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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
CAR PLuNdEs INTO THE WATER.
Many Persons Injured in Trolley
Accident.

Cleveland, O., Especially "A car, con-
tanning so persons, on the Cleveland and
Eastern Traction Line jumped the track
eight miles southwest of Chardon, O.,
injuring eight and nearly drowning a
dozen others in large, stagnant pool
into which the car plunged.
The car was headed towards this city
and was going at moderate speed, but
the accident happened SO quickly that
ncne of the passengers realized what
had happened until they were immersed
in the foul water Not a passenger es-
capped a wetting, and a wild panic pre-
vailed.
The passengers and crew of the fol
lowing car, close behind, went quickly
to the rescue and saved a dozen or more
from death.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
Regulates Insurance.

San Francisco (Special) The Rhine
and Moselle Insurance Company of Ger
many has decided that it will not pay its
100000 of liabilities arising from the
fire of April IS. A cable dispatch to that
effect was received by General Manager
Mathis from the home office. The COM
pany's policies do not carry an earth
quake exemption clause, and it Is thought
at the local Office that the head officers
are putting forth The plea of ''an act OF
Providence"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
Women D,youeted.

Berlin, (By Cable).-1he Rheinische
Zeitung prints an article saying that a
scouting party of Germans in Southwest
Africa recently took five native women
prisoners. The Germans were afraid to
shoot the women for fear the noise of
the firing would attract blacks to the
spot. So five of the men lined up in
front of the women and FIVE stood be-
hind them and the prisoners were
bayonetted in cold blood. The Zeitung
demands an iaqu:ry into tie matte.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
A NEW VOLCANO.
New Island in the North is Now 900 Feet
High.

Tacoma, Wash, Especially Captain
Truebridge, of the steamship Northwest
ern, displayed photograph that he
brought from the North, taken by an
officer of the revenue cutter Perry, of
newly formed island lying 50 miles
west of Dutch Harbor, directly between
the Bogoslof Islands, commonly known
as Castle and Fire Island.
The new island made its first ap-
pearance during June, and is now 600
feet high. The length could not be
ascertained, as the Perry could not get
close enough to make an accurate
measurement.
Clouds OF steam rise from its summit,
and it is surrounded by boiling water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
LIVE WASHINGTON AFFAIRS

John Melbourne, Porto Rican, was
killed, and Charles P. Thurston, an
American d-puty receiver of customs,
was fatally injured by smugglers on the
Dominican frontier.
A lockout by the Master Plumbers
may lead to a sympathetic strike in the
Washington building trades.
Because of the scarcity and increasing
demand for subsidiary coinage the
Treasury Department viii purchase 100
CO oarces 81 silver b:ill:cr each week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
FOREIGN

The Grand Duke Nicholaievitch has
declined the post of commander -chief
of all the military forces of the Russian
Empire. He advocates the appointment
of General Linevitch.
King Menelik of Abyssinia has signed
the Franco Italian British convention,
which guarantees the integrity of Abys-
sinia and assures the open door.
While sensational stories are in cir
culation concerning the illness of the
Sultan of Turkey, court officials declare
he is in no immediate danger.
William Jennings Bryan and party
made trip in automobiles to Fontaine-
bleau, where they visited the palace.
The Mad Mullah has raided the So
molilland border and killed 1000 men.
An address, signed by leading French
statesmen and politicians, expressing
sympathy with the Russian parliament,
was sent to Professor Mouromtseff.
The Woman Suffragists, in convention
in Copenhagen, decided to hold the next
International meeting in Holland.
The King of England and the Emper-
ors of Austria and Russia VIII be god
fathers to Emperor Williams grandson
Impressive ceremonies were held on
the flagship Ohio at Yokohama over the
body of Rear Admiral Train.
A young girl accidentally dropped her
reticule, which contained a bomb, in
Odessa and then shot herself.
An incipient mutiny CT an infantry
regiment at Oustigbora was crushed and
the ringleaders arrested.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
Killed His Sister.

Ronaoke, Va, (SpeciaD AT Clark's
Station, Pulaski County, the 6ve-year-old
son of c. w. Brinkley, Norfolk and
Western Railway section foreman, ac-
cidentally shot and killed his four-year-
old sister with a breech-loading shot
gun. The parents of the children had
gone to a springhouse nearby and in
their absence the boy secured the gun
and in some manner it was discharged,
the contents entering the girls breast.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
Sneak Thief Caught.

Berkeley, Cal. (Special). "A we'll
dressed young man, giving his name and
address as Alfred Johnson, 1856 East One
Hundred and Eleventh Street, New York
City, attempted to steal the cash drawer
from a jewelry store while the proprie-
tors back was turned. When detected
he started to run, but was captured after
an exciting chase in which several hun
dred students of the University of Cal
ifornia Joined.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
No Dispatchcrs Needed.

Scranton, Pa. (SpeciaD Official an
nouncenent was made here that the Del
aware, Lacllawanna and Western Rail
road will, at an early date, dispense with
the services of all telegraphers on its
system and will control the movement
of trains with the automatic block signal
system and the additional telephone ia
cilities. The change will affect the entire
main line from Hobokcn to Buffalo. as
well as all the branches
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
Pound a Pearl 10 a Clam.

Utica, N. Y, (SpeciaD. = Eugene
Smaltz, employed at the Remington
Typewriter Works, at lion, went to a
clam-bake a couple of days ago and
found a rare pearl in clam which he
was about to devour The gem, compe-
tent judges say, is worth about $1,000.
The pearl weighs four and one-eighth
karats and is without a flaw.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
.iiIieI tielress For Beauty.

london (By Cable)-During the hear
ing before a jury OF the official inquiry
into the state of mind OF the Marquis
Townshend a witness testified that The
engagement OF the Marquis to an Ameri-
can-one OF the richest heiresses in the
yorld-waS about to be announced when
he married last year Miss Gladys Ethel
Sutherst daughter O. Thomas Sutherst,
a lawyer, said to be the most beautiful
woman in England
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
FlLIPINOS KILL
FIVE AMERICANS
DR.. Calvin D. Snyder, Of Baltimore,
One of the Victims.
FIGHT WITH THE PULAJANES.
Small Force of Americans Is 0utnumbered,
but Fights Bravely = Lieut.. James, DR..
Snyder, Collector Williams and Two Phi.
Yates Killed-Father Of DR.. Snyder Lives
In Baltimore.

Manila, (By Cable).-First Lieuten-
ant John F. James and two privates OF
the Eighth Infantry, with Contract Sur
geon Calvin Snyder and Internal Reve-
nue. Collector Williams, of Illinois, were
killed in a hand-to-hand fight with a
force of Pulajanes at Julita, Island OF
Leyte. The detachment, which consisted
of 10 men, was greatly outnumbered'
but made gallant fight. The Pulalanes
captured three pistols, four krag-Jor-
gensen rifles and 800 rounds of amlnu-
milton.
Washington, (SpeciaD 1.-The War
Department has received the following
dispatch from General Wood, dated to-
day at Manila
Lieut.. John F. James, Contract Sur
geon Calvin D. Snyder Privates WI
liam J. Gillick and Mathies Zock, Com
pany F, Eighth Infantry, killed at about
6 P. NJ August 9 near Julia, Leyte, by
Pulajanes."
Julia is barro ward of the city OF
Burauen, which has been the scene OF
three serious conflicts between the regu-
lars, the constabulary and the PulaJanes
within few weeks
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
PostOifIce Clerks Act.

Philadelphia, Pa. (SpeciaD The Post
office Clerks Beneficial Association of
Philadelphia, having about 500. members,
was made the defendant in a bill in
equity filed by four members of the or
ganization, to enjoin it from paying the
expenses of delegates selected to attend
the National Convention of Postoffice
Clerks a Savannah next month. The
proposed trip of the delegates is declared
to be nothing more than a innket.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
PoIicemen Mutlny.

Rio de Janeiro (By Cable).-Accord-
ing to advices received here from the
State of Sergipe, the police Of Aracaju,
capital of that state, have revolted and
attacked the Governor palace, The
movement is not considered to be OF
great Importance. The government has
sent two battalions of troops from Bahia
To subdue the mutinous policemen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-08-17
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.

Gold imports are now talked OF.
Biggest wheat crop on record IS 4
real bull argument on security values.
Bids only slightly above par were Of
fered for Boston's S3,9oo,ooo of new 4
per cent. bonds.
]. Horace Harding is quoted as deny
ing that his firm is = member OF the
bull pool in Penn5ylyaiii4.
To the average man the crop report
looked first-ratc and yet It caused ,.q.:-
dation of stocks
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23
C0LUMBlANS
WON DEBATE
LAST NIGHT
Commencement
AtVarsity Begins

MORGASTOW-N- June 25.-Com.
mencement opened in real earnest
last night when the Columbian and
Parthenon literary societies were ar.
rayed against each other in a battle
of intellects. For SO years these two
societies have been fierce foes upon
the rostrum. and last night they dis.
played all the precedents of past
years.
The front Of the rostrum was de
corated with potted palms and jus,
streamer in blue and gold upon
which was written Welcome. The
Psrthenon side OF the. hall was de-
corated with pale blue and white
bunting. while the Columbian royal
purple was conspicuous on the oppo-
site side.
Stationed in the gallery were the
opposite factions. the Columbians
We're led in their cheering by Wa-.
rem Hodges and I. V. Cowgirl. while
Miss Utt tried to arouse the energies
OF the Parthenon adherents- Com.
mencement hall fairly echoed with
the shouts and cheers they produced.
The board of regents offers yearly
a prize of $50 to the society that
wins. This serves to arouse much
spirit in the contestants. Each so
ciety was last evening represented
by large delegation of rooters who
caered Justify for the deba1ers.
The question was
Resolved, That the United States
tariff schedule for Canada. reduce,!
by yone-third. would be preferable 10
the present schedule.
The Parthenons had the affirm.
ative. and the Columbiaus the neg
ative.
The debate was a good one
The representatives of the Parthe.
mons were l. NJ Brand and P G.
White. While they debated strongly
and put up an excellent argument.
they could not get the decision over
the Columbians. for which society
o. c. Lewis and J. F. Marsh debat.
ed The audience was very large.
the hall being crowded. The arsu>
ments. were listened to with much
interest by all
The judges We're Rev Charles w.
Robinson of Wheeling. r. P kennc-
dy. of Uniontown. and Prof w P.
Wiley. OF MorSantown.
Mr. Kennedy spoke for the judges.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23
FISHER Will
MOI Be TRIED
FOR MURDER
Was ArresIed
Then Released

As stated In yesterdays West Viz
Sinian, Coroner Amos was called to
Warrington district yesterday after-
noon TO investigate the killing Of a;
sister by Frank Fisher Coroner Amos
started to the scene of the killing. buS
before he had gotten far from Man
ninston he met Deputy Sheriff a.
Charlton. A F. MILAN and Brice JoE
life. who had been at the scene OF the
shooting They reported that 1t was
impossible to find out how the affai-s
happened and that it was absolute
ly unnecessary to try to ferret out
the facts in the case. The Fishers!
seem to be very trashy set of-pco-
pie, the father and one brother OF
Frank now serving time IN the penf-
tentiary- The girl who was killed was
said to be fairly good Iooking and bad
brighter intellect than the sothers.s
but the lives of the whole family are
said to be on very low plane.
An Investigation by the officers fan-:
ed establish a sufficient number OF
facts upon which to base a further att:
tempt and an order was ISSUED to bury
the girl without coroner,s tnyestiga-
tion ani Fisher was released.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23
Rube Bands
WILL BE sPEcIALzFEATUREoF OF
The FOURTH oFgJULY
cELEBRATlON.

The Rube Bana contest for the
Fourth OF July. celebration is already
becoming interesting Rivalry among
several musical organizations in This
district is becoming evident Several
bands have expressed the desire TO
compete.
The committee has offered three
prizes for the contest There will be
a first prize of $500; second. 1000:
third. $500. These are thought iber-
al and attractive enough to bring sew
eral Rube bands TO the city. The com
mittee desires that all bands which
wish to compete Will send their names
before July the first
The bands will march in the parade,
and later they will play before three
judges who will decide the awarding
OF the prizes.
If the feature is to be success. the
bands in this vicinity which can get
together eight pieces or more. and
can scrape up a few old .lats and coats
and breeches and hay seeds. should
write to the committee which has the
contest in charge. The prizes are
exceedingly liberal and saouid bring
out large number of winning bands.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23
.FAIRMONT FOUNDRY
COMPANY ORGANIZES
x x x X * x * X X X * x x x X
x ANOTHER HANDSOME DIA- x
x MOND..

x To the candidate. lady or gen =
x tleman. receiving the largest =
x number OF votes between $50 ,
r D. m. Saturday evening. June %.
X and $50 p N. Saturday evening. =
= June so. fine diamond ring for =
* the lady or beautiful diamond =
* ring fo- the gentleman Will be X
x presented by the West EirSinian. y
y This gives everybody in the list =
* chance at 4 fine rug. no mat =
x ter what their standing in the x
X contest to-day may be.
* Both = lady's and Seuue:nan's X
x ring were selected to-day at =
* Boards jewelry store. and the =
X candidate having the largest gain =
* in votes at the time stated may ,
x take their choice of the TWO. y
x Votes will be received up to =
x 500 o'clock every night of the =
x contest from now on and the one y
* who has The biggest gain in votes =
x at $50 p. m June so Will be Civ =
x en- their choice Of these rings. =
x Candidates may see these rings =
x in Boards jewelry window
X * * x x x x x * x x X =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23
West Virginia EIks VIII Go
To Denver IN Pullman Tourist
Cart Over the Burlington Route

{ PrTTSBURG. June 2ss.-J. B. Drake.
travelling passenger agent of the
Burlington. won neat victory fo-
his road in West Virginia. when he
clinched on order for special train
of Pullman tourists cars to be used
by the B. p o. E. of West Virginia
for their trip to the convention at Den
YER Arrangements had already been
made and circulars were issued rout-
ing the delegations over aonther road.
but when Mr.. Drake conferred with
the committee he was given full sway.
The train will run over the Baltimore
and Ohio TO Chicago and the Burlfng.
ton thence to Denver
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23
Eagles Won
IN CONTEST WITH CITY Off,
GALS IN SALEM-COMPRO-
MISE EFFECTED.

SALEM. June 23.-The troubles be-
tween the Salem Eagles and city Of
ficials OF that place were satisfactorily
adjusted out of court Thursday even
ing. and Judge c. ". Lynch signed
DEGREES jismiSSinS the cases.
1t will be remembered that the city
officials suspected that the Eagles
were conducting speakeasy at the
aerfe. The room was broken into and
intoxicants were there. It was found
impossible to convict the men who
were in the lodge ROOM The mem-
bers OF the aerie then followed with
damage suits against the city OIL
Gals, Both sides, however, appealed
TO higher courts.
With the compromise which has
been affected. the proceedings against
the city officials vii be stopped. anu
they in turn. will restore the beer 20
the Eagles and they viii be allowed
to conduct their club the same as they
did before the trouble began
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23
Kaiser Wilhelm Shows Special
Attention to Distinguished American
Visitors, MIR. and Mrs. Iongworth

KEEL. Germany. June 23.-Mr- and
Mrs. Longworth have arrived at kiel
and will remain until the conclusion
OF the regatta next week. During
their visit here they will associate
almost entirely with Kaiser Wilhelm,
who has announced his intention Of
being especially attentive to the dis
tinguished Americans. Following
the example set by the Emperor. all
the notables in attendance at the re-
gatta are paying homage to Mrs.
Longworth.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23
The Ice Man
IS MUCH IN DEMAND WIEN THE.
WEATHER is EXTREMELY
WARM.

There is no company who receives
more telephone calls for a household
necessity than does the ice conpan-
There is no product more in demand
by the people of Faormont than is ice
during the hot summer season. The
telephone central girls look at the
calls for the ice company as a Tery
reliable thermometer: for the calls
vary as does the weather: the greater
number Of calls the hotter the wealth.
er:: and when there are few calls the
weather is cool And their thermom
eter is found very reliable
The local ice plant makes zach dar
ffty-five tons OF ice. This IL 1880
pounds. This amount gives each per
son In Fairmono on an arc-'Se OF
four pounds of ice each day The
plant is very completely furnished
and embraces all that Is ms.der1l IN
ice plants.
The manufacture OF ice by mechan'
ical means is only of recent origin.
tries which have been created by sci
ence and invention. Electrical plants
furnish a parallel industry in reSpec;
to age Nevertheless. these two b.:si'
nesses are among the most necessary
in our nineteenth century ci~ltza'
ton. People do not see how we could
get along without them today Yet.
only a few years ago. they were both
wholly unknown
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23

and after few preliminary remarks
announced that the decision was
for the negative
Miss Clara Ellison rendered a
vocal solo at the beginning OF the
evening and another during the in
PERMISSION while the judges were
making their decision.
Next Tuesday evening the TWO so
cieties wi! clash again. when prizes
of Sse. SEQ and SIS will be con
tested for. respectfully the oration
essay and ,leclamation.-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23
KID P,TTssuRe BRIDEGROOM.
Friends Pester Hin=Throush Medium
Of Newspaper Ad.

CLEVELAND. June 23-"Wanred
Immediately. 200 laborers and team
sters: wages 81 per day: apply D. E.
Brown. The Holleden.
In b1issful unconsciousness OF the
foregoing TAD. that appeared in the
morning newspapers. Brown. assist
ant superintendent Of the Crucible
Steel Company in Pittsburg. opened
his door OF parlor J in the Holleden
at O'Clock yesterday morning in re-
sponse to rap and was greeted by
delegation of teamSters. who want
ed work He dismissed them by say
ing there must be mistake. but when
he went down stairs for breakfas, he
was stormed by 200. all seeking en-
ployment.
Packing his goods he and his better
half fed, from the hotel and city
Brown was married in Sewickley. Pa.
yesterday and his friends inserted the
"ad- to have some fun.
All Trimmed Hats reduced just ~
at The Jon --on-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23
SEPTEMBER 8
Ute DATE
FOR MARION Co.
Call allandArmstrong
To be Instructors

The schedule of the county inst-
tutes for 1906 has beer. sent out by
State Superintendent Jbos- c. Mil
Ter The date for the-as,etins Of he
teachers In AEar'en coa:uty is Septeua-
bers 8 and the instructors named are
DR.. Arthur D. Call and Prof Rooert
a. Armstrong They are 10th excel
lent men and a great treat Is in store
for the Marion COUNT pedagogues
In the list OF appointing Dts for in
sstitute work we note a number OF pee
pie wei known In Fair,,oct. some OF
whom live here at there sent time
Prof. us. Fleming IS 10 go to Poca-
hontas county August 9Th. Prof Ro-
Ssier to Lewis August Sta and to
Brooke August .7th. and Miss Dav-
export to Mercer August 9th.
The Taylor county institute viii
be held August 9Th with Dr. Henry
Sanford and Prof. E 4 Crago in
structors. The Harrison teachers
viii meet on the same zee with Miss
Susan F. Chase and DR.. D. Call IN
charge. The MononSaiia institute
will be held August IS. with Hon.
Henry Houck and Ai,Ss Sarah E
Griswold as instructors. Prof. John
sGKnutte viii be en Instructor in the
Hampshire county institute on Sep
tember g.
Superintendent Mi1lsr announces
that provision will be made for spec
iai lectures at number of institutes
5 Just what special attraction the Ma
rion county institute Will have is
a.not-knowna at this time but viii be
announced later.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23
DIED OF BURNS.
Little Mononsah Girl Passed Away
After Weeks of Suffering.

Mary Garharsacli. lirt1e Slavish
child. died yesterday afternoon at the
home OF her parents IN MonouSah from
burns received. seven weeks ago The
child was playing with a number of
other children about bonfire near
the Company store. when her cloth
ing became ignited and she was hor-
irbly burned before the flames could
be extinsuished. Funeral services
We're held this morning in the POLISH
Catholic church at Monongah and the
remains laid to rest in the Nononsah
cemetery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23

TONIGHT AT JoLLHFE'S. Z.
Peter Pan Waists, dozen styles.
at CSC.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23

TONIGHT At JoLLIFFSS-
Long silk gloves. in all sizes al
s1-5o pair.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23

All Pattern Hats reduced q 70 "
at StempIe's- It
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23
STUDIES HERSELF TO DEATH.
Brightest Girl in Class Goes Insane
and Soon Dies

OWATONEA. Mimi. June 23.-
Miss Laura Kelly. IS years or age.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs T. n. Kelly.
died yesterday from overstudy.
Miss Kelly was senior at Pills
bury Academy and last week was one
of the commencement speakers. a
few hours after delivering her oration
she became violently insane. remain
ing so until her death Some weeks
ago she told her friends that she
would go insane and would live but a
short time.
Miss Kelly was regarded by the fac
ulty as the brightest graduate Pills
bury College had ever turned OUT
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23

TONIGHT AT jOLLlEFE'S-
The New Peter Pan" handkerchief
and tie--see thera-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23

TONIGHT AT JoLL!FFE.S.
The "Frizi Sel,ef' belt in black or
white Kid. also IN white. embroidered
linen-at Csc
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23

A lot Of new Shirt Waists received
eo-day.--55=4=THE=s BON Ton q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23

Special a. Seempie'-15e and 4se
wash goods at 12Is yd. t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23

All Trimmed Hats reduced just "
at The Bon Ton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23

New Peter Pan waists at Stem.
pies - Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-23

Dedication at Shinnston-
The Christian church at Shfnnston
will be dedicated on Sunday July $tt.