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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

Recently q worthy couple of Zurich,
who had been married for several
years, decided to get q divorce, and no
sooner had the court annulled their
marriage than they proceeded to show
their friends how rejoiced they We're
at the news. The two principals Went
arm in arm to a leading hotel, where
they ordered 4 supper for several
guests. and a few hours later 4 merry
party assembled there and did not
break UP until after midnight.
Those present say that the gentleman
who had just been freed from his wife
and who, by the way, paid for the sup
per was wonderfully gallant to her
during the entire evening, paying her
more attention than any other woman,
and that she, too. seemed just as hap-
Ply as though she had just been mar.
rieG
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
TeStin= u Razor.

The economical young man took his
razor to one of the best BARRIERS in
town to be honed Returning to get it,
he found it ready for him.
"I'll warrant that edge" said the
barber.
1T does look pretty sharp said the
man, and he began to feel of the edge
with his thumb.
But 1 won't warrant it if you do
that declared the barber. Its the
worst thing you could possibly do. You
might better cut your nails with it
than run your finger across the edge
once, or shave with it for month
There's nothing like knowing thing
or two" the barber added.-Exchange.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
The Ruby as a Fruit.

The people of Burma believe that
the ruby is q Kind OF fruit which viii
ripen if you give it time. They say
that most rt1bics 90 not ripen simply
because they are not allowed to do SO.
II J:ou waI.t to t.rIRan'' tie ruby III
your ring, according to the Burmese
idea, you must take your ring and
lay it in the sun for one month with
out disturbing it at all, and at the
end of that time it VIII be ripe" and
good to eat.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
Dfsraeli's Gorgeous Costume.

when DisraeL was Il young man he
once went on q vacation trip to Corfu
in this extraordinary costume: "A
blood red shirt with silver buttons as
big as siiiiings. an immense scarf for
girdle. full of pistols and dagsers, red
cap. red slippers, broad blue striped
jacket and trousers. His servant, en-
gagged for the occasion, wore 4 Name
luke dress of crimson and gold, with a
white urban thirty yards long and Il
saDer glittering like Il rainbow"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
ancient preservation of the peaa.

Ancient Preservation of the Dead.
Z Herodotus gives a good description of
the manner in which the early IIthioDi-
ans preserved their dead. Having thor
oughly dried the corpse, they pastered
it over with q paste made OF gypsum
and then painted the face and exposed
parts so as to make them look as nat
ural as possible. Dead bodies served
n this manner remained intact for
hundreds of years.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

"The impudence of that young broth
er of mine!" exclaimed Mrs. Nagger.
He just told me I was no chicken
when 1 married you"
We'll" replied her unsympathetic
husband, THAT'S true enough. You
weren't a chicken, We're you:"
NO, I was a goose."-Philadelphia
Press u.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
Two Pairs.

Mrs. Eecrton Blunt-But why did
you leave your last place? Applicant
couldn't stand the way the mistress
and master used to quarrel, mum. Mrs
e. B. (shocked)-Dear me- Did they
quarrel very much tben! Applicant
Yes, mum. When it wasn't me an
i'm it was me an. err
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
His wunderfngs.

Stranger-What wonderful tales old
Blinks relates! He must have been a
great traveller in his day. Natiye-He
was never outside the county in his
life, but, you see, his mind has wan
dered for years.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

Investigator understand the rela-
tives are disputing over the will. What
is the principal bone of contention?
Friend of the Family-Bone? Great
Scott, mister. He left 100000 of 'en.
Chicago Tribune
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
You Want the Best.

Are you going to spend your vaca-
ton somewhere out of town?
If so, of course you will want one
of your home papers to follow you.
Why not the West Virginian?
It's the best, and of course you want
the best, and it viii only cost you ten
cents per week mailed to any address
in the United States.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
A Serious Matter,

She--Are your intentions toward the
widow serious? He-Oh, veEy. am
going, If possible, to get out of marry
ing her.-Hlustrated Bits.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
PILES PILES! PILES!

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
VIII cure Blind. Bleeding, liberated
and Itching Piles. 1t absorbs the tu-
L mors. allays the itching at once, acts
I asa poultice, gives instant relief. DR..
q Williams Indian Pile Ointment is pre-
pared only for Piles and Itching OF
the private parts, and nothing else.
q Every box is guaranteed Sold by
druggists. sent by mail, for Soc and
S1.00 per box WILLIAMS MFG.
CO, Propr's, Cleveland, Ohio. n
Some nice lots on Hamilton Hi Tor
sale. at 4 good bargain: "a. "a. Ian
ham. e
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

Noggs-And "a cure for insomnia
is Physician facetiously)-An old
fashioned remedy is to count 500.
Noggs-yery good, but our baby can't
count.-HoIne Notes. 5
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
vanity, Not Love.

Eleanor-She is very fond OF him,
isn't she? Gladys-Well, I don't think
she's as fond of him as she is fond of
having people remark that he is fond
of her
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
Tickets,

SIXTY DAY Excursion Tickets,
final limit not later than December
Is, 1901, to be sold daily at rate of
S22.1O round trip.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

For illustrated folder, time table
and full information, call at Ticket
Office. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

III It Is considered that Japanese men
are among the best need 1eworlers in
the world, their only equals being the
women OF Russia.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

In order to reduce our stock Of
garden hosR we are giving special
price Of 10 per cent. or. J. Il. Halls
hardware store. IN x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

until December IS, 1904, to be sold
daily at the rate of s26.6O round trip.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

Some one viii get the hundred dol
lars Ia gold. IT is worth a guessing
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

y Peace is rarely denied TO the peace-
full Schiller. Ss3 S,tsss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
VARIABLE ROUTE 7

VARIABLE ROUTE EXCURSION
tickets, either season or sixty day,
will be sold going via one direct
route and returning via another direct
route, full information concerning
which can be obtained from Ticket
Agent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

Magnificent coaches, sleeping cars,
observation cars and uneXcelled dining
car service.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

S5S Muscular exercise increase q
II d Of glob Illes In It'll es Is lood s@
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

FIFTEEN DAY Excursion tickets,
to be sold daily at rate of $3.50 round
trip.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

Various forms OF excursion tickets
to ST. Louis, via Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad nof on sale from Fairmont
as follows:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
Parker and TIL II arifff.

| Kansas City Journal. ii
The Democratic platfe nm
Judge Alton b Parker is
cand idacy for: the E,resid sne YES
a vicious assault on American
policy which has done So iataeh
build up this country MT
powerful and prosperous nation IS
denounce protection as tine
of the many to enrich the few I'D
the platform There is no mis-
that statement. If Judge 3arEer
elected this fall and wi b him u Dem
ocratic Congress protection of nome
industries Will be assaiIed IN a
that Will upset bushes and lsil
perity In jiffy. I'f ea emory
American people is not so hort tE sltt
they have forgotten the@ sIne keless
chimneys, the closed shops 81 and
mics of idle and hung working men
that marked the era Of III
ing when Mr.. Cleveland was lead
the fight on projections If thes dc I
sire a return of these condit ions
way to get is easy and plain
dustrial stagnation and iRs hard times
speedy reach an i'm esst he IN
people viii take the tronbia ia
them by placing in control OF tile gessss
eminent MA part hich denonne
protection as robbery and
itself tofzwipe out the system .s s Ssss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

STOP-OvERS not exceeding ten
days at each point will be allowed at
Washington, Deer Park, Mountain
Lake Park, Oakland, Mitchell, Ind,
(for French Lick and West Baden
Springs, Cincinnati and Chicago
within return limit, upon. notice to
conductor and deposit of ticket with
Depot Ticket Agent Immediately
upon arrival.
STOP-OVERS not exceeding ten
days will be allowed at ST. Louis on
all one-way Except Colonists' Tick
cts to the Pacific Coast and round
trip tickets reading to points beyond
ST. Louis, upon deposit OF ticket with
Validating Agent and payment of fee
of s1.oO.
Three solid vestibuled trains are
run daily from New York, Philadel-
phia. Baltimore and Washington via
Parkersburg and Cincinnati to st.
Louis.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

- poreh seata ana lawn SWINE. "a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15
BALTIMORE & oA:o RAILROAD

To the WORLDS Fair-very Low Rates.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

Z L. Han Is giving q special price
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

N Some of the best Il3t ON q
aYsnna foT saI see
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-15

prices on suppIie L. s
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26

be no doubt that he said Il. MIR
Hanna himself was too honest IN such
matters ever TO have denied saying it-
The two men were always on the most
formal and distant personal terms after
that
When authorized charity solicitors
made the rounds of the senate for con-
trlhutions, Senator Quay. who was a
liberal glver used to say to them;
IAN right you may put my name
down, by the way, what are the others
giving Hanna, for instance?"
The charity solicitor would mention
the amount OF the ohio senator's do
nation,
You may put my name down for
twice that" Senator Quay would say,
THIS became so well known among
the charity solicitors that they finally
began to figure on getting just twice
the amount from Senator Quay as from
Senator Hanna and they were never
disappointed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
Valparaiso, chile.

Valparaiso. Chile.
The president has asked congress to
postpone the laws for the redemption
of paper currency until July 1907 and
20 provide for the admission after that
date of $s,oooooO paper guaranteed by
largely increaced gold reserve.
The conversion was to have been
carried out next January but the
postponement is asked for by the presl
dent because of the unpreparedness OF
the country and because a certain
amount OF the conversion fund was
used for urgent expenses when the
country was In grave danger of war
General approval is givtn TO the
presidents action.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
RUSSIAN ARMY IS
GOING TO PIECES
Detailed Account of the Demoralized d
Condition Of Russian Affairs
in Manchuria.

stration near Liao Yang, These cor
respondents are now with the Russian
forces south of here, but American
and British correspondents are not
permitted to see the lighting.
Vieeroy Alexieif has issued proc
lamation to the effect that all the
traffic on the Liao river south OF
Murkden must stop and that food
stuffs must be delivered TO the Rus
slams. According to native reports the
Russians are loosing thousands OF
horses from glanders.
Foreign military attaches who Wit
messed the fighting at Fengwangcheng,
declare that the Japanese artillery Is
superb and that the japanese army is
equal to the best of the European
troops,
The order of the American postal
department, issued early in May. to
send for Manchuria to New York and
thence through Europe, has caused
uneasiness among firms and individu-
ais with American business relations
as the Russian mail route is con-
considered wholly unsafe. If the
Japanese should cut the line Of COM
munication south of Murkden 1t would
result in the stoppage of all American
mail
There are 500 wounded at the Rus
sian camp three miles east OF Nlu
chwang. A few surgeons and mem
bers of the Red Cross arrived this
afternoon. Many more are needed
The local physicians are offering as
sistance but the Russians decline 10
receive their aid.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26

Niu Chwang, June "a. Go p, my
via messenger to Koupantzee,- The
Russians seem unable TO reform their
plans which have been upset by Gen.
eral Kuroh and are loosing interest
and heart in the struggle, The local
censor is not passing any oommunica-
tons The secret police are extra
diligent and it is extremely hazardous
to attempt to send out uncensored dis
patches.
Niu Chwang is filed with rumors Of
more fighting to the southwark. The
reports come from native sources. A
few Russian officers who talk guarded
" say the rumors are untrue but that
General Kuropatkin intends to make a
determined stand at Kaichou, where
many mines have been laid and
trenches constructed.
The field telegraph between Kaichou
and Niu Chwang which was finished
Wednesday, was cut in three places
last night and five miles of wire car
ried away. 1t is supposed to have
been the work of Chinese in pay Of the
Japanese. This is regarded as evil
dence that the Russian cannot hope
for the friendship of the Manchurians.
Large bands Of robbers are giving
the Russian outposts much trouble
Northwest of Niu Chwang. The Japa-
nese, it is said, havve supplied the
robbers with 1000 modern rifles and
much ammunition.
French correspondents from Murk-
den report that the japanese up TO
last last Monday had made no demon
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
-lohn II on Work,

The redoubtahle and only John L.
Sullivan Is credited with giving his
advice 10 two small boys who paid
homage at his shrine not long ago:
Boys, II you want TO get along. do
your work. Work II the only thing
that makes men happy and successful.
Don't be like boy whose father wrote
to the boys boss asking where his son
slept. The answer the man sent back
was:
I've don't know whore your son
sleeps at night: he sleeps In the shop
daytimes.'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
Some Timely Advice.

Down in Kentucky not long ago." I"
says Chicago travelling man, in the
Record Herald, Il saw In front OF a
store IN one OF the small towns a sign
which read: Paints. oils Hardware,
Books and stationery had rather
long and tedious trip before me. and
desiring something 10 read on the way.
/ went in, DO you happen TO have any
OF the vest pocket classics In stock |
asked the proprietor No, amt got
any OF them just now he replied, but
can show you hip-pocket Colts. II
thatll do. And II you'l take my ad-
wise you won't waste any money on II
vest pocket classic foh use IN these
parts"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
Railroad Man Promoted.

Fort Worth, Tex June 25.-J W.
Dean, formerly superintendent of the
Colorado & Southern railroad, has been
appointed to the position Of superin-
tendent of terminals of the Mexican
National railroad with headquarters
in the City of Mexico. The position
which Mr.. Dean is to fill is a new one
recently created and the duties, in a
measure, win be the same as those de-
volving upon Division Superintendent
Leech, who will be relieved.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
COMPARING FOSSILS.
University Professor Busy Among the
Bones.

6OneS.
Berkeley, Cal. June 25,-To compare
the latest discoveries in reptillan fos-
slls made by the eastern geologists.
with their famous prototypes in the
old world museum, Prof. John c. Mer-
riam head of the University OF Cali
fornia department of palentology Is
now working diligently In the great
geological museums OF England, Ger
many and France, minutely comparing
the material he has so recently un-
earthed with the older and well known
fossils there. The outcome of his
work will mean revelations concerning
the richness of the fossiliferous strata
of the far west beds, which rival the
greatest bone fields of Europe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
Morton Starts for Home.

New York. June 2s.--vice President
Paul Morton of the Santa Fe railway,
INST named secretary of the navy by
President Roosevelt, has started for
his home in Chicago after few houn
spent in this city on his way from
Washington. He was warmly con-
graduated by fellow railroad officials
upon his appointment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
Quay's Dislike Of Hanna.

1t is said now that Senator Quay
never forgave Senator Hanna for say
ing. at the time when the senate re-
fused to permit the Pennsylvania 10
take his seat on the appointment OF
the governor Of Pennsylvania, that the
country would be better off II Mr..
Quay We're to remain at Beaver.
1t was a rare thing for the tactful
Ohio senator to permit himself to utter
a remark like that, but there seems to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
WILLIAMS FOR CHAIRMAN.
Democrats Making Preparations for
Their Convention.

New York, June 25.-Members Of
the democratic national committee
now here say John Sharp Williams
democratic leader in congress, un-
doubtedly will be the temporary chair
man of the st. Louis convention and
will make the keynote speech. 1t is
expected that his selection win be rati-
fed when the national committee
gathers next week in st. Louis. Sen
ator Bailey Of Texas has been mem
toned for permanent chairman Of the
convention, but it is believed ito be
unlikely that both presiding officers
will be chosen from the south.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
MORE HOPEFUL FEELING.
Tone of Stock Market Better During
Past Week.

New York June 25.-The tone of the
stock market has reflected more
hopeful feeling in speculative circles.
Fluctuations have been narrow, how
ever, and business dull. A rise in
United States steel preferred had a
strong sympathet1c eject on the mar
ket. Opinions over crop prospects were
favorable and an average increase in
railroad gross earnings was reported.
The passing of the interest on the
Wabash debenture "A" bonds upset
sentiment considerably on Friday. Re-
dundancy of money forced some capi-
tai into the market for high grade
stocks and bonds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
PERUVIAN TRANSPORT WRECKED

All officers and Men on Board Were
Lost.
New York, June 25.--The Peruvian
transport Amazonas, has been wrecked
on the Amazon near the confluence of
the Napo river, according to Herald
dispatch from Rio Janeiro. The COM
mander and % soldiers were drowned
While negotiations between Peru and
Brazil are progressing there are more
disturbances in the contested zone.
Indians have raided the villages Of
Pomboalto and Maranhon. About 80
Inhabitants have been killed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26

II your cheat measure Is ~. a 81
coat would be a little uncomfortable
and would cause some comment among
your friends. ls your advertising sx.
pendlture cut too small for your busl.
ness chest measurement
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
DON'T co TO ST. LOUIS

'Tnl you call at or write TO the Chl-
eago. Milwaukee 4 ST. Paul Railroad
once 1884 Thlrt street.. Portland. ore
Low rates to all points east In eonnee.
tion with all transeontinentals.
II. 8. ROWE.
General Agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
rhs. ThrobbIna Headache

would quickly leave you II you used
Or. Kings New Life Pills, Thousands
OF sufferers have proved their match-
less merit for sick and Nervous Head
aches They make pure blood and
build up your health. Only IS cents;
money back II not cured. Sold by
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
EXTENSION OF FOREIGN DEBT.
Chile Puts OFF Redemption of Paper
Currency.

New York, June 25.-The budget of
1905 contains appropriations of S4,63O,-
600 for the extension of the foreign
debt, says Herald dispatch from
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26

See that your ticket reads via the
Illinois Central n. II. Thoroughly mod
ern trains connect with all transconti-
mental lines at SC. rsm and Omaha.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26
EREE Box WOOD.

Anyone wishing box wood may have
same free Of charge, provided they
will haul II away promptly.
TONGUE POINT LUMBER co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26

II your triends are coming ives, let us
know and we will quote them dlrcc,
the specially low rates now In effect
from all eastern points.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26

Any Information as TO rates. routes
ETC.. cheertully given on application.
u. II. TRuMeUlL, Commercial
Agent. lis Third street, Portland. or
j. c. LINDSEY. r. r. & p. A.. Ng
Third street. Portland. Or.
p. b. THOMPSON. r. a. p. A..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-26

The Grotto handles nothing but
straight liquors; no blended goods In
the house.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-03
parsifaI Reading

Tie drama Of Parsifal was read last
evening by the Rev Mr. Roberts at the
home of Mrs Il. M. Bisbee before the
Plhlomathian club and a number OF
invited guests. Hilekefs beautiful text
was used and was illustrated by selec-
tions an the piano by Miss Alice Averill
81 Goddard seminary, and portions were
sung, both in German and in English by
Miss Walker Of the seminary.
After the first act, a repast was serv
ed BIZ the hostess and succeeding this
tic last two acts were given.
Although the recital took marly four
hours, tile interest was sustained
throughout and seldom if ever has such
i musical treat been given IN Tins city
The Wagneiian music being exception
ally we'll played and sung.
The FIVE CHEF motifs were offered as
illustrations Of the spirit Of the play,
the motifs of the suffering OF Amfor-
tas, the Holy Spear, the Holy Grail, the
HundrY motif and the motif Of the Holy
Communion. In connection with this
last Miss Naker sang several eucharist.
|ie hymns.
The gathering broke up Al a late hour.