meas
pre- It'll his full force as he did this
!, ppa lie wields n powerful! influence
NTH the soions: lie passed the bill
Through its first and second readings
Within thirty minutes after it was re-
forted afavore5ly from the committee.
where it,had been held up and on the
following day, Thursday, passed 1t
through the house without amend.
lient. He nor no other man could do
better work. 1t is now Of the utmost
iirbeftarce that the senators be asked
stofdoiEths same thing in the senate.
There will be an attempt TO amend
this Sill by tile enemies Of the meas,
tra which will in way kill tho re,
call feature. Those who are seeking
sdo3this are attempting "a make the
soat OF the senator's, but these sem
ators will, no doubt, see the little
Joker" in the plan to defeat this pro.
Vision. Write them today and tell
them to do as William b. lee has done,
liaYe the senate committee report rhe
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07
r. elLKEsoN.
clothier and Furnts Ter.

bill fayorably without amendments Of
any kind.
woodrow Wilson says thet THE Re-
call is the Shotgun Behind the Door,
and SO IT is if the people ever want
to use it, they know wher, to find 1t
and ii is usually loaded with the kind
OF buckshot that throws consterna'
ton In the camp Of corrupt politicians
who use their Offices against the best
interests OF the people.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07
THAT MYSTERIOUS" END

The special charter bill assasslns
may think they can sandb4g the bill
in the secrecy OF n committee room
OF the senate, but they cannot do it.
Their every action is known. This
might possibly be, however, the "mys
terious" end that has been predictCt
for the bill. The opposition was work
ing under cover here, but in Charles
ton 1t has been uhmaskcd, and they
are all well known
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07
WILL CLING TO THEM.

II the Charter assasslus get in their
acfarious work at Charleston the
blood OF the special charter bill will
cling to them as long as they live. |;
will prove that they are not willing to
let the people of Tairmont have a vote
upon the question,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07

William d. Ice will not be "Gtbbet-
ed" fer nonsuppOt OF the Fairmont
Special Charter BILL tie has certain
ly represented his people on this
measure and has not MlSrepresentet
them. The following words of Wood
row Wilson do not apply to him:
We are going to see whether or not
we own our own government, and il
the men you have put into office &C
back on you now, !, for one, hope that
they Will be gibbeted for the rest Of
history and held up to the scorn OF
mankind"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07

Wit. - s.n.tors uood phiIIlos

Write to Senators Hood PHILIPPE
and John /. Hatfield and tell them
yelswant them to give the people Of
FsiFmoat q chance to vote on the new
charter Bill. The bill will pass the
1ouse but there will be big fight
made upon Il In the senate by power.
TN forces. Write your senators to.
asy without fall,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07
Bargain Department
First Floor-Rear.

Oft times, when least expecting it, our buyers
meet an opportunity to secure seasonable mercllsn
disc Of dependable quality at much less than MARKER
prices. Many cases arise where manufacturers and
wholesale houses wish to clear out certain lines ana
offer stock on hands at very little prices,
These are the kind Of deals our buyers are co4n-
o,,,, IN the look out for-real bargains for our Bar
o oa Department. Then the odds and ends and rem
an+s from our regular splendid stocks makes this
little store ali to itself and nothing but Bargains
NV Next time you visit the store, just take peep
at the many values this department has to offer
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07

Eor+ s,.eiar Charter Bill has been ndorsed by
on and otherwise by the following Commercial and Labor or
oanIzations and citizens of Fairmont: 81
10 BY Chamber Commerce Of FarnOns.
f2) ey the Business Association Of Falrmont
az BY the independent Council in mass meeting
az By the Independent Council regular weekly meeting
(5l BY the Club of Fairmon
ts) BY the Mothers Club Of Fairmon
~ By Local No 10 National stogle Rollers League.
"a, gy Local Union No s7 of Painters Decorators
and Paperhangers Of America.
70, Rv Glass Bottle Blowers Association No. ~
f1ol By the citizens Of Farront in meeting
N By more than 1000 Farmont by signed petition
2, Ry Local Union No. $685. ourneymen Taiors Of America
still needs the members of the legislature
from Marion county ask them support this BILL
If is defeated wait Of two years. Other organ
cations will help the by passing similar resolutions not
too late yet
Cut this out and your representatives with your letter
Do
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07

Of February, 1918, or as soon there.
after as possible.
Given under my hand this 22d day Of
January, 1913.
JOHN +. PHILLIPS,
Clerk Of the County Court.
1880 2.6.18!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-07

Harrison Kennedy was seriously
hurt while moving a boiler.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22

not since been restored to the Mount Vernon mansion.
 By 1t, also, stand the original lights of the lodge, which played 8 part in the ceremonies attendant upon the laying Of the corner stones of the District of Colum- bfa in 1791, the National Capitol in 1793. the funeral of Gen. Washington in 1709 and the corner stone Of the Washington monument in 1S4S.
 Another aged and highly prized relic of national importance which still par ticipates both in the great national events of note and in the annual fraternal me- morial exercises of this venerable asso- ciat1op is the tiny silver trowel used by Gen. Washington, then President of the United States, when laying the corner stone Of the Capitol September IS, 1793. This ceremony was conducted by the had Jurisdiction over the tract set apart dent was escorted by his own lodge, No. 9, which. upon arriving at the site. formed a hollow square, through which the procession filed in reversed order.
 The huge chair which stands in a glass case in the Iodgeroom manffests evil dence of age and hard service. It was originally the property of Washington at Mount Vernon, and when he was wor- shipful master ~of No. 2 he had it brought up to the lodge for his own per- sonal use. After IT. years of continuous use in the hall, the splendid old piece be- gan to show signs of age. It has a frame of mahogany inlafd with white holly. and Is upholstered in leather of so sturdy a quality that 1t neither ripped nor broke until the soulless ourio-seeldng vandal
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22

Townsend once received an assignment from his city editorsto get. an. interview with William K. Vanderbilt on some i'm possible subject. The magnitude of the assignment. together with the cub report CTS idea of the magnitude of the Wander bilt millions made him nervous. He ar- rived at the Vanderbilt's large iron fret work front gate about dusk, and with his heart in his mouth went inside and some how or other found himself ringing a doorbell The great oaken door opened slowly, and a portIy gentleman In side whiskers appeared.
 "Goods evening, MT. Vanderbilt. came up from a newspaper off1ce,'' began the cub Townsend, ito ask you what you would do in case war were declared with
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22

came along to cut and slash it.
 Then it was incased in glass and brought forth only on Washington s birthday. During it's active lifetime ii has held many distinguished men, among whom may be numbered Gen Lafay- cite during his visit in 1925, Vice Presi- dent Fairbanks, Admiral Schley. Speaker Cannon and President Taft, who at- tended the memorial services in 1911, and who IS the only President who has par tlc1pated in these celebrations
 l. The time-honored chair is not the only relic brought forth to play a part in the Masonic ceremonial each year. Washing tons Masonic apron, worn by him when master and at the ceremony at the Capitol site, was the gift of Gen. Lafayette, and the handiwork of his talented wife. This was a gorgeous affair of cream-colored broidered in gold, with the French and retaining some of their old briiliance. In the center may be seen. a beehive and group of fairies.
 This emblem of the craft was sent to Washington with the handsome sash in a pearl-inlaid ebony box, with which it was presented to the lodge in 1872 by Lawrence Lewis, nephew of the general, and husband of his adopted daughter. Nellie Custis. Only the most notable occasions have called the apron into use since the death of it's famous owner. Of course r it. and everything pertaining to Washington were brought forth during Lafayette's. visit. when he was the guest of the lodge.
 The simple wall cabinet. filled with ap- parentIy insignificant trines, is teeming
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22

LIVERY American knows the story of E George Washington and the cherry tree. This is a story of James Had den. who lives today. and wild cherry tree that stood within the lines or oio Fort Necessity in Fayette county, FaI.' the only place where Washington ever capitulated to foe.
 From the stump of this old tree-W hicli shared better than it's kinsman connected with the hatchet episode. inasmuch as US life is believed to have extended conslo- erably over a century-James Hadden or of Washington. The unique souvenir, pal termed after the famous Houdon bust. IS pronounced a remarkable likeness or the father of his country.
 It is especially prized by its maker be- cause, after careful investigation, Mir. Hadden has become convinced that the tree lived during Washington's time ana was probably standing the day of the memorable surrender at Fort Necessity. July 4, 1754.
 stump of this old tree links the past with the present in singular fashion MT Had den spent much time in experlmenttiing with methods to be used in constructlng the model, finally hitting upon plan that was satisfactory, and completing the work in the latter part Of l9l2
 In constructing the bust he procured a plaster cast over which a plaster matrix was formed. Wood taken from the oid
 
 made necessary on account of the tree being hollow. Just enough monodth cement was added to cause the sawdust to adhere and solidify. The plaster cast was then removed from the matr1x and replaced by the cherry tree wood. thus producing 8 replica in the wood.
 The bust has been on exhibition In IIniontown and has called forth the most favorable commentators from those who have inspected 1t. Certificates have been obtained by MT. Hadden from persons who witnessed the reduction of the old stump to sawdust and the construction of the sculpture to prove the cenuineness of the memento.
 Mr. Hadden's recital of the historical events connected with the surrender at Fort Necessity adds a new touch of in- terest to Washington's early military career. and easily. explains why so much time and labor should have been spent by him in constructing bust of the first President of this country from the de- cayed remains of wild cherry tree.
 Those who at all conversant with American history" he states, "are aware that England based her claim to the new continent upon discovery and treaty with the Indian tribes, and that, while she lay dormant to her interests, French ex- plorers established themselves on our northern coasts and penetrated the great
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
fIAson1c RELIcs OF GEORGE WAsHlNaToa

in 17S1 Lord Fairfax was his patron and never-fa1Iing friend. This wonderful old painting of one of the founders of the city of Alexandria, the only one of the famous baron in existence, Is given an even higher valuation than the Williams picture by the art critics.
 Saw Washington Die.
 Besides these portraits. the lodge is rich in relics of Washington's 8 public and private life. of all descriptions. Here and there in the collection are to be seen articles closely interwoven with the early history of our nation. Of them. that which c1aimS precedence in atten- Indifferent observer must pause with reverential awe, is the quaint little old bed-chamb Der clock that told or the pass ing of the hours for the regulation of the daily schedule of the duties and pleasures of the Master of Mount Yer non. Its silent hands sf1n point to the hour and minute when t-the greatest life in history closed it's earthly span On the death of the general. Dr. Elisha. Cullen Dick, one of the attending physi- clans and lifetime friend. cut the pen dulum cord and stopped the old timepiece at twenty minutes after 10 p. m. December 14, 1799.
 Later on Mrs. Washington gave it to Dr. Dick for the lodge, and for 114 years this little clock, with it's detached pen dulu1n standing beside 1t, has kept a silent memorial vigil. It Is the only piece of furniture in existence that belonged in the bedroom at that time which has
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22

the real Washington Is the opinion Of writers who studied him after he became the nations ruler, 1t being maintained That his face had an expression which no painter had ever been able to get He is accredited with having admitted being asleep part O. the time he was pos ing for Peaie: and while Gilbert Stuart was painting the most famous of his portraits the one that is the accepted standard and appears in all records and literature Washington sat with his lips padded with cotton to hide the defects of his mouth and jaw, due to a badly fitting set or false teeth. Stuart in his writings openly commented, upon the defects Of feature which his art concealed.
 Washington contracted smallpox when a youth of nineteen, and carried the dis figuring pock marks to his death HIS whole makeup was of majestic propor- tions, and his features were large ana disposed to be somewhat coarse. stuart says that his eye sockets were the lar gest he ever saw, and the upper part or the nose the most broad.
 Another portrait which hangs nearby ln the lodge room merits the considerst ton of the visitor. because Of the identity, of the original and his loyalty to the interests of the young surveyor of his estate. This was the mighty Lord Fair fax. who owned $500 900 acres of Vtr- ginia land, which young Washington helped to subdivide.
 This old portrait is. the famous Sir Joshua Reynolds painting of Thomas. sixth Lord Fairfax, Baron of Cameron the man to whom more than any one else Washington owed his success In life. From early boyhood until Ills death
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22

1 the part of Dinwiddie, who sent small
 force under the command of Ensign
 Ward to hold the aforks of the Ohio
 against further encroachment by the
 French. But the French descended the | Alleghany in such numbers as to com pei Ward to surrender without blow.
 In the meantime, Washington was placed
 in command of small force to proceed to the forks of the Ohio and reinforce Ward in holding that important position. Washington, however, learned of the surrender of Wcrd and proceeded as far structed a stockade and named it Fort Necessity: While here encamped he learned that French force, under the command of Jumonvilles was encamped not great ways off.
 With the aid of fifty men and the aid the encampment of the French and here, May 2S, 1754, occurred the first clash at arms 1n~ the great French and Indian war. reached the forks of the Ohio and a large force of French and their Indian allies, under the command of de ViIliers. pro ceedel against the English. On inc third day or July they found Washington and his small army of 400 provincial troops sity: An engagement took place, which last ed for nine hours in a drenching rain, when Washington was forced to capftI. late to a force of 500 French and 4OO of their. Indian allies. And here, on the fourth day of July, 1754, there occurreS the ever memorable and only siIrrender- in .Washington's, entire military career and here also Grose the star of Washing tion of the civilized worId.''
 The account continues that Washfn 1fo,, so revered the ground on which 6ort Necessity is located that, as early as 1767. he acquired from Virginia. which at that time claimed the territory. "a nres emption of tract of S4s acres. including Fort Necessity, under the name nP Mount Washington" February l9 1875 the commonwealth Of Pennsyivanis granted a patent to George Washineton < which recites that the said tract was surveyed by virtue of an order issued une 13, 1769, to William Brooks, who f1v deed dated October IT, 1771, conveyed ina same tract and appurtenances to Georgs Washington in fee simple.
 This tract was referred to in his will and was owned by him at the time Of hia- death. After passing through several conveyances, 1t became the property Of Godfrey Fazenbaker. who purchased if from the heirs of James Sampey Noyens Der %, 1856, at which time there stood within the lines of the old fort the wild cherry tree from the stump of which Mr Hadden has constructed the bust of Washington. MT. Hadden procured the stump in 1910. but did not commence the construction of the bust until ebruary, 1912.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22

too. gave expression of approval. the DOT trait was framed and hung in place of honor in the Masonic Hall, where 1t has been so securely guarded all these years.
 When the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania sought to procure 8 good portrait of Gen. Washington, its librarian, MT. Julius Sachse, was. commissioned to make a study of the various paintings of him. with a view to procuring the best like ness. After investigations covering a period of two years MT. Sachse selected the Williams picture as the most correct and authentic likeness of the general in existence. The Alexandria lodge gave Mr. Sachse permission to have the pie ture copied, which was done in oil, and was subsequently, presented to the Penn The Williams picture is an entirely diff ferent conception from all other portraits of Washington, and, without doubt. Is thesmost true to life. It has the double distinction of being the only one ever made of him in Masonic regalia and in old age. In cast and feature 1t some what resembles the original Houdon statue in Richmond, Va. It Is nesn- colored pastelle, which critics pronounce of superior quality, and for which the artist received about $500. dubious sums have been offered for it from time to time; the United States government has even bid for its purchase. Needless to say, though its valuation is now beyond $1OO- GOO. It's Masonic character and the sentf- ment of past associations preclude the possibiityFof it's ever being sold
 Marked by Smallpox.
 That portraiture has failed to show us