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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
John W. voqeI's Ministries.


John w Vogel's Big City Minstrels
have reached the highest summit OF
perfection. towering above all similar
attractions, a monument TO the march
OF progressive minstrel enterprise
II is uneQualed, conducted on a
broad and liberal basis, the company
containing the leading lights of min
streisy. the very cream of laugh pro-
ducers. and the pickof high,class nov
city entertainers. presenting a pro
gram entirely different to all other
minstrel organization, and a welcome
relief from the old and threa dbare
methods so long in use by similar en-
terprises. The publics wants have
been carefully considered by Manager
Nogel. who has acquired recognition
for the advancement anG further de
Nelopment of minsrolsS receiving
the praise and steadiast financial sup
port of all lovers of amusement This
famous organization will be seen at
the Grand Opera House. Saturday.
matinee and night. A grand and inn
posing free spectacular street parade
will be given on that day at 1900.
\. n. III
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
LAUGHED AT BRIBE OF
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
Weinseimer Said 1t Was Not Enough
For Cigar Money-TriaE Of
the Labor Leader.

MEM YORK, Oct. 12.-At the trial
OF Philip N-einsemer, former presi-
dent OF the Building Trades Alliance,
who is charged with the eXtOrtion Of
S2,TO0 from George Essig. contract
or: George f. Johnson, of the firm of
Johnson, Kahn & Co, the contractors
who erected the ChaIsworth Hotel on
Riverside Drive, told in detail of an
alleged attempt by Weinseimer 10 OBJ
tain from him 50 600 on the Chats.
worth contracts. OF his refusal to pay
the amount and the subsequent strike
on the plumbing contract.
Mr.. Johnson said that in November,
1909, he net~Weinseimer Weinseim-
err he said, announced that a strike
was to be called.
You are making some money on
the j0b--about S10,000-and you
ought TO give up $4,000, Weinseimer
said" continued The witness. Il said
we could@not do that. but that after
the job was completed, if the work
had not been interrupted, our firm
might make him present of $500"
He laughed. and said: why, that is
not cigar money for my friends"
Several conferences were held be.
tween him and Weinseimer, he said,
but no agreement was reached.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
MEN NOW ENTER
THE WOMAN's FIELD
5srikers Out OF sob In Chicago
Seeking Places as Do
missiles.

Chicago, Ill, October 12-FaceG
hE lack of work in occupations suit
ed 20 their dignity. men have made an
onslaught or the preserves sacred 10
the recent importauons OF women
from foreign countries.
The Chicago man is willing to act
az maid in order TO make living.
Through the many resignation bu-
reaus devoted tn securing domestic
servants, hundreds of men are MAX
ing application 20 sweep dust, make
beds, the cutlery ana attend to those
other light fantastic trilles that make
the stage soubrette SO charming as
she tlicks The chandelier with & dus-
ter
Mrs. a NJ 3Vadswortir. manage. CT
the Chicago Wcman's Guild in the
Northwestern University building.
let the secret out today. Worse thar
that, she stated thai strikers in the
Stockyards Lad come to her in scores.
during thai struggle looking for
chance to take the place of some alb.
Sentee domestic.
Mrs. Wadswortn says the ordinary
salary for a manseryant is $50 {
month and all found. AS the men do
rot ask fer the use of the parlor have
no followers and are not so anxious
10 get away from work at every OPP
portunit5r. they are much appreciated
For these reasons the demand for the
male article TO look after household
affairs is or the increase
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
Gettina There on Tine.

Harry Shaw is timing up his friends
on the home stretch for prosecutor,
with the goal in sight and soon to
be in his possession. With his energy
and eminent fitness for the position.
and in view Of what he has done for
the success of his party in the past,
all true, loyal and appreciative Repub-
licans are going to stand by him in
his personal fight against nisrepre-
sentation and individual animosity
waged by few avengers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
tsARE STILL "a r AZ
BEHIND The TIMES.
,Prussian ministers Refuse to Permit
athe Erection Of Modern sky

6tBERLIN, Oct 13.-The Prussian
Ministers of Public Works, the In
terror and Commerce. have just re-
jected a petition for the erection Of
t'skysc-apers in Prussian cities. The
Central Association OF German Man
ufacturers had asked for a modifca
ton of the building regulations in
the interest OF the iron industry, and
because of the difficulty experienced
in some cities in supplying sufficient
dwellings TO accommodate the grow
ing population. The petitioners point
ed out that the present limitation of
the height of buildings in Berlin TO
.seventy-four feet is unnecessary in
view CT modern methods Of steel con
sJruction The ministers answered
chat the danger of fire had not been
removed through steel framing. cit
ing recent cases in the United States
where people on the high upper sto,
iies could not be rescued when fire.
broke out in the lower stories, and
showing that it was impossible to get
water so high to extinguish The
flames. Furthermore. the ministers
said, the removal Of the present re-
s1rictious would inaugurate wild real
estate speculation. The association
does not intend To- let the matter rest
with The answer OF the ministers. and
will endeavor 10 have them reverse
it. The association is backed up by
the opinions of number OF German
experts, who assert that all The de- 4
mHndS of the fire rrCGf G!1a1iIv of
nigh buildings can be satisfied
the American steel frame
system. .. \
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
GRAVE OPENED Nd
7 ID oDY5M u-TILATED-
Supposed Effort to Destroy Evidence
s,ss OF Murder--A Delaware
Mystery

BRIDGEV1LLE, Del, Oct -
This town is greatly agitated by the
discovery that the grave of Mrs. An
ME owens, on a farm near here, has
been opened and $thatsthe body OF Mrs.
owens has been. horribly mutilated-
1t Is The second grave tempered with
here recent hat Of Turner Crit
fifth being opened several weeks ago
ana jeweIry buried with him stolen.
The opening Of the grave of Mrs.
owens deepens a mystery already eN-
listing. FER 1t is suspected that Mrs.
owens died Of poisoning and her own
relatives were preparing 10 have the
BODY exhumed when it was discover
ed that the grave had been opened
ard the intestines of The woman had
been removed and her hands had
been severed and taken away
Irs. Owens was thewidow Of iona
than Owens, q farmer, who died sew
zeral years ago and was well off fnan-
scially She died suddenly several
months ago, and it was NOT until re
Gently that her relatives suspected
that she might have been poisoned
The family physician Informed the
relatives that If Mrs. Ovens had been
poisoned her hands and finger nails
would show evidences Of it.
It became noised about that rela-
stives intended to exhume the body in
tered on the Owens farm, but farm
hands yesterday morning 1nads the
startling discovery that the grave was
open and the body nluilated. Some
.jewelry inferred withrthe body had
not been disturbed
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
Thcn Came ard Went.

There was a large attendance OF Re.
pubIicans Al the Democratic mass
meeting last night. 10 join in honoring
Hon. Henry G.. Davis as the candidate
Grt;n lheir state for the Vice Prcsi-
dency. but neither he nor his col
leagues wou a single vote from tho
Republican, ranks. nor did they
strengthen confidence in the voters Of
their own party, but the contrary
rather If the celebrated leaders to
which We lstGEcG last evening. would
only agree TO follow the same line
and methods presented last night, the
Republican State committee could d.
no wiser thing than to employ them
i'll lots to tour the State until the end
of the campaign. Each from his own
standpoint provided he would consent
to continue in the role of an exponent
of the Democratic party. would do
more to swell the Republican State
and National majortes than by any
other method of political tactics that
could be adopted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
paul Gilmore"

Paul Gilmore. supported by one Of
The strongest commnies upon The
road this season. viii visit this city
very soon in his big success of the
past season, The Mummy and the
HummiEg Bird which he is again
presenting, although new vehicle
had been found for him by his mana
ger. jules hurry. Mr.. NIurry an
n0unccs that this Will me the last sea-
son of his clever Young star in the
role of the lovable Mummy" and
this. knowledge alone is proving sum
c:ent everywhere to pack the houses
wherever 1ir. Gilmore gives his pol
ished and finished performance
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
THE KNIGHTS
Would Not Fall Into the Democratic
Parade.

y man who attended the x. of P
meeting at Clarksburg yesterday tells
the following about Uncle Henry G.
and his gang.
The X. of P.'s formed for their pa
rade at the depot and were ready to
start just as the train pulled in with
the Democrats. The parade started,
and the Democrats thought what
showing they could make by falling
in behind the Knights. The latter
saw what was taking place before
they had gone fifty yards, and stop
ped dead still. They We're not there
70 advertise the man against whom
they intend to vote. and they would
not move until the spell-bindcrs had
passed entirely out Of their way
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
SNAP - q -
eood MeetInas Reported.

The local Republican speech H.
ers are meeting with great successs
At Worthington Tuesday light a ara
crowd greeted Attorneys or
gan and T. NJ Parks. The same may
be said Of the meeting " inaeId
school house last nigh viii We
addressed by Attorneys a. 1ennins
and A. O. Stanley and Mr.. II Il
ran. The citizens ask for the truth ols8s
the tax question and get It.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE.

The undersigned administrator of
the estate of a. l.. Eddy, deceased, of
Marion county, West Virginia, here
by gives notice TO all persons having
claims or accounts against the estate
OF the said decedcnt, TO present the
same to me in the town of Amos.
said county and State, for adjudica-
ton. All persons knowing themselves
indebted TO the said estate viii please
settle at same. D. 0, EAEES,
Administrator.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
Equality CUB Me,e.Itina.

Tie Political Equality Club
hold a meeting tomorrow M.
in the Office Of Mrs. Iot1r.rett
Clayton building, ct the end ~
South Side bridge. a fun attend aIara
is asked, as matters OF great
lance % the club viii BE discussed
This is q time when mach good
could be accomplished and cosopsstz
ton Of all the members Isl esse
for effectve work. $50 is
for assembling at these meetings.
this leaves plenty of time For
flTnaent Of social dates iiset
in the evening. s5Sa
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
TIE Lost Purse Found.

A1rS. James Phillips, the Wife of ous
mail carrier who lost her purse con
tanning $14,75 while shopping at the
loc store The other day. as previously
mentioned, las been fortunate in re-
covering il. A search was kept ~
about the. store after the loss was re-
ported to the proprietor, until it was
finally found in the back part Of the
room among some hosiery that had.
been removed there from the selling
counter, following the purchase made
by Mrs. Phillips. She feels. grateful
over the recovery, as no doubt does
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
Bridge Progress.

The work Of re-fooring the suspen.
sion bridge under the SUPPLEMENTARY
of J. n. Gaskins is making good prog
ress by night and left free for travel
by day. In the meantime Contractor
Conway climbs higher each day on
the new pier in course of construction
under him. He is already safe above
High water mark with the work and is
doing a good job.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
SO EE TY
The Stag Supper To-nioht.

About seventy-fve young men have
accepted the invitation to the Stag
supper given under the auspices of the
Y. u. c. a. tonight in their rooms
Oysters served in various delicious
ways form the principal feature of
the menu. The young ladies of the
gymnasium class. assisted by a few
outside members. will serve the vi.
ands to be discussed this evening and
the event is looked onward to with
much pleasure by the guests.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
IISAG||


Uncle Hez't and.his company de-
lighted fair-sized audience at the
Grand Opera House last night. Ar.
adams, in the title role. was very
clever. and the entire company was
Very good. The performance was
amusing. and many good specialties
were introduced.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
Fuaeral 81 me-. Y,1ssal,.I!

The funeral services of
sa I.ay.nan. who died yeste day mon;
ing, are being Held this afternOa
the residence on Ogden Yen1ie.
large number OF friends an rel
of the deceased are present
their last respects to ffr.slfslsts
The services are being cona
DR. 3. H. Lucas, Of the Iethodigt
estant Church; Oh which he dscea
was a member. The remains
taken to Wood lawn GEMS tery7
terment.
Look out for the boxes of
home made cand at
viii have for sal SAT
night In the Opera Hou
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
PLOT TO KILL A KING.
Reported Confession of Several An.
archists In Spain.

BARCELONA. Spain, Oct. 12.-The
police have arrested three anarch.
.ists-Nagin, Alfonso Carl and Pablo
CARAT Villa Neuva V Celtru. 90.
II is alleged that they have confess.
ed to plotting in April last the assas.
sination of King Alfonso. who was in
Barcelona in the early part of that
month.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
Girls viii Be Girls"

The three Rosebuis who appear
with Al Leech in Girls VIII Be Girls
are not the same three young women
who supported him in vaudeville. Mr..
Leech makes a practice Of changing
his people e.ery few years, merely re-
tanning the congratulated name: The
Three Rosebuds'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
Jones Got Him,

A drunken man raised distufb
ance ats Watson this morning He
finally became SO annoying that some
one telephoned for Constable Jones
who brought him to the count
He gave his name as Barker, btit
man from Watson said that
Quinn. &,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

Dutch Watkins. of Water street.
took on too much that was not water
yesterday afternoon. He became 50
noisy in the bar and elsewhere, that
after long forbearancc, Eli Fortney
was complied TO consign him to the
lookup for two days in order to sober
up. make his apology to the mayor
ahd resume business.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
Confident ard safe.

Charley Swisher, everywhere popu-
lar, because in the larseness Of his
heart he is the friend Of all, srill leads
on in the Spirit of triumphant vfctory,
that his friends the enemy cannot
apparently counteract. No candidate
in the State las more enthusiastic
following.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
Slapped a SOY.

brute slapped a boy last mig hfs foTs
yelling for Roosevelt, and. strange as
say. the man who was stand tli5t 1lexfg
to the animal did not strike
man standing near said. 81 poor ttR5s
luded disciple Of hopeless Democras7
Will commit any kind Of al deed 1855
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
Beiated Travellers.

The car arriving in the main part
of the city this morning at eight
O'Clock from West Fairmont became
tired at Sixth street. and several per-
sons arrived at their places of bust
ness q little late.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

Don't allow your Interest in the
baby show 10 flag. This Will be an il.
teresting contest and The most popular
baby in each class will win prize.
Each baby Will be presented with a
souvenir OF the occasion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

You will enjoy the show more Sat
urday evening if you have one of the
boxes Of fresh and tempting cand"
that the Kings Daughters viii have
for sale III the House,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

Mr. Coleman Van Glider, promi-
nent lawyer and successful wholesale
real estatcdcaler in Chicago. is max
ing a britGvislt among relatives in the
city and IN Winfield district. He ess
Inmates that Roosevelt AND Fairbanks
viii carry the State of Illinois by at
least 5000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

We handle straight line of furnt
ture, window blinds, mirrors and pic.
lures. Fatrmont Furniture Co. Oy
posite postoffice. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

See Uncle Hez in sailor clothes.
Four sets OF new and beautiful
scenery in Uncle Hez.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

MADE a. RouStNG 81 EEc
NoRTA yftIEEEiNG
NIGHT re BIG CROWD

~, :. Il 4 p.e {, "a

The INTEL igeneeT. Nh ii III
part concerning ne
Emmett n. showaI
speaking before a larEe aatt
Washington district Republ fcailAs
Sixth and Main street sadissssss;
declared the main Issue of
#paign in West Virginia 70 resi-
election of the governor sof the s. tsss
"The Democrats, he safd s.s
Ing 70 keep IN this deceptio ahstsfs
the new tax lesfs1a ton long
enough 70 get hold Of the soyernosss58
chair, when they viii nm tssiySS5
proceed to- fill the State ms
With their lnintons ana sIll,or{i atsss9k
and then where lvtIl d you
cans be whom they are Fl tteayorS
now to deceive mt otin s for
MR. Showalter said that
laws We're nor perfect; ID WEI Tot
t. be 3ond ered t; but. has tas.353
Ileved tE1attt was an q dnira ten
III the right direction. he Derno
Gratis; he said. We're IN lfss33
State for twenty years md Il hey
TO pass tax ref orras laws:
The nearest they cItne to Is'ass tSa ri
1883, when a COMMITTEES was q pPoIr s7Ss
ed to report upon he advi abf1 o.
passing such laws. shat conn stsss
never reported Nothing Wa Ion s81lllgg3s
til the Republicans got into peSss1 s3s5
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

Why not let the Marion Claim
Agency collect, that claim for youo X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

George ilouser and Miss Minnie
Satterfield We're united in marriage at
the NJ Z. parsonage at -Arnettsville
Tuesday by Rev. Marion Taylor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
Deal Closed.

Duncan Grubb. OF State street, has
consumnated The deal with Samuel
Gardner and Others for the tract Of
timber OF Buffalo creek. preTously
referred to and IS moving his mill or
The ground to-day 10 begin saving at
once, when he will be III the lumber.
market.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

The regular reading OF the advertis-
ing in this paper saves enough money
every year 10 pay for fifty trips to the
theatre.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

Pete Harker and Miss ,Oney Hanley
We're married Tuesday at the Cath6-
lie Church by Father Doutlou.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

Their 1nodish elegance individual
ICES the foot. Dorothy Dodd shoes for
women. . X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

It's weight can scarcely be felt.
Dorothy Dodd. shoe for women. \
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
a BID Parad E.

The parade before the NEE
was large: Marching III IT We're he
Scott cadets about se*enty-fi tsSI
line: the Dovener cadets, wi tlls ab1sstss;
so; the First ward I3epubl i can
with about 125; the coIored ro!tgsss
riders With so; the Logan club IS
80; the Fifth ward rough riders VI itaas
%; and the EllIins cadets IVA :sFSs5
Last came the carriage cont ainfnsss
Mr.. .Showalter, Mr. O.. w Bentas4
ter Smith, candidate for count asa
SCISSOR, and John Beckett. Dr. TO-
Introduced Mr.. G. w. Bente, the chtsftsssssa
man OF the meeting
Seated on the platform who hs Eha;sssi
been erected on Sixth street asst ~
Main. was brother Of the spent essssss
l.. L. Showalter, who Is a reDresenta
tive of the Prudential Life Insurans ssssss
Company In Wheeling tn
brothers are as different as posstbIs
could be. the Wheeling NJ Is Showa1ts
being a large man, almost twice tilss8:
size OF his brother. This large izes
seems to be characteristic Of all he
members OF the family except emmett
Showalter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
Great Musical event coming!

We have just unloaded our car of
Novelty Ranges for fall trade, and are
in a position to make you close prices.
j. L.. Halls Hardware Store
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

The prices for the matinee Saturday
are: Children 10 cents,
adults. so and % cents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
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o. u Stanley Of state street, Is.
sick at the home of his father. John
stanley, With symptoms OF typhoid.
fever.
Ed Jenkins and VIII Wells, Of the
First ward. pulled III home With their
variety show and outfit YESTERDAY
evening. 10 house up FOR the ~inter.
They have been on the road since
April sd, and report successful
summers business.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

John w Nogel's minstreIs Will give
u matinee for ladies and children Sat
urday afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

EXery morning is good morning
for the women who wear the Doro-
thy Dodd shoes. c. B. Highland. Y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

Mrs. John q Leve1le and Miss
Amanda ConwelI. both Of Merchant
street have gone to Buc&hannon or
a Two weeks visit among friends.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

Dorothy Dodd always pleases every
woman. g. p. Highland
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

Browns IN town. See Mansbachs'
show window. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13
For Sale,

For Sale.
Choice building lots on .,jEGtn'>
avenue and Sixth street Ap:y- *
win Robinson. Gas Office
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

administrator.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-13

Don't miss tire Big Parade al 1900 A. NJ.