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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10
Poisonous md Harmless Snakes.

There is a certain physiological diff
ference between the poisonous and
harmless snakes which exists very
plainly in their manner Of dentition.
All snakes are objects of aversion and
dread to ma nix ind, so much SO that to
be bitten by a snake has at times been
so fearful to the victim as to have pro-
duced death although the snake was
harmless. Such is the instructive
dread with which these reptiles are
thought Of that it may be desirable to
have some easy mode Of distinguishing
the one kind from the other. This dis
tinguishing characteristic is afforded
by the teeth. In all poisonous snakes
there are only two rows Of teeth. the
fang or fangs being arranged either
within the two rows or outside Of
them. The harmless snakes have -four
distinct rows Of teeth, and when the
bite shows this kind of wound and not
any single deeper or larger puncture
there need be no apprehension.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10
ljkeiy ForQot 1t.

The Times doubtless forgot to get
after us about accusing the mayor OF
partiality in the matter OF the pool
room license. The editor will likely
try to blame us for complaining about
Mr.. Prince for not paying and get
ting after him to make him pay up.
Isn't it lovely TO him to try to shift
responsibility by saying that the
mayor has no power in the matter
any way. He ought to have suggested
that to His Honor in Council meet
ing or have mentioned it in the in
structions before he let him go into
the session.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10
4 SHAPE OFsTHEsEA
fhe n orth Pole Flat, the south Pole,
f:3sis May Be EIonSnt ed 5iasS

May BE &k11OnBhNfl
The earth, small wheel in the ce1es-
tial mechanism, is subject to the laws
Of the balance as well as to the gen
eral laws Of equilibrium which rule
matter. Thus the southern hemisphere
should have the same weight as the
northern Observation-Disclosures how
are we to understand the precise func-
tioning Of all the slow and rapid move
ments, so well compensated, that the
terrestrial globe executes: The har-
mony of these movements could not be
established and could not subsist unless
the respective weights of the two hem
ispheres we're exactly balanced, and IN
order that these movements may not
undergo any arrangement what must
be the -delicacy of the different COM
pensators which maintain the earth IN
it's orbit?
It is known that the earth is sphe-
rotd fattened at the north pole, but
while measurements have been made
and verified at the equator and in the
north polar circle the terrestrial de-
grees have never been measured at or
in the antarctic circle. No geodetc
survey has ever been made beyond the
SEVENTEEN degree The reasons which
lead us to believe in the existence OF
a southern polar continent are always
kept before US, although it is proba BILE
that this continent does not exist, and
therefore we must find another cause
which is capable of maintaining the
earth'S equilibrium, since the fact Is
that the hemispheres are eQullibrated
Notwithstanding the greater weight of
the land of the northern hemlspheres.
Every body, according to the energy
Of the electrical actions to which it Is
submitted, necessarily suffers gain or
loss of the material items, the dis1n-
te2rate ted PARTICLES being drawn in the
direction Of the current-a small but at
the same time constant transportation
of matter under the influence of which
the negative pole is followed and the
positive pole heightened. 1t should be
the same in the case Of the earth.
Since thv tlattening of the north pole
has been verified. the earth Il solid
globe. may be lengthenel at the south
pole in the same proportion that it is
hattcned at the north. this swelling
being composed Of fluid matter Of
which the molecules slipping rapidly,
. the one on the other, are carried to the
place where the need is to balance and
compensate the more or less greater
weight of the other hemisphere.
The rapility and facility with which
watersn flows are the most logical means
of securing a mechanical balance for
the purpose of maintaining, without
shocks, the movements made necessary
by, the gravitation of the earth, the
weight Of the oceans balancing the
weight OF the raised land on the op-
posed hemisphere. The earth is Il fin
ished planet, and whatever may be the
form of the agglomerated solid mass
the regulating actions Of the oceans
will suffice to establish the equilibrium
Of the globe if at any moment it should
be co1nprom ised.-Cosmos
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10

Immediately after our county pri
mary election was held we heard con-
siderable talk about probable Demo-
cratic candidates for the various
Offices but nowadays there is perfect
silence in regard TO such matters. We
know of a few of the unterrifed who
would like to have an official Job, but
whenever they think of the big Re
their courage to become candidates
at once deserts them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10
Noted Spirituatist Dead.

BOSTON. Mass, May 1o.-Hatfield
Pettibone well known as the ''Nord
renowned physic psychic died at
his apartments in this city yesterday
He was tifty-one years old and ma
tive of Ohio aud was an authority on
spiltualisrn. with which he had been
prominently connected for thirtE-twO
years. twice making tours of the world
in the interest OF his faith.
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A Leading Mercha MT Dead.

E\GLEWOOD. n. j.. May 1o.-Col.
Lewis Cheesman Hopkins, OF Brook
lyn. who was formerly the leading dry
goods merchant of Cincinnati, Ohio.
and who was long known as the y. T..
Stewart Of that city, died yesterday,
after a protracted Illness, in his seven
ty-siXth year.
The body Will be taken TO Cincil-
natl to-day for in1erment-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10
TO ADVERTISERS.

AS you will notice by looking at our
columns, we are getting the patron
age Of the business community in a
very gratifying manner. We must
and will make our paper useful to our
patrons. The first place we will look
carefully after the news columns and
editorial page, SO that the people will
want to read all Of the West Vir-
gilman every day. In the second
place we will give our advertisers
every consideration with business
principles. We are sending out hun
creds of sample copies every day,
thus reaching people who are not now
reading daily paper. The West Vir-
gilman will reach many country homes.
Already a number of people on the
Rural Routes have asked to be put on
our mailing list. We will have cor
respondents from most of the leading
centers in the county, and will always
welcome newsy letters from any part
Of the country. You stand by us and
we will stand by you, and thus we can
work together for The profit of both
parties.
Advertisers are kindly requested to
hand in copy the day before they de-
sire change made. 1t is better for
US, and insures a nicer display.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10

Nalerian. the odor of which is SO at
tractivc to cats, is valued in hyStcria
epilepsy and other nervous disorders.
AT one time it was so highly priced in
England had no soups, brothS or even
meats were thought properly seasoned
without it. 1t was supposed to be
very healthful and good to cure
humers. 1t has yellow flowers. and
witches on that account had an
aversion to it, SO our ancestors sup
posed.
You get the news in the Daily West
.Virginian.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10
Suits Entered.

Suit has been entered in the Cir
cult Court by Samuel w. Barnes ct al.
against Mary Barnes ct al. The suit
is in chancery and Attorneys Powell
and Lowe represent the plaintiff.
Lucretia Licombre has entered
chancery proceedings in Intermediate
Court. against Mike Licombre. Attor-
neyE. F. Morgan represents the plain
.tiff- 4 Cd
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10

How things do change. A little
while ago the Mayor was to blame for
everything, even TO the burning OF the
barns, but now the poor policemen
are the guilty parties. Oh. Con
sistency, thou art truly a jewel.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10

CoHshanour and Frazees rRefir ed
Vaudeville Circus will De the fonly
tented organization of merit that will
visit your city this season.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10
For Sale.

Eight room house on corner CastUn
avenue and Fourth street; good house
good location; price, $4,S90- Pay
ments to suit purchaser; house now
empty. Call on Ho1beri & Sped6eH-E
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Geo. NJ. JacobssBlock, Monroe Street
STORE TALK.
MAN 10th, 1904.
Compare Our Prices and the Story IS. told

Alarm clocks, must get up" tattoo
alarm $1.25
Anger braces, 10 inch sweep, bar
gain 25
Anger braces, inch sweep, very
handy tool 40
Arm bands, lust what you need
per pair .o3
Turkish bath towels, up from ~ O5
Brass head nails, 100 to box per
box 49,: O5
Sink or vegetable. brushes. only .@.r-'. O2
White wash brushes at. 80. .;;i:;:.:. 10
Horse brushes at =. 10
Tin wash basins -. - Us
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10
Public Library Closed.

The Fairmont Public Library VIII
be closed until Friday morning on ac
count of the Medical Association ex
hibl which will be held in tilat
room.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10

A. D. Parr. J. T. Boggess and z.
w. Edmondson, from C'larksburg, are
here to-day. -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10

FOR SALE NJ
Nick1e plated, Coal Stove. G-EE2-
heating closet, Is off. Good as new
P. 0. Box 554. .s55
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10

We don't have to wait a week to
get back at 'en1 now.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10

FOR RENT-One nice front room. oa
Jackson street, either furnishedr un--S
furnished. Address 81. E. care OF
this office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10

Good pearl buttons, assorted sizes 81
Cupboard catches, several kinds; I'D
Carpet tacks, per box. OF
Wizard cuff holders, per pair DS
Can openers, a good one. -------ss4
Playing cards, Steamboat, per
mack
Domino's, per set
Chair seats, IA inch, only. --------- De
Emery knife sharpeners --.----DS5
Embroidery; we have5a fine: line UP
TOM orrovv-"What We Stand EI
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10
Fairnont Judge After lnsular job.

9 WASHINGTON, D. e, May -IW--
Senator Elkins called at the White
House yesterday, accompanied by
John w. Mason, formerly internal
revenue commissioner, and Judge
Kendall of the Criminal Court at Fair
mont The latter is an applicant for
judgeship in the Philippines, and
the Senator accompanied him to the
White House for the purpose Of rec
sommendinS him to the President.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10
For Rent.

For Rent. - q
Eight room house recently occupied
by the City Hospital, corner Of Mg
chant and Guffey streets, First ward
HARRY SHAW
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10

F'airmont has many industries OF
which our citizens know compare
lively nothing. The article o.
another page entitled '4Alons the Belt
Line is VOL III reading. That is a
B his 81 secfIo on out there. Thousands OF
Il lars are paid out by the various
til hill, III part Of the city every
ma III. CIR people ought to kno-
more ADO t,lrr enter prises
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10

The above special will be news.'
news indeed TO Judge kendail's FAIR
mont friends. We shall be glad to
see him land the job If he wants IT.
Wonder if the Judge Will look out for
a Filipino beauty to keep him com
Spany in the Orient? We shall be
ssorrySto lose him from Fairnont.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10

Lost
A baby slipper, somewhere along
the street car line. Any one finding
same will please leave it att the est
tVirginian Office.
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For Sale.

avenue and Sixth street Apply ed
win Robinson, Gas Office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-05-10
lT@4gh
WIN GOI UlNII

FOR 5RENT-A few choice once
rooms in the.new Peoples Bank build
ing. Apply at the Peoples Bank
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Z For Assessor, Eastern district,
ss5 GILBERT HOLM AN.

For Assessor, Western district.
a. j. MCDANIEL.
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For Rent. 8$
One eight-room house for rent oz %
High street =. E. Mozgan
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-12
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have AlWays Bought
. ss.s sss Of &MzZM
WAR TALK CONTINUES.
ColOmbians Tired of the Reyes Polio
Which Results in Inaction.

Colon, January THE Royal Mail
steamer Atrato. which arrived her.
today from Savanilla, and Cartegena,
reports hat there is great military
activity in both. these towns. and that
large numbers OF troops are being cor
centrated in Cartagena. Many OF the
troops arrived from the interior dur
ing the past fortnight.
1t is learned by The Associates
Press correspondent from a reliable
source that the Colombian troops at
Cartagena now number at east 1900.
The Colombian cruiser Ptnzon ano
the steam tug Nellie continue to con-
vey troops as they come in from the
interior. The last detachment which
consisted of 300 men from the depart
ment of AntiouQuia were brought to
CartageAa by train.
The war talk is undated In Carta-
gena and in certain quarters discomfort
IS openly expressed with the diplo-
matte policy Of General Rafael Reyes
which. up to the present time. has re-
suited in inaction.
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lear. the II" Kind You Have 4.:z: Bought
's' at &HAzzm
Senate Committee Giving Earnest
Consideration to Canal Treaty.

Washington, January THE Senate
committee on foreign relations today
continued consideration of the Panama
canal treaty.
Senator Morgan did not proceed with
his general review Of the treaty. but
the document was taken up for con-
sideration, section by section and when
the committee adjourned at noon eight
sections had been read and discussed.
The Democratic members suggested a
number of amendments intended for the
purpose Of Strengthening and making
more certain and absolute the SQntrol
of the United States owe the canal.
None Of these changes was definitely
acted upon, but they were all noted,
and the Republican members Indicated
a willingness to give them careful ooD-
sideration. There was some discussion
Of the general policy Of amending the
treaty and the Republican members as
sured their Democratic colleagues that
the majority had no intention Of stan
ding out against alterations where they
might seem desirable. On the contrary
they declared their willingness to
make changes which would improve
the treaty. 1t is now believed that the
committee will be able to conclude con-
sideration Of the convention and to
report 1t early next week.
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on VHE COTTON MARKET.
Nrea4 sarength and Activity Display.
sd-A Firm Opening.

New York. January 7.-Cables were
better than expected by several points
here t. make all arrangements for the
Of the New York market which STAR
ed at N advance Of 8 to IL points on
active covering by shorts n a good
run Of buying by commission houses
on wtrs orders accumulated over night.
The early frmness was increased by
Indications OF subsiding interior Ie-
ceipts n reports OF a frmer SPIT
following the opening all the market
datioa and by 1920 was q dozen point
en- from the opening.
Towarde noon the market developed
great strength and activity on cover
ing and renewed public demand fol-
lowing what were considered to be
moro peeeefui Indications az TO affairs
In the far East. By / O'Clock the mar
kef showed about the same advance
tbs was current on the opening cal.
In ne later afternoon less attention
wa lid to so called news from the
far INST which was very conflicting.
Pert receipts exceeded Official estf-
mates By several thousand bales and
were aiss greater than last rear. but
this 1RSt was offset by reports o.
enOrD0u exports at New Orleans
which however. did not get In the Of
fetal fetal. The average Of the after
noO1 Influences gave a very steady
ciosln9 al q net rise OF 10 to u points.
The sales were estimated at 7oe.oNg
b1aes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-12
NEW QUESTION RAISED.
Trial Of Senator Dietrich Halted by
IN Important Point That Must 30
Decided.

Omaha. Neb.. January The trial
Of United States Senator Dietrich In
the Federal Circuit court, on an tndict-
ment alleging bribery In connection
with the appointment OF a postmaster
at Hastings. Neb., progressed rapidly
today until a point was reached where
the first witness for the government
was placed or the stand, when GcAeral
Gown chief consul for Senator Diet
rich interposed a demurrer. On the
ground that Dietrich had not taken the
oath and was not. therefore. O United
States Senator when the alleged brFt-
cry occurred.
This question was acknowledged by
counsel for both sides to be q new one
and each has prepared argument On h
subject. The court will AaAd down an
opinion tomorrow morning.
The point Is a significant 0ns. nD1
raises the question OF whether q men,
Der Of Congress Is amenable TO the
United States government 40 Q member
Of Congress between the lime o. dis
election and the dote of his Qaalfica-
tioA as q member of the House to which
he 10 elected.
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this gang OF robbers. and why aals
them the vendors OF al that ne are to
get from Panama."
M. Fairbanks wanted to noY IL Al.
Morgan held that we should wait until
the concessions OF this company expired
and then deal with Colombia or Pana-
ma
Mr.. Morgan replied: do not ratify
any treaty with Panama until that COR
templated contract with the Panama
Canal Company is completed. We
should not bind ourselves by ratffying
known"
MI. Quaries asked if Mr.. Morgan oon-
sidered that the six year extension OF
the franchises of the Panama Canal
Company was void.
Certainly" replied Mr.. Morgan.
1.-THE only concession the company pos
sesses expires by its own terms next
October and its prolongaticn is void
for the Colombian Congress voted It
down."
The Senate adjourned till tomorrow.
THE HOUSE.
Washington, January THE House
was in session but twelve minutes to-
day. Mr.. Hemenway. chairman OF the
committee OIL appropriations obtained
unanimous consent that one hour be
devoted at the opening of tomorrow's
session TO the consideration Of a bill
amending the act appropriating $500
600 for the eradication OF foot and
disease among cattle. SO as to
make $3.50, 900 OF that amount availa-
BILE to meet the emergency caused by
the Mexican boil weevil. The bill was
f~avorably reported today.
The House adjourned until tomorrow.
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borders running mp the side o. the
n e the edge Of the pre-
cenium arch were burned. The au-
dience was getting into O panic a.
he thought and In order 70 quiet the
people he called to the stare hands
Drop the curtain" and to the muzic-
fAns Keep up your music" He
main quiet and not get excited
When the curtain came down IL stuck
about three feet above his head.
Mr.. Foy declared that he was salts
ned In his own mind that the IRE
was caused from the spot light"
but that he had no personal knowl-
edge OF the fact. He testified that
h only precaution against IRE that
he knew was the rule against smok-
ing.
George w. stetson OF Hinham.
Mass. secretary OF the C. W. Tram
ef Manufacturing Company who
made the asbestos curtain. when ask
ed by Coroner Traeger hsw he ac-
counted for the burning up Of hts
fire proof curtain replied that ne ala
not believe II had burned I'D and
that he had every reason to believe
that IL had not. In his opinion the
greater part OF the curtain was win
at h present time upon the theatre
stage covered with SCOT and frozen
he entered into a long explanation
OF the qualities OF asbestos, declar-
Ing that while IL would not burn. a
high temperature would take the life
out OF II and cause IL to crumble. He
was shown a portion Of the curtain
which had been brought from the
froquois theatre and said that II had
been in a very hot place and that the
life was practically all out OF h
piece shown him..
Other witnesses testified as TO the
sticking Of the curtain, finding exits
locked and as to the GOODNESS OF the
audience before the panic started.
Joseph H. Bruce said none OF the
exits on the north side Of the house
were open. Antonio Frozolono, lead
er of the orchestra said he had seen
no fire extinguishers or fire buckets
about h stage. Mrs. Emma
Schwietzer testified tina, three doors
leading from the lobby to the streets
were locked. Mrs. Josephine Petrey
also found doors locked.
The inquest was adjourned until
tomorrow.
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ese3geDa. N J.. January E-outh
Osvu1n1a the eldest child - eE~Fr1a-
49, cleveland. died at The C3evSkand
ho0s hsre today z r unexpeCtrd1.
ne samedsate cause Of deash betsx .
~eakening of tia heart action dursnG
q 0l1 ATTACK % diptheriA.. d.. Wy
ko6 b attending physician Gtd that
Miss Cleveland had beer I'll wath u
mid 1N0 OF dzptherfa for for days
and that sAs heart afrcctio0 - not
anticipated
TIE Cleveland household . grief
~strfcheA syer the death OF The eldese
eaugAsep u many messages OF con-
eolense ara being received The pxf-
vats sss0i which Ruth attended has
beca cissed for tho rest df TIA week
= 81 re9cect
PresAAeat John N. Finley of he ol-
lags e the cty Of New Yo<k Mr..
CqeveAAA's personal friend. AaS Some
here 60 make all arrangements fng Ne
funeral TIE internent viii take place
tomo~W.
In sssDoase Ca many inquiries. FORM
- Presslent Cleveland gave our he
following statement today:
After q few days Hines. whiaA BE-
Eaa VIII an attack ot tonxhus and
AevetuDeA yesterday. suddealy into
dipthetA our oldest daughter. Ruth
died 0oddenly today"
RntA Cleveland was torn On October
] 1874 - her fathers residence at 6A
Aadtsoa Avenue New York, AFTER m.
Cleveland lad served his fiut term a
President She was namea after XS-
ClevelaAd's grandmother and 10 Baby
Ruth" was a great favorite q a
sngto1 society during her fathers
second term In the White Ho1DA Mr..
and Mr.. Cleveland have four remain
ing che1reo.
yt - new understood ehat q va the
aAlld'0 Sines that prevented Mr.. Cleve-
hAds attendance at h dfnaer -
Mayer Mcclellan In New Yok Jan
Az -
TIE caaeraI services Will be held at
the Cleveland home. conducted by
Rev Maitland Bartlett. Mr.. Caeve-
n with President FINLEY OF the
So1lega - the city OF New York, Dean
Andrew West and a few intimate
Adendn. viii accompany the body %
PrtnSetoa cemetery. where fntermeAt
Will take place. 1t IS said the other
shiIlrea show no signs OF diDtheri&