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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18


To the Public
I am innocent OF the supposed nsir-
der OF my former husband, JACOB N.
Payton. which is charged against me-.
II he died from the effects OF any
either accidentally or for theSpurpose
of taking his own life.
He was never given by me or5a az
lowed to use or take any such drugs
or poisons. If could prevent
never can believe that he took
strychnine. for none was brought to-
the house to my knowledge.
This charge against me was there
suit Of cruel prejudice and unjust
suspicion The first grand jury fully
investigated the charge and Sdii not
not understand. an Indictment was
found against me at the next terulso Of
court y
~ have now had Two trials with the
juries not able to agree. On the first
trial five jurors and perhaps six xote.as
not guilty On the second trial at
least eight and perhops ten yoted for
my acquittal. AndsnowiI am told tiiat
I must get ready for another triaf-
have been kept In jail. ban being
refused me. since August 5th l985.tss
When arrested I was very pcorsS
without moneys or property. tode1end
myself with My relatives have help
ed me but they are not able TO do
much. On scco:1i eeer-s
neys lccerS.eJ me with hcI,. nsss.
.of >s S;sle ss:s esyszz
ap%nses OF s.sses -.
for ,Ic t:----l tTiaI ualssas c.ta ses heIps
from the public.
I do not believe. that TIE good spccs
pie OF this county win see me puls on
trial without money to make my de-
Tense, and earnestly appeal for5ccn
tributions and gifts forEthis purpose
to all.who believe in justice and fair
trial.
gifts sent to me- Write Airs. Helen
May Wright, care OF q: DAVIS Ma
rion county jan, Fairmont West e.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18
Wedding This Evening.

Mrs. Edna Brant, formerly OF this
city now of Waynesburg. Pa. and Mr.
John T Shiplet. prominent banker
and merchant of Greensburg, Pa, viii
be united in marriage this evening at
by Rev. G.. D. Smith Mrs Brant is
well known here, having resided in this
city for number ofsSears. She IS a
cousin of Mrs. Mike Powell. of his
city
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18

LOS ANGELES. April 1S.-San
Francisco and Bay CitE's loss FROM
quake and fire will reach many Joll-
lions Hundreds OF buildings are
burning; the streets ar filed with de-
bris. the people are panic striken, and
but little progress is being made fight
ing the flames.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18

PITTSBERG. Penn. April 1S--
Immediately following the general
staff meeting to-day in Baltimore. en-
ccutive and general officers VIII start
on tour of inspection of all lines OF
the system This Is the usual spring
inspection trip. headed by President
Murray and other executive officers for
the purpose of outlining work that
must be done 10 bring the road into
the best possible shape About 10
days is usually consumed in this tour
Local officers know nothing regarding
the itinerary although It is probable
that the special train Will not reach
PittSburS before sometime next week
In view of some of these officers want
ing to attend the Traffic club dinner
It is thought a change may possibly be
made and that they win reach Pitts
burg Friday.
3. & o. Schedule Meeting To-Day
Changes in passenger train Sched-
uleS on Baltimore Ohio lines will be
conSiderd to-day at general star
meeting in charge OF General Manager
Fitzgerald at Baltimore. Preliminary
meetings have been held by passenger
officers, among recommendations be-
ing new night trains between PittSburG
and Washington. Preliminary meet
inSs of various general superintend-
ents We're held yesterday to consider
changes proposed on grand divisions
of the lines. General Superintendent
Finney's STAFF, including Superintend-
ents Duer, Peck and Hobbs, and their
respective operating officers. met in
this city. They left for Baltimore last
night
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18
Operation at City Hospital.

Mrs James Rubble. of White Day.
had her foot operated on this morning
at the City Hospital A message from
the hospital this afternoon stated that
she was doing well. Dr. c. F.EBoyers.
Sr.. performed TIE operation
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18

Prof. E. a Dietrich. formerly of the
Elliott Commercial school. of this CITY,
but now travelling agent for Sine's
Business College, OF Parkersburg. was
pleasant caller. at the West Virginian
Office today
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18
ll l0.TH0USAND PEOPLE ARE
REPORTED KILLED IN San FRANCISCO
Ten-Day Inspection Tour Of
B. and O. Executive and
General Officers Comes Next

ruins Many dead are buried under it
Both the Western Union and Postal
Telegraph Company's buildings are
completely destroyed The loss Of life
is now estimated at two thousand.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18
JUDGE JACKSON MAY
TRY FoR LEGISLATURE

PARKERSBURG, april 1S.-The
latest rumor in political circles is that
eX-Ju5ge- John J. Jackson is probably
slated for the nomination for the legiS-
lature on the Democratic ticket
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18

CINCINNATI Ohio. April IS--West-
en Union advices report the San
sFrancisco fire beyond control 1t Is
now destroying Market street and has
reached the Palace Hotel The city's
seven M ilion dollar building is in
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18
TERWORKS
DESTROYED; FIRES
ARE RAGING

SAN FRANCISCO. April 1S.-An
earthquake this morning wrecked the
Hobart building In which was located
the offices of the Postal telegram
company. The earthquake was dis
aStrous one: Many people are report
ed killed. Houses were wrecked and
burned There is no water. At five
fifty this morning frequent shocks
were felt after the first severe quake.
AT the time the postal employees and
Others had to fee from the ou1Io.pS-
Great loss of life is feared. That por-
ton of San Francisco in which The
Postal Telegraph building is located
is In the principal business section of
the-city.a and is closely surrounded by
many immense sky scraper Struc-
5tureS and buildings OF great value. AZ
sn-thirty o'clock the quaI,es We're sun
plainly felt. The earthquake wreck
ed the waterworfls. Fire was soon
spreading in all directions and the fire
men were unable to restrain it There
is no direct communication. both tele-
graph companies having been driven
from their buildings
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18
Me- wateon miller III.

The many friends OF Mrs Walton
Miller win regretto learn that she is
very III at her home on Fairmont ave
nue. nue-s..zsss,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April IS :
sThe War Departmet was in communl-
cation with San Francisco two minutes
this morning after the earthquake II
was learned that the disaster was
srreat Ir was then reported that more
tf,an a thousand were killed, the wat
ter supply was cut on and there We're
fears of a general conflagration- Fires
were burning in several places uD-
checked
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18

CINCINNATI, April is. = The
Weather Bureau here reports that al,
earthquake occurred this morning be
;epseen San Francisco. and Sacrame;f-
to- California The wires are down:
no particulars known A later tele-
gram received by the Western Union
manager here says the earthquake
was the worst that has ever occurred
ON the Pacific Coast
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18

SAN FRANCISCO. Apri, 1S:--The
Postal Telegraph Office wa:; damaged,
but not seriously; none of the occu-
pants OF the building We're killed
Many weres killed or injured In the
city. The water mains burst The
freuen are helpless They are now
blowing up buildings. At seven O'Clock
the work Of rescue was under way, al
though the city was in a panic. The
dead are being carried from tae pt,ild-
,inpS by scores.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18

WASHINGTON. April Is. Tae
Weather Bureau officials announce
that an earthquake of miniature ,'ro-
portions occurred in Washington this
morning. The needle Of the Seismo-
graph at eight-thfrty o'clock vas in
violent agitation. The government ~
5endeayoring TO obtain Information
from San Francisco by wireless tele-
graph
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18

sIconsinaed o. Elshss Pass.1
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-18

Their was a busy session of the city
fathers last night Nine councilmen
were present. The demands OF the
people were many and counsel acted
ullicily
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

a dsummer Nights Dream" there
will be three surprises for theatregoers
the house itself, the star and the play.
This notwithstanding that Miss Russell
is an exceptional favorite in New York,
and that Shakespeare's comedy is one of
the most familiar of his plays.
But this will be Miss Russell's first
appearance as Puck, a character so
markedly different from any she has ever
played, that her appearance is awaited
with more than impatience.
As for the play, it is said that. Man
ayers Wagenhals and Kemper have dis
carded the usual spectacular features
and will present "A Midsummer Nights
Dream,' for the first time in America
as a fairy play abounding in such light
and sunshine, such fantastic reyelry, as
will make the production most unique in
the history of the stage in this country.
For the new playhouse, it is announc-
ed that the Astor is built along the lines
of the Dionysiac Theatre at Athens, and
that the pure Greek lines and decora-
the first time next Friday night August
81 with Annie Russell in Shakespeare's
tions of the interior architecture mark it
as something entirely different from any
house in America.
Judging from the applications by mail
for seats for the opening performance, it
is an assured fact that the first night
audience will be the most representative
of fashion, culture and wealth that has
even been gathered together in New
York City outside of a gala night at the
Metropolitan Opera House.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

BARNE5 IF EWING, OR ANY PERSON
CLAIMING THROUGH OR UNDER HER
Court of The Irish Land Commission, Irish
Land Act 1908, Record No. e. c. 9S2 Estate
OF Michael Freeman, Counties of Meath and
Louth.
Whereas, On the investigation of title In this
matter 1T appeared that Eliza Jane Smyth
otherwise Eliza Jane Barnes, formerly of Ma
honstown, Kels. In the County of Meath, if
alive would be entitled to claim one undivided
fourth part of the residue of the purchase
money of part of the lands OF Mooremount,
containing 5S a. IT. 2p Statute measure situate
IN the Barony Of Ardee and County of I4outh,
being part of the lands sold herein under a
devise contained in the will of Chidley Barnes,
deceased, and the percentage payable under
Section 4S Of The Irish Land Act, 1903, in re-
spect thereof Now, therefore, the said Eliza
Jane Smyth, otherwise Barnes, or any person
claiming through her to be entitled to any in
terest In such residue or percentage is hereby
required to lodge a claim duly verified with
the Registrar of The Irish Land Commission
at "a Upper Merrion street, Dublin Ireland
within two months from the date of the pub
lication of this notice.
Dated this 31st day of July, 1905.
JOHN O'BLUNDEN
Examiner.
THOS COILS PERROTvT, Solicitor, 12 Daw-
son street. Dublin, Ireland.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

no WILLIAM d. EDWARDS, rRusrEn
,l under the e. WIN Of Cecils Tcnnele, decd. Ade-
Charles A. Mitchell, Alice Mitchell. hts wife;
Adelaide Gianbalvo, Joseph Giambalyo, her
her husband; Francia s. weemore Laura v.
We0nore. his wife; Cectle J. Lockwood, Dam
Nuyse. James Van Nuyse, her husband; Mar
garet Glnocchio, John b. Ginocchio. her hus-
band; Joseph Longinotto, Margaret Longin-
OTTO his wife; Ckar1e6 Longinotto, Margaret
Eloiss SqTsss. infant Mary. Mary Fonasie S ~ido@; %
John T. Gedney, Mary Gedney, his wife; JOS
eph B.. Gedney. Kate A. Gedney. his wife,
and John Bryan, John Knapp, tenants.
You are hereby notthed that at a public sale
made by the City Collector of Jersey City,
Aldermen Of Jersey City purchnsed for Ihe
sum OF nine hundred and ifty-two dollars and
nlnetyssven g cents al the land and real estate
son and State Of New Jersey. fronting on Cam
bridge avenue, which Is laid down and deaig-
sessment map annexed 10 report number
81. made by the Commissioners of ADJUST
Circuit Court Of the County of Hudson. GER
nhed copy of which report and map was filed
City % Ss the ish 'es day q EesSs Gs s sss
report and map and said sale being made pur-
susns ars to The h provisions of an act q the Lgs
entitled
IAN Act concerning tts settlement and col
lection OF aIrearages of unpaid taxes. assess
ments and water rates or water rents In cit
los Of this State, and imposing and ievying
tax. assessment and lien In lieu and instead
OF sueh arrearagess and to enforce the pay
ment thereof and 30 provide for the sale OF
lands subjected to future taxation and as
sessment
And the several suppleansnts thereto
And you are further notified that you ap-
pear TO- have an estate OF interest in said
iand and real estate, and unless the said land
and real estate shall be redeemed, provided
In said acts. before the expiration of ak
months from and after the service hereof a
| deed for the same will be given conveying to
the Mayor and Aldermen Of Jersey City, the
rec simple OF said land and real estate accord
ing 70 sns provisions OF the said act
THD MGM0R AND ALDERMEN Oh JERSEY
CITY.
II. d. FAGAN,
| Mayur
ano. NJ. MCCARTHY,
s. City Clerk
Sale No kRa
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01
NOTICE To CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sealed proposals Will be received by the
Tuesday. September 4, 1906 at O'clock p M,
In the Assembly Chamber OF the City Hall, for
the
from Jersey avenue to Varick street.
Said Improvement to be made conformably to
the provisions OF Chapter 2i7 OF the Laws OF
1895, and In accordance with specifications on
tile in the office of the Clerk of said Board.
Blank forms of bid and agreement Of sure
Engineer. City Hail. Jersey City, N j.
ESTMlATE OF QUANTITIES.
ioo% Standard
About 600 cubic yards of earth excava-
ton, per cubic yard. ......................,$ 40
About cubic yards of earth filling, per
About /, 725 square yards of paving, Bel
gian. on 6" concrete base, per square
About 545 lineal feet of curb stone, quar-
ry dressed 5x16, set in concrete, per a.
About 20 square feet of bridge stone set
in concrete, per square foot. 10
About q square yards repaving, per :,
square yard ............................. 81
About so lineal feet of reset in concrete
and dressed curb stone, per lineal foot. 81
About 100 square feet of relaid in con-
crete and dressed bridge stone, p6s
foot ........... ...............-,..-......s ~
About reset manhole head, each......e 2.0t
About l water gate box reset, each..... 2.0t
Time allowed for the completion of tbs work
thirty five $3.50 working days.
The making OF the above improvement anc
award OF the contract therefor will be subject
to the remonstrance OF the owners of the prop
erty liable to more than one-half the assess
ment therefor the basis Of prelinnar,
sketch
Proposals must be enclosed in sseied envel
opes endorsed, proposals for the Improvement
of Golden street " directed to Mr. James
g. Nolan, Chairman OF the C4mmittee o1
Streets and Sewers" ana handed to the Clerl
of the Board In open meeting when called 10
in the order of business relating to sealed pro
posals.
The bonds required to be furnished on pro
pcsals land q possible subsequent contracD ar
those Of some surety compe2y authorised to O.
| business in the State of &ew Jersey
Bidders must state a single fixed percentag
( of the hundred per cent. standard above quote
for which they will furnish all materials and d
| and II final award OF contract be made. tn
| per cent. 30 stated will form the basis upo'
which payment win be made for all Items
The Board may, under the provisions or tn
| Act above cited, exercise Its right TO re1ec
! any or all proposals.
The attention of bidders is especially calle
| to Section 7, Chapter 1S4, Of the Laws OF lS9l
! under the terms whereof no contract shall
I binding upon the city, OF become effective Q
operative until the bonds offered by the cor
| tractor have been approved as to sufflcienc
| by this Board and as to form by the Corpol
tion Counsel, President of this Board hay
men under oath.
BY order of the Board Of Street and Waite
o0'AiA'7s' GEO t. BouToN.
Clerk
mated Jersey CITY August 2 1906
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

PUBLIC NOTICE Is HnRHBY GIVEN THAT
ON th> sSth day OF May, 1905, application was
made to the Board OF Street and Water Cosn-
ntazdoners of the City OF Jersey City. New
Jersey, for permission % construct, operate
and maintain certain street railway connectsons
in said city,
Tho name OF the corporation presenting s,snh
petition ie Jersey CSty, Hoboken and Paterson
Street Railway Company, corporation organ
ICED unae9 the laws nf the 6tate OF New Jer
Tne character Of the trsaas intended 10 bo
constructed are surface tracks to be used In
connection with electric surface street raiiways
and TO be operated by the overhead trolley
system. with poles and wires requisite thsrs
The term for which such permission \.
sought Is twenty (20) years from the date OF
the passage od ths ordinance srantns said
permission
The streets or PORTIONS thereof through ~
upon which permission TO construct oTerate
and maintain said street railway connections
is requested. are Franklin street, Central ave
uue, Newark avenue and Grove street and are
more particularly shown on map attached IN
said application made as aforesaid and now
on ffle In the offfce OF the Clerk Of the Board
OF Street and Waker Commissioner Room r.
City Han. whore Vt Is open to Inspection,
The Board OF Street and Water Coanmiss,on
era OF the CITY OF jersey City have fixed Mon.
DAY, the 18th day oe june. 1906 at o'cloch
In the afternoon OF that day as che time. and
the Assembly Chamber OF the City Han as the
place. when and where said Board OF Street
ana Wa&ar Commissioner Will consider g,eh
petition and the epplicatSon thereby made. ana
ested IN the subject matter of said petition
aud application. either for against the
aaunee
oSo. II. BoUroN,
Dated BsZvsy CITY. ssay 81. 1900
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

PUBLDC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
ON tlna sSth day OF May. 1905 application was
made 70 the Board of Street RIld Water Com
misstonegs of jersey City. New Jersey. for per
certain street. railway connections In said
city.
Tha name OF the corporation presenting such
petition Is NORTH JERSEY STREET RAIL
under the laws Of the State Of New Jersey.
The character OF the tracks intended to be
constructed are surface tracks 20 be used In
connection with electric surfacs street railways
and to be operated by the overhead trolley
system. With poles and wires requisite there
for.
" twenty .CsW years from the date of the pas
sage Of the ordinance granting said perunis-
eion
The streets or portions thereof through or
upon which permission to construct, operate
and maintain said street railway connections
Is requested ere Ocean avenue. Bergen avenue,
Grand street, Henderson street, Jersey avenue,
Prior street and West Side avenue, and are
more particularly shown on map attached to
sad application made as aforesaid and now
ON file an the office Of the Clerk Of the Board
OF Street and Water Commissioners, Room ls
City HaN. WhsCe It is now open for public in
The Board Of Street. and Water Cxnsr.,s-
sscnera OF the City OF Jersey City have hxed
Monday, che s0th cay OF June, 1903, az
O'Clock Ia the afternoon of that day as the
Hall as the place, when and where said Board
Of Street and Water Commissioners wiH con-
sider such petition and the application there
BY made and VIII give q public hearing to all
said petition and application. either for or
against the eama
BY order OF the Boari Of Street and Water
G6a Il. souToN.
Cerk
DaAes Cezsey CITY, n. =. May n. 1905
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

AN ORDINANCE for the relief of SWIFT
AND COMPANY. in the erection and main
tenance of platform with roof cover.
The Mayor and Aldermen Of Jersey city,
by the Board of Street and Water Commits
sioners for and on behalf Of the municipality
of said city do ordain follows:
Section l. That Swift 4 Company be and
hereby permitted to erect and maintain ship
ping platform with roof cover Structure
heretofore built by them and fronting on the
north side Of Ninth street, between Henderson,
more particularly shown in plans file in
the office Of the Clerk of this Board.
Section g. The platform herein authorized
and permitted shall be two hundred (200l feet
long and ten Q0) feet wide and on its easterly
end not more than twenty inches high,
of may be of suffic.ent height to permit of easy
headroom. and both platform and roof Shall
be substantially and securely attached to the
sidewalks of building.
Section The platform herein authorized
shall be so built as to leave a sidewalk four
(D feet wide in the clear from curb to edge
OF platform, which said sidewalk is to be paved
in a manner suitable to pedestrians and main
. tadned for all tine at the expense of said Swift
& Co. for public a sidewalk and during
the life of this Ordinance when it becomes nec-
essary to load or unload wagons said
Swift & Co. may adopt and utilize skds from
| the platform to or wagons, pro-
| vided such skids are removed Immediately
after loading unloading, and provided fur
| ther, that anticipating such use the said Swift
| & Co. will to be constructed on the
| ted, such easy steps that pedestrians during
| the aforesaid process of loading or unloading
can ullllze the PLATFORM Ior SlueWdlk pur-
| poses.
| Section 4. Every care must be taken by the
said Swift & Co. to keep at all times a free
and clear passage for pedestrians that the
\ platform herein authorized shall not become
| nuisance to the travelling public, the right
being reserved by the Board to so regulate and
maintain the use thereof that the rights of the
| public will be conserved.
All work herein authorized to be done under
4 the supervision and to the satisfaction of the
Committee Streets and Sewers of this
| Board
Section 5. The ordinance granting this priv
4 period of twenty-five (25) years and thereafter.
| until such time this Board it's legally
| authorized successors shall revoke or modify
the same; an acceptance of the privilege here
1 in accorded being recognition of the right OF
the city to amend revoke.
| Section 6. That all costs and expenses Incl
l dent to the introduction, passage and publica
tion of this ordinance shall be paid by the ap
plcant for same; and such amount therefa
| as is estimated by the Clerk of this Board ID
be necessary shall be deposited with that off,
Ger demand
Passed, Aug. 90 1906.
/ ANTHONY HAUCK
\ PresidagA.
NJ. NJ. FAGAH
Mayor.
Attest
GEO II. BoUToN.
Clerk