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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-02
WABASH SERVICE.

J. L. McKEowN. DEPUTY
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
SANTA'S GIFT
No One Hit the Exact Words In the
Guessing Contest.

It is an old saying that everybody
I is wise after the thing has happened.
SO it is with the guessing contest con
Quoted by Denham's furniture store.
A representative of the West vir-
ginian was invited to read the guess.
es and at eight O'Clock the box was
opened. We found 2o3 guesses, but
no one was fortunate enough to hit
Z the exact wording, namely, "santa's
gift. There were two thought near
enough for special mention. Those
were by L. G. Wyer and Miss Susan
ATnett. Mr.. Wyer's guess was, San
ta's Xmas gift to the COON" Miss
Arnett's, stThe gift from Santa Claus
Mr.. Denham was sorry that no one
under the rules could get the prize,
I for the answer had to be exact in or
\ der to win. The plan is unique one
and shows enterprise and thoughtful
ness on the part of Mr.. Denham. The
people look each year to see what is
in Denhams window. The answer is
always short and simple and attracts
attention for that reason.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02

~rhe stroIIeFs.p

The strollers pleased a very large
audience in the Grand Saturday night
and the matinee was also ven at.
tended, The show had many good
points and few weak ones. The
standard of beauty in the chorus was
not what fastidious audience would
desire but they possessed for the
most part tuneful voices. The cos.
tunes were somewhat disappointing
too but the cast of characters taken
as a whole, was satisfactory, while
there was snap and go about the
performance that would have made
more critical people overlook the
smaller defects. Robert Lett and
May Bouton as the "Strollers" flllcd
admirably their parts. Miss Bouton
has an attractive personality and .
very sweet voice. although it was
somewhat married on this occasion
by the heavy cold from which she was
suffering. Mr.. Lett has firmly estab.
lfshed reputation here, as come.
uidh worthy VI nigh pralSs anu is as
sured of hearty welcome upon his
return.
Miss Mazda Snyder. because of III.
ness, was unable to appear in the az
ternoon performance. and in spite of
the difficulties under which she Ia
bored danced herself into popular ia.
vor in the evening.
Henry j. Santra is the possessor OF
beautiful baritone voice and hts
songs brought prolonged applause,
Dwight Allan played the part of a
jailer in an inimitable manner and
his work shared honors with the 9th.
err leading characters.
George Lydecker made an excellent
judge and he has a voice of unusual
power and sweetness.
MasdeIaine Millerton, was given the
opportunity to demonstrate her ability
as a vocalist on several occasions ana
her efforts met with instant apprecia-
ton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
THE GLAD HAND
viii Be Extended to Friends This
Afternoon.

Both the Kings Daughters and the
Y. NJ. C. A. receptions this afternoon
and evening will no doubt be we'll at
tended. This custom of keeping open
house on New Years Day has al
ways proved very popular The in
terchange of friendly greetings and
the exchange of kindly wishes do
much towards establishing a good ba-
sis on which to build our actions for
the coming year. The Vigilant Cir
Gle of Kings Daughters could not
have chosen more wisely than in ask
ing Mrs. Harry F. Smith to be their
hostess on this occasion. Her hos
pitable doors will be open TO visit.
ors from two until five this afternoon
and from seven to ten this evening.
The Kings Daughters as an organiza-
ton has established itself firmly in
the hearts of the people and the Tigi-
liant Circle as an integral member of
the organization in this community
has accomplished such work as brings
joy into all homes whether they be d.
rectiy or indirectly benefited by the
work accomplished. The Y. NJ. C. a
has a representative in nearly every
home in the city and its merits are
too we'll known to need further
eulogy. What the Y. NJ. C. a. has
done, and what it will do and what it
stands for will cause the friends of
the Association to flock within its
doors this afternoon and show by
their presence the support they are
willing to give the promoters of This
great and good confederation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
NO RELATIVES
OR FRIENDS HAD MAN WHO DIED
HERE LAST SATURDAY
NIGHT.

A man giving the name of d. Miller,
who was in the last stages of vene-
real disease, made application to the
local authorities Friday evening for
medical attention. He was cared for
at the City Hospital mat night and
Saturday at noon was removed to the
new municipal hospital in the Second
ward and nurse employed TO look
after him. He died about midnigh7
Saturday night. He told the hospital
authorities and the city authorities
that he had no relatives or friends
living. He was apparently about %
years old. He was buried Sunday af-
ternoon in the Fairmont cemetery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
"eirls win Be Girls.

in Girls Will BE Girls which
plays a return engagement here
Wednesday evening NJ. William A.
Brady offers AL Leech and tho Three
Rosebuds supported by an excellent
company of forty girls and Ave men.
the best of tunefuI music. graceful
dancing and novel effects throughout.
The scenery and costumes are beau.
tiful and taken all in all the big pro.
ductlon of Girls VIII Be Girls" seems
worth the enormous expenditure that
Mr.. Brady made to bring 1t out.
Among the newcomers that "Girts
win Be Girls" will introduce this sea.
son is Miss Roma Snyder, one of the
Three Rosebuds. She was discover
ed by Mr.. Brady last season, and her
beauty anu rare soprano voice have
already made her reputation and
caused Mr.. Brady 10 congratulate
himself on the find" The other
Rosebuds.. Gladys Claire and Chris
tine Cook, are also excellent vocalisis
and that is qualification that all the
members OF the company possess.
The music Is catchy and after one OF
two performances of the Girls"
many pianos will be playing the aIrs
written by Mr.. Joseph Hart.
The members of the company have
been carefully selected with an eye
to their ability as specialists. and the
play will be found to possess many
times the number of novelties usually
offered Among the latter is a dance
named for the famous Flatiron Build
ing in New York, which ends in a
wind effect that is startling. Mr..
Ileech Las a part that permits a full
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
AT HOME
PRESIDENT AND MRS. RoosE
WELT WERE HOST AND HOS
TESS TO WORLD TO-DAY.

WASHINGTON d. G.. Jan
President and Mrs Roosevelt wes-
"at home" to all the world toadas
Standing in the beautiful Blue PurInr
of the White House. and surrounheG
by the ladies and gentlemen u TIE
favorable circle. the representa- iErz
of thirty.eight foreign powers. are
many thousands of American citinenx
called to wish them a happy New
Year. Never has the birthday o. a
new year been celebrated In more
characteristic American fashion aK
the home Of the President and neyns
has the function passed OF more
pleasantly. Like clock work the Pm
gramme was Carried out 70 the letter
laid down by Secretary Loeb. sirR
by step. TO the strains of the Niprine
Bands music the brilliant pagesliaG
passed in review beneath the srss
glow of the electric lights. in the rs=x
fume of the wonderland of fomerz
Every phase of life was represenfcsl
The statesmen, who make the laws.
the iurists. who construe them. 11a
warriors who defend them ON izsif
and sea, and the plain citizens. wAnl
pay for th9n, all took part and ALI
received their greetings from the rnzn
they have chosen as leader for fosr
years to come.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
MANY GUESTS
HAVE STOPPED AT MARION
COUNTY JAIL DURING PAST
FOUR YEARS.

Deputy Sheriff. Davis this morning
handed US the following item con
corning the number of inmates of the
Marion county jail during the past
four years:
There have been confined in the
Marion county jail within the past
four years Ss4 prisoners. terms rang.
ing from one day to - months, di.
vided as follows: County prisoners,
SIC; State, 2lD: U. s., Is. insane 81,
and others, So. Thirty-eight have
been sentenced By the Circuit Court
within that time to serve FERNS in The
penitentary at MoundsyilIe of from
one year to a lifetime
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
Eseaped Torpedo Boats.

CHEEFOo, Jan. 2.-The Russian
torpedo boat desroyers skori, STRAIT
ny, vastni, and serdity, which es-
capped from Port Arthur, arrived here
early this morning and have disman.
tied.
Several Japanese destroyers, which
followed the Russian vessels into the
harbor, left when they saw the Rus
slams here disarmed.
The Russians report there are 49,.
900 sick and wounded Russians in ths
Port Arthur fortress. There are but
5000 able-bodied men left TO man the
forts.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
officials Mum.

ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 2.-The
government officials refuse to discuss
the details of General Stoessers
capituiation of Port Arthur, They say
they have no official advices.
A member of the general staff.
speaking to your correspondent said:
Everything is in General Stoessel's
hands. His judgment as to the re.
quirements of the situation as the
man on the spot viii be relied upon
as entirely sound. We have absolute
faith that he would not stop fighting
until further efforts would be mere
murder"
The public has no knowledge of the
fall of the Citadel as the newspapers
do not mention the news.
History of the Siege.
The siege of Port Arthur, the story
of which could never be adequately
told in mere words, comprises one of
the bloodiest events in the history of
civilized warfare. For eleven months,
practically, the Japanese have been
hammering at the fortress from land
or sea or both and the history day
after day has been written in blood
burned in the pages of history with
the flames belching from the mouths
of hundreds of cannon. Thousands
on thousands have gone to an heroic
end in the fighting. The exact num-
Der who have given their lives for
the cause of the white father or the
Island home, will never be known.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
SIS TIERS Isl. ND
IS 10 BE SOLD
Syndicate OF Amusement Men
to Close Dicker For
the Resort.
Will Transform It Into a Wheel.
ing coneY Island, It Is
Announced.

WHEELING. Jan. 2.--Wheeling IS
TO have new pleasure resort that will
eclipse in point of magnitude of at
fractions all similar enterprises In
this section. A syndicate composed
of New Workers and Pittsburgers has
purchased Sisters Island park, located
in the middle of the Ohio river, about
six miles above the city, which Will
be converted into veritable Coney
Island, which will be to Wheeling and
surrounding towns what the amuse.
ment resorts under that name are to
New York and Cincinnati.
The island is the lower and largest
one of the group and was purchased
and converted into a park number
of years ago by the Country club.
About $4,000 was paid for the ground,
dancing pavilion and cafe were
erected there, but the venture proved
losing one for the promoters.
Some improvements.
The new owners of the park, how
pense of several thousand dollars.
Shoot the chutes, roller-coasters, fer
ris wheels and other amusements will
be installed there and bath house.
will be made that will make of the
island, as stated. regular Coney
Island
Old In Business.
The new owners of the island arc
old men in the amusement enter
prise. having conducted amusements
on large scale at the st. Louis
Worlds Fair. They hope to have a
highly respectable resort, and viii
not permit of any rowdyism or i'm
proper conduct on the grounds. They
have full confidence in the success of
the enterprise.
1t is probable that transportation to
the park win be either by boat from
the city or by ferry from the Ohio and
West Virginia sides. The Pan Han
die Traction line on the West Virginia
side of the river and the proposed
new line OF the Wheeling Traction
company on the Ohio side make the
park OF easy access and all that would
be required would be the operation Of
some sort of ferry to connect the
traction lines.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The second annual meeting of the
stockholders of Fairmont Industrial
Company viii be held at the Office of
Levi B. Harr. 322 u Main street, Fair
mont, West Virginia. on Tuesday. Jan.
uary 10, 1905. at 2:30 P. NJ
LEVI B. HARR, President
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
TOT
FORT HAS I ALLEN
tcen.lnued from First paas.l

niapd Imperial government that the
blockade OF Liao-Tung peninsula shall
only be maintained hereafter on the
coast lying westward of a straight
line drawn from South entry point 10
wedge.head. Imperial government has
decided not to allow for the present
any ships except those in their SER
vice to enter Talienwan CDalnyn
without special permission of the
naval or military authorities con-
cerned.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
sSerel Of ais es ana 81
aalc InihItalSiy as he ever does


Isuster Brown, which IS q farce,
4 music coined and d spectacle MI
in one. win De presented 1t the Grand
Opera House next Thurs evening
Mr.: Melville Raymond Gle ven
known manager has secured from the
New York Herald and Richard
outcanlt the sole rights 81 eranati1
ing the humorous Incidents Of Hlls
ter,s life. Nearly an OF US. have en-
ioyed Buster and are ready TO take
his stage represents 10 our heart
That we shall have a good perform
ance of this part is assured BY tils
fact that the clever little comedian
Master Giovanni. VIII be Buster
There is an elaborate scenic setting
and some fifty people are engaged 4
the performance, including q chorus
ballet and bevy of Americas
Beauties OF guaranteed beauty. ar
rayed in the latest fashion b. VANS
maker.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
For Sale.

Six and half acres of land one
mile from Minersville. good Broom
house, stable and other outbuildinss.
plenty of good fruit. water piped into
house-sixteen and half acres ad-
joining also for sale if desired Apply
to. j. S. WALKER,
East Park x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02

Presents that are useful in granite
nickle. aluminium ami ctinaware,. sill
yer tea and table spoons. knives and
forks, carving sets. granite roasters.
carpet sweepers, scissors and shears,
and prices pared. III L. Halls Hard
ware. 50 =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
store Closed.

The store of G. o. Griffin has been
closed for few days, there being
some financial embarrassment re-
ported. The store is now in the hands
of a receiver. according to report
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
suit Entered.

Suit has been entered in chanrery
in the Circuit Court by Susan Dan
Ger VS.. Eugene 3. Nuzum ct al, with
B. L. Butcher attorney Tor the plain
tiff.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
A Quiet weddfno. :

A quiet wedding occurred at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry F. Smith
last Saturday when Miss Kate Slo-
cum. of Pittsburg. became The bride
of Mr.. j. A. Mckee, of st. Louis, Mo,
Rev. H. G. Stoetzer officiating. The
wedding was complete surprise -
their many friends and no one in
this city had an inkling of it until AT
ter the happy compile lad departed
Saturday afternoon for Pittsburg.
The bride has been a frequent Wis
itor in Fairmont and is very popular
among her many friends and ac.
quaintances. An abundance of good
wishes follow them in their new
walk of. life.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02

If you have anything to bity. tT9aa
or sell. come TO us or We wiz sid
agent TO you. We deal In anxdl.lE
and everything. Brokeraee ssnTae1
and Auction Co. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02

The vfgilant Circle Of Kinss
Daughters are keeping open hi1fs,s
for you this evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02

All Music sung In Wang on sale onls
at Marion Piano Co. i
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02

nead the west virginIan. u hi
the latest news
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02

Give tribute to the earnest en-
deayors of the xIgiIant Circle az
Kings Daughters by attending tl'eIx
reception tonight at the home Of ar.
and Mrs. Harry r. Smith on isesiisa
street No matter II you have Epur
in the afternoon you win he srenfesf
as cordially tonight again
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02

II Santa Claus VIII take the y.1sass
ster one OF our magic Iantesns, naoess
bank. air rife, pocket knife, tricycle..
express wagon, sled tooi chest or
pair of K. X skates lie wiz ~ ~
lighted with his Christmas i,rezeal
j. L. Halls Hardware
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-02
For Sale.

For sale.
Choice building lots on HrgsnIs
avenue and Sixth street Apply Ee
win Robinson. Gas once.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
FOOD VALUE OF BANANAS.
They Are Not, Like Some Fruits,
Good Only For Their Flavor.

They Are Not, Like Some Fruits,
Good Only For Their Flavor.
Professors of dietetics tell us that
flavor and nothing more, but food
and source Of real nutriment. 1t Is
at once useful and delicious. 1t not
only gratifies the palate, but supplies
material for combustion and the main
tenance Of animal heat, while 1t also
builds up the muscles and repairs the
worn and threadbare nerves.
The -four made from it In its dried
state Is equal In nutritive value to rice
Dried and sprinkled with sugar, a
form In which 1t has been recently
introduced In this country, the upstart
banana is, weight for weight, as nu-
tritious as the venerable fig.
But it is In the fresh state that the
banana chiefly appeals to US. Its
creamy succulence and delicate odor
are inviting, and It's pleasant sapor Is
q prelude to good digestion. Dependent
as that sapor is In ethereal body, which
the coal tar investigators have not yet
been able to initiate by chemical es-
sence, 1t il subtle stimulus to all
subsequent elementary processes. And
thus 1t Is that the banana IL an emil
nently digestible food. No sense Of
oppression or drowsiness follows a
meal Of 1t, and meal Of it may be
bulky enough.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
IMPORTANT y.
The Use of Coloring Matter and
Anti-Septics in Food
Products.
An Extract From an Address Delivered
by Prof. j. III. Shepard, Chemist of
South Dakota Food and Dairy
Commission, at the National
Association of State Food
and Dairy Departments,
at st. Paul, MINI.
Copy

kAopysl
The only palliation that / have heard
manufacturers offer for the use of chem
ical preservatives, is that only minute
quantities are used in any one food prod
uct, so that at the most a person would
take only minute dose at one meal 1t
is evident that such manufacturers are
not homeopathic. / believe, personally,
that when enough preservatives is used
to accomplish the desired end, more than
a homeopathic dose is taken by the
patient. However, this may be. what
shall we say when these doses are repeated
time after time at the same meal? In
order to bring this matter out more forci-
bly, have prepared menu for one day
that any family in the United States
might possibly use. and am not sure but
quite likely to use it. We shall see what
the aggregate dosage may reach in a sin
gle day.
Breakfast.
Breakfast food and coffee.
Sausage, containing coal tar dye and
borax.
Potatoes.
Bakers bread, containing alum
Butter containing coal tar dye.
Canned cherries, containing coal tar dye
and salicylic acid.
Pancakes, containing alum.
Syrup, containing sodium sulphite.
This gives eight doses of chemicals and
dyes for breakfast.
Dinner.
Tomato soup, containing coal tar dye
and benzoic acid.
Cabbage and corned beef, containing
saltpeter.
Corn scallops, containing sulphurous
acid and formaldehye.
Canned peas, salicylic acid.
Catsup coal tar dye and benzoic acid.
Vinegar coal tar dye.
Potatoes.
Bread aud butter, alum and coal tar dye.
Mince pie, boracic acid.
Pickles, copperas sodium sulphite and
salicylic acid.
Lemon ice cream, methyl alcohol.
Coffee.
This menu gives sixteen doses for din
ner.
Bakers bread and butter, containing
alum and coal tar dye.
Potatoes.
Canned beef, containing borax.
Canned peaches, sodium sulphite, coal
tar dye and salicylic acid
Pickles, copperas, sodium sulphite and
formaldehye.
Catsup, coal tar dye and benzoic acid
Lemon cake, alum.
Baked pork and beans, formaldehyde.
Vinegar, coal tar dye.
Currant Jelly, coal tar dye and salicylic
acid.
Cheese, coal tar dye.
This menu gives sixteen doses for sup
per.
According to this menu. then, the
unconscious and unwilling patient gets
forty doses of chemicals and colors per
day.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
The Spread of BanIins.

The Bank of England was estab-
lished in 1904, the Bank of Scotland a
few years later, and these institutions
were not long In finding imitators. As
trade In the provinces increased, SUBJ
stantial men began to feel the incon-
venience of being their own bankers
and retaining all their wealth in their
oaken chests. Gradually they began
to open accounts with some Of the
London bankers, which they utilized
for their business transactions. Doubt
less such men were beset by many
friends and customers to accommodate
them through their banking account,
and thus the well to do trader devel-
oped into the country banker with his
London agent, who much preferred to
do business and incur carriage and
postage with some one leading firm
In a town to having several small Gus
toners In the same place.-London
Standard.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
Clean snectncIes.

Oculists VIII agree that many per-
sons who wear spectacles, although the
lenses may be perfectly adapted to the
needs of the eye. suffer much incon-
venience and possibly ultimate dam
age simply through not keeping their
glasses clean. Students and writer's,
lawyers and clergymen, business men
and school children who use glasses
rarely keep them clean, and from their
cloudy and grimy state serious Injury
results to the eyeslght. The glasses
should be frequently cleaned with al
eohol, which Is preferable to water,
and either tissue paper or chomo,s
leather Is better than the usual hand
kerchief.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
HOW BROKERS WORK.
Four Different Kinds of Operators
Who Execute Orders.

Four Different Kinds of Operators
Who Execute Orders.
Let's see what a broker is exactly.
He's the man whose services you must
seek if you wish to buy or sell stocks.
You can't do a thing in Wall street
without that broker. You can't fill
your own orders in Wall street any
more than you can fill your own teeth.
The broker is to you as Spectator
what a dentist is to you as a man with
toothache
Now, operations on the floor OF the
Stock Exchange are conducted by four
groups-first, by individual spectators
who trade on their own account, and
these Of course are members of the ex-
change; second, by brokers who lend
money for banks; third, by commission
houses which buy and sell bonds and
stocks for persons not members Of the
exchange, and, fourth, by specialists
who are also called floor brokers, and
oftentimes dollar brokers" or two
dollar brokers'" and who execute or
ders for commission houses. In turn,
commission houses are of two kinds
those that conduct one home office and
many branch Offices connected by pri-
vate wire, and those that conduct a
local and mail business.
To broker In one of these classes
your order Is given. In executing your
orders and those Of others the brokers'
earnings may be any sum from So
more usually $1o0--to thousands day
--Leslie's Weekly.