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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
Oldsoldiers
ASSEMBLE AT HIVES lLLE TO
GET BACK FOR WORK nm
THE SIXTIES.

R1vEsvI1t LE, Dec. 5,-The store 81
Smith Hood, Jr, this place, had the
appearance ofasoldiers' home yeeter.
day morning The pension documents
of the old veterans Of this section
Having arrived and Mr.. Hood being d
rotary public, accounts for the assem-
l age at his place OF business.
And when the warriors OF the six,
ties. which. number no few, curgregat-
ed to have their papers stamped for
the financial reward they receive for
duty performed years ago, the town
had guile 4 military appearance TAX.
fig a snapshot idea OF the affair.
though few take into consideration
the name or word soldier, but when
Eivena deep thought accompanied b.
a solemn reflection when men. women
and children cried peace. peace and
there was no PEACE. and when brother
against brother and father against son
we're brayely and we may imagine
thoughtlessly firing hot lead and death
/. shells at each other, and mothers,
wives. daughters aid sisters ut home
with brcathless thought and restless
dreams of the messenger bearing. the
sad news that father, husband. SOIL
or brother had been wounded or had
met death on the battle field, just i'll
troduce the subject to home. sweet
home. and If You don't decide that the
soldier should hare a warm place in
the hearts of the present generation
regardless of the view' he took al the
time referred to and that the title sol.
der is an honor 10 any man, just hang
up your stocking Christmas eve and
something vii! be put in it that won't
be candy by the Lone Star.
State Mine Inspector Frank Par
sons. of Ciarksgurs, is in town thip
week, having been called here on ac-
CONT Of the serious illness Of his
mother, Mrs. James Dean. OF this
place.
Philip N1smOn has returned to
King~ood after 4 few days visit vita
ltiends in this section.
Several barges we're landed hero re-
Gently which will be loaded by the
rarker's Ran Coal Company for ship,
men,
Our school Is said to be progress.
Ing nicely under the management Of
F. f Hale. assisted by Miss
Is Maud snodgrass and Leila Knight.
The writer is informed that n
Christmas tree will be the principal
part of the Sabbath school exercises
IL this place, but nothing definite has
been given out yet as TO whether the
will be carrled' out on
Christmas eve Or on Christmas even
Ing.
Rev. Clark, pastor of the Nj f.
South, Of This place, preached
MI able sermon 10 crowded house of
listeners Sunday night last.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

catarrh of the nose and throat
should lead you to at least ask us
for free trial box OF DR.. Shops Ca
tarh Cure Nothing so surely proves
rerit as real. actual test-and DR..
Slioor 10 prove this. earnestly desires
that we lei yon make that test This
creamy. snow white healing balm
soothcs the throat and nostrtts, AMI
quickly purifies a foul or feyerish
breath. cal and investigate e. At
Gillingslaa & Co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
A Rousfno serenade.

Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Fleming, who
have recently returned from Their
wedding journey. were given a rous
ing serenade last evening by a mum
Der Of the employees of the New Eng.
land mine. The party headed by a
brass band went to the home of Gov.
ernor Fleming on Jefferson street
about eight o'clock and spent some
time In celebrating the event. Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Fleming appeared on the porch
and invited the serenaders into tho
house where they we're served with
refreshments. Before they departed
they placed a ring of powdr round tho
house which made brilliant tllumtna,
ton when fired.
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LOST.
Choral soefetY Meetinq.

A number of Fairmont people inter.
ested in the organization of a Choral
Society met last evening in the NJ. E.
church and commenced the rehearsal
for the Oratorio ''EliIah," under the
direction of Mr.. A. S. Thomas. VI
Morgantown. Mrs. Warder Cre5soa
will be the accompanlst, A second re,
hearsal will be held on Tuesday even
ing, at 1890. This will be the last
meeting until the first of the new year.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

The Manley Social Club met last
evening al the home of Mrs. r. r.
Mqnlcy near Bell Station. About ten
members were present and an inter
esting programme was rendered. after
" hicl a social hour was spent. The
Cub will meet in two weeks at the
home of Miss Olive Brand. on Chicago
street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
Entertained IolIv lockers.

Miss Iva Lake entertained the Jol.
ly 1okcrs last evening at her home in
the First ward. The evening was spe!,t
at needle work. the usual diversion
OF the club, and tempting refresh
ments were served during the even
ing.
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Entertained ThimbIe Club.

Miss Magda Wiley was hostess IL
tile Slcilian Thimble Club last even.
Ing at her home in the First ward. A
l!ptoasant evening was spent by thr
guests and dainty refreshments were
sp:, cd
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

Our want column 10 alive With bar
gains. Property for sale and rant
Rooms wanted and for Fer!- Hello
wanted. Positions wanted. Look II
avsr sure. Your opportunity rnHy b.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
BETrEs SUES FOR TEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS

Sam G. Bettes, the cowboy preacher
who held forth in this section a few
years ago, but who was engaged in
a temperance campaign in the lower
end Of the State recently, has sued
Sheriff w. R. Campbell, Of Fayette
county, for $4,000. Bettes was max
ing n speech few weeks ago and
made verbal assault upon the sher
If, making serious charges and allie,
cations against that official Camp
bell. who was in the audience, jumped
on the stage and went after Bettes
rough shod, throwing him off the plat
fern. with the result that Bettes has
since been laid up with dlslocated
shoulder and other hurts and bruises
sam wants ten thousand as salve for
his soreness.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
Large and EaeIIenI
TAeeARrs Plan
Said to Contemplate Erection n MI
moth Hotel IN EaBebolt crur

Said to Contemplate Erection n ag
moth Hotel in Hancock cuunt
CHESTER, w Va, Dec
port has been circulated here
Thomas Taggart. chairman b
Democratic National committees pro
poses to erect a mammoth hotel lis
sanitarium at Mineral Springs
here on a scale larger than the build
ing he maintains at Franch Lick Ind
This property is not far from
Half Moon farm overlooking the 0hio
river. and upon which Cincinnati and
Louisville, Ky. horsemen propose y
erect q grand circuit race cpurs eafIy
next year. An interurban line
tween Minera! Springs and the Te
race course is contemplated IN tha
PLANS for the Improvement
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

FOR SALE OR RENT = Five room
hoHse. good garden. located near car
line on Pike street. Apply to the
West Vtrginian Office or call Consolt-
dated Phone NO. 1914.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

WANTED Steady employment by ALI
round carriage painter Address. F.
L. Nuttnr, Worthington, w Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

FOR RENT-Gooi room, we'll located.
for Office men. Only moral persons
need apply. Address X. West Virgin
IAN office
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

V0R RENT-A few choice once rooms
= Ne new Peoples Bank building.
avDly at the PeoDita aslk.
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Y sFANTED-At once: position as nurse
Tor children. Can give reference II
required. Address "F," care Of West
vlrglniln once. tt
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FOR BALE-tYTe room house ION
Mluh street. inquire 1t MeTrtAeld
uotol. First ward. A'7t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

WANTED Two. boys;to, sell the West
Nirginian. Must be nustlers, boys with
out experience need notaapply.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

TOR RENT-Furnished room. All
uodetn conveniences. Rate reasona'
BE. Apply at SEQ Locust avenue. Con
1nlIdated phone, TER.
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FOR sAI.E-Dark brown mare;
weighs about one thousand pounds
Will sell cheap. Address box SIS, Ben
tons Ferry. w. Va. 21-6t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

FOR RENT Mnfnrnishcd rooms.
gas, water. and light Patti. Apply
1918 Sth street. Locust avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
FOR RENT,

FOR RENT , furnished rooms for
ItglIt house keeping. $40 per month.
Apply 300 View street,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

TOR RENT AT ,ONCE-store room
90x417 feet in Simons building on
1acksen street. Apply to A. D. ST.
mons or at Trust Company building.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

FOR RENT rooms on Ogden ave.
nue.. Gas and water. Apply S04 QlIn.
ey street.
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Foa SALE.

FOR Desirable property Sls
Columbia street. First ward. Address
Mrs. Virginia Dodd. Cameron West
va. 1-4Nt
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yEANTED-At once. a'nurse. Apply
nfru. VI. L. Hutchinson, 639 Fairnont
syeuue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

LosT-saturday evening, ladies open
fsce gold watch with pin. on Main or
Monroe Leave at this Office for re-
ward 61.3t
Lost gold watch. Initials C. wv. D.
and receive reward.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
WANTED.

WANTED Lady teacher in English
anted, Inquire Madison street, ltal'
ian Consul
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

Surveys OF all kinds executed q
short notice. Coal and cole planle
a speciality. Rates reasonable
amfnatIons and reports On niininE
property.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
FOUND.

FOUND Check innTavor OF :Frank
Belt Call at West ,vlrginian office. II
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$3.50 of S15.OO

for a coat bya Il means see our
$1,000 line. get one and save til.
Difference.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
ROSS ENGINEERING COME nv
Civil, Mining and cshsaItlnu

Jacobs Building, aifndu "
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NLasQn's C0lne 0I

"The Village Gos1ips3ys1 res ~
he was what he wasg ls eai1s
for, and how long he lhttn det
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-26
CHARGED WITH KILLING MUMMY
French Inspector Causes Detention
Of MAJ who Discarded old
Egyptian Body.

PARIS. Aug. 25.-CSpecisl Cablegram TO
The Bee.)-An old gentleman at Ter =
has been charged with murder "
curious circumstances. ~
A rag picker rushed into the ,cN =
ton and threw down a bag .<SN de-
clsrins that they had been, ce 90 him
to make away with, but he h discovered
them to be human.
Scenting q terrible crime, the inspector
had the man locked up and then telephoned
to q magistrate. Soon after the magis-
trate. Inspector and two policemen called
at the house where the bag had been
handed to the rag picker and were received
by an old gentleman in gold-rimmed spec
tacles.
The magistrate locked the door behind
him, laid a calcined bone on the table and
said, you gave this and other human re-
mains to a rag picker" II did, said the
old gentleman II arrest you for murder" ="
said the magistrate solemnly; who was
your vietim1''
In reply the old gentleman in the gold
spectaeles burst out laughing. The vic
tim," he said, lis the son OF the Grand
Priest Diophta. who died in Egypt moro
than 5000 years before the birth OF Christ.
bought him recently. but he did not keep
well, so preferred to get rid of him"
Exhaustive Inquiries eventually led TO the
release Of the rag picker and an apology
10 the mummy purchaser.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-26
MRS. READER is IN LONDON
American Financial Woman Says She
still Expects to Secure Domini-
can Concessions.

p LONDON, Aug. S.-(Special Cabiegrsm to
The Bee. .)-The greatest business woman in
the world-Mrs. Ella Rawls Reader of New
York. aged H-is at present paying visit
TO London and negotiating a scheme with
which she hopes to astonish the fnanciers
OF the world.
She organized a 100000 railway in op-
position to Mr.. Pierpont Morgan. induced
the House Of Lords TO adopt the Sprasue
system on the Central London tube"
wrested from powerful rivals a concession
for a railway through the dominions of the
sultan OF, Johore, settled a South American
revolution at her breakfast table, entered
into competition with Wall street to control
the copper interests of Peru and is lighting
President Roosevelt over the question OF
Santo Domingo finances, winning the
friendship Of powerful men like Senator
Morgan of Alabama.
II am over here she said. principally
TO look after the interests of the Cerro de
Pasco Mining company OF which am
chairman. My fight with President Roose-
welt over the Santo Domingo finances Is still
going on. am not beaten" and then in a
very low voice Mrs. Reader added. "and /
don't think shall be-"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-26
CHICAGO WOMAN FINDS SPOUSE
Man Supposed TO Have Been Dead IL
Discovered in Michigan
Town.

CHICAGO, Aug. @-Last April Mrs. P. J.
Kempler Of this city reported to the police
that her husband had disappeared and
later she Identified as his body the corpse
OF a man which was found floating in the
drainage canal. The body was taken to
the home of Mrs. Kempler. funeral was
held and Mrs. Kempler collected on In
surance. policy amounting to 1900 and
another small policy, which Kempler held
in a fraternal organization. In the latter
part of May the body of a man was found
floating in Lake Michigan and Mrs. Kemp
ler, while not being abie to identify the
features declared positively the suit or
clothes found on the body was that worn
by her husband when he disappeared. To-
day she informed the police that her
husbands ia alive and residing in Ellagan,
Mich She declared that she received In
formation some time ago that caused her
to think Kempler was living in Dllagan and
she went there In disguise. She says that
she saw her husband and talked with him
without him discovering her identity.
Two detectives have been sent to Ellagan
to arrest Kempler and, II possible. unravel
the mystery concerning mis- disappearance.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-26
ROMANCE OF DAKOTA GIRL
Miss Maud Knhckerbocker of Lead to
Marry Man In south
Africa.

SIOUX FALLS. 8. D.. Aug. S.-(special.)
belle, sailed from New York today en- route
to South Africa. where she will be married
to ]. F. Pyles, a prominent young American
mining man. Pyles was formerly mining
man in the Black Hills. Before his de-
parture to Africa he was enamored of Miss
Knickerbocker, but lacked the courage to
propose marriage. month or two ago.
unable to longer bear the suspense, he
wrote his sweetheart a letter containing
proposal of marriage. asking that II the
proposal were accepted she should cable at
once the single word September" In the
event that his proposal did not meet with
the favor of his sweetheart, she was to
cable him the word January The answer
was September" Miss Knickerbockef
left the Black Hills several days ago and
visited with a sister, who resides In Chi
cago She will make the journey to South
Africa with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Price,
former residents of the Black Hills. who
are returning to that part OF the world
after vacation of several weeks spent
in the Black Hills.
They expect to reach their destination
about october 1, and Immediately upon
their arrival the marriage OF Mr.. Pyles
and Miss Knickerbocker will take place
at Durbln. For years Miss Knickerbocker
was employed as a teacher In the public
schools of Lead. one OF the principal towns
Of the Black Hills.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-26
STRAITS CHINESE ACTIVE
to COIOnists for Aid In
Nation. .+

PEKING, Aug. 25.-(special Cablegram to
The Bee.)-The reception accorded by the
Penang Chinese TO Tuan Fang's travelling
commission when passing through Penang
by the German mail steamer Prinz Regent
Luitpold 10 worthy OF note. Not only did
the Leading Chinese turn out for the re-
ception. but sixty boys Of the newly
formed Mandarin school were lined up on
the jetty. all carrying small dragon fags
There has been d remarkable revival Of
interest in ali matters pertaining TO China
of late throughout the whole OF the straits
Chinese The revival OF interest in China
Is marked by the formation througho
Malaga, both British and Dutch. OF Man
DARN Glasses and schools where an sdu-
cation upon western lines is given In the
Mandarin dialect. This looks as though
the Picking government were looking for
ward to recruiting in the near future a
large body OF strait and Malayan Chinese.
who, having been born and bred under
European governments. may prove of the
utmost value in various responsible posi-
tions when once the reform scheme be-
gins to make hsadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-26
"GRAFT" IN GERMAN EMPIRE
Prussfan Minister of Agriculture
Charged with Feathertng HIS
Nest While in ofsee- e..

BERLIN. Aug. e--tspeciai Cablegram to
The Bee)-The coils of public censure in
connection with the graft, scandals In the
colonial department are tightening around
General Won Podbielski. the Prussian min
lister for agriculture. His wife's heavy
financial interest In the firm Of Tippelskirch
& Co., accused OF corrupting Major Fischer,
and the consequent supposition that he
must have had knowledge OF that officers
relation with the firm. excite increasing
disapproval.
The latest development affecting Herr
Podbielsh is the revelation that while he
was postmaster general in Germany few
years ago Tippelskirch & Co. rented to the
government two floors Of their new building
in Kiauchau for postofice purposes. the
payment being so exorhitant that a several
years rental would have suflced for the
construction OF whole new building.
1t Is announced that the minister's resig-
nation viii soon be placed in the hands OF
the kaiser. One OF the leading German
dailies commenting upon this report says
that Germany has Its graft" troubles as
we'll as the United States
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-26
GOLD COMES FROM CONGO
First Output from the Belgian Colony
Reaches Europe After Com
adorable work.

BRUSSELS. Aug 2a.-(speciAl Cablegram
to The Bee.l-The first shipment OF gold
from q mine in the Congo state has reached
Belgium. II is not very large. but II rep
resents the commencement of an enterprise
that may attain considerable dimensions.
In 1902 two Australian, prospectors
Messrs. Hannah and OBrien. were cent
nut by the Congo government to study
he mineral resources OF this part OF their
territory, and after seven months re-
search they fixed on a point near Kflo,
on the Upper Ituri. west OF Lake Albert,
where they discovered sufreient alluviaI
gold 10 Justify expenditure on exploitation.
At the end OF 1904. work was frst taken In
hand, and Mr.. o'Brisn took charge OF the
mining operations in March. 1895.
The output for some months past has
averaged 500 ounces per month. but owing
to the dense forest and thick underKrowth
II has not yet been possible 20 ascertain
the extent OF the gold field. New machln-
cry Is now on it's way to Kiio. proceeding
TO its destination by the British railway In
Uganda
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-26
FAIRBANKS TALKS TO NEGROES
vice President of United states Ad-
dresses an Educational
Meeting In Ohio,

COLUMBUS, o., Aug. 25.-vlce President
Charles w. Fairbanks and Booker T. Wash
ington, the colored leader and president OF
Tuskegee college. today addressed the Ohio
State Colored Industrial and Educational
exposition at Grove City. a suburb.
Mr.. Fairbanks attended reception at
the state house at 10 o'clock and Governor
Harris stood in line with him, COMMITTEES
OF prominent citizens having been ap-
pointed to receive him. He then mnched
at the Columbus club and spoke at Grove
City in the afternoon with Mr.. Washing
ton. saying in part:
Vice President Fairbanks congratulated
the colored people upon the successful in
auguration OF the exposition, saying that
their success was not surprising 10 him.
as he knew something OF the tenacity Of
their purpose. The Importance of the work
in which they were engaged could be better
appreciated when the fact was recalled that
the black race now constitutes more than
10 per cent Of the population of the United
States. The exposition. he said, is a hope
full sign not only because 1t illustrates
what the negro has been able 20 accomplish
in the Industrial arts in a comparatively
few years, but IL shows that he appreciates
the value of cooperation. The exposition
is an admirable object lesson, full OF en-
oouragement and inspiration to the coll
ored people. To advance education and In
dustry Is to encourage two OF the might
lest factors in the upbuilding OF any race.
To prosper to the utmost and make the
greatest advance in life the colored people
must reach the virtue Of sobriety, honesty,
frugality, industry and fair play. Their
advance had been accomplished against
tremendous obstacles. one Of their greatest
difficulties being prejudice.
A broad opportunity. be says, lies before
the 'colored race. What II will become will
depend on what It does In the final analy-
sis people advance only by virtue Of their
own efforts. The future of the colored race
was In its own hands
Make 1t worthy Of yourselves: make Il
worthy of your country"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-26
IuRIsT's JOKE is POPULAR
Secretary Taft Gains Mention I'm
Comic Papers of the Civil
ized World.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2S,--secretary Taft
has found his way into comic papers all
over the world as the result OF the joke
Associate Justice Brewer Of the United
States supreme court told on the rotund
secretary OF war at the recent Yale COM
nlencement.
The pleasantly Of the distinguished jurist
II will be remembered was based on a
compliment he desired to pay to the
chivalry Of Yale men. yale men are
polite" said Justice Brewer. but Secre-
tary Taft rs the most polite man 1 ever
saw in my life. Why, the other day I
was in a street car with him and he got
up and gave his seat to three women"
Scores Of clippings based on this joke
reach the War department every day. II
has found its way into many languages,
but the Germans seem to appreciate It
most.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-26
FRANCIS CALLS. UPON THE KING
u. Louis Man Has Private
Audience with Edward VII at
Martenbad.

MARIENBAD. Aug. 3.--King Edward to-
day received David r. Francis president
OF the St Louis exposition. and Nelson
o'shaughnessy, third secretary OF the
American embassy at Berlin. In private
audience. Mr.. Francis Informed his majesty
that the medal aud diploma awarded him
by the exposition were at the American
embassy in London. whereupon the king
said he desired that they be presented 20
him personally by Ambassador Reid. He
was much gratihed when Mr. Francis told
him Of the public interest IN and appreci-
alton Of the Jubilee presents of queen
Victoria. which were exhibited at the ex-
position. Before leaving Mr.. Francis was
invited to dine with King Edward on Mon
dey. night --,li=s -
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-26
POSTS MAY Be VISITED
New order Regarding ARTILLERY Posts
Not Fully Understood by
People Affected.

WASHINGTON. Aug. S.-Letters re-
ceived by the War department from COM
manders Of artillery posts and persons who
desire to visit such posts indicate that the
recent order regarding orders to command
ers OF posts has not been fully understood
by the commanders.
For many years admissions to posts was
denied all civilians who did not have an
order from the secretary OF war. This pre-
caution seemed ridiculous in many cases
and especially at posts where the fortif-
cations could easily be seen from hotels
and from passing ships. Consequently the
order was SO amended that commandant
of artillery posts are permitted to exercise
their discretion and issue orders to visitors
whom they do not deem Objectionable.