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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

The Chaplain of the. House of Rep
resentatives is an ardent admirer of
the President. 1t is said that on one
occasion. being absent minded. he for
got his text and concluded with Il
refer you, Lord, to the Presidents
last annual message,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

Next Monday the Republican Pres
identia1 electors will meet in Charles
ton TO officially. declare the result of
the late election and appoint one of
their number to carry the vote to
Washington when the electoral col
Iege meets.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

We note by the Parkersburg pa
pers that Professor U. s. Fleming
will soon sever his connection with
the Parkersburg schools.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

The Grafton Sentinel announces
that new gas company is planning
10 operate IN its town.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

Quick collections, prompt settle
nents-Marion Claim Agency. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

I have some fine lots in Morrow
Face yet. II H. Lanham- I
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
'ETERINARIAN SURGEON.
For Sale.

Ladies' furs, fine line, all sizes,
styles and colors. bargain at ]. S.
Pople's-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

Go and see Howard before having
the children's pictures taken
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

Leased wire telsgraphic service by
Publishers Press Association. Special
correspondents at Charleston. Park
ersburg and other cities in the State.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-07-13

bnce. The tree trunk hid the body of
4 man who was leaning over the fence,
but l saw his right arm and his hand.
He was holding a large revolver.
saw the weapon perfectly plainly.
l turned back toward the hall ana
stood irreSolute, trying TO form Il plan
which would fit a state of things - ex-
ceptiOnai. The thunder following the
flash had ceased. The house was very
still, 50 still that l clearly heard the
cellar stairs creak under the slow tread
Of a man ascending. While l waite /.
breathless, the knob of the door tu.u-
ed in his hand. He tried it many
times, and yet had not the strength to
move or speak.
The door began to strain and groau.
The man upon the other side had put
his weight against it. l stepped for
ware and spoke in low voice, but so
close that he must hear me.
4 am going to shoot through that
door" said l.
The man did not reply, nor did he de
sist from his endeavor to force the
door. His dull, silent, stolid courage
amazed and awed me. Clearly he must
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-07-13


with no man about except Robert. who
isn't Of the smallest use as a protector,
Of course"
''Who is Robert, if l may venture to
Inquirer
Hes Cousin Jim's hired man. He
sleeps in the garnet, and all the rest of
the house might be carried off without
his knowing it. Hes
Your nam amt the only one that's
Worried these nights" interrupted the
venerable driver, looking over his
shoulder. "My wife gifts up an lights
light every time one O. our caows
turns over in her stall in the barn,
though the Lord knows we amt got
nothin in our house that a BURGLAR d
pick up if twas lynn in the middle O.
The road"
''BurglarsI" said l, amazed do you
ave that sort of gentry out here"
"You bet we've had more Of 'em than
we wanted lately" responded the driv-
err There's three other houses ben
broken into besides Mulletts."
81 should never think of being
afraid" said the dearest girl, but
mamma has been quite nervous. At
Uncle Henry's she has barricaded her
door every night this week with all the
furniture in the room"
What is there to steal at Cousin
inns" I asked. And she replied that
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-07-13

her mother came into the city
on a Tuesday and very obligiag
ly looked me W in my Office
about noon. They were so kind as to
notice that l was not quite at my best
and to express their sympathy.
1t was true that l had been over
working for a month or more, that my
hand was unsteady and that there
were dark crescents under my eyes as
a result of strenuous devotion to bust
ness extending into the midnight hours.
In fact, my attempt to make the most
of a streak of good luck had been so
violent that l was on the verge Of col
lapse But 1 made light of it to the
aforementioned young lady and her
mother.
Mrs. Stanwood regarded me with an
almost maternal solicitude.
Il was thinking that you might come
out and stay with us over Sunday" re
sponded Mrs. Stanwood. You know
we shall have Cousin Jim's house all to
ourselves
1t was all settled in a moment \
sweet decisiveness is one of NIarga-
ret's thousand charms, and upon this
occasion, as often before and since,
she saved me the trouble of making up
my mind. OF course knew that
ought not to accept this invitation, and
of course l forgot an important bust
ness engagement which l had sinfully
made for Sunday afternoon.
had all kinds of trouble changing
that appointment, but managed to do
it without other loss than that which
is measured in nerve force
Margaret was waiting for me at the
station in hired equipage, and she
urged the driver Of the ancient nag to
make all possible haste.
''Your trains little Late said she
to me in explanation. and 1 promised
Uncle Henry that l would come back
as soon as l could"
Uncle Henry is Mrs. Stanwood's
brother He is a man whose fortunes
had been declining Of late, and he had
been reduced to the necessity Of TAX
ing bOarders. Mrs. Stanwood and Mar
garet had spent a couple of months in
his house, partly as a measure of econ
omy and partly to help him along. Tn
Gle Henry's son, James, is married and
has a home of his own in Sprin@vale,
and 1 had understood that he and his
family were to be away and that Mar
garet and her mother were to take
care of the house. 1t would have suit
ed me much better to be entertained at
Iousin Jim's in that gentlemans alb
sence, because there We're too many
people at Uncle Henry's to suit the in
"linations Of a nervous man who has
planned to spend quiet Sunday with
his fiancee Nevertheless I asked as
cheerfully as possible if we were going
~ to Uncle Henry's.
"Oh, no." replied Margaret. Uncle
Henry is at Cousin Jim's with nam
ma. She felt little nervous there
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-07-13
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-07-13

TIE SERVANT PLUNGED INFO THE ROOM.
know that l was in some sort of trap.
Perhaps in a moment the fellows part
ncr would thrust his revolver through
the window and order me to hold up
my hands. Yet nothing prevented my
retreat toward the other part Of the
house. Surely they must know that.
l turned toward the hall and saw
through the glass Of the inner door
man in the front yesUUulc l was trap
ped as neatly as the AIulIctts had been
in their cellar.
"Margaret" I called, I'm afraid
there's something WRONG down here
You and your mother had better lock
the sitting room DOORS"
y stifed scream from Mrs Stanwood
answered this announcement. Marga-
ret cried out:
Come up here. I'll get Robert"'
Get him, by all means" I replied
"But I'll stay here"
There was long knife on the table
I took it and stood ready by the cellar
door. 1t was nearly impossible that the
man who was trying to force it should
ever come through and live. This
thought cheered ne. 1t was taste of
triumph.
AS I waited and the door creaked
there came a metallic tapping on the
window. Undoubtedly the man outside
could shoot me if he chose, but 1 did
not believe that he would risk making
50 much noise.
Then the vestibuie door opened. l
had almost forgotten my enemy upon
that side. At the same moment Mar
glret called out from the upper regions
of the house:
Robert is not here ! can't find
him.
whats the natter" said a slow,
dubious and familiar voice.
1t was Uncle Henry, who had enter
ed by the front door
i've got a telegram for Margaret"
said he "What's the trouble here|'
beckoned to him and at the same
time called to Mrs. Stanwood:
Don't be alarmed We're all right
now"
Uncle Henry came into the kitchen,
and I whispered to him, There's a
burglar in the cellar and another in
the back yard"
We'll, well!' said Uncle Henry and
glanced toward the window in alarm,
which changed to obvious relief. He
crossed to the door opening from the
kitchen to the yard and admitted a
uniformed policeman with a revolver
in his hand.
Il thought | saw somebody hanging
around the house." said the officer,
land as there's so much talk of bur
glars just now T.
I'VE think he may have got into the
cellar" said Uncle Henry.
The policeman looked at the cellar
door, which began to grOan and strain.
That's mighty queer" said he and
turned the key,
Instantly the door opened, and Rob
ert the servant, plunged headlong into
the room. He recovered his balance
and stared at us.
For the love Of heaven" l exclaim-
cd, why didn't you answer me when
spoke to you through the door?"
Robert shook his head.
He couldn't" said Uncle Henry,
with a smile. He's deaf and dumb"
And he began to wag his fingers at
Robert. "He says" continued Uncle
Henry, that he went down cellar to
get little piece of ice out of the Ice
box, and somebody locked the door,"
ASK if it's him that's been walking
around back Of the house this even
ng," said the policeman.
Uncle Henry wagged his fingers
some more and then said, Yes"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-07-13

Only ten cents and up, double roll
Matthews opposite o d post office.
Has car load wall paper Call and
examine. 49-St.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-07-13
A Flight
From Care
By HOWARD FIELDING
By HOWARD FIELDING


HE dearest girl in the world and
her mother came into the city
on Tuesday and very obligiag-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-11-30

knock Mt all the cabin doors and tell
the negroes that Marse Lawton's got a
big supper for them downtown at the
courthouse"
Il see; see" said Lawton.
You needn't appear in the matter.
Jim can manage the whole affair."" con-
tlnued Alice. "Once you have the ne
groes In the courthouse, keep them
there till the polls open. Give them all
they can eat and the things that ne
groes like best"
II know" said Lawton. "I'll give
them sardines, ginger cake, timed
salmon and watermelons."
And CIGARS" added Alice.
Certainly, all the two-fers they can
smoke"
Charlie, what Is two-fer1 4 new
brand of cigar2"
No, two for cents-the cigars that
negroes smoke"
Yes, Charlie, plenty of twofers and
bread and pickles and cheese and ev-
erything. You must work rapidly.
Send the omnibus for the negroes"
I'll charter all the cabs in Oakville.
Let me once get 800 negroes In the
courthouse ut 3 O'clock in the morning
and I'll keep them there till the polls
Open"
1t was O'clock There was much
to do and time was flying.
Lawton hurried away to find his
most energetic white supporter, Dick
Newton. for he wished to have anoth-
or mans opinion upon Alices daring
scheme.
Dick Newton wore wide brimmed
hat. II flannel shirt. stuffed his trousers
In his boots and belonged 10 the class
Of men who are utilized In the south as
deputy sheriffs, railroad overseers, town
marshals--in brief, wherever rough
work calls for steady hand and a
cool head men like Dick Newton are in
demand.
Newton was bound to Lawton by the
double tie of friendship and self inter
est He wished to be marshal Of Oak
vile, and as the marshal is chosen by
the mayor and board of aldermen he
could not get his wish rs reform candi-
date unless Lawton and his ticket were
elected.
Newton listened attentlvely.
''lf X works as easy as it sounds, the
game is ours. by George. Mr.. Lawton.
Wen try IT. said Newton, and they
started for Jim's shop.
"Lawd. Marse Charlie" said Jim,
why amt we thought O. dat skeme be
fore7 Hits beautiful skeme. cos fttn
work"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-11-30
Humble origin of Figures.

The science of figures cuts but very
poor figure in its origin, the term cal
culation being derived from the seal
culus," or pebbles, used by the Rom
ans as counters, whose numerals, stol-
en- from the ancient Etruscans, seem
to have been suggested in the first in
stance by the five fingers. Indeed, the
term digit" or finger, applied to any
single number sufficiently indicates the
primitive mode of counting. The Rom
an Y is only a rude outline of the five
fingers or of the outspread hand mar
rowing to the wrist. while the X is a
symbol of the two fves or the two
hands crossed. In all probability the
earliest numerals did not exceed Ave.
which was repeated with additions for
the higher numbers. 1t is a remark
able coincidence that to express six,
seven, eight, the North American abo-
rhymes repeated the five with the adj
dition of one. two, three, on the same
plan as the Roman VI VII. VIII
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-11-30
Vanderbilt and the Air Brake.

In the Worlds Work is an account
of an interview in which George West
inghouse introduced to Commodore
Vanderbilt his invention of the air
brake.
The interview took place in Commo-
dore Vanderbilt's New York office Mr..
Westinghouse spoke, and Commodore
Vanderbilt listened At last the old
man asked, do you mean to tell me
that you can stop railroad train by
wind?"
well, yes, inasmuch as air is wind,
| suppose you are right" said the in
ventor.
Then the great railroad man said
something like this: II have no time to
waste on FOOLS" And the interview
was ended
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-11-30

mis-. After tie first game Alice and he
! retired to rustic seat under the myr-
ties. Never had the girl looked so win
some. Why had she made herself so
| bewitching just at the hour when fate
seemed to shadow his hope of winning
her?
II know why you play so badly" she
said. you are blue about the cleo
! ton"
you have guessed It."
Then Lawton related to Alice all that
Jim had said. When he had finished
he could not resist the girls sympa-
thetic glance. He plunged, Miss Alice,
do you know why want the mayors
Office so badlyT
mo" she answered softly, toying
with her tennis racket.
ut is nothing to be mayor Of Oak
vile. but with the salary added to my
present income could ask the girl /
love to marry me. Alice, do you I'M
derstandw
"Yes," still more softly and with
dropping lashes.
"And do you still wish me to get the
Officer"
The girl blnshe5. then, looking up,
waived the question.
"Charlie, I've thought of plan"
"a plan to do what?" asked Lawton
little coldly, not pleased by the eva
sion.
ITO make you mayor of Oakville.
Charlie. I know how you can get 800
negro votes"
"Great heavens! How"
Listen, and / will tell you" said
Alice, laying down her racket with an
air OF Importance. Charlie, why do
men drink whiskyW
because they love it, suppose"
"Nothing of the kind They drink
whisky because they are naturally
lazy. Men would much rather eat than
drink, but food has to be prepared,
while whisky is always ready, easy 10
carry, never spoils and doesn't have
to be cooked"
ooh, see. You want me to give the
negroes barbecue. It's too late"
mo, not Il barbecue; something bet |
ter. What time do the saloons closep
"At midnight before election day"
"And no whisky can be sold tomor-
row."
mot n drop. All saloons are closed !
by law"
"Fhen tonight at IL Lucullus VIII
Hams will be powerless. Has Jim Law |
renee handful Of negroes on whom |
he can dependY
"a handful, yes"
'"Then at o'clock tonight let Jim |
and his aids go around town and |
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-11-30
1t 8 o'clock the BANQUET hall was


At O'clock the banquet hall was
full. No Fourth of July barbecue ever
witnessed such a scene of light hearted
revelry. The iced lemonade sizzled
down black whisky fevered threats. and
the sardines, ginger cake and Washing
ton pies disappeared like hoarfrost be-
fore monday sun. Box after box of
"two-fers" went up in clouds, and the
smoke floating from windows and doors
gave the courthouse the look of an i'm
mense plantation smokehouse, and
jokes were cracked and possum stories
told till the morning sun came in at
the wide windows.
When the feasting was at its height
Jim Lawrence mounted a table and,
breaking the chains of his eloquence,
made a speech that buried the fame of
Lucullus Williams out Of sight. And
when he finished by proposing 'three
cheers for our coming mayor, Mr..
Charlie Lawton. whose hospitality we's
enjoyin' dis night" the cheers shook
the old clock In the courthouse tower.
well, Jim, we've got 'em," said Dick
Newton when Jim came out.
Eyes, Marse Newton, an we gwine
keep EN-
And they did, for when Jim had car
ried in fresh supply of comestibles
and cigars Newton locked the great
door and put the key in his pocket
The battle was indeed won, for next
me- Al.
door Of the banquet hall, and Jim and
his aids marched 300 negroes across
the street to the polls in blocks of six,
each with Lawton ticket in his hand.
The white citizens of Oakville knew
not whether to frown or laugh at the
novel spectacle. But when they com
pretended the boldness of the scheme
and the adroitness with which it had
been executed they laughed, and when
they beheld Jim Lawrence's joy and
pride shining through his pompous so
lemnity and Lucullus' speechless dis
comfiture and Colonel Jacksons sur
prise and dismay they roared.
When the votes We're counted Law
tons majority was unprecedented
That evening Lawton went to receive
the congratulations of Alice Lawrence.
Miss Alice, you stand before the
mayor of Oakville, and your case will
be tried forthwith" said the young
man, with mock gravity.
with what am | charged, your hon
orr"
with melting electoral frauds
my sentence?" asked the girl, with
a dimple and a blush
'Matrimony for life"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-11-30
How to Succeed with the Gala.


We now have nine varieties of the
Gala. all worth growing, either as pot
plants or In wet situation outside.
They are the little gem, very dwarf
variety; the black eaIla, with jet black
flowers; golden Gala, yellow Gala.
leopard Gala, with spotted flowers; red
Gala and spotted leaf Gala. They all
require a soil of rich alluvial loan.
with plenty Of well rotted manure.
Start with two-year-old roots. Pot
them and set the pot in water and
leave 1t there until the plant has done
blooming, then take 1t out and let it
grow until August, when let 1t dry off
and put in the dark until January.
when start 1t by putting 1t in the wa
ter again. The Gala Is swamp plant
and must be treated accordingly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-11-30
Hard work.

Not long since a rich society woman
"we1t into business" as was heralded
s.a.l one end of this happy land to the
ether She appeared at her business
place hair an hour before noon and
.e,l.sinea there till o'clock. with half
an hour counted out for luncheon
TWO weeks OF this strenuous life so
wore her out that she was obliged to
lie ly for a period OF rest and re-
cupeyatlon. Dear, dearl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-11-30
How to scent the Hair.

Delicatefy perfumed hair is liked by
particular women, and from London
comes an idea for pertaining 1t. This is
q pretty little silk cap. softly padded
and scented, intended to be worn for
some little time before going to din
ner or dance. Ones personal choice
be followed in the matter Of per-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-11-30
Ole
Political Split
In Oakville
By SAMUEL MINTURN PECK
Copyright, 1905, ov Samuel Mtntmn Peck
cHnRll was great excitement II

THnRn was great excitement In
onkyillc. The biennini election
for mayor and aldermen Of the
little west Alabama town was
approaching, and for special reasons
the coming contest wns regarded as
particularly important to municipal
welfare Even the women caught fire
and talked politics at balls and con
certs, and 1t was rumored that several
engagements were on the verge Of
fracture by reason Of difference IN
political opinion.
Oakvllle always cast n solid vote for
Democracy ut state ana presidential
elections. But when Il mayor and
board of aldermen were TO be chosen,
when there was no Republican opposi-
tlon 10 DO fenred, the loyal Democrats
OF the town deemed 1t no treason to
the glorious old purity to make what IL
termed politically split, The candi-
dates for mayor on tho present occasion
Were the incumbent, Colonel Jackson,
who had held the Office for Il series Of
terms, and Charles Lawton, n young
lawyer, who was very popular In the
town, and both were Democrats
A circumstance that always gave the
municipal election ut OalSville Il pc
culiar and picturesque interest was the
existence of the negro vote. The candl-
date who could control n majority Of
this element was always successful, and
for eight years Colonel Jackson had
carried the negroes, 40 to speak, In the
pocket Of his volumlnous vest,
Charles Lnwton, the colonel's oppo-
nent, being unmarried and young, did
not suffer political ambition to Inter
fere with sweeter hope, Thlrty-slx
hours before election day found Law
ton on Judge Lawrence's vernnda max.
Ing love to Miss Alice the Judges only
daughter, or, rather, intending to make
love ns soon ns the old gentleman had
finished his evening pipe and retired,
"Well, Charlie, who's going to be may
orr" asked the Judge from his arm
chair.
"Why, l am, judge
That's what candidate should al
ways tell the public, my boy, but before
Alice and me you can lay 10y your mr.
NOR, Honestly, what is the latest from
the political frontF"
Honestly, Judge. am gaining votes
every day, and | shall poll two.thirds
of the white vote of the town." began
Lawton, though well aware that po-
litical discussion would delay the
judges bedtime three-quarters of an
hour.
Very good, but have you discovered
any outrageous abuses 10 1ctcrm2 A
new candidate should always pose rs
reformer"
Certainly, judge, the town is full of
complaint"
List the abuses. the grievances. Let
us see II they are strong enough to win
votes" said the judge through cloud
of smoke.
well. to begin with small one,
there's the hog law, Under Colonel
Jackson's regime no hogs are permitted
ut large, In the old days the poor mans
pig waxed fat on the acorns that fell
from the water oaks In the autumn and
the pusley that grew In the spring. And
now It Is rumored that Jackson is going
TO have COW law passed"
You can't down Jackson with the
hog law" said the Judge, renlling his
pipe.
oh, there are many more abuscsl"
exclaimed Lawton, warming up
Yes, indeed, papa" interpolated Miss