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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
Baltimore Fire Subdued.
Losses are Estimated at More
Than $10o,oO0,OOO.-14
Acres of Devastation.

Baltimore, Feb. s.-When
darkness fell tonight the people of
this stricken city know the worst
WAS over. The flames, which for
more than twenty-elsht hours had
swept resistlessly through the
heart Of ono OF the worlds great
est marts of trade, were checked.
An army of firemen from many
cities, working until wearisd, and
aided by muddy little stream,
finally conquered fire that will
rank among the worlds groat
conflagrations.
Worn by night and day of
terror, the great crowds, that
watched the ruin of their city,
turned homeward and at mid,
night the streets were deserted
save for tho police and militia
who guarded the burned area. To
the south red glow rises and
falls, marking 40 acres of de-
vastation-75 squares of property
that yesterday represented values
to the extent Of from $75, 900, 900
to S125,00O,0OO. Not even a
close approximation can be made
of the loss. No guess can be
made of the insurance.
Men tonight talk in figures that
are appalling and almost incom-
preh hensible because of their vast
ness. An expert, the city build
ing inspector, estimates the loss
in buildings alone at $3.50, 200,
600. On the other hand it is said
that insurance estimates do not
place thetotal loss vt greater
figure.
One factor that will figure
largely in the final estimates con-
sistS Of the securities in the banks
AID trust companies whose homes
were destroyed. Their vnults
and safes tonight are in ruins,
covered with tons of debris. Ex.
ports who have given them as
close examination as possible, OK,
press the belief that the contents
are safe.
Not a single life has been lost,
not human being has been even
dangerously injured. The hospi
tai lists consists of minor burns
with the exception of Jacob In.
giefritz, u fireman from York,
Pa. He has a fractured leg and
ls badly burned.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
Negro and His Wife
Burned At Stake.
Maddeaed Mississippi Mob Knew
No Bounds Tragedy Cost,
ing Eight Lives.

Doddsville, Miss Feb. T.
Luther Holbort and his wife, ne
groes, were burned at the stake
here today by u mob of over 1, 900
persons, for the killing Of James
Eastland, prominent white plan
ter, and John Carr, a negro, on
Wednesday morning at the East,
land plantation, two miles from
this city.
The burning of Holbert and
his wife closes a a0tragedy which
has cost eight lives, has engaged
200 mon and two packs of blood.
hounds in four day chase across
four counties and has stirred this
section of Mississippi to such a
state of excitem ent as it has never
before experienced in It's his
tory.
The following are the dead:
Luther Holbert and wife, ne
grses, kurned at the stake by
mob.
James Eastlsnd, white planter,
killed by Holbert.
JOHN Carr, negro, killed by
HOlbert.
John Winters, negro, killed by
Eastland.
Three unknown negroes, killed
by posses
The killing of Eastland, Carr.
and Winters occurred Wednesday
morning at Eastland's plantation.
Holbcrt and Winters were in
Carr's cabin when Eastlaad en-.
tered and ordered Holbert to leav o
the plantation.
A difficulty en.ued in which it
is alleged that Holbert opened
fire on Eastland, fatally wound
ing him and killing Carr. East
land returned the fire and killed
Winters.
The chase, which was begun
Wednesday morning, was con-
tinued until 3o'clock this morning
when Holbert and his wife, worn
out from travelling over 100 miles
on foot through canebrakes and
swamps, were found asleep in q
heavy belt of timber threo miles
east of Shephsrdstown and cap
tured by posse without a shot
being tired.
The two negroes were brought
to Doddsville and this afternoon
were burned at the stake by Q
large mob almost in the shadow
of the negro church here.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
Diplomatic Relations Off.
1t is Only Stop Towards War
Ministers will Withdraw
Thsn Quick and Decisive
Action Is Expected.

Toxic, Feb. 7. The severance
OF diplomatic relations between
Russia and Japan appears to be
only a step towards war, although
when the ministers of Russia and
Japan withdraw from the1r re-.
spective posts quick and decisive
action is expected. When Min
lister OF Foreign Affairs Komura
on Saturday notified Baron De
Bo.en, the Russian Minister of
Japan's determination to sever
diplomatic relations, he lie reported
to have declared to him that .Jaoan
is tired Of Russia's promises.
made only to be broken again.
Jap'n viii! publicly define it's DO
'ltlon and purposes and tho
Foreign Office has prepared a new
statement which PROBABLY will be
announced tonight. On Monday
Japan nnquestionabIy will seize
Cors", and although Russia ha,
previously intlmated that it would
not Interfere, 10 view of that
connty'spresent attitude, develop
nents are eagerly waited.
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
Arrested Fer Murder of Marks.

Ed. Marsh, Mrs. Matte Marks
and William I. Simpson we're
placed in Jail here by the sheriff
ysstsrday charged with the mur-
der of Ed Marks, the half-wlttsd
husband of Mrs. Marks who has
been missing since the night
of the 27th day Of January,
which he spent At the home of
Simpson, whore Marsh and Mrs.
Marks wore also guests.
The body of Marks has not yet
been found, but the nissing'msn's Z
brother, Andrew Marks, who
swors out the warrant, says
he has evidence against the pri-
sonsrs which has not yet come to
light.-Columbia State, 9th inst.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
FAR 1ERs' MUTuAIxrrE

INSURANCE company makes re-
4 duction OF 1920 on entianc fee.
In order to fill up our first division of
one thousand members quickly. we
make this liberal offer: Wv
From this date to March Is. 1904
sou can enter for Sl.25 and one death
assessment, according to age, as repre-
sented In our 'TaUle of Rates ~ This
includes medical examination An
ply at once by mail or in person. TO
JNo a. COOK or my selfand we will
'"'n'h p'ahks ana Instructions.
M ID: f.. BONEY, Manager,
Feb. Sim. YurkviII,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
STRouSE & BROS. HIGH ART CLOTHING,

which is by far the best fitting and makes
you look like you were moulded and poured i'm
them. with every suit there is written guar
antee, guaranteeing you new suit i'm case it
fades or soses its shape. Now L can tell YOU
why they can make yess suck! q guarantee simn!y
because every piece of goods is thoroughly tested
and shrunk before it is made into a garment;
consequently there is no chan &C of shrnkage or
fading. SO forward boys and take advantage of
the cut prices for the next 80 days and if YOU
will only call at our emporium and inspect our
stock will promise to dress you up or else make
tome of our competitors give you a new suit. =
Rembember our Douglas and Goldman Line Of Shoes
The very best that is manufactured. Everv
pair guaranteed to be solid leather counter: solid
leather soles and double tip toe and if they do
not prove to be the same as the samnle sHown
you at our store, cut open, we will freely Give
you I; new pair ON receipt of the ones returned
that is not as we represent it to be-
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10

While the battleship Iowa was
testing her batteries the muzzle
Ut both s inch guns wore blown
off, but no one was injured.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10

ALI persons indebted to me
are requested to call at once and
settle. }. E. Rutledge, Dentist.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-10
HATS. NO END TO Them,

Come alosg and let your Uranium be coved.
We have sample lot that we will almost pive
you to take out of our way o.
Our best soft bosomshrts at cost
Millinery, a few piczings left, which we will
closeovt cheap. 80
Groceries of al kinds in abundance. will sell
cheaP ana meet any prices given you.
patronage shown in the past and hoping thew
WILL continue to patronize us in the future. we
remain. W.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06
N IAN AI''TERS0N
BOWED TO JUDGE
WHEN SHE A9PEARED FOR TRIAL
TINS Observation-Disclosures
PRESENT..
.(By Publishers' Press.

+ 4
NEW YORK. Dec. G.-Bearing
slight traces of the terrible ordeal she
has Undergone, Nan Patterson, the
sex-Florodoras girl accused Of the muir
der OF. Boolzmalser Young. made her
appearance at precisely 1890 A. NJ.
today for. her retrial in the criminal
branch Of the Supreme Court. Justice
Vernon N. Davis was on the bench.
The young woman did not appear in
the least nonplussed when the stern
eyes of the Judge looked straight into
her own.
She bowed slightly sat down ans
was encircled Immediately by the
arms other devoted old father
Two Hundred talesmen We're in the
court room waiting to be called to
qualify as jurors to try the young wo-
man for the murder Of her faithcs s
sweetheart.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06
PLENTY OF GUNS.
in THESE PARTS, JUDGING e
THEIR FLASHING PRES
ENCE.

Just before noon to-day Charlie
Walker. a scolored gambler. terrorlzed
crowd of his co,npatriots in a Mad
7ison street saloon. He was drinking
considerably and an Insignificant re
mark made by some one in the bunch
aroused his ire, and pulling a So cal
ibre gun from a pocket. threatened to
clean up. Assistant Chief Barthoow
was in the neighborhood and locked
the man up. He will be given trial
before the mayor in the morning.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06
Southern Sentiment.

..Refreshingly sound and strong
Lave been the recent utterances Of
Southern men of influence and author
ity on the 1ynching question: 1t is,
CT course, a libel on the South to sup,
pose that the law abiding and law re.
specting clements constitute a minor
ity, but formerly the apoloSists Of mob
law were permitted to enjoy a nonop,
oily of public talk. Chicago Record.
Herald.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06
MINES START UP.
Prosperity Has Struck Town of
Junior

The mines at Junior, Barbour coun-
ty, owned and controlled by the Da-
Wis Co1liery Company, have again re-
sumed active operations after an en-
forced idleness of six months. Work
at these mines was suspended last
May on account of the poor conditions
of the coal and coke trade. The ovens
are now being rapidly put in blast and
the mines VIII be worked to then, full
capacity.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06
2 AMONG THE EDITORS.
Better Than Text Books.

"A system that develops a fine
sense OF honor is WORTH more than
all the text books can teach. II. is
more valuable than calculus or logar-
.ithms, Sansllrit or early Saxon forms,
Greek roots or Roman history Honor
means honesty, fearlessness. courtesy
and fidelity to the standards set by
conscience. No college can teach
anything better. or higher. New IN Y ork
World.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06
KEPT Out.

:.,rhe secret service men were 50
vigilant at ST. Louis that they would
not allow the man who got up the
banquet to President Roosevelt to en-
ter the Tyro1ean Alps That's about
all those sleuths are good for. II an
assassin with the bomb in his hand
had wanted to get in he would prob.
ably not have the least difficulty
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06
Cannot interfere.

mo doubt the President feels keen
sympathy for the men who are out Of
employment. but that personal feeling
does not Justify the use Of his high
official position to bring about confer
eaces that might prove futile: ''-Pi tits
burg Gazette.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06
lTaHy.

..Pastor Wagner didn't distribute
much taFy While he was over here, but
his parting remark, that Americans
lived the simplest lives of any people
IN the world, comes pretty close to de-
serving that classification. Boston
Herald
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06
Merritt Gets Another Term.
CIV Publishers, Press.)

BY PuDIlsHeTs FTEsS.J
WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec. G.
The President to-day sent 10 the Sen
ate the nomination OF John A. Mer
rift, OF New York, for another term
as postmaster at Washington, D. c.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06
airt,iont Vest5 yirginian .,

West Nirginian adj
one Who wants to be happy
! To lsegi, busy any a man has been
~ wasp nest and not been
hap her=z-State journal.
tl1a the State Journal
pgriencin something OF that
1seIing since sc ckIed the West Vir-
IJniv e admit that
mes happi epends upon what
5usysa an q an Sune educated man
hoIilds ever sci busy against the
and best in titution
irning
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

Missouri viii not tolerate any but a
man of the highest integrity in the
shoes of Senator Cockrell, nor. will
it endure anything less than absolute
cleanliness Of method in choosing
him. ST: Louis Republic
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06
Missouri,s Demands.

t.Public opinion makes a strident
demand for honesty in the selection
of Missouri Senator. Missouri can
not afford scandal at this time and
in such a momentous public matter,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06
u r51apoi:tant OH fl. &c.

OH 70
: DE He'd int coun ty5 and up to this
has been said con
esrIl5n 30 refer to the Office Of
sest tate assessor. One or two
Isles have been mentioned. ii con
,Isctiorl II he Office and we hope
lterests VIII be manifested in the
eTan an 81 good man selected. tits.
thesEIno st i'm portant Offices in.
count and the. appointees should
anSof known honesty: sobriety
{ and intggrit The Office VIII be filled
ppoIntm en- BY the State Tax
esonmfs sioner.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

You need not so out in the cold;
Just phone to Union & Morton ior
dressed poultry. F. NJ las X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

vi 4H - - ID 4
here has been good deal of dis
sion recent concerning the West
Eirgini Ia N fVersfty and its manage
men .sssS For on part we would much
prefer let the University enjoy the
peacefuI period Of prosperity through
icilss III sano w passing than by agi-
tionsst 81 ST. = up strife such as the
5niY1aer'si ty has experienced in years
gone b ss u he an who attacks the
5 niYersity as whole, rather than
iticfse8 friendly spirit where
ism ma esneeded, us reckoning
hout5 his III for no other insttu-
sinSfhe state has 50 many inf1uen-
loyal p friends as the West yir-
sf1fiasI niTersi ty. It has graduates and
ner3sfud er t Is every county Of the
atesysl1cIS@i stand by it through evil
y a as a g ugh good report. We
mot a sifet csrnixu up ina controversy,
sasS he people ought to mani
lend 3spir toward our lead
educatf onal inst luton Standing
ranks in material
devaIo pment orr State cannot afford
arei III 81 port OF education
Uni ersity is vel j yyor7
enthu tic senco lragerne n #
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

Order your fish and oysters from
Union & Morton, 2t4 Jackson ST. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

Closing out sale, ladies' coats and
Jackets, at half price. ) s. Pople
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

have some fine lots IN Morrow
Pace yet ri IL Lanham-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

Christmas toys at wholesale prices.
Cochran's 4jewelry store. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

the reorganIza ton b OF the u. S.
ORAL tees our own SEN
Scot istos be chairman of
he Inmittae on pensions AS the
Old soldie inself his
essInTasl ever suffer at his
land he pensio on com M ttee ranks
IN the Senate. and
greats deal of hard work
on part ofs is memb
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

Lloyd's, S1-i Main street The best
place for holiday books, xi
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.LUcIAN n. YosT, M. d.

Eclectic Physician and Surgeon:
City Office over Mansbach's Store
sHours-1O to u A. NJ. 2 to p M4..s
s to s P. NJ. Res. hours-7 to 9$A 81
M, II to PIP. NJ. to 6 P. NJ
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

DR.. EUGENE*W. lOM MAX, &3.s
312 Main St. Fairmont, Va:
HOURs-S to II A. NJ; 2 to 8 NJ.
IS to 9 PM Consolidated Phone 3S1.xs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

angfn sreetings the Graf
little like getting5let-.
theart VIII en- she s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06
DR.JAMESS - AG

a -VETERINA.RIANE sIRGEON.7
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

R5TS3H5g p R..$JA M Esq - AGEEs al;
@VeterinaTians Surgeon and Dentist.
Eomce at Gibson Clay tors LisesE
Stable Ben none
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

woMAN'S HOSPITAL, !ssS
r. w. Hill, NJ. D.--Corner OF Quincy
and Jackson street Office Hours IS
10 a. M to - NJ, to 81 p; n.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-06

AVY=Y=ERs
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
Women Who Marry
Men to Reform Them
By Mrs. FRANK LESLIE

REFORMED rake makes the best of husbands is an
old saying and, like many other time honored as
sertions, is simply a VENERABLE fraud, and
again, like many other often exposed frauds, it is
just as effective for MISCHIEF today as when it
started ont in lifo rorharc IN tbo Jovc of Co;, 1rl,o
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22

may have been taken in hand by some antedIuvian enthusiast who
preferred the honor Of converting him to the monotonous contempla-
ton of Abels virtues.
Generations on generations of women have tried the experiment
the same credulous belief in its own powers that has led its predeces-
sors astray, and THE RESULT IN THIS CASE WILL BE
THE SAME AS IN THAT, just as thruHing the hand into the
fire today burns in quite the same way that it did when Joan of Arc
persisted in the flames because she thought she could reform Charles
VII. and his France.
One very singular point in this repetition of history is that men
pick up the very same blunt old weapon that their fathers have
thrown aside, and use it with exactly the same success as if it had
been forged for their personal use and under their own patent, while
the woman, accepting the man AT HIS w VALUATION,
enters with the ardor of a discoverer or an inventor upon the we'll
worn path of defeat and travels it to the very same bitter end
achieved by thousands of women before her, and even then it is not
often that she recognizes the fact that she has only been repeating
history and has not the very LEAST LITTLE CLAIM to original
iy either in the idea of the campaign or in it's disaster.
A BAD MAN is IN SOME RESPECTS LIKE A BAD BOOK. YOU
STUDY THE ONE OR THE OTHER, YOU ARE ALTOGETHER SHOCKED
AND REPLIED, AND AT THE END YOU THROW THE BOOK
ASIDE, BUT YOU CANNOT BY A MERE EFFORT OF WILL FORGET
PHRASES, CERTAIN DISCOVERIES OF HITHERTO uNsUsPEcTED
FORMS OF VICE, REMAIN IN YOUR MIND IN SPITE OF EVERY EFF
FORT, AND LIFE is NEVER QUITE THE SAME AS WHILE YOU
WERE IGNORANT OF THESE RLoTs UPON HUMANITY.
And in the end? Far be it from me to say that no bad man was
ever reformed or that never a sinner has become a saint since the
days of Peter and of Mary Magdaene, nor do I deny that many e
man has been helped in his efforts at rehabilitation BY THE IN
FLUENCE OF THE WOMAN HE LOVED, but what 1 do most
emphatically deny is that any woman can reform a man unless he
earnestly wishes to be reformed. The cure must work from the
inside out to the surface and cannot be spread over the outside with
any hope of a RADICAL cure.
In other words, THE MAN MUST REFORM HIMSELF, and
the woman may help him and make the process easier and more hope
full and comfortable, and in the end bestow the reward of her CON
fdence and approval but such a triumph as this has its foundations
far below the Aowery surface Of sentiment, or the futile and foolish
depths with a slken mantle and HIDE THEIR DOORS by sprin.
king it with altar of roses.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
The republicans generally through the state won in the

The republicans generally through the state won in the
recent city elections. There were a few queer exceptions
however, aud one of them was at Vermillion, where d socialist
mayor was elected. Vernllion irst produced d pop governor
and now a socialist mayor. When added to these ofenses it is
remembered she gave a majority for Crawford and supports
Mitchell for capital it is high time something be done for her.
CARNEGIE has given a vast sum Of money for the purpose
of rewarding heroisn. The democratic nominee for president
this fall should have a lump of it.
If the Russians were to give a definition of war lust now
it would undoubtedly sound like what Gen, Sherman said
about it.
By resignng his post Admiral A1ixief gives up some SIS
900 a year. The Admirals bravery is proven.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22

:. hear YOU have a little sister at
your house," said Il grocer 10 a small
boy.
Yes, sir" replied johnny.
DO you like herr" was the grocer's
next question.
Il wish it was a boy said Johnny.
so l could play marbles with him an
ball an all those things when he got
bigger"
WELL" said the grocer, "why don't
you exchange your little sister for a
boy?"
johnny reflected for a minute, then
said, rather sorrowfully: 1--WE can't
now. It's too late. We've used her
four Observation-Disclosures Times.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
Notice for Publication.
Rapid City, S. D.
February, 18th, 1904.

Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act OF Congress OF June =:
1878, entitled IAN act for sale of timber lands
and Washington Territory as extended to al
thu. Public Land States by act of August 4
1892, Emma b Linscott, of Piedmont, county
of Meade, State of South Dakota, has this day
filed IN this Office his sworn statment No III
for the purchase OF the S w or. N E Or. of Sec
ton No 80 in Township No 3 N, Range No 6 /
land sought is more valuable for it's timber OF
stone than for agricultural purpose, and tc
establish his claim to said lard before the
City : d on Monday the % day of April 1904.
He names as witnesses; A. n. Lowe Of Pied
mont S. D., Chris d. Hooker, of Piedmont, S
D., Burt Lal'avor OF Piedmont, S. D., and
Clarence |. Linscott OF Piedmont, S. D.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 25tE
day of April, 1904.
GEO. z. Bennett Register,