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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-24
IN FOURTH NEW
JERSEY DISTRICT

SOMERvILLE, N. j., Sept. a.
The democratic congressional conven-
ton of the Fourth district Of New
Jersey was held here today and re-
suited in the nomination Of Francis
B. Lee Of Trenton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-24

A man named Turner has written
letter declaring his opposition to
Candidate Mead and pledging himself
for Turner. What's in a name?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-24

Natures greatest gift to the hu-
man family is HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. With it your family
is fully protected. Best baby medi-
::s; cents: N the +. T :s' Or =: 1&1&
Tablets. Sold by v "
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-24

certainly speaking to more people
who will not vote for him than any
other candidate ever before the peo-
pie of this state.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-24

Foley's Kidney Cure makes the dis
eased kidneys sound so they will
eliminate poisons from the blood.
Sold by Chas. McNab, 402 Riverside
avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-24

Kuropatkin is the Dave Hill Of the
east, and he isn't waiting until next
January to prove it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-24

Avoid serious results of kidney or
bladder disorder by taking Foley's
Kidney Cure. Sold by Chas. McNab.
%O2 Riverside avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-24

If Turner is speaking to the large
crowds credited to him in the COL
umns Of his morning organ, he is
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16
u. S.
IN THE LEAD IN THE WORLDS
PRODUCTION UF PETROLEUM
FOR YEARS RUSSIA HAS
LED.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Accord-
ing to a report by the Geological Sur
vey the worlds production. ofpetro-
leum in 1892, amounted to 1S5.l5l.oS9
barrels OF this the United States
and Russia produced 9f.40 per cent
For years Russia has led in point OF
production. but an increase of 1851
722 barrels in the production OF the
United States in 1902 and IA decrease
amounting TO 4,G2S,515 barrels in the
production OF Russia caused these Two
countries to change places and put
the United States at the head of the
list.
"Our country, however, has stu
more important advantage over its
foremost petroleum rival" says the re-
port.
More than double. the quantity OF
the higher grades Of refined products
is obtained from the average crude
petroleum produced in the United
states than is obtained from Russian
oil The United States produced near
Iy &c barrels OF refined products in
1902, 10 every barrel produced by the
rest of the world
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16

entitled TO thess prf y iIega Of az ms:
treated q afiso hisess s.l1l
Personal setectfons except hose Sta ken i
Is STAN atients In ,shici, lat sSr, case
they are taken u a a red cesa r;ss Sc I
cost, and provided Nj III med ical urea I:
ment BY the hospital corps of pisSsii::.
clans we bespeali for s:iis insntu
ton. OF the First ward a most success ste cess
ful career and for ali its patience q
speedy recovery.
Mr. Allen Henderson is buldins: a
cottage in the southern part Of the
First ward. which With numerous OF
ers under construction. indicates
spirit of enterprise and confidence in
the future of our city whichsis des-
tined to carry it forward to still better
and greater things.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16
Burglary Up 20 Date.

It appears that Germans of known
bad character are allowed TO escape
Oh condition of leaving the country
England is practically the only refuge
omen to them, so they flock here, and
among them the expert German burg
lar visits us in ever increasing num-
bers. 1t is said that Germany is the
country of specialists, and the Grim
inal but intelligent Teuton makes q
speciality of his business, to which
he applies the latest scientific meth
DDS. The extent to which the art OF
burglary has been developed is evil
denced by the fact that ingenious
housebreaking tools are manufactured,
such as portable ladders, portable
phosphorus and electric lamps, ratchet
drills. sheet iron cutters, adjustable
iimmies, pick locks and various Kinds
of skeleton keys. Some of these are.
of course, legitimate and necessary
tools, not necessarily nor mainly used
for felonious purposes Any given
house once entered, the scientific Ger
man can open the strongest cast-iron
safe by means OF an oXy-hydrogeu
Dlowpipe, which produces heat SO
intense as to melt any metal against
which it is directed. The following
plan is also practiced: A recent chem
lea discovery has produced .prepa-
ration known as thermite. Ii a por-
ton of this is placed on the top OF
safe heat is generated so powerful
that the toughest steel cannot with
stand it, and a hole is burned in any
r<,IA
Doubtless these are the men who are
now crowding into England in such
numbers under the designation OF
German workmen; at the same time
those who have been already convict
ed in Germany often adopt an English
name so as to conceal their Identity
as far as Observation-Disclosures Re
view.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16
I'M. HARTLEY 6 SON,
.NExT.To COURT HOUSE Fairrr,ont, W. Va
Y. M. c. A. CLOSES

BUFFALO, N. Y, May 16.-Thirty-
five hundred people witnessed the
close of the International Y. NJ c. A
convention last night. The end was
marked by singing "Blest Be the Tie
That Binds in most touching man
ner.
The selection of the. place for the
holding of the next convention is left
to the Interna tional committee Mem
phis, Tenn, and Washington, d. g.,
are candidates
Last nights meeting vas devoted
to the foreign work of the association.
Pledges for nearly $4,000 were OBJ
tanned toward the expense Of sending
young r1en to foreign lands.
The largest single pledge announced
from the stage was $500. But it was
learned later that pledge of $1,000
was also given with the request that
it may not be announced. 1t IS IN
derstood that Hiss Gould was the one
who gave that pledge.
Exercises and special services were
conducted at various city churches
yesterday. Miss Gould attended
meeting for women at the Central
Presbyterian church. Miss Gould and
her party left Buffalo to-day Tor st.
Louis on a special car over the Wa
bash Railroad.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16
d 4
I RE
AT SALEM AS DISEASE IS pYINsS
oUT-cHUECHES MAY Re
OPEN SOON.

SALEM, W. Va. May 16.-The
smallpox scare in Salem is rapidly dy-
ing, and soon it VIII be a thing Of
the past This viii be gratifying news
to the: people OF Salem and others who
have interests there.
The health officer and another prom
inent doctor stated that there were
not more than half a dozen cases all
told in the community. and only one
of these is within the community,
that being in the corporate limits OF
the town. Two cases will be released
from quarantine to-day, and unless
new cases develop the town will soon
be entirely free.
It is probable that church services
will be resumed next Sunday, though
this is not yet sure Unless the health
officer decides that it is perfectly S ne
the closing rule will be enforced.
There are no restrictions on any of
the business houses, and no interior
ence with business whatever at tbs
time.
Notwithstanding the reports that
have gone out about the ravages OF the
disease in Salem. there has been b..
one death from the disease, and there
is some doubt as to whether that was
directly due to smallpox.
II now appears that within 2 week
Salem will be free from contagious
disease and that in a few days bu-1'
ness will have recovered from the cf-
fects of the epidemic.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16

Howard Bartlett, of Webster, Taylor
county. is visiting at the home of Mrs
Lake, on Glen avenue
George Pigott, of Dola, is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. ]. w. Fortney.
Mrs. T. j. Patterson. of Boothsville
is visiting her son. J. c. Patterson.
whose child is very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Watkins Wis
tied Mr.. Watkins father, j. NJ. Wat
kins, over Sunday.
Philip Pitzer, who holds a posiu ~
in \one of, the banks at Warrington.
visited his parents over Sunday
Miss Eva Fletcher was down from
Warrington over Sunday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16
Mormon Conference.

PARNERSBTRG, w. Va, May 10
The Northwest Virginia conference OF
the Mormon church was held here
Sunday. Elder Woolley presiding. Pub
lie sentiment prevented the use OF
the school house, but the public hail
in the city building was rented and
the meeting went on without inter
ruDtion Some forty elders are here
representing a large membership, eS-
pecially through the mountain dis
tricts.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16
FlJlN
DIR
ASSOCIATE TON
OF WEST VIRGINIA w HOLD
ITS REGULAR saMNlJ q GO ~
VENTIoN In cLARFSSBs5RGs
ON TUESpAY,8NvE
DAN AND AURSDAf
JULY ~ 10, AM D 4 4

CLARkSBuRG. w ~ -
Clarksburg is rapidly becoming the
convention city of the State. tate
societies, lodges and other UGH orgal1Ss
izations are becoming aware of the eSss
ceIlent advantages and facil tiles Of
fered by the city of Ciarksburg for
the holding Of State meetings and ss.ss
the result many State associati items
have announced their intent ion Of!
holding their next annual meeting
In this city.
Among the many State conventions
to be held in Glarksburg that have
been decided upon recently is the an an
nual meeting of the West irgiIsf:ss
Funeral Directors Assocfat lion w. 81.
Osborne, of the Clifford Oshorne lisl elss
taking company. Of this itss,.s wiz, 81 81 Sal
president of the associat ion sas5s s s:ss
turned from Wheeling W here he ~ e.
tended meeting Of the exscuE ses
committee, which had been Gallo for
the purpose of deciding upon the plee9s.
and date for the regular annua meet
ing AT this committee meeting e
was decided to have the annual meet
ing in Clarksburg on I'iIesd saY,s 49,
nesday and Thursday, J Il isF1 5tsg, 81
II, and preliminary arranseraentssfte'r 3s5
the meeting were mad
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16
The Arl-suHicient Planting,

Bresh by, Mistah Wintah!
go yo' rin2e is done an GAVIN
All, doan' min yo' howlin'
Scnce de springs a-comin' avn
What yo' hargin roun' TO?
Doan' yo' know dat yo' are dead?
Grass is in de nledder
An de sunshine obahhead.
sTaint no use o. snarlin
Laiii a ugly rooHess houn'
Dat won't stop nah plantin'-
Cot nah seeds all IL de groun
Leetle seeds OBJ sladness
Datll sprout an grow TO me!
Now dat dey is planted
Aim ez happy ez Kin be.
Hyar's a lazy niggah,
Jes' a-pufhn' OBJ his pipe,
Dreamin' OBJ de summah
Ween de sweetest tings is ripe
Breshs by, Mistah Wintah!
ALIVE attended to ali need1:
Jes' kain' t IT ink OBJ no thin
But dem wa tab nil ion seed
D.
II. e,aidweIl OF Wheeling is herr
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16
snow In Somerset County.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa, May 16.-(Spe-
cial. "A snow storm visited the upper
lands Of northern Somerset county
this afternoon, continuing for half
hour. The crops will suffer from the
cold weather to-day and tonight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16
First Game May 80.

Messrs. Murphy and Slack are rap
idly forming their plans for the com
ing baseball season, and expect to
have the team organized in a few
days.
Their first me wi occur Dec
grafton Day at the Park up the liver.
The personnel Of the team VIII be
published in few days.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16
STEAMER BEAUTY

Will leave for Fairmont Park ev. y
afternoon at 2 P. NJ. and every ever
ing at s p. NJ. Round trip, &c
Music and Dancing. Arrangements
can be made for Falrmont Park and
steamer, Beauty" for excursions ard
picnics. Address 304 Main street City
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16

81. ST n. e.a,aMe 81 lyheeIIng Is her.e:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16
lHNDERSON'S
BON TON.
Al U :!
LOV6IU
lNhit6
Clinton Hats!
Pl6ntu OF
Children Hats

About 20 Children's Coats 1 year to
5. Reduced just II.
$500 Coats, $3.75.
$500 Coats. $500
$500 Goats 1928.
II Now these are just new Spring
goods and the. very latest styles.
The Soiesette we sell you for 21c
yard is almost as nice as silk, and
washable All the popular shades.
We have the largest assortment of
terms.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-16
THE BUSINESS MAN.

As we'll as all other level headed men,
realizes the i'm aortsnee 5Sof ir,surir,as
against loss by ire Bl we wa at III
address our5ren1arks TO those syh osa ara
not fully aware Of the adyantag
FIRE suRANGE
10 such men NE Will be GLAD to give
informal ton of interest We guarar,si
tee not to bore them BY urging them
to- Insure. We ssimply Wiss, TO show
the advantages of carrying i1sliran
Drop US care, and ours reRress ntasl
tive MIL cal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

'9Yous III On oS G9ql aIoJoQ suBaII
9d!d mo oInsuI .ueo eM AID Sal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

Hsn county, and read law, located at
Pattleboro and moved to Raleigh
,' Ter TO become the editor of the News,
wien 1t was begun by Stone and W.
ecu, at a salary of $4,000 a year. He
vas an uncommonly genial, kind ex-
oel5eht man, was a sound Democrat
aEu wrote with facility, lucidity and
interest He was a candidate for Con-
sIess at one time in the Raleigh dis
tflct, was defeated by a carpet Dagger,
ana IN the prime of his manhood pass
9q away while residing at Rocky
mount l think il was.
Col. William l.. Saunders.
when the Raleigh Observer was
peS uil 1t was under the control OF TWO
Ola school-mates of mine both able
men, heightened honorable, and
truthful. l refer to Col. William l.
saunders and Mai. Peter M Hale 1t
was strong team indeed. | went
70 School with Saunders at LoveJoy S
Military Academy in 1856. l think.
take MN all and in all, that Saunders
mas had no equal in ability among
North Carolina editors. Some three
years ago l prepared q half dozen
pages OF manuscript upon him, but
Ike other copy of mine not used at
the time, it has taken wings, and |
opinion that would have been useful
now l am not sure as to his birth
place, whether Raleigh or Halifax
county. He was of good lineage. He
read law, and was a brave officer in
the tremendous war. He was a very
genial, lovable man. When in health
it was sunshine and pleasure to be
with him He had much fun in his
had a very strong intel
lect, and wrote with distinguished
clarity and power. He was not what
l would designate as a graceful, ele
CANT writer, but he wrote with breadth
Ct conception, strength of intellect,
perSpicacity of vision, and gertrude
of conviction that We're most impress
SiVe He had wit, raillery, sarcasm.
humor. He was a Virile production
OF nature, and possessed as true ana
genuine a manhood as any one | knew.
When he was arrested by the Paul
Fry Government at Washington and
taken thither to be arraigned for be-
ing a Ku-KluX, he stood firm as a
Icck and would tell nothing. The au-
thorities could get nothing from him,
there was no betrayal Ct others, but
he remained resolute and silent and
self contained. He was quite unlike
another native also taken to Wash
ington There was both love and
granite in his noble personality. He
suffered long and most severely with
disease, and when some fifty-siX years
Of age crossed over the flood and
| trust has been for many years in the
home of the blessed. He did a most
important work for North Carolina in
discovering the great collection OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

ter. Raleigh Standard, oxford Mercu-
~ Tin 18459, Henderson Gold Leaf
GREENSBORO Patriot, Greensboro
Waterman and Harbinger, and some
1ther newspapers. In my first article
| said l mad been correspondent Of
the Petersburg News. 1 am not sure
now as TO its name. Mr.. Crutchfield
who afterwards published an interest
ans weekly called The BaItimorean, .
was the editor and owner. He en-
pIoyed me. SO FAR as / recall at this
writing l have about completed i'm ont
line my journalistic work. I consid-
er my regular newspaper life began In
october. 1857. There have been sew
eral breaks or intervals. Rut in all,
nave, / believe. been connected with
the press In some relation for So or
years and possibly Tor "A year or
two more.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14
George Graham Vest.


Here dies an honest and a loval
man. he was loyal to his convictions.
his kindred, and his section in 1861.
and quite as loyal to his reunited
country throughout the long years of
his public service afterward He told
the truth; he feared nothing save the
thlngS that make for shame: he lived
and died untouched by any hand Of
accusation. Brilliant OF intellect. true
and kind of heart, faithful to every
trust and obligation, he served his
country we'll and usefully. His was
mind Of rich equipment He knew
the truth and meaning of events. the
drift of policies, the very core of
things. And from the beginning to
the end of his political activities he
passed through the passions and
temptations of the day with a white
soul and unstained fingers.
His was a most engaging and de-
lightful personality. A wit, a racon-
teur, Il fount of differing but gentle
humor. He loved humanity. He was
beloved by all who knew him well. In
his youth, during that long and pain
full march from the Missouri river
through the Ozark Mountains, and
over weary miles to Memphis. he was
the very life of his environment
an elixir Of courage, cheer, and lofty
manhood. Similarly, throughout his
service in the Senate afterward he
held the confidence, the affection, this
esteem of all. A jealous, almost fam
tastic light of honor guided every step
he took. A purer. kinder sweeter.
or more virtuous nature has not APP
peared to us. Such men as George G..
Vest renew our faith and replenish
the falling fund of hope. He was of
those who gave substance to the theo-
ries of the Founders. If there be, IS
we are told, an accounting after death,
this man will meet his Maker with 4
brave, contented heart. The most ex-
acting justice will offer him the crown.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14
The LoOterS and ConSpiratorS We're
Guilty of ExaggeratiOn.
Greensboro Telegram.

A meeting of the stockholders of
the Atlantic and North Carolina Rail
road has been called for September
l to consider propositions to lease
the road. There has been such a row
over this road that the conclusion is
natural that it must be worth a good
deal. SO if the State is going to lease
it it is to be hoped that it will stand
out for a good price. However, we
think that the possibilities of corrup-
ton in the States continuing to run
the road have been largely eXagger-
ated. We fancy that there could be
several calamities that could befall
the State any one of which would
be greater than to keep the old "Mul-
LETT in the hands of the State.
'9YoWs III On oS G9ql aIoJoq suB5Ip
9d!d mo oInsuI l.ueo eM Gl!d sal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

youth disappear forever! In my class
Of fifty-one at the University there are
but two others and myself surviving
Col. James Washington, of Goldsboro;
Nr. Peter E. Smith, of Scotland Neck
Capt. Samuel A. Ashe.
After the Observer had passed into
other hands. Capt. Samuel A. Ashe be-
came it's editor. l have for thirty
years had a very good opinion OF ms
abilities. and have not failed opportu-
l,;ty occurring, to emphasize that Iacl'
He is the son OF Hon. Samuel AShe'
who was member of Congress from
the Wilmington District, a man of eX-
celIent parts most influential and
ronular' He was President of the
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad and
was killed by an accident on the ROAD.
Capt Ashe was a faithful, gallant
Young soldier in the great war ana
won mis- spurs. He read law. frst
met him IN Wilmington in 1866 or 81,
and was glad to renew d pleasallt ~ %I
Guaintance a few years later at Raj
eigh. where he was associated with
Judge A. S. Merrimon, and Thomas
C. Fuller. later u. S. District Judge
both men of fine abilities. capt. AShe
entered Journalism and made an eX-
cellent reputation with strong Wen
trained mind and of good cultlValloh'
well Informed and leVel-headed, Il
very important endowment, q writer OF
idiomatic English marked with occa-
SIGNAL passages of elegance, with
mind comprehensive enough to grasp
ell details, and skill sufficient TO form
ulate them in clear, regular ana I'M
rressiVe sequence, he is proHtaDle,
useful, judicious writer as we'll as
trustworthy and entertaining. lie Is Il
very satisfactory writer indeed, ana u
safe guide to follow SO far as l nave
information l have found that III
a good sense it paid to read what he
wrote, and / very rarely overlook any
thing from his accurate, instructive
pen. He has the rare gift of under
standing the use of adJectiVeS, not
very common accomplishment. AS
had reason to mention a few months
ago, he is now engaged in preparing
North Carolina histories. one being
completed, and a second one in rapid
course of construction, with another
volume to follow.
| am in doubt as to when The News
and Observer were united, whether
under Saunders and Hale, or later.
Ny impression was that Capt AShe
became editor of the two united
dailes. | recall that at one time. for
probably four or five months, he sue
CCeded me as the editor of the Raleigh
Evening Crescent a daily | started in
connection with three printers hut re-
tired after a few weeks trial in big
disgust. Later, the purchaser wisely
secured my friend Ashe to prepare
editorial copy for him. l do not know
that Capt. Ashe had anything to do
With the getting up of the paper 9TH
crWise. l remember that he gave them
good and useful editorial matter.
From what | have already written it
will appear that Raleigh since 1865,
has had several editors of superior
Sits and influence
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14
Other Brilliant Men.

Among RaleigE journalists Of whom
+ cannot now undertake to write were
several who were of good ability in
their particular lines. ] only give
their names-John Spelman, John
Syme, Jr. y Mr.. Whitaker, OF the Spirit
of the Age Thomas c. Evans, Captain
randolph Shotwell; Mr.. Whitaker
connected with the Sentinel at one
time, Western man, name forgotten
who was with the Sentinel for @
while, and a vigorous, dashing writer,
and / am not sure but Mr.. Christian,
4 Virginian of much brilliancy, also
edited in the capital city.
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Col. John ID. Cameron.

/ must not fail to mention my old
friend, Col. John ID. Cameron, who a
few years ago departed this life at
Ashevillc, aged, think, some seventy
SIX / do not recall how long he edited
at Raleigh, but for a year or more. He
then removed TO Durham, where he
remained for several years editing.
and after that edited the Citizen. also
at ASheVille. He was a capital writer,
and Of good cultivation. | think he
was the son of Judge Cameron, of
Florida. and | bear hearty testimony
as to the fine disposition, the attrac-
tive character, the usefulness. the
ability, the devotion to principle, and
TO North Carolina, and the excellence
of his best writings of this fine
gentleman. One of his most useful
services was the capital discussion of
North Carolina in a volume prepared
not many years before his death.
regret | have not better material at
Hand TO write of my gifted and ven
cradle friend at more length and with
mere accuracy. He was surely enc
Of the ablest and best equipped of
North Carolina editors / have known.
first knew him at Hillsboro about
1862. and held him in high personal
esteem He some times visited Will
rington, and never failed to gladden.
my little journalistic room with his
benign and welcome presence. He
edited the News at Raleigh. if I am
not mistaken. My memory is treach-
circus lust here