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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12
WAS A SNAP
BANK PRESIDENT DREW FAT
SALARY FOR lNTRoDUc-
ING PEOPLE.
(By Publishers Press.)

BUFFALO, n. Y, Jan. 12.-By the
testimony of Cashier Werner. of the
closed German bank, in the John
Doe proceedings instituted by the
State of New York in the police
court late yesterday, it was shown
that by paying $3S2.00O. President
Emory got control of $6.oo0.000 of de-
posts and thus enabled Arthur E.
Appleyard, the Boston promoter, to
borrow $644,000.
President Emory drew $4,000 a
year in salary. and Eugene George
500 a week for introducing people"
according to Cashier Werner. Cash
Ter Werner said he knew nothing of
three loans amounting to $4,000.
made in the spring to the Appleyard
interests, until September 1, and Di-
rector Diehl knew nothing whatever
of these or any other Appleyard loans
until the bank closed its door, though
he was a member of the discount
committee.
The information against Mr.. Apple
yard is that he was implicated in q
conspiracy to defraud the German
bank. The one known accused and
two unknowns are charged with con
spiracy to cheat the bank out of $644,-
0o0 the total of the Appleyard loans,
and in pursuance of this conspiracy
that sum was loaned, some of it
without security and the rest on al
legged securities that were of no value
the banking laws being fagrantly vi
olated in the process. The hearing
will be resumed at 2:so o'clock this
afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12
YouNe MEN ANlp e lsAaly.


ii this age when only young men
are ia deInard and the old man has
scarcely a chance IN any business. Of
fee or place Of responsibility. it is
curious that our navy alone should
fail to take advantage of its youth
and energy We have thorough
school at Annapolis, but the midship-
men so carefully trained there at a
vast expense of the country will be
between rs and 90 years of age be-
fore they reach the grade of Iieuten-
ant This is one of the opportunities
for the proposed reforms in the navy.
But it is by no means the only one,
for along the line of promotion we
find condition ever more serious.
In the navy men are promoted re-
CARELESS of what they have done or
have failed to do on board ship. No
attempt is made to rid the service of
incompetent officers. Men are select
ed for positions on shore but they go
to sea simply as matter of routine
when their turn comes around. In
consequence of this the navy afioat
has become mere appendage to the
navy ashore. The effect of this in
war can be imagined in any case,
but with the example of the Japan
csc successes SO fresh in mind. 1t be-
comes even more positive that the
thing needed in the navy is an eff
cient personnel. Money can buy
ships and equipment but something
more than money is needed to secure
capable executive officers and thor
oughly disciplined men.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12
QUEER KIND OF a CONCERN.
1t Was Capitalized at $50, ooo, ooo-
Receivers Bond, $500.

CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-Judge Kava-
nagh has appointed Edward Bemmer
receiver for the Whitney Electrical
Company, which is capitalized for
$56,ooo,00o. to promote the alleged
inventions of Albert Gailatin Whit.
ney. His bond was fixed at $500.
The petitioners are Owen j. McNulty,
Emil j. Vose and John Christ, who al
lege the assets principally consist
of mythical plans and absurd inven.
TONS
One of the inventions it was al
legged consists in "eiecting or shoot
ing above and beyond the .atmos-
phere of the planet commonly known
as the earth four brass balls. which
are supposed to gently and peaceably
remain in the said atmosphere after
once having been shot or thrown up
there
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12
SOCIETY
ENJoYARLE STAG DINNER.
Mr.. Walton Milter's Birthday ceIe-
brated In Happy Manner.


One OF the most enjoyable stag din
ners ever given in the city was dis
cussed last evening at the home of
Mr.. Walton Miller in honor of his
birthday. Covers were laid for twelve
people and an elaborate dinner of
twelve courses served. Impromptu
speeches, music and choice anecdotes
made pleasing Interruptions at fire.
quent intervals during the evening.
Mr.. Miller was presented at an au-
spicious hour with a beautiful me-
mento of his friends regard. punch
bowl, silver ladle and twelve glasses.
being selected by his guests as wor-
thy of the high esteem in which he is
held. A souvenir provocative of
much amusement was given each
gentleman present and will be treas
ured by them in memory of the hap
Ply occasion. American Beauty roses
were used lavishly and by their love
1y arrangement and fragrance still
further enhanced the pleasure of each
guest.
Those who enjoyed the evening
with Mr.. Miller were Messrs. S. l..
Watson. u. F. Robertson, l.. G. Race,
George Miller. E. F. Robinson, NJ. D..
Christie. George Fleming, John A,
Clark, o. S. Mckinney. NJ. L. Hutchin-
son, and John l.. Wagner
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

Marion county was somewhat en-
barrassed over the organization OF
the Legislature. Two of its three
delegates were frequently mentioned
for Speaker but they very constd-
erately waived all overtures in favor
of Harry Shaw whose priority as a
candidate for clerk they respected.
1t was conceded from the start by the
wise ones that Mr.. Shaw would be an
easy winner, and it proved true.
We congratulate him upon his cleo
ton as it is high honor and one
which we know he appreciates.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

We owe an apology to our neighbor
the Times. We mentioned yesterday
that the Board of Trade and its sec
rotary, Mr.. Sam R. Nuzum. were en-
titled TO great credit for their work in
connection with that freight division
terminal matter and the lay-over here,
but when we read the local paper last
night we saw our mistake. The Times
is the agency which brought it all
TO pass. The Board of Trade thought
it was doing something for the town
but when the announcement was
made. it was learned that the local
daily had done it ALL
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

The Charleston Mail, of yesterday.
had the following to say of our own
Charlie Swisher:
Senator Swisher, likewise the Sec
rotary of state-elect. is one of the
busy men in the crowds. Everybody
seems TO have business with him, and,
if they don't have any business. they
want to see him anyhow; for Charlie
Swisher has grasp of the hand, a
smile. and knack of saying some
thing that pleases and makes man
feel better for having met him"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

The organization of the Legisla-
ture was all that could be desired by
the friends of the administration. 1t
shows that the session will be har-
monious one, there being sufficient
working majority to put any admins
tration measure through. There will
be no backward steps taken but ev-
erything will move forward in way
that will show the people that they
were right in electing Republicans
TO run the State government.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

HUI Maxwell, of the Morgantown
Chronicle. is the man with the saw
log for whom the Parkersburg State
Journal has been looking and If he
can locate them brains what the
Journal was talking Of" he may beat
some knowledge of the workings of
the West Virginia University into
them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12
Parker's Hard Luck.

Alton B. Parker lost the first case
he tried after beginning the practice
of law in New York. When a man
once begins to lose it seems as if
the cards simply will not come right
again-Chicago Record-HeraId.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

fellow saw the new moon over
his right shoulder in clear sky the
other evening and started down his
back steps musing over the good
luck IN store for him when sudden
" his feet slipped from under him
and he saw several considerations OF
stars not found on any of the astroni-
cal charts.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

II you have an investment in the
city and can tide over until next
summer, hold on to it. When things
begin to move forward at the old
time speed here you will see the
wisdom of the above suggestion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12
The west yirginian is for sale

The West yirginfan is for sale at
the Following places:
a. G. Martins book store, Main St.
Clyde Hollis cigar store, Main st.
Larney Lloyd's cigar store, Main st.
Mercer's confectionery, opposite
Watson Hotel.
Yost Billiard Parlors. Fairmor:t
avenue.
A. Merriie1d's store. Locust avenue
Fred Harris confectionery. Water
street
J W. orr's news stand, Monongah
Claude Higginbotham. Company
Store, Watson.
Emmett Ices news stand, Manning
ton.
Abbey Burke. agent. Rivesville.
Miss sallie E. Martin, postoHce,
F'airview.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

The President is enthusiastic about
iit jitsu. which is said to be the sci
ence Of overcoming physical strength
by skin in finding the essential
nerves that control the muscles.
There is no doubt that the President
found the essential nerve of the voter
last November.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12
Little Bertha Mceinnfs Dead.

Bertha, infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd McGinnts, died in Watson
last night and the body will. be ship
ped by Undertaken Cunningham to
Cove Rur. Barbour county, today.
TIE interment will be made at that
place tomorrow.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

# We were Superintendent Darnall,
of The Reform School at Pruntytown,
we would get out an injunction
against the medical company that
runs that Report of the Reform
School showing what kind of pills
the boys took while Major GIuck was
superintendent
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

January 9Th was commencement
day for the Electoral College. 1t
turned out two graduates this year,
Theodore Roosevelt and Charles w.
Fairbanks Both are promising
young men, and the latter may be
President some day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

The West yirginian is delivered by
carrier to all parts Of the city and
the nearby towns. If a single copy
is missed, notify us at once so that
an Investigation may be made.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

The fellows who were not wise
enough 10 get in the Dawson band
wagon down at Charleston will have
to wait for a freshet and then use
a boat IL they want to take a ride.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

The world accepts fellow at his
own estimate until he has a chance
TO show his hand. If he succeeds,
people applaud; if he fails. he has a
hard time TO redeem himself.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12
comrades Must Paw up.

At regular session of the post held
on Saturday, January {. 1905, it was
ordered that all comrades who are in
arrears two years or more, by paying
one dollar for post dues for 1904 the
balance will be Cancelled.
]. ENGLE. Quartermaster.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

Port Arthur fell just in time to get
out Of the way before the meeting of
the West Virginia Legislature.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

Keep your eye on the indicator.
Fairmont has some surprises in store
between now and the opening of
spring.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

We are disconsolate The Parkers-
burg State Journal had no editorials
for us to read to-day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

General stoesseI was said to be
ambitious to die in the last ditch,
but the willy Japs captured the
blamed thing before stoessel got to it.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

There is difference between
being economical and stingy. The
practice of economy shows wisdom,
but stinginess engenders contempt.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

II Mr.. Dillon makes good on the
plans he has undertaken the people
viii rise up and call him blessed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

To read an exchange which has no
editorial page furnishes about as
much enjoyment as hearing Yankee
Doodle sung with Doodle left out.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

# this rain reaches Charleston the
Legislators may have to climb tree
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

Time passes by with astonishing
rapidly especially If you have notes
in the bank which have to be renew
ed every few months
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

Who struck iii atteTson has been
relegated 70 tie shidesgy back round
BY the more timely interrog atory,
who offered TO bail out Nan Patter.
son Senators Secretary Swisher says
1t wasn't him. Charleston Mail.
Governor Jeff Davis. of Arkansas,
wore Confederate uniform at the in,
auguration exercises yesterday. It
isn't much wonder that the Solid
South has to flock alone in politi-
cal desert
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

Senator Jacob Snyder, of Wheeling,
is philosopher Charleston dis
patch says: The action of Jacob
Snyder in voting for Northcott at
Tuesday nights caucus is causing
considerable talk in Wheeling. He
had promised Marshall, it is claimed,
and even placed his colleague in nom
nation, but voted against him though
his name was the first called and he
cast the initial ballot.
Snyder makes no secret of his
chanse,of front, saying: I knew which
way the cat was going to jump, got
into the bandwagon and now Pm an
administration man.
Here is a pointer for the Wheeling
Telegraph.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

Leased wire telegraphic service by
Publishers Press Association. Special
correspondents at Charleston. Park
srsburg and other cities in the State
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

Talk with Junkins & Michael.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12
ResuIts cf ne war.

The war IN the Orient mas nov
been in progress year lacking one
month It began February 81 1904.
since then four Big sea battles anl
five big land battles, besides the In
yestment and fail of Port Arthur
have been fought, in every one Of
which the Russians have been signal.
~ defeated. In the fights from the
Yalu to the shahke river the Japan
csc generals showed their superior
strategy and generalship In the
fight from Nanshan Hill TO 203-Afeter
Hill the japanese soldiers establish
ed their superior courage and powers
of endurance. The fact has been
clearly established that neither as
commanders, as soldiers nor as sea
men are the Russians match for
their opponents. The japanese have
always been on the offensive, and ex.
cept in on instance their attacks have
always been upon intrenched and
fortified positions.
on accounts of this fact the Japan
on account OF this fact the Japan
Ter than those of the Russians. But
they were not. Judging from the
meager information available. the
Japs have lost in dead and wounded
100000 men. The Russian loss
amounts to $4,000 dead and wound
ed and about $4,000 prisoners taken
at Port Arthur. 1t is said that the
Siberian Railroad can transport only
1000 troops a day. so it will take 267
days for Russia to make good her loss
of men, while Japan can supply her
deficit within two weeks after the
new troops are mustered in. The pre-
ponderance of property loss is also
greatly against the Russians. Yes
sells of war valued at over 100000,
900 have been annihilated and large
part of the development and fortif-
cation work which cost in the neigh
borhood of $4o0oo0.o0o has been de,
stroyed or is now in the possession
of the enemy--Kansas City Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12
For Sale.

Six and half acres of land one
mile from MinersvilIe. good Groom
house, stable and other outbuiIdings,
plenty of good fruit, water piped into
house sixteen and a half acres ad
joining also for sale if desired. Apply
to Us. WALKER
East Park.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12

Quick collections, prompt settle
nents Marion Claim Agency.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-12
VETERINARIAN sUKeEo.
DR.. JAMES s. MACH,

DH' 'EN"ES' Z. FiF5EEs
Veterinarian Surgeon and Dentist
Once at Chilson & Claytor's Liverg
Stable. Bell Phone 164 r.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-06

the accounts OF the trust company. The
records of the society showed that the
account involving the 100000 check was
closed to profit and loss and the So
ciety's books on Dec. 81, 1904, and II was
learned that the trust company credit
ed on the 20. V, Turner loan" most of
the money realized from the check. AS
this transaction and other transactions
between the Equitable and the trust
companies do not appear on the soci-
ety's books the report states that the
collaterals for such loans are not In
cluded In the report as an asset, nor
are the society's guarantees in such
transactions charged against It as
liability
or the societys records the report
has this to say.
In the investigation of other mat
ters where II became necessary Ia es-
tablish the title OF certain securities OF
which the society was at least the Gus
todian the incomplete and desultory
nature Of the voucher records or au-
thorizatlons IN writing from the book
entries connected with these transact
tons were ordered to be made were
50 battling as TO render II practically
impossible TO ascertain the status of
these securities as to ownership until
recourse was had to sources indepen-
dent of the books or records OF the So
clety."
Computing the assets Of the society
after making deductions noted the re-
port states that the admitted assets are
N06013 Q6S, and the total liabilities are
estimated at the same amount. In
arriving at the total Of the liabilities
the total reserve which includes the
present value Of All outstanding pol
icies and annuities, is estimated at
1886, $50 1923, and the reserve for as
signed surplus funds IL placed at &c.,
0OS, G2iGS.
4 table Of interest rates shows that
the society realized the following rates
on its assets I'm 1904 On bonds and
mortgages, i2S per cent; on stocks and
bonds, 431, rent real on mean real
estate, 221; interest rate on mean net
assets 1888.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-06
Deputy Supt Of Insurance for New
York Finds Rather Queer
State OF Affairs
VOUCHER RECORDS INCOMPLETE
So Battling as to Render it Practically
Impossible to Asc.rtain Status of
Certain Securities

Albany ~ Y, Nov 5--Francis Hem
bricks, state superintendent Of msur-
ance, today made public supplement-
airy report by Il. II. Hunter, deputy
superintendent Of insurance, and chief
Examiner Isaac Vanderpoel on the
condition of the Equitable Life Assur-
ancc society of the United States at
the close Of business on June 30, 1906
The report first discusses the real state
of the society and places the value Of
its office buildings IN various cities at
}25,aj6366, or tL99S63i less than the
sum al which they are carried on the
books Of the society 1t is explained
by the report that his reduction is made
on the basis Of the earnings Of the
buildings which yield per cent on
S26.3 $50
To the book value Of real estate the
company has acquired under foreclo-
sure the report adds S23, 1S9. making the
total estimated value Of such real es-
tate Sl.G4 $780, OF the loans on bonds
and mOrtg. 5as the report says they
represent $S5,72L222 and have AN aver
age earning capacity OF more than AZ
per cent and at no period Of the So
cietys existence has this class of in
Ycs.nont been in a more satisfactory
condition"
The loans made by the company on
the security of policies assigned "a
collateral amount to S2j, 500, 9S0,5O, ac-
Cording to the report, and the bonds
and stocks owned by the society have
a par value of Sl95 90O,557, as against
a book value Of s2l9 49, 4OS and cur
rent market value on June l0,lSO5, Of
S232, 565 500.
cash on deposit at the close Of bust
ness June &c. 1905 aggregated S29S19,-
$50 OF this amount SS.S22320 was on
deposit with the Equitable Trust COM
pauy of New York, $685. 9l was de.
posted with the Mercantile Trust COM
pany and S543l, 9l9 with the National
Bank Of Commerce in New York
Discussing the debit balances Of
agents, which are assigned TO trust
companies and aggregate $5,Sl3,lS5, the
report states that they are not consld-
cred as admitted assets and are de-
Quoted from the cash on deposit, bring
ing the amount down to S94 066.86
The report discussed at length a pay
ment of $500 600 IN the form Of a check
drawn by the society TO the Mercantile
Trust company and dated Feb T. 1904
As the books Of the society did not
show the consideration for this check
the report says it was necessary for
the examiners to consult with the SUI
perintendent Of banks and looks into
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-06
SMOOT CASE TO Be DISPOSED
OF AT COMING SESSION

Washington, Nov j.-Senator Bur-
rows of Michigan, chairman Of the COM
miuee ON privileges and elections who
has arrived IN Washington for the
coming session Of Congress, said too.
night shat ht expected to have the
case of Senator Reed Smoot Of Utah
disposed OF before the term ends, Sena-
tor Shoots seat Is being contested on
the ground that he is member of the
"d1ymou' hierarchy. q great mass
Of testimony was taken at the last ses-
son ot Congrcss. aud 70 was generally
Understood that each side had complot-
ed its cuaa Senator Borrows said thlt
II a. As decided To- present further tes-
timo0r thu committee is willing TO hear
IL D.. stated that the committee viii
cansid D. Che case Immediately after the
reorganization of the senate committees
lcIlnnl to the meeting Of a new COM
ElCsa and the filling Of a vacancy
caused by the retirement OF Senator
Mccomas of Maryland.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-11-06


the American embassy SAYING that
since Tuosdlv the bloody atfompts
upon the Jews have continued ana tllt
he estimates Oh number Killed Iu thou-
sands Artillery he says, has been enc
ployed 30 suppress the riotng, and the
Jews have fired from windows upon
a. Ig'' -, ~, ~" u' u.I'''.s a.,
iiv ' ,',,y !, ltu51 '"' AIn'Il''" interests
''I U"''t'e'e'
Fatal encounters between the sol
diers ana the populdce ana uuu-jew.sh
eNcesSes are reported from many places
n me provinces Yesterday and today
az hrcmenchug, 20 persons were Killed
ana 80 injured. AT kutai8 military
uAln, was wrecked ana nine soldiers
klItd. After the collision the reyom-
uondiles opened a rifle fire ON the train
ana the troops replied In kind, There
were several Killed or Injured on both
sldes
At BerdichcT several persons were
killed or injured and at Mmsk serl-
GUS riQting arose through the troops'
preventing a meeting of citizens The
troops fired vOlleys into the crowds
and there was Intermittent firing for