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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-14
TWO killed
And Seven Seriously Injured In Col
Iision at steeer Illinois.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 1.-two men
were killed and seven seriously in
jured in a collision between a Chica-
go and Eastern Illinois southbound
suburban train and a passenger train
from st. Louis, at steger, Illinois,
this morning. The dead:
JAMES LYKE, engineer suburban
train, Chicago.
GEORGE EPSTEIN, passenger, in
smoking car of ST. Louis train, Chi
cago.
The injured;
John Miller, Chicago Heights, Ill.
Charles Horn, Crete, Ill,
Ferdinand Heyn, Chicago.
James Crooks, Chicago.
Dwight I. Wood, Chicago.
Brakeman A. Gilmore, Chicago.
Engineer F. H. Ross, Chicago.
1t is claimed that the accident was
due to an open switch directly in
front of the Steger station, which Is
twenty-nine miles from Chicago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-14
"SGOTTY" IN new YORK
THE sMAsHER OF RAILROAD
RECORDS VISITS THE ME-
TRoPoLIs OF THE EAST.

NEW YORK, July 14.-Walter
Scott, smasher of railroad records,
and nigh flyer from out of the west,
known more Familiarity as "Scotty,"
blew into our midst this morning on
the Twentieth Century Limited from
Chicago. Dressed in blue serge suit
and leading his now famous yellow
dog by piece of string, "scotty' hit
it up for, the blazing trail Of Broad
way.
where's your cash?" asked one of
the crowd that gathered at the Grand
Central station.
"All here" said "scotty," slapplng
his right pants pocket. while couple
Of crooks in the crowd began to shed
tears of real Joy, and a crowd of
thirsty ones, who had heard that
"Scotty" would turn the breweries
loose, hunt out their tongues in an
ticipation. "Scotty' had hardly left
the train before he was lassoed, dog
and all, and bundled by newspaper
men in cab, which was quickly con-
stituted into Seeing New York"
coach. "scotty" said he did not have
any baggage, but the reporters prom
ised him he would have enough to
carry before night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-14
CHINA is BECOMING AGTIVE
PROPOSED PEACE NEGOTlRIll s

as an expert IN the Russian alld
Chinese methods Of diplomacy ailg
man who has been prominently iiell-
tihed with the official negotiations
tween the two governments. " is be
Ileved that his skill In intrigue
business acumen is ascrlbed In
great measure the securing ot vast
and valuable Chinese concessions Tor
Russia. He is an ex-presldent Of tlie
Russo Chinese bank at Pekin; His
name has been mentioned ct 81 PEI
tersburg as probable peace commits
sloner. and he has already been ees
lecteI as one OF the experts who is
to aid the pIenipotentlaries IN their
deliberations here.
The advantages that would accrue
to Russia by reason Of Clliua's direct
connection with the negotiations are
apparent The Gear has q twenty.lige
year lease OF that portion of Lino
Tung Peninsula comprising Port
thur and Dalny. The Manehurian
branches of the Siberian railway ere
Russian concessions 1t Us belieyea
that the Japanese demands viii ii
clude both OF these.
It is stated positively here how
er. that Japanese win unalterabls ~
pose any representation by chine
tne peace conferences. Asnrane
have been given that Chinese Int
ests will be amply sateguaFded by the
Japanese plenipotentIaries.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-14
w. 8. BLACK
Resigns as Chief Clerk to the General
Manager of the FaIrmont Coal
Company.

Mr.. W. 8. Black has resigned his
position as chief clerk to the general
manager of the Fairmont Coal Com
pany. Mr.. Black has been with the
company nearly ten years, having en-
tered It's employ in 1895 as stenogra-
pher and bookReeper. Mr.. Black re-
signed to go in busIness for himself
lie has a firstsciass opportunity IN
New York city. It Is said and u now
in. New York maidng preparations 70
establish himself in business there.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-14
ANOTHER SCANDAL
TosAcco GROWERS AssoctA
TloN SAY THAT FALSE
PORTS HAVE BEEN N ADJ.
(By PubILshers Pfessl

LEXINGTON, KY, July 151-lt IS
asserted here by members Qf the Bur
ley Tobacco Growers Association taist
false reports have been furnished t.ie
Department of Agriculture as e tlls
acreage of tobacco, the pregpeet5 i1t
full crop. etc. and It Is predletel
hat scandal similar to the expcstlE
in cotton win result FROM :.gld re-
ycstigation.
It is stated that much Of the time
Of the meeting OF the executive com
mlttee of the Growers Associatse
here this week was taken up in The
discussion Of the reports which y s
believed have been given out p bull
the tobacco market to the Siisad
tage Of the Growers Association
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-14
PRESIDENT JOHN MITCHELL
Loses $4,000 Through the Failure Of a
Bank at Spring Valley ~.
(BY Publlshers, Press.l

WILKESBARRE, Pa, July IA
report has reached this city that Pres
ldent John Mitchell. of the Mine
Workers Union, has lost $4,000
through the failure of bank at his
home in Spring Valley, Illinois, and
this sum represented his entire saw
Ings. This is a revelation to those
who thought he was accommodating
money by writing labor articles and
the sale of his book on organized
labor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-14

MISS helIeyI IedCuSI Vi dl
Professor FIeming's health became
in bad condition last spring, and his
friends were greatly alarmed about
his condition, but he is much better
now, and great hopes are entertain
ed for his complete and final physical
restoration.
The Dormitory Proposition.
Word was received early this morn
ing that Professor Miller, Mr.. Jacobs
and Mr.. Butcher had succeeded in
getting the members of the Board of
Regents to visit Fairmont in the in
terests of the dormitory proposed to
be built in connection with the Nor
NAL SCHOOL, Accordingly, at one
O'Clock, Superintendent Miller, Hon.
Ira E. Robinson, Hon. f. L. Dunn,
Col. Robert Carr, Hon. s. H. Bowman,
Hon. Frank Nesbitt, members of the
Board of Regents, met with a repre-
sentative crowd of citizens at the
Normal School and discussed the
question at length. 1t was shown very
clearly that only $17,5OO was availa-
BILE for use at present. Speeches were
made by Regents Robinson, Bowman,
Hon. T. w. Fleming and Hon. A. b.
Fleming and others.
No definite conclusion was reached,
but-the general impression seemed I'd
be that building should be placed on
the corner of Third street and CASTOR
avenue in such manner that it could
be easily added to when more money
was appropriated.
Notes of the Meeting.
Hon. Elliott Northcott is i'll at
his home in Huntington and could
not be present at the meeting either
at Crarksburg or here to-day. The
board selected Hon. Frank Nesbtt, of
Wheeling, as secretary at its organi-
zation.>
Ex.Gov. Fleming, at the close of
his talk, said he had just bought a
set of the complete works of Thomas
! Jefferson, of twenty volumes, and he
Offered to present this set of books to
to the school. This generous offer
brought forth vigorous applause.
About hundred of our leading cit,
liens met with the members of the
Board this afternoon, and all seemed
greatly interested in the welfare of
the Normal School.
Some people think the dormltory
ought to be placed on separate lot
but the lot seems hard to find, SO the
building is likely to be on the corner
of Third street and CASTOR avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-14
Klnos pauqhter,s Exe1raloh.

The moonlight excursion on ne
Isaac Mason last night was one &
the most enjoyable river parties q
season. The boat left the haf
promptly at eight o'clook an9 Elll
down the river to Riyesyille aRd 9l
the return trip went 'up as
Kingmont Junl1ins Band turn
delightful music during the sysnin
which added greatly to the p
Of the occasion About one hun
and nifty people formed the pa
ana the Kings Dapsb W
pleased With me stce of ths
derta king
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-14

$16,,s4s 35
Hotels & resta rants 7s7isO
s27 Total ..,...., $17,14O g5
Charley Sample, Of Homestead, "a
isssnendins eW days h re Git He
ie gl,est at the home Of J. q, Barnsi
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-14
Mcfarland Mission Circle Will Have
Charge Of Merry-eo-Round
To-Ni1ht.

The merry-gosround will be in
charge Of the mcfarland Mission Cir
Gle this evening, and 1t Is hoped q large
numbes Of people win take advantage
Of this Opportunity 70 enjoy 2 ride
Ice cream and cake will I served on
tho CHURCH lawn oppogite.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-14
PROF. E0RITTlNEY is REFLECTED
fIIIICPA AT WEST LIBERTY
PRoF. MCGOWAN WILL PROBABLY
BE GIVEN a PLACE IN CON-
CORD NoRNlAL.
REeENTs GAME TO =AIaMoNT AT
NOON 10 nETERt MINE soN Lo-
CATION FOR boRMIToRY.

{ ....s,,, - - <, 4 Sr3sssiiIsoSx ssi
s 'iSS - -E.llsE -.
Ever since the announcement was
made that the Regents OF the state
Normal Schools would meet at Clarks-
burg on Thursday, July 10, for the pur-
pose Of selecting principals for the
Fafrmont and West Liberty Normal
schools, a great deal of interest has
been manifested in whom the Board
would select 1t had not been gener-
ally known that change was in con.
temptation in the prlncipalship OF
either school until after the meeting
OF the Board at Charleston on June
27, when both places were left vacant
Pursuant to the call the Board met
last evening at the Waldo Hotel at
Clarkshurg and the situation was gone
over carefully by the members. They
we're not satisfied to settle the matter
Hastily and SO they made many in
-ruiries from local representatives who
were present and by telephone. FL
1lally it was decided=to wait until Fri
day before making final decision.
Accordingly another meeting was held
this morning and unanimous decision
vas reached with regard to each po-
sition. Professor U. s. Fleming was
CHOSEN as principal Of the Fairmont
Normal and Professor Lorraine Fort
ney was selected as. principal at West
Ilfber5y Some 1ocrl difficulties had
held up his appointment at the former
meeting, hut the Boari overlooked
them and reelected him.
Several names We're discussed to'
each place by the Board Three ap.
piicdlts We're considered for-the Falr-
mont principalship, namely: Profes-
cor q. S. Fleming, Professor w: L..
MCGOWAN and Professor G. J, c. Ben
nett. For West Liberty Lorraine Fort
ney, NJ. E. Hess, L. D, -Arnett, j. p
sNiuldoon and e. .. RUhrbaush were
before the Board.
Professors Fleming and Fortney
were each elected by unanimous vote
at this mornings session. A mem7
ber. of the board stated to represent
tatiye of this paper that Professor
MCGOWAN would probably be given "a
place in the Concord Normal School
Professor MCGOWAN states that he
knows nothing of any such PROPOSE
tion. He has not decided on any
definite plan of action, although 1t
has been said he will remain in Fair
mont for the present.
The selection of Professor U. s.
Fleming as principal Of the Fairmont
Normal School meets the hearty ap-
proval of the people generally. He
is we'll known and very popular. He
is an alunnus OF the institution. for
ner teacher and in 1881, after the res
ignation of Miss NJ. l.. Rickey. was act
Ing principal until $50, when Profes-
kor G. A. slpe was made principal.
He was associate principal of the
Normal and Classical Academy at
Buckhaunon for number Of years,
had charge of Methodist Protestant
publishing concern at Pittsburg for
I'VE or six years and was then elected
aunerintendent of the zPHrkersburg
schools, which position he filled with
great success for several years. He
comes to the Normal School with a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-14
LICENSES ISSUED.
BY THE COUNTY COURT FROM
MAY I, 1905, TO JUNE 80,
1905.

The following interesting table
shows the number of licenses issued
by the County Court from May 1st,
1905 to June 30, 1905, VITA the CORE
snnnCing State tay collected:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-20

Az for q central site, agreeable
70 10th ss0es-it certainly seems as u
IL ~onla be an irrpossibilliy 10 NM
one that a majority Of either side
could agree upon.
Ahs right here. the leaders In the
old town-ihe men who have carried
on the long struggle mp 70 this point
have the chance Of their lives TO DO
a wise and public spirited thing oy
saying 10 the postal authorities that,
having Scn cur fight and proven our
rights in the premises We are satisfied
10 allow the present state OF affairs
10 continue for say ten years. al the
end Of which time we reserve the
right 10 reopen the case and endeav-
or to have a central point agreed
upon
Meantime. the tvo towns are caily
growing rogether--'he building OF the
new railroad may and doubtless viii
exert a tremendous influence on the
business drift Of them both The
nanae Las Vegas belongs 10 each side.
neither can get along without it
Some Reasons Why.
-Four years from now a population
census will be taken The population
Continued on page Sd
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-20
Winter Drill Of Warships

Washington. ID. c.. Dec 40.-The
Navy Department has about complet
ed plans for this winter drills OF the
North Atlantic feet. Announcement
is made that the drills this year will
be the mos, interesting and the dis
play OF naval strength the most i'm
posing that has ever before been pos
sible with the American navy. The
feet will rendezvous in Hampton
Roads about three weeks hence.
There will be two battleship squad
rons, a fiotilla OF destroyers and an
other division OF armored cruisers.
The plans contemplate an elaborate
series OF drills at sea. which will con-
tinue from the time the feet leaves
Hampton Roads, after an inspection
by Secretary Bonaparte and Admiral
Dewey, to the time it starts north
from the Caribbean in the spring.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-20
Things Wise and Otherwise
J. D. MAcKEL. psssrbsser.
~ UNCLE BILL.

The Albuquerque Journal liz max
ing q great deal Of noise over the
attitude Of about three or four Ar.
IONA papers that = lOud-mouthec
for Joint statehood.
The irst in its affections IL the No
Gales Oasis, whose editor II . Allen
r. Bird
Bird In . me ways 10 q bright man,
He Yields . very ready pen. q
when be arst came 10 Arizona, some
years ago, bid fair to be quite . figure
in the republican politics Q. the ter
Sitory.
But, his entrance into the political
arena was s~kyrockety to . degree.
He developed two traits that led 10
his downfall. One vas his determine.
ton TO ever be on the wrong side-a
sort Of rule or ruin. bent that always
landed him In . row Of some sort. and
the other was his fondness for the
sound Of his own voice. When once
he got the floor In 4 convention there
WAS no ending the flow Of words that
came pouring from his mouth.
A witty member Of congress some
years ago vAs sAvGgeIy attacked BY
one who dearly loved to hear his own
voice. He closed his reply to the 1T.
tack with = little couplet which be
ascribed to his opponent and his love
for the sound Of his own voice. II
ran thus.
Il love It's ceaseless murmur,
love Its ~ceaseiess now.
i love to wind my mouth up
And listen To II Co."
which Is about the condition Of the
Oasis editor.
The Nogaies Oasis IL only on the
side Of Joint statehood because Of the
little bit Of uotoriety II gets out of II
NOT for q single principle or honest
conviction.
The Tucson Star.
The next hero of the Jurnal's list
Of Joint statehood patriots down in
Arizona IL Editor Hughes OF the Tue
son Star. Hughes was governor ut
Arizona for four years. When he left
the capitol, II ne had a friend in the
territory no one knew II. He was
sore-dead sore--at the city Of Phoe-
nix and all in It. He has nursed his
wrath for many years until Joint
statehood offered a good chance to
unlimber his artillery and take a
shot at his enemies.
Joint statehood would rob Phoenix
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-20
C00rs Lumber Company
Sash. Doors, Builders Hardware. Wall Paper
Glass, Paints. Varnishes, Brushes
Coal and Wood r.
NO. 66 R0yH PHONES NO. SO

but in no case later than January 10,
1906.
student and teacher must present
certificate from president or othlf
official Of the institution with which
applicant Is connected, certifying that
applicant is a regular student Or
teacher connected with that institu-
ton, and Is going home for a vaca-
ton. Such president or other officer
Mr.. e. E. Mcleod, chairman Western
Passenger association, Chicago. for
the necessary number Of certificates.
For further information inquire at
ticket office between ~ noon and s
p. m.
1890 W. J. LUCAS. Agent. J
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-20

OF the capitol. Tucson lost II once
and never quite got over IT, Here
was a chance to pay OF old scores.
Ergo. The Star espouses joint state
hood for all II was worth. But ven
ture the opinion that be has not q
following OF q dozen decent respectar
BILE citizens Of Tucson His paper Is
Absolutely without any standing down
there, and his being for or against
Joint statehood a absolutely no
thing, a. an indication Of public feel
ing.
The Tucson people may enjoy, 10
4 way. the pleasure Of seeing Phoenix
sauirm In anticipation Of losing the
capitol. They are much like the
man kk> = VIZ awoke him n the
middle a the might With John get
M there's q burglar in the house
looking for money" John sleepily
answered, Never mind him, Mary,
let him hunt. II ne finds n III get
up and take II away from him."
when the Tucson people make up
their mind that the joint statehood
proposition 10 liable to take away
the capital. they viii be found soiio-
" arrayed against H.
Meanwhile. they are getting con-
siderable enjoyment out Of the posi-
ton that Phoenix 10 facing. but the
iointists are In error when they take
this weeming indifference to be . de-
sire for joint statehood on the part
OF Tucson's citizens.
Saint Johns. Arizona.
This Is the third infected spot
In Arizona that shows signs OF Inc
joint statehood bacilli. and the Albu-
oueroue Journal II fond Of quoting
from its local paper on the subject.
Now. Saint Johns Is . little Nor.
mon settlement on the Little Colorado
river. In Apache country. Arizona.
with . population Of probably $50.
all told,
II lies abo,s 10 miles from the New
Mexico line and sixty from the rail-
road. It's connections in q business
way are entirely with Albuquerque
and It's population Is as much New
Mexican as Arizon!an. Most OF Its
citizens are sheep men. whose herds
run equally In both territories. Small
wonder they are ready to be joined
I'm with New Mexico. They have no
thing to lose and much to gain. Az
for its paper, | presume It's total cir
cration In under one hundred. Its
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-20
Christmas and New Years Holiday
Rates for Students and Teachers.

To enable students and teachers
OF educational institutions, not resid-
ing at point where institution Is To-
Gated. to visit their homes for the
Christmas and New Year ~halidays, the
Santa Fe viii sell round trip tickets
to almost all points 10 the United
States at rate OF fare and one third
for the round trip. with minimum sell
ing rate Of n dollar.
Tickets will be sold on closing day
Of school and day after. but not
earlier than December 18th, nor later
than December 25th, with return
limit to the day institution re-opens.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-20

- noW % ~ Goth yeas. stsoeG.
- 49, hsagsy, and regard OUl1y's
Puss nale Whfskey - the ore reliable
lso1iy 0edicias." ne vsissss
.Yc. than tueniy yesn ! have rs~d
yorf great ro<s11ne tor co2els aid ccsls.
sad vl<a<vss Ey system b1cAsDe rrn down
IGush~cAzse acquainted With Drcys wien
when I vas ~shreai<ned uith pn<nnorla- ]
ssn bou IL my sxty &iIih yess ,ant alikoog,.
haze bs-sa exposed 10 AL kinds o! weather.
far have been . ~v1'eAmAn ~ the grain
<sevsiogY here sinc< issl. l am strong. bale
and hearty. r-rasd Dusy's Pure Mali
whisksy - the cn< reliable family nsssis-
csnx.r-IAnz q. HuSHrs. e3 Walker e.
NuuaukAk Via MAJ LIZ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-20

editor Is an irresponsible duck. who
has bat llttle ~kn0wlsdgs o: Arizona
az a whole. and who seas q little
chance for some cheap no;or.eiy
These. then. are the chsmpee.s~ az
Joint hood down In the other ter
ri,ory, and In their uiterances the
jOlnIlsts In New Mexico affect 10 hear
a loud -yox populi yox DEL sort ~
a roar that indicates great things be-
him IL
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-20
James Hughes Testfes

vsssss h Mnvsskss. Wis. Who used Duffy's 10 Years, Hear
ny Rscsmmesd TIE Great Tese - . Positive Preventive X
CeuThs and Cs1d&
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-20
The Postoniee Trouble.

The people Of the old town have
made a long fight for the post
Office. and whatever may De lne ethics
OF the question seem TO have The las
on their side
Just how the ,angle will come out
no one can say. In spite OF reports
from Washington on the subject. there
50 far seems TO be no positive new;
as to what will be done BY the depart
meat
wonder how the thing was settled
down at Albuquerque. where the yer,
same conditions prevailed-the orig
inai town Of Albuquerque and TN
county seat not being In the incorpo
rated city OF Albuquerque. which hold
the ann and also the postoffice, leay
ing old Albuquerque a separate town
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-20
reelsd BY the Noise.

This alleged shrek OF jolLture from
Arizona reminds me of an old s;oc
which po4slbly will bear repeating IN
this connection.
There vas once . man who hyei
near a swamp. He mighty heard the
frogs croak. and seeing an advertise
meEi 10, frogs legs In a city paper,
wrote TO the people and said he had
sorne frogs 10 sell. Tney wrote TO
him 10 know how many he had. say
ing wire answer o which be re-
piled after another nights listening
TO the chorus from the swamp. Can
ship one million per week"
The firm sent m order for a thou
sand frogs, and after two days search
the frog merchant shipped .our dozen
by express with a note accompanying
the consignment reading as follows.
Dear, SIR. ! can't get but four dozen
frogs. thought there was millions
Of them. but their dam hoilerin' fool
ed me-"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-08-27
The Automobile.

NJ. Dewez, a travelling F'renchman,
is doing a lot of automobiling here.
On Tuesday he and DR.. Shanklin took
a moonlight run down to Waialua.
starting at 1870 a. m. and arriving at
Haleiwa at 4:3O a. m. The return jour-
ney was commenced at IL a. m and
town was reached at p m. DIR.
Shanklin halls from Seattle. The times
of the trip are very good.
NJ DeweZ, who is an enthusiastic
motorist, is on his way to Australia.
but likes Honolulu So well that he will
return next year
Automobiles are already evincing
great interest in the coming floral pa
rade and it is thought that entries will
be exceedingly plentiful.
Last year IS machines took part in the
fete and this year is likely to see the
number doubled There are said to be
about fifty automobiles owned here at
present.
The Promotion Committee will donate
valuable silver trophy. provided the
entries exceed %, which they surely
will.