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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14
TEN MEN AWAITING THE HANG
MANS ROPE PLANNED a
METHOD OF ESCAPE FROM
STATE PRISON.
IA BRAVE MIGHT GUARD RAISED
ALARM AND THE MEN
BEL FAILED TO GET
AWAY.

- COLUMBUS; Ohio, June 14.-But
FOR the bravery of Guard S. E. Rich
ards, on duty at night at the Peni
.entiary Annex, the ten men await
ing death in the State prison might
now be at liberty.
IS Shortly before 1 o'clock this morn
ing, led by Moses Johnson the muir
derers made desperate effor. to es-
cape. johnson at that hour asked to
Sbe let out. of his cell to go to the
toilet room His cell is on the sec
Sond range end. When he reached the
ground floor he further asked to go
INTO the front room for some soda
RIO settle his stomach. Guard Rich
ards consented and Immediately Oh
opening the door of the front room
of the cage the prisoners in that
!; range rushed upon him and knock
ing him to the floor, sought to bind
and gag him. The guard made AIDES
sperate fight, however, and succeed
$ed In raising an alarm. He was br,l-
tally beaten, though not dangerously
hurt, before help arrived. Ben Wade.
with his hand on the guard IS throat
missed: Lie still ], we are going g
leave and get away. = gu make q
noise and wen kill 70
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14
.MOzARTERS AND
SENIORS THIS TIME.

the library The receiving line was
composed OF ex-meunbers and few
present members of the society. :
social hour was spent during which
many old school friends met each
other again, !. and many pleasant
events were recalled to memory
Delightful refreshments, consist
ing of ice cream and cake We're
served, and at the table the class
color, pretty bow of blue ribbon,
was pinned on each guest.
The program and reception was
free for any who desired to attend,
and a large number oartook of the
hospitality of the Mozarters. All
have words OF praise for the pleasant
way in which the time was spent,and
il was his own fault.
The Mozart Literary Society was
founded in 1875 by some students
who did not agree with the manage
ment of the Normal Lyceum, which
had been founded couple OF years
before From the time of founding
the society has steadily increased
until for several years past its mem
bers have passed the hundred mark
The literary societies are the life
of the school and more interest IS
taken in them in the Fairmont Nor
NAL than in any other school in the
State. Vive la societe de Mozart.
Class Day Exercises.
The usual large audience did not
greet the seniors in their class day
exercises at the Normal this morn
ing. Many people could not get away
from their business, but the ones
who did assemble in the Auditorium
were given a treat in the way OF
literary program. The class day pro-
gram is always looked forward to as
among the best of the commence
rnent exercises. The program this
morning was we'll rendered and de-
served much larger attendance.
The class, consisting of eight
young ladies' and three gentlemen,
came in to a march by A1acArthur's
orchestra. Bishop PenIck gave Is a
short talk Introductory to his prayer
which was Z Followed y selection:
from the sorcnestr
81 The program was then ken up.
Miss Teresa Catherine Fetty pres:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14
HEARST WILL FIGHT
THEM TO A FINISH.
GEN [ RY
THE POPULAR CIRCUS WILL BE
IN FAiRMONT JULY
SECOND.

The Gentry Bros. big dog and pony
show will exhibit in this city on Jul
ly Cd This organization has made
several visits to Fairmont, and each
year has increased in size and given
a much better performance. inns
year it is among the big ones. II re-
uuires nine railroad cars to transport
it, and carries over hundred people.
The railroad officials here have re-
ceived its itinerary, which gives the in
formation that the circus will reach
here early on the morning of July
Cd The first advertising car will put
in an appearance in few days, and
it will be then that the small boys
and girls will begin saving their pen
MES to enable them to go and see
this excellent show, as they well re-
member the former appearance of
this organization The location for
the tents has not yet been decided
upon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14
THE MOZART SOCIETY GAVE A
ROYAL RECEPTION AND EN-
TERTAINM EMIT TO THEIR
FRIENDS LAST NIGHT.
THE SENIOR CLASS DAY ExER-
cISES WE'RE MUCH ENJOYED
LYCEUM BANQUET COMES
TONIGHT.
MORNING WILL BE
REGULAR y. COMMENCEMENT
DAY EXERCISES.

The Mozart Literary Society enter
full manner, Notwithstanding the fact
that the speaker of the evening, Hon.
Harvey w. Harmer, of Clarksburg,
was not present. For some reason or
other Mr., Hammer did not appear,
making the program! shortS and dis
appointing to the audience Attorney
BENJAMIN F. Ramage. of this city,
gave a short talk in place OF Mr.. Har-
mer. and he was followed by several
other ex-1nembers of the society.
The program opened with the
beautiful selection, "For all Eter-
nity," pleasingly sung by Miss Wipp-
lnger, who has made herself IA
nous here by her singing within the
past week. Miss Wipplinger GER
+tainly understands music and has
completely mastered her{voice. The
Accompaniment was played by Miss
Flo Clayton, who is recognized as
one of the leading pianists in our
city.
read by Miss Alta Smith, followed by
Miss Pansee Ramage in 90 9eh-us.
Each of these young ladies' has won
reputation as a reader, and the au-
dience; was very much pleased with
their work last night.
Miss Wipplinger then sang again,
this time in German. This was well
received although not well under
stood: AS ,ansencore she played a pt:
ano solo, proving herself . master OF
instrumental as wen as vocal music:
N After the tai rs sci ven by At q orney
Ramage and others, the large crowd
in8 attendance went to he second
floor. wherea reception was held in
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14
ME NOW CLAIMS go OF THE , s41
IHsTRucTED DELEGATES
To.THEslLLINols STATE
CONVENTION.
THE HOPKINS FACTION IS SEAT
EDSIN FRONT OF THE Hall
PRoTEcTED BY a PLA-
room OF POLICE.

3 SPRINGFIELD, Ill, June 1.-THE
zorce supporting John Hopkins won
me first significant fight in the pre-
IIminary5 convention proceedings at
the meeting of the committee last
night which selected Frank K. Quinn,
Ssof Peoria, for temporary chairman OF
the convention.
CONGRESSMAN Rainey, of Carrol1ton,
"a Hearst man, was turned down by
vote Of % to IL. This is regarded as
-sisnib cant as the foreboding of what
\ promises to be a bitter fight between
sahe Hopkins forces and the Hearst
Dunlap faction. A stormy time is i'll
prospect if the Hopkins contingent
attempts to run things with high
hand, and by gavel rule oyyerJurn
what is claimed by the Hearst men to
be the will of the majority The
Hearstafac is claiming go in
structed delegates to the convention
This may be altered by the report OF
the minority subcommittee on creden-
tails The total number of delegates
to the convention is 1,341.
The contention in the convention
promises in measure as stormy
scenes as were enacted by the Repub-
1ican convention in session here two
weeks ago The Chicago faction con-
trI1Ied by Hopkins is seated at the
front of the hall, They are protect
ed by platoon Of police. The dele
Gates from outside of Cook county
VIII be seated, according to arrange
smenB Of the State convention. The
ELECTION of governor as well as the
state ticket depends on the outcome
of the faction that Will be in control.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14

INVESTS IN PRoPERTaIA lsos
RAIN, OHiO-H EsN tLL BIZ I'd
a. NUMBER OF oUSEs FoR
SALE NICE. sssss

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town of Lorain. o., where I'll ited
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DESPERATE MEN TRY
TO ESCAPE. DEATH

4 AT the same time Wade tried 10
tie the guards legs fast with piece
of bed sheeting. While this was go
ing on johnson and other prisoners
including Philip Nagle Otis, Love
land and Others, were seeking to find
the key to the door which leads di-
rectly from the annex into the east
yard.
1t was evidently the intention of
the men to find the key, unlock The
door and scale the walls by means OF
ropes.
Guards Hagar and Chambers, On
duty in the east hall heard the COM
motion and came running to the an
mex. With duplicate keys which they
carried to this section they quickly
sprang inside the big cage and res
cued Richards from his perilous po-
sition.c.
In another moment other guards
were also on the scene, and the dis
appointed murderers, seing that the
attempt had failed, suffered them
selves to be locked UP without resist
ance. 1t is not known definitely
whether all the men were implicated
in the plot. It is thought however
that most Of them had some part IN
it although AL Wade, Charles Slim.
mel, Mike Schiller and Dutch
Fisher. seemed not to be- especially
interested.
Harmon, Johnson, Nagles and Ben Ben
Wade Swere all dressed and ready TO
leave Some Of the hers were par,
tally dressed when the guards = found qua
them None Of the prisoner; were
armed
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14

: u q 90 Go o
ldent of the class; in a short speech,
expressed the sorrow of the class in
thinking OF this their last class ex-
ercise.
The subject Of Miss Mary Morgan's
Grafton was. Pussy Wants a Cor
ner. This subject. trifiing though
ii may seem, was handled in a clas-
steal way and proved that things are
not always what they seem. MISS
Morgan has been successful ass a
reader and her Grafton showed that
she understands that line of work
THE Riddles Story" was the Sc
lection Of Miss Ethel Ice, who has ap-
peared before = F'airmont audiences
several times previous. She recites
well and always pleasess her audi
enCe
"Reminiscences was the paper
read by Miss Mary A. Prickett- She
gave the history of the class, bring
ing in such jokes as added to the
real interest shown by the audience.
Miss Harriet L. Steele gave an ore
ton on the subject Know Thy
self" which was quite instructive
and was well delivered.
Music on the Rappahannock was
the selection read by, Miss Ethel
Grim to the soft strains of medley
of our old melodies played by her
sisters Miss Burhl Miss Grim has
made great progress in her elocu-
ton and her readings are added to a
great deal by her personal beauty.
The audience was then enlivened
by a beautiful rendition of Dixie
Girl" by MacArthur's orchestra
Verd Peterson was the class poet
and his production was no mean one.
His lines shovel hard study in the
preparation thereof. and he is to be
commended for his efforts.
Andrew Fred Shroyer's Grafton
was "An Appeal for Our Alma Ma
ter" in which he recited the history
of the Fafraont Normal and made an
eloquent appeal for its remaining at
its present location. Mr.. Shroyer is
becoming recognized as an orator
and his Grafton was we'll prepared
Miss stella Mae Bosworth read
..Her Coming Out in her usual pleas
ing manner. Miss Bosworth gradu-
sates in eIocution tomorrow having
completed the course as prescribed
by Miss simmons, instructor in that
department. Miss Bosworth has
great talent in this line. and will soon
be among our States leading readers.
Earle W. Lawrence read the Last
VIII ana Test ament &, which had been
continue 81 6 page9
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14
Many Interesting and Entertaining Exercises.

& - f is f eV.-Js
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14

AZ special meeting Of the ity Corn
ell viii be held toni ght for y he p1,rs
pose of Ofdcer Gould, hearing for
his supposed mIscondu " hiie5 on
duty on the nigh OF May 2 some
other business may be brough up 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14
May &c Insane.

Maude Jones .albibc1 too freely
again last night and as a result she
Eound herself in the city lookup this
morning. She got a little too noisy
and the police wese called. This
morning she was not in fit condi-
ton to appear he:ore, Ills Honor and
was left in Jail. Hs.-raEt may pc
sworn out for her on An insanity
charge, as it is claimed that she acts
sIlueer at times.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14

The Loyal Circ!c of the" kins,s
Daughters will have charge Q: the
merry-go-round roniG:nt- Watch fer
the balloon which VIII be sent up
from the grounds.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14
!.
ALL Ml.EG CO.

!. DETROIT, Mich, June
!. special from Port EIiron
!. that all the masters and
j. residing IN that eli brsa u: ~
!. from the union toni sht and satartl.ss.
!. to take out their boats Fear-ssss.
!. that the strike is 1ostSis the iIll-s IS
+ pelling motive. =:
!.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-11-30
White Rock Whitt1ings.

R4v. P. Miller of Rio, W. Va., FOR
merly pastor of the Lutheran
churches in the lower part of the
Fork, is now viaiting his daughter,
Mrs Z. w Dfeher, and other friends
and former practitioners around Sell
wood He preached last Sunday at
st. Miehaeps His many friends
will be pleased to know that he en-
joys good health and is we'll pre-
served.
Mrs Dr.. 81, M Julian of st. Louie,
Mo-, has jlss visited Mrs. s. c. Bal
lentine of White Rock She is now
with her father, Rev. J. d. BowIes,
of Coronaca.
Rev. 3. j Sox of Lenoir college,
Hickory, N. c., has accepted call tc
become pastor of st. Peters and St.
Johns churches of Rightwell and
viii begin his pastoral labors Jan. l,
1905.
MIR. Henry W. Fulmer has just re-
turned from Knoxville, Tenn, where
he has held position in the bureau
OF pensions. he will DOW settle
down to farming at his old home
Iear Spring Hill. S. G. B.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-11-30
Administrators Sale.

ON THE 18th DAY OF DECEMBER
" next, beginning at 10 O'Clock a: m.,
at the late residence of James W. Kam-
iner, deceased, in the county Of Lexlng-
ton and State of South Carolina, | will
sell at public auction to the highest
bidder, all of the personal property be-
longing to the estate OF the SAID James
W. Hammer, deceased, consisting OF:
One horse, two mules, COWS, hogs, two
buggies, two wagons, oats, wheat, corn,
fodder, hay, about eight bales OF cotton,
cotton seed, reaper and mower, farming
implements, household and kitchen
furniture. Sc, &C. Terms OF sale
CASH.
MRS, LIZZIE HAMMER,
Admrx. Estate Of Jas. w. kaminer.
Nov. 20, 1904. IVA
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Marriage Bells.

The attractive home of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Derrick on Main street,
Lexington, 5 G, on the evening of
November %, 1904. was the scene
Of the interesting and beautiful mar
riage of Miss Eva D5rrlck and Mr.. J.
SIMON Caughmsn.
The parior where the marriage
was solemn'zed Was beautifully dec
grated wlth delicate net work of
vines OF ivy, ferns and chrysanthe-
NUNS.
Miss Lula Kaminer, who presided
at the piano, rendered in 3 sweet
and impressive manner, Lohengrin's
wedding march, to which the bridal
party entered. Two sweet little
girls dressed in white Batiste, trim
med in lsce and ribbon, Misses Pear
Florence Caughman and Sarah Mill
dred Berley, carrying tiny baskets Of
rare f overs, scattered their fowery
and fragrant contents in the psth of
the bride
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. j. G Graichen, of the Lutheran
church.
The fair and charming bride was
go1ned in white chiffon, trimmed in
,ibbon and carried q bouquet Of
white chrysauthemums, her favorite
flowers. The gallant groom was
astired in black with white vest and
gloves.
At the close of the marriage SER
vice the host of relatives and friends,
who witnessed the nuptials, poured
in their congratulations and good
wishes upon the bride and groom.
The popularity OF the bride was
testified to by the numerous gifts
whose beauty dazed the vision. An
elaborate reception was given the
BRIDE and groom the morning sue
ceed,ng the marriage day by the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Nj. Canghmsp, at their splendid
country home near Lexington.
The groom takes his lovely bride
to his handsome new. residence on
West Main street where they will
make their future home.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-11-30

President Roosevelt has visited the
st. Louis Exposition. During his
trip to and fro and while at St.
Louis he was closely guarded by
detectives.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-11-30
For Sale.

T WILL OFFER FOR SALE AT
/ public auction on the 29th day # Nov
enlber, 1904, at my place Oh Hollow
Creek. corn, fodder, farming imple-
ments. buggy, wagon, COW and calf,
mare, work mule and llule colt and
other articles to the highest bidder
lw6pd. WALLER SHEALl.
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Final Discharge.

N1OTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
~ persons interested that [ will apply to
the Hon George s Drafts Judge OF Pro-
bate in and tor the County OF Lexington.
State Of South Carolina, on the 23th day OF
DAcembe., 1904, fer Il final discharge as
Guardian of the Estats OF Mary q, Al
bert H :. and Alma Z. Hsrlnan minors
MARY n HARNAN. Guardian.
November 2S l9 a. 4wI.
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Wednesday, Noyemeber 80, 1904.

We notice that soue of the public
roads of the county are in bad con-
dition, and our information is that
the fault lies mainly with the over
seers.
The chaingang has put many Of
the roads in excellent condition and
they only require little work on
the part of those charged with hav-
ing them repaired to keep them so
Il is apparent that some of the road
overseers are not paying proper at
tention to having them worked at
the proper time. 1t should be a
rule of the overseer to warn out per-
sons subject to road duty as soon as
the roads are in need of repair and
see that they sre worked. A stitch
in time saves nine, and hole filed
mp will save the wear and tear of
many vehicles, the side bitches
should be cleaned out and the dirt
and trash thrown on the road bed.
Let the roads be worked while they
can be.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-11-30

President Roosevelt is convinced
that the time for a revision of the
tariff has come and will probably
call an extra session of Congress
whether the tariff is touched or not.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-11-30

The Spartanburg Gun Club bas
indicted several local dealers for in
tringement of the game law in ofer-
ing for sale partridges.
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Trespass Notice.

ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY
Aforbidden tohunt, fish, haul wood
or treSpaSS in any manner whatever,
upon our lands. The law will be Wig
orouslv enforced. 6pd
D. H. WHEELER, L. G. WHEELER,
in. AMICK, JAS. 4. AMICK.
J. H. KOON.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.
Court of Common Pleas.

Court of Common Pleas.
G.. A.. Shealy, Plaintiff,
against
R. E. Taylor and Mary Taylor, Defen-
dants.
Summons. For Relief. Complaint
Served)
To the Defendants R.. E. Taylor and
Mary Taylor:
VOU> ARE HEREBY SUMMONED
/ and required to answer the complaint
in this action Of which a copy is here
with served upon you, and to serve a
copy of your answer to the said COM
plaint on the subscribers at their office
at Lexington, S. c., within twenty days
after the service hereof; exclusive OF
the day of such service and if you fail
to answer the complaint within the
time aforesaid, the plaintiff i'll this ac
ton will>apply to the Court for the re-
lief demanded in the complaint.
THURMOND & ZIMMERMAN,
Plaintiff s Attorneys.
To R. E. Taylor and Mary Taylor, non
Resident Defendants:
You will please take notice that the
summons and complaint in the above
entitled action was filed iu the office Of
the Clerk of Court for Lexington county,
in the State of South Carolina, Oh the
26th day of November, 1904, and is now
on file in said Office.
THURMOND & ZIMMERMAN,
Plaintiff 5 Attorneys.
Attest: d.
fSeal.) SAMUEL B. GEORGE,
G. G.. @. P.
November 80, 1904. 6w9.
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Warning.
Trespass Notice.

ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY
n notified not to trespas> in any man
ner whatever, upon my lands. The
law will be enforced against all persons
so doing. 6pd DAVIS CAN'T.
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H. A. Fry, Defendant.
To the Defendant:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED
i and required to answer the COM
plant in this action of which copy is
herewith served upon you, and to serve
COPY of your answer to the said COM
plant on the subscriber at his office in
Lexington, S. c., within twenty days
after the service hereof, exclusive Of the
day of such service. and, if you fail to
answer said complaint within the time
aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action Will
apply to the Court for the relief demand
ed in the complaint
r. c.. STURKIE,
Plaintiffs S Attorney.
To the Defendant, H. A. Fry:
You will please take notice, that the
summons and complaint in this action
are this day duly filed in the office Of
Clerk of Court Of Common Pleas and
General Sessions for Lexington county,
South Carolina. and unless you answer
the same within the time required by
law the plaintiff Will apply to the Court
for Judgment against you by default.
T. G.. STURKIE,
Plaintiffs S Attorney
Attest:
(Seal.) SAM'L B. GEORGE,
Clerk Of Court.
Nov. 80, 1904. 6w9
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-13
Is HEAD OF
fine CATTLE :~

Among which are many that are re-
gistered on the Holstein-Friesian Asso-
citation of America. Others are entitled
to registry. Four Holstein Bulls. One
Jersey Cow.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-13
SUICIDE Or MURDER

Sheriff Melvin of Dover, was notified
by relative of an unfortunate Young
girl that the reported suicidal death Of
Miss Estelle Allaband should be investi-
gated. The young woman had been
found dead in the garret of Albert w,
Powell's house with her throat cut on
Tuesday and Coroner Abbott of Kent
County, held an inquest Wednesday and
a verdict of suicide was rendered. Thurs.
day morning State Detectives Ratledge
and Francis arrived in Dover upon in
structions OF the Attorney General and
accompanied Sheriff Melvin to the Pow
ell home, which is on the Warren farm.
two and half miles west of Bowers
Beach. As soon as they saw the victim
they pronounced it murder OF the foulest
and most horrible manner. The Young
woman, who was considered good look.
ing, was cut and hacked in a horrible
manner, pieces of flesh even being cut
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-13

from her body. Her throat was cut from
right to left, both arms had from 25 to 35
cuts and stabs, undoubtedly received in
defending herself. There were three
horrible cuts on top of her head and the
face was bruised and mashed until she
was unreeognizable.
A. W. Powell told the officers that
when he left home Tuesday the girl was
at the tub washing. He returned from
Wyoming late in the afternoon, and as
Estelle was not seen, he asked for her
whereabouts. Mrs. Powell said she had
not seen her since morning and did not
know where she was. After quite a
search he found the lifeless body in the
attic of his home.
The officers have secured great deal
of evidence and will likely make an ar
rest to-day. The girl is the daughter of
Theodore Allaband and sister of Mrs.
Alfred w. Williams. She has made her
home with Mr. and Mrs. Powell since
childhood.