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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
PAID PENALTY
ROBERT MATHLEv HANGED At
oWENsBoRo. KY THIS MORN
ING FOR NUMBERING JAMES
oREosoN- a
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owENsBoRo. KY, July 7---Robe,5.
Mathley was hanged in the JAN yard
here this morning. When he unr
aroused at four o'clock by Dnpa1y
Sheriff Abel, a small stream OF bIaot
was noticed trinkling down his huux
and the bed clothing was aaturatzd-
The prisoner had attempted TO .>hsai
the gallows by cutting the artery IL
his left wrist with the nails Of II,
right hand. The wound was Snail
and the artery had not been rrarhcd.
The wound was hastily bandaged. anx
at sunrise tae prisoner was conducted
to the scaffoid. He made brief stats
ment in which he did not refer to his
crime, Sbut said that one OF the VII
nesses had sworn his life away An
the black cap was. adjusted the priz
oner trembled violently. and had 10
be supported untii the adjustments
were made.
The crime for which Robert Mathie5
was executed was committed June &c
1904. He killed Miss Emma wa.kinz
AT the same time ne killed James
Gregson. but he was mot tried for sic
latter crime. Miss Watkins came to
Greensboro and secured employment
as a housekeeper for Mathley. =
widower and prominent bushes
man, the inmates OF which were In.
grandmother and two small children.
| Within a few weeks hcr emrioyn1'
wished 10 make her his wife. and shc
asked the advice Of her cousin. Iame
Gregson.
Gregson advised her not to marry
Mathley, but TO leave the house. q
once for her own safety. She did 80
on the day before she was uaurdcn1d.
going to the home Of Mrs. WIN War
rem. Gregson's sister.
Mathley went to warren's home ana
demanded admission. The sonu.z
were alone and dared no, refnsr.
Mathley demanded that the girl V,
with him and marry him. She refns
ed. and he swore she would berone
his wife or be buried. Later Gregzn
came 70 the Warren home, and ID -
ter went to the front door TO rars
him. Mathiey followed Mrs. wa1rtz.
and when the front hall was reached.
he drew HIS pistol and shot Grer1a,.
through the abdomen. Then turnrr
upon Miss Watkins he shot NJ
| thEouga the heart. The girl dp;d ~
stantly, while Gregson lived until thf
next morning
Last month Mathley sent a letter y.
a woman Of the town asking her &c
procure saws to enable hzn,tosesss<.
The letters were intercepted aud .A1
plot failed. Two weeks ago he ruae1
a murderous attack on The jaiIer. tni
was oyerpowered
Mathiey feigned insanity from M
time Of his trial. and before his ar
cution he was examined by phszk
clans who pronounced him sane.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
SOCIETY
HAN Ride.

A merry party Of young folks went
to Fairmont Friday evening on a hay
wagon, Those in the party were Miss.
cs Gypsy and Gladys Heston. Florence
wilfong and Emma Hood, Messrs.
Wells, Page Heston, L. II. Watson,
Frank and Ralph willfong. Joe Wood.
And they. say it was the "timesof their
ives."-opekiska Letter TO Morgan
town Post.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
Gales POWERS
Gains vietory-united States Jo1se
Says the Federal Court Has 10
risdiction In His Case
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NASHVILLE, KY. July 7.-calrk
Powers, under sentence OF death a,r
alleged completely in the assassin..
ton of Governor Goebel, gained a ~
tory here today. Judge Cochran. n.
the United States District con,<.
handed down decision holding thai
the federal court has Jurisdiction IL
the Powers case. Powers attorneys
have made hard fight to hare he
case removed from the State courts
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
Twiliqht Game.

A hot game of BAH may be expect.
ed at the fair grounds at G.so this
evening When the Coal Company lines
up against the Fairmont Avenue team
in the Y. NJ. C. A. series. The game
viii be quite family affair. three
pairs of brothers being slated to mix
it up with each other. Mr.. Burns Car
rell and Mr. Milton Bejach viii do
the umpiring.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
Thimble Club Entertained.

The sicilian Thimble Club was en-
tertained last evening by Miss Ger,
trude Waters. at her home in the
First ward. An enjoyable evening
was spent by the ladies, and dainty
refreshments were served. The next
meeting of the club VIII be held at
the home of Miss Betty Wiley. on
Raymond street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
Miss Watson Entertalns.

Miss Elizabeth Watson entertained
a number of Young ladies at tea last
evening at her nome on Fairmont ave.
nue.. in,honor of her guest, Miss Kauff-
ran. Of Des Moines, Iowa. After tea
they we're Joined by number OF gen.
tlemen and the evening hours were
spent in dancing. About fifty guests
enjoyed The hospitality Of the hostess.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
PLUMBING Shop Moved.

H. c. Brooks has moved his rl1nn-
ing establishment from the Wassn-I
Hotel basement to the second floor Of
Thomas A. Anltmans machine sho5
on Virginia avenue. between Nintz
and Tenth streets.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
New PostmIas,s,e.rs.

WASHINGTON. d. c. July ~
Grant Smith appointed postmaster at
Central Station, Doddridge county,
Ivice-william S. Jones removed. Clark
Collins at Fourteen Lincoln county.
Ivlce-James w Sias. deceased. irwin
H. Gould, at Loda Webster county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
THE POWER OF STEAM.
Many May See hut II Takes Geniu. 70
Realize.

When James watt saw tho steam
down he said There must be power in
that steam that It can lift such .
weight"
There was.
Millions prior to him had seen the
an unexplained mystery.
Recent scientific research has put its
nnger on the cause" Of Dandrufr, Fall
iug Hair. and consequent Badness, and
has unearthed q tiny germ which eats
Newbro's Herpicide- destroys this
germ and consequently restores the
hair to Its natural state.
Sold by leading druggists Send ioc. In
stamps for sample to Tho Herpicido Co..
E. A. Bnlingslea & Co., Special
Agents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
.FuneraI serxIess To.Morrow.

Funeral services over the remains
of Helen Christina Ice, the seven
months-old- daughter Of MIR. and Mrs.
George Ice. Will be held tomorrow
morning at the family residence at
nine o'clsck The remains Will be
taken to BarracIrilIe and laid to rest
in the Ice cemetery
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
Rirthday Party.

Master Hupp Larsh is entertaining
a number of his young friends this af.
ternoon at his home on Locust avenue.
The occasion IL Master Hupp's fourth
birthday. and his young friends are
Joining in the celebration in a royal
manner.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
AUTOMOBILES TO
. az DECREASE SPEED
tcontinued From First pase.)


tiun that they pay the extra tax Of
$3.50. and that IL they still refused to
pay the tax their licenses would be
revoked. The motion was unanimous.
~ carried.
Under suspension Of the order of
business the automobile speed ordi.
nance was passed unanimously.
~ An ordinance looking to an in
crease of the tax on female dogs was
read, but no action taken.
Amendments TO the ordinances re-
latfhg to the keeping of houses OF i'll.
repute, to running gambling devices,
to The employment of minors, and to
carrying dangerous weapons, were re.
ferred to the ordinance committee.
z Street Commissioner Richardson
was directed to sen the crop of rye
growing on the city,s property near
the pest house.
City Solicitor Stanley reported that
the rights of way for the sewer line
up Coal run were, with one exception
practically secured, and that the one
remaining was in fair way to be ar
ranged for, and that the work might
be commenced without delay.
Is Attorney NJ. W. Ogden appeared on
Ebehalf of Ernest Sherwood and j. 8
Pitzer and protested against the new
water rate for barbershops. No &C
E!ton was taken.
F. The hands of the clock pointed tc
ten and the council adjourned sine
die.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07

Mrs. G. G. Benson. who s~allorc1
q pin seyeral. days ago, which canse<
her rather. serious trouble. IS nov
much better. and It IS Thought she III
have fnlly recovered in a few dsck
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
outing at Traction PARK.

A number OF young people are en-,
joying an outing at Traction Park this
afternoon. Well flied lunch baskets
accompanied the crowd and q merry
time is assured.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07

Miss May Manley Hall is entertain
ing a few young ladies this afternoon
at cards at her home ION Alexander
Place. ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
Only Slightly Injured.

Mr.. waitman T. Menear. who fell
from a tree yesterday morning, is
resting well to-day. and 1t is thought
that his injuries are SLIGHT
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07

Mr.. ]. P. Michael, of Pawpaw dis
-trict, was one of our pleasant business
callers today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07

An OF the latest teleg1apnie ana
local news win be found in the wsn
virgipiap.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
Opera House Restaur.nt.

The Opera House Restaurant has
opened up again and win serve its
customers az usual in firstclass style.
II for both ladies and gentlemen.
ALvA HAWKINS,
Manager. I
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07

? Opportunities 70 buy at an advant-
-ase-are as important as are opportu,
mites to sell at an advantage. Adver-
Using brings you the latter-readins
the ads. brings you the former
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07

Twobase hit-Wiliie.
Sacrifice hits--Mllt Montgomery.
Gamer, B. Montgomery, 2.
Stolen beses-M. Montgomery. Core.
Hit by pitched ball-B. Montgom.
cry, Swartling.
Bases on bails-or Miller. 2; of
Jackson, 2. =
Struck out-By Miller. 4; by Jack
son, /.
Passed ball-wharton.
umpire-Purman.
Attendance-50o.
Time of game-1;iO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07

Cumberland and Frostburg are bat.
Ting 1t out at the latter place TO.
day. Stub Brown and Stats Reeder
are the opposing pitchers. cumber.
land still leads the league good one
hundred points.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07

Nick Maddox, pitching for Pied
mont yesterday broke all records in
the Creek League by shutting Frost.
burg out without lift or run.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
SPORTING NEWS
The Brooxlyn National Leaguers
play at Cumberland July 2s.

Charley wayman left this morning
for Wheeling. He win go TO Wash.
ington for the Falrmont game to.mor.
row.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07
WANT COLUMN !
Do You Know What We wantR
Several Short Ads" at
One Cent Per Word.


WANTED-Room and board by young
man in private family. Address A..
Care West yirginian. Il
LOST-No. 3 Eastman Kodak, ,. and
10. Station; Under will be rewarded ly
returning the same to this office 3
'WANTED-;l.ady or gentleman OF fair
education to travel for Arm of s2hq, !!
600 capital. SALARY sl.oT2 per, year
kayable weekly. Expenses advanced,
Address Geo. G. CLOVIS, Fairmont.
W, Va.
XhNTED-Six good carpenters;
wages three dollars per day. Apply
-Mclyer & Piei, Simpson, W. Va ~
FOR sALE-six-room house and lot
on alley, near jackson street. Apply
ITO E. G. Carpenter. TX
WANTED-Y Young man over twenty
years OF age. to do canvassing. Good
chance for promotion. Apply eight
p. NJ, j. Thompson, Watson Hotel.
WANTED Light one horse wagon;
must be cheap. Address G. w. Largh-
lin, Fairmont. r. R. No. 2.
FOR RENT Basement room, front
ing on Parks avenue, under Citizens
Dollar Savings Bank.
FOR RENT-A few choice office
rooms IN the new Peoples Bank build.
ing. Apply at the Peoples Bank. -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07

TsIk VIE JulnkIns q MIehasl.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07

FOR RENT Basement room, 'front.'
ing on Parks avenue, under Citizens
Dollar Savings Bank.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07

WANTED-Light one horse wagon;
must be cheap Address G. w. Largh-
lin, Fairmont. r. R. No. 2.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07

FOR SALE Six-room house and lot
on alley. near jackson street. Apply
ITO E. c. Carpenter. *
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-07

XhNTED-Six good carpenters;
wages three dollars per day. Apply
.Mclyer & Piel, Simpson, W. Va. 10
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-09-08
PLENTY DOWN TIE STATE

The inhahitan+- ~ 4 sl,qt
Hes round hDUl. .an n s
the KankaEee Renuhl can. aaxo swe.-
tered and stewedh for six weeks. but
they do not mind it, because the con
ditions that have made them feel mis-
cradle have given them the biggest
corn crop that they have ever been
blessed with.
\ The good lord seems to be doing ali
he can to fill the ears of corn today.
and, ID fact. every day this season, .
remarked Uncle Steve Moore to Re
publican representative, and Uncle
Steve simply voiced the popular belief.
Kankakee knows what a big corn
crop means and II the days have been
roasting and the nights almost in
sufferable In the Illinois corn belt, the
inhabitants have been sustaind through
the trying ordeal by the remembrance
that when the corn crop Is harvested
the larders will be filled, new addi
| liens will be built to houses and barns,
and, as the Republican puts ii, the
L &
| farmers and merchants viii be buying
automatic piano players and yellow
automobiles.
~ does not matter much now that
the weather has grown cooler. In fact
II y better 50, because there are fairs
and races and Chautauquas In prog
4 ress everywhere down the state, and
\ II IS a relief % the illinois farmer. who
has been watching the dollars accnmn
lating in his corn field from day u
Iday for the last two months. to gs
4 away and relax, especially II he hal
sold dis crop n the field and desires t.
mingle with the throng before he in
vests his profits in an automatic piano
player or yellow automobile.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-09-08
CONGRESSIONAL PAY

It is taken for granted that there
will be movement made to increase
the pay of members of congress, and
the usual arguments will be used. one
of the principal cnes being that men
of great ability cannot afford TO serve
in congress for the salary that is now
paid to members.
II is true that a great many men Of
ability do not serve, and that some
who are serving are not of the kind
that the people Of the different states
ought to send. But whether is is be-
cause of the salary pati or not is an
open question.
AS a rule. we believe it may De
stated that the majority are getting
|all they are worth.
In This connection the fact that the
salaries of the members of the Ca
na3ian parliament have recently been
raised is quoted. Under the new law
Canadian members receive s2,500 a
year, or half the sum that is paid to
American congressman
But there are perquisites that the
congressman gets in this country tina.
hrs Canadian brother Goes not get
For Instance, the members Of CON
gress receive twenty cents a mils for
going to ana returning from the CAPT
n AS the congressman as rule
travels on a PASS fir, III the railroad
x rpanies. this e SO maca pure oonus
Ess.i If he pays his fare ii lsesa't
cost him over three cents a mile. so
h~ :, the gtAe ID the -i'-s Of seven
teen cents mige tar the 'rayeTr,g
that he does.
Under the rules of the Canadian par
lament the member who is absent
from his post cf duty is docked fif-
teen dollars day. If such a rule pre-
vailed in this country it would make
a big difference with great many OF
the congressman who are so conspie-
uously absent greater portion of the
session
Take 1t all In all, it may be stated
that the American congressman, at
least until the standard of qualifica.
tion is raised is receiving every cent
that he is entitled.
Some men manage to get rich on
this salary.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-09-08
RUSSIA PuNIsHEp-JAPAN Ex.
Allied

The treaty Of peace between Russia
and Japan has been signed. The
terms Of 1t are substantially those
published a week ago. They have
been discussed in every part of the
world.
Russia gained the points for which
her ENJOYS contended, but Japan has
gained all that she fought for in war.
Russia loses all that her enterprise
and expenditures won for her In the
lLiaotiing peninsula. She has lost her
open ports on the Yellow sea, has lost
the southern outlet for her great 81
berlan railway, has lost control OF
Manchnrih and Influence In Corea.
While Russia has lost 80 much that
was necessary to the development oi
her resources and the extension Of hel
influences, while she has lost militar,
and naval prestige, Japan has advanc
Cd to the rank 81 "a great world pow
q. has enlarged her ficid or influence
has increased her military and nava
prestige and has done what no Eu
rdpesn power cared to undertake.
bAs set Ruasia back twenty-five year,
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-09-08
cAiRo's RETAIL TRADE.

The improvement in no line of bus
ness in this city is more marked and
appreciated than in the retail sores
Few cities in the state outside of Chi
cago has more moderately eqippe,i as
sortment of merchandise. Conditions
are such as to permit he handling of
merchandise on good scale of profit
and to give Cairo value as trade
center which benefits all concerned.
The fall season is now fairly usher
ed in Times are good: the farmers
crops are assured, and in some of
the products will be ecora-breaking
and consequently the disposit on OF the
people is toward buying freely.
The retail merchants of Cairo should
take advantage OF these conditions to
the full limit Let the residents OF
the nearby towns and villages. as well
MS the farming communities be fully
informed Of the reail market advant-
ages of this city. and the favorable
prices al which goods of all kinds
can he obtained The best way Ia do
this Is to advertise literally Id ths
newspapers. The Bulletin Ii an un
equalled medium for this purpose. fts
I circulation not only covers the city but
the territory tributary thereto, and
II is read by the people who purchase
their supplies In Cairo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-09-08
Worse Then an EIephan,.


You've heard of the fellow who
won an elephant in lottery and be-
came bankrupt trying to feed the
beast" said one Of the quarantined
ones az tho Central Station last night.
Well know of equally as bad a
ease up in Kalamazoo
"A Young man earaing SEQ a month
recently won sf.400 automobile. lie
is desperate over the outcome Being
2 thrifty young man VITA good sense.
his business conscience will not allow
him to sell the automobile for less
than its value. He was offered 81.
600 for Il. but to sell at such a price
would be losing s400
He received a notification to remove
the automobile from the show window
where il had been exhibited. The re.
moval would cost him $50 and he ha,i
had to pay for his laundry that week.
He consulted a chauffeur about driv-
ing the thing over TO garage for him,
should he be able to raise the $50. but
the chauffeur told him 1t would cost
him 81 an hour for his services.
Then he went despondently to the
garage and asked the man what he
would charge to take care OF the ma.
chine shonil he be able to raise the
$50 10 take il ont of the window and
a dollar or two for the chauffeur. The
man named something like s25
month. Finally the young man who
had won the automobile with pair
of shoes went to Interview the keep
er of a motor repair shop and inquired
OF him what il might cost to keep his
automobile in repair should he be able
70 raise the $50 to remove it from the
window, 81 fer the chauffeur to drive
It to the garage, ana So month TO
Keep il at the garage until he had
learned to drive II.
''Oh anywhere from $40 to $50
month. said the repair shop man.
The young man. at last report had
mysteriously disappeared and his
friends are insisting upon dragging
the river for his body.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-09-08
Put IN Plain United States

1t was In a case before the Supreme
court Of Maine party had sued the
Boston K Maine railroad to recover
damages for personal injuries The
company's attorney. Mr. Yeaton, was
examin ng the plaintiff, rather illit-
crate man from one of the rural dis
tricts. and was endeavoring, appar-
entity, TO confuse him.
Did You say an abrasion Of the
titia?" he asked
The witness stared heIplessly at his
questioner.
81 say" again ventured the attorney
was there confusion of the scina9"
The witness was ready to collapse
when his attorney, Lawyer Copeland
who had voice like a megaphone.
cred ont: He wants 0 know did he
bark his shin: Boston Herald
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-09-08
FACTS AND FANCIES
AZ q Noise.

As to Noise.
How many unheard sounds are con
stantIy occurring. remarked the front
porch philosopher AT every moment,
day or night, under any conditions,
there are myriads of noises being
made, but it is only when one pays
strict attention that many are able TO
be heapl. The rest are passed be-
cause the mind is occupied with other
matters. This idea occurred TO me
lbs evening, when, apparently. every
i hg was quiet A moment before
was not conscious that any noise was
beiHb made, but as soon as the at
tention was fixed, | was astonished
at the multitude of sounds. A few
Of the noises being made simultane-
ously were the tap OF foot on the
stone pavement across the street, the
buzz OF an electric car as it climbed
the hill two block away, the laughter
OF children at play around the corner,
the shrek Of freight engine whistle,
more than mile in the distance. the
chirp of cricket on tree in the yanl,
and the ring Of bell, very far on.
All these at time when the silence
would have been thought almost per-
feet.
The tick of a clock is perhaps the
best known example of the sounds
that are unheard. II may be ever so
loud, but the occupants Of a home will
not be aware OF it's presence unless
they listen intently. In the same way.
one can become accustomed to almost
anw noise. Even boilermakers are
unconscious OF the din they are Great.
ing, cnce they are interested in their
work. Let those who are not con.
WINGED Of these facts try the expert
ment and they will be astonished nj
the volume Of 7unheard sound, and
the thousands Of parts into which ii
IL snbdiyided"
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-09-08
THE DAILY JINGLE
Why We Dread Il.

Ere long the frosty mornings
VIII come to nip the trees.
And we viii stand and SILVER in
The early morning breeze.
We hate to see he autumn,
Come creeping on, somehow
We have so very many cold
And frosty people now.
Ere long in tinted forests
Where leaves are splendid all.
Where squirrels scamper through tht
trees,
The ripenad nuts will fall,
We hate to think about it.
Il wearies us. somehow
We have SO very many strange
And NIFTY people now.
st Louis Post-Dispa Oh.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-09-08
One Of Reeds. Stories.

The late Thomas B. Reed used to
ell the following DR.. Reed of Iul an
apolis, who was in congress at one
time was opening the Sunday morn
ing service at his church with the
usual prayer While he was in the
midst Of the prayer a stranger enter
I'd the church and took a seat far
back
Dr.. Reed was praying in low voice,
and the man in the rear, after strain
ng his ears far a VIII lie, called ont.
Pray louder Dr. Reed. can't hear
you"
Dr.. Reed paused, opened his eyes,
rested on the man in the rear, then
he said. II was not addressing you,
sig, vas speaking to Coz. n" Breton
Woods hugle.