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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28
LODI ARSON TRIAL

Rochester y. Y, May 2S.-The
trial Of John Myer, of Lodi, charged
with arson. was begun here today.
Nver was arrested in connection
with the fire which on December 9TH
DESTROYED many business places and
dwellings in the village of Lodi, A
sneciaI panel of seventy-fye jurors
has been drawn.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28
TEXAS GINNERS' ASSOCIATION

Dallas, Texas, May 2S. The an
nual meeting Of the Texas Ginners'
Association is being held here today,
with the largest number of delegates
ever gathered together since the be
ginning of the association A num-
Der of matters of Importance to the
ginners will be discussed, and there
will be a general interchange of
ideas upon subjects concerning the
ginning industry In addition to the
business features of the program,
suitable entertainment plans have
been made for the entertainment of
the visitors.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28
ALASKA FISHERIES INQUIRY

Washington, May 2S Dr. p.
Lester Jones, assistant federal fish
commissioner, left here today for
Alaska, where he will make an ex-
tended Investigation to determine
whether corrective legislation is
needed to conserve the Alaskan fish
cries industry DR.. Jones will pre-
pare report for presentation to
Congress
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28
JEWELERS. CONVENTION

Binghamton, N. Y, May %. -
The annual three-day convention of
the jewelers. of New York State op-
ened in this city today. A large num-
Der of delegates and their families
are present; and many fine stones
and artistic bits of jewelry will be
shown during the sessions.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28
STOCKTON ADDRESSED
VOTERS LAST NIGHT

Last nlsht a large crowd assem-
bled in Mum park to hear Hon. ]
\. { Stockton set forth his claims
for the office of United States SEN
ator Music by the band preceded
the speaking, and at its conclusion
the speaker was introduced BY SEN
ator H j Drane, who stated that
ut was his pleasure to introduce
from the same platform not many
days ago the gentleman who was ask
Ling reelection at the hands of the
people of Florida, Hon Duncan [
Fletcher, and that the words used in
introducing that distinguished gen
tleman could well be applied to the
speaker who was a man Of high
character and widely known
throughout the State
Mr. Stockton at once began a
Vigorous attack on Senator Fletcher,
his vote on the Lorimcr matter, the
Bailey telegram, his rural credits
LEGISLATION, and ended by declaring
that the committees on which he is
now serving are not very important
ones. Speaking Of the difficulty Of
getting recognition at the hands of
the United States Senate, he assured
his hearers that if he didn't get ac-
ouainted with the ninety-siX men
that make up the Senate within thir-
ty days after he is elected, his con-
stituents could ask for his resigna-
tion. He paid his respects to the
press of the State which fayors the
candidacy of Mr. Fletcher, and
twice declared to the crowd that if
they wanted to be on the right side
of any question to take the opposite
side from that taken by the Even
ling Telegram
After Mr. Stockton closed his ad-
dress. Mr.. Jas. Carson, of Jackson
WILLIE spoke on behalf of Mr. Stock
tons candidacy, being followed by
Hon A. ]. Angle, candidate for
Congress from this district, and who
read TO the crowd number of ques-
tiors which he had propounded to
Congressman Sparkman and when
bo declared had never been an
sworad These questions mainly re-
late TO the non-appointment OF post
masters at various places in his dis
trfct his vote on the Payne tarIh
hin and why he had not secured
larger amount of appropriations for
waterways of the state
whether many votes were made or
rrmoda as a result of the speaking
:, NOT known. The speakers were
niron % an interested and courteous
hearing and carried away with them n
nIeosing impression of their WISH
to Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28
TARIFF HITS PORTO RICO.

New York, May " Mr.. II. B.
Hatch, contractor, returned from
san Juan, Porto Rico, recently, CON
firms reports that the business stua-
tion on the island is poor The re-
moving of the duty on sugar has
paralyzcd business to such an extent
even the receipts of the street rail
ways have fallen off "The sugar sit
uation and politics are responsible
for conditions in the island" said
Mr., Hatch
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28
(By Associated Press !

Niagara Falls, May 2S.-After
the morning conference with MeXi-
can delegates, the mediators CON
ferred with American representatives
and it was indicated that an under
standing had reached point where
plans were nearly ready for the full
conference. 1T is said the basis Of
agreement has been virtually
reached, the only problem remaining
is the actual wording of the protocol
to be signed at the final conference
of all parties.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28
SUIT AGAINST
READING RAILROAD

Philadelphia, Pa, May 27. - The
United States court is today hearing
areumonts in the case of the gov
ernment against the Reading Co., in
which 1t seeks to have the lease Of
the Central Railroad Co. of New
Jersey by the Reading declared IL
legal and In violation of the Sher-
man antitrust law. c. IT. Guilbert
lis the examiner taking testimony in
the case.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28

Washington, May 2S. S.--Constitu-
tionalist representatives and Secre-
tary Bryan conferred again today
1t was reiterated that steps are be-
ing taken to definitely establish re-
ations for Carranza at the Niagara
Falls conference. The representa-
tives stated that constitutionalist
delegates, if attending, would have
a similar right as the powers helf
by American delegates.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28

,-..y.s ctr. No. May 2-e I'
cnerinrer, convicted OF s'..--I',1, s,..5isr =
sa"lt gof upon Mrs Gertrude .,5ar sa,a's'. A.,
nurse, was HANGED early early, ''ao1 aaTIv in
ter I,,i s'nf.''st 5. attorneys fled an o39sa, .
ApFI ~. ~. State supreme court 0o' d
new trial was denied
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28
REVISE ALLIANCE CONSTITUTION

New York, May 2S,-The an1ua, .,s, !,
.onrsntion ,T of the German-Am9riean n
Alliance of the State Of New lorA .1.
1as 1,i,a5Ic opsned here today. and the con- .a
stttntfon of the alliance viii IL o% ,1oo re-,
provided. and during the .,, eoa'sa.,Dl' on sa.rd
prominent on speakers will he ,,l..Gsl n%or9.
an,or- ?, '-'r,, whom are Mayor NISca1L me-.
.,. amoDs ~rsz.,.r. Pounds. and 9th
er city oflci3'i.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28
J. J. SPE|GHT TO
FILL CLAYTON S
UNEXP|R[D TERM
WAS NOMINATED BY CONGRESS.
SI0NAL COMMITTEE
He Will Be Formally Elected to Of.
flee on the 29th of
Tupa
(By Associated Press. }

Montgomery, May 2S.-J. J.
Speight, Eufaula, was nominated by
the Third district congressional COM
mittee to fill the unexpired term Of
former Congressman Henry d. Clay
ton He will be formally elected on
June 90
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28
ELL FILED ASKING FOR
NEW TRIAL FOR FRANK

atlanta' May 2S.-A bill Of ex-
:, qsptlon' s.' supporting an extra-ordi.
nary nary motion for new trial for Leo
r,L RANK. :, was signed by Judge Hill
lne OlIl was forwarded to the State
Supreme court. ''"''
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28
"SOOL OF MINES JUBILEE

h.. York, May 2S.-A great
ing Of engineers is helping to
s'a the golden jubilee Of the
~'Ia School of Mines, which
'"ced today and will last over
j NV A large number who have
a able to attend the alumni
gatherings in past years, are
y, Ior this and the commence
~ '@eGcises which will shortly
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-28
PRESBYTERIANS NEAR
CLOSE OF SESSION
(By Associated Press

Kansas City, May 2S.-With lit
tie legislative business ahead, the
General Assembly of the Southern
Presbyterian church resumed it's ses-
sion here this morning.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13

We'll you sec," said he, II can't
roof factories when they are working
and now that so many are shut down
my business has increased over forty
per cent"
The same man told of one plant
whose business was so poor that II
had TO shut down and yet it wished
TO hold its employees in expectation
of taking them back TO work. So II
announced that it was going 10 shut
down for repairs and that In the
meantime new roof would be put
en-.
Tho superintendent ordered the
roofman to proceed as slowly as pos
siblc with the work, for lie said the
factory could not open even though
1t had new roof. The roof manu-
facturer tells of many pathetic incl
dents in this contrast where labor
ing men who were thus thrown ont
of employment came to him, with
tears in their eyes, and begged him
TO hurry up the roof work so that
they could so back and support their
families.
Poor men," said he, with trcm-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
GOOD LAME DUCK CROP.

Apropos of the talk about general
crop production, Indications arc that
the forthcoming Democratic "lame
duck" crop will be one Of the largest
In years. While no statistics have
as yet been given out from the Dem
oeratic cloak room OF the House OF
Representatives, general reports
point to the belief that the number
Of Democratic Lame ducks" after the
fall elections will exceed the number
Of offices which President Wilson
may have to bestow on those who
will have gone down to defeat while
carrying his banner in their own
home districts. More and more Dem-
ocratic congressman are "torn with
Conflicting emotions" In their dual
attempt to please the president and
please their constituents at the same
timn
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
OUR PAINFUL DUTY.

1t is with a feeling of deepest re-
greet and with visible evidence of the
most circulating pain and suffering
that we are, again, compelled to re-
mind Congressman NJ. NJ. Nicely, Of
the First Congressional district, Of
the state of West Virginia, the coun-
ty of Marion, and the city of Fair
mont therein, that he has failed to
bring down the high cost of living
to his beloved constituents.
If this relief was not promised as
we would not insist upon it, but why.
Major, Oh please do tell us! Why do
you permit the daily menu to cost
more and more as time fits gently
Ly, when you know that the Demo-
cratic party is responsible for one Of
the greatest crop seasons this coun-
try ever enjoyed?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
PRINTING BUSINESS AFFECTED
BY WAR.

The printing business is being
very generally affected by the war.
Many grades of paper are imported
and consequently the prices will be
advanced, or the supply entirely cut
of.
Inks and type metal, of which
printers and publishers are heavy
buyers are also affected, since much
Of the raw material OF these commod-
tiles are imported. Jobbing houses
and manufacturers are sending out
notices to their customers of the
withdrawal of all former prices.
The West Virginian has just re-
ceived two communications bearing
on the situation. one from an ink
manufacturer and the other from n
manufacturer Of type metal, as fol-
lows:
New York, Aug. IL.
"our published quotations for Au-
gust on type metals are withdrawn.
Since war has been declared, tin has
more than doubled in price; anti
mony has more than trebbled. Prices
are changing hourly"
The following notice is from an
ink manufacturer:
Cincinnati O., Aug. 10.
Owing to the unsettled conditions
due to the European war causing
curtailment of the importation OF
raw materials entering into the man
ufaeture of our products, all our
prices, on and after this date, are sub
ject to revision"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13

imports. is naturally low in proper
tion to'the amount of imports. II
II is high the greater the! revenue,
but when importation stops the rev.
enue is stopped and some other
source OF revenue must be devised.
Stamp tax and other forms of taxa
tion are now being considered to take
the place OF the tariff revenue. If
we had the high Republican tariff.
on what little imports we now have
VIC would, of course, raise larger
revenue on the imports we do re-
ceive from foreign countries, but
with practically a free trade tariff,
and the imports reduced, and in many
cases entirely cut on, we have the
double effect of the Democratic tar.
in against the people.
So It will be seen that the Demo.
cratic tariff policy is neither good foi
times Of war nor times OF peace.
We would much rather have seen
the imports coming in, practically
free OF duty. in order that the coun.
try could have seen once again tbs
effects of the tariff on business, Sc
We could have taken our salty dost
of business stagnation as soon as pos
sible and recovered from its effect.
the more rapidly by a restoration o.
the higher tariff duties.
With foreign trade stopped. o.
course, our factories will need nj
protection from foreign competition
but we can only run our factorie,
now to meet local demands unless thu
ports Of the world are again opened
10 our products, and this we do mo-
hope TO see done very soon. With,
out the export trade the factorie'
cannot hope to run full time, but
with no competition from tile out,
side. they can ask and get, most an,
price they demand for their products
Under the Republican tariff polio,
they were protected to the extent o.
the difference between the price o.
labor in Europe and the high Amer,
lean standard of wages, which ena
blcd them to secure fair vriccs bu
with n reasonable limit that prevent
cd supreme control of the local mar
kets.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
THE RAILROAD RATE DECISION.

The European war news so over
shadowcd the railroad rate decision,
when the commission finally did
hand II down, that It was almost lost
sight of despite the fact that tile
railroad and financial world waited
on it for many months and in great
suspense and with much anxiety. As
TO the decision itself, while some
Slight concession was made in some
rates they are insignificant and
leave the railroads as badly off as
before, or most of them. The slight
increases allowed were in the rates
for commodities shipped only in
small lots. The B. & o. will per-
haps get less benefit than the other
lines affected as 1t docs not traverse
a manufacturing district. An in
crease was refused on coal, coke,
iron ore, steel, lumber and other
heavy commodities shipped in car
loads and which can be handled with
the least risk and expense and where
substantial benefits would have been
derived from even small increase.
Til commission gave much free adj
vice as to how economies may be ef-
fcctcd, despite the fact the railroads
arc already econoomizing at eevry
possible point. The European war,
by stopping expectation of all kinds
of products, has cut the business Of
thn railroads nj 1pnSt onc-half com
sequently the outlook for them is by
no means encouraging. Already there
has been defaults on interest pay
ments on railroad bonds to the ag-
gregate of s750,00O, 1000. while a
number have gone into the hands Of
receivers. With the cessation IN
business referred to, IL 1t continues
long, even the strongest and most
prosperous among the lines will have
q hard pull, indeed.-Hampshirc Re.
view.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13

The latest report on the occupa-
lions Of residents of the United States
says that, ASSOC persons ten years
of age and over in West Virginia cns
gagged in gainful occupations In 1910.
or 36.7 per cent. of the population.
Classified by age, there were S,SS6
whose years ranged from 10 TO 10;
11,G69, from IL to 10; 52,112. from
.16 TO 20. While all play and no
work may not be good for boys, for
whom, when Idle, Satan still finds
some mischief for idle hands to do"
yet there Is u suspicion that Ear too
many boys between 10 and ~ years
IRE engaged In - 1inful occupations"
In this Standardization Mail.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
LUKE McIUKE SAYS

Medical science has made great
strides. But there wasn't 50 much
pneumonia in the old days whcE 4
fellow had to wear u flannel rag IN
til,he lost II in bed.
! don't imagine any Of the taiIrrs
are going to get wealthy making the
new slit pants for mon, although
there are some LizZics who don't feel
comfortable unless they are wearing
ladies' GauzC undcrsllirts.
In this life cach man gets only as
much happiness, as he makes himself
And to make happiness for yourself.
you must make others happy.
The reason Il wOman's straw hat
isn't fashionable on warm day IN
October is because 1t Is fashionable
On cold day in March.
You will never be able to make one
half the world realize that II is none
If its doggonc business how the 9th
er half lives.
What las become OF the old-fash-
Toned schoolboy who used to spit on
his slate and wipe IL OF with his coat
sleeve?
When father loafs he loafs all over.
But when mother loafs she is mend
ing or sewing on something.
The world is growing better. Tho
crowns of the Derby hats are being
revised upward.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
BUSINESS AND POLITICS.

politics is one thing and the bust
ness and material advancement OF
Marion county and the city of Fair
mont is quite another."-The Times
, No stronger truth was ever assert,
ed in a newspaper. This statement Is
true us Holy writ. But, why does big
business in Marion county undertake
10 control the politics of the county
il they are separate and distinct prop
1sitions? When this practice ceases
The West virginian. will have no FUR
her criticism to offer along these
lines.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13

could better manage the business af
fairs of the campaign.
Taylor George. one of the leadine
candidates for the nomination. with.
drew from the race and told the con
sention that he did not come as q
candidate but to perpetuate tile Rs-
publican party.
The withdrawal OF Mr.. George
who is a most popular man and ON
well qualified to represent the Sec
|6nd district, reflects the harmon,
and good feeling that prevailed
among the Republicans and speak
for the'success of the ticket.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
MIR. BOWERS NOMINATION.

The enthusiasm of the Republican
congressional convention at Elkins
In which the Hon. Geo. NJ. Bowers
was nominated, and tho number Of
candidates seeking the nominations
shows very plainly that the Republi,
cans Of that district sec the oppor.
tunity to elect their man. Mr.. Bow.
ers will make a strong race this fall
and when he stepped upon the plat.
form he stated that he wanted the
nomination because he could van.
quish Junior Brown and because he
believed that the Republican party
should be returned to power as It
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
1ABoR1NG UNDER DIFFICULTIES

The Democrats and Progressives OF
Monongalia county, who were. per
mittcd to name the registrars, must
have been hard put to find a suffi-
cient number of people to represent
their parties, as the Democrats pro-
posed to name Jas. D. Anderson. Of
Morgan district, WHO had been dead
some time, and the Progressivcs
named eight members of the Repub'
lican county committee.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13

,.t.rt' IS more CnTmrn IN this section of IN
MI iGc htt tcw yours was supposed 10 b.
lGUfAAie. For great nany years doctor
H'ollf+'I II q local disease aud prescribed llocal
euiedith. snd +! c.nstlutly f6iilng 10 euro vii
s'cA tnT'iLlrHt. pnnuounced Il incirn ble scIenes
lto'rr Caiarrt TO be constitutional dl5ea a
.,' thtre.'fe tsiOlrz constitutional Treatment
3 .,s CataiFh CHre. manufactured BIZ p j.
i,,.,, q 20. iOie,n, 1hio Is the only conttitu.
~ ~ ao.rS ff"p 10 groTs TO tcaspoonfui II sets
natfprllI ta The 6i7od md mucous surf, eesS ~
vac system. Ihry ufTcr ono hundred dollars lfssI
~, , rS tsll' 10 cure. Send foe circulars and
Aides: :, j. CHENEY & co.. ro.edo, OBJ
"hs ls+!ls Faul'-= rli!s fer eonstip,tioo
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13

After all the Republicans should
be pretty we'll satisfied that their
county platform, of such great
length, and covering so many sub
iects, was only accused of falsyrying
in two instances, and that those ac-
Gusations were found TO be crrone-
Gus, TO use a polite expression. We
certainly did not expect It to go all
solutely unchallenged by the Demo.
Gratis.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
THE WAR AND THE rARIFr.

The European war, by its almost
complete blockade of the internation-
al commerce of the world. and espe-
cially by the restriction OF CONNER
cial intercourse between this coun-
try and those engaged in the regret
table conflict has practically de-
stroyed, or annulled the effects of tile
tariff. When there are no imports
1t does not make any difference, of
course, whether the tarifr Is high or
low, or whethersthere is any tariff at
all.
II tartff Is low the Income from
>sssss- -isiai - y.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
THE RIGHT OF PETITION.

The right Of petition, like the right
Of free speech and the freedom OF the
press is guaranteed to the people by
the constitution OF the United States,
and we do not think the Democratic
Bull Moose city commissioners should
attempt to abridgc this time honored
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13

The. Democrats of ,Monongalia
county are prepared TO show that
they are just as alive as those OF one
OF county down in Georgia which
recently elected a dead man OH the
county committee. Our Monongalia
friends suggested u dead man for reg
istrar.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13

The Intelligenccr heartily seconds
lie nomination of Hon. L. NJ. Davis
II the Fairmont West Virginian, for
The State Senate as gentleman not
lnly deserving of the honor, but as
me well equipped and qualified for
membership in that branch of tho
Notwithstanding Intellisencer'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
ROOF BUSINESS Goop-wHYq

a prominent iooI manufacturer
who recently passed through Wash,
inEton. was asked If his business was
suffering from the general dcprcs.
sion as in other lines.
On the contrary" he declared,
my business is better than it has
been for years"
"How is that" he was asked.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
GETTING TOGETHER.

The Republicans and Progressives
of the Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam sena-
torial district nominated the same
man, Mr.. w. p. McAboy, for the sem
ate. That is getting together in good
shape.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
VERY DISTRESSING.

/ 1t must be very distressing t., onr
Democratic friends to have war
break out Just before the election,
when they were hoping that some
thing would happen to reduce the
high cost OF living, which they had
promised to do. The Democrats are,
Of course, not responsible for the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13
CANDIDATE WHITE HERE.

Senator Geo. y. wlilo, Republican
candidate for congress in this sdis.
trict. passed through Fairinont ycs-
terday on his way TO other parts OF
the district in the interest of liiscan.
didacy. a.s.-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13

Once in a while you win meet a.
man who is on friendly terms with
everybody but his wife.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13

war, although they arc very boastful
about our good crops, BIZ: up TIL the
time of breaking ont OF the war
their much advertised panacca for
high prices had not given any relief.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-13

or in his voice, q felt sorry for them,
nut ! could not tell them the truth.
which was that the roof was not the
real reason they were idle.