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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-26
LAWSON CANE
NEAR BEING JOHN
IS NEIGHB0R
LITTLE PLOT OF LAND IN PocAN.
Tlco HILLS CAUSES Or KING
MUCH CONCERN
REPORT THAT THos. w. LAWSON
WANTED II MADE JOHN ..
UNEASY.
sEy Puhlisae-s. Press.l

NEW YORK. Dec aG.-FIve year,
of dickerins by Join y. Roc3SefeIie,
fo+ a little p!o5 OF land ~ The Pocxnfs
CO Hills needed TO rnGne him sole
owner of the Village Of Pocan;icr
Hills has resulted IN his failure 20 Oh.
tain title. 1t was saaounced last
night he was unlikely TO become soils
owner of the Village as a result OF tie
formation OF corporation whtc.z IN.
tends 10 build summe. hotel on the
property
Agents who bIr by Bit have been
building up the hill section for Mr.
Rockefeller have met with many OBJ.
;stacles in their work, hrt none was
unsurmountabie save that interposea
by the husband of Mrs. Annie Foley
the present owner of the plot Il is
only an acre and one half in sxtert
and is almost lost TO sisSt in the vas<
tract of Rockefeller property which
surrounds it. but il is located on one
of the highest points in 5he tract. just
back of and overlooking the Hudson
river
The Foley homestead is On tie
property and when Mr.. RockefeiIer.s
agent looked It over. with the tdea of
purchasing they placed vala-> of
$4,000 on it, and offered that amount
for IT. Mr. Foley replied that he wouId
sell for no; less than $4,000 &c
cordinS 10 Daniel w BIumentkal. a
lawyer OF No. 225 Nassau street, and
who represents the Fo:ey estate. a
real estate dealer came from Boston
two weeks ago TO make an ofreI- for
the property. He said tha< Mr.
Thomas w LAWSON w2s looking for
a suitable place near New YorX in
which to erect a country home, End
added that the little plot N Pocantico
Hills just suited the requirements AT
er consulting for a time with Mr.
he said that he worid be
ready 10 report Mr.. Lawson's side of
the matter in few weeks. In some !
way. Ny BlumenthaI says, the report
of Mr.. Lawsoa's interest in the prop |
.rty became known TO Air. Rockefeller
md a week ago one nt the latte-'s
brokers' made another offer for the
acre of $500, which was rejected by
he Foley estate.
It Is now announced ~ Mr.. BIHEncn-
hal that the property IS to be used
or a large hotel The corporation
vhich viii erect it. is capitalized at
$50. 900.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-26
INDIGNANT CITIZEN
HE DID NOT PRoPosETo BECOME
BoNDSMAN FOR THE FLoRO-
DORA GIRL.

The indignation of or townsman
Senator and Secretary Of State-elec:
Charles W. Swisher, was considerably
aroused on Saturday when he saw
his name in the West V:rginian and
connected with a telegram to Nan
Patterson. the chorus girl. o.
ferinE with three Others to be-
come her bondsman for the sum
of fifty thousand dollars. The Sena-
tor called for an explanation from Is
by phone, and when we assured MIN
that the telegram was Genuine-that
it had been sent to the girl through
the Western Union ofHce-he called
In person and repudiatcd 1t in toto
said he had never signed nor had he
any knowledge of such a telegram un.
til he saw it in the West Virg!nian.
He does not know the unfortunate
girl in question and never saw her,
but like 80 people out o: every 100 the
country over he believes she is inno-
OF murder. While feeling this way
yet he is not interested enough in ker
TO go to New York to become ee-
bondsmaa. After the Senator became
convinced that the Telegram was not
bogus he readily admitted that its
publication was perfectly legitimate
on our part notwithstanding 1t did
him an injustice. Our distinguished
townsman knows or ought to know
that we would not Knowingly place
him in a false light, and the telegram
episode was doubtless as annoying to
US as to himself when we folnd lie
had been misrepresented.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-26
THE CITY HOSPITAL
Was Remembered BY NunaSer Of
Friends Yesterday.

The City Hospital WIS kindly re-
membered yesterday by a nunabe- Of
friends of the Institution for nhlchi
nurses, patients and physicians ere
very grateful. Every doctor connect
ed with the institution contributed
money towards the entertainment OF
the nurses and patients. A handsome
Christmas tree being provided and
tokens of remembrance given every
one A big dinner was done nlti JUS
tice by appreciatfve nuryes ana sEch
of the patients as could partake or
1t. DR.. C. F. Boyers. Sr. gave D
number of pretty pictures to adcrn
the walls OF the different rooms. Ail
the nurses. especially the superin-
tendents. were very ksadly remens-
bered by their outside friends and the
day to all proved most happy one
J. NJ Hartley & Son renembered
the institution with quantity OF
handsome holly which helped trans
form the room into bowers Of hornt
beauty. The vigilant Circle Of Kings
Daughters and the local W. c. T. @
gladdened the patients by brighten
Ing their rooms with flowers. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles E. Reed donated q boun
tiful supply of fruit and other deli
cacies. while a package OF fruit vas
also received from Mrs. Hall. An
these things helped create Christmas
cheer and did much to obyiate the
pain and suffering always Dregalent
m a hospital.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-26
AL Is READY
FOR THE BOXING
MATCH TONIGHT
MUCH INTEREST IS MANIFEST
OVER THE ATTRACTIONS AT
THE GRAND TONIGHT
MANY uNIoNTowN AND CON-
NELSVILLE PEOPLE CAME IN
80 WITNESS THE BOUT.

T.
a preliminary at the boxing con
test tonight at the Grand which vii
be of interest to every one is the one
scheduled to take place betweec twc
Mannmston men. the pupils OF
Finnerty, that famous
war horse than whom there vas NJ
better man in this sect:cn Of the c.
s when he was actively in the game
Finnerty has one of the best physical
culture rooms in the State at sae OH
City and promising pupils galore The
two who viii BOX tonight are exam.
ples OF his tutoring and illustrate the
benefits of physical devciopmec5 when
taught by an expert
Itmay be that Finnerty VIII be IL
duced to open rooms 1ere, but It is
not likely, as Warrington has o1oven
to bean excellent field for his efforts.
Many Fairmonters know FTrnerty
wen and his appearance on the stage
tonight VIII be the signal for an ova-
ton
Joe Trent is in fine fettIe Coz his
bout and is still confidence personi-
HSCES vi course s4S LIS u LIS LIZ -
bout in long while it was not ex-
pected that he would make as good
as If he had more time in which tc
prepare. Re says that be never was
IN suck condition considering tie
length of his training and would not
be afraid Of his laurels with any of
them
Smith, the big fellow is lust right
he says, and looks il Hicks certainly
VIII have to go some. johnson and
Hicks, accompanied by their man
agers Tony Bufano and a large crowd
from Connensvi1Ie and Uniontown,
at. one o'clock this afternoon
and each of the boxers look fit Buf-
fano is kept busy shaking hands with
his many friends. wkile his men are
known to quite few local people
On 46 -Squ1rrei- Finnerty ana the
Warrington delegation arrived Tne
Squirrel" is the same fine specimen
of physical manhood and says that
he is as good as ever and perfectly
willing TO enter the game again and
If appearances count for anything ne
is awinner.
Indications are that the theatre viii |
be packed this evening and there is no
doubt that this form of enter
tainment Will prove very popular n
Fairmont- The first event will occur
at $50 sharp Admission, s1.00..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-26
WELL SELECTED PROGRAMME
Was Given BY the Children Of the NJ.
e. Church South Last Evening"

A PRETTY arranged programme
was admirably enacted in the South
ern Methodist Church last night when
the children of the Sunday School
gave for the edifcation Of the assem-
bled congregation number Of we'll
selected dialogues. recitations and
songs. Mrs. NJ. L. Jones and Mrs
Stevenson were in charge of the pro-
gramme and were greatly compliments
ed by all for the manner Of entertain
ment and for the paiastahns care
given the training of the children as
evidenced by the smooth manner III
which everything was rendered and
the case with which each tot did his
or her allotted task. "A treat consist
ing OF candy and oranges was award
ed each member OF the Sunday School
and the entire evening VIII long he re
membered as one of unusual pleasure.
Wbv NOT LET the Marion Claim
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-26
TRIPLE MURDER IN LINCOLN COUNTY

her lovers arm until the bullet pierc.
ed his heart. and he fell dead. She
then turned back in the direction OF
the town and ran screaming, while
the assassins. she says, fred after
her, the bullets whistIins about her
head. It was pitch dark, but Lucian
Lucas carried lantern. and this no
doubt gave the assassins an opportu-
nifty to get a good view OF their vic
tins and the bullets were aimed well.
The girl soon after reached par
ty of people going home from church,
and telling them the news of the ter
rible affair, became exhausted from
excitement and Is now reported to be
in a critical condition
The authorities are working on a
cIew which may result In the arrest
of young man who formerly kept
company with the weTlman girl, and
some Of his friends. The murdered
young man as well as the young wo-
man, are all members OF the best fam
ilies of the MidkiH vicinity. and ex-
element IS at high pitch
Should arrests occur and conclusive
evidence be established as to the
guilt OF the parties; it is believed that
nothing can prevent a Iynching.
Il - ~ =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-26
MERCHANTS ALL TELL SAME
STORY OF GOOD BUSINESS
LAST WEEK.
BUSINESS CONDITIONS ARE I'M.
PROVING ALONG ALL LINES
THRouoAoUT THE CITY.

In interviewing number of the
different merchants this morning in
regard to the holiday trade. most en-
an
Haruey,s store claims Saturday as
the biggest day in. their history. and
said that the amount of goods sold
surprised every one connected. al
though they were fully prepared 10
meet all demands One noticeable
thing concerning the trade WAS the
demand for practical gifts. and shis
desire was anticipated and met by the
more far-sighted merchants of The
city II was supposed by almost ev-
cry one that this years receipts
would fall far behind last years. be-
cause OF the adverse conditions of af-
fairs now existing compared with the
bright anIicipationS of last year
This the buyers for Hartley,s did not
even take into consideration and, as
one of the firm concisely expressed
it, I'VE bought more, advertised
more decorated more. and sold more
than we have ever done before since
the beginning of our business An
other fact cleaned was that the buy
ing began fully a week earlier this
year than it has heretofore and
shows that the people as well as the
merchants are being educated up To-
Christmas shopping
w A Fisher, the jeweler. stated
that this years trade compared IA
with last year He said
they had all they could do Saturday.
The demand for their handsome hand
painted China. Of which they made a
specially. was very great
Manager Shurtlef, of JolliHe;s
store. was in CIarksburs this morn
ing bur The clerks were positive in
saying their trade was unusually
good, and surprising in volume
AT Stemples, the good trade story
was again jubilantiy told, and they
stated that Saturdays sale doubled
that of the same date last year
Denham-s furniture store claimed
quite run on rocking chairs, but
said that their trade along all lines
was surprisingly good. This store
does not handle a large line of fancy
goods, but their furniture is all of a
and useful nature, as a
ook at their attractive windows will
evidence
Both H Glenn Fleming and Ed NJ
Hall reported large sales. The out
ook was little blue up until Satur-
lay morning, but later the cut flow
RS and potted plants went like hot
axes Florist Fleming spoke of the
Iemand for cyclamen and primhoses.
rhiles Mr.. Hall did rushing busi-
ess in the floral bells. stars and 9th '
r emblems Of the YuIetide. &
Comuntzis' are very much pleased /
nth their initial Christmas in Fair c
1ont- They stated that the trade c
'as better than they anticipated, and a
hat they were satisfied that the peo- h
lie here appreciated the line of fine !
andes they offered. I
Anderson's Bon Ton reports an in Q
rease over last year, and spoke Of p
he benefit derived from increased o
This enabled both clerks n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-26

Undertaken R. c. Jones IS In Az
nettsyiIle to-day on business.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-26
WRIGHT SAYS
REPORT IS TRUE
WIRES SECRETARY TAFT CON
cERNINo TROUBLE WITH
PULAJANEs IN SAMAR.
(Ry PublIshers. Press.l

(By publishers PressJ
| WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 90
In answer to Secretary Tafts query
about the trouble with the PulaJanes.
in sarnar. John Wright cables from
Manila as follows:
December &c
With reference to your telegram OF
the 21st. regret TO say that General
Corbln's report OF an attack on and
loss OF detachments of scouts at Oras
and Dolores. is correct.
PuIajanes have OF late left west and
northwest sides OF Sanar and become
active on east coast. which is prac-
tically without harbor and very diff
fcult OF access during prevalence OF
existing monsoon. Orders were Civ
en- some time ago to strengthen all
detachments on the east coast. but
unfortunately this was delayed by
the wreck and loss OF coast guard
boat, carrying one hundred or more
of the constabulary. The men were
saved, but the delay In sending anoth-
er coast guard boat to the rescue,
resulted IN leaving the small detach-
ments at oras and Dolores Isolated
and the consequent loss All east
coast stations have been heavily REIN
forced, and we are stin sending men,
In by my direction. General Allen
left here two weeks ago to take per-
sonal charge Of affairs IN samar. I
am stlll further reinforcing him with
the constabulary. and am consulting
with General corbin. who. II ncces-I
sary. VIII aid us with troops.
All Music sung in Wang on sale only
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-26
HOLDAY Trade

and customers TO select and serv,
with much more satisfaction, and en-
abied air. Anderson 10 display hi.
goods to much better advantage. Tht
tdenand for fancy and staple good.
was about equal.
1 Eroh's shoe store was not overlooked
in the holiday rush and big bust
ness was done by them Saturday. a.
well as many days previous TO The
big day
T w Arne;t reported trade as very
good. everything considered He
said they had sold Just the things
they most wished TO sell, and had left
only such articles as enjoyed a ready
saIe-at any time OF the year Mr.. ar,
nest expressed himself as more than
satisfied with the business done.
The Coal City House Furnishing
Company claimed an exceedingly
good business for the Two weeks pre-
eedirs Christmas along every adver-
tised li2e. Next Saturday VIII be a
very interesting day for their patrons.
for on that day viii be awarded their
big prizes in the drawing contest.
This has proved a big drawing card
cra,sed ,bei- c,,s+o,,
Piba1d.re- Prounsa,,, s+as
that the sales this year exceeded
those OF last year. and expressed
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-26

Why not let the Marion Claim
Agency collect that claim for your *
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-26

Our imported Japan and hand paint
ed ware. German and Haviland china
ware, are Xmas presents that are
stylish and sensible. At easy prices.
at j. L. Halls Hardware. *
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-26

All Music sung in Wang on sale only
at Marion Piano Co. <
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-03-11
GXMMMX0Mz
SNlAMy

Colored Flannel Blouses-Should, IL
possible. be put through a wringer
after washing. A small rubber wiring
er to fasten On to any tub can be
bought.
To Avoid Chapped Hands-Keep a
box OF oatmeal always at hand and
dust them I've with it every time
you wash your hands. Imperfect dry
ing is the most frequent cause OF
chaps.
Brushes and Brooms-- Should be
washed periodically and the handles,
" unpublished. thoroughly scrubbed.
Dirty brushes and handles give a SLOW
emily appearance to any house.
Coffee-lf made and stored in a
wcll'corked bottle will keep perfectly
fresh and nice. But when It Is served
without milk it should always be-
freshly made.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-03-11
Want so Per Cent cut.

Pacific coast lumber manufacturers
representing 600 mills are preparing
to make q strong showing before
transcontinental railroads in favor OF
a reduction from SO to 40 cents of the
rate on fir lumber from Puget sound
to Missouri river common points. The
association has secured statements
from scores OF lumber dealers through
out Colorado. Kansas, Nebraska. Iowa,
Missouri. showing that the lumber
shipments from Washington will be
increased so to 100 per ZEN II cheap.
CT rate Is granted.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-03-11
"f9ta;':'~;:

A cucumber sliced into tomato SOUP
while boiling will add a delicious
flavor. 1t should be SKINNED out just
before serving.
To stir the yolks of eggs into sour
or hot custard so that they will be
smooth. first heat them and then add
a tea spoonful Of cold water.
Turpentine will destroy vermin IL
applied generously to tho cracks and
infested places. II is especially good
to use in the case OF bedbugs.
Celery leaves may be dried to a
crisp, rubbed through a fine sieve and
used for f~lavoring soups. II kept in
a dry place they will retain their
flavor for a long time.
When canning fruits the Juice
should be allowed to overflow the
top after the car rubber has been
put on. Seal the can without wiping
this juice OFF, as 1t thickens when
cold and helps TO make the can air
tight.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-03-11

21 TO 30 waist. colored m~essaline
satin, with heavy silk applique and
folds as trimming, but all fashionable
fabrics that are pliable enough to al.
low OF tucking are suitable. The ap.
piled folds at the lower edge. that
give a tuck effect, add greatly to the
beauty and, in addition, serve the
practical purpose Of giving greater
body to the thin materials in vogue.
The skirt is cut in seven cores, the
front one being extended to form the
yoke. The perpendicular tucks are
laid in groups that are arranged at
the center front and at the straight
edges of remaining cores. When the
yoke effect is not desired the front
gore can be cut off at the seam and
Joined to the sides after the usual
amer
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size, including folds,
12 yards II or q inches wide, So yards
80 inches wide or Gh yards A inches
wide when material has figure or nap,
5h yards A. inches wide when materi-
al has neither figure nor nap. with 3
yards Of applique to trim as illustrat.
ed.
The pattern 1850 is cut in sizes for
a 90, "a, %, rs and 80 inch waist
measure.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-03-11
HELD FOR BIG RANSOM.
Daniel Cushing OF Texas kidnapped and
Held for Sio,ooO Ransom.

'"
on order of Governor Lanham. a
squad of Texas rangers Joined the
sheriff of Del Rio county, Texas, in q
rruitless search for Daniel Cushing, a
wealthy man of Columbus, Miss, who
was kidnapped at Devils River. Mr..
Cushing had gone to Devils River for
his health. He started for the railroad
station. Later a note in his handwrit-
ing was found pinned TO the door OF
the small station saying he had been
kidnapped by four rlen and would be
held for a ransom OF $4,000. The note
gave instructions for leaving the money
on the steps Of the Mexican school
house at Del Rio. Inside the station
was found Mr.. Cushing's gold watch
and Masonic pin, probably indicating
that he had thought his captors meant
to rob him and had, at their approach,
secreted his valuables. The region Is
the widest in Texas. the station being
two miles from the Mexican border
and at least three miles from human
habitation. in the midst of almost i'm
p~enetrable canyons.
r. Il. Cushing, engineer Of mainten-
ance Of way for the Southern Pacific
railroad. is a brother of the missing
man. and first discovered the disap-
pearance.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-03-11
No EsCape for WronxdOera.

who were acquitted in January last in
the local customs court Of appeals be-
fore Judges Crossfield and ReXas, Of
conspiracy TO defraud the customs de
partment by furthering the illegal entry
of the non-exempt class OF Chinese.
were re-arrested in Manila, r. l.. on a
similar charge. Ballantine was an in
spector Of customs at the time u the
arrest for the issuance OF alleged
Miller was an ex-inspcctor OF immigra-
ton.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-03-11
lUNATiC IN WAR OFFICE
Finally subducd After lie Had Wounded
Two Clerks.

Armed with a revolver. William J.
OBrien, alias William Duffy, an insane
discharged soldier. entered the war de-
partment. and going to the mail and
record division. shot Robert J. Man.
ming. a messenger, and Arthur Week
or. a clerk. Miss Emma Sexton. an
other clerk, barely escaped being shot
through the head. The injury to Man.
ming is on the right side just above the
kidneys. and is regarded as dangerous.
Wicker was shot in the arm.
Before the maniac could fire a third
time he was o~verpowered by James
J. Dawson. a messenger. II required
the combined strength of half a dozen
men to finally subdue the man. Promi-
nent among them was Lieutenant Gem
eral Adna X. Chaffee. chief OF STAFF.
The lunatic still held the smoking
revolver in his hand, when General
Chaffee noticed it and with his left
hand on the mans throat, took the
weapon from him and al2o the papers
in his pocket.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-03-11

rendered convertible, so serving a
double use. When made low it re.
quires elbow sleeves, but these are
in vogue with high waists so that by
adding or removing the yoke. which
is separate, the waist becomes quite
different In effect.
The waist Is made over n smoothly
fitted lining and on this are arranged
the box plated front and backs. When
a simple yoke waist is desired it can
he made high, the drop yoke arranged
over it and all finished together at
the neck, but when either a low or a
convertible waist is desired it a be
cut out on indicated lines. The
sleeves are wide below the elbows.
but fit snugly below and are plated
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-03-11
Dreyfus Retrlal Ia Progress.

The court OF cessation, Paris. France.
began the consideration of the appeal
of Alfred Dreyfus for a revision Of hi.
trial. Counsellor Chambereaud presid-
ed, Dreyfus was not present, his in
terests being in the hands Of Lawyer
Mornard.
The report OF NJ. Boyer, reporter of
the court, which was read, presents two
new facts upon which the minister Of
justice, NJ. Valli, received a revision of
the case.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-03-11

worn over them. The model shown
Is graceful and becoming and includes
a bertha that gives the broad shoul'
der line. The fullness at the neck is
collected in gathers and there is no
opening. the gown being slipped on
over the head. then drawn up snugly
by means of beading threaded with
ribbon. TO make the gown for a WON
an OF medium size will be required
Ga yards of material 3G inches wide
with 2R yards of narrow and 10
yards Of wide edging and Ga yards
OF insertion.
a May Manton pattern, No. 413G,
cut in three sizes. small or 80, me.
dunn or 36. large or 40 inch bust
measure, will be mailed to any ad.
dress on receipt of ten cents.