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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-06
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TWILL TEST TAX OF LEASE.
HoLps-MR. DILLON rs 5g
DEFENDANT.
iMorgantown Chronicle. J

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Hon. C.. W. Dillon, State tax com.
missioner, has written to George c.
Baker. Of this city, by his letter dated
May /, 1905, as follows:
George c. Baker.
Attorney.at-Law,
Morgantown, W. Va: +
Dear Slr-I have been informed
that the coal and oil people, who op.
pose the taxing OF leaseholds, intend
TO bring an Injunction suit at once
against myself as tax commissioner
and some personal property assessor
TO test our right to tax these inter.
ests, and that they will ask the court
Of appeals to give them a hearing
about the last OF May or first OF June.
II they do take this course, You as
attorney for your people, will have
an opportunity to be heard on the
question. will let you know when
the suit Is brought SO you viii have
plenty of time to make preparations
for brief and oral argument In the
case, II you desire to do So
Yours very truly
c. w. DILLON,
Tax Commissioner.
To this Mr.. Baker has replied, by
his letter Of yesterday, that it will
give him great pleasure, on behalf OF
the tax payers and home owners Of
Monongalia county, to appear before
the Supreme Court in any suit or pro
ceedlng which may be instituted rela
tive to- the taxation of leases ant
leaseholds for oil and gas purposes
Mr.. Baker, who has made a study
OF the taxation of this kind Of prop
erty, is eager and anxious to TAX,
hand on behalf Of the people, an,
to have this question settled by tn,
Supreme Court as soon as II can b,
done. In the meanwhile, under hi
instructions and by order OF the coun
ty court, the assessors OF this count,
are proceeding to make up complet
record Of all leaseholds and lease
hold property in the county, and vii
tax not only the fixtures on the leas
but the leases and Sleaseholds them
1 >
selves at their true and actual values
This means many thousands of do
lars added to the assessment in thi
county, which will greatly relieve tn
farmers and home owners of this par
of the State from bearing nearly al
the burdens of taxation.
If the Supreme Court shall sustain
the position taken by our fellow cit
zcns on this great question, It will ad,
many millions of property to tn,
wealth Of West Virginia, which hav,
wholly escaped taxation in the pas
or escaped for the most part. II h,
succeeds In sustaining the assess
ment on said properties held b,
leases for five years past, this mean:
sufficient money to build elegan
roads along the principal lines 0
travel Of the county.
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-06
THE POWER OF STEAM.
Many May See Bat 1t Takes Genius to
Realize.

Realize.
When James Watt saw the steam
causing the kettle lid to jump up and
down he said There must be power in
that steam that It can lift such o
weight" ssEF if.Est
There was. srs, $40 ..-
;. Millions prior to him had seen tho
same phenomenon and regarded It as
an, unexplained mystery. gS
Recent scientific research has put its
finger on the cause" Of Dandrufr. Fall
ing Hair. and consequent Badness, and
has unearthed tiny germ which eats
the life from the roots Of human hair.
Neworo's Herpicide destroys this
hair to its natural state.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 1oc, in
stamps for sample to The Herplcido Co.,
Detroit Mich.
E. A. Billngslea & Co., Special
Agents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-06
VERY LOW RATES
To the Society Of the Army of West
Virginia, Morsantown, W. Va,
May 3o-31, via Baltimore
and Ohio r. r.

Excursion tickets will be sold from
all stations in West Virginia to Nor.
gantown and return, May 80 and 81,
good returning until June list, at one
fare and a third for the round trip;
minimum rate so cents.
Call on ticket agents for details.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-06
THE WEST IRGlNIAN,S
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY

President Of the United States ny ~
Theodore Roosevelt, Of New York.
Vice President Charles W. Fair.
banks, Of Indiana.
Secretary Of state-John Hay. Of
Ohio.
Secretary of the Treasury-Lesile
NJ. Shaw, Of Iowa.
Secretary Of war-Wm. H. Taft, Of
Ohio. n
Attorney General-w. d. Moody. Of
Massachusetts,.
Postmaster General - George B.
Cortelyou, OF New York.
Secretary Of the Navy-Paul Nor.
ton. Of Illinois. sgE 4 rs. I,
Secretary Of the Interior Ethan
Allen Hitchcock, OF Missouri. ~ Y,
Secretary Of Agriculture-James
Wilson, Of Iowa.
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Victor H. 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-Melville W. Fuller.
Associate JustIces-John M. 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.
United States District courts-Th,
Northern District
Judge-Alston G. Dayton.
Clerk-Jasper z. Moore.
District Attorney-Reese Blizzard.
Assistant District Attorney-E. NJ
Showalter.
q. s. Marshal- Charles D. Elliott.
The Southern District.
Judge-Benjamin F. Keller.
Clerk-Edwin N. Keatley.
District Attorney-George W. Akin
son. 81.
Assistant District Attorney-Elliott
Northcott.
q. 8. Marshal-John K. Thompson
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-06
sEIer,ents Let Loose ln EurY.

II g reported by the train crews
coming into the city last evening
that q terrific storm resembling a
tornado or cyclone had passed
through the country over the West
Virginia and Pittsburg railroad yes
sterday. II suprooted the trees, un.
rooted houses, blew down outbulld.
ings, and swept away everything be.
fore it$inlthe line Of It's path. In the
meantime the lishtnings flashed, the
thunder roared and the rain poured
In torrents, adding to the fury of the
wild storm scene.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-06

United States Senators.
Stephen B. Elkins and Nathan B
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-06
S1They Are Civln' Together.

Alexander Patton and wife have
moved into the Bruce Bartholow
property on the corner Of Gufrey and
Merchant streets, Here they are put
ting In new furniture. and will enter
upon their first experience ID
house: keeping and try liyin', together
for they were recently married for
this purpose you know, and cannot
well avoid 1t; even though novel as It
may seem to them at first.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-06

For Saturday, Special, schenk's
Hams, at II IL cents. Armour's Star
Hams, Il cents. Mattingly's. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-06

During the electric storm Thursday
night the lightning burned out a few.
fuses IN the cable box on Water
street. but they were replaced yester-
day afternoon. ,.s II A
Mrs Maria Scott Of Raymond
street has gone5to $clarksburg, where
she vas called by the illness Of her
daughter. who is not expected to
survive.
Judge Lewis N. Tavener, Of Park.
ersburg. has secured hotel accommo.
dations3 in advance of his coming to
attend the Masonic gathering in our
city next week.
Steele, having withdrawn from
his active relations with the new
Hall g Steele Drug Co. on Water
Street is preparing to erect SO by
SIS feet three-story feed and livery
barn on Merchant street. Clark pro-
poses to show us what first. class
livery can do on this side Of the riv.
J err Watch forsit.
ID. a. Sprinkle received carload
Of lumber for his planning mill n=the
Industrial addition, which he was was
transferring yesterday. They are
getting all the work they can do out
there Of late and are projecting for
still greater things in the near fu-
: ture. " n h
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-06
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FRS Ward.
BY Our Regular. Correspondent.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ored by being chosen Great Pocahon.
ltas, or presiding officer Of the State,
while Mrs. Cora RACER was selected
for the position OF Outer Guard OF
the Great Council 1t is difficult to
determine which enjoyed their honor
most, the ladies upon whom they
were conferred, or. Mr.. Scott in get.
ting ahead that he might be the first
to herald their honored distinction.
In a Wretched Condition.
The account Of a pitiable brother
and sister, taken from Everson and
placed on the poor farm, from which
they afterward ran away together,
will be recalled by our readers. They
were found again Thursday, at the
West End spring near the round
house, where they had been since the
morning before. and lying out at night
in the rain and storm. The matter
was reported TO Detective Watson.
and when they were found by him al
Thursday noon, the woman was in
delicate condition, and nearly per.
ished, being scarcely able to walk or
stand and in need OF prompt medical
attention. A vehicle was procured
and they were brought into the city for
proper care and treatment. Their
conduct has been disreputable, and
the case pitlable, in that both are
weak minded, without home, friends,
or any means Of necessary support.
~ A Primrose Scare.
Maldon West OF Rosstown, drove
into the city yesterday with horse
and buggy. While remaining here
for business, the horse and buggy
were driven to White Day and back,
then tied up on Water street. Later
the Primrose Minstrels crossed the
bridge for parade on this side OF
the river, and as the band approached
the horse he would not stand for II
and began to rear and charge. Mr.
Schooley, the butcher, ran out and
held on to lin until the bride bi,
broke, when the horse wheeled and
started out Water street on a deat
run. clearing the way before him Of
men, women, children, everything
that was out, leaving clear track
Turning into East Park avenue he
made good time in effecting his es.
cape from the crowd that had offend
ed him, and babe a hasty farewell 10
the town. Tie last seen OF him as jhe
went over the out.of.town elevation,
he was still making speed to the best
of his ability In the direction of
home. The band at the head of the
parade Instantly stopped with the
first wild dash by the horse, and after
few moments counter-marched back
across the river quite satisfied with
the profound impression made at
first sight upon the horse, and the
last sight Of the fleeing horse made
upon them in turn. The horse while
ascending the grade towards Eas,
Park was met by Transfers who tried
to halt him but he eluded them by
leaving the street for the open graded
field, only to circle back again into
the street at the Park pavilion with
buggy and harness still intact, where
he, becoming tagged, was caught b,
T. NJ. Wilkinson and Brady Meredith
and tied up to await Mr.. West follow
ing on afoot, and so ended the Prim
rose Darade,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-06
Home From the Hospital.

Miss Nan Hamill, teaching for the
winter at Homestead, Pa, who had
been In the Pittsburg hospital, where
she nnd erwent an operation, has been
released for some days and came to
the city yesterday, where she will
spend Sa! few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. II. w. smouse, Of East Park
avenue, and @then go to Mountain
Lake Park.
Entitled to the Belt.
Sherman sapp, Of Diamond street,
succeede in landing a 10 pound cat.
fish yesterday morning, by means Of
"a throw.line. He had several hooks
ION the same line, upon one Of which
the fish was first caught by the
mouth but Just as he thought he had
IN IN possession, It broke loose the
hold upon ita and made wild dash
4 for liberty. In doing SO, however, the
lash of Its tall came nscontact with
I assecond hook which took deep hold
and held SIT fast until safely landed
thus showing that the tail hold Is as
good as SanyEif you only secure the
game thereby. Sherman came lug
going 1T across the bridge as though
very proud Of his catch, as he had 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-08
ACQUIRES CAR SHOT.
Purchase of Alabama Great Southern
 at Gu6sden.

Purchase of Alabama Great Southern
 at Gndsden.
 Gadsden. June 7.-The Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company has se- cured control of the old Elliott car shops in this city from the receivers of the Southern Car and Foundry Com pany, the deal having been finally closed today.
 Boaz the thriving village on Sand Mountain, on the N. c. & St L. Road, was the scene of a disastrous fire early Monday morning, in which two large stores were destroyed, together with their contents, and 6 great confiagra- tion was narrowly averted by hard work on the part of the citizens, as the town has no protection whatever from fire.
 George Mathis, a well-to-do and re- spected negro farmer of East Gadsden, who has heretofore borne a good repu- tation, was caught this morning by Of- ficers Singleton and OBannon at 4 machine plant with a two-horse load of pig iron and break beams, which he had stolen and was awaiting the ar rival of the employees to sell it to them
 Bob Knighton. the white prisoner who has five indictments to face on va rious charges. from petty larceny to attempted murder, was placed on trial in the City Court Monday on the charge of larceny and wa sconvicted in one case and given eight months on the chain gang and fined $50. In the sec ond case of larceny he was gwen nine months and fined $75. The other three cases were continued on account of the absence of witnesses. Knighton is desperate prisoner and has twice at tempted to escape from the county jail. in one instance having cut a hole large enough to permit his escape, when he was discovered. barely in time to prevent a jail delivery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-08
UNITED STATES COURT.
Judge ROuIhac Presiding ut Session in
 TuscaIOONn.

Tuscaloosa, June 7.-(Special)- United States Court was opened here yesterday morning, Judge Thomas R. Roulhac presiding. A large number of citizens were in attendance includ- ing all the members of the local bar. the counties included in this, the Western Division of the Northern Dis trict of Alabama. are as follows: Tus- caloosa, Green, Hale, Sumter. Pickens and Blbb.
 The Mayor of Tuscaloosa, F. G. Blair. has appointed the following citizens as delegates to the National Good Roads Convention to be held at Port land, Oregon, on June 24: General w. w. Brandon, E. N. c. Snow, William Toxey, Pete Clinton and R. R. Rodes.
 Invitations are being received from Greensboro announcing the engage ment of Miss Ethel Powers of that city to Horton Taylor. The marriage Is to occur at the Methodist Church there on the 21st of June. Miss Powers has d host of friends here.
 The Tuesday Evening Card Club was delightfully."- entertained last evening at the home of Mrs. Norheet Harris by Miss Abbie G .Searcey. The ladies' prize was won by Mrs. Battle Searcey, while Walter Gully captured the gentle mans. Refreshments were served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-08
BLOCTON.
Court COnvenes With Heavy Docket.
 \ Shooting Affray,

Centerville. June Special )-The jury term of the County Court of the Blocton division convened on Monday last with very heavy docket There were from ten to twelve convictions and three acquttals during the term. The court closed Tuesday night.
 Monday evening while w. E. Reed, a non union miner. and his wife were walking along the street in Blocton they were met by Tom Bryant. union man, who without a word having passed between the parties as he got opposite Reed pulled his pistol and shot him. Bryant ran. It is not thought that Reeds wound Is q serious one, as no bones were struck. Tuesday after noon when it was found that Reeds wounds were not serious Bryant sur rendered to Sheriff Crawford and was released under a bond of $1, ,00O for his appearance to wait the action of the next grand jury.
 The crop prospects have materially frightened during the last ten days or two weeks and instead of too much rain in this section of the country We are suffering for lack of rain
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-08
IN HOBsoN's HONOR.
Enjoyable Barbecue Is Given Near
 Greensboro.

En1Oy1blc BarDecue ls CiFen NcuF
 Greensboro.
 Greensboro, June 7.-(Special )-One of the most enjoyable events of the week in honor of Captain and Mrs. R. F. Hobson was the barbecue at Mo- nette's lake yesterday. seventeen miles west of Greensboro, given by MT. and Mrs. Edward L. Kimbrough at their handsome ante-bellum residence, three miles distant The Kimbroughs enter tained twelve guests the night previous. Tuesday morning forty guests from Greensboro joined the party and pri- vate car from Birmingham containing sixteen arrived at q station nearby and were driven over in carriages. Among the Birmingham party were B. l.. Mus grove, John Mcqueen, Wilson Brown, MT. and Mrs. Richard Randolph and Mrs. Harry Matthews.
 The day was perfect one and the barbecued meats and everything else good one could imagine was most abundant and well served.
 Mrs. Hobson was, of course, the cen- tre of attraction. and charmed every one by her cordial, vivacious manners and ready wit. More than one was heard to compliment the captain on having married real Southern girl"
 MT. and Mrs. Kimbrough did just the proper thing in giving so unique an entertainment as a barbecue, since 1t was the very first the bride had ever attended.
 Mrs. Henry Young entertained more than hundred guests to meet Miss Martha Young of New York yesterday from to o'clock p. m. Miss Young s friends were delighted to welcome her home, and glad to find her looking so well. She was most becomingly attired in a white crepe reception gown, trimmed in real lace.
 Miss Young will remain here one month and then return to the home of her adoption.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-08
ENJOYABLE SOCIAL AFFAIR.
Debut Reception at Thompson Home in
 TuSkegee.

Tuskegee, June 7.-(spuecial) )-The most enjoyable social affair of many seasons in Old Tuskegee was the debut reception of last night given by MT. and Mrs. M. M. Thompson to their daughters, Misses Mary. Louise and Bessie.
 The. entire graduating class of the A. C. F. College was invited to attend the reception and spend the night at the home of the young hostesses, but only about two-thirds of the class of twenty-five stayed over to the recep- tion. The Thompson home is q hand some one and the decorations were ar ranged as. only a woman of Mrs. Thompson's taste can conceive. Deco rations and refreshments were in the 1905 class colors, white and green. Ev- cry one who attended the reception de- clares it a success.
 The girls were all fresh, pretty and witty.
 This afternoon. w. N. Thompson has extended his invitation to the guests of last nights reception to a barbecue which will be given in the beautiful grove nea rhis home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-08

thes residence of the president. Mrs Morris Stern.
 The question of building a hospital was discussed by several present. A committee composed of Messrs E. E. McCarty, Louis Mayer. and E. J. Glider was appointed to select a site, ascer- tain the cost and report at the next meeting.
 pr. J. D. Lee returned yesterday from q short visit to Mobile.
 John J. King, of Consul. visited friends here this week.
 Hon. George w. Taylor is at Montauk Lake, N Y, attending the peace con ference.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-08
VIII Hna Dinnnnenred.

Boston Juno 6.-The last will of the late J. Montgomery Sears, Bostons largest taxpayer, wnich disposed of an estate of about $25.OOO.OO0, has disap-- peared. MT. Sears's attorney turned the document over to him, 1t is stated several months ago after it had been executed and attested, but though previous will executed many years ago has been found the family has been un- able to discover the slightest trace Of the document.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-08
GRASS VERY TROUBLESOME.
Some Cotton Has Had to be EntireIy
 Abandoned.

Demopolis. June 7.-(Special)- Ut is learned here that the grass has gotten so far ahead of the farmers in this vicinity that in many sections large tracts of cotton are being abandoned because 1t is impossible to clear the grass out, and the little cotton in such places mas been smothered. and very little of 1t Is alive
 The contract for putting down the cement walks in and through the pub .ic square was awarded to William HbI- comb and he will have the work well under way in q few days.
 Mrs. Dora Munroe has just completed neat cottage on Capital Street
 manager Henry w. HaydenT of the Braswell Theatre. has lust (returned from New York where he weRt to book attractions for the coming season.
 The uHseed Charities held Ia very im- portant meeting yesterday afternoon at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-08
Taking Nerroes, PInces.

Kansas City, June 6.-Non- unloh white mer are taking the places of the striking negro bod carriers of this city. Contractors anxious to complete con- tract work in time to avoid the for fetture of their bonds are employing white men who came here en route to Kansas harvest fields.
 No violence has been attempted by the striking bod carriers, but the com tractors demand police protection.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-08
PHONE I! |E4E E|||||I|||I "

Sheppard, Helen Clarke, Bessie Kelly and Mrs. R. H. Clarke. The first guest prize, a book was won by Mrs. Luce, the second by Miss Kelly; the first club prize, a bottle of Hudnut's violet water, by Miss Adele Batre, the second, necklace, by Miss Ethel Hodgson, and the consolation by Mrs. N. R. Richards. The club will meet next Wednesday with Miss Clara Cary.
 The marriage of Miss Josephine Lou ise Nichols and MT. John Catchett Lo- gan took place yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the home of the bride's brother and sister. Mir and Mrs. Thom- as O'Connor. Miss Katherine Duggan, and little Juanita O'Connor were the only attendants, entering to the we'd ding march played by Miss Benz on the violin and Miss Hurley on the piano. Rev. Father Shaw performed the cere- mony Duchesse roses were carried by the bridesmaids and were combined with Marguerites In the decoration of the room. The bride was loveliest of all. in a sheer white gown trimmed in fine embroidery and bouquet of Duch- esse roses. A reception followed the ceremony and at S:45 MT and Mrs. Lo- gan left for bridal trip to Washing ton and New York. On their return they Will i've dl the nome UT lIc hlSSSS Thurber.
 Miss Florence Hayward arrived to- day from Pass Christian, where she has been spending some weeks and joined her mother who has been in Mobile two weeks renewing acquaintance with old friends. Mrs. and Miss Hayward left tonight for St. Louis
 MT and Mrs. Charles Gazzam expect to leave tomorrow for Seattle, Wash, to spend the summer with their son and daughter. In the fall they will go to New York to visit their daughters, Mrs. George Hurd and Mrs. Richard Hurd.
 Mir and Mrs F. E. Dewey left yes terday for the North to the regret of the friends made during their two years residence in this city.
 Work has been begun on the Shaw han residence on Government Street,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-08
Society Events.

The Discards reduced In number put augmented by few of bridge-loVers' met yesterday with Miss Morris Clarke, The battle of the bridge was fought by Mesdames P. J. Acker. Rhett Goode' " HI Monk. IT,. M. r. Kirkbride, Nor wood Richards. H. T. Inge, Walter Gun ningham. G. Nj. Luce, J. T. schley, E
 NJ Robinson. Holcombe Quill. E, J, Buck and Misses Adele Batre, Ethel Hodgson, Amanda Moore. Thea Williamson kittI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-08
A STEAM CLEANING.

Removes All Grease, Dirt, OdOrs and
 Germs from Clothes.
 The steam cleaning process employed by Holts Dye Works removes every foreign substances from a garment and leaves 1t as fresh and clean as a new piece of cloth. adv.