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not available at the time" he says
u do not understand that tho governor
would be authorized under the statute
to provide funds for the payment of
debts created by the legislature. but
TO pay which no provision was made
by ii. In other words. the authority
or the governor under this statute is
simply TO raise money by temporary
loans to supply the wants of the
treasury for the time being"
He likewise holds that it is the duty
of the states fiscal officers to give
preference TO the payment of appro-
priations made TO defray the expenses
of the legislature. judicial and execu-
tive departments of the state when it
1 is found that the available resources
are insufficient to meet all the aporo-
priations made by the legislature.
We believe Judge Hollis opinion
will be the lass word on this question.
and he does not only sustain the gov.
ernor. but sustaiEs the arguments ad.
vanccd through these columns IN inns
connection.
The fact is the Democratic position
will not stand in the face or reason,
and from every angle OF the dilemma
the truth IS standing out SO con-
spicuously that the people, both Demo
Gratis and Republicans, are arriving
at the one conclusion and that is that
Governor Hatfield has been right on
this question from the start, and he
will be sustained in his position when
ever it is put up to a test by the voters
if the corporate interests are able to
hold off reasonable solution of this
question until that time comes.
L. NJ. DAVIS.
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AFTER-DI7VzVER MINIS

that il takes their attention from base
bail. The way the Brooklyn aggrega-
ton plays ball. 1t is not likely that a
little golf would take their attention
much farther away from the diamond
game than ct the present time.
Swat the rats. drown the rats,
poison the rats, cage the rats, and do
all manner of things to these animals,
fellow citizens, TO make the aforesaid
rats feel perfectly welcome in Fair
mont Reward for your hospital eGeEts
Is provided by THE Swat the Rat
League
We were asked the other day what
we would do if we had million dol
lars. Show us the million, and then
we will talk business.
Some day the Thaw question will
be settled. No predictions are offersi
as TO the exact date.
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Pretty girls are soon 10 replace
negroes as walters on the Wheeling &
Lake Erie railroad before long. Traf-
fic on this road will likely take a big
jump.
a lecturer announces that the
United States could force the end of
the great conflict now going on in
Europe. This all sounds well from a
platform. but putting the theory into
practice might prove costly.
A Pittsburgh paper remarks that
there Is one thing In Colonel Roose-
velt's favor, namely. that he docs not
wear spats. However, he manages to
get into plenty of spats, wise and
otherwise.
The manager of the Brooklyn Ma
tional League team has forbidden sew
eral of his men to play golf, saying
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Editorial Comments
on Current Subjects
WHEN WAR MUST END.

IN specializing upon the duration of
the war in Europe the first considera-
ton must be the ability OF the allies
on both sides to keep and maintain
large armies in the field. Up to the
present time the struggle has been
draw. and there is no prospect of de-
cisive campaign either in the east or
west. The problem is one of men and
money. bue mainly of men. How many
soldiers Germany has put into the
field in the present war there is no
means of ascertaining from official
publications, but 1t may be, assumed
that the total is not five times that
of the strength of the armies which
conquered France in 1S70-71. yet the
German casualties in the present war
are more than nine times greater than
those suffered in the war with France
alone 40 years ago.-New York Sun.
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LITTLE Boobies. PA
BY William n. Kirk.

have had. sed pa. l doant wish to
appeer rude, but thare is nothing do
ing.
Thare Is nuthing what? sed Mister
Feeding.
Thare is nuthing stirring, sed pa.
cant see my way cleer to send
mummy away to sum forren land wen
cant maik emmy moar than enuff to
keep my family & myself. Littel
Bobbie Is a kind of a heethen. too. the
saim as the littel heethens oaver thare
that you are trying to saiv, & l have
to saiv him.
You won sum mummy on that prize
fite. sed ma, you mite give Mister
Feeding part OF that.
doant know why, sed pa. he dident
tip me of to anything. Any mummy
that a man wins on a prize fite he
Gums pretty neer erning. & ! doant
care to slip any of 1t to stranger.
You are strange man, sed Mister
Feeding, II you don't want to give any
thing to convert the heethen peepul.
Thay newer had the saim chanst you
have.
Thay always had a chanst to mind
thare own bizness & let other peepul
alone & as far as know thay have al.
ways done 1t, sed pa. My deer sir,
you are wasting yure time. II snow
slides was a penny apeece | wuddent
give you flake
After Mister Feeding was gone ma
sed to pa that he was too harsh. You
shud have gaiv him sumthing. she sed.
He has the interest of the heethen in
his hart.
Yes. sed pa, & I guess he has a lot
OF the principul in his pocket.
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eosslsm OR BARNES ALONE.

Mr.. Ivins's complaint that 1.-The first
chapter OF Genesis would be admitted
in evidence" in the Barnes-Roosevelt
libel case may express a situation very
reprehensible to the legal mind. But
for public interest and perhaps for
the public good. the freedom with
which Colonel Roosevelt is permitted
to tell everything that can possibly
be to the discredit of his adversary's
political methods is to be applauded
warmly. 1t leaves only to be desired
that Mr.. Barnes will take the oppor-
tunity to recount with similar picture
squeness of detail all he knows about
the methods of the colonel. Colonel
Roosevelt's record on bossism is in
consistent. But let us not forget that
consistency is the virtue OF little
minds.-New York American.
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Thare was misshunary CAIN up
to our house last mite. his naim was
Mister Feeding. he was awful tall &
his face looked kind of eeger, that was
beekaus he was looking for mummy.
Ma asked him to cum beeKaus she met
him at u revival
Husband. scd ma. want you to
meet Nister-Feelding. he is rec.
yiseffst.
| knew a ree-vivalist onst. sed pa,
his naim was Sunday. He used to do
littel fielding. that is why I thought
OF him wen l herd yure naim. Who
do you think is going to win the pen
nant in the Nashunal Leeg this year?
doant know & I am sure l am not
interested. sed Mister Feeding. I
calm heer TO interest you in the hee-
then.
What heethen. sed pa.
The unbeleevers. sed Mister Feel
ding. You know that poem wich says
the heethen in his blindness bows
down to wood & stone. That is the
unbeeleevers l meen.
What is a unbeeleever. sed pa. Thay
must beeleeve in sumthIng or thay
wuddent be Citing thare knees soar
bowling down to wood & stone.
] dtdent cum heer to discuss those
matters with you, sed Mister Feeding,
only calm to ask you for sum mummy.
How long do you want it for? asked
pa.
oh, 1. doant want to borrow it..
Mister Fielding sed. want II for the
heethen.
wish l had picture of hesthen
that had such long hard winter as
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cARPATHIAN BATTLE.

What has happened in the Carpa-
THAN fighting is little enough COM
pared with what will happen in the
immediate future. The armies of the
Gar. in some of the bloodiest and
most determined fighting OF the war,
have cleared the main passes of the
mountain barrier OF their defenders
Only onc-the great Uzsok Pass-re-
mains in possession of the Austro-
German armies. and this is not the
storm center of the eastern theater.
More fighting. hard fighting, will fol-
low to dislodge the defenders from
this last OF their mountain strongholds.
Until that is accomplished the Rus
slams will not have at:-.lned the nrst
necessary step in their invasion of
Hungary.-New York Press
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EATING CROW.


cratic journalistic glee club rejoiced
with much seeming gladness when
Attorney General Lilly gave it as his
opinion that the governor has the right
to borrow money under the present
situation confronting the state. These
newspapers and the legislative agent
OF the Coal Companies. argued with
one breath that there was no deficit
and that the state treasury was m
comfortable shape, while in the next II
was argued that the governor should
borrow money forthwith to meet the
deficit because a long list or Demo
cratic governors in the past had done
this repeatedly, regardless of The fac,
the law says it shall not be done.
We doubt il there is a more able
| Democratic lawyer in this state than
| the Hon. John II. Holt. who a few
years ago was the Democratic cand;
date for governor of West Virginia.
Mr.. Holt gives it as his opinion that
the governor has no right TO borrow
money for the state under the present
circumstances. The Hon. John w.
Mason, of this city, whose legal opin.
ions are respected from one end of
the state to the other has concurred
in the opinion of Mr.. Holt, or rendered
similar opinion in writing express
ing the same views. Tax Commits
sioner Fred o. Blue has also rendered
the same opinion, and now will the
Democratic press OF the state please
join the Wheeling. Register in eating
crow on this question on which they
have been in the wrong? The Register
in discussing this opinion, says:
There are no ADLER lawyers in the
state than Judges Holt and Mason,
who were consulted by the governor,
and whose opinions sustain the stand
he has taken. and oppose the position
of Attorney General Abe Lilly. The
opinions are based on the audit made
by the accounting department of the
tax commissioners office, to which
exceptions have been taken by those
who oppose the governor. Tax Com
missioner Blue was, of course, expect
ed to sustain the report OF his account
dntS, out tHe ldCl Ludt lie
OF Judges Holt and Mason are the
same as Blues is evidently regarded by
the governor as making a strong case
for him.
Judge Holt and Mason assert that
the financial MISUNDERSTANDING that
there Is a deficiency-cannot be con-
sidered OF the temporary or casual"
character which under the Constitu-
ton gives the governor power 10 Dor
row money. 1t is deficiency created
by the appropriation OF monies in ex-
cess of revenues; therefore, any sum
borrowed on the states credit could
not be repaid out of state revenues.
The excessive appropriations are
therefore held TO be utilities. aS to
which the auditor should not draw his
warrants. But the question arises as
to the particular appropriations which
should be honored, and the governors
counsel advises that preference be
given to appropriations for the legis-
lative. executive and judicial branches
of government. Judge Holt presents
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lNTRosPECTloN.
One can accomplish but co,

One con accomplish but com
para,ivcly little when all is said, for.
make no mistake about it. however
much we may pose and strut in the
outside world. in the solitude Of our
own studies there are few Of us but
know how the faults and blemishcs
Of our craft stand boldly out and
stare US in the face to remind us
that we are small enough and halt
ing enough 10 be always learning,
never quite sloriou,ly achieving.
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FRIDAY, APRIL %. 1915.
PLAY FAIR.

In its issue of April goth. the local
Democratic organ. THE Times" In a
further attempt to discredit Gov. Hat
fields administration, drass into ITS
editorial columns the names OF SOME
of the stockholders of the west Vir-
ginian," and very adroitly omits such
of its stockholders who pay tribute
to the Times" through patronizing
its advertising columns.
The fact that the gentlemen men
TONED are actively engaged in bust
ness enterprises of various kinds. in
dicates desire on their part not only
to earn a livelihood for themselves.
but to furnish the means OF livelihood
to several thousand men and their
families, by creating and operating in
.dustries furnishing employment. To
do this, requires the investment OF
capital and the assumption of risks
incident to the operation OF all bust
ness enterprises.
What is it that builds up com
munity or State If 1t is not the bring
ing into the community or State from
some other community, State or coun-
try. cash in exchange for natural or
manufacturer commodities? Every
dollar sent into West Virginia from
another State or foreign country, adds
to its wealth. Every dollar paid for
labor employed within the State, in
the production of something shipped
9 out OF the State, is profit to the State.
On the other hand, idle capital does
not help community or State.
Now, we believe that the principal
stockholders in the Democratic organ
are known to most OF the residents OF
this community. Are these gentlemen
creating any wealth for this communi.
sty or State by bringing in capital
from outside of the State? If they are,
lit is not generally known. On the
that political subsidy plays an import.
ant part in their earning of liveli-
hood. Does this help in the upbuild-
ing of the community or State?
The owners of the west Virginian"
are perfectly willing to have their
( sAldLA4Go A&obCa oiOh6 WAN thS
of the owners of THE Times" and let
the PUBLIC judge as whom are the
ones that are helping the community
or State. That's easy.
We do not think there is single
stakeholder in the West Virginian"
who has any desire to evade his just
share of taxation, necessary for the
maintaining and conducting the af-
fairs of the State.
1t is not the intention to discuss in
this article the merits or demerits OF
the various tax measures proposed by
Gov. Hatfield, except to say that it is
our opinion that any tax measure OF
tered by the administration. would be
opposed by the Democratic members
of both legislative branches, Just as
they lined up solidly against all meas
ures of every character advocated by
the administration.
THE Times delights in endeavor-
ing to hold up to ridicule any citizens
who may have the courage to be of a
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/ a strong argument for this course.
which is in accord with common
sense view OF the situation. the prin-
cipie being set forth that the auditor
should not issue warrants unless there
| IS money in the treasury applicable
to their payment"
Judge Holt. in his opinion. reviews
the events leading up TO the present
condition and the fact that the matter
was called to the attention OF the
! legislature, both in the regular and
! extraordinary sessions. lie says, I'm
der such circumstances. whatever
may have been the character OF the
| deficit i'll tie beginning. whether
casual or otherwise, it looks nov as
if It were no longer accidental or for!
tuitous. but had become intentional
upon the part of the legislature at
least"
Judge Holt is of the belief that 1t
is quite improper to use funds de-
voted to special purposes for general
purposes, quoting in this connection
a section from the Constitution pro-
hibiting the use of money for any
other purpose than that for which it
is appropriated.
1T may be thought by some that
this is 100 strict an observance of
the Constitution. but it should be
borne in mind that it is the funda-
| mental law OF our state and the cor
nerstone of our government. and that
If it's provisions be ignored or it's
commandments broken the govern
We should not treat its provisions
lightly or encourage our public Of
ficials to wear its obligations easily;
for the people have placed therein
our bills OF rights and all those most
cherished securities of personal liberty
and private property" declared Judge
Holt.
He further expresses the opinion
that the auditor ought not to issue
| warrants, although an appropriation
has been made and a requisition Is
sued, unless there is money in the
treasury to meet such warrants. or at
| least unless funds will be available
in the future for its payment. The
auditor is no mere clerk. but has seri-
Gus and responsible duties 10 perform.
treasury and with power OF investiga-
ton and decision" he declares.
In discussing the duty of the
auditor in the issuance of warrants
when there are no funds available
Judge Holt believes this to be bad
issue his checks upon such warrants
and in advance OF deposits 10 meet
them the result would be a cloud OF
worthless checks issued in the name
of the state that would bring discredit
and disgrace
| In response TO the question as 10
the duty OF the auditor where the ap'
preparation was made by the legisla'
ture. but on funds were provided for
its liquidation. Judge Holt says that
It is the plain duty of the auditor TO
Issue no warrant.
In comprehensive, concise opin'
ion. Judge Holt concurs with the be-
lief that the states credit cannot be
used by the governor to meet the
present condition. "It would seem
that the legislature intended to con-
fer this authority upon the governor
to provide money when it appeared
that there were assets applicable 10
the payment of the states debts, but
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suffsrers From Insomnia.

Ncishbcr : The baby suffers from
slecpleSSncss. does 81? Mr.. Jeroloman
(haGgard and hollow eyed, i didn't
say it suffered. 1t seems to enjoy 1t.
I'm tho one that suffcrs.-L0ndon
Standard.
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w.teI,makinro.

There are 925 separate operations In
the manufacture of a watch that sells
for aSdollar.
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SPRING IN EUROPE.

The balmy Spring should stir up all men to abors
but there in Yurrup they're planting men,
grain The plows unused and dusty, with the hoe
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the shed. Red is the stream that washes
it's pathway to the sea; they're planting
men, not squashes-what shall the harvest
be? They're planting men, not pumpkins
beneath the bright Spring sky; they're SOW
ing poor dead pumpkins who fought and
knew not why; they're planting men in
burrows, among the clods and stones, and
there the gopher burrows among the sold
iers' bones Oh, what foolish sowing, in
Europe's sodden plain while here the crons
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growing in and wind and rain! In this fair land
sowing wheat with drills there the gents
IN armour planting in hills; they plant the peas
ants yard in the victims of their bfs the the
garden variety of stis Oh Europe old and hoary you
ought to have more your agriculture CORY that's
in evidence wicked vain and foolish the seed is out
of styles the tools use ghoush, the crops you'll
raise are vile.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-07
Blue Law SurvivaIs.
trenens.

Before making new laws for a con- munity, legislators should first repeal a few of the old laws still standing on cities and towns. In Cincinnati, for instance, a policeman or magistrate could make excellent records, either in arrests or convictions, merely by en- forcing local laws that still exist. Under the law policeman can arrest "every juggler who juggles on Sunday, ;" every, black face minstrel who min strels, and every girl who poses for living pictures on the Sabbath day. He can also summon the patrol wagon for the man who engages in balloon ascension, or plays ball on Sunday. The penalty for any of the above offenses, committed after due warning, lis fine of not more than $lO0 or jail sentence of not more than six months, or both.
 It is unlawful, moreover, to do any kind of work on Sunday, to hunt. fish. or sl oot firearms Another law i'm. poses a fine of $l.00 for indulging in profane language OH the Lords day. It is illegal, also to drive a horse, mule, lilly, mare, colt, jackass, jennet, or other animal, faster than six miles an hour within certain limits" Under statute never repealed, it is unlawful to "exhibit any puppet show, wire. dancing, or tumbling, juggling or sleight-of- hand" for money.
 Is it any wonder that Americans are sometimes accused of having little re- spect for law? Such statutes almost tempt person suffering from excess of animal spirits to take them out and smash them individually and collec- lively, just to see what happens.-Ex- change.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-07
Bankers and Farmers.

Bankers are trying to get in closer touch with the farmer, and their efforts are bound to produce results profitable to both. This paper, again and again, has urged a closer cooperation between banker and farmer, and the cry has been echoed all over the country. The Missouri Bankers Association is mak- ing first definite step in cooperating with the state board of agriculture and other organizations to organize rural associations in every county in the state for the purpose of working up sentiment for good roads, farm ad- visers, better schools and more scien- tifc methods of agriculture. Men will represent the bankers association. in each county, and will be charged with the duty of organizing the county as- sociations. The state board of agricul- ture then steps in, and will send speak CTS and workers to aid. The railroads will also lend assistance. The new movement is the dawn of the era of rock roads and the death knell of the little backwoods schoolhouse on the hill. ll.-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-07
Odd Bits of Ne Ns.

Davenport, Wash. When C1untv Prosecutor David Aictjallum passed horse h:tched 10 railing, the animal nippel at him amt began to prance around. Struck by tIe strange actions, the prosecutor stopped and recognized n mare which he. aS Farm lad, he'd raised but had not seen for eight years. Bystanders declared the horses recogni- tiOn of the man was unmistakabla.
 St. Albans. Vt-W. L. Piumley. of North Clareadou. has a pet dog which he declares climbs trees to the height of 32 feet. The dogs nails are slightly more pointed than those of an ordinary dog, and the padding on his feet is broader. Veterinarians are at loss to under'taud how he accomplishes his feat.
 Bluefields, Nicaraugua-JOseA Aguido is an example of strange reversal to the savage. When his sister violated an edict regarding marriage to her cousin. Aguido cut out her heart, baked it and ate part of it. He confessed and will be hanged.
 Philadelphia, Pa-Mrs. R. c Nuckles. of Dallas. Tex, has six-inch pet Chihuahua with an appetite for diamonds. \ recent meal consisted of valuable stone from a handsome lavalliere. A veterinary performed a delicate operation before the gem was recovered.
 New York, N. Y.-Mrs. Jeanette Schwartz, 106-years-old, who weighed less than twenty-five pounds died re. gently. She was two and half feet tall. At party held just before her death, she recited and danced. Of late she had the habit of awakening during the night and calling for a glass of beer.
 New Bern, N. CA 3 gallon carboy of monkey rum' i'll the office of U. $. Commissioner Charles B. Hill, showed the color of the liquor tC be milky and the smell like that of molasses. Moon. sinners i'll North Carolina are making and selling 1t in large quantities. It is made or water, molasses and certain unknown chemicals. After working, the liquor is 100 proof, and saucerful will burn for five minutes when lighted. The monkey rum jag" lasts three times as long as a whiskey drunk, and ends with frightful delirium tremens.