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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13
POSTAL OFFICIALS
ARE MUCH PUZZLED
TRANSFER OF THE DIVISION OF
INSPECTION Is NOT THOR
ouGHLY UNDERSTOOD.
(By Publishers Press.)


WASHINGTON, d. c.. Jan. "a
Just exactly what Postmaster Gene.
raj Wynne's transfer of the Division
of Inspection from Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow's bureau
10 the immediate supervision of the
head of the department. made yes
terday, will effect, is a subject of
deep interest to postal officials here
end throughout the country. The
move has been contemplated for
months. Ten years ago the postmast.
er general had the inspectors in his
own office. Later they were placed
in the bureau of the first assistant
postmaster general Two years ago,
when the postofice scandals were the
subject of investigation by Mr.. Bris-
tow. he secured a transfer of the in
spectors to his office, in order to ia
ciiitate his work of inquiry.
The late Postmaster General Payne
was against Mr.. Bristow's keeping
the 25O inspectors in his charge after
the peculiar reason for his having
them ceased to exist. Mr.. Bristow,
however, was anxious to retain super
vision of their work. In the reorgan-
ibation of the department for the in
yestigation, Mr.. Bristow had assigned
to his bureau several of the most i'm
portant divisions, where scandals
had existed, including the free deliv-
cry, supplies and salaries allowance,
with the result that for nearly two
years more than half the department
was directly under his supervision.
The reaction following the close of
the investigation, left this unchang-
ed.
Mr.. Wynne, in his annual report,
recommended the withdrawal of the
inspectors from Mr.. Bristow's bureau,
Notwithstanding Mr.. Bristow's desire
to retain them. In some respects
they are the most important
body of employees in the postal bust
ness. They form the secret service
branch of the department, are used
in all kinds of Investigations and COM
stitute the only means the high off,
ciels have for keeping track of mat
teIs not regularly reported. Consid-
cradle power attaches to the men
who runs them.
During the past two years, If the
postmaster general wanted an inqui-
ry made in any branch of the service
he was obliged to request Mr.. Bris-
tow to have the chief inspector place
men on the job. Thus, coordinate
bureau acquired knowledge of the
step taken. Under the present ar
rangement, the postmaster general
can go ahead without making his ac-
tor known to a bureau chief.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13
MUCH WORK is BEING DONE DUR
ING THE SHORT RECESS OF
The LEeIsLATuRE.
THE COMMITTEES WILL ALL BE
READY FOR WORK MON
DAY MORNING.
(By Al. P. shawkey.l


CHARLESTON, W. Va. Jan. b.
Tie legislative halls wore a lazy
look to-day. but inside the private
Offices of the president and speaker
there is a rush of business. The
whole affair will be threshed out
during the short recess. and when the
bodies come together Monday morn.
ing all the committees will be ready
for work. 1t now looks as though
Forman will be chairman of the Sen.
ale Judicial Committee. Miller OF
Darst chairman OF that of Finance,
while Carrigan will be at the head
of the committee on Education.
In the House it seems the finance
craftsmanship is bound to go to Ma
rion county, and If Mr.. Powell doesn't
feel like undertaking so much hard
work the honor will go to Mr.. Flem-
ing. McCamic will steer the Judi
ciary proceedings of the House. and
either Warman or Scott will take the
lead in the educational affairs.
Both Harris and. Shaw have COM
pieted their lists of assistants.
The capitol elevator dropped this
morning, causing considerable excite
ment, but fortunately no one was on
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13
GENERAL DAVIS MAKES REPORT
ON CONDITIONS i'm PANAMA

zone governments on those questions.
On the subject OF health and sani-
tary conditions, Governor Davis says
that the marine battalion that has
been on duty at Empire for ten months,
numbering All men, has no fatal case
of sickness. The mon are in good
health, but about one in three have
had mild attacks of malaria.
The total number of United states
employees on the Isthmus is $500; the
number in hospitals of this force is
9S. or about 2S per thousand.
"As rapidly as possible, or as ne
cessities require, says the report, .tthe
employees from the States are being
housed in the old repaired and reno
waited buildings, or in the now tempo
rary structures. modern plumbing is
being Installed, and that conditions
for decent living are being created
The general health of the inhabitants
of the zone and of the cities of Pana-
ma and Colon since April has been
good The climate does not seem to
be deadly one, and with proper pre-
cautions and with an observance of
the rules shown by experiences the
employees on the canal zone should
enjoy good headth.' Acquisition by
United States, of the Lib privately
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13
COLDER TONIGHT
The Same Prediction Reaches From
New York to Tennessee.
(By Publishers. Press.)

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Jan. 13.-
For Eastern New York: Cloudy to
night, probably snow in southern por.
ton. Saturday. snow; fresh to brisk
northeriy winds.
For Eastern Pennsylvania: Cloudy
tonight and Saturday, probably snow,
colder tonight in southeast portion,
colder Saturday; fresh to brisk north,
eriy winds.
For Tennessee: Partly cloudy and
much colder tonight; cold wave in
central and eastern portions: prob
ably snow in eastern portion. Sat,
urday fair, colder in eastern and cen.
tral portions.
For Kentucky; Fair, much colder
tonight with a cold wave. Saturday
falr. colder.
For West Virginia: Snow and
colder tonight, with a cold wave in
western portion. Saturday colder
cloudy. with snow in eastern portion.
For Western New York: Snow
tonight and Saturday. fresh to brisk
northerly winds.
For Western Pennsylvania: Snow
ana colder tonight. Saturday snow,
colder in southern portion; fresh tc
brisk northerly winds.
For Ohio: Fair tonight and Satur.
day. except snow in northwestern
portion; cold tonight, with a cold
wave in western portion. colder Sat
urday in southern portion; fresh tc
brisk northerly winds.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13
BROOKLYN BRIDGE
WILL HAVE TO BE RESULT Ac-
coRoINe TO REPORT OF
ENGINEERS.
tBy Publishers Press0

NEW YORK. Jan 1s.-The Brook
.xn bridge will have to be rebuilt
within a short time. The engineers
of the department of bridges say the
structure has been subjected to such
fearful strain and that the bridge
win in time weaken to such point
tIIas catastrophe will result. 1t
viii require two years to complete
the reconstruction during which time
the bridge will be closed.
The rebuilding will not consist of
patching, but the entire structure al
most will have to be reconstructed.
This work cannot begin until the
completion of the Manhattan bridge.
New elevated railroad tracks will
be constructed in the rehabilitation
Of the bridge, and every suspender
girder VIII be replaced. The plan for
the improvement will entail an expen-
sliture of at least $5,000,0O0.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13
JURY OUT
Twelve Men Unable to Reach Yer.
dict In the Patton Case at
Grafton.

GRAFTON, Jan. 1s.-At noon
the jury was still out in the Patton
murder trial The indications are that
the twelve men viii fail to agree on a
verdict Attorney John j. Conif made
the closing arguments for the State
and Charles Preston Guard for the
defense, each speaker occupying for
ty minutes.
The case went to the jury yesterday
morning at nine o'clock.
Later-at 2:15 P. NJ the jury re-
turned and made report Eleven
stood for acquittal and one for in
voluntary manslaughter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13
Judge Mason's Birthday.

we are informed that to-day is
Judge John W. Mason's birthday. He
is sixty-three years old to-day, and
Marion county viii be sixty-three to-
morrow. the judge being one day its
senior Judge Mason is a man of
strong physique. and he enjoys ex.
ceHent health. We hope for many re-
turns OF the judges natal day, and
We have every reason to expect the
same
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13
ouINNIMoNT
Ten Mile Railway and Rolling stock
Purchased BY c. 6 o.

HuNTTNGToN. Jan 1s.-The ouin-
nimont short line railway. a coal road
running from Qninnimont to Beckley.
distance of ten miles, with all OF its
rolling stock. has been purchased by
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company for 100000. The road-bed
VIII be built up Of 75-pound rails laid
the entire distance and regular sched-
ule put into effect
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO BE SPENT
Western Maryland. to the West vir-
ginia Central, is already far advanc-
ed, and this will also be hurried
EIevated Contracts Awarded.

ed, and this will also be hurried.
Elevated Contracts Awarded.
Several spurs for the purpose of
penetrating the coal territory of the
westside Belt will be built this year,
and within few days the contract
will be let for the connection between
that line and the Union railroad. Bids
for the latter work are all in.
"The most important announce
ment of President Ramsey as affects
Pittsburg is that work will be start
ed on the elevated tracks from the
north end of the Mt Washington tun-
mel on the Southside This elevated
way is to connect the large freight
depot, which viii be built on the
Southside, as well as the Jones &
I.aughlin plant, with the wabash
Pittsburg Terminal. The freight de-
pot on the Southside viii also be
started this year.
e'The larger freight depot adjoining
the Wabash building VIII be the most
Important, and President Ramsey
said that he expects 10 be using that
one by April 1t viii take only few
weeks to erect the steel work when
the concrete foundations have been
completed. The American Bridge
Company has the contract for the
steel OF the elevated tracks on the
Southside',
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13
IllARlDE COUNTY Will Get
MOST IMPORTANT CHAIRMAN
SHIP IN HOUSE OF DELECAT ES

ttse elevator Wnen IL dropped anu
no one was hurt.
Gossip of the solons,
Senator Charles T. Caldwell. the
hero of the two straw episode. is
thoroughly in evidence His bright
witticisms and shining pate united in
drawing the attention of his fellow
members. and the gallery-pa
,arly the gallery from the first tap
OF the gavel swung by Senator Stark
Baker in the circus.
Charley Swisher started the pro-
cec6ings by starting to his feet and
Strengthening UP. though bowed by
weight OF commissions for two Jobs
in his pocket, and moving the exclu-
SION of every single or married soul
from the room unless that individual
had had the good fortune to be elect
ed to the dignified Senate by his
horny handed constituents.
Then was when Caldwell got busy
and piled on amendment after amend
ment, only to see them all go down
TO the tune of IS to IL. and then,
finally. when the crippled resolution
was carried exempting ex-members
from its operation, Caldwell slowly
arose and calmly spoke thusly:
You've passed your resolution and
row you've got to let all these Dem
ocIats stay and hear and see while
good old Republicans that came $50
miles to see what we were going to
do get fired out. l move we proceed
to nominate speaker
Nobody paid any attention to the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13
KING AND QUEEN
May visit Canada Some Time This
(By PubIishers' Press.l

MONTREAL, Jan. 1s.-Mayor La
porte stated last night that he had
received private advices from Eng
land that King Edward and Queen
Alexandra are contemplating visit
to Canada some time this year
II the Contemplated visit is paid
the King and Queen viii receive an
unprecedented reception
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13
PRESIDENT RAMSEY OUTLINES
PLANS FOR EXTENDING
PITTsRuRe SYSTEM.

The article given below appeared
N yesterdays Pittsburg Post. 1t is
in line with reports to be heard on
every hand, and indicates that there
is evidently something doing in Wa
hash circles. The article says:
wabash work, which viii mean an
expenditure of several million dollars
IN the F:ttsburg district and the
making of connections between the
Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal railroad
and the Western Maryland railroad.
was outlined yesterday by President
Joseph Ramsey, Jr., of the Wabash.
who arrived in Pfttsburg for a stay
CT two or three days. during which
lime he viii devote his attention to
Pittsburg Improvements. He win be
in consultation with Pittsburg ON
ciaIs, and has already spent much
time In going over the plans for this
work.
The connection between the West
Virginia Central and the Pittsburg
Terminal line via the Greene county
route, which has been SO much dis
.cussed. VIII be pushed to completion
ard may be finished next fall. The
connection from Cherry Run, on the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13

Miss Bessie Chancellor is sick Of
tonsilitis at the home Of her grand
father, Mr. w E Arnstt. Of Pike
street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13

How about having baby's picture
talxen2 See Howard. the photogra-
pher. LOG Main street. I
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13

"Trip to Bombay,'' 2 Grand Opera
House tonight
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-13

Continued on Eighth Page,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-02-21
pate in general strike. II walkout
should occur contractors are in a posi-
ton to fill all vacancies with new men.

1t is contended that within ten years
the whole nation will lock TO Washing
ton and Oregon for its lumber supply.
With Michigan and Wisconsin treelefs
as far as merchantable timber is con-
cerned, the states timber lands will in
crease rapidly in value yearly. The
timbermen contend that the state owes
it to the people of the state as well as
to itself, as trustee for the educational
institutions OF the state, of millions Of
dollars OF lands granted by congress, to
enact adequate laws which will protect
the virgin forests of the state against
the ravages of fire as well as against un-
scrupulous land grabbers who haunt the
Office of the state land commissioner.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-02-21
ATHENA, FEBRUARY 81, 1905

Oregon is represented at Washington
by one lone representative, who is not
under Indictment in the land fraud
cases. On Senator Fulton now devolves
the work of looking after Oregon's in
terests in both houses of the national
congress. President Roosevelt has de-
cided to help him out, and has set down
on the edict sent forth by Hitchcock
and other cabinet officers that no more
federal appointments would be made in
Oregon until after the land fraud trials
Fulton stock, as consequence, IS
taking boom, and when it is known
that President Roosevelt took occasion
to express his complete confidence in
Oregon's junior senator, the STOCK will
advance above par. Fulton is the man
of the hour in Washington-and in some
parts OF Oregon Circumstances over
which he had complete control in the
first place put the Astoria lawyer in the
United States Senate. Since then, cir
cumstances have been crowding circum-
stances with appalling rapidity, but from
appearances Of things they are not COM
ing any too fast for Charles, Jr. This
is the only conclusion to arrive at after
reading Of his masterful stroke in block
aiding the cabinets purpose to hold up
the federal Office appointments, and
gaining the presidents assistance.
Teddy and Charley will take care of
Oregon all right, and while they are
about it, Charley has glorious oppor-
tunity to take care OF his chances for
second term in tho senate. There are
instances recorded where the child Of
fortune has proven itself to be twin
brother to the child of circumstances.
This may not be one Of the instances,
but Fulton has demonstrated in the
past that he is shrewd enough to pocket
circumstances, and tie string or two
on fortune.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-02-21

The Spaniard is absolutely devoid Of
talent or conception when it comes to
fire arms or explosives. He has sacri-
feed navy in support of this fact, and
Spanish anarchist the other day tried
to blow up the Mexican legation in
Paris. The Don made dismal, bleed
ing mess Of himself, and the legation
still does business. When we get ready
to distribute Col. Wood over Weston
precinct, it is safe to conjecture that no
Spaniard need apply for the job. Wen
employ either son of Sunny Italy or a
bewhiskered nihilist graduate. We be-
lievs in doing all things WE'LL
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-02-21
Notice.

In the County Court of the State Of
Oregon for Umatilla County.
In the matter of the es- Notice of final
tate of Angus Nc acc cunt and
Donald, deceased. settlement.
Notice is hereby given that l, Hugh
Worthington, executor of the estate of
Angus Mcdonald. deceased. filed my
final account and report in the said es.
tate on the End day of February, 1905,
in the County Court of Umatilla Coun.
ty, Oregon; that Hon. H. j. Bean,
County Judge, thereuron appointed
Saturday the 4th day of March, 1905, at
the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
as the time, and the County Court
House as the place where any and all
objections to said final account will be
heard and the settlement of the same
passed upon.
Dated this 3rd day of Feb, 1905.
Win M. Peterson. Hugh Worthington,
Attorney, Executor.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-02-21

The position OF the PRESS on the
liquor question is understood by all. 1t
favors the regulation of the liquor traf-
fic by license in preference to the pro-
hibition method with its "blind pig"
trimmings. In the vote of the two
precincts at the recent election by the
bare margin of one vote, the town was
saved from going dry. The saloon in
terests gained that one vote, not through
any particular influence they could
bring to bear on the issue, but through
the suffrage of voters who balloted
against local option with the belief and
understanding that gambling was to be
eliminated; that minors we're not to be
allowed in saloons, and other nuisances
were to be abated. 1t was narrow
victory for the licensed saloon, and
with the local option law still on the
statute books, the saloon man who per-
mits gambling in his place Of business
is virtually butting against brick wall.
Property interests and business interests
cannot afford to allow gambling to en-
ter into the balance that is already tot
tering. Gambling in Athena is at an
end, and the sooner the saloon men re-
alize it the better it will be for all con
cerned.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-02-21

The walking delegate" is abroad in
the land, and his latest effort toward the
advancement Of labor's cause is to
foment dissension among the workmen
on the buildings at the Lewis and Clark
fair grounds in Portland. These "dele-
gates" hail from St. Louis, and are past
masters in the art of creating dis
satisfaction and trouble for both EN-
ployer and employe. Having had the
advantage of practicing on the works Of
the st. Louis exposition, these agitators
plan to close down work on the build
ings now in process OF construction for
the fair and expect general walkout.
The local unions and labor leaders Of
Portland have so far refused to partici-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-02-21
Notice,

In the County Court of the state Of Ore
gon, for Umatilla County.
Il.' In the matter Of the Notice to Cred
Stone, Deceased. itors'
Notice is hereby gwen that have
been duly appointed executor OF the
estate of Permelia Stone, deceased, by
the above entitled court. All persons
having claims against the said estate
are hereby required to present them to
me at the law Office of Will NJ. Peterson,
Athena, Oregon, with proper vouchers
as by law required, within six months
from first date of this notice.
Dated this Slst day of January, 1905.
Will NJ. Peterson, e. Fl. Stone,
Atty. for Estate. Executor.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-02-21

The gentle chinook and mild, soaking
rains have caused the snow to disappear.
Link Swaggart's poultry may now come
off the fence with guaranteed protection
from frost bite, and Pendleton's base
ball games may be played as per sched-
ule. George Dewey Brown, the "crops
are savedr'
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-02-21

Mrs. Katie Stump announces that
she is agent for the "R. M. Ball I'm
proved Washer" See her and prove
merits of this excellent machine.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-02-21

Sam Small's bow to the public on
taking charge of the Brunswick Journal
is characteristic. "We cut out the
'Salutatory' stunt"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-02-21

Deeds, Wills, Leases, Mortgages and
Contracts carefully drawn; Collections
promptly made.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19
RlOTlNC IN
SHANGHAI
CHINESE CITY is SCENE OF FAT.
AL FIGHTS - BRITISH ON
GUARD

Washington, D. c., Dec. 1S.-The
state department has news from Shang-
hal that serious situation exists there
over trouble arising through strike
and dispute growing out of some
cases being tried before the consular
court. Two foreigners have been killed
and many wounded. Navy forces from
the British squadron are guarding the
streets and two American cruisers are
now on the way to Shanghai.
Twenty Chinese Killed.
New York, Dec. 1S.-Fearon Daniels
& Co., today received the, following
cablegram from their Shanghai Office
"Rioting by coolie classes. Business
suspended. Two police stations burned
About twenty Chinese killed. Few
foreigners injured. Marines volun.
teered and are restoring order. Fur.
ther trouble and fires are anticipated
tonight"
Rioting is Suppressed.
San Francisco, CAL, Dec. 18. - A
cablegram from Shanghai today says
the riot has been suppressed. Twenty
Chinese were killed.