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Newport daily independent., 1904-12-01
DEATH THAT IS PAINLESS.
AAy Tramps Who Take Their Last Sieep on Burning CuIm Banks
 in Pennsylvania.

Death comes in many forms in the anthracite mines of Pennsylvania, but only one form is painless and pleasant, and to only one the victims go uncon- sciously. It is the death of the burning culm bank, says the New York Sun.
 Many times during the year is such death recorded when one of these xrea, culm hanks Is burning. The firs is not seen in the daytime, and at night it shines only with faint glow through the layers of ashes which sep arate he live coals fran the outer air.
 To these burning links tramps and other unfortunates, forced to spend ( night in the open air, go when the nights grow chilly. The warm breath of the culm lures them on with promise of warm bed for the night, and they lie down 10 sleep in the comfortable atmos- phere of the bank and never open their eyes avain.
 The noxious gases emanating from the bank waft over them 90 softly that they are soc asleep. and .a many cases they ne ar awaken, being sufocated during A.. night
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-01
TORTOISE FIGHT IS FUNNY
Battle Between Shsll-Coversd An imAls May Continue . Long Time
 without Injury to Either.

Listen" said the farmer. leaning on his hoe. From the next field came . sound of. rapping. . sound as of sharp xnocks on a door What Is that?" said the city man. "A tortoise fight" the farmer answered. "We'll go and see It." They made their way toward the rap- ping sound, relates the Baltimore Her aid, and in a little while they came upon two box tortoises that were fighting hard. The creatures fought in strange way. They made at one another with their heads protruded, but, at the mo- ment of collision, each tried to use his front flap for shield, and the result of this prudence was that not the heads but only the shells of the tortoises hurtled together There was bang. Then the lighters backed off and prepared for an- other round. The two men watched them till the spectacle became weari- some. Then they returned to the pota- to patch.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-01

mental vigor and guarantees good health.
 Idaho has rapidly grown in popularity during the past five years and settlers in it's irrigated valleys have met with more than ordinary success. This fact has induced a large influx of eastern capital in the state, with the re- suit that it's growth has been rapid. If you have in mind a change for the general improvement of your condition in life. or if you are seeking climate beneficial to health Idaho will meet these requirements.
 The easiest in fact the only direct route to Idaho points is via the Union Pacific. This road runs two daily trains from Oma- ha and two trains daily from Chicago and Kansas City to all points in IdaRp, Montana and the great Northwest.
 For full particulars and de. scriptive information inquire of
 J. H. LoTHRoPAG. A.,
 9O3 OliYe Strert,
 St. Louis, Mo.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-01
HOLD FUNERAL IN 4 TENT.
Big Canvas Put to Many Strange Uses Serves as Church to
 Mourners.

Tn Kendall county. H.. there is big canvas tent that has been made to serve for an odd mixture of purposes For many years it covered regulation saw dust ring in which there were all kinds of performances by man and beast. On other occasions it was made use of for revivals, and has been hauled around the country from place to place for many purposes. This year Aurora bloomed out as Chautauqua town. and the tent sheltered big audiences intent on hearing lectures, recitations, and speeches from well-known takers. Music of all kinds has at odd times filled the big inclosure. However, the oldest purpose to which it was ever put came Kendall county man, fell from his wagon as he was driving along the pub lie highway and broke his neck. Cas- sem was well-known character, Q farmer who in all of that section was known as the "king of the Norwegians." He was known to be worth several hun- dred thousand dollars in valuable Ands. and the funeral promised to be larger than any church in YOrkville or Aurora would hold. One of the sons resorted to a unique expedient. He hired the big tent and stretched it out on one Of the beautiful meadows over which his fa- ther had roamed for so many years. and the funeral sermon was thus preached under canvas.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-01
NOTICE TO
 FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS.

After December l, 1904, the Independent will be sent outside of Jackson county only on sub- scr5ptions paid in advance, and wiR bel stopped upon the expira- tion of the time for which they are paid.
 Subscribers will be notified two weeks prior to the expiration of tnew subscription, and prompt renewals wilE cause noDskips in receiving the:paper.
 Our outside mailing list has reached those proportions which make this step necessary to pro- tect ourselves, and we feel that the change will not be objection able, but rather:..in accordance with the wishes of our. outside readers,
 The Independent; has only one subscription price, S1. .06.' a year for the Weekly, and 40 cents per month for the Daily, but the postal charge for papers to out side addresses, warrants us in requiring these subscriptions to be paid in advance. t
 This does not apply to any postoffice in Jackson county, or such towns as Bradford, Alicia, Minturn, Newark, in closely con tiguous territory.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-01
Bad Effects of Brushing. D

Prof. Thomas Oliver, addressing the industrial hygiene section of the sani- tary congress in Glasgow, said the sys- tenn of rushing" work introduced into Britain from America not only caused unwholesome fatigue and many acci- dents, but ''predisposed the individual to ill health and created taste for stim- ulants, unhealthful recreation and love of excitement such as was offered by theaters and music halls"
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-01
INDEPENDENTS /
 BABY CONTEST.

Here is the proposition and the rules governing the contest:
 There is a handsome $25.W solid gold locket with diamond setting and solid gold chain, on display at the Palace Jewelry store, to be given away Deeem- Der 24th, 1904, to the baby boy or girl under two years of age, who wins the highest number of votes as the prettiest andsweet- est baby. Now the baby that is not pretty is surely sweet, and if the wee tot be a little cross at times, beauty must offset this badness. Fond parents at least are expected to think their sba- bies are both sweet and beauti- full, and so theyado. But to set tie once for all the claims of the under two, and put at rest this rivalry of mothers and fathers, the Independent has inaugurated a contest that is to be determined by that cherished right, popular ballot, and in accordance with the following rules:
 BABY PRIZE CONTEST RULES.
 First-No baby that has reach ed the age of two years Nov. l, 1904, is eligible to this contest, nor shall any employe or party connected with this paper be eli gible to vote.
 Second Every issue of the Daily and Weekly Independent from November 1 to December "A, will contain a ballot entitling the holder to one vote in this contest. For every dollars worth of job, work, advertising and subscription paid for between these dates a coupon good for ten votes will be issued, but no cou- pons will be issued for sums less than $1.00. Coupons will not be sold, and will only be issued for job, ad and subscription busi- ness, but extra copies of the h.. dependent at 2 cents per copy, each containing one ballot, will be sold at this office.
 Third All votes must be sent to this office and will be de- posted in a lock box, to be opened at 8 o'clock each publication day and counted. The daily issue of that afternoon will contain the total of the several candidates and the public will thus be kept informed of the voting each day.
 Fourth-A committee of three good business men will be select ed to canvass the ballots the morning of Dec. "A and announce the winner. All ballots must be deposited at this office by II a. m., Dec. "A, 1904.
 Read the rules carefully.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-01
FAST FORGING FORWARD.

Idaho is one of the best watered states in America. People are moving there because hot winds and destructive storms are un- known and because it's matchless climate generates physical and
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-01

T. J. Martin, an excellent you ,g man who has been with T. J Gregg this season, leaves tonight for his home in Little RocS. He has made many friends here, who regret that he is to leave.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-01
HRS. SHIREY'S LETTERS
 USED IN EVIDENCE.
Lawrence County School Teacher Fails to Get an Injunction Against Old Gentleman
 Suing for Divorce.

The injunction sought by a Lawrence county school teacher of Annieville against A. w. Shi- rey, the aged Minturn merchant and capitalist, who is now suing for divorce from his sixteen year-old wife, has been refused in the chancery court by Judge Humphries.
 Mrs. Shirey wrote number of letters to young pedagogue that fell into the possession of her h lsband and he proposes to use them in getting his divorce, even though their publicity should in- jure the teachers reputation. MS. SHERIDAN SECURES DIVORCE
 Mrs. Dollie Sheridan on Thurs day secured a divorce from her husband. John Sheridan, the lat ter failing to appear at trial.
 .IUDDLEsToN vs. ANDERSON.
 The suit of A. c. Huddleston versus D. w. and A. G. Ander- son for $1, ,053 alleged to be due vn the settlement of the firm with the plaintiff, was under trial most of Thursday and a .-iud gment had not been reached al press hour.
 LESS DIVORCE SUIT.
 A large crowd of attorneys and interested parties from Wall nut Ridge are in attendance upon conrt for the trial of the divorce cas of Mrs. Gussie Less versus I. Less. The parties to the suit have been married over 25 years and have grown sons and daugh- ters. The case has proven quite a sensation and will be watched with interest. MT. Less is very su5 ,tantially fixed in this worlds goo Is, and his wife will ask ali mo ", as we'll as freedom from tn. marriage ties.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-01

Church as Whisky storenouse.
 Thorverton church, Devon. England. was recently used as storehouse for whisky which had been taken from the village inn during fire.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
MANY
ALFRED RONCHETTY FOR HIS
ARTISTIC WORK.

Many people are admiring the in
side decorations of the new Cooks
Hospital building. Alfred Roncherty,
artist and decorator, OF GAINESVILLE,
Ohio, is doing the work and it is equal
to if not better than any other WORK
of that Kind in the city. Mr.. Ronchet-
ty did excellent work in the new Cath
Ole church,, which was highly COM
plimented, but the work On the Hos
pital is entirely in a different line.
The designs are original and some OF
them nave never been used before.
The work in several rooms is COM
pleted and when all is done, the build
ing will be n of the most beautiful
in the State
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
ELF-EXPLANATORY
FEARED IN THIS WEEKS IVES
TON INDEPENDENT.

Editor independent:
1naSmuch as my name has been
used in connection with the Demo-
cratic nomination for county survey
or of Lewis county, I hereby recall
any such announcement for the ga.
son that 1 viii not support the head of
the National Democratic ticket. AS
independent voter I shall support
Mr.. Roosevelt for President
Respectfully,
JAS. BASEL.
Weston. ". "a. July IS, 1901.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
BARGAIN SOCIABLE.
At the Presbyterian Church Home To-
night.

ToothsOme daintieS at regular bar
gain sale prices will be offered at the
novelty social to be held this evening
u2der the auspices of the Ladies'
League on the lawn at the Presby-
terrain church home. The bill of
fare will De presented at h follow
ing ruinous marked down" schedule,
viz:
Presbyterian punch, Sc; home
made sailed peanuts, 4c; pink ice
craam, lie; white ice cream, 9c,E
French coffee, &c; Oklahoma cocoa
&c. This sale will start promptly at
7:30 P. NJ. and all Baptists,. Metho-
dists, Episeopalians, Disciples, Cath
olics and Tutlierans are mosAcordial-
ly invited to ~patronize the wares at
the Presbyterian Bargaig Sociable
this evening. z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
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PERSoNAL. ;
& T. Il e t. +

Miss Rosetta Fletcher. OF the Fifth
is visiting friends at Clarks
Jul
Jackson Crow, of Bfngamon, is Wis
Inng his parents n brothers, of the
Fifth ward.
ALBERT Crow1, OF the Fifth ward,
Who has been seriously i'll for some
time, is slowly improving.
Miss Mamie Fletcher, of the Fifth
ward. who has been sick for a few
days,Sis abIe5to be out again.
Floyd Hawkins, Of the Fifth ward,
who has typhoid fever, is getting
along well considering the nature 81
his disease.
Undertaken Jones this morning
buried the remains of the italian who
/ e at the Miners Hospital Tues
sdaYevening.
CIyde#Linn, of Benton's Ferry, who
has been receiving treatment at
Cooks Hospital for typhoid fever, was
home cured this morning.
AIRS. 81. E. Bartlett and daughter,
Miss Iora, of the Fifth ward, left for
WebsterSprings this morning. They
will be gone for a month or more
Professor Frank J.. Trotter, of Buck
Harmon, calIed5t TO seeu his afternoon.
HI was o his way to Morgantown to
stheseducationaI conference to be held
there tomorrow and Saturday.
J E. Robinson, Sam Butcher and j.
ii Jacobs are at Morgantown to-day
8appraising the property of the T
GItskGas Company, which property is
now in bankruptcy and will be sold
atspnbEc sale in the near future.
anne r. Hartley, of Boothsville.
in the city yesterday and made us
a profitable business call. Mr.. Hart
Icy has been in poor health for some
time-since the first of January-and
here yesterday to consult a ply
stefan. His aiinnent is bordering on
nervous p~rostration.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
At HaifiehurSt.

ELKINS. July 2O.-Hon. VIM. NJ. o.
Dawson, Republican nominee for gov
crnor OF West Virginia, accompanied
by Mrs. Dawson and family, arrived
here over the Coal & Coke Railway
this afternoon and will be the guests
OF Senator ElilinS. at "Halliehurst,"
for several days.
Charles w. Swisher, of Fairmont.
nominee for Secretary of State. also
arrived at noon for a conference OF
Republican leaders at the Senator's
home.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
FOL X
WAS NOMINATED For GOVERNOR
OF MISSOURI AT AN EARLY
HOUR THIS MORNING.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, July 21.-
AT 4:30 o'clock this morning Joseph
w Folk, OF ST. Louis, was nominated
for governor by the Democratic State
convention. The ballot stood: Folk
ISL; Hawes, ia; Reede, A6.
The nomination, on motion of
HAYES, was made unanimous. Mr..
Folk was escorted into the hall and
appeared On the speakers stand
The applause which greeted him ex-s
ceeded that given Bryan at st. Louis.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
Mans ~Inferiority.
New Orleans Ii

FROM the New Orleans Times-Demo-
craft
notice the Democratic papers say
that in a day Judge Parker; made him
self commanding figure AMI one to
SELF accommodating figure and one to
be adInired-
nothing. Many a woman
makes herself an admirable figure in
half an hour, and nothing is ever
thought OFF,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
Senator Scott at the National Capital.

Senator Scott at the National Capital.
From yesterdays Washington Post.l
Senate N. B. Scott, of West Vir,
ginia, looking in robust health and
evidently in fine Spirits, was cordially
greeted by.manE friends and acquaint-
ances in the lobby of the New Will
lard last evening. He has just re-
turned from a business trip to Utah
and Colorado, n brings encourag-
ing news to Republicans as to the
indications of party success in those
States.
Being asked as to the feeling in
West Virginia over the nomination
of ex-senator Henry G.. Davis for the
Vice Presidency on the Democratic
ticket, Senator Scott said:
Yes, West Virginia is honored by
having a candidate on the Democratic
national ticket, a very worthy gentle
mar and personal friend of mine.
While we rave great State pride, at
the same time it is incumbent on us
to see that West Virginia remains in
the Republican column. Mr.. Davis
will undoubtedly get a few conplimen-
tar votes, BUT not a sufficient num-
Der to affect the result"
by what majority, Senator, dc you
expect the Republicans to carry West
Virginia."
"Well, I hardly can give an esti-
mate. approximately, Il should say
by about $4,000 to 10000. But 1 am
going over h State in a few days,
and can answer that better when 1
see you again."
"What of the statements made in a
number Of home newspapers that he
is that Senator Davis will
carry the State by a liberal use Of
the large means which he possesses?'
Il don't believe that Senator Davis
any one else can influence our Re-
publican citizens to vote against their
own interests. Another thing I may
is my conviction that We are
going to have this ear, as we have
never before had, the hearty and al
solid support of the colored
They realize that West Vir-
ginia is about the last of the South
ern States in which they have not
virtually disfranchised."
what about the reported split in
your party over the tax question?
VIII that ave any serious effect on
the result?'
"None in the least. That question
vas settled when the convention met
and Mr.. DawsOn was nominated for
All factional differences
been laid aside, and the party
is united in presenting a solid front
to the Democracy, and hose who
supporting Mr.. Teter before the
will be the men o Will
find on the firing line in the interests
Of Mr.. Dawson"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
Real Estate Transfers.

William Ridge1y and wife to Alfre.t
Richmond, property on Gle avenue
Fcirmont; consideration, S125.
Bertha a. Richmond and husband
TO 1Talinda 3. C~olebanI, property On
Gle avenu Fairmont: consideration,
s., o .
George f. Todd executor to Ara
bella Todd, two parcels in Union dis
trict; consideration. $1,000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
Body of Kent LOOMS Coming on ST
Paul.

PLYMOUTH, England, July 21.-
The body of Frederick Kent LOOMS is
now here. 1t is expected that it will
be sent to New York on the Ameri-
can line steamer St. Paul, July %.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
III the Circuit Court.

The firms of S. D. Brady & Bro. and
L Brady Construction Co, ave each
entered suits in assumpsit against the
Wabash and Potomac Coal Company.
The plaintiffs are represented by At
storney w. S. Cornwell.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

The police force from both sides OF
the river combined in forming d
antique procession last night, while
with becoming dignity and ceremonial
dog prisoners from the First ward
Fock-uP-and deliveredsthem over to DR..
lie. Niece, veterinary surgeon, act
ing, in behalf of the Humane Society,
Who has agreed to procure ZONES for
as many as possible. aand them chloro-
form the rest in compliance with the
required ritual of ~the,society now~aS
suming the charse and disposition, OF
them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

Charles E. Martin, of East Park, is
Boosting to-day that the Republicans
of Marion county Will have another
Parker Democrat to consider, since
the arrival yesterday of a new pros
nective voter at his home. But Char
ley will have to change his present
tactics if he expects to overcome the
1880 majority that will be rolled up
for Roosevelt and the Republican tick
OF from Marion county this fail. And
besides he fails to AXE into account
that the Democrats are throwing OH
their party allegiance and Joining the
Republican ranks faster by far than
new ones are coming on to take their
places.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

TO their interests. w. S. Walker, Of
East Park avenue, was appointed by
the County Court to serve in his stead
until the first of January next He at
once gave bond and was sworn in, 81
that it is now Constable Walker. your
honor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
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FIRST WARD.

Clarence l.. Robinson, our esteemed
councilman of the First ward, is re-
painting his hous at No. Ala MeT-
chant street. The happy combination
of colors selected shows his good
taste and produces a very pleasing eff
feet.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
Taken Home.

John Matheny, who had a paralytic
stroke at the home of his daughter,
sMrs.%W. E. Dawson, OF Madison street,
was taken to his home in Clarlsburg
this afternoon. -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

We have just 5 bicycles that we are
going4to close out at 20 per cent. If
You want a bargain come quick. J.
l.. Halls hardware store. y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
Want a DRAWING Card.

MOUNT VERNON, N. Y, July 20
The Democratic convention of West
chester has called the county convenz
ton for August 10, and the leading
Democrats of the county are in favor
of nominating Augustus Thomas, the
playwright, for Congress. They think
he would take the stump for Judge.
Parker, and be a drawing cardgin tho
campaign.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

w. S. Sample, of the First ward, APP.
peared at his own c~ognizance before
Squire Swindler on Tuesday evening
and made the statement before His
Honor that he would no longer serve
in the capacity of a constabular Off
Ger. He gave as a reason for this ac.
ton that he had been employed by.
the Humane Society of the city on a
salary, and would hereafter be obliged
to give his whole time and attention
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

E. F. Morgan has been appointed
executor of the last will and tesla
ment of the late Helen Nuzum. Bond,
81 1000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

somesntce lots on Hamilton Hill for.
sale, alta good bargain. 4H. H. Ian
ham. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

The Moonlight Dancing Club failed
to take it's excursion down to East
Park Tuesday evening. on account o.
the J.. o. Watson being detained at
Lock No. 10 until too late to set off
after its arrival here. The commit
tee in charge will ~endeavor TO ompen-
safe for the disappointment by arrans
ing for another date some time in the
? future.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

ESI have some fine lots in Morrow
Place yet. II. H Lanham. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

In order to reduce our stock Sof
garden hose we are giving special
price of 10 per cent. off. J. L: Halls
hardware store. = X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

L pint Mason jars, 35c doz.; / at.
Mason jars. 39c doz.; 2 at. Mason jars,
5sc doz, at J.. L. Halls hardware
store. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21
HOTEL DELMONIC0,

w. L. PROTzMAN, Proprietor.
European and American plan OF
modern accommodations. Hot and
cold water baths. Bar attached to
hotel. Reasonable ate S13 Mad
ison; street.. !
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

The best-Hall's ice cream. i!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

Ask for HaI's-the best ice cream
in Fairmont. z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

It's just right-Halrs ice ream