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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12

lieve Blackjack will recover In the
environment Of the artistic world and
the world Of nature.
In 1899, when Blakelock painted the
now famous Moonlight" he lived In
poverty with his wife and eight chill.
dren. He had exhausted his credit.
borrowed money. and often returning
from journeys on which he had at
tempted to sell pictures, found the
cupboard bare.
Before Moonlight was finished a
rich man offered him $1,000 for II. The
artist asked $1,000. When the rich
man went away Blackjack looked in
vain for another purchaser. Finding
none he went to the rich man and Of
fered to sell the PAINTING for $1,000.
That's what offered yesterday"
said the rich man. To-day Ill give
$500"
Blakelock refused. but thinking OF
his wife who was i'll, and the hungry
children at home. he went back again
the nett day and said he would sell
Moonlight" for $500.
That's what / offered yesterday"
said the rich man. To-day Ill give
$500"
Blakelock accepted and that night
his wife found him crouched before q
stove in his studio feeding to the
flames the $500 he had. received for
the picture. Next day he was taken
to the asylum.
It is estimated Blakelock's paintings
are worth s500.000. but he received
less than $4,000 for them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12

who is doing settlement work in the
coal fields II this section will give
the talks.
The afternoon classes vii be held
Friday afternoons at four o'clock and
the work will begin the first week In
October. Anyone desiring to enroll
for this instruction is asked to COM
municate with Grs. Roger L. Kings.
land corner Of Third street and Wal.
nut avenue.
There will be work meeting Of the
Red Cross g. ciety at the Episcopal
Parish house on Thursday afternoon.
Bandages will be rolled and other
work done for the international or.
ganization Of the Red Cross.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
NURSE WILL
LECTURE SOCIETY
Miss Elizabeth voak To
Teach Class of Local
Red Cross

For the purpose Of receiving in.
structions 'or the care OF the sick
in the home Of the local Red cross
chapter has arranged for several
classes to be organized and Miss Eliz.
abeth voak the National Red Cross
nurse who is in the city under the
direction OF the Anti tuberculosis
League will be the instructress. The
classes viii be made up Of twenty men,
bers and a series Of Is lectures will
be given the est OF which will be
$500 for the series.
II It is thought to be practical even.
ing classes may also be organized in
orde. that those who find themselves
unable to attend the afternoon classes
may have the privilege OF the instruc-
ton. In case the evening classes are
organized Miss Marguerit, Jordon
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
Personals.

Miss Elizabeth McAlister, Of Fair.
mont. was In town yesterday.
Mayor T. G. Price motored to Fair.
mont Monday.
A. L. Durbin, Of Morgantown, was q
social caller with friends here.
Miss Lorraine Thorn and Mrs. Barbe,
of Worthington. were calling on
friends in Monongah yesterday.
Mrs. Frank Nicely, Of Edgemont, was
here yesterday on business.
Miss Cecil James, OF Boothsville,
has been visiting friends here for sew.
eral days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arlie Judy are spend.
ing the week in Clarksburg.
Miss Davinna Watkins Is visiting
relatives in Clarksburg.
Willard Leeper was among the re-.
cent callers in Fairmont.
A. c. Schaeffer and L. McHenry,
OF Cleveland, O.. were business trans.
acters in town this morning.
Miss Kate Price 10 spending sew.
eral days with Miss Elma Burgess, Of
Philippi.
Denzil Shaver was In Fairmont dur.
ing the week visiting friends.
Martin Morris, who has been en-.
ployed in a Clarksburg grocery store
for the past several weeks, was visit.
ing his parents In this town.
c. H. Cypress, Of Buffalo, N. Y, was
in town this morning.
Mrs. C. p. Hood and daughters, of
Shinnston, were shopping in Monon.
gah yesterday.
Patsy Mcdonnell and P. D. Burton
were calling in Morgantown during the
week.
Miss Mary whetzell and sister of
Clarksburg, were shopping here yes.
terday.
Miss Johanna Mailman has return.
ed to teach in the local public schools
after a several months visit with rel.
atives In Maryland.
]. w. Orr and sons. Junior and Eu-
gene. motored to Rowlesburg where
they were visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lynch, Miss
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12

WEST ENGLEwooD. N. Y. Sept.
12.-In a rustic little studio at Lyn.
wood lodge. Ralph A. Blakelock. call.
ed Americas greatest landscape paint
er, before he was adjudged insane
from hunger and privation II years
Is trying to WOO back his beloved
muse
Blakelock has been granted a six
months parole from tho Middletown
State Hospital for the Insane, where
for II years he lived with hallucina-
tions connected with the financial
nightmares OF his days Of poverty.
The creator Of Moonlight" the
$4,000 painting that hangs In the Tol.
edo Museum Of Art. is not yet normal.
but alienists, artists and friends be-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
Ratliff were married by Rev. Work.
man yesterday afternoon, at the par
sonage.
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Anna Swearingen and son,
Frank, Of Morgantown avenue, have
returned from a few days visit at
Thoburn.
Mrs. Grant Layman Of Market street
Is sick.
Master RAYMOND Little, Of State
street, is the guest of his grandmoth.
er, Irs. Whiteman at Adamston, Mrs.
Little returned last night from a few
days visit with her mother.
Mrs. Edward T. bishop returned
Sunday night from short stay at
Clarksburg.
MIS-. Cora RACER is quite sick !. her
home on Diamond street.
Mrs. Flora Wilson and daughter,
Miss Nellie. have returned from
Clarksburg where they were guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter B. Wilson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
Frederick Robinson
Buried Today

Frederick E. Robinson, aged IS
years, a resident Of Lear Logansport,
died yesterday at his home after an
illness from cancer Of the liver. He
was son Of the Rev. Elias Robin
s,n, minister Of the United Breth.
rem church and was unmarried. He
is survived by his father at whose
home his death occurred and three
brothers and two sisters. Funeral
services were held this afternoon at
8 o'clock from the residence and in.
terment was made in the Hildreth
cemetery by Undertaken Huey Of Lo.
gansport.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
10 Have erIaht, clear LIaht.

A smoking lamp or one with an I'M
pleasant odor Is usually caused By
dirt. Soaking the wick and OCCASION
ally the burner in strong vinegar foe
an hour and then rinsing It in fresh
vinegar and drying thoroughly wiz
keep these parts clean.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
Attended Funeral.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Smouse and sons,
Harold and Walter. returned today
nom Oakland, Rid, where they at.
tended the funeral Of Mr.. Smouse's ne.
.pheW, Leon Smouse, the son OF Mr..
ana Mrs. Homer Smouse. The child
was burned to death Saturday. while
playing near the fire at his home. The
funeral was held yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
Flag Day.

Flag dag was first officially recog.
nized by the governor Of New York
when he ordered flags flown on all
public buildings on June IA. 1897. Phil.
adelphia celebrated the same day.
Since then the custom has spread over
the whole country. The day Is the an.
niSersary OF the adoption Of the Amer
lean Gag. June II. 1TSe -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
viii Elect Officers.

The annual election Of officers will
be held Thursday evening when the
ladies Aid society Of the Diamond
Street n. .. church meets at the
church. All members are urged to
be present In order that all business
matters may be settled for the year.
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EAST SIDE
= NEWS -
At Cook Hospltal.

Louis Williams. Of Colfax, under
went an operation for appendicitis
Sunday night at Cook Hospital. He Is
getting along nicely.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
Reminders Of Maine Statesman.

Among the treasured possessions of
the Maine Historical society In Port
land are the gayel and desk used BY
Thomas B. Reed while he was speaker
Of the house Of representatives. These
relics were given to the society by the
children Of the late Thomas Donald.
son.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12

Nora Donlin and Mrs. Watson. Of Fair.
mont. motored to Monongah yesterday
evening.
W. G. Satterfield was in Morgan.
town during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Enzel Hawkins, Mr..
and Mrs. Miller. Of Fairmont. motored
to town yesterday evening
George Hall was among the social
callers in Fairmont yesterday after.
noon.
Miss Mel Barker was calling on
friends In Fairm6nt during the week.
Leo Salvatti was q caller in Fair.
mont this morning.
Carl Fletcher, Of Cincinnati. O., is
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
PERSONALS.

PERSONALS.
Lon Price and son, Walter, have re.
turned from Youngstown, O., where
they were visiting with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wemple and
daughters have returned from Little.
ton where they spent the summer.
The Misses Beulah Hess and Bees
Goodwin are at home from a visit in
Wheeling.
Chas. Kunst has returned from
Pruntytown where he was visiting
with relatives.
Miss Alice jerks is In town from
Cincinnati, Ohio, for visit with her
mother.
VIM. Byrd and children have gone
to Elkins for q visit with relatives.
Mrs. A. G. Clayton and daughter
have returned from Fairmont where
they visited with Mrs. Clayton's
mother.
Miss Emma Bartlett, Of Main street,
has returned from Berkeley Springs,
after o months visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Talmage Britton have
gone to Washington, D. G.. for q visit
with relatives.
J. w. Fitzpatrick. Of Clarksburg, is
here looking after business inter.
ests.
The Misses Lille and Matte
Shanks have gone to keyser for .
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
Here from Charleston.

Mrs. 3. r. Morgan and son. Albert,
arrived here Sunday night from Char.
lesion. having been called here by the
illness OF Mrs. Morgan's mother, Mrs.
Belle Bennett Of Maryland avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
Motoring Trim.

Mr.. Martin Killeen and Garnet Hsr.
den. local employees Of the Consolida.
ton Coal company. have returned aft.
er spending weeks vacation In Cum.
berland. Nd. They arrived home yes.
terday evening making the trip by
motor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
New Reservoir.

New Reservoir.
A reservoir is being constructed on
the Shaver hill by the Monongah Ser.
vice company. the contract being In
the hands Of Kisner Bros, Of Fairmont.
It will be used for storing water that
will be carried here from the Valley
river through the new water line now
being laid.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12

Miss Pearl Morgan and Sylvester
Clayton, both Of this city. were mar.
RED Saturday evening at the Diamond
Street N. E. parsonage by Rev. J.
b. Workman.
Miss yirEinia Mullins and Eddie
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
Returned Home.

Dick Talbot arrived here last even.
ing from Rocky Mouth. N. c.. to spend
the winter with his mother. Mrs. Julia
Talbot, OF go Main street. Mr.. Tai.
bolt has won many honors as q base.
ball star while playing with the Rocky
Mouth club during the past season.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12
MoNoNGAH


Until Friday evening Of this week
the Lyric theatre will be closed for re.
pairs. A general cleaning is planned
while many new fixtures will also be
added.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12

The West virginian Is on sale ev.
cry evening at the following places:
A. G. MARTIN, Main street.
BUTCHER & SATTERFIELD. Street
Car Station.
WATSON BUILDING NEWS STAND,
Main entrance Watson Building.
CLYDE 8. HOLT, Main Street.
MORAN q SPRINGER, corner Bridge
and Water streets.
J. II. MCL0SKEY, corner Sixth and
Locust avenue,
HAMILTON DRUG CO, corner Tenth
and Virginia avenue.
JAMES GALLlHER, corner Twelfth
and virginia avenue.
MORRIS NEWS CO., Main street.
EAIRMoNT NEWS CO. 12lM Main
Street -,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-12

Carl Fletcher. Of Cincinnati. O.. is
here on visit to relatives.
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To Wed.

NJ. A. Fletcher left last week for
Black River Falls, Wis, where on
September In his marriage to Miss
Emma Oderbalz will take place. Both
Mr.. Fletcher and Miss Oderbalz were
former residents of Warrington, the
former being connected with the Ex.
change Bank and the latter as Super.
visor Of Music In the local schools.
Death Of Son.
Clarence Otto Phillips the two and
half year son Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
E. Phillips died at the home OF his
parents on Washington street Satur-
day afternoon from diphtheria. The re-
mains were taken to Littleton where
burial was made. Undertaken r. G.
Floyd was In charge.
Hertner.Hannon.
Word has been received In town OF
the marriage of Miss Katherine Han
non to Mr.. E. ]. Hertner in Erie, Pa.
Miss Harmon Is a sister OF Mrs. +. w.
Hanley Of Logansport. She has Wis.
tied Warrington many times and has
friends who wish her life long hap
piness.
Very ~.
D. c. Nay. who has been very Ill
the past two months, is still in Q crit.
ical condition.
For Visit.
DR.. and Mrs. Chas. Ney, OF Jersey
City, are here for visit with relatives
In the Brookside addition. They came
by automobile.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13
PEACE MOVE MAY
SLOW Up TROOPS.

Washington. Dec. l2.--That the
German peace move will tend to slow
up troops on both sides. create dis
sension among the entente allies and
react upon their morale. while at the
same time promoting more or less OF
. desire TO quit on the part OF the
Germans. Is the belief OF high United
States army officlals today.
II was pointed out. however. that
the peace move was so timed as to
avoid any serious disruption In actual
military operations. inasmuch- a.
practically all fighting had ceased for
the winter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13
LELAND

A, A. Porter went to kerby lasl
week and bought about one hundred
and fifty goats and brought them
over to his Grave creek farm.
John Dcval motored to Grants
Pass Thursday on business.
Raymond Self. who Is attending
the o. A. c., stopped on Fridays
train to visit friends ON his way
back from Los Angeles whore he was
playing football.
Bin Biglow returned to this coun-
try to 10 into business at Placer.
Sam and WIN Anderson returned
home from Lorraine Friday. and Sam
left for Nevada,
Her friends are sorry to learn Of
the death OF Miss Kate- Runk. at
klamath Falls, u few days ago, Sew
eral years ago she taught school In
this vicinity and was wen known
here.
Mrs. Paul Lemmer. OF Merlin. was
visiting her parents. MIR. and Mrs.
Anderson Saturday.
Mrs, Ed Strong was visiting old
friends In Leland during the week,
Mrs. A. c, Eppcrly. from Placer
spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Morrison. 4
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13
NtUTRALS' PART N
BRINGING PEACE

Washington, Dec. 10. Tho central
powers are counting upon ncntrals OF
the world to play an Important part
In influencing the entente allies to
accept their peace terms. Il was de-
clared at the German embassy today.
Whatever peace terms are suggested
now might perhaps be interpreted
as what Germany would like to get.
not what she expects to get" twas
said.
In View OF this. the conference OF
representatives Of the Scandina Wan
countries and Switzerland at Copen-
hagen this month. Is said hero to be
Of great significance, Spain and Hol.
land may also send delegates.
Actual peace terms are less import.
ant now than the necessity OF getting
conference. German oficials said
today. ANY terms which may be
susgested now. would simply be
talking terms" II was emphasized.
Real peace terms. ofhciais point
cd out. could only be evolved after
o long discussion between the parties
interested.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13
HOUSE CONFERs
WITH WILSON AND LANSING

Washington. Dec. l3.--The admin
istration does not plan to send
Colonel House. President Wilson's
personal adviser. abroad to do any
thing about the German peace move.
This much OF the Administrations s
plans was revealed TO the United
Press today. Colonel House was the
overnight guest OF the president. con-
ferred briefly with Secretary Ian
sing this forenoon, and then hasten
ed back to New York.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13
ReturnS From Toledo

ReturnS From Toledo
j. F. Burke has returned from the
convention OF Overland automobile
dealers held in Toledo. Ohio. Mr..
Burke reports a most satisfactory
trip from every standpoint, The
factory, which is said to be the larg-
est In the country, was visited and
the making OF the cars explained to
the thousands OF dealers. He es-
Inmates that by the time the conven-
tion, which extends from the first to
the 23rd is over. fully 10000 people
will have attended 1t. Oregon sent
100, California 115 and Washington
so. The Overland company paid all
the expenses OF the trip. which
amounted to nearly Sl.500.000. The
convention is to become an annual
event. From an estimate made dur
ing the first five days. II Is thought
that during the time Of the conven-
tion orders amounting to 3125.000.-
600 will be taken. Mr.. Burke put In
an order for 80 cars besides two
carloads already enroute to Grants
Pass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13
GERMANS REPORT TAKING
OF 1000 MORE PRISONERS

Berlin. via Sayvllle. Dec. l3.--Fuil
retreat OF tho enemy forces which
had taken u stand on the flooded
falomita river In Roumanla. ives an.
nounced In today's Official statement.
The Roumanians were reinforc.
ed by Russian cavalry. Their
retreat In northeastward.
"on the road TO Buzeu We gained
considerable ground and took more
than 1000 prisoners" said the state
ment.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13

Washington. Dec. ia.----Gsrmany
captured and sank the American
steamer i.anao because she was .
prize carrying contraband to tho
enemy" according to message
from the foreign once given out By
the state department today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13
PORTLAND HOUSEWIVES
TO COOK CHEAPER BEEF

Portland. Dec. l3.-Portland
housewives interested in fighting the
beef trust, bought 10 cent rump
steaks instead Of rs cent sirloins to
day. as a result OF Mrs. J. d. Spenc-
or telling them a few things about
the meat situation. Mrs. Spencer
addressed a big crowd Of women,
carved a side OF beef and gave in
structions in the art OF making good
use Of cheap cuts.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13
Durable Hair.

Experts have found that the hair of
japanese women 10 extremely long.
elastic and durable. making It superior
10 al other human hair for commercial
purposes, especially for weaving with
silk into textiles.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13
win Arrive Tomorrow

Rangers J. p. Dewitt and b. l..
Shannon. and Mrs. Dewitt. will ar
rive tomorrow from Galice. The
men will spend several days here at
the forestry once engaged In detail
work. Mr.. Shannon's vacation will
commence on the 18th OF the present
month and It Is understood that he
will make the best OF his opportunity
and leave for Washington. ID. c.. to
claim his bride. with whom he will
return early In January. ~,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13

Tear Down Tahcrnacle--
The building used as the tabernacle
during the revival meetings here a
few weeks ago has been sold to
Francis Steel. OF winona ranch. II
Is now being torn down, preparatory
to moving to winona ranch where Il
will be used as barn. The taber-
nacle was constructed with tho aid OF
the manual training class Of the high
school.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13
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COMING EVENTS Z

Dec. Is. Friday--Meeting OF Jose
phine County Legislative club for
women at the home OF Mrs. W. p.
Counts. TAI, South Sixth street.
Dec. IS, Saturday. II Bazaar by ladies
OF the Christian church In Public
Service building. Cooked food
and fancy articles.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13
for OwhAriists-

Bulletin for OrchArsiists--
Forest Supervisor Macduff has re-
ceived copy OF Farmers Bulletin
No. 763, on Orchard Barkbeetlss
and Pinhole Borers. and How to Cop-
troll Them" which should be Of value
to orchardists. This bulletin may be
consulted in Mr., Macdun's ONCE. or
copies may be obtained from the Sec
retary Of Agriculture. Washington.
d. c.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13
Excavating In Progress

Excavating In Progress
The work OF excavating for the
new court house Is now In progress.
being under the direction of Albert
Anderson. Contractor pougan Is ex-
pected down from Portland next
week when plans viii progress for
the active construction work upon
the county capitol.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13

Rev. Hooxer Recovered
Rev, Ia Myron Booker, who has
been III and confined to his home
Tor more than a week past. has so
far recovered as to DO on the street
again, He expects to be able to take
charge OF the mid-week meeting at
the Presbyterian church Thursday
night.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13

Alex Nibley will return this even.
ing from Portland at which place he
has spent several days visiting.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13

Englewood Dairy--
The best milk, cream and Ice cream.
Phone 2s2, II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13

Letterheads at the Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-13
NEW TO-DAY

classified AD RATEE.---2b
vsrds. two issues. 2Sc: six Issues,
SEQ; one month. ei.S0, when paid n
edvance. When MT Daid n xdvAncs.
60 PER iias par issus.)
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-07-14
TROUBLE OVER THE
APPOINTMENT OF CROW
War Department Ordered the Re-
cruiting Officer to Disregard
Injunction

When Governor Alexander handed
TO- mer Adjutant General P. H. Crow
the commission of lieutenant colonel
of the Second Idaho infantry he
jumped him from the rank of first
lieutenant over the heads of three
majors, who by the Idaho state law
were eligible to the advancement.
The majors proceeded to check this
action with a court injunction, but
the war department, considering that
the governor had acted in accordance
with his own state laws, ordered
their recruiting officer, Captain Gar
Der, to go ahead and muster Crow
in as If nothing had happened and to
pay 10 attention to court mandates.
Next it developed that the gov
ernor had actually Overstepped a
regulation of state law regarding pro-
motion, which makes only the senior
major eligible to become lieutenant
colonel. This leaves things in as bad
a state as when the threatened in
junction last week seemed about to
disorganize the Idaho guard before
it even started for the border. But
now they have gone and it remains
for the governor to fight out the
legality of his action.