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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27
WOMAN TRIED TO CUT
OFF HER own ARM.
Mrs. squlres While Deransed, MI,
tllated Herself and Then Leaped
From Window

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Mrs.
Anna squires, the wife of William j.
squires, prominent resident of
Brooke, Stafford county. Va. almost
severed her left arm by cutting 1t with
the knife an dthe scissors of her man.
cure set. Mrs. squires has lost her
reason pondering over religion. She
has been visiting the family Of Owen
X. Truitt, 1861 o street, for some
time, and while the family noticed she
seemed to be brooding over religious
matters, her act this morning was an
overwhelming surprise. After trying
to cut on her own ar mshe jumped
out of the window Of her room from
the second floor. She was hurried to
the Garfield Hospital, where it was
found necessary to amputate the arm,
SO horribly had she hacked and cut
1t. Mrs, squlres is so weak from the
loss of blood and is apparently suffer
ing SO severely from internal In
juries, resulting from her leap from
the window, that her recovery Is
doubtful.
Mrs. squlres had attempted to cut
of her arm at the elbow joint, The
flesh had been cut away from the
bone, and It is probable that because
she could not cut OF her arm COM
pletely she sprang from the window
When at the hospital she seemed to
be perfected rational, and stated that
ale had attempted to kill herself be-
cause she had "lost her reasoning
powers over religion" The room she
occupied presented a horrible specta'
Gle, and showed that she had wander.
ed all over 1t gouging and hacking
herself, the blood pouring from her
arm on the furniture and the carpet.
II she was insane at the time she
sought to mutilate herself she ap'
,peared to have recovered her reason
when at the hospital. The physicians
stated that probably the shock from
her leap from the window had served
Ia restore her cIoudea faculties y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27
THE STAGE
aYork state EoIksy To.NIaht.

While the average rural drama re
wolves usually around the "one man"
who poses as the star Of the piece, in
"York state Folks" the two great char
acters of Myron Cooper and Simon
Peter Martin, are in the hands Of Ray
L. Royce and James Lackaye respec'
lively and it will be a matter Of grave
doubt in the minds of the auditors OF
the play when it comes to the Grand
Opera House tonight Saturday
whether the ono part is not as well
played as the other. Equal hOnors are
given these two actors by the New
York papers, where "York Slate Folks
has just concluded its successful run
at the Majestic Theatre.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27
MeDERMoTT HELD
FOR GRAND JURY y.

CLARKsBURG, Jan. 27.--Larry Nc
Dermott must answer an indictment q
be returned against him by the grand and.
jury. The charge is felony. III
McDermott was arrested Tuesday
evening by oficer Harry Brooks and
Jailed on the charge Of having stolen /
roll Of black broadcloth from the INT
ted WOODEN Mills store. He was tillS
en- before Justice @. H. Gordon Friday
morning to answer the warrant, He
waived examination and the justice
fixed his bond at $500 to await the &C.
ton Of the grand jury He failed y
give the same and was committed tn
Jail,
The officers searched the All M;
tions salolon, where McDermott WIS
arrested and found three more bolts 81
cloth. They think they have uneartl
ed nest Of shiplitters here and Y
probable additional arrests Will
made within the next few days
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27
Robert DOWNING,

The distinguished actor, Mr.. Robert
Downing, is scoring a great and most
gratifying success in his original ere.
alton of Hank Monk" the famous
stage driver Of the sierras, in his new
play by Joaquin Miller, entitled Hank
Monk" or 'The Days of 49,"
In this age when nonsensical must
cal concoctions without plot or motif
are forced upon the public, when wierd
and idlotic melodramas are being
forced upon us without number. it is
gratifying to herald a play written by
a man Of Mr., Miller's reputation, and
presented by a man like Robert Down
ing.
We are assured that in this play we
will have plot, motif and strong dra'
matte situations, plenty Of good, whole
some comedy, human interest, and
wlthal play that will give pleasure to
all who witness 1t. The success it has
met with wherever produced, and the
business that is being done with Il
speaks for itself.
1t will be given at the Grand Opera
House Monday night with complete
acting company, special scenery, prop
critics, etc. The incidental music was
composed and written expressly fol
this play by the famous March King
John Philip sousa.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27
THREE BILLION DOLLARS,
our Forsisn Commerce Approached
That Point In 1905.

WASHINGTON, Jan 27.-The for
sign commerce Of the United States ap
preached surprisingly near to the
900 100000 point in the calendar year
1905, according to report issued by The
bureau Of Statistics Of the Department
Of Commerce and Labor. 1.-THE total inn
ports and exports OF merchants, the
report says, "ls s2,SOO,Ooo,Ooo, against
s2,SO7, 100000 in 1900, an average itsi
crease of $1O0,OO0,OOO a year IN the
fiye.year period. If to the $2,sOs,oOO,;
900 of foreign commerce in 1905 were
added the figures Of trade with IA
wall and Porto Rico, formerly foreign
territory and include in our statements
Of foreign trade prior to 1901. thes3to
tai would approximate S2,900,0Q0i 600
or about SsOOOOO,OOO more than I've
years ago and s1,2OO,OOO,OOO, the larE
est months expectation in any year
prior to December, 1905, being that q
december, 1904, when the total was
$174,s19,566,"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27

"A Foxy Tramp" a very interesting
comedy drama Of rural life will be the
attraction at the Grand Opera House
on next Wednesday, The title role
suggests an excellent opportunity for
many bright comedy situations. The
story Is interesting throughout, and
not like tile majority Of tramp" shows
shallow and inconsistent The many
experiences Of Happy Jack the tramp
are decidedly interesting from the time
yesterday and called him,yle names.
with no fxed place Of abode until dame
fortune again smiles on him and places
him again in his former situation. The
title role is played by the well known
dellneator, Mr.. Ed ChrissIe, who Is a
most clever purveyor Of tramp roles,
Many clever specialties arc introduced
and a pleasing band concert and pa
rade given at noon, and preceding each
performance, as well as q delight.tiul
concert between acts by their famous g
concert orchestra
';pld you know dat iB'a minority
81 fhe ccpntie In IentpcRs & unlaN
stul 10 seli #hfskes
wen great Scott a NUN hasn't sol
~. l. lt....S .ait,4.t. Int las lie N"Aa
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27
New LIoht on Napoleon.

PARIS, an, 27-Prince Victor Napo'
leon has Just finished and will short,
" publish a work on Napoleon at st,
Helena The material for the book
has been drawn from family papers IN
the possession Of the Prince and II e
said the work will throw 4 new light on
spisodes connected with tie last
phase e tas EnpeEor career
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27

0Howls tlmeH VIII yoll3l
HFirst ciassl Outside Of the rheu'
maiism an the Iongsanerln' NEURAL
eia. an a smalterin' of the chillsl an
some linserln' fever / never felt bet
Ter In my llie'-A Atlanta consIliu'
lion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27
Nance o'Nef has made 9 bis ~
Ia SAN Erancisco.
enc cal,er IS playing IN '7IrllbyT


aae esSar Is playing in 'sTriIss
wilscn Iacaaye.
areoo dsy LamEin has Joined
company In Columbus ohio
y.isw 1 Erlangsr viii control the
layr OF George NJ. Conan for the next s..
z years.
Soy Robson Is to have one q the
az roles IN sThe Mountain
embsrn with Francis wilson
ella Bersen Is to star next season
rev comic opera, She has been
Gearing in vaudeville.
wing to the success Of AS new
~ "clar.ce." William Gillette
ss;qn engagement has been again
Stended.
Mrs. Stuart Robson has conaded 70
n interviewer that she contemplate
teyiy!ng some Of the late Mr. Keps
ems old plays.
there will be an outbreak Of Joan
Of Arc plays next season. Among
he actresses who viii impersoaate
,.c French heroine are Sarah Bern
hardt, Julia Yarlove and Mrs, Leslie
Carter.
Henry W. Savage announces that
when the Korean comic opera, the
Shotgun" is presented in Baltimore
John E. Henshaw, Agnes Cain Brown
william c. Wheedon, May Ten
Brock, j. G. Leary, Genevieye Day
R. G. Parsons, Isabelle D.Armoni 2:
| H. Poppin and others Of the original
cast win be found in their Original
roles.
News has been received Of the deaths
in England two weeks ago Of Robe l
I'M. Stephens, the author Of IAN Eas
envy to the King" which Southern
used ana which is still being played
and other dramas. He was q maya
zine writer before he went into the
theatrical business and then began
work steadily as a popular novelist
Some Of these novels were drama
tized, including "a Gentleman Play
err s.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27

4The American Lady Shoe sold
only by j. s. Pople at $500 and $3.50
per pair, au styles
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27
Game.

work state Folks" Fslrmoute Ia
vosl,o play, win be uesnheF> Saturday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27
you have done wrong?

you have done wrong?
Tommy-Yes. ma'am; but 1t doesn't
tell my mother.-Kansas City Inde'
pendent.
Allce-Pa was talking about young
Mr.. slowboy last night, and he said
that he is thoroughly trustworthy and
honest,
Kate-Yes, l think he IS He
wouldn't even steal kiss. somer:
yilie Journal.
What do new pa per poets do When
.Ethey haven 4 any ling clever zen g
mritesabout and come commonplace
ssli aii thsir stpn % ths maga'
lines cleveland Lender.
Work state Folks" Fsirmonte Ia
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27
The BEST OF HuMoR.
His doctor ordered Wilkins t
iys his brain a total rest.
SIZE Did he follow the adyice7
ohs YES; he fell in 1ove."-Lite.

SAY paw,
Wen son7g
What IS a merger?"
Hash merger, my son. NH
waiHee Sentinel If
Thefed nothing 81 Glory as
ciear cppsclsnee
NO ansasFed senator sQFghaEat
and ne 49, bs htns g Z good
iawyer Easaipgten staF
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27

Try a West YrEiniau want na-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27

"Who shall we cast for the Hama
Ostrich in Birds Of a Feather2g avs
the playwright
Dolly Dimple ought to make ny
In that said the stage nlaaagefs
eshe can kick harder than any pns
in the company; Detroit Fse
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27

Mrs. Stuart Robson has conaded %
n interviewer that she contempt
.eyiying. some Of the late Mr.; ROB
ems old plays.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27

Trace Msy Lamkin has Joined Z
Company In Columbus, ohio
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27

y.lsw & Erlanger viii control thes
,i,yg OF George N. Gohan for the next
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27

slay Robson Is to have one Of the
lng roles IN '.The Mountain ain
mbsr" With Francis Wilson.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-27

d MI. en- Lac:taye. (
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-31
NEGRO IABORER
is DROWNED
An Employee Of Transportation
Company Falls Overheard.

Ed Hillard a negro employed
by the Curtis Transportation Co.,
engaged in the stave timber ous-
mess on the Tombigbee river
was accidentally drowned Friday
afternoon just below the county
bridge on the west side of the
river. At first it was reported
that be had committed suicide
but later it was learned that he
was leaning over the edge of the
boat washing his shirt and that
be fell overheard. His body was
found about'9 80 Saturday morn
ing and was rescued a few
minutes later; being taken to the
undertaking parlors of Gunter
Bros. and prepared for shipment
to his former home Jackson
Tenn.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-31
Letter to Simon Loeb & Bro,
Columbus, Miss.

Dear Sirs: Now, maybe, you
can't get the goods; if you can,
your fortune is made.
Cotton cloth-they call it mus
lin in some parts-at about the
usual price per yard, but wider,
twice as wide as some, and bet
ter, wears better, keeps white
and whole surprising time in
all sorts of wear.
You could sell that cloth for
hundreds of miles; there'd be no
limit.
A yard goes further: one buys
less yards. Wears longer; one
buys less often. 1t always looks
right till we'll worn-out. No one
customer buys so much of it, but
think of the number of custom
ersl
May be you can't get it in
cloth: but you can IN paint:
Devoe. Devoe is as If it were
wider; gallon goes further;
you buy less gallons; you pay
for less gallons; you pay for
painting less gallons-as if one
paid less for making a garment
of that wide cloth-and 1T keeps
it's fresh look and sheds water
till you have forgotten how old
it is.
1t isn't true in cloth, but it is
in paint: the less you pay the
better it is; for the goodness of
paint is reckoned by gallons;
less gallons, more goodness.
Goodness in paint is strength.
The stronger a paint, the less
gallons it takes for a job and the
longer it wears.
Yours truly
F w DEVOE C co
3 New York
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-31
REFUSE TO ACCEPT
HIS RESIGNATION
Case Of Newton Pastor Up
Before Presbytery.

A special from Hattiesburg,
Miss, says: The Meridian pres
bytery, composed of representa-
tives of the Presbyterian church
in East Mississippi. has been in
session here for two days; to
transact important business of
the church. The meetings have
been held in the First Presbyter-
ian church, on Main street, with
Mr.J. j. Mcintosh, prominent
banker of Moss Point. as moder-
ator, and Rev. E. S. Brainerd, of
Poplarville. as clerk. The pres
bytery had been called to ex-
anime a young candidate for the
ministry. Mr.. w. III. Mcintosh,
of Vernal, Miss. who finished
the literary course at the South
western Presbyterian University
at Clarksville, Tenn, two years
ago, and the theological course
in last June. Last evening Mr..
Mcintosh preached his trial SER
mon, and he was congratulated
upon the excellent showing he
made. The presbytery also con-
sidered the case of Rev. X. K.
Fulton, pastor Of the church at
Newton, who has been called to
the chair of history in his alma
mater, the University at Clarks-
vile. The presbytery refused to
accept his resignation from the
Newton church. The next meet
ing of the presbytery will be
held at Caroline, Miss, in the
fall.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-31
GREAT ATTRACTION
AT LAKE PARK
Popular Vaudeville Every Night
This Week.

Messrs. Street and Patterson
have arranged with one of the
best Vaudeville Companies of the
country to appear every night
this week at Lake Park. This
Vaudeville has made the circuit
through Texas and last week was
In Vicksburg. Speaking of it
the Herald says: 'the show is
the best bill of the season."
The following are leading
features:
A. II. Rogers and Miss Edith
Clifton-Feats of Magic and IL
lusions.
The Sharrocks-Comedy en-
tertainments, songs and dances.
The Rinaldos-Jugglers and
novelty workers.
Reckless Recklaw-Trick BIZ
cyclist.
New Illustrated Songs every
night-Different moving pictures
at every performance.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-31
GOVERNOR VARDAMAN
SPENDS DAY IN HIS OFFICE
After a Weeks FrOIiG But Goes Again---A
Mighty Busy Man is He.

The Governor was too very
busy to meet John Sharp Will
liams but has been fortunate
enough to meet good many
vacation days as will be seen by
the following from the Jackson
News;
"Governor Vardaman spent a
day at his office for the first
time in more than a week.
The chief executive returned
home yesterday evening from
Gulfport, accompanied by Col.
James Money, and it was evident
that the sea breezes and the cui-
sine at the Great Southern Hotel
had not disagreed with his sys-
tenn. The day was spent going
over the routine work of the Of
fee, chatting with personal and
political friends and looking af-
ter few incidental matters, He
expects to return to Gulfport be-
fore the encampment is brought
to a close.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-31
BUSINESS CHANGES,
PRESENT AND FUTURE
Severa! Items Of Interest in
This Line

Mr.. o. P. Brown is moving his
stock to Merchants block in the
building formerly occupied by
Finger Bros. as the Handy Kitch-
en-. The place Mr.. Brown va
Gates will be thoroughly remod-
eled by Robertson &c Co. and used
as the Market street entrance to
their place of business, and when
the work is completed will make
a very attractive place for all
who do shopping in the grocery
line.
On Sept. 1st the Columbus
Hardware Co., composed of the
Pegues- MCGOWAN Hardware Co.,
and The Sherrod Hardware
Co., which will consolidate-will
occupy the stand at the corner
of Market and College streets re-
Gently vacated by Robertson &
Co. This building is now under
going extensive repairs and i'm
provements and when completed
will be very attr active.
The Columbus Dry Goods Co.,
will on the first of September
move from Merchants block to
the place on Main street recently
vacated by the Lowndes County
Shoe Company.
A new firm composed of Mes
srs. Harrison &c Babp will open
five and ten cent store in Mer-
chants block next to j. l.. Wal
ker G Co.. on or about Septem-
ber 1st.
Other business changes are
brewing but they have not been
definitely settled.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-31
Removal Notice.

Messrs. Robertson & Co., have
moved into their new building on
College street. Entrance to this
establishment is also had from
Market street through Mr.. o. p.
Browns confectionery store. The
new quarters of this progressive
grim will enable them to handle
larger stock with greater ease
than in their former location.
The firm handles everything in
the wholesale and retail grocery
and supply line. Customers and
friends are reminded of the
change.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-31
WHOLESALE POISONING
Attempted BY Anna Nolan, a Negro Woman
At Lauderdale Springs.

A special from Meridian JGly
"A, says:
About thirty people had a mar
row escape from poisoning at the
Lauderdale Springs Hotel, about
forty miles from here, last night,
according to charges against
Anna Nolan, a negro woman.
Because, it is alleged, of an
imaginary grievance against the
proprietor of the hotel and one
of the guests, Anna is said to
have put rough on rats in the
coffee served at supper last night.
Two of the guests are reported
seriously i'll, while several others
were more or less affected by the
poison, which was used in large
quantities.
The woman was arrested this
morning on an affidavit charging
her with attempted murder, but
will be held to await the result of
those persons who are seriously
i'll. Little is known of the details
here, but it seems that Anna was
reprimanded by the proprietor
for dereliction of duty on COM
,,loipt of ono of tho cl1pctc and
adopted this means, of getting
revenge.
Tie affair has created a great
sensation at the hotel and in the
surrounding country and, while
there was no talk of violence, the
officers thought it best to get the
woman out of the way as quickly
as possible, and she was brought
here and placed in Jail.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-31
A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
To the Memory Of Mrs. Leila Sykes.

To the Memory OF Mrs. Leila Sykes.
Whereas; We are deeply SEN
sible of the loss we have sus-
tanned individually, and as an as
sociation in the death of our hon.
ored friend and member, Mrs.
Leila Sykes.
Whereas; Her fidelity and
promptness always evidenced in
the discharge of every duty to
which she was assigned in the
regular work OF this society re-
Elected true and noble Christian
character, we deem it but just to
pay a proper tribute of respect to
her memory. Therefore, be it
resolved:
That while we mourn the loss
of our beloved associate and
friend we bow in submission to
this dispensation of Divine Prov
idence.
Resolved: That we extend
our heartfelt sympathy to her
bereaved family, and commend
them for consolation to Him who
orders all things for the best.
Resolved: That copy Of
resolutions be inscribed on
page of our Record Book set
apart for this purpose and that
the Secretary Of this society be
requested to place copy in the
hands of her family.
LADIES AID SOCIETY
of the Presbyterian Church.
Columbus, Mississippi,
July 25th, 1906.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-31

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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-31
THE DEMOCRATIC
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF the First Congressional District Holds
Meeting al COrnth

At meeting of the Democratic
Executive Committee of the Fret
Congressional District of Missis-
sippi, legally held in Corinth,
Miss, pursuant to a call of Hon.
J. M. Boone, chairman Of said
Committee, at which quorum
Of said committee was present in
person and in proxy, the follow
ing resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted, to-wit:
Resolved, That primary cleo
ton be held throughout the First
Congressional District of Missis-
sippi on Thursday, August 23rd,
1906, to nominate Democratic
candidate for Congress in said
district. Due returns of said
primary will be made to this COM
mittee at Tupelo, Miss, August
Both, 1906. That if no candidate
in the said primary receives a
majority of all the votes cast in
said primary, that a second pri-
mary election shall be held in the
said district, between the two
candidates receiving the highest
votes, on Saturday September
10Th, 1906, due returns thereof
to be made to this committee at
Tupelo, Miss, Thursday, Sep
tember, Goth, 1906. That the
candidate receiving the majority
of all the votes cast in either of
said primaries shall be the nomi-
nee of the Democratic party for
Congress in the First Congress
sional District of Mississippi.
That only white qualified electors
who are Democrats, shall vote in
either of said primaries. That
the Democratic Executive Com
mittee in each county in the said
District, shall carry these resolu-
tions into effect, provided there
shall be more than one Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress i'm
said District, announced on Aug.
9Th, 1906.
Resolved, Further that in case
there shall be only one Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress in
the said district on August 8th,
1906, then no primary election
in said district will be held, but
this Committee will, in that event,
convene at Corinth, Mississippi,
on Aug. 8, 1906, and declare the
said candidate the nominee of
the Democratic party for Con-
gress in the said district as pro-
vided by section z, chapter 129
of the acts of the legislature of
1904.
Resolved: That the newspa-
pers of the district are requested
tc publish the proceedings of the
meeting of this committee.
j. M. BOONE, Chairman.
WI. LAMB, Secretary pro. tenn.