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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-02-23


Il Iar q III Browntieid and Captait,
Prichard left Tuesday night tor
a st1 or elgat weeks stay 81 the sot:tllii
Il. A. Med and vile, d MN.
nington, and III. and Mrs. Tom Con
Incl, d ionongah; were among the.out
of town visitors n attendance at the
Eagles Minstrel.
Ms. Lee Maxwell, who had toen
The guest Of MISS Edna Trtckett lei
to-day for her home IN Clarltsburg.
Mrs. smoot and daughter. Betha
who had beeaSthe guests Of her sis
ter, Mrs. 9. W. Smith. left this morn,
ling for Nesburg where they viii
spend a few days with relatives
win Paul, otthe University Is aere
Ito spend a few days with his lister
Mrs. g. w. Smith.
Mrs. ]. Engle was called to Wheel
ing yesterday on. account Of the i'll
ness Of her granddaughter, the child
of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dobson.
Mr.. James Pearson, Of Greensboro
Pa, was a business caller in the city
over night and was the guest Of his
sister, Mrs. Thomas Blair, Of Grafton
street
Mrs. Charles Wigginton and daugh.
ter, Rella, and Miss Nell Watson went
to Morgantown yesterday where they
will be the guests Of relatives foI
several days.
Mis- Virginia Anderson, of Shlans.
ton, spent last evening in the city.
She was the guest of Miss Jessie
Dent.
DR.. w. H. Sands returned home at
noon to-day from Millersvflle, Nd,
where he was called by the death Of
his father-in-law. Or. Dubois. Mrs
Sands will remain for while longer.
Frank Clark, who has been in The
city since Tuesday, returned to his
home at New Marttnsytlle this morn.
ing.
William Jones, Of Eyerson, who is
well known in this city, is dangerously
i'll of pneumonia.
Bishop @. G. Penfck has returned
from Parkersburg, where he had at
tended meeting Of the Episcopal
clergy at that place.
Master George Smith has been
quite Ill for the past few days.
DR.. and Mrs. /. G. White and their
children reached home at noon
Wednesday, after an absence Of near
" a year in Germany and BAIL.
They arrived in New York by steamer
from Rio Janeiro on Tuesday. Their
numerous friends are very glad to
have been busy since their arrival re-
have been busy since their arriyelre-
ceiying the greetings extended Nor
gantown New Dominion.
Miss Phila Hess left this afternoon
for her home In, Clarksburg, where she
will spend some time.
]. A. Meredith is on the sick lit.
The young attorney is suffering With
sore throat.
Rev. Morton Barnes, who had been
away for some time, returned today.
Sweeney Fleming went to Morgan
town yesterday afternoon and was
present at the military ball last night.
Mr.. j. G. Callison, a medical Stu.
dent at the University, anu who Is
also a linotype operator, is taking
Miss Hess place in the West Virgin,
ian Office to-day He will also remain
tomorrow. Mr., Calison is a helper in
time of need very much appreciated
by this Office
SWEET MELODY FLOUR. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-02-23
All Can Afford,

Large trades are often consumated
by using our want ads. A cheaper
vehicle Of business exchange could
not be found, hc a word for each In,
sortion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-02-23
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Mr. Neill's work here was so excel.
lent that the Association will en-
deavor TO get him to return at an
early date.-WheeIIng Register.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-02-23
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-02-23

Prof. Neil. who will appear at the
Presbyterian Church Friday, March
%, never fails to please his hearers,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-02-23

Lost nnythingg A West vlrglnian
vaut ad. will ind it for you
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-02-23

Standard pianos, at factory prices
P. r. Gailmard, S11 4th street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-02-23

eyes, SIR said tile man with the.
bulging waistcoat; Il was the only
child Of the family"
"That explains saidthe other man..
"why you do enough talking
for six average men. Chicago T'rls
bune,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-02-23

SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
HANGED WITH THROAT CUT.
John conley Cursed His Enemies and
Declared His Innocence.

Santa Fe., N. NJ, Feb. 27.-John Con
ley, miner, who on January 10; 1904,
killed james Redding and Charles Purdy
at the Guadaioupe plaeers, was hanged
yesterday at Taos, few hours after
being found in his cell with his throat
cut. The wound which had been inhict-
ed with a pocket knife, did not sever
the artery, and was quickly bandaged.
Limp and almost unconscious, Conley
was dragged to the gallows and slipped
through the trap, death resulting from
strangulation.
Conley had been convicted by a jury,
II members Of which spoke only Span
ish, and the trial was conducted with the
aid of an interpreter An appeal was
granted TO the New Mexico Supreme
court, but as Conley lacked the money
to pay for transcript, the evidence was
not reviewed, and Governor Hagerman
refused to grant the reprieve Of 80 days
in which the case could be reopened.
Conley insisted that he killed the two
men in self defense. In n letter found
in his cell, Conley cursed his enemies
and declared that he was innocent.
Conley was born at Albany, n. ",
and served in the Civil war as Penn
sylvania volunteer and afterward was
for FIVE years in the regular army in
Indian campaigns.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
INVESTIGATION RE- "OPENS.
As to Cause of Rutland's Big Fire Of
Feb. 18.

Rutland, Feb. 27.--The investigation
al to the cause Of the conilaeration,
February rs, and the alleged inefiiciency
of the fire department, was reopened in
city hall yesterday afternoon before the
citizens committee and score OF more
of witnesses Occupied the stand. The
session was held behind closed doors
and every member OF the committee par
ticipated in the eross-examination.
The chief witness was Fire Marshal j.
G. Dunn. who was questioned at much
length about the condition Of hydrants
and the reservoir.
Geo, G. Underhill, mnyoralty eandi
date on the citizens ticket, was one Of
the witnesses, and scored the firemen
in emphatic terms. lie stated, so il is
alleged, that there were but few mem
bers on the force who did not owe their
positions to some pull or other, where
upon fireman named Wood, who was
present, arose and denied it, declaring
that he was one exception.
Attorney Joseph c. Jones, one Of the
occupants Of the Ripley block, where the
fire originated, WAS another witness.
The committee ascertained that hot
water was obtained from the depot res
taurant on the morning Of the FIRE 70
thaw out one or more frozen hydrants.
contrary to the testimony Of firemen
that no hydrants were frozen, and IS
investigating this latest development
with the idea Of making a strong point
OF t. The investigation win be resum.
ed from day 10 dnv until the special
committee has secured all information
possible on the subject.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
METHoDIsTs WHO ESCAPED.
News Brought in cablegram from Bishop
Bassford.

New York, Feb. 27 Reports of riot
ing at the American mission station ii
Nanchang and the escape of eight AM
erican missionaries stationed there
were received here yesterday by cable
by the Methodist board OF foreign mis-.
sions.
The Methodist board has mission
station at that place. The cablegram,
which was sent by Bishop j. w. Bass.
ford, Methodist Episcopal bishop resi-
dent nt Shanghai, aud made public by
DR.. ]. X. Carroll OF the Methodist board
is as follows
Mission Nanehang rioted, Methodist
missionaries escaped on boat.
The Methodists at Nanchang are as
follows: The Rev Edward James and
wife OF Wisconsin; DR. NJ Charles and
wife Of Ada, o.; and four American wo-
men, Gertrude How, Genevieye Hughes,
Alta Newlin and Kate L. 0gdorn. In
addition 10 these eight missionaries, the
Methodist board had one Chinese wo-
man, Ida Kahn, stationed at Nanchang.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
TWO TEAMS ARE TIED
FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
c. o. F. and Clan Gordon Each Has
GOO Per Cent in Interfraternity
cribbage League by c. o. F.s
Victory Last Night.

As result Of the eribbage game last
evening between the two leading teams,
the G. o. T. and Clan Gordon. these two
teams stand at tie for the league tro.
ply and championship, each having won
and lost the same number Of games and
have 900 per cent. The G. o. Z. de-
feated the Clan Gordon last evening by
five tables 20 three. The result by ia
bles was as follows:
Burke and Brault, c. o. f., defeated
Flrick and Booth, c. G.; Kelley and
Loranger, c. o. H., defeated Scott and
Henderson, G. G.; LeClsr and Nelson,
G. O. f., defeated Gordon and Thomp.
son. G. O.; Tierney and Nelson, G. o.
T., defeated Mackay and Inglis. c. G.:
McNulty and White, G. 0. r., defeated
Troup and Smart. c. G..
Milne and Jopp, c. g., defeated Moore
and Brown, 6. @. E.' Smart and Keith,
G. G., defeofed Coneo and Carroll, G.
Q. RI Mcleod and Riddle, G. G., de-
feated McNulty and Gallagher, G. o. +.
The r. of A. md NJ, Z. teams play
tonight, and the Red Men and /. o.
O. F. teams play Wednesday evening.
The league standing to date is as
follows;
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
A BUILDING WITH A HISTORY.
Once Filled With Students, Then a
Hotel, Latterly a Nuisance, Is
Being Demolished.

The last trace Of the old Barre aca-
denny, an institution which fouTished
half 1 century ago and which was one
OF the best known heTeabouts, is being
removed in the destruction Of the i'm
nlense dormitory which once stood back
|of the academy building facing the
common" and which now looms up on
the brow of Hill street, worn and dilapi-
tated and mockery Of The prosperous
times Of the old school, whose sons and
daughters are now scattered through all
parts Of the country.
Barre academy was founded in the
early sos of the last century but the
dormitory in question was not erected
until 1867, taking the place Of an old
boarding house, Alfred M. Lane, j. s.
Spaulding, the principal Of the school,
and n. w. French, were the building
committee, which had charge Of the com
struction. The main building was three
stories in height, measuring 100 by 81
feet. The first floor contained two par
lors, one for each sex, and four suites
of rooms for teachers The two upper
floors contained suites Of rooms for stu
dents, each suite having study room,
.a bed room and d closet, Then there
was an ell part, two stories in height,
AZ by SO fleets This contained the din-
ing room and kitchen, with chamber for
matron and help. The whole, with barn,
cost $1,000.
This building was used BY the aca-
DENY until the decline of the school, af.
ter which ii was fashioned over into
d hotel. Its form Of construction made
it admirably adapted for that purpose.
In the middle sos tile place was known
as "Hotel Rugg", being under the man
agership OF Herbert a. Rugg. For time
it did thriving business.
With the growth 81 the village added
school facilities were needed, and the
present Spanlding builling was planned.
To make room for it the old boarding
house had to 20. Oryis Batchelder pur.
chased the property III 1890, and, cut
ting ii in two, undertook the tedious
work OF removing the halres to his prop
erty on Hin street The building finally
reached its last resting place, the dis
jointed parts were reunited, and there
It has set for fifteen years, its huge
bulk more or less of an eye-sore to the
owners OF property in this popular REL
sidence neighborhood. During that time
the big roof generally sheltered one fam.
lilly.
Two years ago tho building and land
were bought by Snpt q. ID. Mathemson,
who has now sold the building to II. s.
Meaker for nominal sum, to be torn
down The work of demolition was
started last week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
vERMoNTERs HELD.
McIndoes Man Charged with Stealing
Money.

Woodsvillc, N. H.. Feb. 27.--Frank
Hoyt Of McIndoes, VT, was held by
Judge Dow in the Haverhill police court
yesterday in $1,000 for the grand Jury
at the May term at Plymouth for lar.
ceny from the person Of Andrew j. Fraz.
er on the night Of February is From
the evidence at the hearing, Il appears
that Hoyt was in town Monday after.
noon and evening without money and Oh.
tanned small credits OF not more than
Sc or 81 in the aggregate; that the
secured liquor, fell in with Frazer, who
had that afternoon secured some $50
or so on a check, and the two spent the
night together at the Wentworth. In
The morning Frazer complained to the
landlord that his money was gone.
lloyt had money to pay his bills that
day, one amounting 10 some $50, and
has not explained whcre he got it. lie
was represented at the hearing by i.
w Smith, and the state BY County So
lieitor NJ. D. Cobleigh and +. S. Wright.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
MANN PERJURY AGAIN.
coloners Counsel VIII Claim That the
State Has Failed to Make a Case.

New York, Feb. Ri Robert j. Col
lier, publisher Of Golfers Weekly was
among the witnesses examined yesterday
at the resumption Of the hearing Of the
perjury charge against Col. William y.
Alton Mann, editor Of Town Topics.
Moses B. Wooster, once in the employ
Of Colonel Mann and John r. Joseph,
once fnancial editor Of Town Topics,
were the other witnesses MIR. Collier
was put on the stand as the nominal
complainant in the case in order that lie
might be cross examined BY the de-
fense.
When adjournment was taken last
night II was announced that the prose-
cutiou would close today. Counsel for
Colonel Mann stated that they would
Immediately move for dismissal Of
the charge against the defendant on the
ground that the state had failed to
mako case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
GOV. BELL TO CAMP PAIGN
FOR ANTI-SALOONISTS
win Speak in Burlington at Rally
Next Sunday--A Great Meeting
Is Planned for That

Burlington, Feb 27.-The active cam
paign for temperance and no. license, be-
gun in this city n week ago last Sunday
With Anh.Saloon League meetings in
,eyeral Of the churches, will be continued
next Sunday evening with a grand tenn
perance rally in The Strong theatre The
principal speaker Of the evening will be
Governor Bell, while the Rev g. G. At
kins, D. D., DR.. J. n. Jenne and others
will make addresses. Music will be r-
niHhed by Nyetermans full orchestra and
4 united choir Of several Of the churches
win sing This viii be by far the large i
and most preieniious Temperance meet.
ing held IN the city for a long time,
md will undoubtedly attract wide at
ention.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
INSURANCE TO BE PAID.
1T win Reach Total Of s2ss.Ooo in Rut.
land.

Rutland. Feb. 27. The amounts paid
by the insurance companies on the vari-
ons buildings and stocks burned Fcbru-
ary is will total according 10 local in
surance agents about $2s5,000 The
quick settlements made between the
companies and the insured We're almost
record breaking, A. early as Thursday,
fonr days after the fire, the losses were
adjusted except in cases where some de-
lay was caused by contractors making
estimates.
Since interest in the ruins has sub
sided everybody on the strets is talking
about business changes, where the home-
less firms will locate, rumors of new
property to be located and the changes
made by many clerks being the principal
subjects discussed.
A portion Of tie report Of J. G. Dunn,
fire marshal, concerning enforcing the
law regarding fire escapes upon city
blocks will be of interest. In il he
acknowledges that he has not even tried
10 enforce the state law during the
past year.
u have not tried to enforce the state
law, nor the city ordinance relative TO
the erection of fire escapes on public
buildings tho past year, as ! made up
my mind ii was Of no use, This cannot
be enforced until the city erects the fire
escanes on their own buildings. the city
schools, as recommended by Chief Dun.
ton and mvself over year ago Since
writing this report have been inform.
ed that the fire escapes for the city
schools have been ordered for some little
time, but the concern from whom they
were ordered has been very slow in fill
ing same. They are promised here at
once and vii be erected as soon as re-
eeivedr
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
PROVEN A SUCCESS.
No-License Has Been vindicated in
Barre.

The past year in Barre has been the
most decent year for loIsy time. This
statement is made again and again. No
license has been enforced, not absolutely,
indeed, but reasonably well.
The officials, especially the statc's at
torney and the police, deserve great
credit. They have done splendidly.
Barrel has been clean. Cases Of intoxi-
cation have been rare, and most of these
have been due to II saloons Of Montpe-
lier
Many man who voted for license
last March did so because he feared that
no license would mean return to the
lax, unwholesome conditions which pre-
vailed during the last years Of prohibit
tion. He is now satisfied that no license
can be enforced and will vote mo"
There is but one thing to fear; not
having had the object lesson Of the sa.
loon before us for the year pnst, some
may not be thoroughly aroused to the
danger that threatens and may neglect
to 20 to the polls. Otherwise the city
will again vote NO There is every
Indication that those who are consider.
ing the welfare Of the community will
oppose the granting Of licenses. Gen
eral Apathy" is the one most to fear.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
FRESH CAUSE
FOR TROUBLE
Native, Under French Protec-
ton, Has been Arrested
BY ORDER OF THE PASHA
Case Is Similar to That Which Resulted
in the Present French Moroccan
EmbrogIio- Comment
On It.

Paris, Feb. PA despatch from
Tangier says that q native who is under
French protection, has been arrested and
imprisoned at Rabat by order Of the
Pashaf The case is similar to that Of
the Algerian protege Of France, named
Bousain, who was arrested in Morocco,
ever whose case the French Moroccan in
cident arose.
The news Of the arrest has been COM
mented upon in government circles here
AS indicating the necessity for the Alge
ciras conference passing a platonic re-
solution regarding the safeguarding for
eigners in Morocco, through adequate
police protection. Even II the confer
ence breaks up it IL stated that pressure
will be brought to bear upon the Duke
of Almodovar, president of the confer
ence, to propose some such measure.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
DIED IN MONTREAL.
Capt. George S. Brush, Old vergennes
Man.

vergennes Feb. 27.--Ncws has been
received here Of the death Of Capt.
George S. Brush last Friday evening at
his home in Montreal, 2. O. The Brush
family, of which the deceased was a
descendant, were prominently identified
with the early history Of this city and
his father, Capt George Brush, was one
Of the frst steamboat captains on Lake
Champion. His mother was a Seymour,
family who were for many years we'll
known in a business and social way in
town. The late Cen Daniel Brush OF
Carbondale, ILL.,, commanded brigade
from his state during the Civil war, and
very much resembled Gen. IT, S. Grant,
Cor whom he was sometimes talien. For
many years Mr. Brush was engaged in
the manufacturers Of steam boilers, ele-
yators and sbinele mills, etc, and was
the owner OF the Eagle foundry ia Mon-
treaI. lie graduated from the University
Of Vermont in 1sis. The funeral was
held yesterday at Montreal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
INSURANCE cos WITHDRAW.
Four Win Leave Missouri March L.
Policies Not Affected.

jefferson City, Feb "a. -Four insur-
ance companies notified w D. YanDiyer,
the Missouri insurance commissioner
Yesterday that they would withdraw
from the state March 1, when their pres
ent licenses expire These companies
are the Bankers Life company Of New
York, the Mutual Reserve Life company
Of New York, the Cosmopolitan Life
company Of Freeport, III, and the North.
western National Life company Of Min
ncapolis.
The Withdrawals do not in any way
affect policy contracts now in existence
in this state
The companies other than the Mutual
Reserve withdrew Of their own voli-
ton as the commissioner had not taken
them up at This time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
TO INVESTIGATE CHARGES.
New York Department Of Banks and
Kilhurn to Be PTobed

flang Feb. ~. Tie subcommittee
of the selate finance com lee, con
Stating Of enators Grady, stevens and
Aids, the lGttof substituted in place Of
Raines, met last night and discussed
the charges made against state Surer-
ntcndent Of Banks Kilburm and the pro-
posed bank investigation resolution
II is understood that the committee
Will recommend today to the finance
committee the adoption Of the assembly
resolution amended so as 20 provide for
an inquiry into the conduct Of the state
bank department but limiting the scope
of the investigation to the department
itself. If this resolution IS reported by
the committee and adopted by the Sen.
ate II will have TO return TO the As.
sembly as amended for concurrence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
AS Most Favored Nation With
German Tariff
KAISER'S FORMAL ASSENT
TO the Bill Which Passed Reichstag Sew
eral Days Ago -Kaiser's 25th An
niversary Was Observed
Today.

Berlin, Feb. 81. Emperor William
has given his formal assent to the bill
which passed the Reichstag few days
ago, giving America the most favored
nation arrangement in Connection with
tho tariff.
The 25th anniversary Of the wedding
OF the KAISER and Kaiserine is being
celebrated today, with great rejoicing
in all parts Of Germany. These rejoicings
are everywhere connected withnumerous
acts of charity, by which Germans are
making the historic event. 1t is esti-
mated that the total amount expended
in Germany for charitable purposes in
connection with the celebration exceeds
S25,000,D00.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-27
PRESIDENT lNIERVENES
TO AVERT A STRIKE
National Convention viii Be Called at
indianapolis to Endeavor to Straight
en- Out the DiHiculties in Mine
Discussion.

New York, Feb 27.--President Roose-
velt has again intervened as peace
maker between the coal miners and OPP
orators and as the result of letter ad-
dressed by him to John Mitchell, presi-
dent Of the United Mine Workers of
America, a national convention Of the
miners will be held at indianapolis
March Is, to try to reach an agreement
with the soft coal operators in the
hope of averting the threatened strike
Of April in the bituminous coal fields.
The Presidents letter and the an
nouncement that the national convention
would be called were made public last
night by Mr.. Mitchell after a long con
ference with Francis Robbins, president
Of the Pittsburg Coal company and
chairman of the bituminous operators.
Present at this conference were w. q.
Henry of the Southwestern Coal asso-
ciation and B. T. Bush, representing the
soft coal interests allied with the Gould
railroads.
The Letter.
The Presidents letter is dated Washing
ton, February "a, and says
"Sir;-- | note with very great concern
the failure in yopr late convention on
the joint interstate agreement 10 come
to a basis of settlement Of the bitumin-
GUS mining scale of wages. You in this
business have enjoyed great industrial
peace for many years thanks 70 the
Joint trade agreement that has resulted
in the action Of your successive conyen-
tions
IA strike such as is threatened on
April / is a menace to the peace, and
general welfare ON the country. ! urge
you to make further effort TO avoid such
calamity.
"You and Mr.. Robbins are joint chair
men OF the trade agreement Of the Na-
tional Civic Federation, and it seems to
me that this imposes additional duty on
yon both and gives an additional reason
why YOU should Join in making further
effort.
Every respectfully,
(Signed) THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The conference did not adjourn until
nearly eight O'Clock last night when Mr..
Mitchell announced that it was agreed
both BY himself and the operators that
the national convention should be called.