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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30
IT ISN'T SAFE 70 BE-

From the New York Times
II isn't safe to walk the streets
For autos, trucks and cars.
And in the country lanes one meets
The bull outside the bars;
There's earthquakes swallowing tho
land
And tidal waves at sea,
I'here's certain death on every hahi2
1t isn't safe to be.
There is no pleasure any more
In what we drink and eat:
We swallow microbes by the score
In every BIT OF meat:
Our food is freighted deep with death,
And is from food we fee
We draw it in with every breath
1t isn't safe to be.
Not knowing what will happen, na1t
We ask ourselves again :: ~
The question that of old perplexed
The melancholy Dane.
But II the fatal germ may wait
Within y kiss, you see.
We simply must asseverate
1t isn't safe to be.
So let us eat and let us drink
In spite of quake ana sQuall;
1t won't do any good to think
How soon the blow may fall.
This is a vastly better plan.
Whether on land or sea,
Get every bit of fun you can 4.
Until you cease to be.
-cLARIcB w, RILEY,
a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30

The British Empire is Americas
largest purchaser Of paper. taking
over 60 per cent, of the atInrts last
year. Trade is most r1pii1y growing
With Argentina, China AMI ,Ispm, Cuba
and Central America. Canada and
Germany.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30

Having tasted the flesh Of various
animals, a Northampton gentleman de-.
clares that a donkey makes the most
excellent eating of any animal, the
favor resembling that of young tur-
key.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30
Hard to Get. Facts.

Out at Pleasant View, however, a
little different attitude is manifested
and while the barriers have been put
IN and an effort is being made to shoe
off the newspapermen, those in charge
being more sophisticated and realizing
that the opinion of the world in the
matter really does amount to some
thing, are issuing denials right and
left. Cold facts that can be recogniz-
ed as such are exceedingly hard TO OBJ
tain. Those who have brought the
charges of deception and insincerity
If not actdal corruption and misap,
preparation OF flnds-stand pat and
Insist that Mrs. Eddy is mere feeble
Old woman with one foot in the grave
and the second lifted to follow the
flrst-a mental and physical wreck.
Against this are the words Of a mum.
Der of reputable and highly respected
DgODle.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30

A shipment of four full:length trains
of cars of tobacco was made on octo-
her to Norway by W. g. Durning-
ton, Of FarmvilIe, Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30

A noticeable increase in the i'm
ports of glass at Nagaski. Japan, is
reported by the British consul. 1t is
due, he says, to the growing use by
The japanese of window glass ortbeiy
houses. Most. Of it Is Of fourth qgals;
ity and Belgium is the chief source
Of supply.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30

When the British parliament reas-
sembles a motion will be made, at the
lastance of the Irish party, for the re,
moval Of the statue of Oliver Crom-
wen from the precincts Of the houses
Of parliament, where It now stands.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30

The 'hand that rocks the cradle" a.
The thems the poet singa.
Why not the hand that makes tie
rocks
Edr babysfood sand thing
Catholic standard
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30

A competent authority states that
the 5000 factories and 100000 work
men engaged in the chemical indus
Try OF Germany viii This year turn
oat produces OF wNch The value will
be about SS57,OOO,O0). and that the
value OF chemical exports will proba-
bly, establish record.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30

Iowa's corn crop this year will TO-
,al the stupendous yield of S8l,Oo0,-
200 bushels. This is The startling es'
innate made by George A. Wells. sec.
rotary of the Iowa Grain Dealers Az
+, ociation, in his final estimate of the
seasons crops.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30
Lax lets
E. A. BILLlNGSLEA 4 co.
RRIE,ROADS.
ALTIMORE &OHlC
RAILROAD.

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MAY H. 1905.
FAIRMoNT, w. VA.
'Daily. !DaIly except Sunday. xsunday
only.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30
An Explosion Due.

At the same time every one ex-
presses the belief that an explosion Of
some sort will occur to-day. This can
come in two days. The leaders can
present Mrs. Eddy to the public and
in a way convince the skeptical that
the charges made are all false or they
can institute proceedings against
those who have made charges against
the leaders Of the cult-charges which
many believe will prove strong enough
to wreck the present organization of
the church. This city is a hotbed Of
Christian Science and to-day 1t is TAX
ing orders from Pleasant View, Mrs.
Eddy's home. rather than from the
City hail..
Feeling against newspapers is strong
and there is a marked Discrimination
on the part Of the Christian Science
PEOPLE to dignity the charges with a
reply. Followers of Mrs. Edy in
Concord, those WHO swear blind al
,leglance, say that the truth will out in
time, that anything SO unholy as the
charges made is out Of the question,
and that anything that may be said
about or against the religion, and its
pillars. con do it no harm.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30

Mrs. Esther S. Damon, Of Plymouth.
Vt, is the only living widow Of any
revolutionary soldier. She is 90 years
old.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30


which tends to improve the facilities
OF our bank is pressed into service.
We look very carefully after all de-
tails and make our service as effective
as possible. We receive deposits sub,
ject to check, pay 4 per cent. interest
on savings and time deposits, loan
small banks to savings depositors. and
render up-to-date service. Call for cir
cular giving full information.
HONS SAVINGS Bank.
Fairmont, W. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30
Much III lille

Much II ittIe
Montana requires is railroads &
maintain 4 station at plotted town
sites Of one hundred inhabitants oI
more.
lntoxicatton while on duty IS a mis-
demeanor for a railroad empIoye IL
California, and II death results, fel
ony.
Sikh undred famles OF wsayers Of
Bejar, Spain, are reported to pc seek
ing and 20 emigrate 10 American coun'
tries.
Mrs. Esther S. Damon, Of Plymouth
Vt, is the only living widow of any
revolutionary soldier She is 90 years
old.
A shipment of four full-length trains
of cars of tobacco was made on octo.
her to Norway by W. q. Durning-
ton, Of Farmville, Va.
Nearly all the Bibles sent to Uganda
are bound in tin in order to guard
against the voracious African ants,
which frequently completely deyour
the ordinary covers OF books.
In Zululand. when the moon is at
he full, objects are distinctly visible
at as great a distance as seven miles,
While even by starlight one can see
to read print with case.
So long as the pastoral and agricuI-
tpral industries remain the backbone
ii Australia the rabbit must be re-
.arded as pest and his wholesale de.
stroyer n beneHactor of the common
wealth.
Having tasted the flesh OF various
animals, a Northampton gentleman de.
clares that a donkey makes the most
excellent eating of any animal, the
flavor resembling that Of young tur-
key.
When the British parliament reas-
sembles a motion will be made, at the
Instance of the IRISH party. for the re.
noyal Of the statue Of Oliver Crom-
wen from the precincts Of the houses
Of parliament, where II now stands.
Iowa's corn crop this year will to-
Ial the stupendons yield of 38l,O00t-
100 bushels. This is the startling es.
innate made by George A. Wells. sec.
retary of the Iowa Grain Dealers Az
ociation, in his final estimate of the
seasons crops.
The British Empire is Americas
largest purchaser of paper. taking
over 60 per cent, of thu eSlSata last
year. Trade is most rspiily growing
With Argentina, China AMI lspm, Cuba
and Central America. Canada and
Germany.
A noticeable increase in the i'm
ports of glass at Nagaski. Japan, is
reported by the British consul. 1t is
lue, he says, to the growing use by
he japanese of wtndow glass tortheiy
louses. Most. Of it Is Of fourth qEaL-.
ty and Belgium is the chief source.
If supply.
A competent authority states that
he 5000 factories and 100000 work
men engaged in the chemical indus
ry OF Germany viii This year turn
,ut produois OF witch The value will
,e about SS57,OOO,O0). and that the
'alue OF chemical exports will proba-
,lr establish a record.
rhe failure OF the municipal bakeries
It Catania, Italy, is reported by Mr..
the British consul at Paler-
no. There was a $4,000 deficit in
he balance sheet, and the request
governing 4 loan Of $4,000 was refus,
al by a royal commission; in conse-
Iuence the installtion has been closet.
1T ISN'T SAFE TO Be
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30

For pure home made lard 60 70 SAT.
ssFaeld,s watson Hotel RaiIeias
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30

Sikh undred famles Of wsavers Of
Bejar, Spain, are reported to pc seek
ing and 20 emigrate 10 American coun.
tries.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30

1ntoxicatton while on duty Is. a mis-.
demeanor for railroad empIoye in
California, and II death results, a Eel.
onX
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-30

Montana requires its railroads 20.
maintain 4 station At plotted town
sites Of one hundred inhabitants OF
more.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-05

spected and generally liked by his
business associates an all who knew
him.
Mr.. Booher leaves wife and
three children the oldest of whom
is sixteen and the youngest nine
months, all Of whom are girls. He
has two brothers at Caldwell Kans.
who are expected here today, also
a sister in Illinois, the latter will
possibly not be present at the burial
which will doubtless be at his old
home at Pond Creek, No arrange.
ments have been made for the
funeral.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-05
CONGRESS- HAS RE-CONvENED
Will Investigate the Abuse Of the frank.
ing Privilege

Washington, Jan. 4.-More than
the average attendance Of members
wereiin their places when the house
met for its first session after the
holiday recess today.
Regarding an editorial statement
in local paper that nembersof the
house abuse the franking privilege
to the extent Of sending cows farm
animals, Libraries and kitchen iiten-
sis free through tnemails, r.Sinis
(Tenn. } presented resolution for
an investigation by the committee
on yostofice and post roads "as to
whether or not there are or have
been abuses Of the franking privi-
leges by members Of congress or
in the name Of members Of con-
gress.
The resolution was agreed to.
On motion Of Mr.. r.Payne the house
resumed consideration Of the presi-
dents message, making reference
of it by topic to the various commit
ees. Mr.. Payne Withdrew the
amendments which had occasioned
the seven days Of discussion before
the holiday recess, the reference
Of that pars relating to insurance,
TO the ways and means committee.
he stated thai it was his under
standing that Mr.. Hepburn would
uot press his amendm emf making
reference Of the topic to the inter
state and foreign commerce comnift-
lee.
Washington, Jan. 5.-'rhe joint
statehood bill will probably be fav-
orably reported BY the house com
nllttee on territories next Monday
or Tuesday unless present plans are
changed it will be considered BY
the house Oh Wednesday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-05

MEETING
WAS A BUSY ONE. PETITIONS WERE
NUMEROUS. MORE STREET LIGHTS
ARE WANTED
THE MAYOR SENDS MESSAGE
Expert Accountant Ousted and Mayor
Goes after Sports

The first council meeting of the
new year yesterday afternoon was
quite a busy one. A great variety Of
matters came before the city Solons
of varying degrees Of importance.
It was first of ali petition day-near-
ly every one wanted something and
the alderman listened to all.
R. d. Welborne presented Pc
tition in behalf Of Mr.. Snipps for
the allowance of a claim for stone
used in constructing street cross
ings The claim had been heldup,
owing to a misunderstanding as to
the price. 1t was finally allowed.
A petition was also presented by
Mr.. Welborne in behalf Of Kohn
& Goldsmith, asking that an error
in assessment be corrected. 1t was
referred 10 the finance committee.
J. B Kelsey presented petition
signed BY about forty property
owners, on Choctaw Ave. protesting
against taking dirt from that street
to be placed on other streets and
asking that new grade be estab-
lisked. Petition referred to street
and alley committee. A petition
signed by a number of citizeus was
presented by S. H. Leech, praying
that additional street lights be in
stalled. 1t was referred to the
proper committee. A petition
asking for permit for street stand
was turned down. Early aud
Louthan both strongly opposed it,
holding that people who rent bull
dings and pay taxes should hot be
subjected 10 this sort Of competi-
ton.
An ordinance fixing license fol
street fakes and certain other
lines of business was iutroduc ed BY
the Mayor. The portion Of it with
refereuce to butchers license called
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-05
BIG ORDER
FOR STEEL
LARGEST ORDER or RAILS FOR THIS
WEEK is PLACED BY OKLAHO-
MA CENTRAL
FOR FIFTEEN THOUSAND TONS
Looks Like The Company is GOins 10
Get Busy


New York Jan. 5;-The Railway
Age Says:
Rail makers report additional or
ders the largest this week being
for 1900 tons for the Oklahoma
Central. Bridge builders are act
i've. The largest tonnage placed
during the week is that of the
Northern Pacific, which calls for
the 20, 900 tons and includes the
structure over the Columbia and
Willamette rivers. The American
Bridge Co. booked 54o,o tons
during 1905. The capacity which
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-05
ROADMASTER
is KILLED
CHARLIE BOOHER STRUCK BY A
TRAIN NEAR ENID, OKLA.
LAST NIGHT
THE DETAILS ARE MEAGER
Was Said TO Have Been Riding On
Motor Car

News reached the city this NOR
ming of the death last night Of
Charles Booher, roadmaster for the
Rock Island, having been struck
By train near Enid, Okla. All.
though the details are meager and
cannot positively be verified, it is
said that Mr.. Booher was riding a
motor car near Enid, and was on a
b.idge when he was struck by No
III, the southbound passenger and
almost instantly killed. This makes
the third Rock Island roadmrster to
lose his life in this manner within
the past year.
The only information given to
the family this morning was that
he had been killed and his body
would be brought here at 10 O'Clock
tonight. The wife and mother are
nearly prostratei BY the shock.
He lefi his home day before yes
terday afternoon, going to Lawlon
and his wife expected him back last
night and looked for HIM until late.
This morning early knock sound
ed on The door his wife saying
there he is now went to open
the door only to be confronted
wilh a messenger bearing the sad
news.
Mr.. Booher was forty one years
of age and his home at Pond Creek,
Okla, but has lived in chickasha
since year ago last July when he
was appointed to position in tn 1
roadmaster Office, and after hold
ign that position a year was, in July
last appointed roadmaster. He be,
gan his railroad work ten years age
at Caldwell, Kan. as section fore
man and rapidly worked his way
to thhPositica re held at his death.
He was a member oi the Christ
tan Church also Of the A. o. q. w.
and the Odd Fellows. He was re-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-05
which was enlarged during the year
is now placed at close to 100, 600
tons,
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

Dissolved by mutual consent
w. w. Edwards and w. S. Moore
having purchased the interests Of
w. H. Brannan Of the firm Of Ed
wards, Moore & Brannan, will as
salne all i1bilities and collect all
debts due the firm
w. NJ. Edwa Is.
w. S. Moore
o-I3 w. H. Brannan
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-05
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

This is to certify that this day
H. D. Gunnells and S f. Prince
have dissolved partnership, H. D.
Gunnells retiring and s. F. Prince
continuing, who will collect all
outstanding accounts, pay all debts
due from the firm. 1I-I4
S. E. Prince
H. d. Gunnells
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-05
A MG SUCCESSOR D SCOTT JONES REAL ESTATE COMPANY

out considerable discussion. The
butchers have been paying small
occupation tax and have also paid
the salary Of the meat inspector in
fees. 1t appears that during the
summer when the meat man has
to buy ice and his expenses run
high, four or five shops do the bus
mess of the city, while during the
winter everyone with enough capital
to buy COW goes into the business
and the regular dealer's profits are
cut short. The latter are willing
TO pay higher license, providing
they don have to pay the meat in
spector. The city attorney was
instructed to prepare an ordinance
fixing the license at SIoo per year,
and abolishing the Office Of meat
inspector as it now exists and pro-
vididing that inspection shall be
made by the police officers, for
which the latter will receive $25 a
month additional salary.
Mr.. Welborne suggested to the
council the necessity Of having an
inspector Of weights and measures
and also milk Inspector. He
thought people were being "short-
potted on weights Of coal and other
articles and he had also understood
that milk dealers had used prepar-
5ions during the summer TO pre-
serve milk. Reports from other
cities showed that formaldehiye
had been extensively used the for
purpose, to the detriment OF public
health.
Mayor Venable had the clerk
read message to the council in
which he recommended that Mr..
Clark who was employed about
eight months ago to audit The city
books and who has failed to bring
his report after repeated promises
and urging. be relieved aud another
man employed. He also recommend
ed that stringent measures be TAX
en- to break up the gambling that
is going ON in defiance of law.
The first recommendation result
ed in motion authorizing the Ma
yor and finance committee TO secure
an expert accountant to audit the
city books from the beginning and
on the second the Mayor was in
structed to take such steps as he
thought necessary.
An application for extension OF
the electric light franchise was
made by the company in the form
Of on ordinance amending the pre-
Continued on last page)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-05
II. D. Gunnells

Tonight the Modern Brotherhood
of America will install officers for
the coming year and tomorrow
night the induction into Office will
BE- held followed by a social session.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-01-05

Furnishek rooms for rent Mrs.
A. M. Book oI3 Iowa Ave. #
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
1.-The CIanSman'S Triumph"

In tho second year of it's triumphal
progress "The Clansman" returns to the
Greenwood opera house, Friday, Oct. 20.
This is an event that is being eagerly
awaited by thousands Of our citizens,
both those who enthusiastically APP
plauded the play last year and those
who were unable to obtain seats be-
cause of the record-breaking crowds at
every performance. "The Clansman' has
now definitely established itself as the
classic Of the Reconstruction period.
That terrible era in which the New
South was born is pictured with mar
velous fidelity. Its hero is a young Ku
Klux who organizes the klan in the
State of South Carolina and smashes the
carpetbag-negro government. With the
beauty Of its Southern scenes, the ro-
nance and pathos Of it's love story, the
laughahle comedy of it's darkies, and
above all the splendid courage and chiv-
airy of it's principal characters, "The
Clansman'' entertains, thrills, pleasos
and instructs as does no other play of
this generation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
TWO men TAKEN
FOR TIE MURDER.
Marshal Mcbride Arrests jenkins and
Negro for Murder OF Duran
Merchant.

Durant, Miss, Oct. 15.-Acting on in
formation obtained from reliable au-
thorities, the officers of the law here to-
day had W. P. Jenkins, formerly a Sec
tion foreman on the Illinois Central
railroad here, and a negro, arrested at
Greenwood, Miss, charged with the
murder Of NJ. i. Weems, the merchant
who was found dead Sunday. 1t was
learned that Jenkins and the negro, the
latter a stranger here, were see in
town Friday, and that some time ago
jenkins had made threats against Mr..
Weems, intimating broadly that he
would have him done away with. The
trouble between them was over an &C.
count Jenkins owed Mr.. Weems, which
he refused to pay, and Mr.. Weems gar
nished his wages. This infuriated Jen-
kins, who told Mr.. Weems that he would
get even with him, and that he would
eve garnishee another man when he
got through with him.
After this occurrence jenkins left
Durant and was not seen here again un-
til Friday. He was taken, together with
the negro, to Lexington, and lodged in
Jail there.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
Robert Hcrman'S Prices Cut TO Suit
the lines.

We direct special attention to the at
tractive page advertisement of Mr..
Robert Herman, wholesale and retail
general merchant, in this issue of The
Commonwealth. Mr., Herman has inc Of
the largest and most complete assert
ments Of lrst-class merchandise
bought in person direct from the manu-
faeturers- ever offered for sale ia this
market. lie bought his goods at the
lowest spot cash prices from first hands
and proposes giving his customers the
benefit OF the iobbors' profits on same,
Mr.. Herman's stock consists Of every
thing in the line Of general m"rchan-
disc, his prices have been reduced to
suit the times and he will make it to
your interest to buy your fall and win
ter supplies from him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
The Sultan of SuIu.

"Tbe Sultan of Suiu" the book and
lyrics Of which are from the pen OF
George AIDE and the music by Alfred g.,
WaltbaIl, is, according to the famous NJ
thor of FABLES in Slang neither a light
or comic opera, nor a musical or farcial
comedy, nor a burlcsquc or eXtrava-
CANA, but merely a musical satire,
Which contains the good features Of all.
THIS brilliant musical opera broke all
records for receipts at Wallack's Thea
tro, New York, where it was the attrac-
ton for six months. 1t has also received
the endorsement Of Chicago, Boston,
Philadelphia, st. Louis, Washington
and other theatre patrons. "The Sultan
OF Sulu," with it's array Of comedlenne
singers, exquisitelv dressed and per-
fectly drilled choruses, and artistic
triumphs Of scenic art has been secured
for Greenwood, Monday, Oct. %.