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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-11
SOCIETY
Miss Brahms Card Party.

One of the most enjoyable events or
the season was the card party given by
Miss Lenore Brahm yesterday after,
noon, at her home on Walnut avenue.
Five tables were occupied at Six Hand
Euchre, and the games throughout
were unusually interesting. Pink and
white were the prevailing colors, beau
ttful carnations in these colors being
used for decoration, the color scheme
being carried out in thes favors. and
dainty refreshments that vera served
at the conclusion of the eighth game.
surprise was given the guests In
the presentation of the prizes. Mrs.
Herman Hesse, who won the highest
number of games, receiving a single
csrnation. while Miss Ruth Annette
was effeetually consoledl with a hand
some bunch of the same flowers, both
prizes having dainty card attached on
which appeared an appropriate verse,
explaining why this should be SO. This
novel arrangement created quite an
interest among the guests, who We're
each presented with dainty dutch
Bon Bon box filed with minis In the
popular colors.
Miss Brahm was assisted by her sis
ter, Mrs. Walter Poydston. Mrs. S. A.
Dean and Misses Besse Mason AMI
Hannah Johns.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

To John O'Hare, plaintiff, and L. c
F. Hamilton, defendants:
In the Circuit Court of Marion coun
ty, West Virginia, in chancery.
You and each of you will take no
tice that in pursuance of decree OF
the said court entered on the 18th
day of October, 1905, in the chancery
cause therein pending, wherein you
are the parties complainant and de
PENDANT, have fixed upon Monday
the 4th day of December, 1905. at my
Office in the City of Fairmont, Marion
county, West Virginia, as the time
and place for beginning the discharge
of my duties under said decree, an alb
stract Of which is as follows:
Upon consideration whereof it is
adjudged, ordered and decreed that
this cause be and the same is here
by referred to A. L. Lehman, one OF
the commissioners in chancery in
this court. to take, state and report
an account, showing
81. All the real estate owned by
the judgment debtors, L. c. Barr
and Mrs. l.. c. Barr, where situate
its description. and the quantity ani
quality thereof.
"2. The liens upon said real es
tate, by whom held, their respective
amounts and priorities.
..3. Whether said real estate will
in five years rent for sufficient sum
to pay off and discharge said liens
and the costs of this suit.
"a. All such other matter as any
party in interest may require, the
same being pertinent, or such other
matters as said commissioner himself
may deem pertinent, whether SO re
CURED or not"
At which time and place you are
required to be present. - - n
Given under my hand this 4th day
of November, 1905.
A. L. LEHMAN. Commissioner.
w. NJ. HESS,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
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"A NEW Firm
Has Embarked Upon the Business Sea
In This City.

The firm of RUSSELL & Caswell,%' has
opened an office On sReafodrth floor of
the Trust Compapy's, building, where
it is prepared to DO geifefa.stenograph.
ical work. p n;.sS 5.s...y.sss
Miss Annie A. Russell and Miss Mar
saret C. Caswell are the members OF
this new firm. Both are well known to
the people Of Fairmont as competent
and obliging workers. They are. al
ready, well established in their new
enterprise and their patrons are
pleased with the slsillful manner in
which their work is executed.
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suNDEReaouND WIRE.
Telephone Companies viii Place
$4,000 Miles at Cost Of
IS s2,5oo,ooo.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 1.-THE
Bell Telephone Company Of this city,
land the American Telephone com,
;pany. Of New York, are placing 75,.
1000 miles of wire underground be.
tween Wilmington and New York. The
cost is estimated at s2,5oo,Ooe and
more than fifteen hundred men sare
tat work.
It is reported to have $4,000 miles
of wire in operation before the end
of the year, although this depends
weather.
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Gain Of 10 Millions.

CHARLESTON, Nov. 1.-THE re
assessment of Harrison county was
reported to Tax Commissioner Dill,
lon Thursday and the increase over
the old assessment Is one of the larg
est that has been reported. Nc
Dowell and Ohio counties held the
list of gains over the other reassess
ments SO far reported. both counties
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An Enjoyable Evening.

Mrs. o. ]. Fleming delightfully."- en-
rertained few friends last evening
at her home on jefferson street. An
old time school was a feature of the
evenings entertainment and the even
ing was one fully enjoyed by the
guests. An elaborate luncheon was
served by the hostess assisted by her
daughter, Miss Ethel Fleming.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-11
COMMISSIONERS salE


Pursuant to decree rendered by Che
Circuit Court of Marion county. wesi
Virginia. on the 18th day of October.
1905, in the chancery cause thereto
pending, in which Anthony W. Wal.
tron, guardian. &C., is plaintiff and W.
8. Murphy and others are defendants
the undersigned special commissioner
appointed by said decree. Will offer for
sale at public auction at the front door
OF the Courthouse Of the said county
Of Marion, on Saturday, the I'd day of
December, 1905, the certain real es.
tate in said decree directed to be sold
consisting of all that certain part or
parcel of land lying on the Mononga,
hela river in Marion county, West Wiz
ginia, near Castor Junction, in said
county. bounded as set forth in the
deed of Emily NJ. Waldrcn to AnthonS
Waldron ,snd. others, dated the, E12th
day of Aprii, 1897 and recorded in
Deed Book No. So. at page l, contain.
ing about 44-10n acres, bounded on the
east by said river; on the south by the
lands OF Frank Slayer; on the west by
B. and o. R. R., and on the north by
lands Of William Fl. West, upon which
said land there is located a, four-roon
dwelling house, and store room, both
CT which are in good condition, and
there is also a never failing well Of
good water on said land and premises
Said commissioner will also offer for
sale all OF another piece or parcel OF
land lying on. the said Monongahelq
river near Castor Junction, in said
county, bounded as set forth In the
deed from Matthew L. Fleming ami
wife to Emily Waldron and others,
dated the 18th day of July, 1890. and
recorded in Deed Book $50, at page
| is, containing enc acre, the same be
| ing bounded as follows Beginning a.
n locust standing SO feet distant from
the center Of the B. and o. Railroad al
Castor Junction on the west side OF
said Railroad, and running thence N
GO 1-2 w. 121 feet to a locust: thence
N. rs 1-2 W. 211 feet to stone; thence
s. 20 1-2 w. 124 10 feet to stone;
thence S. GO 1-2 E. 321 1-2 feet to q
stone; thence N. &c IA e. 139 1-2 feet
TO the beginning. There is an eight
room dwelling on said lot and well
of good water
Terms of Sale-Cash.
B. F. RAGAGE,
Special Commissioner
hereby certify that B. F. Ramage
special commissioner, has given the
bond required by the said decree with
approved security.
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having an increase of.ovcr $4,000. e0d
The assessment In Harrison county
under the old law was $685.. 1886 while
the late report assesses the real or
tate at $26,s06.4 61. which shows a
gain OF s1s,sso,29s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-11

+ Now is the time to baye your car
pets cleaned. See tie Troy Laun
dry. 4.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-11

|. Attorney and Mrs. A. L. Lehman
are visiting. the latter's paraats at
Waynesburg, Pa.
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Meetings Continue

Meetings Continue.
Meetings are still In progress at fhe
First NJ. p. Church with Increasing In
terest. ias
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-11

Free chrysanthemum show at
Halls Flower Store next week.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-11

FOR RENT-Basement room, front
Ing on Parks avenue, under Citizens
Dollar Savings Bank.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-11

Carpet cleaning every Tuesday at
Troy Laundry. ff4.ggN x
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City Hospital.

City Hospital.
Henry Kirk. typhoid fever pa
tient, was dismissed to-day. His
brother is still fever patient at the
hospital.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-11

,I.oST-A ten dollar bill between 18th
and iSth streets Virginia avenue. A
boys wages for two weeks. Return to
the West Virginian Office
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-11

FOR RENT-A number of fine office
rooms for nent in the Geo. NJ. Jacobs
building. Monroe street. Inquire OF
Geo. M. Jacobs, County Clerks Office.
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B. F. RAMAGE,

Special Commissioner
hereby certify that B. F. Ramage
special commissioner, has given the
bond required by the said decree with
approved security.
Given under my hand this the I'd
DAY Of November, 1905.
r. B. PARRISH. Clerk.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-11

FOR RENT-A few choice Office
rooms ia the new Peoples Bank build
ing. Apply at the Peoples Bank.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-11

swANTED-A girl for general house
work. Apply to 6S9 Fairmont avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-11
WANT COLUMN
Do You Know What We wanti2
Several Short Ads" at led
One Cent Per Word.

FOR sALE-First:class heating stove
5(gas) .complete;- suitable for Office or
large ROOM, Enquire at 22l- Grant
street, Second ward. -
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FOR ENT.-Dwelling house witt
all modern conveniences. Write NJ
IN Barns, Maple avenue.
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LoST-An English coach dog. Re
turn to A. A. Hamilton and secure re-
ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Murder and Suicide.

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. S.--Partly
concealed by thick hedge bordering the
com mon near Garfield Park, the body of
a woman with her throat cut from ear to
ear was discovered by boy this morn
ing. The woman lay with her head
upon a seat cushion removed from
buggy standing near by, and had evil
IDENTIFY been dead several hours. When
what was supposed to be a pile of lap
robes near BY was moved, man, appar-
emily about 40 years old, unconscious.
and with his throat slashod, was dis
covered A razor was clasped in his
hand. The man vas identified as AlonzO
E. Lewis, livery man, and the woman
as his lormet wife, the couple having re-
Gently been separated. Lewis was re-
moved to the city hospital, where it was
stated he could not recover. The couple
weut driving last night it was reported
that Mrs. Lewis was hopeful of efecting
reconciliation with her husband. The
murder had evidently been planned
carefully. Lewis was formerly proprie-
tor of e large livery stable at Hamilton,
Ohio,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
FRIDAY EVENING. SEP. 5. 1905.

TODAY's dispatches from Toxic rep
resent conditions in that city as still
serious, and there is no telling how high
tie tide Of disorder is to make. The
anti-loreign fever is likely to become
epidemic. Ten Christian churches have
been burned, as well as many street cars,
while buildings have been set on fire
and others damaged in various ways.
There is considerable anxiety in Russia
a, to the probable spread of the iDsur-
rection ia that country. Already over
one thousand persons have been killed,
the military using artillery upon the
turbulent elements with terrible effect.
Millions of dollars worth of property
have been destroyed, and peaceable
people are fleeing for their lives from
the storm centres. To add 10 such hor-
rors famine prevails in some places
Other countries are also in the midst OF
troubles. Famine is staring at millions
of East Indiamen, and many people in
Spain are on the verge Of starvation. In
addition to al these woes an earthquake
last night laid some places in Italy in
ruins and it is believed that one hundred
persons we're buried in the debris of
their homes. The progress of cholera
10 Germany is alarming that country,
and no little anxiety is apparent in the
United States les. the dread disease
should invade the cities of the Atlantic
cnast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Russia's and Japan's Troubles.

Rioting continues in Toxic, where
martial law has been declared. The
demonstration is said to be against the
government and not foreigners. The
bitterness against the government is in
tensifed, and the Mikado is urged to re-
fuse to ratify the treaty of what is term
ed "a disgraceful, humilisting peace.
Baron Komura says the Mikado will
ratify the treaty. Failure OF the gov
eminent to fully make public the peace
negotiations greatly aggravates the stu
alton.
f. H. Harriman's party was attacked
and stoned but no one was badly in
iufed. Ten Christian churches and
mission school were burned. A number
of persons are reported MORALLY wound
ed, and many were arrested.
Baron Komura said yesterday in New
York that his coming interview with
Mr.. Root, which he expected would
occur in New York city either today or
tomorrow, would be purely formal ex-
change of courtesies, and that their
meeting had no other object. The Bar
on denied emphatically the rumor that
the Emperor of Japan had not yet given
his approval 10 the peace treaty or
that the powers of the japanese pleni-
potentiaries we're so limited that the
Emperor would fail to ratify the treaty.
"The present disturbances in Toxic"
he said, 'cannot 10 the slightest degree
influence the Emperor's determination
to rstify the treaty when he receives an
official copy of it." Baron Komura
reiterated his opinion that the distur-
Dances in Toxic were directed against
the local branches OF the government.
Anxiety prevails in Russian official
circles over the revolt in the Caucasus.
In the fighting at Baku 1000 people
were killed or wounded III an attack on
the military camp. No quarter was
shown by the troops. Managers of the
oilworks have appealed to the Car for
more troops. The fires continue.
Turkish agitators are blamed for in
citing the Tartars to blOOdshed and pill
age. The extent Of the Tartar rising Is
great surprise to the Caucasus authori-
ties. The Tlrtars have devastated and
pillaged many villages and massacred the
residents. Christian workmen OF the
Caspian Company are surrounded by
thousands of bloodthirsty Tartars. Bands
of peasants have organized against the
| mobiles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Alarm i'm Russia,

st. Petersburg, Sept. 8.-The disturb
ances which have occurred in the Cauca-
sus. which have resulted in so much
bloodshed and the destruction of proper
ty to an enormous figure, have greatly
alarmed the government. 1t is feared
that as the result Of the riOting in that
section of the country, the instruction
may spread throughout all Russia. Con
ditions throughout the empire are such
that only spark is needed to start a
fame of revolution rolling over the coun-
try, which it may be impossible to eXtin-
guish. For this reason, the strlctest
orders have been given to the governors
of all provinces to stamp out any lnsur-
rection which may arise at any cost
As consequence OF these instructions
over 500 peasants to the Vitebsk district
have been arrested for participating in
the agrarian disturbances which have
occurred there. Fifty-eight revolution
lists who were holding a meeting in the
Hin forest near Libau, where they were
preparing an inhammatory manifesto to
be scattered about the country, have
since been arrested for the same cause.
The latest reports today from Baku,
which is one of the storm centers of the
riots which have been in progress through
out the Caucasus, say that the fighting
continues without abatement. The troops
are utterly unable to cope with the stu
alton, although they have been using
artillery against the rioters, with terrible
effect. 1t is estimated that the loss to
the petroleum industry as the result of the
fighting, and the burning of the oil
wells and storage tanks, has amounted
to $3.50, 900, a day. The price of petro-
Ieum has already been advanced in this
city. 1t is reported here that many Of
the oil well companies whose property
has been destroyed during the riotiDg
intend to sue the government for DANA
yes for the losses they have sustained.
London, Sept. S.-RepOrts received
here from various points in the Caucasus,
state that the msssacres of the people
and the burning of property, notably the
oil wells and storage tanks, continue.
At Baku the British subjects have
boarded yacht so as to be able to flee
in case it becomes necessary for them to
dose The British Ambassador has sent
telegram direct to the yiceroy Of the
provinces asking protection for the thou
sands of people from the artillery fire
which the troops have pored into the
rioters.
Baku, Russia, Sept. 8.-The town of
Balakhany, where much Of the hardest
fighting between Tartars and Arm enians
has occurred, and where the rioters have
sorcibly opposed the military, has been
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Fatalities at Fires.

Lancaster, Pa, Sept. 8.-A shanty
occupied by large number of Italians,
employed on the now Pennsylvania Rail.
road line near Highvi!le, this county,
was destroyed by fire last night. Two OF
the engineers we're killed and FIVE others
severely burned. A sixth had leg
broken, in leaping from window. Care.
lessness in smoking started the blaze,
and exit by the doors was completely cut
off.
New York, Sept. S.-Two children,
Mary Colletto, ten years old, and her
eight year old brother William, both dy-
ing of diphtheria, were sufocated today
in fire that partly destroyed the five
story tenement at No. 303 east Seventy
first street. THAR father, Antonio Col.
lettO, sacrificed his life in an effort Ia
save them. The 6remen found them,
their arms entwined about one another,
at the foot of ladder leading from the
fifth floor landing to the roof.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Funeral of Mr.. Stevens.

New York. Sept. S.-The funeral of
Francis B. Stevens, jr., who shot kim-
self Tuesday night, was held at noon,
today, at Westbury, L. l., after which
the body was taken to Fresh Pond to be
cremated. Coroner Remsen has dis
posed of any further discussion as to the
manner of the young mans death, by
saying that the evidence of suicide was
so clear that it would be unnecessary to
hold an inquest. When Mrs. Stevens
has recovered sufficiently from the
shock caused by her husbands death,
she may be asked TO explain the circum-
stances leading to the tragedy. This
will be, however, a formality. Mr..
Stevens died facing two mirrors, where,
he once told his wife, apparently in
jest, that he might easily kill himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
The Prize Fighters.

San Francisco, Sept. S.-Nolsn,
manager of Nelson, has made state
men. in which be declares that the
$40, 600 side bet between Nelson and
Britt did not go. and also said that it
had been agreed by the fghtera to split
the purse by giving the winner 60 Ter
cent and the loser 40 per cent He as
serted this was the only division on which
Britt would enter the rinV. Britt was
seen late yesterday and admitted that
it had been agreed TO divide the purse,
but he said the side bet was still effective.
Jeffries arrived in this city late last night,
and declined to withdraw. He said he
would referee unless displaced oy the
club. Cofforth and Nolan conferred but
no agreement was reached in regard to
a referee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
United States Protests,

Berlin, Sept. S.-The Frankfurter Zei-
tung says that Vartanian, the natural
lied American citizen who has been conr
demned to death at Constantinople fot
the murder of an Armenian merchan.
named UGjian, will be hanged tomorrow
The American embassy has entered a
protest against the execution of the man,
claiming that, as Vartanian is an Amer.
can citizen, although an Armenian by
birth, he must be tried by special Ameri-
can tribunal. The Porte intends to ig-
more the protest of Minister Leismanu,
as the principle ofthe rights of American
citizens conferred upon native Armenians
by naturalization has never been recog-
nized except under pressure, and will pro-
coed to execute Vartanian. 1t is expect
ed that this will lead to serious differences
between the United States government
and Turkey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
News of the Day.

Hamburg Belle, the 2-to-5 favorlte,
won the Flight Sakes at SheePsneso
Bay Yesterday, duplicating her victory
OF last year in the same stakes.
Venezuela has expelled the manager
or the French Cable Company because
he protested against the closing OF the
conpany's offices.
The French Catholics in suburb Of
Montreal have mohbed newly establish
Salvation Army station, and seriously
injured some of those living there.
The Southern Cotton Association, IN
convention at Kenilworth Inn, Ashe'
vile, n. C., last night, established a
minimum price of eleven cents for the
incoming cotton crop.
An official bulletin in Berlin an
nounces that Is new cases Of cholera
and 6 deaths were reported during the
"a hours ending at noon yesterday, max
ing a total Of l05 cases and S2 deaths.
Numerous cholera inspection stations
have been established in and near the
infected territory.
The story of the transfer of James ID.
Hyde's stock in the Equitable Lille AS
surance Society to Thomas f. Ryan was
told before the investigating committee
in New York yesterday, Frederick
Cromwell, treasurer of the Mutual Life
Insurance Company, admitted that he,
as well as other officers and trustees Of
the Mutual, had participated in under
writing syndicates, which sold bonds to
that institution at profit.
While walking along the streets Of
McConnelsville, o., yesterday, Marshal
H. G. Porter, of that city, was shot and
instantly killed by well-known young
man named WOodie Stewart, brother
of the county clerk of Morgan county.
Stewart has long been regarded as of un'
sound mind, though never before did ht
do a violent act. He has no known
grudge against the marshal and no cause
can be assigned for the crime.
Two persons were killed, one of them
a girl sixteen years old, when building
at Grand and Mott streets, New York
collapsed yesterday. The building ii
said to have been condemned two year,
ago, but had been permitted to be oc
cupied since. Thomas McGovern,
foreman in the building department, il
under arrest in connection with the col
lapse on a charge of criminal negligence
Nearly score of persons were injured
some suffering from broken limbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Can't. Lee Bolts.

Capt. Dan NJ. Lee, of Stafford county,
a brother of the late Gen. Fitzhagh Lee,
has announced himself as an indepen-
dent candidate for the House of Dele
gates from Stafford and King George
counties in opposition to Mr.. r. C. l..
Moncure, who is the democratic nominee
Captain Lee is at present the chairman
of the county democratic committee of
Stafford aud has held that position for
years. This will cause much surprise to
Capt. Lees friend. in this State.