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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-26
.I.l,e Ennpress al Japan ii,


{ aIy5 dainty lady rides a w eel.
In boomers meath her garden wal AZ.
With Paris slippers on her ll,e.
She slides about her palace hall,
She is the fairest OF the fair,
With oval cheeks OF softest tan,
sand cherry blossoms in her hair
The Empress CT Japan
She is the gayest Of the say;
She is the wlsest OF the wise
And, iadyiike, has power 70 sway
The grave Miilado's eyes.
And she has trained in ali things good
The noble and angus, young man
Her son in all save ties of blood
The Crown Prince OF japan.
She caught the earliest ray OF light
That fell across the empires breast
When, after centuries OF night
The sun rose from the West!
Rejoicin & at her husbands side,
She watched the glory rise and span
The darl<ened countr:- far and wide
The light of New Japan
And she has founded ward and school.
\ patroness of high degree
And. breaking customs iron rule,
Has made her people free.
The while her ivory fingers try
With silken scarf OF giitterins fan,
She is a theme OF pride and joy
The Empress of Japan.
Miss Grace Beswck, Memphis, MO
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-26
WIugssAs wAeEE FARMERS.
Thousands Are IN the Class, Despite s
Pre- judiee Against Il.

Prejudice Against
q The American pref udice agai1ss5
waseearr,frg by married women : p
pears In the effort occasionally made
to make the employment OF teachers
in the public schools terminate wi :
marriage But thousands of American
married women do earn wages, tho
sands more would gladly DO soft they
could and other thousands would q
happier and better off # they did 1 nc
prejudice against it seems disadvant't-
geous American men as rule
prefer to support their wives if they
can.
If an American married wonat.
works for pay. it is either because a.
gives her pleasure or because ne
husbands income is Insufficient Sic
does NOT do it as a matter of cours-
How long she can keep il up depen i
upon what the work is and upon 9TH
er circunl stances. If she has caiioren
that, of course, interferes with her
wa.e-aarnirg, if it does not stop it a.
together and general acceptance OF
custom which would restrict or dis
courage Collaborating is not to tAe
public advantage.
Marriage tends, and should tend to
withdraw women from waSe-earnlnS'
but it need not stop it per Sc anu
abruptly To make marriage a bar TO
future wage-earning by woman OPP
crates in restriction of marriage, anc
that is at least as much against puo-
lie policy as restriction of child bear
ing.-Harper's Weekly
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-26
BOTH WERE
ACQUITTED
AFTER STAYING OUT BUT TWEEN
TY MINUTES. THE JURY RE-
TURNED A VERDICT OF
NOT GUILTY..

WASHINGTON, May 25--General
Tyner, of Indiana, formerly Postmas-
ter General and later AItorney-Gener-
al to the PostotIice Department, and
Harrison j. Barrett. of Baltimore, VINO
were charged with conspiracy IN CON
nection with get-rich-quick opinions
handed down through Tyner and Bar
rett. his assistant. were acquitted pS
a Jury in Justice Pritchard'S court this
afternoon. The jury was out but 20
minutes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-26
LITTLE GIRL CARED FOR
BY Humane Society-Mother Unable
to Provide For Her.

WHEELING, May 26.-Her mother
not being able to support her and her
father being dead, eleven-year-old
Grace Young, of Kanawha county,
was brought to this city last night by
Humane. agent at that place, Thomas ma
Swinburne,sa and given in charge Of
omcer Darrah, who had her placed laced.
in the Home Of the Good Shephlee,lrl 'll..3
The caseSof this little girl is apt PIT;
liable one. Her mother made siren rem
uous efforts to save her child but but
was unable tosearn enough money for
the support of the other child
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-26
CALL FOR REPUBLICAN, DISTRICT
CONVENTIONS
TO the Republican voters of Marion


county:
Conventions of the Republican par
ty of the several mag1sterial d:itrlcts
Of Marion county are hereby calleh
to meet on Saturday, the 4th day or
June, 1904, at O'Clock P. M, FOR the
purpose Of electing delegates to TIE
following named conventions:
To the State nominating convent1o2
to be held in Wheeling on the l2th
day of July, 1904.
To the Judicial convention to be
held in Morgantown on the sth oav
OF June 1904, at 10 o'clock A. NJ
To the Senatorial convention to be
hereafter called
Also to transact such other BUSINESS
as may properly come before SAID
district conventions.
The said several district. conven-
lions will be held ut the respective
places hereinafter named; ana VIII
elect the number of delegates herein
after designated, and no more, that
is to say:
Fairmont district convention VIII
meet at the Courthouse in the City
of Fairmont, and is entitled to eject
the following number of delegates:
To the State convention, o.
To the Judicial convention, 3.
To the Senatorial convention, j.
Grant district convention Will meet
in Nonongah (meeting place TO ne
provided by district committeeman.
State convention, 8.
Judicial convention, s.
Senatorial convention, s.
Lincoln district convention VIII
meet at Pennington school house:
State convention, 8.
Judicial convention, 5.
Senatorial convention, 5.
Mannington district will meet at
Town of Warrington at school mouse.
State convention, S.
Judicial convention, H.
Senatorial convention, H.
Pawpaw district will meet at Nep-
tune school house.
State convention, 2.
Judicial convention, 5.
Senatorial convention, 3.
Union district will meet in the
First ward of the City of Fairmont'
at the school house.
State convention, 4.
Judicial convention. G.
Senatorial convention, G.
Winfield district convention Will
meet in Mt Harmony school house.
State convention, 3.
Judicial convention, D.
Senatorial convention, ..
1t is requested that in making Sc
lection of delegates, that only those
be selected who are likely to attend
the convention to which they are
made delegates. The call for tie
state convention states that nc proS-
les will be admitted as delegates.
By order of the Executive Commit
tee.
HARRY SHAW, Chairman.
A. l.. LEHMAN, Secretary.
Dated April 80, 1904.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-26
Horticultural Notes.

Plants have life the same as ami
mails, and they require feeding, wat
ering and care if We expect to de-
rive profit from them.
The object of the orchard is to pro-
duce fruit The amount and kind OF
tillase will vary according to condl-
tions-soil plant food and so fourth
Study the individual needs of each or
chard.
The experiments carried on at this
station of using dwarf peas and 9eans
as a cultivated crop in orchards, and
then turning under the vines alter
picking the pods, is recommended
The orchard has the benefit of contin-
,1or,s cultivat ton at the proper season.
The plants when plowed under enrich
the soil and the picked product pays
the bills
Fruit trees of different kinds, as ap-
pies, plums or grapes, need food ac-
cordine to their respective wants. We
do not feed the horses and swine on
the same diet. Why should we differ
ent kinds of plants?
Whether to train the tree high or
low depends on several conditions.
To prune tree properly means 10
begin when young and prune annu-
ally. This done, there is no occasion
of cutting off large limbs, which en-
dangers the life of trees.
1t costs to thin fruit, but the result
ing fruit is of a superior grade, and
the expense of picking inferior fruit IS
eliminated at harvesting time. Peach
es and plumS are always thlnned Tor
best results.
| SPRAYING for both insect enemies
and funguous diseases is part OF the
fruit business. If one does not in
tend to post himself on how to COM
bat these foes he would better not at
tempt fruit growing.
| Hardy varieties, well-drained SOILS
and slightly rounding up OF the SOIL
about the trees, together with a clover
crop, assist very much to protect the
trees in winter.
Modern conveniences should be de-
vised for picking the fruit Fruit
| growers realize more and more the
| Importance of lessening the time be-
| tween picking and getting the fruit on
the market. Apples for cold storage
| are picked and shipped at once.
To keep up an interest in fruit
growing requires a sufficient study OF
fruit problems to at least comprehend
what the essentials for success are loi
the crops to be grown. Supplement
your work with reading from the pest
| authorities, by visiting successful or
chardists and attending horticultural
meetings. Attend short lecture
course at the agricultural college. Be
come fruit grower both in theory
and practice-Prof. F. W. Rane, IN
| Prairie Farmer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-26

The ancient bridge at Ayr, Scotland,
built in 1882 and made famous by
Robert Burns, has been ordered to pc
closed for repairs. It will cost $ 20,
ouao 10 putt it in good condi ion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-26

When Queen Alexandra heard how
che moles were destroying crops in
wales she ordered mole-slin mus
They became the rage, and the moles
are nearly exterminated.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-26
HAMILTON & HUFFMAN,

are located on the second floor OF the
PEOPLES Bank Building. They are
prepared to do paving, grading ce-.
menting and all work IN their Inc l'e3 On
short notice. s3jS
Returneds to Work
Miss Maud Boggess, of the II ~ Fifth TN
ward, returned to her work at the l1l'a1 Yen
cent; store this morning, q ter an 81 " Z
ness OF seven weeks With typhoid ife-
yer. 81
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
MAYOR READY TO
 DELIVER THE BONDS
WILL TURN THEM OVER TO A. L. RICH 6 co. IN CINCINNATI AND RECEIVE THE PRocEEDs-WILL LEAVE TODAY OR TOMORROW.

Mayor Drennen will leave Birmingham either today or tomorrow for Cincinnati where he goes to deliver to A L. Rich & Co.,, the purchasing bond firm, the citys recent issue of s2O0,OOO of bonds and for the purpose of securing funds with which to erect a new high school and two gram mar schools Alderman Henry B. Gray, chairman of the finance committee of the city council and treasurer of the board of education will probably accompany the mayor to Cincinnati. The mayor will return to Birmingham sometime next week with the funds derived from the sale, and this amount will be deposited in a local bank to the credit of the mayor and aldermen and the board of educa- ton.
 The negotiations for the sale of the two months ago through the New York office of Rich & Co. with ,ne understand ing that the bonds were to be delivered at the Cincinnati office.
 The bonds are dated July 1, 1904, bear ing interest from that date. The bonds were signed several days ago by Mayor Drennen and City Treasurer G. c. Engstfeld, as required by the city charter.
 Mayor Drennen has received, from Dill Ion & Hubbard. the New York bond law yers, a letter approving the ordinances and resolutions which were prepared by City Attorney Ed. D. Smith and adopt ed at the last meeting of the city council authorizing the sale of the bonds to Rich & Co. and the delivery of the bonds by the mayor.
 While in Cincinnati Mayor Drennen will also attend the annual reunion of the Benevolent Protective rder of Elks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
WORLDS CHAMPION
 COMES TOMORROW
WALTHOUR WILL BE IN PARTY OF BICYCLE RIDERS FROM AT LANTA-sTADiuM OPENS MoN- DAY NIGHT.

Tomorrow morning the bicycle riders who are to enter the events on the open ing night of the Stadium will arrive in Birmingham from Atlanta, where they race tonight.
 In the party will be Bobby Walthour, the worlds champion. De Guichardt, the French champion: Bennie Monroe, and Gus Lawson. the Terrible Swede. With them will be the men who will ride the pacing machines, making a party of about ten altogether. Besides these there will be the timers, starters and other people interested in the racing game.
 Jack Prince is very much elated over the track he has built here, stating that it Is decidedly the best he has ever built.
 The opening nights will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, and walthour will appear each night against one of the above named riders. The fact that the brigade encampment will be very near the track will mean that hundreds of the soldiers will go to the races and that the Stadium will be filled all the time. The Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company will have a special schedule to the Stadium and extra cars to handle the crowds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
BOARD OF REVENUE
 STUDIES THE PLANS
ARCHITECTS SUBMIT PLANS FOR COURT HOUSE ExTENsloN-DE- cIsIoN WILL NOT BE REACHED FOR SEVERAL DAYS.

The board of revenue yesterday took up the entire day in receiving plans and specifications for the improvements at the court house, authorized by the recent special election. There are several propo- sitions before the board of revenue with reference to the matter. but 1t is ex- pected that nothing definite will be de- cided upon for several days yet.
 Plans, drawings. specifications and other data were presented at the board meeting by Architects D. A. Helmich, w. E. Spink, W. J. Breeding and others. The meeting was held in executive session. and the architects were called before the county officials one at the time The door to the meeting room was locked and then the ideas of the architects were explained in detail.
 Capt. A. J. Tarrant, president uf the board Capt. H. W. Crook, J. K. P Laird and Secretary W. S. Morrow were pres ent at the meeting. During the after noon Capt. Tarrant said:
 ''We are now having the architects to come before us and explain their draw ings and specifications. We will have to go over the entire matter with due con- sderation, and will probably reach mol de- cision until the latter part of next week. Until that time the board of revenue will not have anything to give out for pub lication."
 Three propositions looking towards the required improvements are suggested. to- wit:
 l. To add fourth story to the present building.
 ?. To enlarge ventiate and otherwise improve the basement to the building dividing it into court rooms. record rooms and offices.
 3. To erect new building on the pres ent site of the old county jail, on the corner of Twenty-first street and Fourth avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
JOHN T. YEATMAN NOW
 ON GEN. CLARK'S STAFF
Has Been Appointed Chief of Ordnance With Rank of Major, Vice
 Major Warren.

John T. Yeatman has been appointed chief of ordinance with the rank of ma jor on the stan of Brigadier General Louis V. Clark, vice Major John K. War ren, who resigned on account of illness.
 The appointment was made Tuesday by General Clark and the transfer papers are now being made out. The appoint ment takes effect at once, and Major Yeatman will resign as commander of the Jefferson Volunteers as soon as the trans fer papers are executed. which will be this week.
 Major Yeatman has been connected with the Alabama National Guard since 1892. and has been commander of the volun- teers since 1902. Previous to that he or ganzed the company at Marion. and also was connected with the company at Selma.
 Major Warren was retired with his full rank. He has been connected with the Alabama National Guard for the past fifteen years. and for some time he has been chief of ordinance on the stan of General Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were filed in the probate office yesterday.
 Alex Beck to William J. Carter. lot 6. block 2 Laird, Falls & Weissers' addi- ton to Avondale; consideration. s1590.
 Richard Williams to Falcon Ore con- pany, north half of northeast corner, and east half of northwest corner of section IS, township 19, range west; considera- ton. s1200.
 North Birmingham Land company 10 William Alexander, lots 21 and p. block 2s7. North Birmingham; consideration sl510
 North Birmingham Land company to J. M. Price, lots to 2. block 416. North Birmingham; consideration, $100c.
 E. R. Rivers to z.I T. Gillespie. lot B. block 5, of Phelan's addition to Birming- lam; consideration, s1450
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
MAY. Rs OF BIG CITIES.
Birmingham's Executive Receives a
 Large Gro.o Picture.

group picture entitled "May;rs of One Hundred Cities in the United States. The likeness of Birminghams executive appears on the second row of photo graphs The picture has been hung in the mayors office, and it attracts the attention of all visitors to the office
 The group includes photographs of Mayor George B. Mcclellan of New York; Mayor Carter H. Harrison of Chicago Mayor David s. Rose of Milwaukee Mayor Julius Fleischman of Cincinnati the late Samuel M. Jones of Toledo, the late Robert McLane, mayor of Balti- more, Evan r. Howwel of Atlanta, and many other mayors of distinction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
East Lake Casino.

The George Parsons company is making nuite a hit at the Casino in "A Turkish Texan, The comedy Is one that. Is unique in treatment and humorous situations are numerous. MT Parsons is well liked hexe where he has been, seen before, and he is supported this season by an unusu- ally strong company. The attendance at the matinee yesterday afternoon and last night was very gratifying and large houses are predicted for the remainder of the week.
 Beginning tonight the Parsons company will present a new comedy entitled ''The Reason Why This will be the offering for the remainder of the week, including the Saturday matinee and is sure to prove popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
MANY SEE VIEWS.
Today Is Last Day Pictures of Blr-
 ningham's Exhibit Is Displayed.

Tho views of the Birmingham district which will be exhibited at St. Louis. and which have been on display in the Com mercial club rooms in the Linn building for several days, will be shown again to- day for the last time.
 Many people saw them yesterday, and were greatly pleased. and another large crowd is expected today. The public is invited to visit the club rooms and see from these pictures what splendid show ing the district makes. There is no ad- mission fee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
.ELKS WILL HAVE
 HANDSOME TRAIN Large Party Leaves Sunday
 Night for Cincinnati GREAT ANNUAL REUNION Special Train over Q. 6 c. Will Be Made Up of Six sleepers From
 Birmingham and One
 From Meridian.
GREAT ANNUAL REUNION

Members of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks from Meridian. Tuscaloosa Operika and several other cities and towns will gather in Birmingham Sunday, preparatory to going to Cincinnati to at tend the eighteenth annual reunion or the members of the order The Elks including a large delegation from Lodge No. 79 of Birmingham, will leave here in a special train. This train, which will be one of the finest ever run out of the union passenger station, will be operated over the Queen and Crescent route, and will be due to arrive in the Queen City Sunday morning shortly after o'clock
 The special will consist of six sleepers from Birmingham and one from Merid- ian Three additional Pullmans will be attached at Chattanooga, having on board the Elks from lodges at Talladega, Annston, Decatur, Huntsville and Flor ence. The train will also have the Queen and Crescent dining car service. Supper will be served soon after 1t departs from Birmingham and breakfast will be served before the central union station Is reached in Cincinnati. baggage car will be attached.
 A. B. Freeman, travelling passenger agent of the Queen and Crescent route, with headquarters in Birmingham. will have charge of the special train, looking after the welfare and comfort of the pas sengers.
 Among the Elks who will make up the Cincinnati party are the following:
 From the Birmingham lodge-Exalted Ruler J. T. Glover. H. Levy, John w. O'Neill, Harry Rensford, Fred Conradi. John L. Parker Huge Marks, Ben Vert heimer Lee Slaughter, Frank Callahan, | Charles s. Simmons, John Perkins, Thomas Shields John S. Leedy, Charles T. Lehman H. Abel H. A. Adams. J. Shindler. Frank Arrico, H. Tayler, MT. Weber, Frank Edwards, Dr. D. E. Dren- nen, Abe Rich, Pete Houppert, Al D.. Campbell, L. Rates, Col. L. w. Johns, Elijah Loy H. Eckhardt Julius Marx. Thomas z. Haygood, H. B. Wheelock and others
 | From the Tuscaloosa lodge-Richard Le-
 
 Friedman, Bud Kyle and Exalted Ruler | H. T. Ormond.
 | From Opelika lodge-Exalted Ruler L.. Nj. Copper and ten other members.
 It was the intention of the members of lodge No. 79 to have Memoli's band ac- company them to Cincinnati and march at the head of the Alabama delegation in the big parade to be given during the re- union It will be impossible, however, for the band to make the trip. as it has been called upon to furnish music next week for the brigade encampment of the Ala bama National Guard. Memoli's Is the regular Third regiment band.
 Lodge No. 79 will carry along with it the Shetland pony and cart owned by Iige Loy. and the turnout will be gaily decorated. and it will be driven in the parade by Miss Hazel Reckling of Birm- | ingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
WooDLAWN FlREMEN.
Efficient Work Prevents Bad Fire Yes
 terday Afternoon.

The prompt and efficient work of the Woodlawn volunteer fire edpartment pre- vented what promised to be disastrous fire at Woodlawn yesterday afternoon.
 Fire broke out in the residence of J. X. Painter, corner of Sixty-second street at Second avenue at 1 o'clock The depa-.- ment was called out and extinguished the blaze before much damage was done. The loss was covered by insurance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
RECORD OF COURTS.

Wash Jones filed suit in the circut court yesterday against the Hardie-Lynes Man ufacturing company for $1.5Oo. The plain tiff alleges that on June 90. while walking near the plant of the defendant he was struck by piece of iron hurled from the shop and was badly injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
sHuGART TRIAL.
Attempt at Bribery Hearing Against
 Attorney Comes Up Today.

The trial of John T. Shugart, the at- torney. is set for trial this morning at 10 o'clock before Judge I. H. Benners, of the inferior court of Birmingham. The defendant Is charged with. bribing or attempting to bribe J. s. Armstrong, who was summoned to appear as juror to try Roland T. Shugart, the son of the de- fendant, about two weeks ago in the criminal court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
FUNERAL NOTICE.

All Red Men are requested to meet at odd Fellows Hall in Avcndale at 1;30, D. m, July IA. to attend the funeral of Brother Huston Jones of Papoose Tribe. No. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

The following marriage licenses were is- sued from the probate office yesterday:
 N E. Goodwin of Trussville to Miss Ieils Self
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14

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 1913 First Avenue.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14

Special through trains leave East Lake at lO.3O, 10. 45 and II o'clock every night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14

Everybody come to the opening of The Senate, 1lO N. 2Oth St., July l4th. 7pm. Free barbecue served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14

Salvation Army Services.-Ensign Widgery of the Atlanta division of the Salvation Army will arrive in Birming- ham today and will conduct services at the army's headquarters in front of the Jefferson theatre tonight and to- morrow night at 8 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14
THE WEATHER

Washington, July 13.-Forecast for Ala bama: Showers and thunder storms Thursday and Friday; fresh south winds increasing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-14

Work of Rebuilding.-Work of re- building the Harrison structure on First avenue, which was destroyed by fire, is progressing rapidly. Workmen are also engaged in repairing the Tom linson building. Work so far has not commenced on the Office building, the third structure burned.