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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29
Witte's the Master Mind Of Modern
Russia.

1t is impossible in sketch which
must be short and eclectic to unfold
the complex scheme to which witte
attached his name for all time. Its
ramiications ran through every de.
partment OF political, social, and com.
mercial life In Russia. Its effects,
like those of revolution, Will not at
all disengage themselves for genera.
tions to come. That scheme compris.
ed the reform of the Imperial Bank.
the introduction of gold standard,
and the fixation of the value of the
ruble: the extensive employment Of
foreign capital. the establishment of
an alcohol monopoly, the development
of savings-banks, the spread of tech.
nical education, the emancipation OF
peasants. dissenters, and heretics, as
well as Jews, from the CALLING net.
work of special restrictive legislation.
In word, 1t embodied all the practi.
cal corollaries of the incipient reform
inaugurated by Alexander II. when he
struck the rusty chains on the limbs
OF millions Of serfs. 1t is hardly too
much to say that good deal, perhaps
most, of what is good or hope giving
in the Russia Of to-day owes its orr.
gin and energy of sergius WHITE, as
manifested In this revolution from
above. From "Sergius Witte," by e.
J. Dillon. in the American Monthly
Review Of Reviews for September.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29
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81 our Regular Correspondent.

XsYN ONN
Mrs. Lester Swindler and son, Of
Merchant street. left the city last
evening for Morgantown for a few
days visit with her parents for few
days.
W 8. Thomas, proprietor OF the
Merchant street transfer. went to
Fairview yesterday on a business
trip connected with his trade.
Eddy May, OF Raymond street, who
has been engaged for some time car.
pentering at Wheeling. returned home
on Sunday to put his new house on
East Park avenue in order for occu.
pancy. .ls-sS
Clarence D. Robinson, of Mer.
chant street.. had the misfortune to
get one Of his team horses badly
strained yesterday while on duty
which win disable it for some days to
come. and possibly weeks.
George P. Stein was moved yester-
day from Main street TO the depot, en-
route to Somerset, Pa. where he will
take up his residence for the future.
Mrs. w, N stoneking, OF Morgan.
town avenue, with her two children,
left the city yesterday for Penns.
boro. where she VIII visit her par
ents for ten days.
Harry p Robinson and wife. of
Columbia street, left the city yester.
day A. NJ, for a ten days trip to
Atlantic City and other eastern points
noted in their programme.
Miss Lenna Reeves, Of Morgan.
town avenue. has issued invitations
for a select party to be given. at her
home this evening in honor of her
young visiting friends.
Messrs. E. L. and George Wang,
foremen on the stone work for the
f, NJ: and P. bridge now in course of
construction below the city, have
moved from MADEIRA, Pa, to East
Park avenue, where they will be con.
veniently near their work.
49,
Mr.. w. F. Dennis, of Rinehart
Dennis & Co.. of Washington. D. c.,
was in the city yesterday, in confer.
ence with the United States Indus.
trial Company in regard to the de.
tails OF the Coal Run contract, and
made satisfactory progress. The
prospect for the field brightens more
with each succeeding day.
Charley Hudson still carries his
arm boarded up in sling, and by the
pain he suffers from his broken wrist
is constantly reminded of his dearly
bought fun in the boxing bout with
his friend Dick Vincent, few nights
ago.
Bruce Martin, former proprietor OF
the Commercial Hotel, although last
seen this morning with grip in hand
on his way for the train, did not get
on to visit his parents, as noted on
account of sudden change in HE
household affairs which called him
back for readjustment, so that he
VIII be delayed thereby until a few
days later, but his mind is made up to
go yet, and when he once gets set
he is sot-
Back on the Role.
Paul II. Moran, OF East Park ave
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29

Paul H. Moran, OF East Park ave.
nue., one OF the Daily West vIrginian
paper carriers. who has been on n
vacation visit for week at wheeling,
returned home yesterday afternoon
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29
Got the Wrong Man.

A young man by the name OF
Weaver. while down about the depot
got IS bill changed. He seemed to
be drinking and later accused VIII
Taylor Of being the party, and claim.
ed that he had kept back $500 of the
amount due him, This Will denied
of course, for which he called him
some bad names for which he would
not stand and so proceeded with the
use of his fist to knock him down. The
result was a badly mashed hand for
Will and a bruised cheek for Weaver,
who went away to mediate alone
whether or not he had gotten hold Of
the wrong man. In one sense 1t ap.
peared to the crowd that he had made
miss cue in physical strength to say
the least and was still minus his
change.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29
YOUNGEST PRISONER
GETS HIS LIBERTY.

WESTON, W. Va, Aug. 29.-one
year in the county Jail and fine of
$500 for Obey Moore: six months jail
sentence and fine of 5000 for Hans
Moore and liberty for Robert Moore is
the outcome for the three brothers
who have been on trial here for
week past for the murder of old man
Edgar. The sentences were imposed
by Judge Lynch yesterday morning.
There was no move for new trial
and the two boys will begin their
Jail sentences at once.
After the sentencing Of the two
Moore boys and freeing of the third,
Charles Johnson, William Snare and
William Lorentz were sentenced to
serve five years each in the peniten.
tiary for housebreaking and stealing.
Every farmer with his own interest
at heart and the interest Of his good
neighbor should Investigate the
Farmers Mutual Fire Association Of
West Virginia, and satisfy himself
that It is q sound. practical, honorable
business proposition. and exclusively
for his protection on his property at
the actual cost Of such protection.
ONCE Room 81. Fairmont Trust Com
pany building. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29

The Farmers Mutual Fire Associa.
ton OF West Virginia is a purely mu-
tual organization. No capital stock.
Every farmer who becomes mem
Der is one OF the company-and enjoys
the same rights as every other mem
Der. once Room q Trust Co. build
ing :
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29

Tho Southern District
Judge-Benjamin +. Keller.
Clerk-Edwin N. Keatley.
District Attorney-George W. Atkin.
son.
Assistant District Attorney-Elliot.
Northcott.
q. 8. Marshal-John K. Thompson.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29
United States District courts-The
Northern District.

Northern District
Judge-Alston G. Dayton.
Clerk-Jasper Y. Moore.
District Attorney-Reese Blizzard.
Assistant District Attorney-E. NJ.
Showalter.
q. 8. Marshal-Charles D. Elliott
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29

The husband placed his arm about
the waist OF his wife and kissed her.
You have been drinking again. my
DEAR" she said.
How do you known" he queried.
Smell the liquor on my breath?"
NO" she answered. but you kiss.
ed me."-Detroit Tribune.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29


Joseph McKenna, VIM. R. Day, Oliver
Wendell Holmes, Jr.
United States Circuit Judges-Na.
than Con and letter c. Pritchard.
United States District Judges-Al.
ston G. Dayton and Benjamin F. KEEL
Ter.
United States District courts-The
Northern District.
Judge-Alston G. Dayton.
Cierk-Jasper Y. Moore.
District Attorney-Reese Blizzard.
Assistant District Attorney-E. NJ.
Showalter.
q. 8. Marshall Charles D. Elliott
The Southern District.
Judge-Benjamin +. Keller.
Clerk-Edwin N. Keatley.
District Attorney-George W. Atkin.
son.
Assistant District Attorney-Elliot.
Northcott.
q. 8. Marshal-John K Thompson.
Suttoo otApco oohatofos
Stephen B. Elkins and Nathan B
Scott.
Representatives In Congress.
First Decentralization B. Dove
ner.
Second District.
Third district-Joseph Il. Gaines.
Fourth district-Harry G. Wood.
yard.
Fifth district-James A. Hughes.
State Government.
Governor-Wm. NJ. o. Dawson.
Secretary of Subsidiaries. ".
Swisher.
Superintendent Of schools-Thomas
G. Miller.
Auditor-Arnold G. Scherr.
Decentralization Ogdin.
Attorney General-Clark W. May
Adjutant Generals. B. Baker.
Commissioner Of Banking-M. A.
Kendall. " T
Commissioner of Labor-L v. Bar.
ton.
Chief Mine Inspector. W. Paul.
Supreme Court Of Appeals.
George Ponenbarger, president;
Henry G. Mcwhorter. Henry Brannon,
Frank Cox, Joseph NJ. Sanders.
Clerk-William B. Mathews.
County Government.
Judge Of Circuit Court, Fourtee1th
Judicial Circuit-John W. Mason.
Judge OF the intermediate Court
q. s. Kendall.
Prosecuting Attorney = Scott G.
Lowe.
Saskatchewan R. Furbee.
Clerk Of the Circuit Court-R. B.
Parrish.
Clerk Of the County court-aeo. M.
Jacobs.
County Surveyor. n. Wilcox.
County Superintendent Of Free
Schools-Carter L. Faust.
Assessors-Gilbert Holman, Eastern
district; A. J. Mcdaniel, Western
district.
LesIsistors.
State Senator-Joseph H. McDer.
mott.
Members Of the House Of Dele
gates-Thomas w. Fleming, James
B. Fox and Lamar c. Powell.
County Court
W. q. Cordray. president; g. 3.
Fleming, g. p. Moore.
E.f.~.,k nI.k.f~k
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29

in time to resume his route and call
on his patrons.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29
THE WEST YIRGTNIAN'S
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

President OF the United States
Theodore Roosevelt. II New York.
Vice President-Charies W. Fair
banks, OF Indiana.
Secretary of state-Elitr Root. Of
New York. S5
Secretary of the rreasury-Leslie
M. Shaw. Of Iowa.
Secretary Of war-wm. Il. Taft, Of
Ohio.
Attorney General-w. q. Moody. of
Massachusetts,.
Postmaster General George B.
corteiyou, of New York.
Secretary of the Nayy-Chas. ].
Bonaparte. of Maryland.
Secretary Of the Interior-Ethan
Allen Hitchcock. of Missouri.
Secretary Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Wilson, Of Iowa.
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
Victor n. Metcalf, of California.
President Of the Senate pro tenn
pore-william P. Frye, Of Maine.
Speaker of the House of Represen.
tatives-Joseph G. Cannon. of Illinois.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Chief Justice---1lville W. Fuller.
Associate Justices-John NJ. Harlan.
David J. Brewer. Henry B. Brown, Ed
ward D. White. Rufus W. Peckham,
Joseph McKenna, VIM. R. Day, Oliver
Wendell Holmes, Jr.
United States Circuit Judges-Na-
than Con and letter c. Pritchard.
United States District Judges-Al-
ston G. Dayton and Benjamin F. KEEL
Ter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29
A Dash to Winfield.

The cowboy brigade. of the FRS.
ward, marshalled their forces and
made wild dash on horseback out to
Winfield last night. They Weakened
up the natives on the way with war.
whoops. songs and fun in cowboy fash.
ion, yet did no harm withal, even
threatening as they appeared in their
demeanor. but kept in the middle Of
the road until they covered their
course, for they were all inoffensive
and kindhearted lads.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29
A Sad Accident.


Clarence Garner, of East Park ave.
nue.. while out in the grove on the
river bank along with some other
boys, near the Williams residence
yesterday evening, met with a sad ex.
perience. He climbed up into tree
about 20 feet high to where swing
had been attached. And while sit.
ting on the limb he placed his feet on
another, which being dead, suddenly
broke and pitched him forward, head
foremost to the ground when he
alighted on his shoulder, breaking
his collar bone and injuring him 9th.
erwise quite seriously. He was car
ried into a house near by and cared
for until the matter was reported to
his parents who sent after him, but
he remained unconscious until after
the doctor got there, who ministered
to him for his restoration and then
adjusted the fracture, but he was still
suffering intensely late in the even,
ing and It is feared that he was in.
jured internally also.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29

Charley Hudson still carries his
arm boarded up in a sling, and by the
pain he suffers from his broken wrist
is constantly reminded of his dearly
bought fun in the boxing bout with
his friend Dick Vincent, few nights
ago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29

Mr.. W. F. Dennis, of Rinehart,
Dennis & Co, of Washington. D. c.,
was in the city yesterday, in confer
ence with the United States Indus.
trial Company in regard to the de-
tails OF the Coal Run contract, and
made satisfactory progress. The
prospect for the field brightens more
with each succeeding day.,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-29

Messrs. E. L. and George Wang,
foremen on the stone work for the
f., NJ. and P. bridge now in course of
construction below the city, have
moved from MADEIRA, Pa, to East
Park avenue, where they will be con-
veniently near their work.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-05
POOR AMERICAN RAW MATERIAL

1t is rather surprising fact that the Scandnavans
rank highest in the standard of literacy among emf
grants to the United States for the last fiscal year. The
other extreme goes to the dscredit of the Italians.
Among the Scandnavians meaning Danes Swedes
and Norwegians, there an average of only one
iiterate person in every 16S. The English make the
the Germans make the Unexpectedly bad showing of
in thirty. The Irish beat that by close shave with
in thirty-one. The Russian immigrants show it
crate in four and the Italians two in five
But the English take first place in the average of cash
per person brought to the United States Twohrds of
them land with than $50 each On this financial
basis the Japanese next onehaf of them having
than that sum of money, followed by the Germans
with one-thrd The Irish and Russians are a level
with one-siXth the Scandnavans oneseventh and the
Italians oneeighteenth. 1t should be stated however
that the $50 basis relates to heads of families Most of
the emigrants from Russia and Austria Hungary
especially, have considerable families
From these facts it is that the great of
emigrants pouring into this country are dependent
upon what they earn, a of livelihood
sums of money they bring. in the average to
but little in defrayipg the cost of even the most meager
maintenance. They dumped at ports not only
practically without to meet living expenses but
they handicapped by ignorance of our language,
customs and everything else distinctly American.
it is from this class that cheap and inferior labor
is pushing forward in competition with skilled American
labor crowdng the latter because of union rules
rowing the opportunities of American boys to learn
trades
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-05
THE SACREDNESS OF MONEY

Students at the frequently imprint Chicago university
are seemingly irresponsible set. They exhibit little
of the due sense of proportion. They do consider
very deeply the eternal fitness of things. They
show proper respect for the powers that be- They sco
the serious side of their lives. Every little while the
good and gentle Dr. Harper its president has to break
into publicity and take the undergraduates down the
line anent serious breach of college etiquette,
which to his naked eye seems to have been committed
with all the earmarks of malice aforethought.
The latest instance of this diabosm contained
elegraphic report wherein cited the censor
ing of the coming college play because of its rocking
illusions to the universtys patron saint and chief sup
porter, John d. Rockefeller 1t is charged that the
thoughtess students made unwarranted jokes and puns
on the sources of Mr.. RockefeIers wealth. referring to
this wealth filthy ucre "oily" and tainted money!
declaring the professors encouraged aehour study
that plenty of midnight oil might be consumed and
posed sundry hymns and chants of decidedly oily
flavor. such Praise John, from Whom Oil Blessings
Flow" All of which greatly incensed the good Dr.
Harper and called down upon the students the wrath
of the faculty in general.
1t is quite understandable to ayman that Dr.
Harper the head and front of Chcagos big oLfed
school, should take umbrage at these undignifed alu
sons to the of its monetary basis. He doubtless
feels it. incumbent upon himself to uphold his patrons
prestige But does it make for the dignity of great
an institution to take official note to the point
of prohibition, of the pranks of bevy of school boys
and girls though they do make sport of rather sens
tive old gentleman who seemingly has been nearly
particular to how he obtained his money
fact that he did get it and all of it? Does it rather
tend TO set up in the students minds theory Of the
godlness, the sacredness of wealth and power intrin.
scally, matter how obtained?
Chicago university has done mighty funny
things in it's rather career, no respect has
It exceed it's rather insane notion of the sacredness of
its money backer his wealth and his vuneraby What
else could be expected therefore. than this present
action? Can it be forgotten that one of the
leading lights of this very institution declared that
Mr.. Rockefeers greatness transcribed that the i'm
mortal Shakespeare? Yet when did the latter have to
be defended against shafts of rdcue however barbed
by truth? Verify the oleagnous hide Of this. our
'1ght'est saint be thin these later days when uni,
versity has to rise up and defend him the wealth
that he spends to sustain it!
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-05
THE SCRAMBLE IS ON

The scramble for the Republican presidential nomina
tion three years hence has begun William H. Taft the
multimilonare, took running jump and landed first
in the puddle with fine speech in Columbus, o., the
other day, causing great splash and much excitement
among the other fellows. Leslie M. Shaw Immediately
burst into the melight, and Ehu Roots ausere voice
heard reverberating from the canyons of New York
city. Charles Warren Fairbanks allowed to break
the cerements of that graveyard of all hopes the vice
presidency, when by Mr. Roosevets declination he
permitted formally to open the Portland exposition
John Hay is returning from Europe to business
at the old stand. And there other counties yet to
be heard from, with the overpowerng possibility that
Roosevelt himself may change his restless mind and
permit himself to run again. And thus the scramble
begins for the highest office in the land.
isn't 1T little premature?" may be asked. OF
course 1t is The last election is only six months past
It Will be three years before nominating
vention meets. 1t is not only premature; 1t is unwise,
undignihed, unnecessary 1t keeps the country in
erment this incessant political uproar and upheaval
Once in four is often enough to send business to
the demntion bow-wows without putting in the inter
yening time at political playing we'll just because
lot Of men wish to boost their personal ambitions
and initiate their pet presidential booms
1t is right and fine and honorable that the best men
in the United States should aspire to be its president.
No more audabe ambition he pointed out But
Immediately president is elected for every politician
in position to be heard to begin scramble for his
shoes, his feet sit comfortably in them is
seemy. Let call off this horde of presidential hope
fuls and give the land a rest from wrangling and
manipulation for three years to The country will
certainly appreciate it, business will benefit and weary
public will gladly say "amen!"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-05
June 5 i'm the Worlds History

dpe by proclamation the of Richard
trading the evant surrendered their
Irish rebellion $500 Irish rebels
ONei totally routed the Scottish under Monro The
field fugves ruthessy
by the Irish in their flight
h ebeon $4,000 rebels under
Roche and Bagna Harvey and about 4oO regulars under
rebels attacked the posted New
penetrated into the center of the town. but driven
totally routed with OO killed
Achduke Charles compelled the French under Massena
Zurich Switzerland
columns Ausans French the
S29-A established
lS54-The city Omaha, Neb, laid
Mexico
accepted presidential
of the anIncon Cleveland convention
commission
held south surrendered
Kirby Smith.
Burngame formerly
Chin CHA
Washington by President Johnson.
jetties,
Phillips BILL providing ship canal connecting
river Gulf of Mexico
19The British under Lord Roberts Pretoria capital the
TransYaa, South Africa.
90The between Chinese allied
Tien!Tsn. .
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-05

The loyal Knights of Columbus are right welcome to
the City the Angels. They will find in this sunkssed
and blessed land not only delightful climate but
most hospitable, kindly and generous people, who are
anxious please all worthy guests. Moreover they
will listen to the mission chimes and stand in the
shadows of the original churches and in the footprints
of the patient and faithful padres who century or
more ago planted the flag of Christianity in Southern
California. 1t will be of pleasure we hope, to
the knqhts who are with this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-05
MASONS TO BE INVITED
TO MEET IN LOS ANGELES
Local Delegation to Niagara Falls Con-
vention viii Urge Mystic Shriners
to Come West in 1906

If we'll laid plans to not miscarry,
Los Angeles will be host to a number
of national and international conven-
tions within the next year.
The latest effort to be made by An
gelenos will be at Niagara Falls on
June 10, when the delegates from Los
Angeles to the Imperial Council of the
Ancient Arabic order, Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine, will invite and attempt
to secure the 1906 convention Of the
order.
The local delegation, consisting of M
II. Flint, Fred A. Hines, w. w. Lovett
and w. ID. Stephens, will leave for
Niagara Falls one week from today,
and they go prepared to put up a strong
fight to secure the convention for next
year.