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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
A GREAT SUCCESS
Was the Bazaar Given BY the Ladies
Of Christ Church.

The Christmas bazaar held by the
ladies of Christ Church on Wednes,
day and Thursday was successful in
every particular and from financial
standpoint greatly exceeded the ex,
pectatIons Of the most sanguine.
The total receipts of the bazaar
amounted to something over $4,000
and only about $4,000 will go to de.
fray expenses. In addition to this
sum, three men, friends and members
Of the church, have donated $4,000
to the ladies toward the organ, max
ing in all a total Of $1,4OOOO, almost
enough to pay for the pipe organ
which the ladies have planned to pur-
,Chase.
Last night marked the close Of this
bazaar and the awarding of the vari.
GUS prizes was an interesting feature
Of the evening.
The big blonde doll which was
named at ten cents name was
awarded to Mr.. L. B, Ashburn.
Teresa was the name given her by
Mr.. Ashburn which proved to be the
name which Rev, Barnes had bestowed
upon her.
Quite neat sum was realized by
Miss Teresa alone which was clear
gain, the doll having been donated
by Mrs, Charles Powell.
Another doll was awarded by num-
ber which was held by Mr.. Abe Gas,
kill, of Mannington.
The elegant line of brasses brought
on from New York was quickly dis
posed Of and duplicate orders taken
for many pieces. The supper was
we'll patronized again last evening
and an elegant menu was served by
the ladies'.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
WABASH PEOPLE
MEET TO TALK OVER PLANS FOR
REACHING THE ATLANTIC
sEARoARD.

PlTTsBURG, Pa, Dec, S.-Wins.
low S. Pierce, president of the West
ern Maryland railroad, accompanied
by other officers Of that line, is here
in conference with officers Of the Wa,
bash Pittsburg Terminal Company.
Their conference, among other things,
has to do with plans for connecting
the local Wabash line with the West
Virginia Central and Western Mary.
land, In order to secure an extension
to tdewater. Plans have been drawn
up by the local men are said to be for
giving them immediate consideration.
Since the disposing of the Little Ka,
nawha properties the Wabash people
have been active in getting another
route over which the Wabash Pitts.
burg Terminal will have connection
with the eastern lines. The confer.
ence with the local oflcials will doubt.
less develop something to the Gould
plans for building tothe east.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
COAL
COMPANY CASE
MAY COME UP FOR A RE-HEARlNG
-ATToRNEYs ARE WORKING
TO THAT END.

CLARKsBURG, Dec. S.-Attomeys
Homer Williams and Harvey w Har-
mcr are preparing to petition the State
Supreme Court for re.hearing in the
case Of Leander Griffin against the
FaIrmont Coal Company, involving the
question of liability of the company
for damage done to surface caused by
the removal of the coal without leaving
sufficient support 10 keep the surface
intact. Some time ago Judge John w,
Mason decided against Grimm and d
few weeks ago lhe Supreme Court
handed down an opinion affirming
Judge Mason's decision. Messrs. VII
liams and Harmer will have w p.
Hubbard, of Wheeling, and Judge t.
z. Jacobs, of New MartinsVille, as con
sulting counsel in the case.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
HARLOW MURDER CASE
.Js Oceupying The Attention OF The Court To.
Day Attorney Meredith Says State Can
not Prove Harlow Killed Schwartz.
ANTE -INORTEM STATEMENT made

The Harlow murder trial is still on
I'm the Circuit Court and bids fair to
continue all day tomorrow although
there is q possibility that 1t may be
lnished tonight. The possibility re-
Serred to is the sustaining Of motion
made by the defendants attorney, w.
S. Meredith. Mr.. Meredith contends
that the prosecution has not and can.
not prove that Harlow killed Schwartz.
The following witnesses we're exam
iued this morning: John Merrifield,
Frank Wilhe, Nemployes of the Foun-
tain at .he time of TIE occurrence, M.
). Deveny, Policeman A. s, Fleming
and DR.. John R. Cook. The two first
named gave what is considered damag-
ing evidence against the defendant.
One point in dispute is that of the
ante.mortem statement made by
Schwartz shortly before his death.
This statement was rendered in the
presence of and at the instigation Of
DR., Hal Hail. Charles Powell, then
the prosecuting attorney, propounded
The questions.
The greater part OF the afternoon
was taken up in the examination of
physicians who attended the dead man
and who were present at the operation
which was resorted to to save his life,
The defendants attorney contends that
the immediate cause of death was the
result of pneumonia. An examination
sof one prominent medicatman who is
recognized as one of the best in the
,city did not tend to improve the defend
ants case.
Attorney Meredith contends that the
foundation for the ddmittance of this
statement as evidence has not been
built and Judge Mason had not passed
on It at press tirne. Tine teHew per
jury case follows this one on the dock
ct and will probably come up Monday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
WEST VIRGINIA
TELEPHONE MEN
HELD CONFERENCE AT WHEEL
ING YESTERDAY TO ARRANGE
FOR FUTURE MEETING.

WHEELING Dec. Sat a meeting
Of the executive committee of the In
dependent Telephone Association of
West Virginia, held yesterday after,
noon at the Office of w. G. Handlan,
manager of the National Telephone
Company, it was decided to hold the
first meeting of the association at the
Chancellor Hotel, of Parkersburg, on
February 22d and 23d., at which time
the representatives of all the inde-
pendent telephone companies Of the
State and also from other States will
be in attendance.
The object of the coming meeting
is to bring all Of those who do not
now belong to the association into it
and bring harmony among the inde-
pendents so that all may fight in har-
mony in the battle against the COM
peting company.
The executive committee members
here yesterday included General Man
ager A. E. Davis of the West Vir-
ginia Telephone Company, of Par
kersburg; ]. Walter Barnes, general
manager of the Consolidated Tele-
phone Company, Of Fairmont, and w.
c. Hanlon, of the National Telephone
Company, of this city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
MODERN wooDmEN
Elected Rulers For Ensuing Year Last
Night

The Modern Woodmen elcted Off
GERS last night for the ensuing year
They are as follows;
Consul--H. W. satterfeld.
Advlsor-W. e. Welsh.
Banker-H. F. Coeoank.
Clerk-C. w. Walker.
Escort-W. s. Hussey.
Watchman-L. C, BIllingslea.
senry-W. T. Henderson.
PhySlcians-.y. A. selby, c. L. Hol
land and ]. A. Jamison.
Manager-John Il. Lehman.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
MARY EMERSON
GREATLY PLEASED A FAIR SIZED
AUDIENCE AT THE GRAND
LAST NIGHT.

Miss Mary Emerson further endear-
ed herself to Fairmont theatregOers
last night for her excellent and intel
ligent portrayal of the title role Of the
"Will o. the Wisp." She made her in
itial appearance here TWO years ago in
"1lis Majesty and the Maid" and hei
acting In that play established her as
a Fairmont favorite, but ner work last
evening showed much improvement, as
the play gave her greater scoDe and a
better opportunity to show her versa
tiIity. Miss Emerson is an actress Of
rare attainments, being young, beauti-
fil and accomplished and her inteEpre-
tation shows that her heart is in her
work, AMI she possesses a voice Of
wonderful power, which she knows
how to use to the best advantage. She
bears striking resemblance to Maude
Adams and their mannerisms are also
very similar, and it is a safe prediction
tc assume that she has a great future
before her.
Manager Samuel Lewis has sur
rounded her with large and capable
company, among whom Marie Falls, as
Lady Laura, had a strong part which
was handled in a very capable manner.
II. E. Humphreys Lord Rothwel was
also very good. He was the manly low
er Of Rose, the "Will o. the Wisp," and
Looked and played the part with credit.
Ills father, Marquis of Lore, taken by
7. w. Carroll, contributed much TO he
success of the performance,
edgar Norris, programmed as
Crane" was the rogue, and faithfully
indeed did he portray his role. He did
rot overdo it in any manner, being
very artistic, and his work stamped
him as an actor possessing unusual
technique.
Frank Young, as Rodln, an old timer
was acceptable.
Emma Haynor, had strong part as
Kathie, and made a good impression al
though her role was not an enviable
one.
Leslie Palmer. as Lady Honoria'f
maid, along with Susan Chisnell, as
Lady Honoria, helped to supply tn,
comedy
The balance of the cast had small
parts, but their work was very credit
able.
The story Of the play is intensely In
teresting, there being a strong plo
watch is not lost sight Of for a momen
throughout the action Of tho perform
ance.
The production was elegantly
staged, the scenery Of the FIRST, thir,
and last act being unusually beaut
ful.
Mrs, Geo s PeddicoFd g shoppinI
in the city today
y H. .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
MRS. MARY ROGERS
PAYS PENALTY OF
HER CRIME
TRAP WAS SPRUNG AT lHl4 P. N.

WINDSOR, Vermont, Dec. S.-Mary
Mabel Rogers was hanged by the
neck until she was dead in the Wind.
sor prison this afternoon for the mur-
der of ner husband, Marcus Rogers.
The woman was pronounced dead at
1:2S o'clock, just fourteen minutes af.
ter the trap was sprung,
Without trace Of fear or show Of
any emotion Mrs. Rogers went to her
death quietly and calmly as she had
told Mrs. Durkee she would last night,
She made no statement or confession,
when given an opportunity before
the signal of death. She merely
nodded her head, indicating that she
was quite ready.
The march from the death cell be,
gan at six minutes past one O'Clock.
Mrs. Rogers had just concluded a
short religious service with Father
Delaney and when the tall forms Of
three deputy sheriffs apeared at the
cell door she turned to Mrs. Durkee
and said simply: 81 am ready to go,
Mrs. Durkee, and thank you for what
you have done"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
Died of Brain Fever.

Yesterday afternoon at Cooks Hos
pital occurred the death of John y
Summers, of Monongola county, al
ter an Illness Of brain fever. The re
maius were taken to Cunningham
morgue where they were prepared fol
burial and tomorrow Will he inferred
in the Summers churchyard.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
SENATOR MITCHELL DYING.

PORTLAND, oregon, Dec. g.
United stataa Senator John H. Mitch
ell lies at the point of death. Early
this morning his physiclons said he
might die at any moment. There is
no hope for recovery. He is uncon-
ssous.
PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. g.
Mitchell died 1t:45.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
New pruu Store.

DR.. T. ]. Conway has opened q new
drug store in the Kenyon Hotel build.
Ing on Madison street Everything Is
new and fresh and a complete line of
Christmas novelties will be found in
stock. Don't buy until you inspect
his goods.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
SCHOOL STATISTICS
Report For Third Month In The Public Schools
OF This City Makes Excellent Shove
ing Enrolment Increases.
SPECIAL FIGURES ON HIGH SCHOOL

The report Of the enrolment and als
tendance in the Public Schools ior
tAird month has been completed 81
the superintendent aud a very good
showing made as the following tabIa
Indicates
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08

The total enrolment Is well IN "a.
vance OF any former number
The attendance for the third month
is a little more than It was for the
previous months although the weather
has not been so favorable, The total.
enrolment in the elementary grades.
that is in all the schools below the
High School, is 4Ss, while the avers
daily attendance for the moath IN he
elementary schools was lta7
Tho eurollment shows that a nunI-
Der of families have moved out ot TIE
district since the opening OF the
schools, hut their places have beeI
promptly taken by new families NOV
ing in.
Notwithstanding the crowded condi
tions in many departments more Ell
cient work Is being done than ever BE-
fore. The men and women teaching
in the Fairmont schools are wen pre-
nared for their work and they are put.
ting forth their best efforts for the sue
cess Of the schools.
A large majority Of the teachers n
the grades are graduates Of normal
schools and schools of similar charac-
;,r, wkile all without exception have
had some special preparation for their
work.
A reading circle composed Of all the
teachers in the Falrmont Independent
district and those in the Palatine dis
trict meets-syery two weeks for pro
fessional study. Or. saDlns Common
Sense DidactIcs is being used as the
text at this time. A number Of grade
teachers meetings have been held and
topics bearing directly upon the work
of the various grades have been thor
oughly discussed
The High School.
In the past FIVE years the Fairmont
High School has graduated a young
people. OF these 10 were young men,
and rs we're young women, 1t Is al1
ways a matter Of interest to know
what graduates Of any school are DO
irg. While these young people have
hardly had time to show their fnIl
worth, they already indicate the trend
given to their lives by their higa
school education. The following stI-
tistics show what these young people
have done and are doing:
Boys who have gone further n
school, 10.
Girls who have gone further in
school, l2.
Total %.
Per cent, So
Total number who have gone TO col
lege or university, 10.
Per cent. %.
Boys now earning wages, 10,
Girls now earning wages,
Total. II.
Per cent, S6
\ Number in other schools al atpressnt
time, Il.
Per cent 81
/ Number engaged IN teaching
4 Girls at home not employed,
Girls who have magrled,
Boys Who bave married none
4 Graduates ialthls number who
Il The pra soit range q Wogl q
'lHir chool q own by lha,iolicE
asat lnalgailHg sps alIlaeer
4 y n y. KS ofI
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
rralna az oloae Toaether.

TWO freight trains sideswiped near
the scale house in the lower yards last
night about 1880 badly damaging a
few pieces Of rolling stock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08

Mrs, Howard Ogden went to Morgan,
town this afternoon toattend the u
W. G. A. Convention,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08

The thing You want for wrapping
Xmas gifts. Crepe paper napkins. We
have them, The Globe Store,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08

Caandlee Is now making Cabinet
Photos. all styles see display at s12
lliia street Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08

Z W. vIFgIaiau Vant AL
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08

WINDSOR, Vermont, December s.
Wracked by her own contending emo
tions, Mary Rodgers arose from her
sleepless cot this morning to live
through the few wretched hours of her
life and meet her death before the day
is near done on the gallows in Windsor
prison. PallId from fear which cluthes
at her heart at last she left her cot and
half reeled to the cell door, where she
watched the first gray'tlhts of morn
creep throughthe barred window at
the end of the corridor and as the
slawows fell more lightly on the whit
ened walls and the corridor began to
fill with light the woman knew the
final day had come. A half sob, catch
IF breath, 1t might have been, escaped
from her and she turned and placed her
bands in those of Matroh Durkee, who
had come to the cell early to be with
her when reused from troubled sleep.
No tears filled her eyes. She had
wept early in the night but the truth
Of her hopeless end had come to her at
last and burnt deep itself into her soul,
leaving her but poor miserable thing
for the execution for the law. Long in
to the night she had prayed with Faith
el Delaney who had gone to her when
she called. The physical exhaustion
from the silent struggle in her being,
came and she fell into an uncertain
sleep, robbIng her mercifully of the
horrible thoughts of the violent end by
the moose.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08
Her Last Morning.

Her Last Morning.
The session had fallen below the
gray and cheerless hills to the west
last night and the departing shadows
within the prison walls, had fed to
inky darkness when Mary Rogers,
standing at the grated cell door watch
ed the fading light die out for the las;
time in her life, turned to Mrs. Loukes,
the guard, and began to sob. 1t was
the first emotion she had shown since
she bade her mother farewell last Sat
urday.
Father Delaney was sent for as Su-
perIntendent Lowell feared there might
be sudden collapse. The priest came
and went to the woman's cell, Mary
Rogers brushed the tears from her
eyes and spoke a quiet greeting to
Father Delaney. The good priest
spoke kindly words of comfort to her
AID she made reply but her words
could not be heard as the LOukes had
retired to a far corner Of the cell.The
priest and the woman sank to their
knees and prayed.
The unusual night sounds in the
prison corridors were hushed for the
convicts knew it was Mary Rogers last
night on earth. The evening conver.
sation among the convicts in the cells
was settled to drowsy monotone.
Even the guards in their unceasiEg
rounds of the corridors tread silently.
The thought of a woman hanging from
rope until she struggled and strang-
led to death sobered the prison watch
rounds in their vigils.
Prepared Fer Death.
Mrs. Rogers grew calmer and Father
Delaney left the cell and went to the
guard room, where he was within call,
The woman spoke to Mrs. Durkee, the
prison n,atroa, Of the coming day and
told her that she was ready to meet
Iher death.
II know II must be md | am pre-
pared to die, she said, and then add
ed plaIntivelyl 'You do MT think they
wilI hurt me, do your"
mo, Mary, they VIII mot hprt, and i
.IWiIi not be long replied Mrs. Durlee,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08

Ilcantlnnad oA FonTlII -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-08

Mrs, Geo s Peddieord Is shopping
IN the city loday
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-07-19

a silver service, rich pieces in cut
glass, a handsome gold or silver
mounted detachable umbrella, lockets
and chains and other things too nu-
merous to mention which may be APP
propriate to numerous occasions will
be found at all times at Adams Jew
elry Store.
Have you forgotten the promise you
made the loved ones on their anniver-
sary or some special occasion, or the
promise to yourself to present them
with diamond, watch, necklace, sill
yer service or other article from the
jewelers.?
Ten cent cotton should afford that
watch you promised yourself Don't
put it off. Go to Adams Jewelry
Store at once.
OF course you want goods you can
depend on for all such occasions.
You don't have to worry about quail
ty or price if you come to US.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-07-19
CAUGHT ON THE CURBSTONE.

The Famous Little Pills, EARLY
RISERS cure constipation, sick head
ache, biliousness, etc. They never
grippe or sicken, but impart early rIs-
ing energy. Good for children or
adults. Sold by Dawson Drug Co.
DIR. A. j. Cato, vetenary sur
geon from Jefferson county, Kentucky,
will be in Dawson for awhile, ready
to treat all stock for any kind of CON
tagious diseases. Call at Hickey's
stables.
The enforcement of the nuisance
ordinance with special reference to
hog pens has been responsible for the
disposal of many pigs by Dawson
owners to parties out of the city.
-Strayed or Stolen-A tall setter
dog. Color, white and red. Answers
to name of "Lee." Any information
leading to his recovery will be appre-
ciated. A. J. CARVER.
Mr.. Statham of Dawson has been
in the city this week prospecting He
is thinking of conducting a livery
business here.-Cuthbert Leader.
The cool nights after these excess
sively hot days are very welcome,
There have been very few warm nights
this summer.
The merhants of Dawson will soon
be off to market. They will lay in
big stocks for this. falls trade.
Write to Stanley's Business Col
lege, Macon, Ca, for booklet desig-
mated "Success. 1t is free.
The town has taken on a regular
Saturday appearance since the con-
vening of city court Monday. :
-Fruitgrowers in Terrell county
say the peach crop has been prac-
teal failure.
Mr.. w. N. Kenney has gone to
Ft. Gaines to take position with a
laundry.
Rains have fallen throughout the
county generally during the past
week.
Mr.. Frank Everitt is entertaining
an eight pound baby girl at his home.
Summer goods of all kinds at and
below cost at McLain Bros. 81 Co.'S.
Several new structures will soon
be in process of erection in Dawson.
-Dawsonians are beginning to hunt
the summer resorts.
Don't Dawson grow
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-07-19
The Diamond Cure.

The latest news from Paris is that
they have discovered diamond cure
for consumption. If you fear consump-
ton or pneumonia it will, however,
be best for you to take that great REM
edy mentioned by W. T. MCGEE OF
Vanleer, Tenn. 81 had cough for
fourteen years. Nothing helped me
until | took DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption, coughs and
colds, which gave instant relief, and
effected a permanent cure" I'm
eoualed quick cure for throat and
lung troubles. At Dawson Drug Co.'S.
Price soc and $1OO, guaranteed. Trial
bottles free.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-07-19
RAINES sOLICITs SUPPORT
Dawson Candidate for Superior Court
Iudgeship Announces Candidacy
by a Letter to the Voters.

Judge A. NJ. Raines has sent to cit
liens of Terrell county and the other
counties in the Pataula circuit letters
in which he announces positively his
candidacy for superior court Judge
and solicits their support. He prom
ises if elected to discharge the duties
of the Office with frmness, justice and
impartiality, and points to his record
as judge of the city court of Dawson
as one evidence of his adherence to
these principles.
The following is the letter setting
forth his position for support and
pledge of conscientious administra-
ton:
"My Dear Sir; | am a candidate
for Judge of the Pataula circuit SUBJ
ject to the next primary. You know
my record as Judge of the city court of
Dawson and | trust that your con-
fidence in my ability and integrity is
such that you can give me your active
support and influence. If nominated
and elected | shall discharge the
duties of this high Office fairly and i'm
partially and with a due regard for
the rights and interests of the whole
people.
81 have received the mOsG encourag-
ing reports from the other counties of
the circuit, my campaign is in good
shape, and | have every assurance OF
success. | would like to have your
advice and will be pleased to see you
whenever convenient to yourself.
"With best wishes for your happi-
ness and prosperity l remain, yours
very truly, A. M. RAINES. -
Judge Raines is we'll and favorably
known politically and personally
throughout this section and during
the time he has been judge of the city
court of Dawson has discharged the
duties of that Office in an able and
impartial manner. Several prominent
attorneys are being mentioned in this
connection, from whom opposition to
Judge Raines will probably develop.