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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
SOUTH
IS AC TIvE
IN PURSUIT OF SECOND PLACE
BAILEY, cARMACH, TlLLMAN,
FOLK, FRANCIS, WILLIAMS
AND OTHERS BEING URGED FOR
VICE S!DENCT-WHAT HAS
BECOME OF JOHNNY Nc
GRAW?

ST. LOUIS, July THE uncertain
~ as to who will be the nominee for
the Presidency necessarily clouds the
Vice Presidential situation. If there
had been up TO midnight, any certain
t. that it would be Parker, Hearst,
Oiney, Cockrell or any other candi-
date for first honor. there might have
been some safe guessing as to the
running mate. That condition being
absent, visits to the various headquar-
ters showed that there are two
schools or classes Of Vice President
makers:
One class is the sentimental, which
thinks the South should be represent
ed on the ticket, and the other is the
class of expediency. This latter holds
that the candidate should be the
strongest possible Democrat from
Republican State.
Among the candidates from the
South are Senator Bailey, of Texas;
Senator Carmack, of Tennessee; Sen
ator Tillman. of South Carolina; At
torney Folk, of Missouri; D. r. Fran
els, of Missouri: John Sharp Williams,
of Mississippi.
In the expediency class are former
Senator Turner, of Washington Gen
era1 John c. Black. of Illinois; Messrs.
Kern and Shively, of Indiana; William
Wall, OF Wisconsin, and perhaps a doz-
en- others.
Late tonight Mr.. Turner was still
in the lead. !. question that is not
lost sight of is that the man to be a
running mate ought to be acceptable
to, if not invited to run byPresiden-
tial nominee. The Turner boom, or
indeed that OF any other of the gen
tlemen who are being pressed by
their friends, may collapse the mo-
ment the Presidential nominee is de-
clared.
The South is certainly finding the
idea of representation on the ticket
attractive. JosephuS Daniels, of the
North Carolina delegation, added a
new name to the list to-night-that of
Governor Aycock, of the old North
State.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
Eoy Ran Away.

Little Charley Jobs, of the Fifth
ward, aged seven, failed to show up
last evening when his usual playing
time ended and his absence caused
a great deal of tlneasineSS in his home.
a search was made, but he could not
be found. and it was reported that he
was leaving the city with the Sells
and Downs circus. Such however,
was not the case as he came walking
in this morning. He had spent the
night with one of his friends in the
First ward.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
And Still Anoth err.

\ new case of smallpox was report
ed this morning to DR.. Henry, who is
now the county health officer. This
time it is reported to be j. y. Hess,
of Sturm's Mill. Dr.. Henry will go
and Investigate as soon as possible.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
imperative Cnlls,

It is not only courteous, but impera-
tive, where you have acted as brides
maid, maid of honor, usher or best
man, to call upon the mother of the
bride shortly after the wedding, call
ing upon the bride herself soon after
her return from the honeymoon.
Those invited to q home wedding or
q wedding reception or breakfast must
call in due course on the brides moth
er, later on the bride herself, says the
PHILADELPHIA North -American =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
Little Child Injured.

Myron Dwight, the bright little
four-year-old son of Attorney and
Mrs. Amos o. Stanley, fell from
wagon in front of his home last even
ing, cutting an ugly cash about an
inch long in his temple. DR.. Jesse
Jamison was called and dressed the
wound. The boy was able to attend
the circus last night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
Investigating Smallpox Situation.

DR.. Henry, County Health Officer,
and County Commissioner S. E. Elem
ing went to Fairview this afternoon
to investigate the smallpox situation.
DR.. Henry is just entering upon his
new duties and desires to know what
he has to contend with.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
n q y 81 II + 4
STRAY SHOTS
! II IT y Z


s CHEE-FOO, July S.-A trustworthy
8Chinaman who has arrived here from
4 Port Arthur, reports that fort No. 16,
sof the main line of defense, was cap
stured by the japanese on Wednesday.
The Japanese, he said, have now
reached the northeast slope of Taku-
Shan mountain, whose slope is less
than three miles from Port Arthur.
a message from Russian sources
states that the Russians there claim
ITO have wiped out three Japanese
regiments last night.
ST. PETERSBURG, July S.-The
Journal reports that the roads in
Manchuria are now dry again, and
that q battle between large forces of
opposing army is imminent.
The paper also reports that in a
skrmish on the night of July 6, in
the mountain passes of Manchuria,
the Japanese destroyed Russian
post. They surrounded two compa-
mics of Russians who had to fight des
sperately before they could escape. The
Russians are reported to have lost
eighty killed and wounded.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
BALTIMORE 3 OHIO RAILROAD
TO the Elks Convention at Cincinnati,
Ohio.

"a For the convention of the Benevo.
lent and Protective Order of Elks, to
be held at Cincinnati, O., July 1928,
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will
sell excursion tickets at very Low
Rates for the round trip on July Is, 16
and II, good returning until July %,
1901, inclusive.
Stop-overs at Baltimore, Washing
ton, Deer Park, Mt. Lake Park and
Oakland, Md.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
Grafton Team Here.

The, Grafton ball team passed
through this afternoon en- route TO
A1organtown. After this afternoon S
game at that place they will return
here for two games, Saturday and
Sunday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. John G.. knutti have
returned to Shepherdstown, after be-
ing here some time with friends They
arrived for the meeting of the West
Virginia Educational Association.
AR. Knutti is principal o. the Shep-
herd College Normal School.-Mor-
gantown Post.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
QNAP QNAP
WAITING Arrival OF Relatives.

The remains Of the Italian, who died
at the City Hospital yesterday, are
still At the Jones norgue, awaiting
word from the dead mans people at
-Pittsburg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08

E'airmont Furniture Company is
making some big discounts this
month. especially on large, roomy
stuff; for instance, sideboards and
buffets. Opposite postof1ice
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08

We will, until July 9th, give you 10
per cent. Off on stoves, ranges, hot
plates, and ovens, screen doors and
windows, lawn mowers and garden
hose.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
Odd Fellows at the Park.

a goodly crowd OF people attended
the ODD Fellows game at Traction
Park this afternoon to witness one of
the most interesting games OF ball
ever played in the city
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
8ARNSTOWN.
X :. X = = = :. = X = 4 :.

The health OF the community is
very good at present.
An exciting time occurred at Barns
town last week as some very meddle-
some people that live in glass houses
sent the humane officer to a certain
party, who was not guilty of inhu-
man treatment. So hereafter they
had better look at home.
Mrs. Anna Hess is on the sick list
this week.
\ large number OF BarnstOwn peo-
pie spent the fourth of July at vii,
low Tree at picnic.
Mrs. Lon Hall has been entertain
ing two of her sisters from Morgan
town this week.
Look out for wedding in the near
future, but for fear of a mistake we
viii give no names.
Miss Ollie Hogue, OF Nrnettsville,
is the guest OF Miss Charlotte Faucette
this week.
We are glad to learn that MI VII
lie Nerrifeld is able to be out again
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08

Through orr Exchange" columns
yen may trade bicycles for books;
busts for bureaus; bonds for board:
cntlasses for cupboarls; desks for
dishes: dresses for diamonds: dogs
for dinnersets; lots for lumber: paint
ings for pool-tables; rugs for rings;
yawls for yatchs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Morgan and two
daughters spent Monday as the guests
of Mrs. Morgan's brother, Dr. A L.
Parrish in MISUNDERSTANDING
Record.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08

rs The merchant fixes and measures
each day the space his store is to
occupy in the public eye and thought
when he fixes his advertising space
for that day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08

Ed Hall. the Main street florist is
suffering with badly sprained ankle
received at Mt. Lake Park on We'd
nesday. caused by falling down a,
flight of stairs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
Broke q Window.

Some young boys scufHing on Main
street this afternoon broke a display
case belonging to Tetrick, the dry
goods man.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08

carry a complete line from $50 10 SD
.. L. Halls Hardware Store x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
very Low Rates to Atlantic City.

Account of meeting OF Imperial
Council, Ancient Arabic Order of Mys-
I tic Shrine. at Atlantic City, n. j..
July 1915. Tickets will be sold on
duly II and II, good returning July
%. 1904
stop-overs at Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington.
For details call On ticket agents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-08

Some OF the best lots on Fairmont
avenue for sale. See II. H Lanham.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-03
Russians Retreat
From Liaoyang

Toxic, Aug. 3I.--The Russians are
concentrating at Liaoyang with the in
tention of giving a general battle or of
retiring. They are beaten at Lungtu-
shan and retreated from Anshanshan
and Anping. Anshanshan was the
strongest defense Liaoyang possessed
and its loss renderes defense almost i'm
possible. 1t is beliveved here that Gen
eral Kuropatkin can not now avoid a
fight and a crushing defeat.
A dispatch received by the London
Daily Express says that the army has
commenced to retire from Liaoyang on
Mukden. Since Sunday huge trains of
transports have been going forth and
columns of men are ON the march.
Liaoyang lies too low for defense. All
the food stores are being withdrawn.
A considerable section of the army has
been left in Liaoyang in positions to
fight rear guard battle.
1t is reported that the japanese have
destroyed the railroad bridges north of
Liaoyang. 1t is reported that the Rus
sian army has effected its retirement
with transports and artillery on Lao
yang and is now in position awaiting
the advancing japanese
The progress of the latter has been
rapid and determined, sparing of no
sacrifice.
In the attack on the Siaolindzy posi-
tion one Japanese bttalion lost all of
its officers. The retirement of the Rus
iasn transports of four corps across the
plan while the artillery and troops in
the rear held off the japanese afforded
a magnificent spectacle. The Russians
lost 800 in killed or wounded during
the retreat from Anshanshan. The
japanese made forced march by
night, overtaking the Russians at day
light.
General Routkovsky was killed by
the explosion of a shell.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-03
M. PICARD HAS HIGH TILE.
Comes to America With Rank Equal
to Ambassador.

The sailing of M. Picard, delegate
of the French government to the ST.
Louis exposition, from Havre, France,
brought out a notable demonstration.
A number of leading officials were
present on the quay, and the band
of the Garde republic, which sailed
on the same vessel, played the Mar
settles amid great enthusiasm.
The French government attaches un-
usual importance to NJ. Picard's mis-
sion, as he is one of the foremost fig
ures of France. He declined to ac-
cept the position of commissioner gen.
eral, and therefore it was decided to
concentrate in him the title of dele
gate of the French government. This
makes NJ. Picard the personal repre-
sentative of President Loubet and the
government, giving him the rank sim
liar to that of an ambassador. He
will visit Oyster Bay and st. Louis
and then make a tour of points be
tween Buffalo, Boston and New York
AS a member of the council of state
NJ. Picard practically controls the
railways and tariff systems of France
| Chicago.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-03
HILL RETIREs FROM POLITICS
David 3. Names Jan. Next as the
Date for Vacation.

Albany, N. Y, Aug 31..-David B.
Hill. in conversation with friends here
announced that he intends to retire
from politics January l next, and
that. no matter what the result of the
coming campaign may be in the state
or nation, he will relinquish the lead
ership of the democratic party in new
York. He added that in the event of
democratic success this fall he woulu
not accept any position under the. ma
tional or state democratic administra-
ton or again become candidate for
election to any Office whatever
Former Senator Hill made these
statements on the eve of his birthday
anniversary. He was born August 29
1S43.
In partial explanation he said that
he had intended to take such action a
year ago today, but was persuaded by
some close personal friends to defer
doing SO until after the presidential
election.
Having been engaged in active poll
tics since his youth, and having served
as city attorney, alderman and mayor
of Elmira, member of the legislature
lieutenant governor, governor for sew
en- years and United States senator for
six years, he feels that he has been
sufficiently honored by his party, and
that he has rendered political service
during the period of years sufficient
to entitle him to be relieved of fur
Their active political effort.
He desires to devote more time to
his personal affairs and professional
duties.
Mr.. Hill will continue his work in
the present campaign, and to his
friends said that he would always
maintain his interest in democratic
success, but only as a private citizen.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-03
Boxer
Uprising.

Shanghai. Aug. 31.-A rou;,
ooxerlsm " is reported from Tam VI
III, IN the southwestern mart - ng-
Pedchili province, 215 miles the
Tientsin. from
Over twenty American m;sa;o
aries, including women and .cb;,aN
have been obliged to evacuate Ta;n u,en
owing to an intended massacre o.
part of the boxers who call tbemse,' sue
"Tsaiyun''. '0iVes
Inc local telegraph company refnsoa
to transmit message from these ,.,: ou
slonaries to American Minister Conaa
at Pekin. "ecr
Fortunately, however, an Eno,;..
friend in Honan forwarded their n .,"n
sage, whereupon Yuan Shi Kai vice. 80
of Pechili province, dispatched nroan.
orders for their protection.
In view of the fact that tho To-,
authorities gave them no protect;on
and there was no hope of continn;n.
their work, the missionaries came ont
They travelled in safety.
Grave doubts are expressed in soma
quarters here as to the real intentions
of Tie Hang, who is at present absent
from P9kin on a visit to the soutborr
provinces. A similar mission unaer.
taken by Kang vi before the last boror
uprising is recalled.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-03
PENSION LIST SHRINKING.
For the Nation-No rthwest Shows In.
crease in Number.


crease in Number.
The annual report Of Pension Com
missioner Ware shows that the gov
eminent has dealt literally with pen
sion claimants in the northwest dur
ing the past year, as evidenced by a
large increase in the number of pen
sions and in the amounts of money
paid. In Oregon, where there were
GIT pensioners in 1908, drawing pen
sions aggregating $778,773, there were
during last year 1867 pensioners, to
whom the government paid 1868, 1928.
Washington shows an increase from
8O67 pensioners, drawing $1,022,161 in
1903, to 8773 pensioners drawing ST.
116,169 in 1904.
In Idaho there has been an increase
from 1902 pensioners drawing $242,-
$40 in 1903, to 1949 pensioners draw
ing $267,007 in 1904.
The increase in the number of pen
siOners in the northwestern states is
stated to be largely due to the al
lOwance of large number of Indian
war pension claims and claims of sol
diers or relatives of those who served
in the Spanish war
The report shows that during the
year the cost of maintaining the pen
sion system of the government has
been $144,741.7S7. The appropriation
for this purpose was $146, 461 ,296, leav.
ing an unexpected balance of $1,706,
500 During the year ABBA persons
were added to and 49,157 dropped from
the pension list.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-03
HE BACKS UP BISHOP POTTER
Archbishop of Canterbury Approves of
Subway"

SUBWAY
Just before landing, and after meet
ing Bishop Potter, DR. Dix and J. Pier
pont Morgan, the archbishop of Can
terbury encountered the inevitable
American interYiewers.
The primate said that Rev. Mr.
Ellison. one of the two chaplains &C
companying him, was authorized to
speak for him on any further topics
the newspaper men might desire. Mr..
Ellison was promptly asked about the
Subway tavern" the saloon which
was started here to lessen the drink
evil, and which Bishop Potter dedicat-
ed Bishop Potter's act has been wide,
ly criticised by organizations and in
dividuals who believe in methods SC
long and SO effectually used in the
United States in combating the liquor
evil.
Mr.. Ellison. speaking for the British
primate. indicated Bishop Potter
Referring TO the subway tavern. he
said: The archbishop approves OF
that. Mrs. Davidson, the archbishop
wife, was herself interested in estab
fishing in Surrey, England. a similar
institution, and it has been tried sue
cessfully elsewhere. 1t performs the
service II is designed for"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-03
GAR TO EDUCATE WARRIORS.
Gives Money to Found One Hundred
Scholarships

An imperial decree has been publish
ed directing that in commemoration
OF the czarevitch's birth a sum of
money shall be assigned from the i'm
perial privy purse, sufficient to found
100 scholarships. These are to be di-
vided equally between naval and mil
itary educational establishments. The
scholarships are to be named after
the emperor and empress and award
ed to children of deserving soldiers
and sailors killed or wounded in the
war.
The decree also directs that the ad-
ministration of the imperial estates
shall devote the annual interest ac-
cruing from the sum of $1,000, 900 for
the support, in the name of the whole
imperial family. of families of soldiers
and sailors-the money to be used
preferably for the education of their
children.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-03
100000 Men
Fighting Hard

st. Petersburg, Aug. 31,-The great
battle of Liaoyang, which began early
Tuesday morning, ragged throuhout the
day with increasing intensity, but IN
to this hour the only official details are
two brief kilograms given out in the
afternoon by the war Office.
Every confidence is expressed in Gen
eral Kuropatkin's ability to meet the
japanese assault on ground of his own
choosing, but the city is hungriIy
awaiting further news of the prorgess
of the fight.
The Japanese forces engaged in ills
battle can only be estimated here, but
they are believed to number 100000
men. General Kuropatkin is known
to have sig army corps, besides l41
squadrons of cavalry, in which great
confidence is reposed, bringing up the
Russian total to about the same nun.
Der that the japanese have. How, the
armies compare with regard artillery
is not definitely known, though through
out the war the Japanese have shown
great skill in its use. Reports from
the front credit the japanese with hay'
ing about 200 guns and many mountain
batteries, and it is known that they re-
Gently shipped "a heavy guns to YIN
kow. -Four of these guns already have
been mentioned in these dispatches as
being in action.
General Kuropatkin, in addition 70
his field batteries, has number Oh
very heavy guns emplaced at important
positions at Liaoyapg, where the Rus
ians have been strongly terrifying fOr
some time. The japanese claim 70
have captured two field batteries dur
ingIthe past two days. Russian offlclas
accounts admit the loss of only sh
guns.
1t is stated that Japanese Dattery
was captured south OF Ansnansnss
during the preliminary fihgtlng anu
that several japanese guns have Deeu
destroyed since then.
Little of the strategic situation ns'
developed so FAIR. Official news HUN
the front says that there was despeis~
fighting ON the southern center, VIM.
from information from other sources"
appears that the japanese are endeatO
ing to turn the Russian right from .n0
neighborhood of the junction OF .n0
Taitse and Sakhe rivers. The ngn'ins
on the western flank appears 70 nav
approached within three miles OF L'SO
yang.
The news from Port Arthur up
August 26 was reassurnig. Inc
count of the battleship Sevastopoi n"'
ing gone out on August 423 to Doniua an
the japanese in Tahe bay does no' NV
ton that the vessel struck NINE
A dispatch from Vladiyostok m.s
tions the presence there OF uen' H.
Rennenk ampff, who recently iei'
hospital at Liaoyang on sick leave
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-03
NO MEDIATION AT PRESENT.
A Big Russian Victory is the Only
Chance.


1t is learned in connection with the
revival of rumors of mediation that
Emperor Nicholas only recently an
nounced in the most positive terms
that he would not permit peace nego-
tiations even should Port Arthur fall
and General Kuropatkin be driven
back TO Hardin. This fact, well I'M
derstood in official circles, has pre-
vented the British government from
taking any steps in the direction of
mediation. 1t is known here that Ger
many understands this attitude of the
emperor as well as Great Britain and
other powers. Therefore the report
from Paris that Emperor William is
prepared to suggest peace is dismiss
ed as groundless, for the present at
least. If General Kuropatkin, how
ever, should win a decisive victory at
Liaoyang, which, in measure, would
retsore Russian prestige, it is believed
here that the restoration of peace
would be materially facilitated.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-03
Killed by Automobile.

st. Louis.-Blinded by dust from
the machine of A. C. Webb of Toledo
Ohio, Barney Oldfeld lost control OF
his machine at the worlds fair auto
mobile speed contest, and, crashing
through the outer fence of the course
killed John Scott, a Waterman EN-.
ployed at the pSsk, and inflicted in
iuries upon Nathan Montgomery, a
negro, from which he died. Oldfield
was painfully injured and his machine
completely demolished.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-03
Shoots His stepdauohter.

Chicago.-Jealous because of the at
tentions paid his stepdaughter by her
sweetheart, Loren Lentsch attempted
to kill both with revolver and then
ended his own life. Augusta Guth, 20
years old, his stepdaughter, was shot
in the back as she sat at piano. while
her sweetheart, Edward Moeller, was
shot in the thigh as he stood beside
her. The girl probably will die. Noel
ler's condition is serious.