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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21
A Birth DAY Party.

Miss Emza Mason gave party in
remembrance of her fourteenth birth
day at her home on Ridgely avenue
last evening. About a dozen of her
young friends We're invited and spent
the time in most pleasant manner
Miss Mason is the charming daugh-
ter of r. E. Mason of the firm of
Wyer & Mason, real estate brokers'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21

1t is reported on good auth GRITTY
that the 3. and o. mas at last let the
contract for building their switch
from the F., NJ. and P. bridge to the
steel plant on the Industrial addition
grounds. Work is expected to begin
on it during the present week. This
ryill be welcome news to all our citi-
xens, and especially TO those person
ally interested from a business point
EsEEsasLiew.S
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21
JilS!51 EIi
THE ONE PRICE STORE;


I II Merchants generaIl concede that
the day OF get what you can - for
goods is over, 50 far as good business
principles: are concerned. A promi-
nent FairInont merchant said not long
ego that sales were much more easily
and quickly made by the one price
s1stenl than under the antiquated
country way Of throwing Off SO
much 10 make a sale. He said it
saved a great deal of lying and re-
quired fewer clerks, for not half SO
much time was taken in making sales.
II thereis any store-keeper whom n1er-
chants detest il is the fellow WHO pre-
tends to do a fair business bit cuts
prices when he can't get trade any
other way. OF course people like to
deal with man of that sort, but ii
Goes the mercantile business q great
injury Can merchants afford TO en-
courage such principles along any
line? We know the ones who are
being skinned will not, and We think
the benefciaries can hardly afford to.
There are not just five OF us, but we
..mean business just the same.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21
Married In MARYLAND.

Mr.. Charles Mumford, proprietor
of the Mountain City Plumbing Com
pany, on Jackson street, was united
in marriage last week to Miss Flor
ence Stellar at the brides home in
Carroll county, Maryland. They re-
turned to this city last night and
have made this their permanent resi-
dence. .l5.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21

On account of the scarcity of adver-
Using. a thing that we hope will not
always be noticeable, we have SO far
.,een obliged to use some plate matter
n the publica ton OF the Daily West
'-'-rginian- This has not been used
for economy's sake at any time, but
10 avoid working our linotype opera
tors too hard, as with the matter in
question they frequently have to work
{: ON - 70 6 hours--longer than they
should work and longer than they de
sire to work. Our neishbor, the
mes, mas had occasion TO use the
same kind of matter in the past and
may have to resort to it again. Not
withstanding this fact. it has been
s;leer!ng a it in our columns for some
days. but We think the average read
er will gree with us that it would be
far more readable and freer from
typographical blunders and bad Eng
li.ih if it would straiShtway return to
he use of plate matter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21

mothers used, assorted sizes each.244
Split baskets, Il bushel size, 2$s
handles Oh
50 it. cotton clothes lines Osz:
Milk sl1immers -. -. ~. .055
Glass salt and pepper shakers. o.
Coffee mills, only 20
Root scrub brushes ......5..- -..05;
Painted cuspidores -. O9s
Wire coasters, ,on1y .s-5-- O3
Hatchets, all bargains; up from 10
Japanned zinc oilers, 1Oc size only. OF.
Sewing machine oil, per bottle. OF
TOM orrow-''The Place,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21
Uncle Toms Cabin,
The 8arnun1 of Them All.
Under the Management Of
LEON w. WASHBURN.

More grand novelties than ever.
Gorgeous scenery Mechanical effects.
Prof. Durfae's Military Band. ColOred
female fife drum corps. Blood hounds,
beautiful chariots and tableaux- Wag-
ons drawn by handsome Shetland
ponies. Genuine Southern cake walk.
ers. Buck and wing dancers. Male
and female quartettes. Jubilee sing
ers. Grand vision and transformation
scenes. Eva and her golden chariot.
Watch for the big parade 1t beats q.
circus. 5$
Seating 1000 People
PRICES:
Children under ~ years, IS cents
Adults, rs cents
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21

.ss The Times says we endeavored to
appear both witty and severe in COM
menting upon a recent publication in
that paper concerning Senator Corn
well, and adds that we failed in each
case. Now, it depends upon who the
Judge is whether we failed or not
The Times saying SO doesn't make it
$50 by right smart" In fact the
lTimes' opinion on any subject isn't
Valued at. anything by us and but
little by ANYBODY else.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21

Our Senatorial convention today in
point OF numbers looked very much
like a Congressional convention.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21

Ladies' wrappers, up from
Calico, all kinds, per yard.....- .05
Good apron ginghams, per yard. .06
Cheese cloth, per yard o.
Good Turkish wash rags GA
10c Chamois skins for .-......-.. 05
zoe Chamois skins for ....,...---. 10
IS envelopes and "a sheets good
paper -O5
Butchers pass books, per dozen. .o5
Grocers' pass books, per doz.. 05
Wood spigots or faucets 05
Willow clothes baskets, up from 40
Smoothing irons the kind your
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21
THE
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
OF West Virginia.

(Late West Virginia Conference Sem
inary.) vi
l. Preparatory Course in Common /
Branches.
,. Seminary Courses leading to \ Dis
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Normal, Engineering, Music, Oratory,
Art, Business.
$. College Courses leading to De-
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cheering, Music. MI
part Courses in either Depart
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5. school OF Music, School Of Bust.
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6. Spacious Campus, Strong Facul~a
ties, Modern Conveniences, High Nor
al and Social Requiem ents.
1.-The School of the People Il
Term opens September 14th; Winter
Term January. Sd; Spring Term
March 18th. Please observe changes
in opening OF terms for large
catalogue, free, to 5yfs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21

Roosevelt and Fairbanks!
couldn't wish for better ticket
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21

Col. McDermOtl was accompanied
here today by at least 100 sturdy
Monongalia Republicans.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21

The Times says that the bungling
manner in which it is printed is due
to the inexperience and INCOMPETENCE
is " linotype operators. This is
and exceedingly unkind to it's
4 force, and viii be SO re-
i al who know the truth
matter. The blunders of
alains are due wholly
tnexp erience and in
j rs itors and proof
blican
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21
CHEAP EXCURSIONS
To the St. Louis Worlds Fair, via Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad.

Every Tuesday in June, only $1,000
round trip from FairmOnt.
Tickets will be good going in
coaches only on specified train, and
in coaches or regular trains return
ing not later than ten days, Including
date of sale.
Call on ticket agents for time Of
train and full information.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21

Some nice lots on Hamilton Hill for
sale, at a good bargain. H. H. Ian,
ham.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21

Just received so Colored Umbrellas.
Regular $3.50 quality. While they
last, s1.75, at The Ron Tony <
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21
I REPUBLICAN TICKET.
9,. For Congress,
b. b. DOVENER.
For State Senator,
JOSEPH H. MCDERMOTT.

:ForJud ge Of Circuit Court,
JOHN. w. MASON.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-21

NJ. w. OGDEN. Counsel for plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
LAST LINK BROKEN.
Death Of Manufacturing Iswelsr Baroxs,
Who Was Known The World Over.

BY the death OF Henry #. Barrows OF
North Attleboro at ais residence In that
town. last evening. the manufacturing.
jewelers. OF the country lose one OF their
most prominent members and the New
England states, not simply Massachu-
setts or Rhode Island alone, one of the
most progressive. highly respected and
influential citizens. His death followed
protracted illness and he was born at
South Attleboro I'm ls2S. son OF Alfred and
Louisa Barrows. descendants OF the Bar
rows family that lived In that part OF
Massachusetts for many generations. He
attended the village schools and was grad
uated at the North Attleboro high grade
school. When young man he entered
the shop OF Ira Richards. the school of
many successful manufacturers in the At
tleboros and this city.
In 1853 he established n business OF his
own and two years later formed a part
nership with the late James H. Sturdy ct
Falls Village. and year later moved the
business 10 North Attleboro. In 1857 that
partnership was dissolved and the firm OF
II. r. Barrows q Co. was formed. That
concern manufactured vest chains. and I'm
time its goods were known all over the
world. AT the present time IL Is one OF the
largest chain houses In the country. few
years ago Mr.. Barrows established a
branch OF his business In Germany.
lie was associated with numerous enter
prises at home and abroad He was one OF
the owners Of the Attleboro Branch rail-
road and was its president He was presi-
dent OF the North Attleboro Gas Light
company. a director In the Providence
Telephone company. director In the
Slater Trust company OF Pawtucket trus-
tee OF the Universalist church OF North
Attleboro and was also an officer In other
Institutions
He was united in marriage with Hen
rietta T Richards. daughter OF Ira and
Fanny Richards OF North Attleboro. Oct.
H. 1854. The union was blessed with FIVE
children, two OF the sons being alumni OF
Brown University. One OF the sons, Ira
Barrows. was classmate OF the writer
and has charge OF the New York office OF
the firm on Maiden Lane
Some time ago Mr. Barrows presented to
the town OF North Attleboro Barrows
Park. one of the few open public breath
ing places In the town. or late years Mr.
Barrows has spent his winters at New
York or Washington. but his summers he
spent at his residence on Washington
street In his native town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
DIED..

AlLEN-At Philadelphia, Pa. on May
25, Elizabeth Newhall Howe Allen. wife
OF Rev George Pomeroy Allen. ID. D.,
and daughter Of the late Rt. Rev. w.
A. Dewolfe Howe funeral at Ard
more. Pa, on Saturday, May 2s at 2
o'clock p. m.
5RoWN-In this city. the 26th inst, Gar
field Arthur. son OF Emma J. and the
/ late Charles III. Brown. in his 22d year.
Notice OF funeral later.
eRUXsY-In Pawtucket on the 26th
inst. at her home. 25 Hicks street
Jennie NJ, wife OF James Bruxby. aged
% years.
Notice OF funeral later.
cRooHAN-In this city. on the Goth
inst. Mary l.. child of James A. and
Annie l.. Croghan, aged 1 year, 3
months and "a days.
Funeral from her parents residence.
No. 1o5 Bowdoin street, Saturday. the
2sth inst, at 1870 m Relatives and
friends are invited to attend.
oARplNER-In WEXFORD. Harrington ~
Gardiner. on the 25th inst. In the 18th
year OF his age.
Funeral from the residence of Fred B.
Lawton. Wexford. Saturday. at II O'Clock
m. Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend without further notice.
GRi68EN-fn this city. on the 26th inst.
Mary. widow of John Gribben. Resi-
dence, 20 Bates street.
Notice of funeral later.
JACoUEs-In Rocky Brook. on the 25th
inst. William Jacques. aged SO years.
months and 10 days.
Funeral from his daughters residence,
at Rocky Brook. R. l.. al p. m, Satur-
day, May 2s. Relatives and friends are
invited TO attend.
LYNN-In this city. the 25th inst Mary
widow OF Michael Lynn.
Funeral from the residence of her SON
in-law. Mr.. James q. Farlow, No. 80
Merchant street on Saturday. the 2sth
inst. at $50 a. m. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend. Services at the
Immaculate Conception church.
MoApEE-In Georgiaville. r. l.. on the
25th inst. Harriet Frances. wife Of
william H. McAbee. in her 5sth year.
Funeral services from the Baptist
church, Georgiavile. Saturday, May 2s,
at 1880 p. m. Relatives and friends are
invited TO attend.
MeTEAoUE-Tn this city. on the 26th
inst. at his residence. el Lippiit street
Patrick McTeague
Notice ~ funeral later.
sLADER-In this city. on the 26th inst.
OrvIlle l.. sladcr. ageu 7S years
Funeral from his late residence, es Pit
man street, on Monday. May 30. at II
o'clock n. m,
Spanish this city. on the 25th inst.
Cassus NJ. G.. Sparks. aged 81 years.
Funeral Saturday. the 2sth inst. from
his late residence. 30i oxford street. al
2 p. m. Relatives and friends invited TO
attend. Member Of Valentine lodge. n
r q. y.
WHIT TEHEAp-rn Central Village Conn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
SStGN0R SEEKS REDRESS.
italian Artist Brings Action Against the
Metropolitan Museum.

New York, May G.-signor Ernesto
Biondl. IT is reported. has instructed his
attorney TO bring an action for breach
OF contract against the trustees of the
Metropolitan Museum OF Art In refer
ence TO his group entitled "Saturnslia." ="
According TO signor Biondi tho Metro
politan Museum OF Art contracted TO
place his ''saturnalia" on exhibition for
a year II was installed in the new east
wing OF the museum but the National
Sculpture society OF New York. or GER
tain OF its members decided that Il was
not good art. but an offense TO public
morality. and protested against its ac-
ceptsnce by the museum.
Signor Biondi declares that ne received
an offer OF 1900 as compensation for the
non-exhibtior OF the bronze, which ne
Indignantly rejected.
He asserts that the only redress he
seeks IS tho exhibition OF the "Saturna-
liza. which was awarded the grand prix
az the Paris exposition IN 1900 and OF
which a replica has been bought by the
italian government and placed In the
national gallery in Rome.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
PISTOLS AND RAZ0RS
FIGURE IN STREET FIGHT

New York. May 27.--In a clash between
the police and crowd OF negroes in West
Sixty Second street early today one Of
the offenders was shot after he had as
saulted policeman, woman spectator
who sat In a window was struck by a
stray bullet, razors were drawn and
bricks were thrown and revolvers fired
by an angry crowd of men who perched
on roofs or In the windows Of houses ad-
joining the scene OF the trouble. None
OF the injured was fatally hurt.
The trouble began when a policeman
attempted to dispense a crowd of 20 ne
groes who were creating a disturbance
In front OF a dance hail. Two of the
men refused TO obey the order and a
fight followed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
She WAS MURDERED.
Then tho Home Of Mrs. Robinson Was Set
on Fire and DESTROYED.

Kentville. n. s.. May 22.-The jury
which has been Investigating the death
Of Mrs. Theresa Robinson. whose body
was found in the ruins OF her dwelling at
North Mountain. returned a verdict at
Berwick today that she died by violence
The jury also expressed the opinion that
the woman had been murdered before the
fire by some person unknown. William
i. Robinson the husband OF the victim.
is still n custody. The authorities OF
mo county are making further In
vestigauon The remains of Mrs. Robin
son were found on Wednesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
UNSUCCESSFUL TEST
OF A FLYING MACHINE.

Dayton, Ohio. May 27-The Wright
Flying machine, invented by orville and
Wilbur Wright, brothers of this city. who
made successful Night at Rittyhawk
\. c. in December last. has been given
another test near this city. which the
brothers say was successful. Secrecy
was maintained about the test and few
witnessed ~. Tho machine after being
propelled a hundred feet rose ~ feet In
the air and few % feet when Il dropped
TINS was due. the navlgators say, to a
ocranscnent OF the gasoline engine that
furnishes the power. In tho fall the
propeliors were broken and the test
could not he repeated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
What Others
Are Saying

THE problem OF dealing with the street
gangs OF young toughs is exciting atten-
tion IN many places. A long step will be
made toward it's solution when public
opinion demands there shall be no more
coddling OF young criminals. Buffalo
Courier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

me oatte IN Illinois tor the Republican nomination governor
will be resumed Tuesday will be interesting TO note how
long the delegates will be finding for whom all fac
ons shout Republicans think the shorter the
contest the larger will be the majority for the Pes
dent Roosevelt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

obviously without convoy OF warships
the torpedo craft. with all their diabolical
accessories. would fiHd II impossible to go
far afield. They are useful only at short
range. and without support of land or
floating batteries are OF little avail
New York Globe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

May 26. John Whitehead aged SO years
Funeral from the residence OF his SON.
Ervie Whitehead. Central Village Satur-
day afternoon. at 3 o'clock. Friends are
invited to attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

THE Kansas State Text Book Commits
sion has decided that General Frederick
Funston did not swim the Bag Bag river
Those Kansans are Jealous lot."-Pitts-
burg Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

Public sentiment forced the Perryte railways 10 grant
transfer tickets and when aroused will to provide
cars enough end the indecent dangerous
overcrowdng.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

is made SttkiHgy clear by testimony
interstate commission that cash the
coal barons do not intend to corral il they can.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
A PERRYITE RETREAT.

Public sentiment has umphed again the Perryite street
railway and abandon it's attempt to secure
fro the city council permission relocate Emwooc
avenue The scheme at best impudnt one involving
old the destruction of the that shade the
and make it the beautiful horoughfare the city The with
dal OF the petition by the Rhode company in no sense
willing voluntary compelled by the power Justly
aroused and indignant residents who did propose
without struggle the vandalism contemplated by the Perryte
coporaona vandalism that of the slightly trees
that adorn this charming
Had been for determined action of these
residents the railway corporation probably the
permission sought and the handsome grace
would have fallen under the Peyte employees voicing
nr opposition and by presenting solid they
forced me ootse and topoy Perte
and then
The offered support petition for permission to
transfer the rails middle roadway that the
location OF the tracks such bring
walks that exposed danger coming
with and other called The existence of such
danger evident require emphasis where does the
sponsbt for rest Is upon Perryte railway corpora
ton which by stubbony refusing provide an number
OF cars to transport those who wish compes
steps of closed cars and the
boards of the bloomers?
People do platforms steps running boards from
choice They prefer in which they comfort and
security and which the them Owing how
to the shortsghd and selfish policy Perrte manage
nt seats are denied to thousands daily and these
either take places where manning them or walk
For whatever danger threatens passengers while aversng
Enwood boulevard the Perye corporation primarily account
able because by negecng provide number of
iorce many persons into exposed places running
boards and thus reality the danger the basis
OF its petition for authority despo trees that
make beautiful
When the Perryte corporation ceases packing people into
car designed to accommodate when provides instead of
cramped standing room and running pasen
gers there will be little liability accident this better and
safer service the people have the power compel the residents
on single thorougfare by agitation
could force the Rhode Island purpose rob
Ewood avenue of its vedurecad can be no
quesuon that similar action by the entire community wiring even
from ne selfish and nensae the Perryte railway
corporation sufficient permit travel with
able degree of comfort and safety from accident
NO corporation however strongly entrenched be- can long
withstand the power of public when aroused in
righteous cause is always irresistible
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

Mrs. Mary oliver u. oliver OF iss Tock-
wotton street, reports that n handbag
was stolen from hor house. yesterday.
In the bag was a gold pencil valued at
S. N.i5 IN cash and three sets OF prayer
beads worth s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

Its certainly an impressive fact that
nearly all the large fighting ships thus far
lost by either pagty to the war in the Far
East have been lost in consequence OF an
injury sustained below the water line
Philadelphia Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

The latest Iowa idea that Senator Dolver would be
cent candidate for the vice presidency but it idea which
all Iovans do not stand pat"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

That is merely one way OF saying that
at heart the people all have the same
patriotic purpose. and the president is az
deserving Of the support OF Democrats as
OF Republicans who can zee the interests
or their country as paramount TO mere
party selishness. San Francisco Call
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

Colombia contends that Panama properly call itself
South American republic OF Who heard of
South American republic that had cold cash invest?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

Nobody has yet suggested Governor Pennypake for the
department of and labor lie certainly would add pic
uresqueness the cabinet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

The Ohio Democratic convention out Johnon Johnson by
making demand for fares on street railways
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

thousands citizens who have performed their
duty in this important respect
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

1t doesn't make difference how the Bag Bag river is
Funston if and the feat made him bgbug.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

"As Colonel Bryan intimates that Judge
Parker is in Wall street 1t is in order for
the Judge TO say that the colonel is in
Queer street. milwaukee, Sentinel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

Registration will close unit, day of June but there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

THE Chicago preacher who says the
American nation is degenerating shouldn
take such a gloomy view OF matters just
because the attendance at the Sunday ball
games is several millions ahead OF the
church attendance. Denver Republican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

Was because of age and other nhmes that the jury
promptly acquitted old Gen Tyner?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

The recurring beauty OF noticeable
than it is the present spring.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

Block Island is the very salt of New England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

The most important topic Immediately
before this country is that OF the build.
ing up OF our merchant Misunderstanding
delphia Inquirer.