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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

The Poe amendment in Maryland
Boss Germans pet measure-was de,
featei by over 10000 majority.
That's not all-many Democrats were
defeated for Office along with 1t and
now they are cursing and denounc.
ing their repuiiated old boss for hav.
ing made negro Acknowledgement an
Issue. Dispatches from Baltimore
say that Tuesday dates the downfall
of German so far as Maryland poll.
tics is concerned. 1t is said he was
paving the way for his son to sue
coed him in the United States Sen
ate-that if the amendment had pre-.
vailed the State would then belong to
the Germans for all time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10
WHAT m MAY MEAN.

The result Of Tuesdays elections
may mean:
That the people want some new po.
iiticai bosses.
That they will likely get them in
the very near future.
That this reform business is just get.
ting a clear start.
That It may finally result in the Dust.
Ing Of the Republicans everywhere.
That the Democrats, Popu,s.s and
Socialists may ride into power on tho
reform wave.
That we may again get chance to
feast(2) at the Democratic soup
houses and hear the tramp, tramp,
tramp Of coxey armies.
That the people are tired of prosper.
ity and will be willing to sacrifice the
party that gave II to them.
Stop and think, and above all strive
to be prepared for what we fear will
be another such a trying ordeal as tina.
we passed through from 1893 to 1887.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

The Hon. William P. Hubbard, OF
Wheeling, is being suggested as pos
sible Congressman from the First dis.
trict upon the expiration of the term
Of Hon. B. B. Dovener. In Mr.. Hub
tard there could be found no more
worthy a successor. He is giant at
the bar, wide in his views and would
make mark not only for himself. the
First district and his constituents but
for the entire State.-Sistersville Re.
view.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

II is to be trusted now that the Dem.
ccrats have won out in Ohio they will
not proceed right away tc exercise
their traditional prerogative Of max.
ing blank fools of themselves Wheel,
ing News.
As they owe theic success largely to
the Anti-Saloon League we long to see
what kind of temperance legislation
they will give the Buckeyes. If they
adopt prohibition over there West VI.
ginia should follow their example in.
s;anter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

a universal rebuke to Republican and
machine graft has been administered
In the recent election all over the
country -Morgantown News.
a universal rebuke," was 1t, yet
elections were held in but six or sew.
en- States. But without caviling over
-uniyersal." did not the News notice
that the German machine in Maryland
got pretty severe rebuke, and that
rotten Tammany, stepped in corrup.
don and machine graft" was rebuked
also? Why cannot the News be fair
md honest and say that the bosses,
real and supposed Of both big parties,
cot II IN the neck an along the line?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

Pity the sorrows Of poor old man!
Think of Maryland not blotting out
negro suffrage and George Byrne. This
rlay not be entirely clear at first
glance but the word "Byrne' in the
foregoing is in the objective case after
think f."-parkcrsburg State Jour.
nal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

II Cabinet members can attack the
zlachipe In Ohio. Why can't C. Brooks
Smith have the right to do 1t in West
Virginia Parkersburg State Journal.
No one questions his right. he has,
done 1t and 80 have other editors Of
far better standing and experience.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

Fairmont Bryan Democrats talk
right out and say that Hearst was
elected mayor of New York without a
doubt and that Democratic Tammany
stole it from him. OF course. they
are right.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

The boom Of George B.r-y-n.e for the
Democratic gubernatorial nomination
has petered out entirely Ii so soon
done for what was it begun for?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

The Troy Laundry is tie only place
that makes a. specially of cleaning car,
pets. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.
Rev. Eddy Will Preach Special Ser
mon Sunday Morning.

Rev. w. ]. Eddy, pastor of the First
Baptist Church, will preach special
sermon on next Sunday morning on
"The Scriptural Law of Marriage and
Divorce" This is an Interesting sub
ject and will no doubt attract a large
audience. All are invited to the SER
vice.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

The West virginian is for sale at
the following places.
A. g. Martins book store, Main st.
Clyde Hollis cigar store, Main st.
Kinkead's news stand. Main street.
J MERGERS confectionery, opposite
Watson Hotel.
Yost Billiard Parlors, Fairmon.
avenue.
A. Merrifield's store. Locust avenue.
Fred Harris confectionery. Water
street.
J. w. orr's news stand. Monongah.
Claude Higginbotham, Company
store. Watson.
Abby Burke, agent, Rivesville.
Emmett Ices news stand. Manning
ton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

Free chrysanthemum show at
Halls Flower Store next week.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

Attorney w. H. Brant was bust,
ness visitor at Grafton yesterday.
If you want carpets cleaned the
Troy Laundry can do it every Tues.
Day. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

Now is the time to have your&car.
pets cleaned. See the Troy Laun.,
dry. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-10

Leased wire telegraphic service by
Publishers' Press Association. Special
corresponding at Charleston. Park
ersburg and other cities in the State.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02

lung mountain and seIfs' fort, BY way
Of Panlung mountain. 49, 81
Simultaneou the extreme Japanese
right crossing south along Pigeon bay,
captured the heights south Of Hou-san-
yen-tao.
Forts Deserted. &:
$ A dispatch from the Japanese army
before Port Arthur received at noon to-
day says: sss .s.I
The enemy's forces occupying Kee-
.kwan mountain and G fort, following
an explosion at 1880 this morning,
opened 8 sudden and fierce rifle fire,
which suddenly stopped. Our scouts
were dispatched to the scene and i'm
mediately afterwards found the enemy
evacuating these places Our forces
Immediately occupied these two forts
and also the heights known as M and
N, south Of the forts.
UThis morning almost all the
enemy's ships, large and small, were
blown up in the entrance and inside
the harbor.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02
NEW YORK LIES HEAD
PREDICTS RECORD YEAR

New York, Jan. 2.-The several fnan-
cial reviews indicate that 1904 has been
a year Of very great prosperity.
The presidents message with it's
recommendations as to the, tariff
and control of the public cor
porations has been very favor
ably commented upon by the bust
ness interests and no fear is expressed
that extreme opinions on either side will
prevail in congressional enactment.
The great corn and cotton crops have
and comfortable, and the labor situation
in the manufacturing districts Of the
north and east is most satisfactory
The banking interests in all sections
report excellent result for the year..
! The insurance business, except for the
Baltimore fire, has never been more
prosperous. The life part Of it is mani
tested by the early report Of the New
York Life company. President Mccall
states that the new year has produced
the largest business ever reported by
any similar company. The policy hold
ers are nearly one million in numbel
and the insurance in force approximate
two billions in amount. The last quar-
ter Of the year added nearly one hun
dred and thirty millions Of application
/ for new insurance in total exceedin.
five hundred millions for the year: Tn
company's policy reserve, securities in
clude government, state, municipal an
railroad bonds to the extent Of $500
100000. No stocks Of any kind are he'll
as investments, and no bond in the lis
is In default Of interest. The company
during the sixty years of its existence
has paid in claims the policy holder
$3.50, 100000.
The !. en 1ec aoo ne exports q. Ct the hses
orders in the steel and iron trade all il
dictate that 1905 will be record yea!
unless labor troubles which are no
looked for now, arise to change til
situation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02
NEGOTIATIONS MAY TAKE TIME
Delays May Be Entailed by Communi.
eating with Toxic.

London, Jan. AT noon the Jap
anese legation received an official COM
munication from Toxic, leaving no doubt
that the Japanes will soon be in ef-
fective occupation Of Port Arthur, the
magnificent defense Of which is the sub
ject Of eulogy on all sides. -. -
At the Japanese legation IT. was
said that the negotiations over the
terms Of surrender might entail CON
and possibly prolonging the negotiations
until Tuesday or even Wednesday,, but
there was little disposition to doubt that
an agreement would be reached
Minister Hayashi expressed relief at
the fact that the sacrifice of life on the
part of the garrison and the besiegers
was about to be ended.
The fall of tho fortress, the minister
added, would mark the close Of an i'm
portant phase Of the war and release 9
large number Of troops which would be
available for the reinforcement Of Field
Marshal Oyama, but Baron Hayashi was
not in a position to say that the sur
render would have any definite, immedi
minating the war. AS to mediation
the minister reiterated that he knew Of
no attempts in that direction.
Hayashi Talks Of Terms.
"The leg ation,'' continued Baro1
Hayashi, "has nothing confrmatory O.
the reports Of definite surrender, bu
our information goes to show that tn
surrender Of the great fortress is i'm
minent. The terms Of surrender, O.
course, come within the province of tn
generals, but it is very unlikely tina
Russian troops still at Port Arthur VIII
ILL b. @~1~ M
men, will be allowed to reinforce tn
troops now in the field.
Tribute to Stoessey.
| 1.-THE surrender will in no way al
feet the glory belonging to Genera
Stoessel and his men nor our admiratio
for their splendid defense.o : =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02
A. new MAYOR
TAKES Ak (, REINS
$1,000 4 - H'1AAs9
Continued from First Page.

Markets Duryea, Nye, Ehle. Petersen,
Rand. AA::s
Printing Gerber. Ehle, Nelson. Cast
ner, Petersen.
Railroads = chataeld. Holmes. Clark
Schuonmaker, Rand. s - :
Police-Anquist, Van Nest, Ryan. Pet
tersen. 2"
Paving Holmes, starkweather, Nelson
Mumm, Mccoy. 81"
Underground Wires-MoIaskey,. Stark
weather Mumm. Satterlee.
Health and Hospitals-Nye. Chatfleld
Van Nest, ..
Cancellation-Ryan, Westphal, Nelson
Ordinances-Castner, Westphal, Holmes
Rules-McCoy, Starkweather, Gerber.
Bethany Home-Ehle, Nye, saterlee.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02
MAYOR HAYNES MESSAGE
Suggestions and Ideas Of the Retirine
Executive Transmitted Today.

Following an established custom Of
the city, Mayor Haynes, Just before re.
inquishing his control of municipal
affairs, presented his retiring message.
He held that he felt it to be the duty
of the retiring mayor to call the atten-
ton of the newly organized council to
those matters of special Importance
ing his term of office and to suggest
remedies for apparent abuses.
The message first took up the matter
of the city's finances, which were re-
ported to be in excellent condition and
comparing favorably with those Of
other cities. The gross bonded debt
Of the city is $9,434,OOO with interest
ranging from 31a to AZ per cent ex-
cept on about $4,000, which draws 8
per cent. Continuing, the message saws,
in part:
The sinking fund at present is s2,o4s..
546.77, which deducted from the gross
bonded debt Of the city, leaves a net
amount Of s7,3s5,453. Under stric
Interpretation Of our city charter our net
bonded Indebtedness should not exceed
per cent Of the total assessed valuation o.
the city, which at present is $131,532,'
397. and since s per cent Of this sun
produces only $6576, $685., 1t would seem
that we have already exceeded the lega
limit, but as stated by the city controller
the explanation for this apparent overissu'
is found in the fact that the bond buyers
generally recognize in our water plant {
dividend payer. and therefore deduct al
outstanding water works bonds in addition
to the amount in the sinking fund from
the gross bonded debt in order to deter
mine the true extent OF our borrowing ca
| pacity.
Should Guard Margin.
| ;,r ~ e. H.
we still have margin Of about one mil
| lion dollars for future bond issues, an
| this should be carefully guarded to NEE
i those imperative needs sure to arise
i the future.
/ Bonds to- the amount Of 81 90
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02

have been issued by the direct vote Of
the people, in accordance with legisla-
tive act. The tax rate since 1895 has
varied from 21.6O mills to $3.50, but the
apparent increase is due to a decrease
IN the e. assessed valuation. The present
lions and departments is, in round num-
bers, $2,151,000.
The work Of the various departments
tor the past year was reviewed at some
length. The engineer handled $1,3O3, 26O,
laying more than eleven miles of sew
ers, 1881 miles Of watermains, 1921
miles Of curb and gutter. 1857 miles of
paying, s.4l miles of "good roads," Sc
miles Of sidewalk, besides doing other
work. The work on the new bridge
across the river at Thirtysecond avenue
is we'll under way, and will provide
much needed Improvement. Attention
was given to the waterworks, reference.
being made to the improved service for
Lowry hill and Prospect park. Com
mendation is given to the metered SER
vice.
Filtration Approved.
I have long been an advocate Of the
natural or sand filtration bed for our
| needs. 1t costs something at first, but it
never wears out, and we know 1t to be
absolutely automatic, relia BILE and mex
pensive in its operation. We should try
| i
my inaugural address Of two years ago.
where you will find my reasons for those
views more fully expressed. l also beg
| to refer you to the report of the COM
mission OF experts appointed by your
| honorable body to investigate and report
upon this subject; which report you will
find embodied in council proceedings Of
the past year. I am gratifed to say that
their conclusions fully coincide with mine.
tic 80,
demands Your early and earnest attention.
Library Interests.
The changes made at the public
library by the opening of the open-shelf
reading room, the opening of the hand
some Pillsbury library on the East Side
and the opening of two additional
branch stations, are commented upon as
beneficial to the reading public.
We are all familiar with the beautiful
parks and parkways of this city and ap-
preciate their value to the ethical and
social life of our people. Little need be
said in behalf of our parks, for they
speak most eloquently for themselves. 1
; do wish, however, to again emphasize the
Importance of establishing a system of
public Fairgrounds. Older cities have
learned the folly of delay in this mat
ter, and have been spending vast sums
to provide such grounds in their con-
, gested districts. We should profit by their
) former experience before we are COM
PEELED to profit by their present example.
Mention is made of the generous gift
of Thomas Lowry, w. H. Dunwoody
, and others Of land for the Parade, the
new park at the foot of Lowry hill.
Credit is given to City Attorney Frank
Healy for his services in abolishina
9 the grade crossing on Como avenue and
t securing new bridges across the rail
t way tracks at Holden street and West.
: ern avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02

The fort on Shung-shu mountain was
captured Saturday morning. The works
were mined and exploded at 10 am,
many Russians being buried in the
debris. Those who remained in the fort
were captured.
There was little opposition to the at
tack. The northeast section Of the fort
was destroyed, affording cover for the
assaulters.
Thru an opening at the entrance into
| the bomb-proof il the gorge at Shun-
sh ana monqta 1a al the ent h d Rgs
rescued number two; officers and over
ll6O men. According to The pris-
toner's about one hundred and fifty
corpses are buried under the debris
4 caused by the explosion. The trophies
taken include field and machine guns not
,Iyet enumerated.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02

,cago, San Francisco and other lesser cit
les. know OF no better time than now
and no better place than this, to begin to
lay the foundation of this reform. Two
years ago, while was acting mayor
something was done along this line, but
great deal more lies at hand to do, and
while shall not attempt to outline an
elaborate system, shall, as soon as pos
sible, put into operation some simple and
practicable civil service rules and regula-
tions, which will provide for physical
examination and mental test sufficient
to ascertain if an applicant knows what
his dutiea are and Is reasonably fitted to
perform them. ss"
A maximum age limit will be main
tanned, both with reference to new appli-
cations and to retirement from the force
This method will practically eliminate
pointments and will give all citizens an
equal opportunity to be considered, regard
less OF their nationality or party affilia-
tons.
Efficient service previously rendered to
the city will be accepted as a credit in de-
termining the qualifications Of an appl-
cant.
A term of probationary service before
final appointment will always be required,
and no removal will be made without
gran ling the officer to be retired hearing
in his own behalf.
The younger efficient men and officers
| of the force should be given q chance,
and services we'll and faithfully performed
| must be rewarded with recognition, thru
promotion or otherwise, before. the. age
| limit is reached. Officers of the active
| force who are to be retired upon the
ground Of advanced age will be fitted into
minor positions suitable to their age and
physical condition. Until the much
needed pension system is provided thru
new city charter, or by legislative en-
actment, this seems to be the only means
of honorable retirement Of aged employees
of the city. The plan is imperfect, ant
should there be a considerable number o.
men attaining the maximum age might
prove to be impracticable thru lack o.
vacancies in minor places.
This discussion and the proposal Of thu
introduction CT the merit system into the
police department. suggests the query
us there any good reason why the city
council should not, in the same spirit
voluntarily promote civil service rules IL
the fire department Of the city, and n,
longer hamper its efficiency by dictatin,
to the chief appointments and promotion
upon the basis of public patronage an
influence"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02
Russians Blow Up Forts.

The Russians yesterday blew up two
of their own forts near the railway and
completed the destruction Of the cruiser
Bayan. It is said the forts were blown
up because Of shortage of men and
ammunition. .YJ<y 5lA,n5ftss.sY<
Port Arthur is described by later ar
rivals as living hell; The hospitals
Three Japanese destroyers, after en-
tering the harbor and making a demon
stration, Joined other Japanese warships
waiting outside. The opinion is gen
eral that interesting developments are
likely to occur tonight.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02

Toxic, Jan. 2.-General Nogi report
ing last night says:
IS The center and left columns opened
an attack against Wan-tai hill at 9
O'Clock today. Awaiting skilfully of
the result Of our bombardment, our
troops stormed into and entirely occu-
pied the position at 1886 pm.
We captured three guns at "H''
fort and four guns at Wan-tai ...
Our trophies at Sung-shu mountain
were three seven-mill1meter field guns
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02

necessary to recall certain incidents in
connection with the recent elections in
this city and state, as we'll as elsewhere
turnout the country. to emphasize the
need Of early improvement along this
line. Some Of the strong points claimed
for the voting machine system are a
guaranty Of absolute secrecy, protection
against fraudulent ballots, prompt returns,
with no missing precincts or corrected
figures, and a reduction in the expenses
Of elections that would in comparative
ly short time pay for the innovation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02

HHApAuHIs FROM COLDS.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININH removes the
cause. 10 ret the genuine. cau for the full name
and look for the signature OF b. ". Grove. 2oc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02

By flying 3o1 miles in four hours the pigeons
Of the Adelaide (Australia) Flying club have
established worlds record
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02
Capture of til. Fort.

Following the draHatic capture Of
Sung mountain the Japanese yes
terday captured II fort and
. recently constructed fort On Pan.
lung mountain, which gives thsm pos
IsesEion ot TIE eptirs lins s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02

The corporation Of Liverpool wanted some
land to add to the citys watershed but offered
only 81, OO0, 900 for it. whereas the owner wanted
81, 2s5 600 But the parties submitted the matter
to arbitration and the arbitrators fixed the value
Of the land at 1892 555.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02
Two Destroyers at Tsing-Tau.

A dispatch received here from Using.
tau, dated O'Clock in the evening,
and Berki and a merchantmen with 500
soldiers on board have just arrived
there. 49,, H.
| Captain Kartow, commanding the tor
pedoboat destroyer Vlastni, says the
Japanese expected to enter Port Arthur
| Tuesday,.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-02
GRIP COLI

GRIP COLDS.
Laxative Bromo Qunne. the worldwide Cold and
Grip remedy removes the cause Call for the full
name and look for signature, e. W. Grove. 25c.