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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-14
MoDI BROTHERS SUFFER A Loss
OF OVER a THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.


A burglary was committed in this
city last Sunday morning but it has
been kept quiet until now in order
to get the detective work well organ
lied in advance of publicity. says the
Record.
Early Sunday morning the safe in
Modi Brothers store was robbed of
$1,165 in bills and silver. About SIS
in silver was left. the robbers evident
ly becoming alarmed and skipping out
before completing the job.
No checks were taken and as far
as known none of the stock in the
store was carried OF.
The cash registers in the store were
broken open but as all money is
locked in the safe every night. who
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-14
POSTUM CEREAL POST after PLAT.

der to prevent Senator Thomas c..
Platt from occupying his seat in the
United States Senate.
He win make his application. he
said, on the grounds that Senator
PIatt does not fulfill his duties ac-
.cording to his oath of ONCE; that he
subverts the interests of the people
whom he has sworn to represent, to
interests OF a; corporation which he
really represents
Mr. Posts action viii be based on
the Senator's alleged opposition in
the Senate to the postal currency pro-
gramme which Mr. Post advocated.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-14
TAX LAWS TO BE CHANGED

the new laws than may be required
for State purposes IN the year 1905
and 1906. Governor-elect Dawson will
ask the Legislature to enact a law,
which will unquestionably meet with
the approval of all tax payers.
This law will give the board of pub.
lie works the privilege of reducing the
State tax. this and next year below
the levy required by law, should it
be found the State does not need
the amount of funds that would he
raised by the State tax as now fixed
Robert Hazlett, of Ohio county. IN
presenting by request, a resolution
to the effect that the present tax law
be not disturbed, and the honor OF Of
fering to the Legislature the first pa
per of Legislative character, accord
ing to the prowess of Ohio county's
delegation. il is understood this dele
cation is the only one which will re-
ceive all 1t has asked for in the way
OF committees. appointments. clerks,
etc.
Rumor has it that in the House,
HaZlett will be chairman of commit
tee on counties and municipalities.
Moody. chairman of committee on la
Dor; Naylor. ranking member on jul
dietary, and Maxwell, well up on com
mittee on education and railroads.
Announcements of committees and
appointments will be made Monday.
John P. Glass, Sylvester s. Curtis
and Alvin Cummins, of Ohio county,
and A. NJ. Hadox will receive clerk.
ship appointments in the House.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-14
BURNED TO DEATH
TWO SISTERS BECOME VICTIMS
OF THE OPEN CRATE AT
BOSTON,.
(By Publishers Press.)

BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 14.-Elmira
and Rosanna Hascom. sged about
fifty-five and six years fespectively,
of waterville. Maine, were burned to
death in their room on the first floor
of the boarding house. 25 Union Park.
about L o'clock this morning. The
two women came from watervi1le on
Tuesday and rented the back par
lor. their intention being to spend the
winter in Boston.
1t is presumed that the clothing of
one OF the women caught IRE from
the CRATE
The Hascom sisters were reputed
to be wealthy
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-14
FORGED NAME
OF Dead Man Is the Charge Against
Tony MaIaski.

Special Constable. Ed capet, of
Pennington, arrived in the city this
morning, having. in custody Tony Ma
slastds an emp1oye of the Georges
Creek Coal and Coke Company. who
had been arrested for passing forg-
ed check MalasId. 1t seems. had
signed the name of man who had
been killed in the mines a short
time ago and drew the pay coming
70 both parties. The fraud was quick
u discovered and his arrest followed.
He was placed in the jail here TO
await a hearing
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-14
Mr.. NIEDRINGHAUS
MAKES STATEMENT
HE EXPLAINS THE $4,000 CAM
PAiGN CONTRIBUTION SO
MUCH TALKED OF.
tBy Publishers' Press }

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Jan. 1.-THE facts
in regard to the S21 900 alleged to
have been contributed to the Repub-
lican campaign fund came out Fri
day night. Mr.. Niedringhaus made
a complete statement denying the al
legations.
The original expense account with
the recorder of deeds by Mr.. Med
ringhaus as chairman of the Repub-
lican State Central Committee placed
in evidence showed that the largest
sum contributed was s21,237 by K.
Niedringhaus.
The local contributions given were
$57,4S3.
Mr.. Niedringhaus in his public
statement to the House denied that he
made the contribution mentioned in
the account. He also denied that the
figures $4,000 appeared in the state.
ment fled with the recorder of deeds.
Mr.. Niedringhaus stated that he
contributed $500 to the campaign
fund. Then on asking if he had any
statement to, make to the committee
in reference to contribution of $21,-
900. Mr.. Niedringhaus. still under
oath, made voluntary statement, in
substance as follows:
"a few days before the visit of
Senator Fairbanks to st. Louis it was
found that the liabilities of the State
committee were about $31 900 with
practically no money in the bank. l
was personally responsible to the
person with whom the debts had been
contracted andsft was the Chairman
of the executive committee who said
You are assuming this responsible
ity.'
About this time Senator Fairbanks
came to ST. Louis and on the request
of Mr.. Adolphus Busch, who is a per-
sonal friend of the Senator, dinner
was arranged at Mr.. Busch's house
at which were former Senator Mason,
of Illinois, Congressman Barthold, of
st. Louis, w. S. Dickey, Otto Stife1,
Senator Fairbanks and myself
During the dinner explained that
had refused contributions by prom
inent Republicans and stated:
IF had $4,000 1 would guaran-
tee that the State of Missouri would
cast its electoral vote for Roosevelt
and Fairbanks
Mr.. Busch then said: 4 am will
ling to join with yourself and Mr..
Stifel to guarantee this $4,000. 1
will assume that guarantee if you
and Mr.. Stifel will assume the other
hal"
q Immediately announced that as
sumed my share and Mr.. Stifel
agreed.
ct was stated, however, that we
should make one more appeal to the
National Committee for $4,000 and
that anytime we should be fortunate
enough to receive this sum this guar
antee should be returned to the guar
aptors'
In reply to question Mr.. Neidring-
ssaus stated, that he was under no OBJ
legation of any kind on account of
this guarantee to use any influence
whatever to effect legislation before
tie assembly of Missouri.
Mr.. Neidringhaus further, explain
ed that the deficiency of $4,000 was
reduced to $4,000 by collectors and
that the latter amount was taken care
of in accordance with the agreement
between Busch and Stifel.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-14
NEW YORK MAN MAKES AN
NouNcEMENT OF GREAT
PUBLIC INTEREST.
(By Publishers Press

NEW YORK, Jan. &c. W. Post.
president of the Postum Cereal Co.,
and the man who. for the last two or
three years. has been the leading
spirit in an effort to get through Con-
gress legislation authorizing a pos
tai currency bill. announced, at q
mass meeting in behalf OF postal
progress at Cooper Union last night,
that he viii apply to the Supreme
Court next week for restraining or
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-14
YOST'S TEAM
MAY PLAY YALE NEXT FALa-
NEGOTIATIONS ARE NOW
PENDING TO THAT
EFFECT.
lBy PubIishers Press. !

NEW YORK. Jan 14.-Eirorts are
being made by the Michigan Society 10.
bring about football game in this
city between the University OF AIich-
igan and Yale next fan The govern
ing committee OF the Michigan So
ciety with this purpose in view has
invited Hurry up Yost. the famous
Michigan coach. as guest OF the
Michigan Society to arrange meeting
to be held here on Jan. %
TAX with Iunkins q Michael.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-14

Choice building lots on yirsinis
ayenue and sixth street Apply IA.
win Robinson. Gas Once.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-14

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Jan.
Forecast for West Virginia;
Fair. colder tonight. except
snow in the mountain districts.
Sunday fair and colder.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-14
POLICE COURT

We were a little late in getting
around this morning. We had a
bad dream last night. All the var
ious invalids that we have put to
work lately we're surrounding our
bed and were talking about us Just
like they do before election Re
minded us very much of the scene
from Richard three times, where the
ghosts of his victims parade before
him. The first of the annual fan
bri"ode arrived this morning. W."
have been in the business so long we
can tell them at glance. This one
was the hot whiskey variety. This
specimen is Just about due. and 1t
will flourish until the last of Feb
ruarv. While all other reports have
announced the coming of winter, we
never regard it as a sure thing until
the Hot Whislycus arrives.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-14

Buy I'iptop Coffee at Kercheval's.
224 West Pike street. 11oct4t
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-14
g AEtsbuEg, w. va.. o.. 4 1906

Congressman B. B. Dovener
gladdened his many admirers with a
visit here Friday night. The gen
iaI Captains hand-shake is some
thing every one appreciates. He
knows no enemy, but is the warm
friend of all and to be with him is 81
delight none care to miss. Best OF
all we find Mr.. Doyener in splendid
health and in most excellent eondi-
ton physically and even more brainy
and brilliant than ever. His visit
was purely of business nature, the
object being to see Judge Dayton
and Judge Lynch about some i'm.
portant matters, but though one OF
business, he did not altogether for
get politics and is proud to know
that the party in this county is in
snch fine shape. 1t is pleasure to
have Congressman Dovener among
us and we bid him come oftener.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-14
RAH! RAH! RAH!

The football team, sixteen IN mum
her. of the Ohio University, OF
Athens. Ohio. arrived here last night
on No. 12. They repaired to the
Traders hotel where they remained
over night, and journeyed to Nor
gantown this morning, leaving here
at g q. M. The Ohio and West NIr-
ginia pigskin warriors viii come to-
eetbrr on the Morgantown gridiron
fbis afternoon, and Battle royal Is
expected. The Ohio boys are
busL-v looking lot of chaps, and w.
Va. will have to go some TO beat
them.
Tie Tiger Athletic Clubs foot
ball squad played the Elkins eleven
at FIllins Yesterday. The score was
nothing-nothing. The Tigers they
cav have a mean disposition, II they
con,t win themselves they won't let
any one else win.
TIE Broaddus football team went
10 EIkfns today where they play the
Davis and EIkins college this az
tcrnoon. The Broaddus BOYS are IN
fine condition and never let up on
their training. Each member OF the
team is required to say Rah, Kan
Rah.'' three times every ten minutes.
The High School eleven play at
Snttnu this afternoon. They have
reserved for Sutton what they dld
not get to give Buckhannon, owing
to their backing down on the game
scheduled for Friday.
The first football team of Buck
harmon. aided by the Wesleyan Re
serves, will play at Fairmont today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-14
Plenty of Fish

The sulphur water that is run
ming into the creek near the railroad
bridge is driving the fish out of the
deep water on the rifles. where they
can be caught with the bare hands
One caught today in this manner. a
cat fish. caused small sensation
,rbcn carried through the streets;
The fish was 3 1-2 feet long and
weighed 33 pounds. The captor dis
posed of it for $3.50.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-14

In this issue the Telegram fur
nishes its readers most entertain
ing. instructive and brilliant artlGi"
on the beauties Of trip across tho
continent. Clarkshurgers who took
the trip recently have been inter
viewed and with the highest ability
and cleverness they describe their
experiences. adventures and observa-
tions. It is needless to say they
have done it we'll and that the article
will be read with deepest interest
thre is no shadow of doubt. 1t =
a compendium of knowledge and
none can afford not to read every
word they say.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-14

We offer two prizes today. ladies
and gentlemen. one for the editor
who in wasting his grey matter over
the first snow fall did not use the
adjective. "bcautiful." and the other
for the first of the high forehead
entries who starts the annual search
for the author of that revered and
historical poem which starts some.
thing like this: "Snow, Beau
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-14
Funeral Of Italian

Nicardo Romano. aged So, an
Italian. died of heart disease at
Kcyser. w. Va, Oct 10, at 10 p. m
The remains were brought to tins
city for burial. The funeral took
place from the Catholic church at
one O'Clock this afternoon. and the
intcrment was made at Holy Cross
cemetery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-14

The Telegram gains in circulation
every day and the same is growing to
immense proportions. The mer-
chants appreciate this fact as shown
nv the advertising columns of this
paper. It is the best medium in
Central West Virginia for advertfs-
ing purposes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-14
Elkbridge Dance

Prof. Raymond Crows orchestra
frirlv outdid all previous efforts at
the semi-weckly ball at Elkbridge
hall last night All the regulars
were on hand besides some newcom..
ers and all present had the time OF
their lives.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-14
QUARANTINE Raised

The quarantine at the home OF
Rev. J. F. Plummer has been raised
and the diphtheria there is no long
or dangerous. AS shown by hls an
pouncement services will be held az
usual tomorrow in Christ Episcopal
church. -.----
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-14
Dance at the Waldo

The dance at the Waldo last even
ing was a highly successful event
and marks the beginning of the sea
son of balls at that hosiery. The
attendance was unusually good, and
very enjoyable evening was spent.
There will be dancing mt least once
a week during the winter months.
Wells orchestra, under the direction
of Prof. Emil Kaiser Der Crosse
Walters, played cxquisitely.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-14

For the benefit of those who have
not learned the answer to the riddle: ;
What kind of noise annoys an oys-
ter? we would whisper that: "A
noisy noise annovs an oyster"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-16
GOVERNORS AppolNrMENrs.

Governor Broward has recently made
the following additional appointments
OF notaries and justices for different
portions Of the State
.Notaries-H l.. Knight, w 7, Gif-
ford. J. W. Walker. r. W. Bennett,
jacksonville; l. r. Grimes, =. NJ.
Hendry, lamps r r. Jones, ]. +.
Stokes. Lacrosse; joe Henderson,
West Tampa; William : Jarvis, Low
ett; Mellon A. Lewis, Jennings c. r.
Spencer, Dade Cty ]. D. Goss, PEN
sacola.
Alec, J n Bntler of Romeo. % be
Justice ~ the peace for che Fifth dis
trict 90 Msrjoa county.
I. j. Hall al Maitland, % be justice
~ the peace for che Third district OF
Orange cOInty.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-16
HAS HELPED GAINESVILLE.

The establishing Of the Bible Con-
ference and the Chautauqua in our
city has done more to advertise
Gainesville than anything else that has
ever happened. Ithas brought people
here for that pleasure alone-of at
tending such q season Of Bible study
and wholesome amusement,
one gentleman, who with his wife
and another lady have been here, said
he saw an announcement OF the Chau-
tauqna in little sunday school paper
published in Georgia and they came
here They we're so pleased with the
meetings and the city that he said
they would come again
Two ladies who had heard Of Gaines
vile through the Chauiauqua, came
here and we're delighted with the
place. They will not only come again,
but will bring Others with them, be-
sides telling others Of the pleasant
city, excellent drinking water and
kindly.disposed people they saw here.
Anything that tends TO draw good
people to our city is good thing, as
these people help the city. II by any
means dollar is started to roll down
the street, someone is going to get IT,
and it takes money to make the city
grow. Indirectly everybody is bene-
fitted by every new dollar that comes
into town.
We have every reason to be thankful
for these assemblies, and we're it not
for the efforts OF Dr. Clarence B
strouse, who has labored faithfully q
make them success, there would not
be so many people in the country 81
there Is today TO speak in tones o.
praise OF Gainesville and her people
He ia deserving OF the thanks Of all fol
his efforts, and we doii our hat to Mr.
Strouse.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-16
STATE COMPETITION.

The experience Of some Of the States
az the Union ia dealing with those in
charge OF institutions controlled by the
commonwealth has shown a desire to
graft that is certainly alarming. In
several instances where the men who
are connected with such institutions
have been caoght they have simply
stated that there are others as much
implicated rs they are and then have
quietly waited the application Of the
halsomine 10 make them spotless again.
State ownership Of the oil refinery in
Kansas is looked on with fear and
trembling be- many who see chance
for graft. Gov. Hook says IL may have
the semblauce Of Socialism, but u is
not. and that ats soul is that OF COM
petilionn While Il Is desirable TO es-
tablish legitimate competition, there
are grave doubts regarding the policy
entered into by the State Of Kansas.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-16
GRAND LODGE K. OF P.

At the meeting Of the Grand Lodge
OF Knights OF Pythias Of Florida, held
at Tallahassee last week, the following
officers were chosen for the ensuing
year:
NJ. w. Stewart Of Palatka, Grand
Chancellor Commander.
Henry Horsler OF Pensacola, Vice
Chancellor.
Lewis G. Lynch of Gainesville,
Prelate
J.Emmet Wolf Of Pensacola, Master
alarms.
Harry Pritchard Of st. Augustine,
Inner Guard.
r.. Clay Crawford Of Tallahassee
Outer Guard
w. H. Ellis Of Tallahassee, Supreme
Representative.
There was a spirited contest for
Outer Guard, the other officers being
in line for advancement. The attend
ance was large and the delegates were
entertained in royal style by Cicero
Lodge.
The Grand Temple Of Rathbone Sis
ters, which also met at the same time
elected the following officers;
G. C.-Mrs. Lille Morris.
G.s.-Mrs F. NJ. Williams
@. J.--Mrs A. Mas.
g. Mr.. C.-Ms. Weltzer.
6. F.-Mrs, @. Medley
G. M.-Mrs. Richards.
G.. T.-Mrs Brandon.
G. o. T.--Mrs. X Cochran
S. R.-Mrs. Morton.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-16

The enterprising citizens Of Tampa
deserve credit for their cleyerness IN
baying the Tampa Bay Hotel properly
intact and selling it to company shat
will run it in the future as a hotel.
The Tampa Bay is the most subs,an-
italy built and furnished Of any resort
hotel in Florida, and il the city Of
Tampa keeps on growing as it has in
the past few years this hostelry will be
needed right along The entire year to
accommodate the frst.class trade Of
that city.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-16
sIoo Reward, 500.

The readers Of this paper will be
plessed to learn that therei at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able 70 cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
" upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature IN do
ing it's work. The proprietors have go
much faith in its curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials. Address:
FL. CHENEY q Co., Toledo, q.
Sold by druggists, zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constl-
patton.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-16
NEW lRlsH POTATO.

Iuther Burbank, the transformations
wizard Of California, having hxed me
aoral world to his liking, has invaded
the vegetable kingdom and is now at
work on aDer potato He gained hls
original fame 10y Improvement Of TINS
usefnl tnber. but is an bilious TO ex-
tend his couquests in this direction.
poteto that bias grown wild in the
central cart OF South America, an or
binary scrub potato. scorned even oy
the Indians, but so hardy that it has
arrived its lack Of cultivation ana
natural disadvantages since the cen
tories before the Incas, has been taken
nm by the magician Of The vegetable
world and will be made au edible ana
highly priced article Of commerce
MI Burbank has been working on the
evolution process for a year and ne
thinks that he will eventually produce
out OF the South American wild potato
the very finest potato the world has
ever known.
AZ many Of the old varieties OF po-
tatoes have gradually run out and lost
their good qualities with constant eul-
tivation, this new specimen may prove
Of value to farmers who contemplate
cultivatiug the Irish potato.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-16

The winter and early spring visitors
stit continue 20 come 90 Gainesville.
many 90 whom are on their Way % the
North from the Southern part % tlor-
ida and Cuba Soms 90 them are cou..
PEELED 90 stop here 60 reeuperate after
q season Ca The localities thss are i-ss
favored lhsn Gainesville Tor health.
Tno pure air one enjoys at This point,
the excvl.rnl water for drinking pur-
poses and bathing, makes Gainesville
4 city much saleht hy invaiids as Nell
as those Who eouid srrk few weeks
% resi- STEER t0urinr .n oiaer rartori
N toe state.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-03-16
ASKED TO RESIGN.

The Board Of Commissioners Of State
Institutions met at Tallahassee on
Monday and adopted resolution re-
questing the resignation Of the super
inten1ent, DR.. V, H. Gwinn, and the
physician, DR.. e. Christie, Of the
Florida Hospital for the Insane at
Chsttahoochee This action was pre-
cipitated by engagements which have
developed between these two leading
officials and II was deemed to be for
best interests Of the institution to ask
for their designations, to take effect
upon the qualifications Of their success
sors.
The board az the same time also
elected Capt. B F Whitner Of San
ford to be superintendent OF the hos
pitel, Dr.. r. J.. Goodbread Of Mayo to
be physician, and DR.. James H Ran
dolph OF Tallahassee to be assistant
physician. The assistant physician
WAS provided owing to the largely in
creased number Of patients now in the
hospital.