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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-20
His Idea Of Heaven.

New Y ork Times.]
Freddie has spent the four years
of his life in a fat in which race sui
eide is a burning question. He was
a concession on the part Of the land
lord to begin with, and that person
has ever since regretted his weakness.
Lately he has arrived at the age when
the street has attractions for a small
boy, and as the block is quiet one
he has occasionally been allowed tc
spend an hour or two on the side
walk. These occasions always terml-
mated in row between the small boy
and the janitor, a childless misan-
thrope, who couldn't see why boy
could not keep away from his freshly
swept stoop
A visit to friend in the country
and lesson in theology came to-
gether the other day, and after the
theology lesson Freddie asked:
Papa, is heaven very nice placer"
Eyes, my SON.
Papa, is it place with a front
yard and back yard and no janitor.
like Mr.. Johnson has?"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-20
COLLEGE
Men TO TRAMP
so MILES
u HEY AccoMPLisH THE FEAT
N 20 DAYS THEY WILL WIN
800 EACH.

ITHACA. N-Y.,.Aug. 2O.-Early yes
tartiay morning five Cornell students
left here to begin a tramping trip 70
New York on wager of 800 each
that they will not be able to cover
the distance of three hundred miles in
stWentY days. Their; trampins trip
opersbegan at Cayuga.
he$ five young men have been al
tending the Cornell Summer School
fch closed yesterday, and had oflsi-
nal II planned the trip as a diversion
before entering upon the regular Col
tIege term in September, but getting
into an argument with some OF their
friends as to their ability to accom-
splish the feat,ethey also added The
spice Of a wager to it:
The party consists of D. w DurnHd,
~ scr. son of Prof w w. Durand,
who recently resigned from Coraell
to accept the position of head of the
department of marine engineering i'll
the Leland Stanford. Jr., Universlt y;
Harry Porter, 1906. of Bridgeport, CT,
Cornell track athlete; Fl. II. Byrne,
B 1904, OF Washington. D. c.; james
Mitchell, 1906. Of New York City, and
4 Cot, 1906, of Waterbury, CT.
From Cayuga they will follow the
r towpath along the Erie Canal to Al
4 bany, and then from the capital down
Z the east bank of the Hudson to Nov
York City
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-20
FAlRMoNT. w. VA.
Who Will Be President?

Some persons do not seem to un-
derstand how to vote in the West
Virginian's guessing contest. It is
really a very simple proposition and
easily understood. On page eight will
be found coupon which may be used:
in sending in your estimate. The:
guesses are coming in right along
now, so send yours in before you for;
get it.. Do not forget the offer to give.
a person guesses for getting new
subscribers. Read the offer over
again and send in the guesses.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-20
THE R Y md
OUTLOOK.

After a careful and unprecedented
surrsey OF the political conditions in
Maryland. the Republican leaders are
.copfdent that the State can and will
be Carried for Roosevelt and Fair
banks in November, says the Balti-
more American. At the conference Of
the party leaders held in Baltimore
yesterday the reports received from
every section of the State, from ev-
2ery Congressional district, from the
FIRST to the Sixth, were of the most
encouraging character. These re-
ports come first hand from county
apd district leaders who had studied
TIE situation carefully, and who were
conservative IN all their statements.
Tbey find Maryland Republicans both
up1ted and enthusiastic, and they also
fpd that rnany Democrats and indie
penaents Who voted for Mckinley in
1896 and again in 1900 will vote for
roosevelt in 1904.
Maryland Republicans do not, how
eJer, mean to allow this present conf
dence in the result to deter them from
making vigorous and aggressive
campaign in Baltimore and in every
cO11nty OF the State. By the first Of
Sentember the work will begin in
earnest and for two months will be
carried on in vigorous and effective
way. speakers Of acknowledged abil-
ity. some coming from outside the
state, viii present the issues to the
voters in an intelligent way and many
convincins arguments for the support
OF the Republican candidates will be
beard in every Maryland city, village
ara hamlet.
h 1896 Maryland was carried for
Mckinley by the large majority OF
32,e24. In 1900, under changed con
ditions McKinley's majority was re.
Guced to l3 .931. Since that time there
bare been some factional differences
anong Republicans of the State, but
tpese differences have now all been
anicably adjusted and the leaders
with their followers, are all united
fShting Under the same banner and
for the same end. On all the Nation
81 issues, which will be given promi
nence in this campaign, the majority
Of the people of Maryland are with
tbe Republicans. They believe in a
reasonable tariff for the protection OF
American Industries; they believe in
sOund n1oney; they believe in legiti
nate expansion of our territory, and
tpes believe in making the best use
CT the new markets which have thus
heen SECURED. They indorse the Wig
| orous home and foreign policies OF
| tt1e Roosevelt administration and the
steDs which have been taken for the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-20

81 have nothing to take back, ! have
nothing to withdraw of the things
that have said against the methods
pursued to advance his candidacy. 1t
was plain and deliberate attempt to
deceive the party. The New York
platform was vague and purposely
so, because the advocates of Judge,
Parker were trying to secure votes
from among the people who would
have opposed his views had they
Lnoun Them * X The nominal
ton was secured, therefore, by crook
ed and indefensible methods.'-Wil-
liam Jennings Bryan, in 1.-THE Com
moner," July 10, 1904.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-20
BOY WANTED TO sLAY lNDlANs

NEW ROCHELLE, n. Y, Aug. 90
Derived OF his rife, cartridge Dell
and bowie. knife, with which he ex-
pected to sIay Indians in Westche
county, ester Katz. fourteen y'cSrs
8old. sits in police headquarters at
New Rochelle wishing he was hnr,e
with his mother. The police are I'm
certain as to whether the boy lives
in Bayonne, N. j., or in Philadelphia
as he has told several different stories
III the police court this morning he
was held until it can he learned where
he lives SO he can be sent home. He
was found late last night recruiting a
Eband of boys to accom- pary him on an
expedition against the redskins.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-20
San Francisco, Cal.

Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. o. O. F.,
September 1925. One fare for the
round trip to Chicago or ST. Louis ad-
ded to fares rendered therefrom (Chi-
cago $1,000; ST. Louis S47.5O). Dates
of sale to be announced later.
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BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Cheap Excursions to the ST. Louis
Worlds Fair Every "Wednesday
In August, September and Oc-
tober-Only $500 Round
Trip From Fairnont.

Tickets will be good going in
coaches only on specified trains.
Returning, tickets will be good in
coaches only on all regular trains,
leaving st. Louis not later than ten
DAYS, including date of sale.
Call on ticket agent for time of
train and full information.
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F.. M. AND p. BRANCH.

ARRIVES.
No. 5O.-Pittsburg Accom'n 100 P. M.
No. 4.-Pittsburg Accom'n 9:55 P. M.
DEPARTS.
No. 3.-Pittsburg AccOm'n 1850 A. M.
No. 5l.-Connellsville Ac'm 2:1O P. M.
No. 50 leaves daily for Morgantown
at 9:O5 P. NJ. No. 81 arrives from Nor
gantown at 6:55 A. M. daily except Sun
day: at 500 A. M. Sunday only.
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BALTIMORE e. OHIO r. r.
To the Knights Of Pythias Biennial
Encampment Louisville, KY
Very Low Rates For the
Rround Trip.

Tickets on sale August -, IS, II, Is,
good returning leaving Louisville not
later than August 31st, 1904.
Stop-overs allowed at specified
points in each direction.
Get details from ticket agent.
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San Francisco, Cal.

Triennial Conc1ave, knights TEN
plar, September SO. One fare for the
round trip to Chicago or st. Louis
added to fares rendered therefrom
3(Chicago $4,000; ST. Louis $47.5O).
Dates of sale to be announced later.
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AlyN0uNlC l|IENTS''
OF Reduced Fares Authorized via
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
Summer Season, 1904.
Atlantic City and seashore.

Special low rate excursions from all
points east of the Ohio river on June
goth, July 14th and 2Sth, August 18th
and 25th, and September 9Th.
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For additional information concern
ing rates. routes, time OF trains, etc.,
call on or address ticket agents, Bal
ti1nore G. Ohio r. r.
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Toronto, Ont.

Friends General Conference, Au-
gust 1919. One fare plus $500 for the
round trip Tickets on sale August
9th to 18th, good returning until Au-
gust 31st, inclusive.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-20

5$5 Visit our department of granite, tin,
galvanized, aluminium and queensware
and kitche utensils on second floor
in in Jacobs-Iutchinson block. and You
Will find these lines complete and
prices low. J. L. Halls Hardware
Store.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-20

t c:osnsIruc lion 81 the canal across the;
1sthmus of Panama. Indorsing these
policies ry1and ers have every rec: rea!5
son for voting for tn epnblican can
didates, none for voting against them.
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Croquet is a pleasant pastime. Pro
cure set at J. L. Halls hardware
store.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-20
RRYAN'S VIEW OF PLATFORM.

81 shall not risrepresent the situa-
ton, or appeal for votes for the ticket
upon false grounds. A Democratic
victory will mean VERY LITTLE, If
ANY, PROGRESS on economic ques-
tions so long as the party is under
the control of the Wall Street ele-
ment. y The LABOR PLANK
as prepared by Judge Parker's
friends on the subcommittee was
straddIing, meaningless plank.
* y The nomination of Judge Par
ker VIRTUALLY NULLiFIES THE
ANTITRUST PLANk.' - William
Jennings Bryan, in "The Common
err" July 10, 1904.
BALTIMORE G. OHIO RAILROAD.
Grand Excursion to Mountain Lake
Park, August 9th, From Fair
mont--Very Low Rates
For the Round Trip.
Tickets good on day Of issue only.
Get information from ticket agent.
4 Some OF the best lots on Fairmont
avenue for SALE. See II. H. Lanham.
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BALTIMORE G. OHIO RAILROAD
For the Round Trip.

Tickets good on day Of issue only.
Get information from ticket agent.
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STOCK .
BONDS.

WEST BOUND.
No. 7.-Chicago Express. 4:24 A. NJ.
No. 5.-Wheeling Accom-
mediation. 7:47 A. M.
No. 55.-Wheeling & Gin
cinnati Express. 1929 P. M.
No. 71-Wheeling Accom-
modatiGn. 800. 1885 P. M.
EAST BOUND.
No. S.-New York, Balti-
more and Wash
ington Express. 1928 A. M.
No. 72.-Grafton Accom'n 1858 A. M.
No 46.-New York, Balti-
more and Wash
ineton Express. 1:43 P. NJ.
No. 4.-Grafton Accom'n S:3S P. M.
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All trains are daily except Nos. 3
and on the F., NJ. and P. branch,
which are daily except Sunday.
For sleeping car reservations and
inform alton concerning tickets and
rates, consult
T. B. HENDERSON,
Ticket Agent.
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Some OF the best lots on Fairmont
avenue for sale. See H. II. Lanham.
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The Peoples Bank of Fair
mont, w. Va.
CAPITAL STOCK,
$500, 100000.

George NJ. Jacobs. President
George DeBoit. ............Ga shisr
J. M. BrownfleId. /. /. Assistant Cashier
Directors-G. NJ. Jacobs, S. L. Wat.
son, J. NJ. Hartley, Harry Shaw, w. g..
Raymond and c. E. Hutchinson
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ceive prompt and careful attention,
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Interest paid on time deposits. Vault
Is free to customers for private boxes
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MONONGAH DIVISION

No. 5.-Arrives at F airmont 5:35 P. M.
No, l.-Arrives at Fair1nont 1910 P. M.
No. 3.-Arrives at Fairmont 7:45 A. M.
No, 2.-Leaves Fairmont. =. ITO A. M.
No. 6.-Leaves Fairmont. 1853 P. NJ.
No. 4,-Leaves FairmOnt.. 9:55 P. NJ.
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Designated Depository of the United
States and State of West Virginia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-26
ALTON B. PARKER'S
LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE
Continued from rage 4

of justification, for it is pleaded in
mitigation that Il former Democratic
president did something looking in that
direction. Even If that were so, which
is not admitted. our present duty
would be none the less plain and i'm
perative. Our people must never toll
crate the citation of one act of usurpa-
ton OF power rs an excuse for anoth-
err. The first may possibly be due to
mistake; the second, being based on
the first, cannot be. In explanation,
however, it should be said that the or
der relied on simply provided that the
age of seventy-fiye years should be re-
garded MS evidence. of inability to per-
form manual labor. Few men are able
to perform manual labor Mt that age,
but nearly all men are mt siXty-two.
The first order is based on Il fact that
experience teaches; the other is based
on the assertion of that which is not
true as a general rule.
The old inquiry, "What are you go
ing to do about it," is now stated in n
new form. 1t is said by the admins
tration. in reply to the public criticism
of this order, that sit is easy to test
our opponents sincerity in this mat
ter. The order In question is revocable
at the pleasure of the executive. If
a revoke this order and announce
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-26

that they will treat the veterans Of
siXty-two and seventy as presumably
in full bodily vigor and not entitled to
pension. VIII they authoritatively
state that they intend to do this? III
so, we accept the issue"
This suggests the suspicion at least
that the order was made to create an
a strong strategic position in the bat
tie of the ballots. But as the making
of that order was. in my Judgment, an
attempted though perhaps unwittingen en-
croachment upon the Legislative power
and therefore unwarranted by the con-
stitution, the challenge is accepted. II
elected | will revoke That order. But
| go further and say that, that being
done, | will contribute my effort toward
the enactment of Il law to be passed by
both houses of congress and approved
by the executive that will give nh age
pension without reference to disability
to the surviving heroes of the civil
war and under the provisions of which
n pension may be accepted with digni-
ty because of the consciousness that 1t
comes as n just due from the people
through their chosen representatives
and not as largess distributed by the
chief executive.
Foreign Relations.
The foreign relations of the govern
ment have in late years assumed
special Importance. Prior to the ac-
QUESTION of the Philippines we We're
practically invulnerable against Mt
lacks by foreign states. Those tropical
possessions, however, 1000 miles from
our shores. have changed all this and
have in effect put us under bonds to
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-26

1854 9-14 n-w-s-oc1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-26
Conclusion.

l have put aside a congenial work. to
which | had expected to devot my life,
In order to assume as best / can the re-
sponsibilities your convention put upon me.
| solicit the cordial cooperation and
generous assistance of every man who
believes that a change of measures and
of men at this time would be wise, and
urge harmony of endeavor as well as
vigorous action on the part of all so
minded.
The issues are Joined, and the people
must render the verdict.
Shall economy of administration be de-
manded OF shall extravaganza be encour-
aged?
Shall the wrongdoer be brought to bay
by the people, or must justice wait upon
political ~oligarchy?
Shall our government stand for equal
opportunity or for special privilege?
Shall 1t remain u government of law or
become one of individual caprice?
Shall we cling to the rule of the people
or shall we embrace benefcent despotism
With almnes and confidence we await
the peoples verdict.
If called to the office of president |
shall consider myself the chief magistrate
of all the people and not of any faction,
and shall ever be mindful of the fact that
on many questions of national policy
there are honest differences of opinion. ]
believe in the patriotism, good sense and
absolute sincerity of all the people. l
shall strive to remember that he may
serve his party best who serves his coun-
try best.
If 1t be the wish of the people that :
undertake the duties of the presidency l
pledge myself. with Gods help. to devote
all my powers and energy to the duties OF
this exalted office. Very truly yours
ALTON 3 <
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-26
N DIS.
First National Bank Of Perth AmbOy, N. ].
No. 8.

A sent annual dividend Of two per cent.
(296) per share has been declared by the
Board Of Directors, payable October LIST,
1904, to stock holders OF record, 10 o'clock
noon, Sept. Goth, 1904. Transfer books
will DO closed from Sept. 30, 1904, to
l2 o'clock noon, Oct. Q, 1904.
HARRY COWARD, Cashier
1854 Ola n,-w-s-oc1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-09-26
Don't Fall TO Visit BeIIewood Park,

Lehigh Valley Special from Perth Am
b " every Sunday at 9.35 a. m. Fare for
round trip, adults, rs cents; children, 40
E
Evening star., 1904-03-23

for the best team that has represented
that institution in many years, and sew
eral Of the players express themselves to
the effect that they did not expect to be
beaten by more than two or three~runs
today.
Their pitching staff is unusually strong.
Brown is in good shape ana his slow curves
have proved very troublesome heretofore.
Benson, a new man, who pitched on the
Sandy Spring team of Montgomery county
last summer has shown up very well, and
has a very deceptive floating underhand
ball. besides all kinds of curves and speed
when necessary. Dixon, another new man,
is also said to be pretty good.
Five of last years men will occupy their
old positions and the new men are, If any
thing, an Improvement on those who played
in their places last year.
The team and batting order for today's
game will be follows: Woods, second
base; Smith. captain. first base; Harrison,
shortstop; Brown. center fed; Carroll. third
base; Gassoway, left field Bassett, catcher;
Pyles. right field, and Senson pitcher The
substitutes are Dixon and Sasscer. The
same men will go on the southern trip on
March 81 and return on April 6.
Manager ]. P. Gray has announced his
schedule. complete. to be folows:
March %, Georgetown. at Georgetown;
March g. Technical High School o. Wash
ington. D. c.. at College rark; March 81.
Fredericksburg College. at Fredericksburg:
April /. Randolph and Macon College, at
Ashland; April 4. William anu Mary Col
lege. at Williamsburg; April ). Artillery
School, at Old Point Comfort; April 8,
Johns Hopkins University. at College Park:
April 16. ST. Johns College. at College
Park; April q, Fredericksburg College. at
College Park: April %. Delaware College,
at Newark. Del; April 30 United States
Naval Academy. at Annapons; May 4, At
lantic Athletic Association. at college Park;
May Z, Western Maryland College, at West
minister; May H. Mount st. Joseph's Col
lege. at College Park: May 81. Clifton Ath-
Technical nigh ->~nool of Washington. at
College Park; May %. ->elaware College,
at College Park: May 80. Mount st. Mary's
College, at Frederick; June 4, Washington
College. at Chestertown; June IL. Rock
Hill College, at College Park and June 13.
the alumni team of the Maryland Agr-
cultural College. at Cv.,ege Park.
Evening star., 1904-03-23
Golfers Going Abroad.

Walter J. Travis, amateur golf champion
of the United States. says that he intends
to sail for England on April 20. He is to
take passage on the Arabic. This trip on
the part of the thrice winner of the nation
al title in this country is for the purpose of
having try at Great Britain's amateur
championship. to be held at Sandwich, May
80 to June 3.
Travis will not be a competitor in the
Atlantic City tournament, which is slated
for the last three days of this week, but
he says he may run down to Pinehurst Tor
the tournament there early in April.
Eben NJ. Byers of Pittsburg. runner-up
in the last two amateur championships in
this country will sail for England on April
30, while F. 0. Horstman of this city is
booked to start few days sooner. Both
will be competitors in the amateur meet at
Sandwich g..
Evening star., 1904-03-23
RYAN SIGNS CONTRACT.
Willing to Meet o'Brien in Twenty
Round Fight

1t looks row as if there might be a long
fight between Tommy Ryan and Jack
O. Brien of Philadelphia. after ALL At any
rate, articles of agreement have been
signed by Ryan. according to a report from
st Louis. Ryan has signed papers before,
but this time he has backed up his sigma
ture with a deposit. Those who saw the
pair meet at Philadelphia a few months
ago In q six-round bout realize what
longer scrap between the two would mean
as fistic attraction. In point of skill they
are evenly matched Their battle at Phil
adelpha demonstrated this.
Charley Houghton, who secured Ryan's
nsme to the agreement, is matchmaker of
the West End A. c. of st Louis. Hough-
toms club has been the scene OF number
of interesting bouts. and, If OBrien ac
cepts. the encounter will take place during
July or August next. The worlds fair will
be in full swing by that time. thus insur-
ing good crowd to witness the mill.
OBrien Is booked to fight Twin Sullivan
of Boston tomorrow night at ST. Louis. He
is popular in that city, and IL Houghton
can convince him that fight with Ryan
will be remunerative to him financially, he
will sign and bind match at once Hough-
ton proposes to have the go limited to
twenty rounds. Under these conditions he
thinks the question as to who is the better
man ought to be permanently settled.