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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04

In response TO private Invitations,
n number of the old civil war yete-
rams gave one OF their comrades.
William r. Richards. OF Market
street. u complete surprise on Thurs.
day night, when they stole a march
upon him In the absence of any
guards on picket duty. Entering in
a body, they were all quietly seated
In the parlor Of his wigwam. pre-.
yiously prepared by his two daugh.
tiers for their coming. When all was
In readiness, n spy was sent into a
rear room where lie was located, to
decoy him into their presence. This
being done by the use OF a little
strategy, upon entering the room he
was almost panic.strlckcn as he was
suddenly brought face TO face with
so many Of his old comrades. Ask.
ing what 1t all meant anyhow, they
informed him that they had come 10
join with him In the anniversary OF
his Glst birthday, and likewise cor.
responding to the 'Gl or the breaking
out OF the civil war dnriug the past
century. Among the presents receiv
ed In honor of the event was fine
leather trimmed rocking chair by
his comrades, as a token Of the high
esteem in WHICH he was held by
them. Comrade NJ. D. Orr made the
presentation speech, followed by +
II. Robinson. and impromptu speeches
by many others present. To these
he responded in broken accents and
suppressed emotion as he sought Il
convey to them his appreciation o
Kindness towards him. All were ther
invited TO partakc Of refreshments
in waiting for them, consisting OF Ice
cream, cake, fruits, etc. The bal
ance of the evening was spent in Civ
ing "reminiscences of the late civil
war" and their personal experience!
therein. About l0'o'clocli taps wer,
sounded. when each comradc strucl
for his own tent, feeling that the.
had II pleasant reunion and annivel
sary celebration combined, assured
also that their surprised host alst
highly appreciated their thoughtful
regard in remembering him with thci
presence, and their token Of comfor
left behind them in his honor for In
years TO come. Those present wer
George Adams, II. f. Leonard, b.
Farnncc, Sanford Jones, Newto
Merrileld, j. y. GaskIns, +. II. Robin
son, NJ, D. Orr, j. L. Dodd, p. G
Stealey, o. P. Morgan, George Il
Richardson, Rufus e. Harr, Fran
Wilson, and Henry Ruble.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04

ASs "a n 81 slt 3 < ~ z
ward waving his ctl b, into the yes5s
midst 81 Tie enemy!
a Sud denly every hing turned ablacIss
before Ills eyes HIS brain was in III
sShifl and lie felt nothing more ne
persuaded himself that It was night
and that The battle was over. After
a while he heard voices; he felt kind
hands seize him by the, shoulders and
feet. II X, .lt., Il, 4
7 ut is one Of, the new recruits who
came yesterday. Had we more like
him We should not, be prisoners now.
He fought like a demon
Yes, Y ! never saw the like Of It."
another voice replied. Il saw him
seize one Of their standards before he
was killed. II he had lived and we
had won the fight he would surely
have won commission" 4.
So this was the way they spoke O.
him, Ito Komatsu, who was sliIl
wondering whether he was a coward
or brave man. He had not run
away; he had not hidden himself in
a trench and cried like woman He
had remained on his post; had loaded
and fired and had been the first to
attack the enemy at close quarters.
But what did they say about stand
ard? He did not quite remember
and still he thought
"And now he lies there among the
Others" said the one voice, and they
left him for dead-Daltimore Herald.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04
w 1lI naI Mar, Kicked.

Russell Adams Of State street, met
with q painful accident while walking
by the hose house on Monroe
street Thursday afternoon. The
horses Of the fire department were
being exercised at the time, when
suddenly one OF them, in a playful
mood perhaps; Kicked out It's heels
inst IN time 70 catch him while pass.
Ing, and broke his arm below the ell.
bow: Doctor S. +. Boyers, Sr was
called who set and dressed 1t, since
which Il seems to be doing well. It
seems Se5 "a strange coincidence that
twoo soiir3 young men on State street
should meet with similar misfortunes
oil Tie same day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04
8HuIIr.tt sy q Fall.

George cordray, OF State street,
while delivering feed from their mill
on the West side Thursday, acct.
sdentally slipped and fell, badly in.
Turing his left leg. The ankle was
sprained which is badly swollen
since and Besides 1t is thought that
one bone Of the leg was fractured.
He is seriously disabled at present,
and the extent of his injuries is not
YET FULLY determined, but they are SUI.
fident 10 lay him on duty for some
time TOT come to say the least.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04
THE DOLLARS THATg YORK FOB

f.' ~ W 80 YOU atf2S
after you've worked hard for them
are the coins You leave with us for
awhile. You see, the four per cent
interest we pay has an astonishing
way OF adding to your bank ac-
count-a pleasing and profitable way
ut that. Don't be afraid to ask US all
sorts of questions-t's our pleasure,
as well as our business, to answer. 81
CITIZENS DOLLAR SAVINGS BANK
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04

the progress OF the fire, some get.
ting out only in their night clothes,
and losing all they left behind them.
1t was bad fire. but may have
proved even more disastrous had the
fire fiends selected some other part
OF the city in which TO institute their
work.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04
JOSEPH scHusTER,i

Contractor for Cement Sidewalks.
Cellar Floors. Yards, Retaining Walls
eand Steps. Stable Floors and CELLAR
made water tight, specially. v n
Residence-spence street. near No
pie avenue. F. & M. Phone, 5sl. Pr
0. Box, 476. Fairmont, W. Va. & ;lss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04

There will be no recess from
laughter in that great school room
scene, Elks Charity Benefit, Valentine
Day, matinee and night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04

Watch for the Elks Minstrels pa.
rade, Valentine Day, twelve o'clock
sharp. Feb. II. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04

We will name a few Of the many
things we have that viii delight the
little girls for Xmas; tricycles, ssleds.
toy sewing machines, tea sets, tea ket;
ties and waffle irons, at y. L. Hall'ss
Hardware. s5' ;ls,3 \; x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04
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wheh we eet mo me 'n'ck OF IT, me
iirst battle always makes me ieel
nervous; allerward one docs not
mind at all.
Are yon never afraid during the
hEhtins!' asked Komatsti after a mo-
mentS silence.
Alratd-atraid OF what?
"ol, OF the bullets and shells an
wounds and dead"
On. nonsense; you must not thint,
OF those things
But little Ito Komatsu did think OF
those things. How men could laugh,
and sing on the eve of n great battle
he could not understand.
1t was night, Japanese army
was resting. Rolled in n blanket Ito
Komatsu tried to sleep but could MI
find any rest. AT midnight he 20,
up and took walk. Joining n COM
radc who had toothache.
What are you trotting around hero
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04

Fancy high-grade furniture. Semi,
annual Red Tag Sale now going on
Fairmont Furniture Company. IS; {
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04

! have some good bargains on Far
mont avenue. Call and see me. 81
H. Lanham. j
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04

I have some good lots in two squaress
of Courthouse for sale at ss75.Oo.s HI
II. Lanham. Y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04

Go and see Howard before having
the children's pictures taken. !
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04

Why not let the Marion Claim
Agency collect that claim for you! ! &
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04
WARD.
I.IRy our ReguIar CORRESPONDENT.
XIX AAn.AAAAlN ~4AAAlA.AA
miss May Kelley, Of Diamond

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Miss May Kelley, Of Diamond
street. IS sick Of typhoid fever and
her symptoms at present cause anx,
3iety q a
III stealey, Of Merchant street,
employed in the postotlice, is serious.
" in at his home with a case of Ia
grippe
yeTnena; The young daughter Of
Rev j. b "; Bush corner Of Columbia
and Market streets. who has been
sick for nine weeks Of typhoid fever,
~ lot last convalescent, for which the
family and their friends all feel truly.
sat fsif. I.
) G llliams has cut and filled
With Ice, the old foundry on Water
street. which :he3will hold in reserve
Ion summer use. ]. U. Wise, the
butcher, following his example, is
also now cutting and filling his ice
( house They both selected an oppor-
tune time To lay in their summer sup.
since Che ice, although covered
With frozen snow. is about 10 inches
mick and also very clear.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04

i. III stealey, Of Merchant street,
employed in the postoflice, is serious.
" III AT his home with a case of Ia
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-04

The first shot rang out. The great
battle began on the left wing and for
an hour and half the division 20
which komatsu belonged had nothing
to do but 10 remain passive onlook-
ers. The roar OF the artillery and the
rafting fire OF thousands of rifles
made Komatsu feel as II the world
was coming to an end
Keep quiet! Keep cool there. you
recruit. What the devil is the mat.
ter with you?"
1t was the voice Of the sergeant.
who gave Komatsu slap on the
back The recruit had waved his cap
in the air and shouted "Banzia!. but
1t was like dream to him. He saw
his comrades smile and laugh, though
he could only dimly9 distinguish their
Evening journal., 1905-12-20
lest Was sncoessfnl.

cute Cigar Packages for Xmas.
Dolan & CO.
Evening journal., 1905-12-20
MERCANTILE
PRINTING CO,
OH Market Street.
The EnaIish Vocabulary.

In connection with the revised version
Of the Bible. 1t is interesting to note how
few changes We're necessary on the score
Of the words used in the authorized ver-
sion having become obsolete. says Mac
miliian's Magazine. If it had dated from
l4ll instead OF 1911, scarcely any Of us
could have understood the English used.
and alterations would have been numer-
ous-how numerous may be gauged by
anybody who tries 10 translate a few
hundred lines of Chaucer into modern
phraseology
Ordinary weil-educated people use from
5000 to 1000 words in conversation Ac-
curate thinkers and reasoners. who avoid
vague and general expressions and wait
IN they find a word that exactly fits their
meaning, employ Of course. a larger
stock; eloquent speakers may even rise 10
command Of 1900. Shakespeare. who
had greater wealth Of expression than
any other writer produced all his plays
With abou, 1909 words; Milton's works
are built up with 5000. and the Old resta-
ment contains 56i2.
our language, therefore, is not after all
so formidable as It seems when we hear
of dictionary Of 10000 words. skeats
chronological Dictionary. which is limit-.
ed to primary words tthat is 10 say It
would explain luck, but not lucky or un-
lucky or luckless). deals with no more
than 1900. and among them are some
really antiquated ones which were used
some centuries ago. but are now to be
found in the dictionary only.
Evening journal., 1905-12-20

lhave heard how IN trying to provide
! for their families In the days of dis
tress and against advers.ty, the presi-
dents and officers Of insurance com
panies-trustees in ri most real and
serious sense OF the peoples hard
earned moneys-have ctrmpily used
&c for compaign purposes and for their
own personal gain and advantages.
The people have heard and under
stood how corporate business opera
tions have oyercapitaliZcd--watcrad
lstocks-for tho personal benefit Of
those "on the inside" TO the dctriment
and great wrong of the small, honest
investors.
The people have heard how valuable
privileges and franchises in which they
as the real owners had n vital interest
have been granted by their unfaithful
Representatives to favoritcs without a
ldue and proper equivalent, for corrupt
considerations.
The people have heard OF these and
kindred corrupt practices and they
lhave understood and as they acted at
! the last clectiosn so they will continue
Ito act until the servants of the people
shall have respect for their Fights and
property.
Farmers Against Bribery.
desire to congratulate you upon
finding in your declarations Of prnci-
lpes and purposes that It. is made the
lduty of a Tatron of husbandry ITO do
/ all he can go to put down bribery.
corruption and trickery." May ] say to
you that the condition Of graft and
corruption which has overtallen our
/ american life Is the direct result of
land the product Of bribery mt elections.
lIt matters not whether campaign
funds for corrupt purposes are pro-
lvided by insurance companies or from
where or by whom. effect poisonous
land deadly 60 the civic life aud morals
of any people. And SO long as cam
paign funds by whomsoevcr given
shall control elections, we will as an
Inevitable result and consequence have
corruption I'm the administration of
lpublc affairs, public utilities. and m
1.-The conduct of corporate operations.
When the gavel fell. ON Juno 4th,
1897, from the hands of the President
upon the ciose OF the late constitutions
lal convention-the good people of this
state without respect to party,
strongly hoped, at least that bribery
was at an end IN this dear old com.
lmonwealth. But we al know, If the
public press may be relied upon. and
it may. (for whatever may be IT'S short
comings and defects. ! am not sure
that It is not the great 5ulwarI Ct
safety TO our cherished American in.
sttutons) that bribery at elections
has since the PRONUNCIATION OF the new
constitution prevailed among MS as
never before We may, ! fear, not look
to the old parties to crust out this
lgreat evil, and ! cannot forget this op
lportuniiv. whatever may be the conse
lent body of freemen, in love with yOur
ient body of reemen, in love with your
Estate and her traditions, that you
. caunot render n higher service to the
people of this state, TO yourselves and
Ito your families, than TO assay the
membership OF your organization
p against an evil that is sapping the
I, very vitas OF free government
I'm your organized entity you repre-
sent an element in the statn not ds
J pending upon the emolumcnss OF ollce
Evening journal., 1905-12-20

for livelihood, but rely upon the good
by fruits of Your lahors. Your mem
hership is both representative and
independent ami if impressed with the
seriousness of the evil which confronts
us. you could form a determined, re-
lentloss nucleus around which right
thinking, patriotic citizens might and
would gather 10 do battle for liberty
of action at the ballot box
I'm battering down the walls of cor
ruption wherever they exist, our be-
loved. free institutions, may not" in
the language of the immortal Lincoln,
."perish from the earth"
I think you for your Kind attention
and Indulgence, and again assure you
of a most hearty welcome from our
'peop,e,
w. IT, Boyce.
Evening journal., 1905-12-20

candies. manufacturing plant located
CorF force working day
be
Christmas Our line embraces
delicious Bon sons and
Chocolates at $500 the box.
Evening journal., 1905-12-20
"At Home"

The late Principal pirie, of Aborl en-
University. related the following expert
ence, says London Tit-Bits:
just after lat home cards became
fashionable, one Of the driest specimens
of the old professional regime was sur
prised to receive missive which read as
follows: principal ana Mrs. Pirie present
their compliments to Professor T., and
trust that he is wei. Principal and MIS-.
Pirie viii be at home on Thu,sday even
ing at o'clock"
This was something that evidently re-
quired an answer, but the recipient Cf it
Nas quite equal to The occasion. lie
wrote: professor T-returns the com
pl.meats of Principal and Mrs. Pirie. and
informs them that he is well, Professor
T. IS glad to hear that Principal and
Mrs. piiio viii be at home on Thursday
evening at S o'clock. Professor T. Will
also be at home"
Extra large gold fish at Cartmelrs
Evening journal., 1905-12-20
Missionary Rally.

on the afternoon of Sunday. January
a. there will be Children's Missionary
Rally i'm Trinity Episcopal Church TO the
Sunday School children and members of
Junior AuNilaries in the city are invited.
Miss Nicely OF Portsmouth Va, a mis-
sionary worker in Japan will make an ad-
dress.
Evening journal., 1905-12-20
Call Not Issued.

Dover. Dec. $3.50 far as Is generally
known. Chairman Joseph l.. Cahall of
the Sussex County Union Republican
Committee has not yet called a SPECIAL
meeting of the committee to settle the
organization fight now going ON IN That
county. j. Edward Adddicks, on his recent
visit TO Sussex. was informed that MIR.
Cahall had decided to Withdraw as chair
man on account of business incompat-
ability, mad that the Addicks stalwaits
had decided TO support DIR. Caleb r. Lay
ton for chairman and let the choice of
Layton be unanimous
The meeting. however. has not been
called as yet and now the report comes
from the Sussex county seat that the
Layton men have twelve committeeman
(only ten are necessary ready to sign a
demand for a meeting TO be held on OF
about December 90
Evening journal., 1905-12-20
oURNAL AND THE DAILY REPUBLICAN, DECEMBER 20 1905
CANAL LOCKS IN CHINA
Crude Appliances on the Oldest Canal
in the World.


Some of the primitive methods in uso
ia China arc entcftainngly described ia
ana article "The Grand Canal Of China.
in thc December Technical World Maga-
Zine.
The contrivance Of locks along the
canal are very simpe-stout boards, with
ropes at each end of them. being let down
edgewise over each other through grooves
ia The stone piers Boats are dragged
through and up the sluices Dy means Of
ropes communicating with large wind
lasses worked ON the bank, which hal
them safely but very slowly Artificial
basins were followed out in the banks
of the canal at these lucks. where boats
might anchor securely. The slaices
wllcl, keep the necessary lovel, are Of
very rude construction. Soldiers and
worlSmen are constantly in attendance at
these sluicos, ana the danger 10 boats IS
diminished 10y coils at rope hung down
at the side 10 break the force OF possible
blows
Evening journal., 1905-12-20

The test of the new water main in
Eighteenth street between Market
street and the Boulevard yesterday af-
ternoon proved successful The Phoc-
nix engine was used 10 test the strength
Of the main.
Evening journal., 1905-12-20
JAS. T. MuLLIN & SONS
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The BOYs..-The BOYS

Hats. Refers, Overcoats.
Suits Gloves. shoes and
Leggins Watches given with
short pants sizes until
Christmas every So and $40
worth. See them i'm front
case. Everything in Fur
nishings for Men and Boys.
A big line OF House Coats,
Bath Robes, Raincoats. Full
Dress Suits. Tuxedo Suits,
Dress ana Fancy Suits.
Opera Hats. Gloves, Slip
pers, Sweaters. Gum Boots
and all wear things.
Open Tonight until 9.
.AS. T. MULLlN & SONS
9th and Market.
Evening journal., 1905-12-20

Sunday School Entertainment.
The Sunday School entertainment at
ST. Andrews Church viii be held ON
Thursday evening. December IS. A fea-
Evening journal., 1905-12-20
JOHN GOVATOs, CONEEc10NER
4O3 Market Street.
Manufacturing Esabshant

turo of the evening Will be Professor
Ramstein. of Philadelphia, a magician.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-29
SIX HURT IN EXPLOSIONS.
Dynamite Squads appointment
FoUosCed by TzCo accidents.

Within forty-eight hours of the appointment of
a dynamite squad by Fire Commissioner Hayes to
prevent just such disasters, four persons were in
jured yesterday morning by heavy explosion or
blasting powder in excavation in East 101st
ST. between Lexington and Sd aves. Windows III
the tenement house across the street were also
broken, and persons inside hit by pieces of
flying stone. Those injured were Ernest Herman.
of No. 1913 East 101st-s: Mrs. Della Hyland, of NO
194 East 101st-st; Emma Grbben. of No. $50 East
101st-s and Eddie johnson. of No. 1SS East 10lst-
st. Emma GribDen and Eddie Johnson are chill
dren. They were playing on the street when the
explosion occurred. They were struck by heavy
pieces of rock and glass blown out of the tene-
ment houses.
r. La Mura, the contractor drove away from
the scene a moment before the blast set off.
and could be found by the police. Considerable
blasting has been done at this point for several
weeks for the foundation of tenement house. and
what the police call extra charge set off
yesterday morning. No the street. far
could be learned, received sufficient warming.
Captain Brennan, of the East 104th-st. station,
began at once TO make personal investigation.
He learned that a month ago there fatal
accident the place, which the police had
investigated. Little Emma Gribhen proved her
self a heroine. While the small stones pieces
of flying glass pelted down her she threw a
thin shawl over q baby she was wheeling in
riage.
Later in the day two rockmen. Patrick Golden
and Michael Phillips: were severely injured in
similar explosion at No. AL East 63d-st.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-29
M4DOO MEETS DEFEAT.
Police Captains Must Be Chosen
from CiUI iSer1ice List.

After conference that lasted two hours yes
terday, and at which Mayor Mcclellan acted as
umpire and final referee, Commissioner Nc
Adoo confessed defeat at the hands of the Munic-
ipal Civil Service Commission. Commissioners
Baker and Tally afterward declined to discuss
their victory.
The subject at issue, which both sides agreed
to argue out with the Mayor as referee, was the
Civil Service list for police captains. The list
is about four years old and contains twenty
two names. Commissioner McAdoo objected to
the list and set about promoting sergeants to
be acting captains, ignoring the list held by
the Civil Service Commission The Civil Ser
vice Commission warned him that the payrolls
with the names of the acting captains would be
held up Then the Police Commissioner agreed
to the conference. When Mr.. McAdoo left the
Mayors office he admitted his position unten-
able.
THE Civil Service Commission" he said, will
order physical examination of the the
eligible list and will then recertify the list to
me, if any names remain on it. From that list
l shall have to fill the existing vacancies