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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26
Not True
WAS REPORT SENT OUT THAT
CAPTAIN DREYFus WAS
SLAPPED IN FACE.

PARIS, July 26.-An Official dental
was issued to-day. Of the report which
was widely circulated that Major
Dreytus' face was slapped by ur-
known army officers last night nj
circle milttaire. one Of the most ex-
elusive clubs in Paris. Major Drey.
fus dlned at the club last evening and
was not molested. No such incident
occurred
Madame Dreyfus in an interview
adds her denial to the reported slap,
ping Of Major Dreyfus by an army Of
ficer. She declares the greatest cor.
dialtty prevailed at dinner. No incl.
dentEocc
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26
Hanged o.Day
YOUNG NEGRO PAID PENALTY OF
CRIMINAL ASSAULT u HIS
MORNING.

PRINCESS ANNE. Md. duly 26.--7
William Lee, seventeen years old nes
gro. was hanged ON solomon's lump,
barren island; at TanEIer Sound
within the waters Of this county at
eight o'clock this morning for Grim.
inal assault. He was pronouncea
dead In seventeen minutes. With
sherif, deputies; minister. scanold
black robe and ali other requisitSs he
was brought from Baltimore last
night on State fishery vessel and
landed on the island. Precautions
were taken 20 prevent a tHreatensI
lsnching Lee Fas tried, conyicted
and ssatenesa July
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26
Republican
Candidates
Inel rom Page Onel

.is.fa iskss II
nine dalegate from The les
gates voting Tor the endors enleEat ere
six from Tyi and seventeen from
yEetzel
Next in order was he no PM 2 tto1ga
for a candidate for Senator. Mart
Blown o. Marshall nominated CARR.
gan, Frank wells Clark. Of Wetzelt
nominated santee. w. MclnttFe
seconded santee,s nomination, as die
Mayor lynn Kirkland Of sistersgilla.
The vote was as follows:
santee carigan,
Maraha1l sC
Tyler 81 ~.
wetzel mot yotingD s.
AT this janctnre the santee dele
gates left the convention hall and con-
Iyened in the lobby Of the gallery 1t
was the unanimous sense Of the meat
ing that 1T should proceed independent
Of the original convention. Captain
John L. Hunt and Or: g. Kearns. both
OF wetzel, were made chairman and
secretary, respectively.
j. w. santee was placed In nomina;
ton for state Senator from the Sec
ond Senatorial district by the follow
ing ballot: Marshall, -; Tyler, =;
WetzeI, IL; total, 35.
Members of the Senatorial exenll.
tive committee were selected as FOL.
lows:
Marshall-w. "A. walton, L. G..
Thompson and w. Fl. Hood.
Tyler. M. Underwood. w. F.
clark and Lynn Kirkland.
wetzel-A. e. Mccaskey, H. E.
Wise and John L. Hunt.
Resolutions were adopted similar to
those affirmed in the original conYen
ton. with the ADDITION of an instruc-
ton of the nominee of the convention
to work for the reelection of Senator
Elkins.
The convention then adjourned aud
reported its proceeding to the other
meeting.
The resolutions of both conventions
endorse President Roosevelt, the pro.
tective tariff. the Senators and Repre-
sentatiyes in Congress, river improves
ment, good roads and tax reform
Upon tax reform and the state admin
istration the resolutions declared:
Resolved, That we approve of the
record of our State administration ant.
particularly of that of the governor OF
this state, Hon. w. NJ. o. Dawson. We
affirm our strong belief in the wisdom
and justice of the much abused and
greatly misunderstood tax reform law
of this State, realizing now more than
ever before that as soon as 1t is prop
erIy enforced it will prove to be one
of the wisest and most just systems
of taxation that obtain in any State OF
the American Union.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26
Mystery
SURROUNDS DEAD BODY FOUND
NEAR GRAFTON WAS SUI.
eide PRoHARLY

GRAFTON, Jplg sb ,The coroner
summoned b 1lfty last eyeninE e: Try
so solve the my cry 9aich snEz
rounds the dead body VI tchs was found
Tuesday at FetterIia near the IaEf
Irett DiHtlliery The 1tirg was unable
ito seeure any evidence upon The per;
son which would lead 70 his name on
to his home. Neither was anyone
able to remember OF anyone haying
been lost recently or to have Inystiesrs
iously disappeared. The Jury render
ed the verdict that owing to the fact
that melody was beyond ali 9powersof
recognition, and that no evidence
could be secured that the dead per
son had been killed by another per
son, but that evidence did present 4.
self that the person had killed him.
self, a verdict was stated by then
that the man had come to his death
by his own hand.
1t is evident that the man has been
dead many months, or possibly year.
The mesh had entirely decayed from
the bones and nothing Is left but the
chastity skeleton which Is still cloth.
ed in the suit Of wearing apparel
which the owner had on ct the time
Of his mysterious death. Four dollars
in paper money were found in de-;
cayed condition ON the mans cloth.
ing. "a thirty-eight ca1ibre revolver
n 4 badly irusted condition, was found
under the remains of the unfortunate
human being, with one chamber emp;
ty.
Those who examined the corps
figure out that the bullet from the
empty chamber of the revolver found
with the corpse, has passed up through
the chin and out at the top of the
head. This theory is sustained by
the fact that quite section Of the
skull at the top has been torn away
by some means not otherwise account
ed for. The only means of identia.
cation of the body left is that OF a sset
OF upper artificial teeth, consisting of
two upper central molars;; right lat
toral btcuspfd and first right molar in
right side upper jaw; gold clasp
around the. first bicuspid right side.
upper jaw. size OF hat No. q; collar
Is; there were several trinkets about
the clothes, such as a key, white bone
comb! set link cuff buttons. pair Of
dressed dog skin gloves, black hat
band, etc. The coroner's jury viii
set this evening at the court house for,
the purpose of hearing any further eyi
idence that may be adduced and rem 4
der its verdict
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26
Band sere.inade.

The Elks band serenaded Mr. and
Mrs. Howard w. showatter, Mir. and
Mrs. Fred Barlow and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles. L. snodgrass last night The
Woodlands band serenaded Mr.. and
Mrs, snodgrass Monday night Man
nington Record.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26
u. s Troops
GoiTo MEXICAN BORDER TO PRE-
VENT 1RRls IN q M lsTER
ff REPUBLIC

fSoR1 lFessas JUS
.Is,senSs ne eays sidea ftl
stroops ia sed thruitsf here last night
EN- route to Mexico Border posts It
.is believed the government Is strength
ching it's posts ia anticipation Of
threatened un1lsi1e ln iho sister re-
public
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26
aoatinn Partu az RfvesvfIIe.

9UaETIg TaTIy aI TtTVSsVI'TV'
Miss Bessie Hawkins, of this city,
who is the guest of Miss Knightie
snfder. at RtyesYille, win be the guest
of honor at a boating party to be given
this week. Miss snider is arranging
the outing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26
EnfoyasIe Hay Rlde..

A merry party of young people drove
to the home of Miss Bee Collins above
Boothsville last evening where they
spent several hours. They made the
trip In a large hay wagon leaving here
about half after seven. They return
ed at a late hour last night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

Foreman's Photo Gallery wilr~ be
closed for vacation from Aug. to
Sept. 1.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26
Goa eALE.

FOR Gin Cottage, three acres
81 ground, Stone quarry, $3.50. 80 min
ites drive from city; also 3 stacks OF
siay Address during July, Ellen
vance, Route 8, Fairmont. Phone.
aginheld521 *.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

FOR sAlEA fve-room house near
new High scnool building. Call at
the west virginian office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

The Pople sale win laat ali this
week N. -ow l-Ie.1- --I- ---L-L.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26
PIenIekIna al the Park.

A merry party Of young people Lett
here today ON the 8 o'clock car for
Traction Park where they are spend
ing delightful day. The party was
composed of the members OF the 81.
P. Sunday school and "a few Of their
friends. Quantities OF good things to
eat we're taken along and picnic din
ner will be spread under the trees.
They expect to return on the Cookbook
car.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

iEoR sAIE-Fiye room house on
EIigh street Enquire at Merrifeld
Hotel First ward. 24-7t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

j. = : J. , J. J. : ) ;
=
RwEswLLE PENciLiNes. :
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

WANTED An experienced cook.
White woman preferred. Apply Mt
aap Fairmont avenue. U
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26
Rlrthday Entertalnment.

Mrs. f. NJ. semans, Jr., OF Ben Lo-
mond street entertained 20 little
friends Tuesday. in honor OF the fifth
birthday of her second child, Smith
semans. The children gathered at the
semans home at $3.50 and spent tie
afternoon playing games on the lawn
until o'clock when they we're served
with supper in the apple orchard, until
6 o'clocis, when they left for their
homes-Uniontown tPa) News Stand:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

FOR RENT-six roomed house. og-
den avenue. Water and gas. Apply
BOZ ogden avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

.osT on Saturday night, between
old High school and ETorgan's gro.
Ecery. q gold brooch. Finder leave at
This ONCE. u
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

FoR q ALE All household furniture.
Carroll Helmiek. 722 Benoni avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

FOR RENT Two good office rooms
on Main street at very low rent. call
al The Skater Studio, Skinner Block.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26
3rettl aonle gVeddlhn.


A pretty home SOY
.ennized last evening 81 the home or
AR ID. w Jones. on t5aston avenue.
when Iiis daughter, Miss Hazel Jones.
and Mr.. Albert n Rigs were 1nitett
in marriage. Rev. q. ID Smith of the
Methodist Episcopal church perform.
ed the marriage ceremony In the pres
ence Of the relatives and d number
OF friends Of the cont citing parties.
The bride was becomingiy attired In
a gown OF white and carried sweet
peas. At the conclusion OF the cere9
mony congrataiati ons and best wishes
were showered upon the bride and
groom and refreshments were served.
When the brides cake was cut the
thimble was found by Mr. Louis
Jones and Carney Christie captured
the ring. The interior of the house
was tastefully embellished In ferns
and sweet peas for the event.
Mr.. and Mrs. Riggs win reside hero
for. a while and will later go to Barnes
vile. They are both eatimah1e youns
people and have the best wishes of a
host of friends. Among the welding
guests were, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. AIcG1umphy, M.
and Mrs Knight, Mr.. and Mrs. L. "a.
Riggs. Mr.. and Mrs. G. s. Riggs, Hrs.
Langdon, Misses Summers and vir.
gInia Riggs, Messrs. Guy. Jones and
Haines.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

pAfITEpA refrigerator for the
summer. Desire to rent. Call Con
aolfdated SAG. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

Sg3n RENT-A few choice ONCE rooms
I'm the new Peoples Bank building.
Apply at the Peoples Bank.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26
EoR REN1.

FoR RENT-6 room house, all mod
srns convenfences, centrally located.
Ia.st FAIRMoNT TRUST co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

WANTED no rent, house Of four or
I'VE rooms with bath, by August LIST.
Addfeas d. ii. care West Yirginian.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

EoR REM one seyen-room house.
Two four.roum: cottages. two flats. All
modern convenience Good locations
b, shain, Peoples Bank Building.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-26

WAiJTEDTwo good girls.
AMERICAN LAUNDRY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
A Study In Black and whIte.

The Judgment of several city news
papers that the report OF the committee
which investigated the state prison at
Windsor was a white washing must have
been formed through casual reading The
committee evidently meant to be per-
fectly fair and at the same time chari-
table, and recognition is made alike Of
the good points concerning the prison
and of the many serious deficiencies.
On the commendable side 1t is found
that there is no evidence whatever Of
graft or dishonesty, that good discipline
is maintained, that only two prisoners
ever escaped from the institution, one Of
whom (Abbott, alias Almy) was hung in
another state and the other recaptured
and that the institution is more than
self-sustaining OF the people connected
with the prison only one young Harold,
'Harpin, is let off spotless and the snort
reference to him simply says that the
charges made against him were untrue.
The elder Harpin, who was the warden,
second only in responsibility TO the super
intendent, is left nearly spotless-almost
wholly black, with the white marks only
family discernible. Ex-Supt Oakes, Supt.
Lowell and Mrs. Durkee, the matron,
come in for criticism for their plain
dereliction OF duty but are commended in
several respects. The filthy scandals
which have been a matter of common
notoriety for some time are again brought
briefly to public attention.
The evidence which is largely new con-
Germs the interior arrangement and SAINT
airy condition Of the prison. which is de-
fective in many ways. The cells are
smaller than those in other similar insti-
tutions, are dark, wholly unventilated
aside from the DOORS and owing to over
crowding. some cells have two occupants
each; the plumbing Is of a very unsanit-
airy nature; the hospital is a small room
over the big baking ovens, provided with
no sanitary arrangements, and the prison
ers are garbed in degrading and repuisive
uniform, with nothing to distinguish mer
with good records in prison from those
who are unruly or dificult to manage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

Vermont has the two most widely known
Dewey and Rear Admiral Clark and the
states third admiral. George A. Converse.
who was born In Norwich and who studied
at Norwich university 1S5s-61. is evidently
highly regarded by the President and
naval officials. Rear Admiral Converse
will reach the age OF retirement, 62, May
12. 1t is his wish to then relinqulsh active
duties, owing to poor health. but the
President and Secretary Bonaparte be-
lieve the best interests of the navy will
be served by his retention in his present
position. as under nis regime the SER
vice has shown excellent development
especially in the personnel afioat and
ashore Admiral Converse, unless he
breaks down in health completely. will
regard the Presidents request as a COM
mand. This policy is generally applauded
in the navy. as Admiral Converse stands
eminent in point OF professional ability and
his policy In the relation OF the bureau Of
navigation with the other departments
has brought about harmony in the navy
department and between the depart
ment and the fleet that mas made for the
good OF the service. He has had an un-
usual record Of having filled no less than
three bureau positions in succession. chief
of the bureau Of equipment, chief of the
bureau of ordnance, and chief OF the bu-
reau of navigation, besides having COM
manded one OF the finest of the big battle
ships of the navy, the Illinois.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

John Barrett, the former Grafton boy
who is now United States minister to
Colombia after filling similar berths in
Panama, Argentine and Siam, has written
an extended letter to government officials
publicists and newspapers suggesting
that a new law be enacted requiring
that all United States vice and deputy
consuls be Americans. Out Of 343
secondary consular offices more than
one-half. or 176, are held by men who
are neither Americans by birth nor nat
uralization and cut OF 400 consular agents
275 are foreigners. These men have ac-
cess to records, statistics and other gov
ernmental papers which should be in the
hands Of Americans. Mr.. Barrett's
point appears to be well taken.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

How many chief justices has the United
States Supreme court ever had? The
question has arisen through the report,
not generally accredited. that Chief JUS
tice Fuller intends to resign. In a
period Of los years, from 1901 TO the pres
ent time. there have been only five chief
justices and the four who preceded
Chief Justice Fuller all died in Office.
Chief Justices Marshall, Taney and Chase
occupied the office successfully for 72
years. Salmon p. Chase was the only
chief Justice In century who was
younger at the time of his death than
Chief Justice Fuller is now. Chief Justice
Chase died in office at the comparatively
early age of 65. Chief Justice Morrison
R. Waite. whom Chief Justice Fuller sue
ceeded in 1883, was 70 at the time OF
his DEATH John Marshall. who was ap-
pointed in 1901. died at the age Of so
after a service OF SO years. Roger B.
Taney. vino succeeded Marshall. served
2s years and died at the age Of 81. Chase
served only nine years, and Waite IL.
Chief Justice Fuller has served is years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

Candidates for the state treasurership
are not numerous, but the campaign is
still young The Montpelier Journal
hears via dame rumor that F. G. How
land, banker in Barre, and NJ. d. Wells
Of Cabot, who was a state senator in
1904 and who now luxuriates under the
title Of colonel on the staff Of Gov. Bell,
will be the candidates for the Office. The
leading candidate from the west side Of
the state when Mr. Bacon was first nom
mated eight years ago will not be in
evidence this year. He is not dead. but
his name is d. II. Lewis and he is not
cutting figure eights in politics now.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

Not a day passes but a paper comes
to hand touting Bryan as the next Dem
ocratic nominee. Hearst and his social
istic following look so radical that Bryan
is now classed as n conservative in
circles where he was formerly denounced.
Undoubtedly Bryan has broadened with
the passing years. but he is nowhere on
record as changing his silver theories,
Mr.. Bryan is now in India on a trip
around the world and is writing special
articles for a syndicate Of Sunday news
papers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
Morse InternatIonaI AGENCY.

The name OF the Lyman D. Morse Ad-
vertising agency Of New York has been
changed to the Morse International
agency. This agency is the Oldest Of its
kind in this country and has come down
in direct line of descent from the original
S. M. Pettengill agency established in
1S49. There has BEEN steady growth in,
the extent OF it's business relations until
now they are international in scope and
the change in name is made to corres-
pond with this enlarged sphere Of opera
tion. The offices will be moved May to
the Revillon building, 10 West S4th
street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

Tuesday was one Of the most notable
days in the recent history of the United
States Senate. Senator Bailey of Texas
holding the close attention of his col
leagues and OF an auuience which packed
the galleries over four hours while he
contended for the suspension of injunc-
tions until courts shall have had a chance
for the broadest review of commission
made railway rate. He declared Con-
gress can at viii curtail the power OF
the judiciary and held that there is no
distinction between judicial power and
Jurisdiction. This, he said, is the first
government that ever conferred on a
judiciary the power to annul legislation.
He gave citations from many learned
judges in support of his argument. He
declared that Mr. Knox and Mr.. Spooner
had misconceived the theory under which
Congress establishes the inferior courts
saying that If so disposed Congress could
today disestablish every one of those
courts. He did not agree with Mr.
Spooner that such a course would be
anarchy because the state courts would
be left Congress might declare war
against every nation on the globe and
while the people would scourge Congress
for 80 doing, stin there was no
doubt Of the power. So it was with the
right OF Congress regarding the courts.
The power to create and the power to
destroy, he said, must include the power
to limit. Senator Hale OF Maine, in the
course Of the debate, declared himself
convinced by the arguments Of Senator
Bailey and obtained from the latter a
renewal OF his declaration in favor OF
the broadest possible court review
amendment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
AUCTION.

The undersigned will sell at auction the
real estate and personal property OF the ]. IL.
Plummer estate in West Brattleboro, Tuesday,
April IL, at 10 o'clock a. m.
REAL ESTATE-The farm consists OF lS0
acres about one mile from electric car line
good dairy or milk farm; 100 acres of pas
turage; large house, large cattle barns, car
rage house, and sugar house. All in good re-
pair.
PERSONAL PROPERTY-One horse pow
er and ensilage cutter wagons, sleds, harness.
suRaring utensils, and other farming tools us
ually found on a large and up-to-date farm.
Two shares of Valley Fair stock Also a
quantity of household goods too numerous 10
mention. Terms made known at time OF sale.
E. H. AKLEY, Administrator. O..
A. w. ]. WILKINS, Auctioneer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
90 MORTGAGES 80
THAYER q GALE,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Revision Of Check List.

The board of civil authority and the board
of bailiffs will meet at the Office of Haskins q
Schwenk
Saturday, April 20, at 7.5o p. m,
to make any necessary changes in the check
list, 20 be used at the annual village meeting,
TO be held Tuesday, May !.
No names can be added after this meeting.
w. ID. PERRY, Clerk.
BFattleboro, VT, April 0, 1906.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

Norwich university is placed in an en-
barrassing position through the suit
brought at New York by Amos NJ. Atwell
against Gen. Grenville NJ. Dodge, chair
man OF the trustees OF the university.
Atwell alleges that he secured contribu-
tions for the fund for the erection Of
Dewey hall at Northfeld. The New York
dispatches indicate that about 100000
was contributed by people all over the
country and that OF this sum $4,000 was
given by Andrew Carnegie; that Atwell
received his commission on all the money
except that from Carnegie, and this he
is seeking to recover. The North
field News, published at the home Of the
university, makes an explanation, but it
is hardly more than a weak apology. 1t
says that no percentage was paid on sub
scriptions made in Vermont. On outside
subscriptions 25 per cent. was paid to
the firm represented by Atwell and in
some cases a larger expense was involved.
but not as much as so per cent. 1t says
that she ability TO reach and receive from
certain class of wealthy men requires
peculiar fitness and experience and COM
mands liberal pay; that the men who
make the contributions well understand
the matter and that % per cent. commits
sion is considered very reasonable and
that S5 per cent. is not regarded as ex-
cessive where large travelling expenses
are involved. Carnegie's gift of $50, ,00C
was for library building and had nc
connection with the Dewey hall memorial
fund. 1t is rather a surprising revela-
| ton to know that certain men who car
touch" the millionaires make a regular
business Of receiving a big rake-of or
these large bequests which are to be de.
voted to educational purposes.