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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
THE LAST STAND
OF THE LAST SHIP.
Port Arthur Newspapers Pathetic
Stories of the Sufferinss
of the Russians.

CHE FOO, Jan. a.-Pathetic refer
ences to the last stand of the last
ship of the Russian Asiatic squad
ron appear III the Port Arthur Novi-
kral in its issues of December "A and
25. Even General Stoessel, the mill
tary commander at Port Arthur, who
had made little mention of the navy
since August 10. issued an order laud-
ing the Sevastopol and Captain Es-
sen, who for five nights withstood nu-
merous attacks of the Japanese tor
pedo fotllas, till at last the death
note was sounded through gaping
wounds in the sides of the battle
ship and Russia's Asiaic fleet was
no more.
Nothing" says the Novikral, could
exceed the unfiinching devotion of
the men, who nightly calmly Went
forth 10 the roadstead in the face of
certain ultimate destruction"
For the first time since the siege
began the Novikral. whose sole aim
seemingly has been to inspire the
garrison OF Port Arthur, betrays signs
of the pathetic hopelessness of even
the most heroic resistance. Discuss
ing High Hill, the Novikral speaks
of 1.-THE hill receiving with its breast
the hammering of S00-pound shells,
which split even the rocks and went
through 19-inch steel like paper. Who
but Providence can save us from
these thunderbolts? We do not ex-
pect the Baltic fleet, we do not ex-
pect relief. but we can fight till death.
What Port Arthur goes through it is
impossible to describe; but Russia.
will know what her sons have suffer
ed. 1t is past human genius to paint
or describe Port Arthur's sufferings
as they really are
The High Hill fighting, according
to the Novilral, tasted 16 days, until
December 6, when death. which had
no rest for 1G days, ceased its work. :"
The only other mention of the feet
in the copies of the Novikral receiv-
with which everyone saw ship after
ship succumb to the huge Japanese
shells.
Barashoff Langa, huntmaster of the
Gar and superintendent of the Red
Cross at Port Arthur, has had con-
ference with the Japanese with refer
ence TO the protection of hospitals
from shells. The conference resulted
in making the Red Cross flag larger
and also in painting The Red Cross on
the sides of hospitals -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
GRANDDAUGHTER
OF AN EMPRESS.
From Cleaning Corps of the
Imperial Theatre.

VIENNA. Jan. s.-The dismissal
from the Imperial Theatre of poor
woman. cleaner. has revealed the
fact that she is a granddaughter Of
the Empress Marie Louise, widow of
the rst Napoleon According to the
Neues Wiener Journal, she is the
daughter of Prince Albrecht and
weIl-known actress of his time, named
Rothenhain-
Prince AIbrecht was the-only issue
of the union of Marie Louise with
Count Niepperg. after the death OF
Napoleon, and, therefore, the woman
is a half sister of the present Prince
Alfred DeMontenuoyo, second cham
berlain TO the Emperor and director
of the imperial theatres of Vienna
After losing her father at the age OF
six years. She was educated by a
workingman's family. Soon as Prince
lontenuoyo learned the facts he
made arrangements for yearly al
Iowance to be paid to her.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
p. c. KNOX.
Arpofntee OF Governor Pennypaeker
to Succeed Himself as u. S.
Senator.

HARRISBURG, Pa. Jan. 3.-Phi-
lander c. Knox, of Pittsburg, the ap-
pointee Of Governor Pernypacker as
United States Senator 10 succeed the
late M s. Qasy, was unanimously
nominated o succeed himself at a
joint caucus last night of the Repub-
lican uenhsrs Of the Senate and
House. The Republicans are in an
Overwhelming majority in both bodies
and Mr. Kaoz;s nomination is equiva-
lent 10 an election. He will be for
maIiy nominated in the Senate and
House al tc-day's session. Both bod
les VIII ballet for a Senator on jan
uary II. and viii meet in joint con-
venuoa On tie following day to for
:na1ly canvass tie vote
Senator J x. ?. Hall. of Elk, was
the choice Ct tie joint caucus of the
Democratic members OF the Lesisla-
ture.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
SANK TO PAVEMENT
Mr.. S. c. Stewart Had ParaIytle
Stroke This Morning.

Mr. S. c. Stewart suffered a stroke
of paralysis this morning about nine
O'Clock. He was, at the time, com
ing towards the Watson Hotel, and
when in front of the Barns building
felt his left leg becoming affected,
and before help could reach him he
sank to the pavement. Messrs. Tom
Price and John Hess were the FIRST to
reach him, and they supported him
into Mrs Maggie Rogers home,
where where he was cared for until
the arrival OF his brother-in-law, Mr..
Eliza Arnett. A cab was then secur-
ed, and re was removed to Mr.. Ar
Nets home His condition is Some
what improved this afternoon, and
from az entire paralysis of the left
side he mas, to some slight extent,
recovered the use of his hand and
arm. Mr.. Stewart is seventy-three
years Of age. but has been. in good
health seemingly, until this morning.
He resides on Stewards run. near Ar
nettsville, bat had come to this city
last Sunday TO spend few days With
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnett.
DR.. Jesse Jamison. who was called
in Immediately after the attack, en-
courages his friends to believe that
the affection viii only be tempo
.rary one, and it is earnestly hoped
that mis- opinion will he verified by
The patents speedy recovery
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
TORPEDO DO 5
BEAR NEWS OF FALL
tcontinued from Firss Paae.l

stoessel in the, negotiations for sur.
render. A table was spread with wine
and food at the Eagles nest. and the
ENJOYS treated each other with great
courtesy which quickly developed IN
to hearty good fellowship. Each com.
plimented the other on the bravery
of his forces.
The news that General Stosssel
was prepared to treat for surrender
was received. by the soldiers with
feeling Of utmost relief. For the
past month severe wounds have been
gladly received by the soldiers, be
cause they were allowed to rest. When
the men were not fighting they were
tunnelling on half rations.
1T is a mere handful of broken
men who surrendered. and debris
strewn desert which the Japanese
gain. Not one Of Port Arthur's mag
niffcent public works remains.
The soldiers with whom service
has counted as one year, are rejoicing
that they will soon see their families. "
The launches brought number of
dispatches from General Stoessel re-
garding the surrender. These were
not published here, but were at once
forwarded TO st. Petersburg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
CHIEF CLERK
To Secretary of State swisher win
Likely Be Fatrnont Attorney.

The West yfrginian has it on the
highest possible authority that sena-
tor Swisher has rendered the position
Of chief clerk in the Secretary of
States Office 10 Attorney 2. F. Hart
ley, of this city. 1t Is probable. he
win accept. and it goes without say
ing that he will make most com
petent official. Mr.. Hartley is to be
congratulated upon his preferment.
and Secretary-elect Swisher is to be
commended for his wisdom in MAX
ing the selection.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
a cHARMlNe EVENT
Was the open House, BY visiIant
Circle of Kings Daughters.

The open house" kept by the vigi-
liant Circle of Kings Daughters was
formal only in the beauty and design
OF decoration and in the elaborate
lunch served all callers. One of the
great charms of the occasion was the
informal manner in which the guests
were received. Every member of the
Circle extended a cordial welcome
and mingled freely among the crowd.
The rooms were lovely with
Christmas bells OF an sizes, wreaths.
sznilax, ferns znd flowers. The din.
ing room is an especially beautiful
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
General stoessers MESSAGE.

TOXIC. Jan. AFTER the capitu-
lation General Stoessel was granted
permission TO cable to the Gear, de-
vlarins that further resistance was
useless and that capitalization was I'M
avoidable.
The houses of the peers and repre-
sentatives will extend vote OF thanks
10 General Nogi on Friday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
SOCIETY
a Thousand CALENDARS
Added Materially to the Beauty of the
Y. N. c. AIS "open House"
Entertainment.

A very happy New Year indeed
was that spent by the y. NJ C. A.
and their friends yesterday. From
three o'clock until ten-thirty P. NJ, a
large and constant stream of visitors
made merry within their doors. a
cordial greeting awaited all who
came and once inside u multiplicity OF
interests claimed the attention, The
first thing noted was the great va
viety of handsome calendars. Mr..
Spray Linn and Mr. Arthur Frey are
the ones to whom thanks are due for
this wonderful display 1t was truly
an art exhibit and great many hours
inS the emblems. The game room
had its walls covered entirely by the
calendars of one man, Mr.. VIM. H.
Marley, the popular meat market
man of Monongah, having 351 differ
ent varieties, all of them issued this
year.
Another interesting exhibit was
that of Mr.. Sam II. Nuzum who issued
the first calendar hat was ever put
ont in Fairmont. 1t was tiny affair
but neat in design and demonstrates
the enterprise that early manifested
itself in Mr.. Nuzum's business meth
DDS. This was in 1883. a copy of
the one issued in 1889 is also shown
as well as one sent out in 1891. These
calendars are all good advertisers
and they make interesting studies for
the people. Very frequently a mans
character as well as his ability is
judged by the type of calendar he
chooses to scatter broadcast among
the residents of his community.
Signor jenkins, the magician, open
ed the programme both in the after
noon and evening by performing some
exceedingly. creditable tricks. which
were heartily appiauded.
Secretary HawIey had advertised
for such man. but had become dis
couraged and had taken the notice
out when a week later Mr.. Jenkins
appeared in answer to the adyertize-
ment. They were delighted to secure
his services after he had demonstrated
what he could do.
The broadsword contest between
Messrs. Morfit and Williamson was
another good exhibit as both are quite
proficient in handling the sword. The
bar stunts by Messrs. Miller and
Stevens were roundly applauded and
everybody who witnessed their skill
was inspired with an ardent desire to
emulate them.
The choice selections rendered by
the simplex piano player added very
great deal to the pleasure of the oce
casion, while the monograph across
the hall furnished pleasure and
amusement for the crowd there as
sembled.
Mr.. Louis Feinberg did some pretty
work in bag punching which won
enconiums from all.
Miss Lenore Brahm made charm
ing Gypsy Queen and told the fortunes
OF all who crossed her hand with a
piece of silver.
Cocoa and waters were served by
the ladies and Mrs. Hawley was as
sisted in looking after the comfort of
the callers by Mrs. George DeBoIt,
Mrs. S. a. Martin, Mrs. Sallie Nuzum,
Mrs. G. W.. Evans, Mrs. S. A. Dean,
Mrs. j. L, Wagner, Miss Gladys De
Bolt, Miss Elizabeth Watson and
Hiss Lillian Reed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
Family Reunion.

The following announcements we're
issued yesterday to interested
friends:
Reunion OF the
William McGregor Family
at the residence Of
w. Burns McGregor
clarksburg, West virginia
January first, nineteen
hundred aud five
Members of family present At Is
union:
Mrs. Elizabeth Han aIcGregor
II. p. McGregor. Wheeling
Mr.. and Mrs. ). 3. McGregvr.
Pennsboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Carroll Fair
mont.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. 3. McGreeor.
clarksburg,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dora Eurbee, Akron.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Niceregor,
Highland.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Chestnut, sa,
lem.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. McGregor sa
lem.
Under small cuts of Mr.. ana Mrs.
McGregor were the dates of their
birth. William McGregor WAS born
in Philadelphia, Oct. Is, 1918. ana
died Dec. 27. 1903 Mrs. McGregoE
was born in Barbour county w va
Sept. 80. 1926. They were married
April IS, 1914.
Celebrated their. Golden 4VcdtIif5n
April rs, 1894.
In Menoriam
William McGregor.
Died Dec. u 1909
Mrs. Laura v. cottrilt,
Died May 2s, 1896:
s. H. McGregor.
Died Dec 5, 1885
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
FOR Sale.

Six and half acres OF lan;t one
mile from MinersviIle. good 3-roon
house, stable and other outbuildfnss
plenty of good fruit, water piped into
house-sixteen and half acres ad-
joining also for sale II desired. Apply
to IL S. WALKER.
East Park. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

So hard to find anything man
likes for Christmas, but they are al
ways glad to receive a gillette safety
razor. backing case. shaving set or
a pocket knife. 125 patterns 10 select
from at i. L. Halls Hardware.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
Office Moved.

Captain j. w. Shroyer has moved
his office from the Cochran building
into Justice Amos Office. The genial
Captain does a great deal of work as
a notary. His services are in good
demand in connection with pension
claims.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

room 81 any time. and rs beaut a.
elthanced yesterias hs red and gree
shaded candies on the four corners 81
tho handsome table. in the centre Of
which. res ting on lace cent piece
rose a tan vase OF red carna tons amt
ferns. A wreath was si,sp esi over
these by profpsl ion 81 rcd ribnops
from tho Chandelier smiiax ann
floral bells conpletsd the aesign.
coTee. salads, sandwiches sailed
nuts, pickles and candy were SERVED
In here Ins the library delicious fro
zen punch was given ont.
A simplex plano player furnished
music during both afternoon ana
evening. This custom Of keepins
open house on New Years DAY Is =
most delightful one. and one that this
Circles many friends hope they VIII
never weary in doing. TO no partIc-
ular member OF the Circle Is crediE
due for so charminsly entertaining.
but all worked together for the suc-
cess of the affair and TO all Is the pub
lie indebted for the opportunity OF
being thus kindly received. Apprn
citation is also acknowledged Of HI.
and Mrs Harry +. Smiths kindly
hospitality In thus Offering their nonte
for the pleasure of everybody accept
ing the general invitation given-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

Two new. sweaters.
Numerous miscellaneous articles
of which no list was taken.
The above is a partial list of the
stuff found on a young man arrested
by Chief Morgan and officer Norris
late yesterday afternoon at the Man
ley livery barn in Porter alley.
Arthur Lawrence was the name he
gave and the stun was stolen from
Morgantown merchants some few
days since. Lawrence, who looks to
be about seventeen years of age ar
rived in the city Sunday morning, and
left his telescope in the barn men
toned. He was so foolish as to show
portion of the contents to several
people. and it came to the ears of the
police. Chief Morgan sent Officer
Morris around yesterday afternoon
and instructed him to ascertain from
the fellow how he came by such a
bunch of merchandise. Lawrence
ton, and the officer brought him
around to police headquarters, grip
and all, where the chief and assist
ant chief put him through the sweat
ing process proper. AT first he told
that he had bought the articles from
the Sears Roebuck Company, but the
officers took no stock in that story
and a little more questioning, dur.
ing which the perspiration poured
from the mans face, convinced the
authorities that he did not come by
the goods honestly.
The chief telephoned to Morgan
town and asked if such man was
wanted there A description OF the
goods found on the man satisfied the
| dowR-river people that he was man
very much wanted at that place, and
Assistant Chief Cooper came up last
night and took him back What puZ.
zled the Morgantown authorities was
now in the name of all that is holy
did the local officers come TO get
onto the fact that be was thief,
and particularly how they knew he
was wanted IN their town, as. they
! had notified no one of the case, and
did not know themselves who had
committed the robbery and were
keeping. the thing secret in the hope
of catching certain man of their
city with The goods. This thing
ended all right but it was more luck
than anything else and if they had no.
titled the police here when the deed
was committed, the man would have
been back in Morgautown Sunday
morning. II pays TO advertise.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

How about having baby's picture
taken? See Howard, the photogra-
pher, log Main street. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

All OF the latest telegraphic and
local news win be found in the yess
virgfnian.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

All Music sung in 1.-The Beauty Doc
tori on sale only at Marion Piano
co. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
Watch Party.

Miss Ella Boyers entertained
scongenial crowd of her assoc rates a.
watch party Saturday evening at
the spacious home Of her brother, Dr.
Lee Boyers, on Benoni avenue.
Finch and other games were lfi-
dulged in and the time was delight
fully spent.
Delicious refreshments, consiss.1sf
of candy, cake and Chocolate, p1nea
and assorted cakes were served.
One diverting feature of the cvan-
ing was the finding OF hidden sOuve
Mrs. which were thoroughly wrapped
and tied.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith, Misses Mamie Har5s sIi,s,z
Harr. Ethel Grim, Rose MCKINNEY
I.innfe Reeves, Lola Prickett. Maud
Prickett, Zoe Ktnsey, Nina Miller md
Elba Boyers: Messrs. Cdarence Prick
EFT, Lawrence Boyers. Roscoe ReeFsx.s
Waiter Reeves. James Boyers, 1eSn
Mckinney, Frank Reeves, and Messrs-
Lawler. Core and Fleming.
Although Miss Boyers proved her
self to be the same excellent hostess
her guests always find her. the hrs
pftality of her brother Dr.. Lee wy
not forgotten. --,s-r-s.s-
-.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
y That Country Dance


The country dance given last aIiElla
in the town hal. . was an the fun Z
was expected TO be and more Eg=
erything tended TO remind those uho
participated of the good old country
fashions and manners. when fornaas
ity was unheard OF and each OF ne
merry dancers was Just one Of the
boys" or girls
The young ladies wore ginghrnz
dresses and white aprons in most IN.
stances. while the boys wsfc eclore1s
shirts. boots. straw hats. etc.
Straw. corn and jacg4c;lantc rns
formed the piincirzl ssi;urcz
adornment. while cider apples ana
ginger cakes were much reiished as
refreshments
The whole affair was very clevsrsY
arranged and carried out, and to f1e
committee Of young gentlemen Ia
charge thanks are due for novel
and pleasurab1e evenings enterza7r-
ment.
The guests included for he u1rsE
nart tisc large Nsslmber OF young pen
j Ie ompostsig the tta.leee sceiGs5
set OF our city. ana they we're chaps
roned by Mesds Ea1one. JoIllZ.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
GET ING RE 10
STARE IN Blu ESS
ARTHUR LAWRENCE FOUND WAS
FOUND WITH ENouGH GOODS
TO START HARDWARE sToRE.

Six raxors.
Six knives.
Five watches.
Two revoNers.-
Two boxes cartridges.
Nineteen spoons.
Three fountain pens.
Four pairs creepers.
Three boxes cigars.
Two nnrr swaatars
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

The following announcements we're
issued yesterday to interested
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-06

Special one-way second class colo,
mist rates to California. The follow.
ing rates and arrangements are au.
thorized for the sale of one-way sec
ond class colonists tickets to San
Francisco. Sacramento, Los Angeles
and San Diego, California, Ogden and
Salt Lake City, Utah, Granger, Wy
or.ing, also to Prescott and Phoenix
Arizona, and en katarpaeaiat> points
on direct Tines 70 which the regular
second class rates are higher. The
same rates will apply to such branch
line points as ordinarily take the
California common point rate. Rate
and $31.65 via ST. Louis. Dates of
sale-First series, Daily March / to
May Is, 1905, inclusive; second Sc.
rles, daily September Is to October
Is, 1905, inclusive. Limits-All tick
cts to be limited for continuous pass
age Stop-overs-By special arrange
ment between California terminal
lines stop-overs will be allowed in Cal.
ifornia at all points on the Santa Fe
system and the Southern Pacific cum-
pany, except San Francisco and Los
Angeles, also at Ash Fork. Benson.
Maricopa, Tucson, Williams and MI
ma, Arizona, and Elko, Lovelock, Re.
M and Winnemucca, Nevada Stop
overs at each point not to exceed five
days. Ticket to be deposited with
agent at stop-over point Immediately
upon arrival and continuous passage
tickets good upon designated trains
to be issued by agent at such stop
over point when passenger resumes
journey.
S. M. DICKE,Y Agt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-06

Fowlers four points of trade:-
Something to sell, place to sell it
IN, somebody to sell it, and some
thing to tell everybody about it
NathI c. Fowler, Jr., Boston.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-06
INTELLIGENCE OF ANIMALS.

Animals, like people !i;fer greatly
in degree of intelligence.
Though many stop at mere in
stinct. others have reasoning power.
1t has been said that dogs possess
the greatest insight into the human
mind
Cats may be coaxe1 with months
of patience. but never driven.
Elephants do real laecr with all
their strength while despisins mere
stage tricks.
Horses are trained between the ages
CT five and seven. Before hat they're
too skittish: after that they're too
still.
Mules have a corner on certain
kind of cunning intelligence though
seldom figuring as 'educated ami
mails"
Mr.. Donkey is rather dangerous,
his gaudy halter being as much a
muzzle as a halter.
In training animals it is only legit-
innate te train them along thier spe-
cia1 lines For instance. q goat might
be trained to stand on & bottle while
it would be fendish to compel cat
to beat a drum.
Though the pig looks the most
stupid of animals, it is amenabla to
gentle teaching, or "educaticn." An
Irish proverb runs:
Beat your wife with a cudgel,
Your pig with straw.
The least touch of a whip disfguras
his skin and disgusts him all through.
making him more than ever dasirous
Of being just plain pig.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-06
1.-THE PERFECT WOMAN.'

In a discussion among some friends
recently we were in dispute as to the
four requisite qualities to be found
in the finest type of woman writes
R. D. in Harper's Weekly. A thought
that these were the necessary charms:
l. A sense of religion; 2. an affecticl-
ate disposition; 3. A high reverence
for maternity: and 4. nocility of
temperament. On the other hand,
E. required: /. Beauty: 2. High spir-
it's; 3. Intelligence; and A. An affec-
tionate disposition. B. reminded A.
that he had not asked for intcllicenco
in his perfect woman, to waich \ re-
piled that he didn't require it. B
laughed this attitude of mind to
scorn, and said that he knew case
at that moment in which such a VIC
man as A described was slowly bor-
ing her husband to deatl' and actual
ly driving him from homo by her in
sanity-the case being all the harder
for the husband because he realized
and appreciated the good points Of
his wife A retorted by saying that
he knew a case in which such an in
telligent and high-spirited woman as
B described had turned her homo
topsy -survy by knowing more than
her husband did-that the husband
had been slowly but surely re,ega5ed
to the background, and the wife's
"affectionate disposition" instead of
being dutifully concentrated upon her
husband and family, had gone abroad
for its satisfaction, and expended
itself upon man and woman kind gen
orally. The argument was of the
sort that came to nc end, and it was
agreed that the question would he
sent tC the editorial tribunal for set
tlement. in the hope that a formula for
"the perfect woman" might be evoly-
ed.