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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
LADEN
WITH DYNAMITE
BLOWN UP
VESSEL WAS ENTIRELY DE.
I sTRoYED AND CANAL BED
MAY BE BADLY INJURED.

|a. .
PORT SAID. Sept. 2s.-The British
steamer. Chatham, which was sunk
in the canal on September because
she was afire and quantity OF dyna-
mite in her hold threatened to ex.
plode. was blown up this morning.
Two mines containing five hundred
pounds of gelatine dynamite were
placed under the vessel and were.ex-
ploded by electricity from point
three miles away.
Ninety tons of dynamite were in
the hull Of the chatham and terrific
explosion followed. The vessel was
blown to pieces. The wreckage now
entirely blocks the canal and all traf-
fic has been stopped
1t is believed that the little damage
was done to the canal although 1t had
been feared that the bed would be
badly injured by such a tremendous
explosion.
Further particulars giving exact
details. however, are awaited with
the greatest anxiety. The explosion
occurred at point twelve miles from
here and a train bearing newspaper
correspondents has been sent to the
spot.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
NJ. WITTE
ARRIVED HOME THIS MORNING
WHEN THE MOST or HIS
coUNTRYmEN WE'RE
ASLEEP.

ST. PETERSBURG. Sept, 2s.--M.
Witte arrived home at s:25 O'Clock
this morning at an hour when most Of
the citizens of st. Peters 5urg were
asleep. The railway station was filled
with officials OF the Ministry Of FL
nance, and with personal friends OF
the peace envoy and many newspa-
per men. but there were no crowds In
the streets to greet the returning
statesman who had brought peace To-
his country.
N. witte proceeded at once to bis
home where he was joyously received
by Madame wItte. He was tho reci-
plent of numerous floral offerings
which had been sent to him home.
The unueually cordial reception
which was accorded to Nj. witte By
the Kaiser. during the envoy's visit
to the German ruler. has made q
deeper impression mere than did all
OF NJ. Whites work at Portsmouth.
His enemies have been frightened by'
the Kaiser's very evident friendship
for him; even the Car has been grear-'
ly impressed by the high favor IN
which NJ. witte is held by Emperor
William.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
KILLED
BY A FALLING ROCK WAS MAN
WORKING ON STREET CAR
LINE.

Yesterday evening fatality oc-
curred on the construction OF the
connecting lines Of the Fairmont and
clarksburg Traction company's work
near Shinnston. AS the men were
quitting work for the day blast was
set off and falling rock struck
Franceno variscio on the head,
mashing It badly and dislocating his
neck. The man died almost instant.
lys He was native OF Italy. thirty.
nine years of age and married. The
remains were brought to the Jones
undertaking establishments In this
city this afternoon and prepared for
burial. No arrangements have as yet
been made forSthe funeral.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
Mr.. schmulbach scoffsi

Mr.. Schmulbach scohsi
In letter received by Attorray
Morgan this morning. Mr.. Schmulbach
said of course he would not leave the
matter to Judge Raymond. He would
carry it to the highest court in the
country If the council decided to hold
up their end, soTe'Lay on Macduf
etc" -<,s
Solicitor Stanley said this morning
that he believed he'd lay the matter
before Judge Raymond anyway and
ask the Judge to give the council an
opinion next Tuesday night at the reg.
ular council meeting. The solicitor
said that those OF the council he had
talked with were favorable to his plan
of getting Judge Eaymond's opinion
before going further in a matter which
is more than likely to involve the city
in the most expensive Kind of litiga-
tion, win orsiose.
Mr.. Stanley is evidently not as sure
of his position as he might be. In
spite Of their voting unanimously for
the new ordinance, the cpuncilmen
almost to the last man are privately
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
ROBBED
AND BLEEDING WAS A sLAvs
CONDITION LAST NIeHT-AR.
REST MADE.

A slav, whose name was too much,
allowed himself to get thoroughly par
alyzed by two of Fairmont's undesira.
BILE citizens last evening and then be
led to secluded spot and choked,
beaten, stunned and robbed. J. HI
ram Weaver and another young man
were the promoters Of the enterprise,
and captured SIS and a watch. A
young man who saw the trio take out
Washington street beyond Bridge no
titled Assistant Chief Bartholow of
the circumstance. Bartholow knew
Weaver OF old and Immediately had
HIS suspicious aroused. He ran out in
the direction the three had gone but
was too late. Weaver had made one
OF his quick jobs. and the slay was
already on his way back minus his
watch and money and plus the familiar
blue prints on his throat and red
stream down his forehead.
Bartholow started on hunt for
Weaver and the other man and found
them in the Fountain playing cards.
The officer didn't know weaveris
companion In the deal and had got.
ten out In the alley with Weaver be-
fore that worthy told him that the
other fellow had been sitting at the
table with him. He turned his pris-
oner over to Deputy Watson in the al
ley. and started back, but the bird had
flown. The bartender told him that
the young man had gone through the
front door like a shot, and bumped 1t
down the street like a house afire.
Bartholow gave pursuit but, though
he looked for the fellow nearly all
night, he didn't SD him. 1t is sup
posed now that the young highway
man jumped q freight in the railroad
yard almost Immediately after leay.
ing the saloon,
The officers were sure they had a.
CONTINUED on Fifth Paos)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
MARION COUNTY
EX.UNION SOLDIERS
GRAND REUNION
MANY VETERANS WILL BE HERE
TO ENJOY FEAST OF GOOD S
THINGS IN STORE. E

The Marion county Ex-Union Soi-
diers' Association will meet In Fair
mont in reunion on Thursday and
Friday OF next week, October 9th and
9th. ~
A flne programme OF exercises has
been. prepared which we give In full
below:
Prosramme-First Day, Oct. sth.
n Meet at headquarters Farmers
room, register and receive badges.
Appointment of committees.
Adjournment for dinner.
Afternoon, 1880 O'clock.
Reunion Maulsby Battery at Opera
House.
Reunion Co. F. l2th Regiment West
Virginia Infantry, at County Court
room at 900 p. NJ.
At 1900 p. NJ
Reunion OF Ex.Union Soldiers AS.
sociation Marion county at Opera
House.
Music-orchestra
Song--Arnerica.
Prayer Chaplain.
Music Orchestra.
Address OF Mayor Kin.
sey.
Response-comrade T. N. swlsher.
+ Adjutants and committee reports.
Election OF officers.
Adjournment
1880 p. M.
Camp fire at Opera House.
Music-orchestra.
Recitation-His Mothers Song.
odra Gladys stealey.
Solo Select. ]. H. Rock.
song-our Flag. High School pu.
pills.
Address-Acol. Ale,ander Moore.
Five minutes impromptu speeches
by comrades.
Music-orchestra.
Good.night-Hand shake.
Second Day, October 9Th.
Meet at headquarters farmers
room at 1o:0o A. NJ, select place and
time for next meeting.
Parting words. by Col. A. N.
pritchard. commander. /
Long roll at 1o:45 A. NJ.
Parade-11:00 A. NJ.
Break rank and adjourn.
Col. Alexander Moore,s address
will be one Of the pleasing features OF
the occasion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
eLowN TO PIECES.
Four Italians Killed at @camp
Thirteen"

ELRINs. w. Va. Sept. 2s.-camp
thirteen on the Coal and Coke railway
sustained the reputation Of that I'M
lucky number at eleven o'clock yes.
terday morning when four Italians
employed on construction were blown
to atoms.
The Italians we're getting number
of blasts Of dynamite ready to set on
at twelve o'clock when one OF their
number took a tool and began pound
ing one Of the blasts which let go,
the Jar setting on number OF
others with the result that the entire
number were blown to pieces. Their
names have not been learned here
vet. !.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
SUIT CASE MYSTERY
Seems To Be Clearing Somewhat--Man who
Bought The Suit Gases Will Likely
Be Identified Before Long
1t Is Thought.
ARREST EXPECTED BEFORE 24 HOURS.

BOSTON. Sept. 2S.--The question
about which the police are busyiug
themselves today in the suit case
mystery Is: -who saw a man carry
ing two large suit cases. one daril
brown and the other a little lighter In
color. getting OK board an elevated
train at the Pleasant street subway
station about one p. NJ. Tupsday.
September 1872.
That man evidently was concerned
In the Acknowledgement Of the body oil
the young woman found at winthrop
last Thursday He Is IS to IS yearz
old, fye feet eight Inches tall. weighs
about 175 pounds. smooth shaycn.
dark complexion and was dressed IN
a dark suit with derby hat.
{ When that man descended >tho
stairs to the platform ut the Pleasant
street subway station. in the opinion
of the detectives, he was on his way
with the two leather suit cases 10 the
place where the body OF the young wo-
rnan was awaiting disposition.
/ It Is now believed that the woman
died Tuesday forenoon. September TO-
During the noon hour on that day
the man previously described bought
a large dress suit case---the one
which contained the torso OF the wo-
man7-from the Subway Loan Com,
pany OF Ga Pleasant street. and
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
O. / I
TAKES ANOTHER FIvE.ceNT
BOUND TOWARD THE Two
DOLLAR MARK.

PrTTsBURG. Pa. Sept. 2s.-The
Standard OH company's purchasing
agents this morning announce the fol.
lowing advance on all grades OF oil:
Tiona. s1.6l; Pennsylvania, si.51.
Pennsylvania. second sand, si.s1:
New Castle, s1.33; Corning. si.oS:
cabeli county. s1.16; North Lima. "a:
South Lima and Indiana. SO; somer-
set, So; Ragland. as.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
BIG COLD find TN ALASKA

South from Sitka.
Edward Degroff. United States Com.
missioner at sitka, is in Seattle with
samples assaying 100000 to $4,000
to the ton, He declares 1t is the
richest field ever uncovered on the
western coast of North America.
The stampede was made in small
boats during the heavy storm. and
several parties may be lost.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28

rhe case of the city vs. 7. w. Flem-
ing. which was to have been heard be-
fore Justice swindler this morning,
was continued for week. upon the
afhdavit of the respondent that be had
q lust defense.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
Rev. 7. E. crambret,

OF Bethany College, VIII preach at
Central Christian Church next Sunday
morning and evening. Rev. Cramblet
is president Of Bethany College and
is one Of the best preachers in the
State. This will be rare opportunity
to hear two fine sermons. Be sure to
go and hear at least one of these ad-
dresses.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
SPECTACULAR STAMPEDE FOL.
LOWS DlscovERY-MANY-
HUNTERS MAY BE LOST.

SEATTLE. Wash. Sept 2s.-A
spectacular stampede from towns in
Southern Alaska has followed the dis.
covery of quartz ledge 5000 feet
in length assaying from $4,000 to
100000 a ton on Chicago Island,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
THE COMBINED FLEETS
OF These Two Powerful Nations Make The
Greatest Coalition The World Has
Ever Seen-Insures Peace
OF The World.
TREATY JUST MADE PUBLIC.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2s.-Peace
not only in the Far East sbut in the
whole world for the next ten years is
insured by the Anglo-Japanese treaty
signed In London August IL. and made
public yesterday. s;;5g +
This is the opinion of competent OBJ
servers here who regard the docu-
ment as one of the most momentous
Of modern times. Coming contempo-
raneously with the Anglo-French en-
tente, 1t is looked upon as an effective
check to the ambitions of the German
Kaiser and as possibly affording an
explanation for the recent, but belated
display of warmth between Germany
and Russia. In this connection, sig
nifcance is attached in official quar-
tiers here to the fact disclosed from
London, that France and Russia were
the only powers to whom the text of
the New Anglo-Japanese agreement
was communicated prior to its publi.
cation In the press OF the world.
Germany was neither consulted
about Its preparation. nor informed
as to is contents by either of the
contracting parties.
The new treaty assures to Japan
the full and undisturbed possession
of all that she has won from Russia
in the recent war.
1t assures to great Britain tranquil
ity along her vast Indian boundary
and scattered Asiatic possessions.
Threats Of Russian invasion of In
tiia, through Afghanistan, SO long the
bugbear OF British statesmen, can now
be regarded with equanimity, the
United Japanese and British armies
being sufficient to check to such adven.
lures.
1t assures to China her independ-
ence and her territorial integrity.
1t assures to The world the princi.
pie, for which the late Secretary of
State. John Hay, SO strongly contend
ed for the maintenance. of the open
door" in China which means equal
opportunities for the commerce and
industry of all nations in the develop.
ment Of this. comparatively speaking,
virgin territory.
1t assures to France her possessions
In Cochin, China, AMMAN Camboddia
and ToSing.
1t assures to Germany her protec.
torate Of Kiau-Chau with its 100000
square miles of territory.
It warns France and especially Ger
many. which has long had designs on
the rich Chinese province Of Shan
tung, that their present possessions
cannot be extended in China.
It means that England and Japan,
together, will hereafter be assured of
paramountcy In Asia.
1t means that II either England or
Japan is involved In war with any
other power, their combined fleets
and armies, making the most power
ful coalition the world has ever seen
win be hurled against the common
foe. 81
1t makes for peace in Europe, be-
cause the German Kaiser, who, right.
ly or wrongly, has always been re.
garded as the disturbing factor, will
be compelled to curb his embitionss
It may, indeed, be the first step to-
wards bringing about an agreement
among the nations for reduction of
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28
MOROCCAN QUESTION
Has Been Settled BY Signing Of
Agreement.

PARIS. Sept. 2s.-An Official an
nouncement was made to-day that an
agreement has been reached with
Germany on the Moroccan question.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28

win now ally herself with Germany.
In order to counterbaiance the ALI.
ance between Great Britain and ia
pan, which is considered to be aimed
at the former nations.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Clark. OF the
Amos farm. below Barnsvill. are the
happy parents Of a flne boy born last
night Mother and little child doing
well.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-28

Ten sales ladies to assist us during
the New Firm Sale. Experienced
preferred. Apply Friday morning.
JoLLIFFEs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-11-23
Hitchcock q W0nder.
Racine Times.

hhclfle iHitSs
Probably the most unpopular man
in Washington today is Nathan Al
len Hitchcock, secretary OF the inter
ior department The land thieves
and cattle kings have moved heaven
and earth to effect his removal, but
lie still holds the portfolio and wages
nnrelenting war on the raiders OF the
public domain.
The interior department has never
been more ably administered and no
other head Of the department has ev-
er been SO successful IN the prosecu-
ton OF the land thieves. 1t has made
no difference 10 Mr.. Hitchcock who
the thieves were, high or low, big or
little, they have been unrelentingly
prosecuted when discovered. Sena-
tors and congressman, state officials
and private citizens have all been
gathered into the hopper and uncere-
moniously prosecuted and sent to
state prison.
1t is refreshing in this day OF al
most universal graft, when thievery
and jobbery is found IN every WAX
Of life and the veiy heavens cry out
for reform, to see one government
official doing his duty so unrelenting-
Y and effectively.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-11-23
CONCERNING
PARKINSON
Bv THOMAS G. FESSENDEN
Copyright, 1905. by f. S. Mcclure

There was no,lI,ng brilliant about
Parkinson. Indeed. his mental proc
esses were decidedly slow He was
the sort of man who would listen to q
capital story with the face of n craven
image null over it the rest of the even
ing, and perhaps at midnight when
quite alone, he would discover the point
and ha-ha uproariously. Withal, Far
kinson was man TO be depended
upon You always knew where to lind
him lou We're sure that what he said
he meant and that what he meant he
would stick 10 through thick and thin.
lie was tall, broad of shoulder, and
his homely face radiated good nature.
Although the bulk of the great Parkin-
son fortune was his, he sat daily before
Il desk in the Office of Thorpe X Toll
man. The fact that fellow had Il
little money did not render him exempt
from honest work, said Parkinson, and
this was why the foreign accounts of
Thorpe & Tollman were kept in his
round, boyiSh handwriting and also
WHY l'arklnSOn fecelNeu Slo Ut NOON
every Saturday, which sum, be it stat
ed, did not cover the cost of his lunches
and cigars.
Now. when ii came time tor Parkin-
son to fall in love, he did it as he did
everything else-slowly, methodically,
with Il painstaking regard for detail.
The young woman about whom he
finally found his affections centerlng-
another man would have made the dis
covery fully six months earlier than
did ParkinSon--was a certain Miss
Margery Reeves, a Joyous. happy, ra-
diant creature. whom Parkinson Wor-
SHIPPED with all the tenacity of his
Stolid nature.
Miss Reeves regarded Parkinson as
big good naturcd brotherly fellow,
trihe slow and obtuse ut times, but
always the most dependable of her
satellites The exact nature of her at
titudc toward him Parkinson did not
discover until one afternoon when they
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-11-23
In Time of Peace.

In the first mouths Of the Russia
Japan war we had striking exam
pie of the necessity for preparation
and the early advantage of those
who, so to speak, shave shiugled their
roofs in dry weather. The virtue of
preparation has made history and
given to US our greatest men. The
individual rs we'll rs the nation
should be prepared forany emergen-
ely. Are you prepared 20 successful
~ combat the first cold you take2
\ cold can be cured much more
quickly when treated as soon as it
is contracted and before it has be-
come settled in the system. Cham
berlaiu's Cough Remedy IS famous
for its cures of colds and it should Toe
Kept at hand ready for instant use.
For sale at Ivey's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-11-23
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Gov. La Toilette has issued Il. y
following Thanksgiving Day pro-
clamation:
"l'he year now drawing To u close
has left its deep impress upon the
life of this generation. /, calls TO us
for thanksgivin aud prayer. II las
been year OF bouutiful harvests, OF
business prosperity, Of social order,
happiness and good health through.
out the commonwealth. The people
of this state are part of the nation.
Whatever makes for advancement,
security, in sister states and in our
common country, vitality concerns
each citizen Of every community.
"The passing year has been one of
revelation and progress. In our own
state aud in the nation official
wrong. doing has been exposed and
civic weakness uncovered.
"The responsibilities OF citizenship
have greatly increased. The public
conscience has greatly quickened.
Higher standards of official integrity
are assured. We should return thanks
for all our blessings aud pray for
their continuance. We should appeal
for strength to meet the obligations
Of life and 10 discharge each duty
with fidelity. We should accept all
the gifts of God, bestowed upon MS 80
abundantly, with grateful reco5ni-
ton of His providence and of His
unvaryiug laws, which concern the
worlds advancement
"By authority of law, ia keeping
with hullowed custom, and in con-
formity With the proclamation of the
president of the Uuited states, l.,
Robert M, La Toilette, governor of
the state of Wisconsin, do hereby
designate aud set apart Thursday,
Nov. 30, 1905, as u day of thanksgiv-
ing and prayer.
"Let the day be observed by rest
from toll, by appropriate services in
places of public worship, in our
homes and by our iiresides. Ia test
imonv whereof ] have hereunto set
my hand and caused the great seal
of the state to be affixed. Done at
the capitol in the city of Madison
this 18th day of November, 1900.
"Bv the governor
"RuBERT NJ. IAFo1LErrE.
NV. l.. Houser, Secretary OF State,1
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-11-23
Unredeemed Lands
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE. Iowa COUNTY,
Dodgeville, Wis. Sept. &c 1906.

COUNTY CLERK OFFICE. Iowa COUNTY.
Dodgeville. Wis. Sept. &c 1906.
Notice is hereby given that the following
described lands and city and village lots in the
County of Iowa and State of Wisconsin We're
sold by the county treasurer of said county on
the END day Of May. 1908 for the delinquent
and unpaid taxes OF A. d. 1902.
The amount set opposite each tract of land
and city and village lot is the amount of taxes
and charges thereon. computed to the last day
of redemption,
Now. therefore. unless the taxes. interest
and charges on the following described lands
and city and village lots are paid on or before
the 22nd day of May, A. d. 1906, the same will
be conveyed by tax deed to the purchaser.
Authorizations; e. east ne, northeast; Sc
southeast; W. west NV, northwest: sw. south
west n north: 5. south; com, commencing;
cor, corner; a, acre; add, addition; blk, block;
3D. bounded fl, feet; sec. section: /, links !;
und. undivided.
Il. f. GRIBBLE, County Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-11-23
ODD English Ads.

Beds for respectable single men,
sixpence; beds for gentlemen, nine
pence and one shilling
"If you do not see what you want
in the window, come inside and you
will want what you see
"Notice.-All spirits sold at this
establishment contain as much liq
uor as the landlord cun get into
them"
"Prodigious Sale.-A tailor makes
the man, aud the man makes the
empire. Therefore we are empire
builders. immaculate clothing at
emaciatcd prices. Sale now on