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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-26
WithaI BENJAMIN CLOTHES cost
. no more than others which Al; are
not near So good and stylish. i
$3.50 tos $3.50.

Sorsteds Cheyots serges and Cassimeres In now
Gray and Brown mixtures Plain Blue and Backa,,
without a thread Of cotton.
single and Double styles collars and
ro cloth nternins coats
Cut little lower than formerly with and ,vib.
perfect fitting in every respect seo'' 'a
~ neat around the waist fall at the and aerns to
pants. - 70 = A4oehJaH h
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-26

Pitcher Cal Vasblnder, and Infield-
er Smith, of the Denver club, In
the Western League, have jumped
the team and Joined Boise, in the out
law league. Cal has a happy faculty
Of messing around and queerlng1 him
self RI
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-26
GAS FITTING.

w. E. Levelle, 722 Locust avenue,
practical gas fitting at reasonable
prices. Work guaranteed. All Gala
promptly answered and work careful.
" done. Both phones. consoIlda.
ted, 72-6. Bell, 2ss.J.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-26

The successful comic opera, When
Johnny Comes Marching HoE.e, "a zby$3
STANCE and Edwards, authors Of Doll
ly Warden" and other successful COM
ic operas will be presented lat he;
Grand Opera House Monday evening.
The story is of the period Known as
the Wars Of the Rebellion, and the
music Is Suggestive of the familiar
battle songs of that time, inc st of
which have lived to the present. An
exceptionally atHactivel feature sof the
dressing Of the opera is the enormous
crinollnc hoop skirts worn blythe
young women. There is a military
atmosphere permeating opera
from the first to the last act, finding
expression in story, music and scenic
environment. n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-26

iII7 -
p. Crimson et. a: occupis the time
from sterday To 1:3D to-day.
Attorney Harry Shaw repre resented the
plant iff sand q Attorney Az Vincent
and q. G. Shields the a fendaIl
Suit Twas brought to recoye car
penter's bill Of several years, standing,
Nj. Robinson, howerer claiming tbs
have paid the bill I'm full: The Jury
returned a verdict for the defendant
Attorney p. E. Morgan presented
the claims Of George W. starn com sefIi
mittee for Margaret starn, an insane
person, and obtained permission for
him to sell certain lands held IN her
name. Il I;
Attorneys ". s.. Meredith and; II.
E:!SWatts forSthe plaintiff, \ and SAttor.
ney U. N. Arnett, Jrs. for the defends
ant, argued the motion this afternoons
to dismiss the appeal case Sof; Ella
Nixon VS.. Lot swiger as being i'm
providently awarded.
Mrs. Ida Gallagher. Of Manning tom
I'LL fame, has sold her property to her
BROTHER Reverdy Gallagher. Just
what the move means Isl somewhat Of
matter for speculation among! the
legal fraternity concerned in her re:s:
cent trial in Judge Kendall, s court
for Keeping a houseEof prostitution:
Mrs. Gallaher%was convicted and SEN
fenced to six months in jail. She APP
pealed the case, however, and got a
So.days' suspension Of sentence to en-
'ableherto obtain a writ Of error. She;
has declared thatsshe'll spendseyery.
cent she has before She go sito Jail;
Mrs Mrs Giallagh ONES IF a good family
and nearlySallto Of her people are well.
to.do. She got $4,000 cash down for
property, Il 3 5s4.;'
Il 3.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-26
VIRGIL LEWIS NAMED AS
+ X, e 3 jt; STATE HISTORIAN.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, May 2e.-
vernon Dawson has appointed
iFsils A Lewis Sof Mason, 10 be- State
tls satarlan and archiyist, and q. w.
ary Fayette.s EtoSbe Judge of5the
Criminal Court of lFayette county,
Eice . Koontz deceased ~
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-03-23

ing more in wages. This means we have
a higher class of mechanics. The result
is better quality of work.
We had over 1900 orders in this de-
partment last year. Very busy now, but
we have lot of good, experienced men
to help. People are realizing that this is
the place to buy vehicles.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-03-23

are giving orr customers
stronger and more dura bIe
vehicles, better made in every
way, easier riding, more sty1-
ishiy trimmed, better finished
and altogether with more last
ing qualities for the money
than amy other buggy concern
III the world.
vehicle husiness in 1904
increased 20 per cents other
houses fell behind so per cent.
We never put a $50 descfip-
tion on $40 job.
We have purchased material for manu-
featuring twice as many vehicles in 1905
as in 1904. We paid spot cash for it.
We expect great things. Have really
put prices upon the finished work that
are extraordinarily low when considering
the quality. Send It's your order
and we guarantee to return
you good material and good
labor in the shape of a good
rig.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-03-23
Send for
Our Vehicle Catalogue

The descriptions in our vehicle cata-
logue are correct. We have the goods
10 back them up. We know what's
under the paint. If you have not
received a copy ask for it. Order
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-03-23
A Personal Letter from
s: ::::: Mr.. Shaw =s: IL: =: ;i 7: :z g

When looking for new factory su- E
perintendent two years ago, visited
the three great vehicle centers of the -
Central West: talked to and investi- -
gated the records of thirty men,
many of them having charge of some of
the largest factories in the country.
found my man. / know that we
have one of the very best ve-
hicle factory superintendents
in America. He has had twenty
years experience in buggy building. All
that time he has been accustomed 10
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-03-23

making high grade work. That is our
class. | attend personally to the buy ng
Of materials; am thoroughly conversa4lt
with every kind, size, the weight, grc :,
strength. finish, price and general con-
struction of every piece of woodwork,
hardware, steel. leather, cloth, paint and
varnsh that goes into our work: have
visited and examined the material, aa1
have torn apart the finished work of six
or eight of the largest factories; want TO
say that / am confident we are
building a better buggy than
these factories ship to the
dealer at one-third more than
the price we ask you. A fact.
Think il over.
Our pay roll, when compared with that
of other factories, shows that we are pay
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-03-23

one Cl O-I 10 " oI 4LSI ~
gies and had it shipped to
their factory for examina-
ton. They wante q to
know why people were
buying Wards vehicles.
Upon receipt Of the job it
had 50 many features Of
the higher priced buggies,
such a fine finish and was
so stylish and well pro
portioned in every way
that they concluded we
had made a mistake and
sent them our high G st
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-03-23

know Of factories who build practi-
cally but one buggy, but have possibly
twenty different prices. To explain:
Here is their $500 buggy; their SAC. 90
buggy has the same wheels, body, axles,
gear, shafts, top, ETC., as their $500 job,
with possibly 50 cents more in little i'm
material things; and SO forth all the way
along the line. We grade our work. We
make the same small percentage Of profit
on a 5000 lob that we do on $500.
On high-priced work we are not only
giving better quality Of material and
better finish, but more improvements and
little equipments which you do not find
on the cheaper rig.
Recently a certain manufacturing con
Germ which builds work for a catalogue
house, ordered, through another party,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-03-23

priced buggy. Imagine what they
said! There was no mistake at all.
The facts are (and ! will stake
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-03-23

with this understanding That if upon
receipt you are not satisfied, write US and
we Will have the job returned, promptly
refund your money and pay the expense
both ways.
We shall be pleased at any time TO have
our customers visit our plant and |, per-
sonally, will be glad to answer any cues
tons regarding our work. or to assist you
in any way possible in the selection Of a
Job or to quote and purchase for you any
special vehicle that we may not catalogue.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

! Braves Ghostly Angerf

Especial CorresTondence.) }

cider which his host had provided the
old story OF the suicide room was told
him. He laughed at the idea. and In.
sisted that he should sleep In the
room. He showed long bowie knife
to his host. and said that II any
ghosts came into the room and tried
to get him to commit suicide he
would cut them into ribbons.
Then he went to the room. and the
family put out the lights all over the
house and retired for the night. At 2
O'Clock 4 cry Of Save me-" followed
by = hercer cry of Help" was heard
loud above the shrieking Of the win
ter storm.
Hastily springing up from his bed.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

Rear View Of House Of Suicide.
the owner Of the house rushed from
his room and to the room OF the
stranger guest. The door was unlock.
ed and he pushed 1t open. He could
see nothing. but the fearful shrieks.
"HelI:" Save me-" were piercing
the n.
"Whs-e are your" he shouted, and
then &c heard fall on the floor. over
near the window. This was followed
by . heavy moaning. as II some ono
was In pain. He approached the 9th.
er ride Of the room. but as he did so
he heard his wife coming along the
hallway, and he returned for the lamp
which she carried. They entered the
room and found the stranger stretch.
ed out on the floor In his night har.
ments. He was clutching the long
bowie knife. and he vas As white as
the snow which piled up on the win.
dow sill outside.
He had tainted with fright. they
concluded. After reviving him. he
told them Of . terrible dream he had.
He had dreamt that he was going to
commit suicide. and had arisen from
bed. taken the knife from It's sheath
and then began to scream for help.
He said the voice OF the host had
roused him from his dream. and he
had swooned the moment he realized
hat he was saved from suicide.
inssnity AMI Another Tragedy.
That settled II. 30 Tar as the o~ ner
and his family were concerned. They
moved away from the house at once.
and an old uncle Was allowed to live
In II rent free. He vas taken to an
asylum for the insane inside OF nve
years.
Then the house was Idle for I'VE
years or 20. and finally Payson Brig
xith his wife and son. and one morn.
nE they found him with his throat
cut and lying near the open window.
Then followed ten years when no
one could be induced TO live In tho
house. Al last Morrill, Brigham and
his family moved In. They lived there,
apparently unmindfui OF the hoodoo,
until seven years ago. Then Morrill,
Brigham began TO do queer things.
He would stay up all night singing
strange songs. lie read many detec.
tive stories Hawthorne. also. came
IN for = great share Of his attention.
lie bought banjo and learned to play
II. taking lessons from q negro who
lived In = little cabin about seven
miles up toward Worcester.
When asked By his wife why he
l,ad such strange notions. he would
say that he WAS trying to drive away
the hoodoo. But he didn't succeed.
md one morning they found him with
deep cash In his throat. stretched
nut on the foor In the suicides room.
For hve years after Morrill, Brig.
hams death no one would stay in tho
house over night Then Farmer BiaIs
.amc aloag and saw the good land.
he vacant house and . barn for 4
horse II he cared to keep one. Hc
heard the story OF the suicide room
snd tho many stories Of ghosts and
mysterious noises heard by the psss.
ors'by late At night. but that only
made the price OF the place more rca.
,onablc In the market, and 70 he
bought H.
And there the matter stands. an
'ni.mA 10 students Of psychology.
Meanwhile the genial Canadian farm. l
or and his two sons are sleeping calm.
" at nish'. unruf'lcd by the traditions
~ the sclfdcs'ruotion epidemic which
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

A bank TO be open nish, and day is
projected In New York city. and II
isn't faro bank. either. New York
has always had that kind. and the
dealers never sleep.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

One Of the professors at the Uni
,ersly OF Chicago says all lovers OF
music are lazy. Let the public kindly
get wrought up without unnecessary
delay.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

Tho Business Mems association OF
Washington. D. C.. has elected Mr.
Oyster ns It's president This fur.
Iishos additional proof that Mr.. oys.
ter Is not u clam.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

Coming home from the 81. Louis
fair Lyon county. Kan. woman oecu.
Pied IN upper berth. and II IL related
that she startled the ~hc,c car By
iopklas usAss ths bsa. sron soecs OF
habN.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

The case OF the Washington drug.
;ist who was found dead nj the pre-.
scriptlon counter is not easily under.
stood. for he WAS on the safe side OF
the counter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

Parisian scientist has discovered
that love is the result Of = microbc.
The boil weevil is not to be compared
with this pcs'lferous microbes raw.
ages.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

The average man has tho privilege
u comforting himself every nov and
then with the thought that Il Isn't ai.
ways tho men Who have Ac most
brains who make the most uioasy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

Mark Twain's books are beng
barred out of public libraries. Mark
Is an old man row. but II IL with
success. as with all other good things.
"bct,or late than never"
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

Tommy Russell. who originated tho
titic role In Little Lord Fauntieroy"
20 gears ago. has returned to the
stasc-but those who saw MIN then
wouldn't recognize him now.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

New Yorl. man carried a pig on
the elevated railway Presumably he
mistook the coach for = refrigerator
car.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

Among the truly thankful count also
Mr. and Mrs. cramcr Of New York.
Who have been married only nineteen
moaths. and now rejoice In the pos.
session of two pairs Of twins.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

Sarah Bernhardt has completed her
memoirs. Oddly enough. they make a
fat, bulky volume.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

VIII Farmer Blais and his two fear.
less sons succeed in lifting the hoo
doc of a half century from their new
ly acquired home? This is question
which agitates the residents Of Little
Canada and the people OF Marlboro.
Mass.
Ever since the genial Canadian
moved into the old Cyrus FELTON,
house and induced his two sons to
share the ghostly vigil with him the
eyes of the neighborhood have been
glued to the house. and the people
who know the CHASTITY history Of the
homestead have been waiting the out.
come. Meanwhile. the new owner tills
the soil. looks after his hens, smokes
his pipe in seeming enjoyment. while
over the place hangs dread super
stition and an air OF mystery that for
years kept the place tenantless. and
which even now prevents the women
OF the family Of the owner from com.
ing TO live at the farm.
Traditions Of the Old Place.
1T is well for Farmer Blais and
the two sons that they do not think,
because 1t is this thinking which has
produced mania and which has taken
away the senses OF the people who
have lived In the old FELTON, place"
So say the neighbors. The story, or
tradition. runs thus:
Over a century ago. when Marlboro
was but village and Northboro lit
.e more than settlement. the Eel
ton family built the house and out
buildings. For fifty years the house
was a resting place for travellers and
place of entertainment for the
young people. A large hall was used
for dancing. and many a Joyful party
stayed till dawn before rousing the
sleepy horses and driving back to the
village.
Il was in the nfties. while one OF
these parties was in full swing. that
bride and groom from Worcester
alighted from the stage coach and
asked for lodgings for the night. Al
midnight. while the musicians we're
resting for Money Musk" to follow
after Virginia Reel" and while the
young couples were seated or stand.
ing around the hall. that a womans
cry was heard. Then all was stIll.
1t was such . blood-curdling cry-so
filled with anguish and fright-that
the faces Of the women blanched and
they clunE tightly to the arms Of their
escorts.
The landlord and one of the young
iaen. more daring than the rest.
climbed the stairs and made for the
door OF the room where the young
couple had retired. scarcely an hour
before. The door was pushed open.
The lantern In the landlords trem.
blln. hand shed n light over the room.
sad there on the floor. near the open
window. lay the young bride with 4
ideous cash In her white throat. The
rldegroom was found In the West.
toro woods days later. = raving man.
lac.
That started the hoodoo." say the
LeiEhbors, and the tragedies which
have followed seem to Indicate a ter.
rible mental spell. = sort OF telepathic
wave. or suicide -by-suggestio process
that turks within the walls Of the
place. II IL for students Of psychol.
ogy to determine the exact causes.
but the facts are matters OF current
knowledge ms cleaned from the gossl %
OF those who live In the neighbor.
hood.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

Harvard is building the largest re-
flector telescope. She may with II dis
cover hope OF beating Yale.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

''Inexpress!bly sorry" says a New
York Herald Personal advertise.
ment What an eloquent phrase II Isl!
How often you have felt that way!
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

The Serv!an Cabinet has resigned.
King Peter had better get in the
STERN cellar.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

about living long is that 1t involves so
many sacrifices.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

The simple life" has its charm.
doubtless. bu, do It's advocates mean
to tell us that the man is happiest
who is simply alive?
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

The French duel Is conducive TO
longevity. but . fair average OF NOR.
iality is maintained over there by an
occasional automobile race.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

One OF the incest things about
French duels is that even the innocent
bystanders don't get h.t.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

Cassie Chadwick's husband Is re-
ported to be modest and retiring in
his manner. Well. with Cassie In ac-
ton he can afford to be.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

Somebody has invented an umbrella
that goes In the pocket. but no one has
yet inYented one that VIII stay where
1t is put
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

The average citizen OF the United
States eats seventy-five pounds OF
sugar In year. Average reader, are
You getting your full share!
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

II is TO be hoped that the bureau
OF corporations will not force the beef
trust men to the wall. They would
steal the wall.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

A famous beauty expert urges those
who banker for good looks not to
worry. In other words. never run foI
office.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

Rev. DIR. Zimmerman OF Baltimore
asks "wha, shall We do with our old
mem" Adopt the reciprocity plan and
care for them MS they cared for us.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

The oyster leads an exceedingly
simple life-but see what fate does to
1t.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07
THE JOURNAL

MONTE VISTA. COLORADO
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07

Little Cholera Ia Turkey.
The cholera II now almost cxtice,
In Turkish territory.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-01-07
r,aosdIes That Followed.

Tragedies That Followed.
Ten years after the mysterious Kill.
IN; OF the young bridde. n traveller. to
whom the story was told one evening
hs the patrons OF the inn sat around
tho fireplace. Was found In the morn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15

-four mill and then embarked in IL small
way in the coke business. The bust
ness grew slowly, but steadily, until in
1873. when he was twenty-fOur years
old, came the great panic of that year
Values went out OF everything. He
bought all the coal and coke properties
he could. and at panic prices, and when
the reaction came found himself we'll
started on the road to enormous wealth.
At forty he was master OF the coal
trade, and this brought him into con
nectiou with Andrew Carnegie. When
the various Carnegie interests We're
consolidated Mr. Prick became chair
man of the new company and active
head of one of the largest Industries
in the world. 1t was the big strike at
Homestead in 1892 that brought him to
public attention. \ fanatic named Berg
man shot at and stabbed him. wound
ing him badly, and the incident added
to the excitement caused rs the labor
troubles
Mr.. Frirk recently built a $500. 900
GOTTA ge' at Beverly Farms, Mass, for
country residence 1t contains Il
pipe organ which cost $4,000 He
spends large sums on works OF art
and IS said 10 have given Il great deal
Of money I'm a quiet way TO charita BILE
undertakings. Some time ago two wo-
men called at his office 20 get small
contribution for Il new free bath house
in Pittsburg. They could not obtain an
interview with him and We're going
away disappointed when Mr.. Tricks
confidential clerk came out with
slip I'm his hand. ON II was written
Give the ladies this check and tell
them Mr.. Prick cannot see them to-
day" When they saw the ameunt Of
the check they almost tainted II was
for 5000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
HOUSE FURNISHINGS,
Selecting Furniture. Cleaning Floor
and RenOVatInE Carpets.

Selecting Furniture. Cleaning Floors
and RenOVatinE Carpets.
Sunlight, ventilation and cheerful
ness are the first points to be consider
ed in thinking out the furnishings OF a
| home. and whatever interferes with
| these is always avoided by the wise
homemaker. Dust destroys the purity
| of air. therefore an overamount of
| draping and trivial bric-a-brac must be
ruled out
Heavy. cumbersome furniture and
uncomfortable chairs are also to be
rigidly ruled out. In America especial
ly nothing is permanent but change"
We move about SO much, usually for
business reasons. that it is not worth
while TO count on remaining in any
one house Consequently it is best to
purchase the lightweight, pretty furni-
ture that can easily be taken from
place to place. Such furniture of course
includes metal beds. brass and enamel
ed iron. These have the additional
recommendation of affording less OF a
harbor for vermin.
Then there are the attractive, artistic
chairs, settees and cOucheS of bamboo.
rush. prairie grass and split reed. They
are so light i'll weight that child may
move them, yet strong enough TO hold
the very fat man. They can be made
as soft and luxurious with cushions as
one desires The cushions can be taken
into the sun and beaten and thorough
ly cleansed, as stuffed and padded
chairs never can be. Perhaps almost
the only heavy articles in a house
should be the piano and dining table.
Wooden furniture is now often so bad
ly made and of such badly seasoned
wood that it IS to be avoided.
The heavy white hand embroidered
linen now used for best bedspreads
and tablecloths is a delight to the
artistic sense. Women who can en-
broider can decorate their own spreads
and tablecloths.
1t is to be hoped the present floral
patterns OF wall paper. curtains and
chair and cushion covers will long re-
main in vogue The light background,
with designs Of roses and other bios
SONS stamped over il. is a perpetual
incentive to cheerfulneSS.