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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
THREE CALLS
EXTENDED TO POPULAR BAPTIST
MINISTER WHO HAS REsIeN-
Ed AS PASTOR AT
WESTON.

WESTON, Dec. Sat the morning
services at his church on Sunday Rev
w. E. Henry formally rendered his
resignation as pastor of the First Bap
list Church Of Weston. During the
several years which he has served the
local church he has been the idol OF
his own people, and is very popular
among Others. He has also done a
great work for his denomination here,
having found 1t a struggling mission,
and now leaving it with member
ship sufficiently strong in influence
and financial support to nicely main
tain pastor of good ability.
Mr.. Henry has been asked to accept
the pastorate Of the Baptist churches
of Salem, Martins Ferry, Ohio, aud
at Parkersburg. We understand that
he has not yet indicated what his
choice will be. That the Petersburg
people expect him to accept their call
is evident from the newspapers there
Mr.. Henry is away this week, looking
the ground over.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
For City Offices
WHEELING REPUBLICANS MADE
THEIR NOMINATIONS YEsTER.
DAY BY PRIMARY.

WHEELING, Dec. 5.-The Republl.
can primaries for municipal nomIna-
tlons were held yesterday. Candi.
dates for Mayor, Chief Of Police, City
Clerk. Wharfmaster and Councllmen
in the various wards we're chosen.
Van Keuren was named for mayor
without opposition. Chief Clemans
was nominated for reelection in the
face Of a rather bitter fight. There
were two candidates for city clerk.
The ticket:
Mayor-Charles E. Van Keuren:
Chief Of Police-willlam CIemans;
City Clerk Charles Keiger.
warfmaster-wm. Traux.
About 1900 ballots were cast, this
being about the normal party vote.
There were no incidents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
THREE DESPERATE CHARACTERS ESCAPE FROM INSANE Asylum
FORMER PENTENTIARY CONVIGTS SERVING
LIFE SENTENCES FOR MURDER At LARGE

was lost. The dogs were unable to re
gain the scent
Warden c. E. Haddox, OF the
Moundsvifle penitentlary, while speak
ing of the escape last night, said that
he was not at all surprised. He said
that it is the result of the State fail
ing to provide a criminal department
in the insane asylums, to be devoted
for the express purpose of caring for
criminal insane. He said that he was
of the opinion that all three Of the
men who made their escape had lucid
intervals and that 1t was during one
of these that they planned and sue
ceeded in getting away.
Warden Haddox said, too, that
Stone, while he was in the penlten'
tiary had periodical lucid intervals
and at such time he showed unmis'
taxable signs Of more than ordinary
intelligence. When he was insane,
however, he was more like d beast
and became SO violent that 1t was a.
nally decided to send him to Weston.
All three men are said to be desper'
ate characters, and 1t is thought that
they will put up a fight before permit
ting of their capture. That they will
be caught Is beyond doubt in the esti'
nation of the officials at work, but
whether or not they will submit with
out fight Is the question which is
causing considerable CONSERVATION.
The country folk in the vicinity Of
CIarksburg and Weston have armed
themselves and are prepared for an
attack. 1t is thought 1t will be only
a matter Of q few days at the most
when the men viii be forced to emerge
from their hiding place In quest OF
food.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
.SMOOT CASE
next MONDAY
sMooT CASE TO COME BEFORE
THE SENATE BEGINNING
NEXT MONDAY.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-The Smoot
case will have the boards in the Sen.
ate beginning next Monday. when
Senator Burrows, chairman Of tae
committee on privileges and elention !,
will call up the resolution reported
by a majority of the committee, de.
c,arinG that Smoot is not entitled to
his seat in the Senate. The adoption
of this resolution only requires a ma
jority vote. There are u number of
Senators who are opposed 10 this
method. MIR, Burrows will make a
set speech in favor of the committee
resolution and will be followed by
Senator Dubois. of Idaho. smoot's
right to his seat Will be defended By
Senators Foraker of Ohio, and suth-
eriand, of Utah.
The debate will probably consume
considerable time and no decision is
expected until after the Christmas
holidays
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
Grand JURY
NAY REPORT ON A FEW CASES
THIS EVENING-Ll1TLE
ELSE DOING.

There was very little done in Cir
n 1t court to-day. A few notions were
disposed Of Tomorrow the petit jury
will be here. 1t is thought that the
grand jury will make some presen'
lnents this evening.
The following men were sent before
the grand jury: A Bruce Mcdonald
T. N. swisher. ]. N. Wood. W. D.
Birch, A. B. JOHN, 4. W. Malone, Josl..
ua Talklngtou, c. P. Moore, f. ]. Par,
her, C. o. Henry. j. A. Watson, S. E
Fleming, d. L. Vincent w. E. Co.
dray, Leon Rubin, w. D. Ice, D. e..
Traugh, T. L. Henderson. S. ]. Sturm,
u A Claryton, Albert J. Kern, in 'c
Sharp. George Harrington, E. H. Childs
Dan Jones, j. W. Boice, Lloyd Hetf-
ner. w. B. Ice, Clark Riggs, Darl Te.
trick, H. B. Scoll, T. B. Claryton, l..
y Cartright, j. E. Jackson, Ellsworth
Hawkins, ]. A. Sumpter, Z. S. Amos,
Tude Sandy. Charles Hess. Taylor Bas
nett, H. H. Rose, J. A. Mason. orlie
Fulton, John F. Hughes. John T. Hop
Fins. j. T. crlss, ]. S. Lomask. s. v.
Mathews, George W. Fluharty. s. Q.
Smith, FIT Kerns, William \. Johe-
son. Claade Flamtne Harden FHwcet!
.Iohn James. S. L. Shaver.
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ed insane afterward and taken to Wes'
ton, after hearings had been held IN
their respective cases.
Since the prisoners were in the In
stltution the officials said that all
three had lucid intervals and all de-
nounced the prison authorities when
in that condition. 1t is said, too, that
the three on one occasion, when all
were APPARENTLY in their right senses,
were detected in the act of planning
an escape.
Sunday, the men, along with all
Others in the institution. were per-
mitted to promenade on the campus,
They seemed to be about as hopeless
mentally as at the time of their enter.
ing the asylum, and nothing was
thought of the probable contemplated
escape which had been arranged be.
tween them. They were about the
buildings until early in the afternoon,
when all three suddenly were missed
by one of the keepers. A preliminary
search was made of the immediate Vi.
cinity, but no trace could be found,
The authorities of Clarksburg and
MoundsviIle we're notified and officers
were Immediately dispatched to the
scene, but up to an early hour this
morning. Notwithstanding that ]. A.
Morrison, with the bloodhounds be,
longing to his brother, NJ. C. Morrison,
one Of the officials Of the Moundsyille
penltentiary, hastensd to the vicinity
in which the men we're thought to be
in hiding, all had disappeared.
The dogs followed d scent In the d.
reetIon of clarksburg and 1t was for
a time thought that the resulting run
would lead to capture, but the trail
e..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
DIRECTORS WILL
Be SUED
SUIT WILL BE BROUGHT AGAINST
DIRECTORS FOR FAILURE OF
cLAYSVILLE BANK.

WASHINGTON, Pa. Dec. Son
petition OF |. l.. Jones. of Washington,
one of the stockholders of the First
National Bank of claysville. which be-
came insolvent and passed into the
hands of a receiver about two years
ago, the county court resclnded for.
mer order authorizing c. NJ. Murray,
receiver of the bank, to hurn the
banks books. papers and records aud
10 permanently close up the lnstitu.
tion. In the petition Jones alleges
that the bank became lnsolvent by
reason of the unlawful management of
the business by the directors and states
that suit will be brought against the
board OF directors. 1t is alleged in this
petition that the directors of the bank
were so inexcusably careless as to
make themselves liable for the losses
sustained and declares that unless Re.
ceiyer Murray brings suit against
them he will do so. Jones claims that
Murray refused to bring suit after be.
ing requested by numerous stockholI-
ers. Jones owned los shares of the
hanks stock. The Claysville bank
smash involved directly its cashier,
Horatio Miller, who is now serving
fve.year term in the penitentiary,
for alleged misuse of the banks funds.
The court in granting Jones petition
prohibits Receiver Murray from max
ing any final settlement with the dI.
rectors without having obtained
Jones consent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
SOnIE HING
DOING BNENT A
CITY WHARF
Special Session of
Council Today

Council had an adjourned session
at noon 60 day. At this session the
report ofths city engineer in regard
to the location Of Sixth street in the
Fifth ward was accepted.
The wharf question was then taksr
up. eeores A. Vincent appeared for
Joe Minor FLEMING. Fleming offers
tile city a parcel Of land on the west
side Of the efiyer where his old saw
mill was Iocated. The plat has a river
frontage Of 5s7 feet and is $50 feet
wide. Il eontains about two acres.
The price ssked for this site is St2,'
GOO, 5000 ctsh and the remainder In
one, two and three year payments. An
Option will Sc taken upon the property.
couneilmas, Shaw introduced a reso'
tuition aGthotizins the city solicitor to
offer 5000 10 the, Wholesale District
Irnprovenent Company for their hold.
iras that Is desired for a wharf site.
lf this sum Il not accepted, to institute
a condemnation proceeding.
Council has been trying very hard
ia get pricesfor a wharf site on the
cast side Of Tue river but could not.
Councilman Shaw was appointed a
special committee to see abont the
iqatter. He could not get any satisfac.
lion. Council passed the resolution
to bring matters to a head.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
Want HARLAN
MANY WANT ASSOCIATE JUSTICE
TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR OF
KENTUCKY.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 5.--The
food of lettefs which has come from
friends in Kentucky, who desire that
he resign and be a candidate for gov
ernor of the Blue Grass State, may
have the desired effect on Associate
Justice NJ. Harlan, OF the United States
Supreme court. Justice Harlan ran
for governor Of this State in 1871 and
1875. He will soon he Il years old,
but no man in public life in Washing
ton is more hale or hearty.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

WHEELING. Dec 5.-women can
aot vote in West Virginia. but they
are considered legally to have rolItl'
cal affiliations, according to an inter
probation of the Law by State School
Superintendent T. C. Miller, He holds
that the Law regulating the compost
tion of county school book boards
takes account of the politics of the
members, whether they are men or
women.
The point was raised that the Demo.
Gratis did not have tho minority repre-.
scntation they were entitled to in the
Ohio comfy board, and investigation.
showed that the members stood seven
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
COAST is WONDERFULLY
WROUGHT up OVER THE MESSAGE
WOMEN CANNOT VOTE m THIS STATE BUT THEY
HAVE POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS SAYS SUpT. MILLER

Republicans to three Democrats in.
stead of six and four. the smallest ma
,orlty margin permissible. The Re.
publican politicians contended that
the Spolitfcai preferences Of the three
omen on the board should not be
considered, but the State superintend-
ent declares the board must be reor.
ganized. no matter how many women
are appointed, and that they must an
swer whether they favor the RepublI-
can or Democratic parties among their
other qualifications. The DECISIONS, If
followed throughout the State, will
result in other upheayals. These coun.
ty boards select the text books for the
public schools.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
CHESTER GILLETTE
CLOSELY WATCHED
Condemned Man Made Attempt
to End His Life BY Gas
Route.

HERKGMER, N. Y, Dec. g.
Herkimer is quiet to-day. Gil
lette has a peculiar confidence
that he may not be executed
He has recovered composure and
to-day evinces little concern over
his decreed fate. Guards watch
his every movement knowing
that Gillette will not hesitate at
self destruction TO escape the
electric chair. according to a
report today, Gillette has made
an attempt withina week to COM
nit suicide by gas The prisoner
will be removed 10 Auburn pris'
on Thursday. His counsel stated
to-day that the case will be taken
to the highest courts.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
DOCTORS MEET
ANNUAL SESSION OF MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION coNVENEs ON
THURSDAY AT PAR.
KERs5uRe.

In Parkersburg tomorrow the an
nual convention of the State Medical
Association will be convened. The
meeting will be of particular import
ance because of the fact that the re-
ports Of the committees on public pol
icy legislation Will be received. The
committees represent the different
medical societies throughout the state.
It Is expected that every city Of any
Importance in west Virginia win bs
Represented at the convention.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
Bloodhounds
Put On Trail

WESTON. W. Va, Dec. 5,-Henry
Stone. Samuel Hoskins and Bert Jan.
away. three negro convict inmates of
the insane asylum here, made their es.
cape Sunday afternoon while they,
with others, we're permitted 10 prom
enade on the grounds surrounding the
building, since when nothing has been
seen of them, 1t is thought that the
men are in hiding in the vicinity.
Stone and Hoskins were serving life
sentences in the Moundsville penlten'
tiary on charges of murder, having
been committed from Mcdowell coun-
ty, while Janaway was serving an 1S-
year sentence on a charge Of man
slaughter.
All three had been In the peniten.
tiary several years. and about year
ago, because Of their strange actions.
1t was decided that they were insane
and should be removed to an asylum
as there is no provision In the prison
for insane prisoners. Stone, who, 1t Is
alleged, had been the more desperate
of the three, was the first to get a
hearing on a charge of insanity, i'm.
mediately after which It was deemed
advisable to take him to the Weston
institution. Stone is said to have be.
come dangerous while in the peniten.
tiary and the guards, because OF the
fact there was NO provision for insane
prisoners, demanded that he be re-
moved. The other men were adJudg;
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
COUNCILNEN TALK SAUCY TO each
OTHER RELATIVE TO POLICE FORCE
DEFEAT Of LEWIS emery FOR GOVERNOR OF
PENNSYLVANIA COST HIM HEAT sum OF $4,000

Emery contributed $4,000 to the
Lincoln Party State committees 1000
TO. the Democratic State committee,
81, 500. to the Allegheny county Lincoln
Party committee, and SIS to the Lee
high County Lincoln committee.
The balance of the money expended
by Emery was for personal expenses.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

Why not give your friends the La
dies Home Journal or the Saturday
Evening Post for a Christmas Gift?
1t is a remembrance twelve time q
year. Kings Daughters Bazar. Thurs
day and Friday. December Is and II,
NJ. E. church.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

HARRISBURG, Dec. 5.-Lowis En-
cry. Jr, the unsuccessful Democratic
Lincoln candidate for Governor at the
recent election, spent s25,561.4S in his
campaign, according to a statement
fled in the Office of the Secretary OF
the Commonwealth.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
Down 70 Business.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-The Sen
ate settled down to routine business
today. In the House, there being nc
h-Islness of Importance, the cal! of the
committee was had to dispose of pend
ing minor matters.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
SLEPT THEIR
LIVES away
AGED COUPLE FOUND DEAD FROM
AsPHYxIATIoN THIS
MORNING.

PITTsBURG. Pa, Dec. 5.-Alexan.
der Miller, sixty, coachman for DR..
F. x. straessley, Washington street,
Allegheny, and his wife aged sixty.
were found dead, as the result of
asphyxiation in their sleeping room
above the carriage house this morn.
ing. There was a double gas bracket
in the room. In shutting OF the light
last evening the other valve accident
ally opened. The fumes filed the room
while the occupants slept.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

Leon Rubin. of the firm of Rubin
Bros, has returned from few days
trip to Wheeling where he has been
looking after some important bust
ness matters.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
1s BELOW ZERO.

Four Deaths Result From In
t:nse Cold in Vermont.
BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 5.-Four
deaths have resulted from cold
within the last q hours. The
eoldest place in New England TO-
day is Troy. VI, where the mer.
curry stands eighteen below zero.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
Treaty Ratified.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. = Senate
committee on foreign relations to-day
made report favoring the ratification
of the Algeciras treaty.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
BITTER FEELING
AROUSED IN ALL
COAST STATES
Labor Unions
High in the Air

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5.-Presi.
dent Roosevelt has stirred up storm
which is felt from end to end along
the Pacific coast by the statement in
his message on the Japanese ques,
tlon. Among the masses Of the people,
and particularly. among the labor. un'
ions, the most bitter feeling has been
aroused and II is predicted freely that
unless something intervenes to change
sentiment, he has driven California,
if not the entire Pacific coast from the
Republican ranks. People Of the East
have no conception Of the depth Of
feeling on the. subject. oregon ani
Washington, as well as California,
have declared for the exclusion Of the
Japanese, and to all these States the
Presidents words came as direct
atfront. The President is exeerated
for his threat to use troops and he is
openly charged with deliberately mis-.
treating the position taken by the
authorities Of this city and State.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

The Philadelphia Record says that
"ouincy Adams Sawyer" is as sweet.
Iy natural as the breath Of the fields.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

IT Is sure to be greeted by crowded
house Monday evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

If you want to be highly entertained
don't miss quincy Adams Sawyer"
Monday night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

"ouincy Adams Sawyer" is the at
traction at the Grand next Monday
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
THE WEATHER.
Snow To.Morrow.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. g.
.-Forecase for West Virginia.
Rain and warmer tonight:
Thursday, aIn. snow, colder.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. s.-unde"
direct orders from Washington, reDre
sentstMss Of the pepartme"' of Jus.
tiee In California have beer instruct
ed to begin action in eour:s 70 test
The legality Of the State statute, which
provides that children of mon9oIian
descent shall attend sepsrst= schools.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

"eulney Adams sawyer" one big
laugh from beginning to end, and tho
sweetest love story ever written.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

The return of last seasons success
."ouihoy Adams Sawyer"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

Miss Finis Plnnell. of Grafton. is
the guest OF her brother, Mr.. win Pin
nell. on Mckinney street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

Miss Ruth. Kelley is III ut her home
oL Walnut avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

"eulney Adams Sawyer Is one ,of
The best plays ever written.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

"ouincy Adams Sawyer" the best
New England play ever written.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05
KILLED FROM AMBUSH.

Prominent Georgia Planter Shot While
Sitting In His Home.
CHTPLEY. Ga, Dec. 5.-Charles II
Brooks. a prominent planter of Meri-
weather county, we'll known. while
seated in front of the fire in his room,
alone, last night, was fired upon from
ambush and instantly killed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-12-05

From the emphatic hit made by
.ouincy Adams Sawyer" last season
Holbrook argus., 1906-04-07
RIGHT WAY TO DRINK TEA.
Chinaman the Only One to Do IL
 PrOperly-Qunlity Counts.

Tea drinking la Chinese has re- gently become one of the amusing It. tie fads of fashionable life. Russian tea, with it's accompaniment of lemon, has given place to that delightful fragrant infusion which tourists visit ing the oriental eating places of the Chinese quarters marvel at and pay fancy prices for but which can be made quite as successfully at home if one knows how. This does not mean that only the Chinese brand of tea may be used, although to cultivated taste it is undeniably superior, but rather that it is made as tea should be made, and it is served with all the attending customs and accessories of the howery kingdom. The poorest Chinese laundryman or vegetable ped dler, says Leslie's Weekly, drinks tea of quality far superior to that served in the most elaborate homes or the most expensive hotels. "Melicans him boil tea-alle same medicine" once observed Toy, our Chinese cook; and one day, when speaking of the cream and-sugar habit with tea, he scornfully remarked: Heap. cheap-tea cost hap dollar; one dollar ale same-cost f. dollars ale same-no one can tell" Most lovers of the cup that cheers will agree with him that adding cream and sugar to very fine tea seems al- most a sacrilege, and, too, that the usual method of tea-making in the av- craze American home is bound to spoil the flavor of the very best tea. The Chinese laborer drinks tea at intervals of every half-hou or so, and the bev- craze seems to impart an impetus for unfagging labor.
Holbrook argus., 1906-04-07
Remember Annive. saries.

The happiest households are those that do not let die out the sentiment cOnnected with various anniversaries. Although gift-giving or recognition of such events in suitable way may be out of the question owing to the straitened circumstances of those within the gates" there can yet be little air of festivity when moth CTS or fathers birthday comes around, or some wedding anniversary is to be celebrated. An extra dish, little bunch of flowers, or some special mu- sic prepared for the occasion, will
 show the kindly spirit and the loving remembrance that count far more than the money value of any gift. AS the children grow up, if these festi- vals are encouraged, they will have much to look forward to and much more to remember in the years to come when they go out to do battle with the world and find that senti- ,ment is crushed under foot and affec-
 tion is regarded only as side issue.
Holbrook argus., 1906-04-07
A Joke thnt Failed Twice.

Miss Adelbert had just returned from vacation spent at a tiny village on the Maine coast. In recounting her experiences she talked somewhat for the benefit of cousin, quiet person. who was visiting her city relatives for the first time in many years.
 "There was just one store in the place." said Miss Adelbert, 'and they kept everything, that is, everything they had to keep.
 "One day I went in to buy some soap, and just on venture I asked the clerk if they had Browning. He stared at me a second, then went off and looked under the counters and on the shelves.
 Presently he came back and said, No, miss, we ain't got none. We got backing, an we got bluing, an we got whiting, but we ain't got bit O browning in the store.'"
 Miss Adelbert had to make several protests to assure her audience that this really happened. Finally the cous- in asked, gravely, But, Cousin Bert, why didn't you say varnish in the first place"