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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

The Warrington Record has a very
clever scheme of showing how tax re-
form is working. Under the heading,
watch Your Tax Bills" which it has
distributed all over the front page OF
the paper, 1t gives examples Of people
who have had marked decreases in
their tax bills. 1t is unique and Ell.
fective. The tax ticket story is one
If the dearest that ever was told.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16
FERRYsoAT SINKS IN
THE OHIO AT GALLIPolIs'

GALLIPoLIs, O., Oct. 1G.--The Ka-
nswha and Point Pleasant ferryboat
Boone was sunk in the Ohio river here
by waves from a passing towboat, The
accident occurred well out in the river
ana great excitement relgned on board
tho ferry craft. The passengers, how
ever, we're taken OF by skifs and
launches. The boat sank out Of sight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

The government has in its employ
a man who does nothing all the year
around but kill mountain lions. Johr
COZ is the man, and he was appoint
ed to the position about year ago.
He has two assistants and the three
men have killed several hundred OF
the marauding brutes,, Their work
is confined mostly tofWyoming, where
the lions reach their greatest size and
ferocity.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

The campaign in New York Is be-
coming fast and furious. Tho wiser
heads claim that Hughes will snow
Hearst under so deep he will never
get out, hut there will be an element
Of uncertainty about It until the votes
Me counted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

The Wheeling News is responsible
fer the following pert paragraphs:
"Tax.dodging mathemattcians seem
to be of the impression that the crea
ton Of the earth was in the spring OF
1906"
"That slight tipping of the United
States towards the east was secre-
tary Taft stepping ashore"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16
No Graft There.
,ditor West virglnian:

Editor West Virginian:
want to correct a statement which
appeared In the Fairmont Times init
mating that Monongah saloon keepers
had to pay too much for license. We
paid Just what the law demands,noth-
ing more and nothing less. Mtsrepre'
sentlng things won't make the Times
any friends here. Yours truly,
SAM CoRNWElL.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16
Deeds Recorded.

Deed dated September 5, 1906;
.C. "A. snodgrass ct al. to John S
Pllce, tract of land on brakes run
Huntington district; consideration
$4,000.
Deed dated September 10, 1906;
Mid Stevens ct ux. to Thomas L.
Slater, lot in First ward; considera
ton, $1,000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16
Marriage Licenses.
John Bartlett and Tchie Young

Preventics, as the name implies
prevents all Colds and Grippe when
taken at the sneeze stage"
Preyentics are toothsome candy
tablets. Preventics disslpate all
colds quickly, and taken early, when
you first feel that a cold is coming
they check and prevent them. Pre-
ventics are thoroughly safe for chill
dren, and as effectual for adults. Sold
and recommended in S cents and rs
cent boxes by E. A, BiIllngslea g co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

De Warren H. Reynolds, promi-
men capitalist and lawyer Of cumber-
land, is in Fairmont today calling on
his business friends
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

Mrs. Backelghly-Dld you suffer any
from nal de mer on the voyage over?
Mrs. Peclington-No! But seasick"
/! was seasick to beat the band!-
Browning's Magazine.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

Spencer f. Eddy, the retiring secre'
tary of the American Embassy, at ST.
Petersburg, departed. for Berlin on
Wednesday to take up his new duties
as secretary of the embassy in that
city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16
Court News

Annie Conway appointed admins.
tratrlx of the personal estate Of VIII
liam H. Conaway, deceased, Bond
given in the sum of $40, with W. R.
Tuggs as surety.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

do you really mean to say. Colonel,
that you ran for Congress before you
were of age?"
Certainly, before was 1G-in fact.
| was a page in the Honse.-Philadel:
rhia Ledger.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16
HUMOROUS.

Patience-Doesn't the Milky Way
look small tonight?
Patrice-Yes, it looks like a con
densed Milky Way.-Yonkers States
nan.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16
MEN AND WOMEN.

Mrs. Burton Harrison, accompanied
by her two grandsons, has sailed for
Europe and will spend the winter at
the chateau st. Michael, in Cannes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

william A. Bradford, Jr., president
of the Chicago, Cincinnati ana Louis
Vile Railroad, has been made presi-
dent of the Wisconsin Central Rail
road. ,pa,,r
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16
3 THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.

THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For Congress,
WIN, P, HUBBARD,
Of Ohio County.
For State Senate,
B. F. BAILEY.
otTaylor county.
For House Of Delegates.
JESSE A. MASON,
]. M. JACOBS,
RUFUS E. HARR.
For County Commissioner,
W. E. CoRDRAY.
For Judge Of intermediate Court.
Eff. MORGAN.
FOR Assessor, Eastern District,
DUKE BRAND.
For County Superintendent Free
s Schools,
CARTER L. FAUST.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

"How is your boy doing at college?'
mighty poorly" sail Mr.. swiflns.
AZ asked him some questions the other
Gay, and his Ignorance about football
and rowing is positively humiliating."
Washington Star
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

81 can marry rich girl whom do
not love, or a penniless girl whom !
love dearly. Which shall dog"
Follow your heart, man, ana be
happy. Marry the po1t onel And, say
-er-woald you mind iptroducihg me
to the other?"-Cleveland Leader.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

Plenty OF posltionlare offered IN ON
want column. Look itcyeE
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

Dr. Ernest wertheim, professor Of
gynecoiogy at he University OF Wen
ma, is spending week in Chicago as
tho guest of the Chicago Gynecologi-
cal Society.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16
WE CANNOT SUPPLY FOR LESS

The past two weeks have put our
Dress Goods and Silk Section to. a
test convincing the most skeptlcal of
our ability to give "a Better Quality
for Lower Price" And our prices
are lower than like qualities are usual.
ly priced. This is easily said, but it
is supported. by every yard of goods
which went over our counters, and
supported by the customers who
bought the soods-the only correct
test.
We keep our stock replentshed with
all the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

Secretary of statenfaoot has arrang-
ed to deliver an address on the sub
iect of South American interests be,
fore the TransmississippI Commercial
Congress in Kansas City, Mo-. Novem-
Der 10.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

Congressman Theodore E. Burton
Of Ohio, is putting Tie finishing touch
es on his life of John Sherman"
which will be brought out the middle
OF November.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

V. o. Freeberger, Of New Haven,
Ct, has been appointed an instructor
in the academic department Of English
and Law at the Naval Academy at An
uapolis. FIe is a graduate of Yale.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

Ferdy-Your father said If ever
asked him for your hand again he
would wipe up the street with me.
Ethei-wer, I'll tell you what, Fer
dy; the next time you ask him do 1t
at this crosslng!-Puck.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-16

Shell have confession to make,
my dear. For whole year after we
were married 1 searched your pockets
daily for letters.
He-And did you find any?
she-only those gave you to mail.
-Meggendorfer Batter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-26
Missing Man Heard From.

After mourning him as dead during
more than Is years, Mrs. S. Z. Peregoy,
of Lynchburg, has heard from her
brother. Mr. G. w. Wood, who is now IN
Orange, n. j., aud she expects that ne
will shortly return to bis old home IN
Orange county, where his mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth J. Wood, and a number of other
relatives reside. In 1898 Dir. Wood left
Alexandria for the west. His last letter
was written in town in Minnesota DC
tober 4, 1898. Eight weeks later In
that vicinity hunters found the body oil q
man who resembled Mr.. Wood, and 1t
was decided by the family in virginia
that the remains were bic. Mr.. Wood
has written TO secure the addresses OF his
brothers and sisters and adds that in the
I3 years he has travelled extensively, has
married and is the father Of five child
ren. Upon his return home be will learn
that since bis departure three OF his SIS
lers have died.
While a resident Of Alexandra for ten
years Mr.. Wood travelled for the h. J.
Miller Company. lie was a member OF
the Alexandra Light Infantry and was
we'll known here at the time OF his dig
appearance. His family in Iynchburg
aud in Orange county have never known
Why be left Alexandra, excepting that
It was to roam, as he left home when
quite boy and was not heard from for
three years, spending thstIime In Liver
pool. England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-26
Minister Called.

According to announcement a meet
ing of the congregation of the Sec
Opd Presbyterian Church vas held yes
terday morning for the purpose OF calling
a pastor for the church, the pulpit Of
which has been vacant since the fret Of
last January. Elder A. G. uhler wa'
moderator and Deacon +. l.. SlaymskeI
secretary. 1t was unanimously decided
to call 10 the pastorate Rev. Joseph K.
Sewer. now pastor OF the Third Presby-
tsrian Church at LyBchburg. No other
minister was placed in nomination and AM,
the call was unanimous. Elders \ q.
Jhier and Woa. Campbell. and Deacona
+. l.. Slaymaker and VIM. II. Melchoir
were appointed 3 committee to prosecute
the call. DIR Sewer occupied tho pull
nil Of tSe Second Presbyterian Church q
lew weeks ago. and the earnestness OF his
manner and the practical ideas OF bis
eornons brought forth concentration
from all his audience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-26
ThnnksgiyIng Appeal.

The friends of the Alexandra Hos,
Di,al aud the citizens of Alexandria and
vicinity are reminded that Thanksgiving
Day is the season Ehen the managers
look to them for donations Of money, gro
csries. provisions of all kinds. house
hold articles, in short any and every
thing that can be made useful in such an
institution.
The Hospital has, for its constant aim,
lie furnishing of the best attention to the
sick end suffering, at as small an expense
as possible, and, if need be to give this
service gratis. Each year large num-
Der OF patients are treated gratuitously,
but 1t is osly through the hearty coop
Grafton of its many friends that IFS meas
tire of usefulness has been 80 large.
4 committee of the managers viii be
in attendance at the Hospital on Thanks
giving DSy from 10 a. N. to receive do
nations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-26
ADDeals to be Taken.

The oase Of Howard Banks, colored,
who was convicted in the Corporation
Court of this city OF killing Thomas
Elzey, colored, and sentenced to be
hanged January II, 1907. will be taken
to the Court of Appeals By his counsel,
Messrs Machen and Moncure. The
counsel in the case were engaged today
before Judge Barley in getting up the
record in the case.
The case of John Wright, colored, who
was sentenced to be hanged December
IA by the Circnit Court for the County,
for an alleged criminal assault upon Miss
Mabel Risley, now Mrs. Forrest Gooding,
will also be taken to the Court OF Appeals
By Mr.. J. f. Clements, his counsel who
has almost completed the record in the
case. In the meantime the enclosure In
which to hang Wright is being erected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-26
Railroad Promotions.

1t is reported on good authority thai
ON December lst Master Mechanic w 5.
Murriau, of tbs Spencer chops. will b
appointed superintendent ofmolive power
on the Middle and Western Divisions Of
the Souihern Railway. Mr. Marrian hiss
besa at Spencer for about two years. lie
vas formerly master mechanic at Alex
andris, and was later promoted TO the
largest shops on the system, OF Spencer
Another change mentioned is that Mr.. ),
Hauau, now general master mechanic on
the Northern and Eastern divisioSa, viii
be made superintendent OF motive power
of that territory, effective December lst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-26
LOCAL BREvITIEs

A MEETING of Perseverance Tent Of
Rechabites will be held tonight. One
candidates will be initiated.
All the eonereiiug q the neg union
depot has been completed The work
extends for about 600 feet and covers
4, 500 square yards.
Mrs. Connie Rector, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Cleveland, died at her
home on Seminary Hill, near this city
yesterday morning.
Alexandra Trades Council will meet
tonight. al delegstee ere requested 10
attend as business OF importance will be
brought before the meeting.
Poh!ck Church has been partially re.
stored aud will be opened for the first
service on Sunday. January 2nd. Rev.
s. A. Wallis, d. D., will be the preacher.
The steamer Wakefield broke some OF
her machinery while OF Matthias Point
yesterday. Hel place on the river route
is being supplied by the steamer Queen
Anne.
The supply Of turkeys being received
inWashington from the lower river con
tinues large aud there will be an ample
number to meet the Thanksgiving de-
mand
Sesboard Air Line passenger train
N. 43, south bouod NOW leaves the new
union Depot at HOG a. ~, inst, ad Of
of lbs, as fIrnerly North bound
train No "a reaches the depot at 1858,
instead of 927
A called meeting OF the Woman's
Auxiliary to r. f. Lee Camp will be
held tomorrow, Tuesday, evening st 1880
O'Clock in Confederate Veterans Build
ing. A large attendance is desired.
Capt Webster of the police force hiss
received letter from Airs. o. w. Petit
grew of Pine Bluff, Ark, asking infor-
nation Of her relatives, the Boswells,
who, she says, lived near Alexandra over
q century ago,
Henry G Bureh, proprietor Of the
Ebbitt House, in Washington, and one
Of the best known hotel men in the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-26
Yesterday.

Yesterday was 8 beautiful autumn
Sunday and was greatly enjoyed, many
persons spending much of the day out
of DOOR The churches we're ali well
attended. Rev. Q. D. Bulla last night
delivered Inc eeco1d of a series OF SER
nous to young men before large audi
ence in the NJ. Il. Church South. The
subject WA, "ls the Young Man Safe
No, If lie Keeps Bad Company" A
large congregation attended the special
yesper services last night at ST. Mary's
Catholic Church, the third of a sp cial
series, under the auspices Of the Paulisl
Fathers Rev, Father Sullivan, of st.
Thomas College. Brooklaad, D. Q dc.
liyered the sermon. His theme was
"Charity" Gregorian music was rem
dered by the male choir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-26
Pistol Shots.

Several pistol shots were heard in the
southeastern section of the city early
last night 1t is supposed that boys
we're discharging saluting or toy pistols.
Those dangerous playtHings are still sold
in Alsxsndris, Notwithstanding the law
which provides = penalty for doing so,
and some youngsters have provided
themselves with tho pistols in advance Of
Christmas holidays. Alter several cases
of lockiaw have resulted, probably the
rolice will begin to enforce the law
Thsy shonld do so now and avoid such
ConseQVences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-26
Police Court.

GJustice u. B. Cation preslding.l
The following cases we're disposed oil
this morning
Lee Song, arrested by Special Officer
Chauncey charged with disorderly con-
duct, WAS dismissed.
William Kelly, arrested by Officer
Beach for being drunk in the street, was
sent to the workhouse for 80 daye
William Jones, arrested by Officers
Young and Gill charged with being
drunk and disorderly on the streets aud
begging. IVES fined So
Jacob PierpoiDt, arrested by Officer
Gill for being drunk, WAS dismissed.
Nelson Wexford, cotorea, arrested by
Officers Knight and Arlington oharge4
with assault and using threatening Ian
gnage toward Robert Elliott, vas fined
40
Emma williams, colored, arrested by
Officer Bell charged with assaulhng
Annie Craig, colored, waa aned $40.
Eli Dove, arrested by Officer Knight
charged with lunacy, was held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-26
Omcial visitation.

There WAS a large turn out OF Odd
Fellows 10 the hall Of Potomac Lodge
ON north Columbus street on Saturday
nj0ht. Potomac and Sarepta Lodges
met in Joint session to receive the Grand
Master of the State, Roland +. Chase,
of Clentwood.
The Grand Master was introduced by
Distric. Deputy J. 7. Watkins, and was
received with the houors OF the order.
James r. Mansfield, Noble Grand,
who presided at the meeting, delivered
an appropriate speech Of welcome. Inc
Lodge then took recess and all the
members were introduced 10 the Grand
Master Upon Resembling the moor
was cleared and Potomac Lodge degree
staff conferred the FIRST degree OF
hrotherly love. The work was presented
in courtly splendor with fine dramatic
effect under the direction of Past Grand
w L. Martin, director of the staff.
When the team marched off the floor
there was long and continuous applause
Some Of the new paraphernalia recently
purchased was worn on the occasion ior
the first time.
The Grand Master delivered fine
and elegant address. lie complimented
the staff on its magnificent rendition OF
the work, and spoke Of the wonderful
growth OF the order until it is now the
largest fraternal organization in the
world and still increasing in member
ship. The order in Virginia is prosper
ing as it has never done before. The
theme of his discourse was Little
Tbinqs," showing that it was the little
things, done for humanity sake through
the three links, that bsd made the order
great. The address ia spoken of as one
of the besi ever delivered in Odd Fellows
Hall.
Remarks were subsequently, made ny
Past Grand Master d. Il. SALISBURY,
Past Grands Robey, Sampson, Ward,
latham, Geisendaiier, Fair, Bon'a, r.
I4yles and otherp.
The meeting adjourned at a late hour
all present being profuse 10 their ez-
preston of the pleasure they had ex-
perienced at the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-26
Will PrObated.

The will of the late Mrs. Margaret
Alexander vas admitted to probate tc-
day and her daughter, Mrs. Maggie
Nelson, qualified as executrlx The eS.
tate is valued at So, 800 The deceased
left a house and lot on north Columbus
street to her son, John Alexander her
property on north Washington street to
her daughter. Maggie Nelson, and her
granddanghters, Mary Cook and Maggie
Knoxville, and Eve hundred dollars each
to all those above named. The remain
der OF the estate che lett To her daughter,
Mrs. Maggie Nelson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-26
holiday GOODS.
he ReautlfuI dnrden Of Toys.

The Beautiful Garden OF Toys.
By the bOreal pole where cd Santa Claus
lives
In bis cottage of taffy and glass,
| In the summer his sleigh is we'll packed
away
q I'D ~; a !. Is reindeer are pastured on grass.
| There the saint reads his books and the Saint
smokes his pipe
And lelsurely hours h. enjoys
out Of mornings he goes With bis rakes and
his hoes
To the beautiful Garden Of Toys.
Oh, the Garden Of toys is we'll planted with
seeds
ofeyery plsything that's out;
| Long rows OF tin whistles and horns thick as
thisiles
And pop.guns, beginning 10 spgOut.
Tie Earbls'plant, TOO ia just bringing to
| view
A crop Of delight for the boys
As the Saint showers the lot from HIS water
In tie beautiful Garden o;Teys.
| In the Garden Of Toys grows curious vine
Which hears great crop Of toy drums.
And there you msy see the famoua Doll.Tree
Where the dolls grow IS pretty a. plums;
| For every dolly so smiling and jolly.
4 EtCQ QUO III uCl HA1'cl otImo W ROirC
| Till santa shall pack all the coils in his sack
From the beautiful Garden Of Toys.
In the Garden of Toys, when the autumn ar.
rives
And playthings are ripe to tie top.
When Santa Claus goes with his rake and
hs hoes
To harvest the wonderful crop.
| He digs up the base.balls and shakes down
the dolls
And thousands Of men he employs
| To pile jumping jacks into barrels and packs
In the beautiful Garden Of Toys,
When the Garden Of Toys is all covered with
snow
Then the harvest is taken away;
For it's ting-a-ling, ling and it's jung a-jing,
jung
As the treasures depart in his sleigh.
"Please, where is the Garden ," in every mail
Come the qgeries OF small girls and boys;
But / c.n't let them know, for they'll all
90 want to go
! To the beautiful Garden Of ToyF.
r. e. Knight, 62l-613.e2s King St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-26
Threw Brick and lamp at Rival

Early Saturday night colored woman
named Emma Williams, who had been
rendered desperate by her husband, who,
il ia alleged, has been visiting a woman
named Annie Craig, concluded to follow
her better halls footsteps when he lett
the house after supper. She AYERS that
she saw him scale fence and enter the
Craig woman's house on Gibbon street.
The Jealous wife arrived few minutes
later armed with brick, aud knocked
at the door When the woman who had
excited her ire opened tho door the neg
lec.ed wife threw the brick at her. The
aim was good, and the missile struck the
Craig woman on tie forehead. The as
sailant then picked up lighted coal oil
lamp and, after removing the chimney,
hurled it at the propsietress OF the
house. Flames were soon spreading
oyer the room, but they we're subduad
by neighbors who rushed into the house
Later Officer Bell arrested the Williaas
woman aud this morning she vas brought
before the Police Court Ia her state
ment this morning she said she vas the
mother ofeleven children, and had often
warned the Craig woman against the con-
sequences of allowing her husband In
her house. The accused WAS fined $40.