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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
Miss Shea convalescent.

Miss Agnes Shea's many friends
in this city will be glad to learn that
she is now convalescing nicely from
her recent severe attack of typhoid
fever Soon after Mr.. Shea removed
his family to Washington, D. c., Miss
Agnes was taken very i'll, and for sew
eral weeks her life was despaired Of.
Several times the report Of her death
was given credence, but letter from
some member of the family to friends
here a few days ago, announced the
vast Improvement in her condition.
ut is hoped that her recovery will be
both speedy and complete
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
Hit Him Softly.

Another fight occurred in the Man
ley Hotel bar last night Fay Ever
son, brother OF the young fellow who
hit Luke Cummings with a beer bottle
Saturday night, was attacked by Har-
mon Lemley and two other men and
was rapidly getting the better of the
bunch, when the bartender hit him
over the head with gum hose
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
JAPANESE STRIKE
AZ Port Arthur But Arc Repused
With Heavy Losses
(By Publishers Press

CHEZ FOO, Nov. s.-Advices from
Port Arthur state that the Japanese
yesterday made a desperate attempt
to capture the Russian entrench-
ments about La Tushan (probably
Lilac Tt Sham after about an hours
bombardment. The infantry charged
repeatedly, but were moved down ly
the heavy Russian fire. Finally the
japanese abandoned the attempt al
ter having sustained heavy losses.
Reinforcements are constantly ar
irving at Dalny and are hurried into
the fighting line.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
NO sians "a Walks.

bIayor Klnsey desires US to an
nounce that the signs painted on the
Sidewalks will be declared nui-
sance and violation to the city ordi-
nances. Numerous complaints have
reached His Honor's ears relative to
this matter, residents claiming that
it tracks a long distance, and house
wives are particularly hostile to the
practice, saying their carpets are boz
ing ruined by the stuff
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
Trouble Brewing.

WHEELING w. Va, Nov: s.
Trouble is brewing at Hun tington.
TIE Democrats have charge of the
election machinery and they have
|flIed the jail and lookup with men
whom the Republicans claim are le-
gal voters. A free-for-a battle is
among the possibilities.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
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h ssaal
3trsa Bntch retur ned 10 Frost.
MS Afternoon.
esas came Is. last ntght from
e:innati vote.
leKtnney. Of Meadvtlle Pa,
~ city today
rans Ds John returned TO Pitts.
III Jenkins Is very III at
home Valnut avenue.
zadoa Springer, Of the University
Percy Lazier arrived in the
yesterday from Wheeling. He
enaains until after election.
Fred Tucker came home
from Philade lphia to vote
strafght Eeepubl ican ticket.
ON Harvey and little daugh-
of Dayton, O.. were in town yes
serday yisiting Mrs. Fred Kahrl-
avid Duncan of Grafton avenue,
Ssfr ned from FrairYiew last night
has been since Sunday. s.
81 teWart was brought to
pital this moEnins with \ h
ss Il ItlIl1 the result Of . fra
1Vs & s1:,
non al IA med Moran. badly
aee2ed I'm me in the Clarks burg
brorlght TO eth the Miners
to-day
$ the exchange Saturday at
Martins cigar store on Main
and u your trimmings for
l1nday inner g,
4ingl er, who for the past few
g5eaak has been visiting his parents
vi AMI ton, Ohio, is back among US,
ID q to- vote for Roosevelt ct al.
essrs Curt; Harry and Robert
sairn IA Isaac Childs, Of Washing
c., are visiting at the home
Us. Cochran, on Barney
Eleanor Moderwell, Of Toledo.
Cine, who has been visiting her
Miss Mabel Moderwell, for
58 aels, left last night for her
VI Il Z ~
y
Miller and son Arch, ar ar.
ia 4 he city IN time to vote Arch
rat s1rnsd to NJ IT, Lake this afternoon.
poets to return#$in# few days,
panied by his mother
liam somerville, OF
Md, were the city for
ayaF They were
d ome rom the West. While
were guests OF Mr.: and Mrs.
Dick, Of TIC First ward
as IS Louise Hamilton, Louise
sasdtter Pauline Miller and Mr.
II Filler leave in the morning
Sftsr t.SLouis where they viii be gone
two weeks. Miss Potter will
Sssop IN Chicago on her way back,
she will spend a month.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

Visit our department OF granite, tin,
galvanized, aluminium and queensware
and kitchen utensils on second floor
in Jacobs-I1utchinso block, and you
viii find these lines complete and
prices low. J. L. Halls Hardware
Store.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

The Ladies' Aid Society, Of the At.
L. Church, South, will hold an cx-
change next Saturday They will
have delicious display Of choice
edibles in one of the windows of
Arthur Martins cigar store on Main
street. Don't forget where to go.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing under
the firm name Of -'McLarnon & Hall
sent. the said McLarnon to continue
in the plumbing business at the same
old stand los Jeffersoa street, Fair
mont, w. Va.
1o-31-1eo4. McLARNON G HALL.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
Heavy Vote in ohio.
(By. Publishers Press.)

(By Publishers Press.)
Ks CINCINNATI, O., Nov. S.-A clear
sky greeted the voters Of this city
this morning When the polls open
ed crowds we're in waiting. and the
voting has been kept UP steadily.
Reports at; 9 O'Clock show that the
vote cast is larger than at the same
hour last year.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
lGEOUS AND
BEAUTIFUL
VA HALLS DISPLAY OF cHRYs-
ssE 4EMuMs-A REVELATION
8 e ORAL g--UTY.

Sss I'D NJ Hall has the most gorgeous
d sSsaIRd beautiful display of chrysanthe-
III S1zElrYIs ever seen in Fairmont. To the
!; rzsat nalority Of our people these
N ma mi q cent blossoms would be
,plete revelation OF floral beauty,
SIa Lhe ordinary passerby NIL Han
Y 1aadaae sign gives small idea OF she
Il y unders almost beneath one. Glanc-
isae8 duwn, one sees. a very pretty and
SaIi-aefiSe window in which ferris, car
nations and ribbon are so sastsfally
HI Izsased that intuitively5 ones 1eet
areElad to descend the short stairway
81 i5slt an o is, In nowise prepared for the
#s7sIEing beauty OF the interior. Those
Wig have seen the unsurpassed dis
IIlny 1T schenley Park in Pittsburs say
y IN excellence, il not in numbers,
naexsa exhibited by MIR. Hall compare
aagnably with the famous beauties
- the Smoky City. These flowers
aya one OF the maryels OF the world
" Tar tnSro other plant has the labor
n u the florist been rewarded 30 Inu-
SniEcently. White, and almost every
3sashala Of yellow, of pink and of laven-
de- fairly dazzle the beholder. 1t is
oeFtainlY worth the time and effort
SexFsended to view SO much loneliness.
gsaIr. Hall takes delight in showing
these wonderful flowers TO all who
Seare$to stop in to see them It costs
$yuu NOTHING TO look and you will be
sireIsa1d tenfold for your trouble. This
4 Is not an advertisement, but speaking
a53of xost, should you desire to purchase
any flowers there is no more satisfac-
stnrg selection than that Of the chrys-
&anEhenl1n. 1t is singularly long lived
8SatasF fEEkept ina moderately cool room
remain beautiful for from twoAto
weeks. This IS certainly more
q than can be claimed for any other
gEoRers and counts heavily in favor Of
Stlse Ssinnutns:3'''
ne sfult Il election returns will be
the stage at the Grand OPP
II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
llDIC
lARGE VOTE D
lcontlnued 4 rom Lie Paoe.) q.

can weather so-called prevails In
Eastern Massachusetts, the day be-
ing clear and cool
Prom the activity displayed in the
opening hours. it was apparent that
Boston would place on record very
large. IL not record breaking vote.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
abode Island safe.

tBy Publishers Press,
PROVIDENCE, r. l.. Nov. s.--The
weather is cool and pleasant and q
heavy vote is being polled- Indica-
|tions point to Republican victory for
the National ticket. and the general
State ticket except governor, which
is doubtful
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
You Are Invited.

All members of the Fraterna1 Order
Of Eagles and their riends are very
cordially invited to congregate in the
club rooms in the skinner building to
receive election returns. A very
complete service is promised
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ.
Z. Church will hold an exchange Sat
urday st Arthur Martins cigar store
on Main street
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

Go to the Grand tonight and see a
good show as well as hear election
returns.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

How can you pass it? Dorothy
Dodd shoe for women c. B. High
land. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

Cakes, Candies, epies, salt-rising
bread and delicious salads, Saturday
at Arthur Martins cigar store
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

We have just unloaded our car OF
Novelty Ranges for fall trade, and are
in a position to make you close prices.
J. L. Halls Hardware Store. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
NOTICE TO DAiRYMEN.

We are making choice homtny feed.
which IS unequa1ed for dairy purposes.
Miller Clark Grain Co. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

Kill two birds with one stone by
going to see Arizona and hearing the
latest election news.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

Why not let the Marion Claim
Agency collect that claim for you? <
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
eun Entered

cult Entered
The Standard Sanitary hanufac-
turing Company has entered suit for
a debt against d. L. Yost Attorney
B. l. Butcher represents the plaintiff.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

Quick collections. prompt settle
ments-Marion Claim Agency.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

Don't fail to see Arizona tonight
aud hear election returns at the same
time,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

Foremost for ease, strongest for
service-Dorothy Dodd shoe for wom-
en- c. B. Highland. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
maryla nd Is Democratic.
ByaPublishers' Press

BALTIMORE, Nd Nov s.--The
weather is beautiful Baltimore and
the state are almost certainly Dem
|ocratic.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

I have some fine lots in Morrow
rIace yet. II. Ii. I4anham.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

The full election returns will be
read from the stage at the Grand OPP
era II ouse to-nle hit. h . 55.s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

Good school shoes for boys-at c.
B. Highlands. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08
G0UIl
lGS
4 MARRIAGE ar al I EiceIn,,se.a,.
Coredhal

Marriage Licences
Amos Clayton. 25. and CoredhaI
Mae LeeDer,2 n
Hamilton H. Peyton, 81, and olive
Lewis. "a.
Henry Simon, 90, and Rosa Cumoer-
lidRe. rs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-08

ne full election returns will be
from the stage at the Grand OPP
- House to.ni 9Th t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Mobile Eager for Canal.

When I left Mobile few nights ago., said a travelling man last night. "the peo- pe of that city were preparing to cele- brate the ratification of the Panama ca nal treaty. I believe the people of that city are more interested in this matter than those In any other city in the south. with the possible exception of New Or leans. In Mobile the leading citizens think that the construction of the canal will be the means of almost doubling the busi- ness and population of that city. Import CTS and exporters say when the canal is built the number of ships coming into Mobile bay will be more than doubled while the trade from the orient will be enormous.
 q have heard of no other city celebrat- ing the ratification of the canal treaty but Mobile was getting ready to have a big time when I left there. Mobile is pushing to the front in all lines and pro- gressive men there say the city is awak- ening from a lethargy which has prevailed for score of years They have paved the streets with asphalt and plans are on foot for much more Improvements"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
PASSENGER FoRFEITs RIGHTS.
Supreme Court Holds Acceptance of
 Pass Valves Damage Claims.

The United States supreme court has wide interest It Is that the passenger on a railroad train riding on a free pass is not entitled to damages for either in jury or death caused by the negligence of the railroad.
 The case in which the opinion was rem dered was that of the Northern Pacific Railway company vs. Louis +. Adams Adams, an attorney-at-law of Spokane, Wash, in 1898.
 Mir. Adams was riding on a pass which contained a stipulation exempting the railroad company from liability in case of accident. The federal circuit court for the District of Washington state awarded damages to the extent of sl4OO0, and the circuit court of appeals for the Ninth circuit affirmed the judgment
 The opinion of the supreme court was handed down by Justice Brewer, and re- versed the lower courts. The supreme court held that there could be no higher measure of duty to the heirs than to Adams himself, and that there is nothing in public policy to prevent a contract be- tween a common carrier and a free pas- senger exempting the carrier from liabil- ity in case of accident. The company, it is said waived it's right to exact com pensation from Adams. He was not in the power of the company and obliged to accept its terms. He freely and volun- tarily chose to accept the privilege offer ed, and having accepted that privilege the court said. cannot repudiate it's con- ditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27

and thirty million rubles, but in that year twenty-five million rubles in bank notes was issued for harvest needs. The printing presses could be started again, but this would be 1oi- lowed by depreciations in the coun- ty's paper currency, and 1t will not be resorted to except as last resort Russia knows what depreciated cur rency means. The London Economist shows that even in peace Russia would have incurred in 1904 deficit of e19,- 579, 300. Much of this would have been due to railroad construction but few or none of her railroads are self-sus- taining. The annual normal deficit of the Trans-Siberian railroad is put at twenty million dollars a year With such facts before the outside world, with the Jewish bankers all hostile to her, Russia will indeed find fresh bar rowing no easy task.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
THE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER III AlABAMi
Fiuhtinq the Boil WeeviI.

The Louisiana boil weevil commits sion Is at work and it encounters much opposition at every step. Wher- ever an infected spot is found along the Texas line it defines a quarantined area within which no cotton can be grown this year. A 1900 acre area of this sort has been located near Colum- bus, small village in Sabine parish, about five miles from the Texas line.
 The quarantined section is good cotton ground, and it is full of small farmers, some white and some black men. The commission offers the land owners compensation up to SS50 an acre. but on the basis of fifteen-cent cotton this is regarded a small recom- pense. Some of the land, say the farmers, will make bale an acre, and a bale next fall will be worth $75. The commission denies the fifteen cent all legation, and tells the allegators they can grow corn or any other crop, cot ton alone excepted. The laborer or tenant gets nothing from the commis- sion, and the land owner thinks the compensation offered him is too small.
 The powers of the Louisiana com mission are, however, broad and die taLorial, and no cotton can be grown this year in quarantined area Only one such area exists at present, but other areas are anticipated as the season comes on. Wherever the in- sect appears a quarantined area will at once be declared, and all cotton plants within it will be as promptly destroyed. All railroads and other means of transportation on the west ern side of Louisiana will be closely watched. Governor Heard is aiding the commission to the utmost, and the eeeio oi oSi iiSuiIuio VIII diso lenl a helping hand, taking advantage of the autocratic powers of the Louisi- ana commission. Much distress is in- evitable in the quarantined areas, and these areas may extend across three parishes, but Governor Heard and the commission are determined to stop if possible the march of the insect re- gardless of individual suffering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
War. Finances in the Far East,

If the war should last longer than six months, both Russia and Japan would need money from outside sources. Loans would have to be ne- gotiated, and both countries would en- deavor to float bonds Russia's bonded debt at present is $3,333 ,9S3, ,3SS the largest public debt in the world. About fourteen hundred millions of her debt is held by French peasants, and it is this large holding that creates a French sentiment in favor of Russia, when the liberty-loving people would naturally sympathize with Japan's ef- forts to prevent the domination of an autocracy. If Russia seeks new loan she will have to seek it in either France or Germany, and in the one or the other she probably could se- cure financial assistance.
 Japan's public debt is but s261, ,S57.- 143 or about thirteenth of Rus sia's debt. Japan is not rich coun- try, but it is snug and thrifty island empire, and Japanese loan could be placed in England, or probably in this country. Her exports nearly equal her imports, and she conducts her govern ment in peace times without incurrinp a deficit.
 The Novosti, published in St. Peters burg, says Russia starts into the present war with a war chest contain ing $320, 100000. This is doubtless true, but in war conducted 5000 miles from its base, even such sum will not last much beyond six months. Russia's necessary war expenses will readily be double those of Japan. Tho present debt of Japan is largely held at home, while none of Russia's. in debtedness is so held. It is not i'm probable that Japan could place at home a very considerable issue of bonds. All things considered Japan has the best of it from financial point of view.
 The paper currency of Russia had been reduced in 1903 to six hundred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Grover Cleveland.

''The fact that Tammany has formally launched It's boom for Grover Cleveland is significant" said democrat At the meeting of the general committee Of the Twenty-ninth assembly district or Ne" York Cleveland was announced as It's candidate for the democratic nomination at St. Louis. This was done after Dls- trict Leader Thomas E. Rush had held a conference with Charles F. Murphy, chief of Tammany Murphy had been paving the way for this action by giving out frequent interviews in which he hint.~ that the former President would be a very popular candidate in New York
 "John G. Carlisle, secretary of the treas ury in MT. Clevelands last administra- tion, and Charles s. Fairchild, secretary of the treasury during the latter part or Cleveland's first administration, live in the Twenty-ninth district and 1t Is said that they have promised to participate actively in the Cleveland boom. Fair child has not taken any part in politics since 1892 when he was chief lieutenant to the late William C. Whitney in look ing after Cleveland's interests in the Chicago convention in 1892"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Rural Free Delivery In Alabama

The latest reports show that MT. Bristow is establishing a large per centage of rural free delivery routes in the northern states, and small percentage in the southern states, par ticularly in Alabama. He is doing no better than the esteemed MT. Machen did.
 The truth is, the postoffice depart ment is not so much at fault as are the people in this state themselves. Except in MT. Clayton and MT. Bowies districts the people are not starting petitions and pushing the prelimina- ries of free delivery routes as they should do. They are not keeping step with the people of Georgia, to say nothing of the alert citizens of Iowa and other northern states. If the other seven districts in this state could be brought up to the enterprise shown in the second and fourth dis tricts, the state would soon be GOV cred with a network of rural free de- livery routes.
 Rural free delivery routes are ben eficial to newspapers, it is true, but they are equally beneficial to the farm CTS and merchants-to everybody in fact who lives along them, and an eff fort should be made to establish one thousand routes in this state, or about one hundred in each congressional dis trict. The fault lies not so much in the postoffice department. Our mem bers of congress are ready and willing. It is the people to be especially bene- fited who lack the needful enterprise and sense of organization and of or ganized effort. Let the sixty-seven counties in this state wake up. There should be at least fifteen routes in each county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
John I. Moroan.

The New York Sun, never a friend of the Nicaragua route, never a party supporter of our senior senator, leads the way in doing justice to the man who kept an isthmian canal in sight when it's advocacy was academic, and no one expected to live to see the work completed, or even begun. Through an ordinary lifetime he fought an uphill fight, a constantly losing fight, but he never wavered, and now when the digging of a canalis assured opponents as well as friends award him the foremost place.
 The Sun has won a warm place in Alabama hearts by it's timely apprecia- ton of Senator Morgan's mighty ef- forts. It correctly identifies him with the greatest work this government has ever undertaken-a work touching ev- cry part of the world, one, too, that will grow in importance as the years roll on. His efforts will result in tho shortening of all long routes, in the spreading of higher civilization. He will make the world smaller, by bring ing its parts in closer touch.
 As the Sun says, he forfeited none .H I,,A Ii T, very last he could not endorse the Panama project. He knew 1t was mi quitous, but he also knew that oppo- sition to it would not injure or stay building of an isthmian canal. The will of the people of this country had been brought up to the point where an isthmian canal seemed a necessity, and if the Panama proposition had been voted down, the Nicaragua plan would have been adopted.
 The Sun deserves the thanks of all Alabamians for it's noble, disinterested and unpartizan tribute to our senior senator. No doubt it's tribute will be seconded in every part of the country. It will be seconded wherever men can be found who admire courage and per sistent efrort and high capacity ex- erted year in and year out in behalf of a great enterprise. The honored name of Jonn Tyler Morgan is indeed inseparably connected with our great worlds work at the isthmus.