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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18
Roosevelt slleneed the Racket,


The powerful hold held by the Pres.
ident on the people generally was
strikingly illustrated during Bishop
Gailor's speech. says the Memphis
Scimetar.
Just after the Bishop began talking
there was general pushing forward
by both those inside and those out
side the iron gate. The noise became
great and the police seemed unable
to control lac crowd.
Stepping forward and throwing his
riSht hand straight out from the
shoulder President Roosevelt in a
most masterful voice said:
BE quict while the Bishop speaks. .
Turning, he then stepped back to his
former position, facing the Bisnop
Nothing else to gain quiet was need.
ed. Each person in the vast crowt,
stood still. No more noise was made,
Not another word was spoken, save
those by the Bishop, when he contin-
ued his speech.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18
FOR SALE CHEAP.

George Cochran & Co.. ON account
cf the formers serious illness and In
ability to resume duty as manager,
will offer for sale the Commercial Ho
tel on Water street with lis entire out.
tit. 1t has been put in hrstclass con.
dition ready for business and Offers
a splendid opening on cheap and easy
terms. Inquire for particulars az
their office. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18
The unflat.erlna Barber.

John Drew as he lunched talked
'.'"nt BARRIERS.
They are 80 uncomplimentary.' he
said They tell you such unhatter-
ing things"
e. friends of mine was In barber
chair at the Dark Harbor Hotel one
day last summer and the barber said
to kim:
Your hair is getting thin. sir
Yes my friend answered. I have
been treating 1t with anti.fat. never
did like stout hair"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18
THE WEST 5VIRGINIAN'S
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

President of the United States
Theodore Roosevelt. If New York
Vice Observation-Disclosures W. Fat>
banks, of Indiana.
Secretary of state-Elihr Root, OF
New York.
Secretary OF the ,rreasury-Leslie
n. Shaw. of Iowa.
Secretary of war-wm. h. TAFT. OF
Ohio.
Attorney General-w. II. Moody. Of
Massachusetts,.
Postmaster General George B.
Cortelyou, OF New York.
Secretary OF the Navy-Chas. ].
Bonaparte, of Maryland.
Secretary of the METROPOLITAN
Alien Hitchcock, Of Missouri.
Secretary of Agriculture-James
Wilson, OF Iowa.
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
Victor H. Metcalf. of California.
President Of the Senate pro tenn.
pore-William P. Frye, Of Maine.
Speaker Of the House Of Represen.
tatives-Joseph G. Cannon, OF Illinois.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18
HAIR TELLS cHARAcrER.
Color of Hair Said to Indicats = Pes
sons Temperament.

Many people believe that blonde. or
light hair denotes afeotion and darx
hair constancy. A person without hair
IS not devoid of Character; far from il.
me disposition Of tho average bald
headed man Is to show such solicitudo
Tor the welfare OF others. that h. mar
lects himself A germ ca,,se.. ,,sf,,,,s-.
Prof. sabouraud. or Paris. France. In
inoccuiated q rabbit with Dandruff ref.nl,
lcausing u 20 become totally Said IN iivo
weeks time To rid the scalp OF these
numerous Numerous germs Il IS necessary to opp3y
o,-l Destroy the cause-you remove tho
sod BY leading DRUGGISTS. Send 1oc IN
LAMPS tor sample TO Tho Harpicidc ca,
e. A. BiIlingslea & Co. specisl
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18

Is your name in the books We
mean The Consolidated Telephone Di-
rectory. II not, get it in the new book
before we issue same. For rates and
Information call chief operator or
General ONCE. or write.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18

You couldn't kiss girls of my time
as easily Us you do the girls of today"
mo: | was mere child then, and
wasn't tall enough. Houston Post.
Bessie-Pd never marry a doctor.
Bertie-Why not?
Bessie-He'd never send you travel.
Ing for your health.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Did you ever make a personal sac.
riiee?" asked the visiting parson.
YES, indeed" replied Mrs. De Style.
81 once declined to be interviewed by
society porter."-Chicoga News.
Remember, my SON" said the sag
of Sageville, that money is not the
end of your existence"
"of course not" rejoined the young
man. ITS only the means."--Colur.-
bus Dispatch.
Here, Willie!" cried the boys faith.
or. you mustn't behave that way.
Everybody VIII be calling you a little
g!ntton. Do you know what that Is ?"
Il suppose" replied Willie. Its a
big glutton's little boy."-Philadelph
Press.
You seer, quite fond of soup" sniG
the landlady to boarder who had
had three plates.
! Not necessarily" was the reply.
My physician recommended the hot
watts cure. Chicago News.
Little Willie-Pape. why does the
railway company have those cases
with she AK and saw In every carr u
Father-f presume they are ppt In
to use in case any one wants 10 open
a wirdow.--Puck.
Mrs. Jawbacs--Just Ike a man,
The idea OF losing your temper and
swearing at yonr razor because it's
Gdll.
Mr. Jawback-wcll re got iglt
to. Didn't the razor lose its temper
first.-cieveland Leader.
I'm re.,' sorry, Mrs. Rurstall, % ear
YER 'isbana's gone
hankee. Mrs 'oorer; tlraukee. Ii
is very ard after all these years, but
a nerciful blessin' II come N sad
TING tsobsl.so Just urriea cut ana
iteug'lt a nice little Dit OF black
cheap. III .ondon Tattler.
Carpet cleaning every Tuesday at
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18

United States Senators.
Stephen B. Eikins and Nathan 3
Scott.
Representatives In Congress.
First Observation-Disclosures B. Dove.
ner.
Second District.
Third aistrict-Joseph H. Gaines.
Fourth district-Harry C. Wood.
yard.
Fifth district-James A. Hughes.
State Government.
Governor-Wm. M. o. Dawson.
Secretary Of State-Charles. ".
Swisher.
Superintendent OF Schools--Thomas
c. Miller.
Auditor-Arnold c. scherr.
Decentralization Ogdin.
Attorney General-Clark w. May
Adjutant Generals. B. Baker.
Commissioner Of EanIing-M. A.
Kendall.
Commissioner Of Labor. v. Bar.
ton.
Chief Mine Inspector-J. w. Paul.
Supreme Court OF Appeals.
George Poffenbarger, president:
Henry c. McWhorter, Henry Brannon,
Frank Cox, Joseph, NJ. Sanders.
Clerk-William B. Mathews.
County Government.
Judge of Circuit Court, Fourteenth
Judicial Circuit-John W. Mason.
Judge of the intermediate Coust-
q. 8. Kendall.
Prosecuting Attorney - Scott c.
Lowe.
STRAIGHTFORWARD r. Furbee.
Clerk Of the Circuit Court-R. B
Parrish.
Clerk of the County Court-Geo. M.
Jacobs.
County Surveyor-L. H. Wilcox.
/. County superintendent OF Free
Schools-Carter L. Faust.
Assessors-Gilbert Holman, Eastern
district. A. J. Mcdaniel. Western
district.
Legislators.
State Senator-Joseph H. McDer.
mott.
Members OF the House of Dele,
gates-Thomas w. Fleming, James
B. Fox and Lamar c. Powell.
County Court.
W.. e. Cordray, president; 8. 3,
Fleming. C. P. Moore.
Fafrmont District.
Justices Of the Peace-L. G. Ben.
nington, e. 8. Amos,
Constables-Clark W. Walker. ],
Lee Parker.
Board Of Edueatton-Fairmon indie.
pendent District.
E. N. Showalter, president; M. J.
Lantz, w. e. Arnett, t. w. Boydston,
secretary.
City Government.
Mayor-George W. Kinsey.
City Clerk-J. Engle.
City Collector-John s. Scott.
City Treasurer. q. Powell.
City Engineer. NJ. Prickett.
( City Assessorw. A. Crowl
i City Solicitor-A. o. Stanley.
Chief Of Fire Department-T. Franz
Reed.
Water commissioner-J. Howard
Swisher. Is
Street Commissioner Geo. a. Rich
ardson.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18

Tho Southern District.
Judge-Benjamin F. Keller.
Clerk-Edwin M. Keatley.
District Attorney-Elliott North
colt.
o. 8. Marshai-John x. Thompson
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18

United States District Courts--The
Northern District.
Judge-Alston G. Dayton.
Cierk-Jasper Y. Moore.
District Attorney--Reese Blizzard.
Assistant District Attorney-E. M.
Showalter.
US Marshal-Charles d. Elliott.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18
LOVELY WOMAN.

can see why IL rs that some men
Will go in raptures over silly wo-
man." said the girl to her chum.
who's been making love TO You
now, dear?"-Milwaukee snetInel.
THAT woman In the next row has
a face like a tackhammer." he whis-
pered between the acts.
"It's case OF evolution. remark
ed the Boston lady, sitting next.
She's an awful lsnocker! Detroit
Free Press.
The one-Jack Havcrstr.aw is en-
gagged.
The Other One Really, He said
he was going TO do something des-
perate when / refused him. Who is
the sirle
The one--tmeeilys ~ am.--chi.
cage Journal.
Il like to call on MISS ElerIeislf
For goodness sake. why?y
Because she never borcs me talk
ing about things that happened when
she was little girl - Cleveland
Leader.
MY daughter recites .curfew shan
Not Ring Tonight in three Ian
guages."
Have you no authority. over your
daughter?"- Houston Post.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18

Now is the time to have your car.
pets cleaned. See the Troy Laun.
dry. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18
Full Measure.

James Whitcomb Riley was looking
over a fence on his farm at field of
rye, says Success, when neighbor
who was driving by, stopped his horse
ard asked:
..Huffo. Mr.. Riley; how's your rye
dotng?"
Fine. fine" replied the poet.
How much do you expect to clear
TO the acre?"
oh, about four gallons" answered
Mr.. Riley, soberly.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18

Supreme Court Of the United States.
Chief Justice----1lville w. Fuller.
Associate Justices-John NJ. Harlan
David ]. Brewer, Henry B. Brown, Ed.
ward D. White. Rufus w. Peckham,
Joseph McKenna, VIM. R. Day. Oliver
Wendell Holmes, Jr.
United States Circuit Judges-Na-
than Con and Jeter G. Pritchard.
United States District Judges-Al.
ston G. Dayton and Benjamin F. KEEL
Ter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18

Carpet cleaning every Tuesday at
Troy Laundry <
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18
No Sherlock Holmes Needed.

In Washington club two Senators
secretaries were talking about the
wounded Chinese statesman, WI ring
Tang.
He was like Socrates" said the
secretary who knew Greek. AT one
and the same time he would make us
laugh and teach us lesson.
81 once heard him talk at moth.
ers' congress. He was delightful.
He told how the peoples ancestors
we're revered in China. He said this
reverence even included mothers-in.
law.
Then he said that all the mothers
before him would be mothers-in-law
some day, and therefore he would tell
them something that they might ia.
member and profit by.
~ parior maid, he began. answered
ring at the doorbell one morning,
and few moments later assembled to
her mistress.
II you please. ma'am,' she said
The strangest lady is downstairs. She
'son't give her name, and she has
taken off her coat and hat; and she
opened the two closets and rum.
mosed through them, and then she
looked at the windows and shook her
head, and she rubbed her finger over
the mantle and the, piano and then
she held it up to see the dust on it,
and now she is
but the mistress Interrupted calm.
~.
Dear mel she said. My hus.
bands bands mother wasn't expected
back from Texas till December
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18
IN THE BEST OF 4uMoR.

You couldn't kiss girls of my time
as easily as you do the girls of to-day
mo: was mere child then, and
wasn't tall enough. Houston Post.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18

Bessie-rd never marry doctor.
Bertie-Why not?
Bessie-He'd never send you travel
Ing for your health.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18

Remember. my son" said the sag
of sageville, that money is not the
end of your existence
"of course not" rejoined the younf
man. Its only the means.e--colur
bus Dispatch.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-18

Little W!llic-Pape. why does the
railway company have those cases
with che ak and saw in every carr
Father presume they are put In
to use in case any one wants 10 open
a wirdow.--Pucl.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

authorized by law to fix rates that were
just and impartial as between different
localities. such rates could .iot consti-
tute a preference" within the constitu-
tional inhibition.
Ro Elasticity
Objection is further made that there is
no elasticity to system operating un-
der the amendments proposed. The fix
ing OF rate for the future will be the
fixing Of a permanent rate. and who
may know. how conditions will change
SO that those rates ought properly be
changed with the conditions.
There is nothing inconsistent with the
of the President 10 in
sert provision that the rate fixed shall
remain as permanent rate for a year,
or for two years, provided that II condi-
tions change application may be made
ingly.
/ do not look for any great revolution
TO be effected by these amendments.
The present law has done much GOOD
AS amended IL will do much more good.
The belief that speedy remedy may
be had for any injury done will work
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

wonders in the contentment of the pub
hc Win the management OF railways.
In my Judgment, the railways whose
managers are opposing the amendments
arc making great mistake, and should
they succeed in delaying or IN defeat
ing the proposed amendments, they are
merely heaping mp wrath against a day
of wrath
Found Conservative.
= The rules laid down by the Suprema
Court for determining whether a rate is
reasonable must all be given as much
force before the commission under the
new law as under the old. The truth
is that when one calmly examines the
proposed amendments. they will he
found most conservative
The Presidents recommendations
while they have received the full SIM
port of the Republican majority in the
house, have not yet passed the Sen
ate. and there are indications that the
extended and able arguments of the
counsel for railway corporations and
Continued on Seventh Page)
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
HASONS PROPOSE
HOME FOR WIDOWS
To Include School for In
digent Brothers. Children.
SURPLUS IS NOW AVAILABLE
Southern Scottish Rite Council Joins
Movement for International Con-
ference-Delegates Authorized.

Masons throughout, the entire coun-
Try will be greatly interested in the an
nouncernent coming from unQuestionable
sources, that the Supreme Council of the
Scottish Rite Masons for the Southern
Jurisdiction is seriously considering q
proposition to build, IN Washington in
the near future home for widows of
INDECENT Masons
The plans include a school In the
home for the daughters Of such widows.
Such home was discussed at the
meeting OF the Supreme Council of the
Scottish Rite held two years ago. No
definite conclusion was reached at the
time. however. and the proposal was
temporarily abandoned 1t came up
again before the supreme council at the
meeting just closed in this city.
Have Money.
The report of the committee on finance
showed a surplus fund of $3.50, 600 in the
treasury. This sum il Is said Will form
a nucleus for a building.
The institution would be the first of
its kind In the world. Both bodies Of
Masonry, Scottish and York Rites. have
homes for INDECENT fellow Masons in a
number Of the larger cities. the Masonic
Home in Philadelphia. erected several
years ago. being perhaps the largest
among them
Push Convention.
Before the final adjournment of the
supreme council today, action was
taken toward convention OF represen-
tatives of the supreme council of the
several Jurisdictions of the Scottish
Rite. The council for the Northern
Jurisdiction in September passed n reso-
luton in favor OF such a conference, and
authorized delegates. The Southern Su-
preme Council designated the grand
commander and any two members of
the council he may select as represen-
tatives TO the proposed International
conference
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Ing Postmaster General Wilson's term
to go into the insurance business
Mr.. Thomas is senior past grand
commander OF the knights Templar
OF the District and at present holds
the third highest position in the Knights
Templar OF the United States.
]. S. Jones.
To the great army of knights Temp
lar in this city no face is more famii-
lar than that CT Jacobus Seneca Jones.
He is known personally 70 almost every
member of the organization. He stands
in line as the most probable candidate
for the next potentate of Almas Tenn
pie.
MIR. Jones is native OF Tennessee and
Is fifty-fiye years OF age. He has for
many years been an employee of the
Land Offfce, and is considered one of
the most reliable clerks serving under
Secretary Hitchcock
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Gel e~ihiy oe-nanoec tnAt the denDera-
tions of the jury be kept secret
Assumes Too Much.
The coroners jury is assuming too
many OF the functions Of a trial jury"
said John Farden. The former body's
duties end when it ascertained the cause
of Miss Sn,allwoods death. and had or
dered the arrest of anyone whom the
evidences warrants. AS TO the affair on
Monday evening, If the accused was not
allowed in the jury room his counsel
should certainly have been excluded"
Opposes Coroner.
Il know very little OF the case and
/ might change my opinion il 1 knew
more" said John Hurley, but from
the knowledge / possess It seems to
me that Constable Garrison has per-
formed his duty well, but 1 cannot saw
as much for the coroner
The citizens OF the town realize
that while Constable Garrison probably
exceeded his authority in removing
Hancock to Marlboro without orders
from the coroner the facts warranted
his detention.
Judge Carr did not at first realize
the necessity of putting the suspected
man IN Safe place"
Inc STnallwood murder mystery will
De cleared up as soon as possible" said
constable Garrison THE gathering of
evidence to clearly establish who Is
guilty Of committing this foul crime.
when the crime was committed. and
Wnen Emma Smallwood died Is being
Iorked out 10 the best advantage under
the circumstances
The people should wait until the
Scrohers 1ary has been able to pass
upon the evidence that will be presented
sions sAei1 SoiiSiu-
II Winfield Scott Hancock is held nv
the jury as the perpetrator of This
crime, then 1t is time enough for the
people 10 comment upon the case So
Idr the people have nothing but theories
20 work on. These may be right hr,f n
would be better TO await esfabIfsbad
Iacts before definite conclusions have
been made.
Evidence that Is thought to be of In
nature has been gathered
II tne Jury holds that this evidence is
true, then the case will be clearly estah
llSned on the other hand. IL the Jury
Iails TO establish the evidence that has
eeen collected. then IT will be necessary
10 start out new again
Inc case IS deap seated and the neo
PIE should await developments. Eyery
ming Is being done to clear up the case
ana pring the guilty to justice. The
sensatoa that has been made out of Tho
Ease Is premature and uncalied for.
UNSTABLE THOMAS"
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

weight Of a decision Of the comuissio
The lack OF respect for such q tribunal
sedulous1y cultivated in sor1s quarters
IL the direct cutgrowth OF tie manner
In which the railroad companies have
treated thsi- decisions. We may be
confident that tribunal with respected
powers viii respect it's responsibilities
Attacks have been made upon the com
mission as being a partial body. This
relates wholly to the personnel Of the
commission and not to the principle. If
1t should appear that a member of "A
commission had untitled himself he
ought not to be continued and provision
is made for his removal This is a mat
Ter OF mere personal detail. which the
PRESIDENT can be trusted to look into.
and properly to dispose of.
III Is said that the railroads have beerI
PAD IN the past. but that they are now
g'od ana are going to be good hereafter,
ana this Is looked upon as an argument
why We should not change the law so
as 10 make 1t more effective.
The admitted truth 10 that tho rail
-oads In the past have Intentionally
given rebates, and have ruined their
competitors, and that tho giving of re-
was 10 general that few railroads
were exempt from it.
General Practice.
That giving rebates has ceased to be
SO general a practice is undoubtedly
true, but whether II will return when.
business grows dull no one can tell. 1t
Is said that the Elkins law permits
suf1cient prosecution for rebates. The
evils of chief moment are discrimination
between localities and individuals. not
in rates. but in peculiar privileges. The
amendments are framed to meet both
these abuses. as well as rates excessive
of themselves
Pages and figures are given to show
the immense expenditure in the CON
struction and Improvement OF railways. |
and their Importance; the decrease In
rates. and the fact that rates are lower
mere than in England or in Europe. But
THIS does not show that certain rates
ought not to be lower. or that the gen
eral low rates justify Injustice against
some particular locality or community.
Mr. Olney has found the amendments
He holds that II the
were authorized to fix rates. |
the rates would be IN violation of that
article of the Constitution declaring
that no preference shall be given by any
regulation of commerce or revenues to |
the ports of one State over those of an
other. The Attorney Generals answer
Is two-fold. !
First, that the Supreme Court has held
that the section has no application to a |
preference between ports which Is only
Incidental TO the proposed regulation
and not its direct object: and, second. |
that as the commission would be only
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
Mount VernQ Seminary
Eleven Hundrl M Street
Boarding and)ay School
for YOungLadies

Established IN 1875. thi scboo, ca,t,r,..
the careful training and hc-~,... 90. .saness
Sso slon IN every department or which n -.
r,o.ssrn - - laforaoi known. II II
s. sna - equipped with eve appliance for
staa nsai,n and and comfort Of fits up:s. Including
tatlon. and ample playgrouzs
,obnr bnlr,y,nrst year begins o Tuesday. o.
For Information apply to
MIS-. ELIZABETH J. SnEps
MIS-. ADELIA GATES tENsyEY.
Prfncipai1.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
Leading Local Citizens
Got Coveted Degree

Washington was especially interested
In the gathering of Scottish Rite Ma
sons, which has just closed its session
because three prominent citizens have
been given the highest Masonic honor
the coveted thirty-third degree.
These three men are all well known to
the business and social life of the Capi,
tai Samuel III. Hart is manager of the
firm OF Lansburgh & Bro. having been
Identified with that house for several
years He is probably one Of the young
est thirty-third degree Masons in the
United States. and in addition, a noble
OF the Mystic Shrine. and long identified
with Almas Temple.
Samuel h. Hart.
He is a son of Capt. Abram Hart.
past commander, Department of the
Potomac. G.. A. r. and a member of
one of the Oldest families in the Dis
trict
Mr.. Hart, IL is said. will be selected
as a delegate to represent the District
OF Columbia at the next meeting of the
Supreme Grand Council OF the Scottish
Rite, to be held a year hence at Oak
land. Cal.
F. H. Thomas.
Frank Hllebert Thomas Is the senior
of the Frank H Thomas Com
pany. insurance brokers' He was born
in the western Part of New York State
and lived In Michigan several years
previous to coming to Washington in
1858. He has always been a prominent
worker in fraternal orders and receiv-
ed all of his Masonic degrees, except
the thirty-third, in Michigan
He came TO Washington TO accept
the position of chief clerk OF the Post
office Department. He resigned dur
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

J. W. CRONIE desires TO announce to
his friends and patrons that he has
connected himself with Clark. Dayen-
port az Co. Twelfth and f streets north
west. where he will be glad to have
them CALL II
Wipdoyu OIL Opaque Shades 40c
-, Empire oil Opaque. - soc
Shades King Scotch Holland 75c
Hung free VIII call-sampl-s
Eound1ett's Shade Factory, nth q Z NV.