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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16
Gets Worse Instead of Better.

The Professions and promises of the
Democratic party, during the past
tOrty-thrCc Years, and the absence of
all performance are as notorious as
ever. They show the lack of ideas
or purpose. but abound in hypocritical
dogmas and natulenr pretenses. 1t has
''reversed' itself on almost every i'm
Dortant National measure and brought
upon itself the ridic,iIe of ri-ht-think-
ing people. AprOpoS OF this deplOrablc
condition in the party. Mr. Dooley"
proposed the followin" want adj, a
little while before The St Louis CON
vcntion:
''WANTED-A good. active. ener-
getic DimmEcrat, sthrOng IL lung an
limb: must be in favor " sound
money, but not TOO sound: an anti
impeeryalist but f'r noldin' onto what
we've got: an inimy OF thrusts, but
friend iv organized capital: a sym
pathizer with tn crushed an down
throdden people. but not be amy
means hostile to vested INTERESTS:
must advocate sthrilles, sover'mint be
Injunction, free silvr. sound money.
%reenbacks, a single tax, a tariff fr
rivinoo. tn CONSTRUCTION to follow tn
flag as far as it can, an no farther;
civil service rayform iv tn la'ads in
o1nce, an all tn great an GLORIOUS
principles Nv our great an gloryous
party, OF amy great an sloryous
parts thsrsof He must be akelly at
homo In Wall stprSt am tn stock
yarTs, IN III parlors ~ TIL r-rich an
3R Kitchens Nv tn poor"
Cfevohatr1tsn and Democracy
During ClGvelanps administration
opr National debt increased a half
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16

Account Pennsboro Fair, September
10, IA, IS, 16-Via Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad.

Tickets will be sold and good going
on all trains of above dates from Park
ersburS, Fairmont, Grafton, Buckhan-
non, Clarksburg and intermediate sta
lions, at one fare and a third for the
round trip, no rate less than fifty
cents. Tickets good returning until
September II, 1904, inclusive.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16
BALTIMORE G. OHIO RAILROAD.
Cheap Excursions to the ST. Louis
Worlds Fair Every "Wednesday
In August, September and o.
tober-OnIy $500 Round
Trip From Fairmont.

Tickets will be good going in
coaches only on specified trains.
Returning, tickets will be good in
coaches only on all regular trains,
leaving st. Louis not later than ten
days, in Guiding date of sale.
Call on ticket agent for time of
train and full information.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16
BALTIMORE G. OHIO r. r.
To the Knights of Pythias Biennial
Encampment Louisville, KY
Very Low Rates For the
Rround Trip.

Tickets on sale August -, 13, IA, Is,
good returning leaving Louisville not
later than August 31st, 1904.
Stop-overs allowed at specified
points in each direction.
Get details from ticket agent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16

AS comfortable as the Droverbial
SlOves-Dorothy Dodd Shoes for wom-
Ell. C. B. Highland. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16

Ice cream freeZers, ccoQuet sets, re-
frgerators and garden hose at very
low prices, at J. L. Halls, the leading
hardware store, Fairmont.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16

Remember, you will find the largest
lines OF washing machines, wringers,
tubs, &C., carried in the city at J. L..
Halls Hardware EtorA <
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16

Paint pride 10 ours IN tustIhnble
measure. because we carry Heath &
Milegan's beat prsparsd paint. aud
satisfaction 10 guaranteed by Its use.
]. 1. Halls szaravars Store *
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16
f., NJ. AND II. BRANCH.

ARRIVES.
No. 50.-Pitts burg Accom- n 100 P. NJ.
No. 4.-Pitts burg Accon'n 9:55 P. NJ.
DEPARTS.
No. 3.-Pittsburg Accom'n 7:5O A. NJ.
No. 51.-Connellsville Ac'm 2:1O P. NJ.
No. SO leaves daily for Morgantown
at sos p. NJ. No. 81 arrives from Nor
gantown at 6:55 a. NJ, daily except Sun
day: at 500 A. NJ. Sunday only.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16

Hats, Shirts, Collars and Ties at c.
3. Highlands. y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16

Some OF the best lots on Fairmont
avenue for sale. See H. H Lanham
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16

Croquet is a pleasant pasdme. Rnp-
cure set at J. L. Halls hardwgse
Deoro. 8
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16

Y An sorts sonuoa novelt1ss.
dettG.s. ~ IS 81.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16
HEONONGAH DIVISION.

No. 5.-Arrives at Fairlnont 5:35 P. M.
No. 1.-Arrives at Fairmont 1910 P. NJ.
No. 3.-Arrives at FairmOnt 7:45 A. NJ.
No. 2.-Leaves FairmOnt... ITO A. NJ.
No. 6.-Leaves Fairmont.. 1853 P. M.
No. 4.-Leaves Fairmont. 9:55 P. M.
All trains are daily except Nos. 5
and on the F., NJ. and P. branch,
which are daily except Sunday.
For sleeping car reserv ations and
information concerning tickets and
rates. consult
T. B. HENDERSON,
Ticket Agent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16

All kinds book satchela. book stsqas.
SIC. Burdette's. n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16

cfevohzr'fsn and Democracy
DURING Glsvelenps administration
Our National debt increased a half
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-16

Designated Depository of the United
States and State of West Virginia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-09

opposition to the minority report and
sustaining the action Of the credentials
committee The delegation Is con
trollcd by the unit RI le. Radical dele
gates started turmoil which forced
the chair To recognize n demand for a
poll of the delegation. Then was had
n roll call within a roll call. which
showed that the chairman had been
warranted in casting The solid vote for
the credentials rcporl The remaindcr
of the call showed the convention Ia
he overwhelmingly in favor of adopt.
ing the report of the credentials com.
mittcc. New York's solid vote gave
the committee the votes needed to as
sure il victory and a defeat for Mr..
Brvan.
The report of the committee en- per
manent organization was made. Mr..
Williams named Senator J. w. Bailey.
" Texas. and Representative Cochran
rs committee to escort Representa-
tive Champ Clark to the platform to
assume the craftsmanship Mr.. VIII
liams said in yielding the gavcl that
he was not reluctant to part with it.
and his sigh of relief when his labors
were over showed he was in earnest.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-09
BRYAN And PARKER
WILDLY C..EERED
Enthusiasm at Democratic COnven.
ton Breaks All Bounds.
DEBATE ON CONTESTED SEATS

ST. Louis. July S.-The Democratic
national convention adopted IA" report
Of the committees on rules. crcdcn
tials and permanent organization. Dur
Ing the day several speeches were
made. chict of which was William.
Jennings Bryan's effort to overthrow
the report of the credentials commit
tee and seat cOntcsting delegates from
Illinois. The controversy was ended
by the rejection q; the minority report
of the committee by vote of 6i1 nays
To 299 ayes. Though Mr.. Bryan 3
speech and his appearance on the
floor of the convention was cheercd far
beyond any previous demonstration. it
made few votes. The alignment of del
egates proved the correctness OF pre-
vious estimates of the division be
tween those who favor the radicals
and those who are supporting the con
servative element. which is now in
control.
When the result of the contest was
announced the report of the commit
tee ON permanent organization was
made. Representative Champ Clark.
who was chosen permanent chairman.
addressed the convention. He had pre-
pared and furnished to the press n
speech of great length. The hour was
SO late when he gained the platform.
however. that he spoke about $40
words and left his audience To read the
remainder
The ovation given to Mr.. Bryan was
one of the greatest ever transpiring at
any of the notable events for which
the immense Coliseum is famed. II
was begun before the afternoon ses-
sion of the convention had been called
to order. and continued for II minutes
with so much furor that Temporary
Chairman Williams and all of his as
sistants. including 100 policemen.
were unable TO restore order. Quiet
came from the convention only after
the Parker forces joined in and by per-
sistent efforts turned the tide by a
counter demonstration for the New
Yorker. so that the favorite candidate
for the nomination for president finally
reaped the harvest of enthusiasm sown
for Mr.. Bryan.
The nomination of Judge Parker for
president is assured beyond any pos 81
bility of defeat
When Mr.. Bryan entered the conven-
tion hall at about the hour the convon-
ton was TO be called To order. the first
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-09

The confusion in the hall was unprcce-
dented. Strone-lunsed admirers of the
Nebraskan openly left the seats in the
spectators reservation and masSed
about the Nebraska delegation The
noise ol the demonstration increased
In volume even after il seemed the
limit of endurance must have been
reached. All other displays Of IN
thusiasm Mere dwai.,.i in comparison.
Then II was that Tie conservative
forces turned To the aid of the chair.
They started applause for Parker. His
name on a purple banner proved al
most as magnetic as Bryan in the
flesh From one idol To another the
gathering turned.
The Georgia delegation carrying the
Parker banner. marched Ia the plat
form. and the cheering was inc 'oased.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-09
RUSSIANS DRIVEN BACK
Japs Swarm Over Mountains and Ad
vance On kai Chou.

TIA Tche Kiao. July S-The Japanese
swarmcd over the mountain crcsts and
advanced on kai Chou. comp ling
General Chirikom. with the center Of
the Russian vanguard. tn fall back \
whole brigade OF Japanese. with
masses of cavalry. followed and occJI-
pied the village Of NanTay. driving
out two companies of Russian infantry
and two companies of Cossacks. who
were entrenchcd there. The Japanese
arrived within five miles oi Kai Chou.
II was then nightfaIl General Sam
sonoff made a heroic attempt to check
the Japanese. galloping ont with guns
to shell the Japanese left. and inilict-
ing great loss on them. hut fearing
that his retreat would be cut of. he
fell back and is now holding Kai Chou.
General Chirikoff'S force is stationed
southeast of Kai Chou The plans of
the Japanese remain mystery To the
Russian commanders
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-09

Temporary Chairman of the Demo-
cratic National Convention.
sound of applause from the Nebraska
delegation drew everybody's gaze in
that direction. As though To make up
for their tardiness in their welcome to
Mr.. Bryan of Wednesday. the assem-
blage cheered wildly. That there
should be no misunderstanding in re
gard to who was the object of the ova-
ton. the Nebraska delegates wrenched
from the floor the standard marking
their location in the hall and waved
the banner high above all others. That
was signal for Mr.. Bryan's following
to congregate about their leader.
Adopting the Nebraska delegations S
example other anti-Parker states tore
loose their standards and rallied about
Mr.. Bryan.
Wild Cheers For Bryan.
For a short time some degree of
organization was maintained among
the majority of delegates. but the
sight of great human walls forming
the galleries. shouting themselves
hoarse. throwing and waving hats.
umbrellas and coats. and many per
sons on the elevated platform yelling
and motioning announcement. proved
too much for the more orderly dele
gates to withstand. They joined with
the demonstrativc ones. until the thun-
derous applause was converted into a
deafening roar.
As the applause opened. Temporary
Chairman Williams. who was ready ia
call the convention Ia order. started
in to subdue il with his gavel Soon
that was drowned out completely See
ing that he was getting no aid from his
fellow convention officials. Mr.. vii
liams contented himself with n de
sultory pounding with his heavy NAL.
let. which could be seen. but not heard
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-09
JAPS CLOSE TO PORT ARTHUR
Have Formed a Complete Gordon
About the Besicued Fortress.

NOCub lUC OCStSyCu EOItTCSSs y
Cheiuo. July S.-Chincsc who ar
rived here from Port Arthur say the
Japanese forces have formed a com
pletc Gordon around the land side OF
the town and that they are occupying
all the commanding hills. including
Void mountain within a radius OF
seven miles OF the Notifications
The Chinese say that two large war
ships are missing from the squadron
which went out from Port Arthur on
June %. and that the Russian battle
ship Sevastopol was damaged on that
day.
In the fighting which occurred on
July for the possession of one of the
hills northeast nj Port Arthur. the
Russians lost according IN Chinese re-
ports. loo men killed and ~ wounded.
Fifty Chinese were sent ont to bring
In the Russian dead and wounded.
The japanese. having occupied tho
second range oi hills around Port Ar
thur are now massing mon TO march
upon the Russian marine camp that
commands tho principal pass through
the hills. which is directly back of
Port Arthur. This camp is considered
vital to tho safety of the fortress. and
il is guarded. according 10 the Chinese.
by 20.ooo marines and sailors. In the
Chincsc-.IapancSc war the Japanese oc-
cupicd this camp for several days he
fore they took possession of Port Ar
thur
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-09
SATURDAY, 7 A. M.
PARKER
THE MAN!
Gets $50 Votes on First
Ballot. Unanimously
Nominated.

Judge Alton B. Parker OF
New York was nominated
by the National Democratic
convention last night. He
rec eived o59 votes on the first
ballot. Amid an unparalleled
scene of wild enthusiasm his
nomination was made unani-
nous.
The Vice Presidential can.
didatc will be nominated today
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-09
Jan Gunboat Sunk ev Mine.

WASHINGTON. July S.-The Japanese
legation has vccivcd the following ca
belgram from Toxic:
Admiral Togo reports that on July
omr gunboat Kaimon. while in a spc-
cial mission in the waters outside of
Talienwan in a dense fog. struck a
Russian mine and sunk. Three Off
GERS. including Commander Taxa
hashi and 10 petty officers and men
are missing. The rest were saved"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-09
Pensions.
Merchant Marine.

Merchant Marine.
We denounce the ship subsidy bill re-
Gently passed by the United States SEN
ate as an inipuitous appropriation Of pub
lie funds for private purposes and u
wastcful. illogical and useless attempt to
overcome by subsidy :hc distractions
raised by Republican legislation to the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-09

production Thereon adding two t:.",Isand
million dollars to the world supply. ~
which seven hundred million falls to the
share of the United States. has contribute
ed To the maintenance, of a money STAN
dard of value. no longer open to qucs-
ton. removing that issue from the field
of political contention.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-09
The Money Question

The discoveries of gold within the past
few years and the great increase in the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-09

-MeSsrS. Calvin Il. Tavlnr aud John
w Station. ATTORNEYS. will sell several
pieces of valuable real estate nj three
o'clock. todav saturday in front of
Atlantic Hotel. Berlin So" III" advrr
tisrment which appears on the second
page of the MESSENGER today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-25
HE WANTS THE REWARD
Attorney Durant Has Filled Applica-
 tion for James Ferguson.

Attorney H. R. Durant filed an ap- plication with the superior court to day for the statutory reward for givr ing information leading to the arrest and conviction of parties for horse stealing. In this case the parties were Victor J. Handel and Joseph Brennan. who last week in the superior court received 8 jail sentence for stealing q horse and buggy, the property of Henry B. Loucks of Spring street. Mh Durant represents James Ferguson. livery keeper in New Haven. The young men attempted to sell the out fit to MT Ferguson, who, from his knowledge of the livery business knew the property was worth far more than was asked. He accordingly surmised something was wrong and, getting into the team with the apparent idea ot trying it, drove to the police station and brought back policeman, whom he hid nearby and listened to the young men trying to make a bargain! They were then arrested.
 The young men were victims of dime novel reading, and were on their way to a place which an article in the New York Sunday Sun designated by the attractive title '"The Lazy Mans Para dise.'' 1t was their intention to sell the horse and ship for Paraguay, South America, next morning.
 On MT Durant's motion there will be a hearing at short calendar next Friday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-25
POISON FOR CHOLERA VICTIMS.

Some years ago I found myself in the city of Buenos Ayres at a time when the cholera was raging in that capital" Said D. J. Arbuckle of New Orleans.
 s.It happened that as I walked along public thoroughfare one day while the plague was at its height l saw a man fall to the ground, and l surmised. that he had been stricken with the dread disease. Before reach ing him I noticed policeman ap- proach the unfortunate and admins ter a drink to him from bottle which I had no doubt contained restora- tive or some kind of medicine. At the same time the policeman blew his whistle for an ambulance.
 'sThe vehicle came very quickly, and yet before 1t arrived the man was dead, and 1t was a corpse that was removed. I remarked to the officer that the medicine had been of no avail. Certainly not, senor,' he an- swered, it was not medicine I gave him, but a deadly poison. That is the way we have to do now to check the spread of the cholera. Besides, the man would soon have died any way
 "I never experienced deeper feel ing of horror in my life and looked on the policeman in the light of a mur- derer. Yet he doubtless regarded what he had done as in the nature of a disagreeable necessity, and, politely bidding me adios, went his way Washington Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-25
TIMELY TOPICS.


 The King Dental Go make full set of teeth for $5. They give ten year guarantee.
 Belted .overcoats, cut long and loose, in stylish plaids and mixtures, at J. B. Mullings.
 Out the coupon from Jackie the shoeman's ad, bring it when trading and get Hunt stamps free.
 Red letter grocery bargains at Turn bulls tomorrow Gut coupon from his ad tonight. Miller & Peck can fill any under wear need A full line of mems goods now in.
 Invest $2.50 in Dodge's shoes and he says you get S3 worth every time. Eleven styles for you.
 Grieve, Bisset & Holland are always rushing out goods from the popular wash goods department
 Wilson & Tyrrell have large as furnishings for men,
 You to know about the wonderful shoe bargains at the. Original Boston Family shoe store. Grocery sale at the. Public market Wednesday and Thursday Read about the cereal sale. R. R. Harder & Go have all the fix ings for the little men as well as cloth ing for the fathers
 The Connecticut Boot 6 Shoe Go say if you buy shoes to advantage, look up their stock. A big suit sale begins at the Union Clothing store tomorrow and will last until Saturday night The White Simmons Go sell Purina pancake four at 1Oc package; nice maple syrup $1 gallon. Do you own Glenwood rangei Some interesting information in Hampson-Sellew's ad.
 Castle has 1000 pounds of pork loins and fresh shoulders that are selling al 10c pound.
 J. J. Kelley, the tailor, knows just the style that suits the man. Try his superior workmanship. l The Credit Clothing Co have ladies and mems garments made to their spe 1 cial order. Only $1 week. A. Mailhiot's prices on ladies' petit coats this week are away down Greer stamps with them.
 Cardigan jackets and sweaters at l Currans; 800 yards brown dress goods 49c yard. Frank, the shoeman, is selling { $2.6O shoe that he claims is the equa of any $3.50 one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-25
ELKS FAIR OPENED.
Preceded By Parade With Pumpkin
 Torches.

If the Elks continue the week with the same success as characterized last night the big fair and carnival will be all that the committee hoped for. The paid admissions far exceeded those of the opening nights of previous years and the happy throng remained until closing time. The parade got un- der way at 8 o'clock and business peo- pie all along the line yied with each other in lavish display of purple and red fire, in fact there was almost too much of it and caused choking sen- sation all along the line. Each of the 150 paraders carried a lighted pump kin head on a stick and the effect of the bobbing, twisting heads was com ical in the extreme. Dixie and his prettily decorated cart and harness held the middle of the line, the car riage being filled with bright-faced little girls.
 The opening address was by Hon George l.. Lilley. MT Lilley was es- corted to the stage by the exalted ruler, James D. Madigan, and was fn- troduced by M. B. Reidy, chairman Of the arrangement committee.
 The stage entertainment was the ''passino, act'' of the Melvilles. These graceful performers will present their widely-known speciality every evening of the fair.
 Tonight promises an even larger att tendance and no effort will be spared to provide happy evening. It would be well worth one's while to drop in If only to see the great beauty of the decorations.
 The boys who threw stones in the diving tank last night had better lay low. If they are caught they will wish they had been built like wash boilers. Farmer" Johnston has sore feet to-day.
 Bob Mackie built all the mechanical work and accessories of the fair and has hardly slept for three days and nights. His invariable patience and courtesy have been of invaluable help to the committee.
 Nothing but compliments were heard for the dancing music and the Eagles should be congratulated on pos sessfng the finest dancing floor in the state.
 If "Dixie'' is not big success 1t will not be the fault of Jimmy" Courtney, his announcer, for he sang and shouted his praises last night un- til even the pony looked at him in mild amazement.