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The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS.

Many letters are now reaching the city
pOst-office addressed to Dear Santa
Claus, most of them from the children
of the very poor. who, with the beautiful
faith Of little ones, express thus their
wants for the Christmas holidays-for
1900 years the feast time OF the children.
Here is a fine opportunity not for the
wealthy philanthropist alone but for
every one, even in moderate circum-
stances, TO play the part of Providence.
remembering that ''as We do il unto the
least of these. We do it unto Ne"
There are few homes which are blessed
with children In which there have not ac-
cumulated the toys and books and the
gifts of yester-year. Children enjoyed
them last Christmas. and now they are
cast aside. and these things can by the
expenditure Of a little trouble be gath
cred UP and transferred to some poorer
home where without them the children
viii be toyiess and Christmas mean a
time Of sadness rather than gladness.
Most homes. TOO, have Cast-Off clothing
Of the little ones which. mended and
passed on, would keep other children
warm. and the old books and magazines
which now only litter up the garret would
be received in gratitude by many chill
dren
Here is a charity that does not need
expenditure OF money-only loving care
and thoughtfulness and a little trouble
And the reward Of this Is so great The
most blessed thing at Christmas time is
the wondrous faith of little children in
the legendary Santa Claus who comes
laden with good gifts: il is worth some
thing 10 keep that faith alive, TO think
that while cur own homes are happy. our
children joyous with laughter. there IS Joy
and thankfulness in other homes
II in doubt where 10 send these toys Of
other days. this clothing. these books re-
member the little fellows at the Working
Boys Home. at Third and c streets; or
the city orphans at their home in Four
teenth street, or the inmates Of the Wash
iBgton Asylum. to whom reading matter
of any kind means the change from
lonely days into happy ones. If these
are not enough, then ask the officials Of
the Associated Charities. who know the
needy. and who will see all gifts wOrthfy
bestowed. This is the time OF charity, Of
loving kindness. Of tenderness. Let not
these letters 70 Santa Claus be altogether
in vain,
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the present directors Of the French re-
public can make il SO. They are not
haters Of the papacy. They are honest
republicans. who believe that there
should be no connection between the civil
government and any church Bitterness
will probably develop on both sides. and
the development Of the struggle will be
the spectacle OF most absorbing interest
which the world viii have 10 watch dur
ing the coming year.
Proposed Separation In England.
EngIand's religious controversy has now
reached its most acute parliamentary
stage There is small chance Of the ques-
ton coming Immediately before the cOun-
try. even If a deadlock between the tive
houses on the education bin continues
Prime Minister Campbell Zimmerman dare
not risk the reduction or probable disap-
pearance OF his majority by appealing TO
the electors. The essential fact OF the
situation Is that the struggle viii continue
inside and outside OF Parliament.
The direct issue of the disestabhshment
Of the Church Of England must be de-
cided by the country, and IL is problem
atic what the decision OF the country
would be If the issue were pressed imme-
diately.
The same change noted above III the
case of France in regard 10 the attitude
Of the people toward religion is taking
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Badger Club Is Formed.

Papers for the incorporation. Of the
Badger Club were placed on record yes
terday. The object of the club is stated
10 be to provide entertainment for and
promote good-fellowship among its mem
bers, and cooperate with the Wisconsin
Association OF the District of Columbia
in promoting the welfare and success of
that organization" The following FIVE
directors are named to serve for the first
year: c. Edmond La Vigne, Philip
Buettner. Charles H. Becker. Leo Rull-
man. and William II SchOlz
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The Nomndn Orgnnire.

The Nomads, a newly organized club,
gave its first dance Thursday night in the
Lewis Building. Fourteenth and P streets
northwest.
The significance of the title, Nomad is
from the Greek-the Wanderers; those
having no fixed place of destination
The dance was for club members and
friends only. and was voted to be a huge
success.
The club proposes 70 give several dances
this season. the invitations being limited
10 club members, who are each entitled
to one complimentary invitation. The Off
GERS and members of the club are: F. Han
Brown. president: NJ T. Ianman, secre-
tary; II. NJ. DOdd, treasurer.
Members-H. Z. Ball. G. T. Brown. G.
c. DeNeale, Frank {. Hall. Edward Lat
timer L. Rickard. Denman Thompson,
Edward Turner. J. Paul Ward, Edward
Welch-
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CAN'T AFFORD WIDE TIRES.
Business Men Complain of Proposed
New Regulation.

Claiming that II would cost the business
interests Of Washington goo. 600 to con-
form with the proposed regulation re-
quiring all wagons Weighing two tons.
with the load, to be equipped with four
inch tires. "A committee Of business men.
headed by o. II. P. Johnson, yesterday
presented the subject to the Commission
ers ut a public hearing.
In response TO a question. the Commits
siOners stated they had not approved the
bill containing the proposition as reported
by the House Committee on the District
Of Columbia. the matter not having been
referred 70 them.
II was stated that the proposed require
ment is not made in any city Of the
United States. with the possible excep-
ton of Denver.
The matter vii not be decided by the
Commissioners until il has been referred
TO them by Congress for consideration.
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MACFARLAND IN CANADA.
Commissioner VIII Deliver Address
at Toronto

Commissioner Macfarland left last night
for Toronto. Canada. where on Monday,
under the auspices of the Canadian Club.
he will deliver an address on The
National Capital Of the United States.
The Canadian Club numbers LOO mem
bers, and has had as its speakers some Of
the most prominent men in the United
States and Canada
Toronto is interested not only in The
proposition TO convert the Dominion cap
ital at Ottawa into a federal district
similar to that Of the District Of Column
bia, but also in the proposal 10 introduce
the commission form Of government in
Toronto
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VIII Prohibit All Ronfre..

Commissioner West yesterday recon-
mended the adoption Of an amendment TO
the police regulations prohibiting any
person from lighting a bonfire either on
his own premises or in an adjacent street
OF alley The Offense viii be made pun
ishable by a fine not exceeding SO. The
subject was brought to the attention OF
the Commissioners by Fire Chief ". T.
Belt, numerous fires having resulted from
this cause in the past
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Readings for the Blind.

The following is the programme for vol
unteer readings and music in the Reading
Room for the Blind at the Library OF Con-
gress-2.90 to $50 p. M:
Tuesday, lecture, Capt. Osborne II. Old
Toyd; Thursday, song recital by Mr. II. p.
Hoover and Mr.. Harry Wheaton Howard:
Saturday, reading. by Mrs Harold I. Sew
all The door to the reading room will
be closed promptly at 2:30 p. m, and will
be opened thereafter only between the
numbers of the programme
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w. II. c. Chapter Elects omeer..

At the meeting of the Lafayette
Chapter Of the Womans Relief Corps.
held at the headquarters of the society
on December II, the following officers
were elected: President, Mary McIn-
tosh; senior vice pTe=iCent, Louise
Foster; junior vice president. Emma
Poland: treasurer, Vina N. Calhoun;
chaplain. Emma Harlow. conductor.
Mary Manejan; guard Julia Dyke. Dele
gates to department cOnvention-First
delegate Emma Harlow; second dele
gate. Mary Goddard; third delegate.
Mary Ford. Alternates. Mary Wilson,
Emma Poland, Sarah J. Coulter
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The Unity Club met in regular session
at the W. c. T. Z. assembly rooms. 522
Sixth street northwest. on Wednesday
evening. presided over by President Hen
~ P. Holden.
The feature of the meeting was mas
terly address by John c. Chaney. Con-
gressional member from the Second dis
trict of Indiana. his theme being The
Moral Side of Politics. The principles he
championed were individual responsible
ity. the embodiment of the Golden Rule,
the doctrine of liberation, the giving of
value for value. the duty Of recognizing
the virtues OF our feilOwmen, and civic
ideaIism. He said in part;
''Our government is federal republic
There are other republics in the world.
and republics of very much greater age
than that of the United States. But there
Is no other federal republic in all the
world than ours. We are made up OF
number of small republics, federated To-
gether under one general scheme OF gov
ernment, on the theory that our govern
ment shall do nothing that the State can
do the State nothing that the county can
do, and the county nothing that the indi-
vidual can do. In other words, ours Is
government of individual citizenship.
The speaker elucidated the meaning OF
graft" saying it ''is a milder term than
steal When George Washington said
that Honesty is the best policy he
meant that honesty was the best and most
reliable principle upon which the govern
ment of the United States can rest
The speaker paid a glowing tribute 10
President Roosevelt in his efforts to in
still peace among warring nations, ana
said that in the awarding of the Nobel
prize to him, every American citizen
should take it as a compliment to him
self
The miscellaneous programme consisted
OF a solo by J. Kraft, "Good-by, py
Tosti with an encore. "The Dawn, pre-
ceding the address. and following, MISS
Elaine Sebring. daughter of Frank Sc
bring. and pupil Of Mrs. Oldberg, sang
Gould ]. :" by TOsti. BY request she theh
sang ''Why Don't You Try? She Was
accompanied on the piano by Miss Lydia
r Hughes Miss Carrie Smith rendered
n vocal solo The Golden Silence, 10
her own piano accompaniment. Mrs l..
r. Patterson read king Nolmer ana
Elsie. from the Danish.
The next meeting viii be on DECEMBER
2s with exercises cOmmemoraung ule-
tide
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Entertaips Kindergarten Club

The December meeting Of the Kinder
Der Il, at 336 9 street. Mrs. William
Hoeke, the hostess. being assisted by
Miss Susan Plessner Pollock. the presi-
dent of the club Miss Minnie DaugheTty,
of Baltimore, Nd, presented FroebeI's
thought of the Mother and Child" as
connected with the Christmas season.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
Alpha Tau Omega Holds Reunion.

The local Alumni Association of the
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity held its an
nual reunion and smoker at the Univer-
sity Club Wednesday evening.
This association numbers more than
one hundred. representing ffty-seven
universities and colleges, and every sec
tion OF the United States. Among those
present We're George W. Koonce, presi-
dent lTrinity); II. P. Simpson. secretary
and treasurer University OF AIabama):
DR.. L. W. Glazebrook (Mereer). John II.
Holt and George II. Lamar alabama
Polytechnic. Gustdve Ayres 0ehighl.
G. d. Ellsworth trinity. J. NJ Colt
U'niversity of South Cardinal Robert
a. Cow Cornell Rev. T. =. Owens. ]. r.
Kennedy, and Dr. L. Logan Owens cTu-
lane). During the evening officers
for the ensuing year were elected as
follows: ]. N. Colt, president; J. r Ken
nedy, secretary; Dr. 5. Logan Owens.
correspondent. DR. L. ". Glazebrook
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
Esther Chapter Makes Record.

At the last meeting of Esther Chapter.
No. ;, Order Of the Eastern Star, Miss
Celia Atchison was elected worthy ma
tron, to succeed Mrs. Pearl B. Parsons,
and Warren D. Fales was elected worthy
patron. to succeed Melvin A. WeTtz Dur
ing the year just closing this chapter,
under the leadership OF the retiring Off
GERS above mentioned, signally distin-
guished itself by making the best record
Of any chapter in this jurisdiction: like
wise surprising the records for number
of years past.
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Henry Wilson Post Holds Election.

The election of officers to serve for
the ensuing year took place at the
regular meeting of Henry Wilson
Post. No. L, Department of the Po-
tOmac. at the Soldiers Home on De-
cember y, last The following We're
elected: Commander, John II. Hennis
senior vice commander \. JOY; junior
vice commander, II. Benkhoff, surgeon
T. II. Pease; chaplain, William Turner;
quartermaster, J. T. Thomas; officer Of
the day, f. Nye; officer Of the guard,
T. II. Pitchard.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
Capitol Hin History Club Meets.

The Capitol Hill History Club met
Wednesday at the home OF Mrs. Dague.
with eighteen members present. Mrs.
c. T Mccoy and Mrs. J. B. Meyers
were elected to membership.
Mrs G f Wood read a paper on
Mexico" and Mrs Jason Waterman a
paper on The Climate, Flora. and
Fauna Of Mexico"
Roll call was responded to by quota
tions from Mexican authors. The next
meeting Of the club will be held De-
cember %, at the home of Mrs O. II.
Briggs.
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simpIy suegerted PoesihIIitr.

Editor The Washington Herald:
I see in your issue of December Q a
statement that / have advised scientists
to marry money. I never gave any one
such advice I mentioned the possibility,
as a course sometimes taken by pro-
fessors with small salaries.
EDWARD T. HALE. Jr
Onion college. Schenectady, y. Y, Dec. H.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
G. A. r.. Post Has oyster Roast.

a crowd of the members Of John a.
Rawlins Post. Grand Army of the Repub-
lie. with their guests at the Hotel Regent
Wednesday night, enjoyed the first oyster
roast Of the season given by the organ
ization known as the Rawlins oyster
Roast Club. Of which Past Commander
W II. Bailey is president Besides the
menu. there were number Of speeches
and stories.
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Mestern AIumnne Meets.

The Western (OxfOTd, OhiO) Alumnae
Association met on Monday evening with
Mrs. Martin Allen Maftindell. 2f1 Mas
sachusetts avenue. and continued its
study OF English cities in the form Of
a travel study club. All former students
of the Western are cordially invited 10
ioin the association.
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Mothers Club to Meet Wednesday.

The Mothers Club Of the ". c. T. l.
will hold its regular Wednesday after
noon meeting at the home of Mrs. Zed
Ii. Copp. so Sixth street northwest. and
all friends OF temperance are asked to
attend.
The Rev. u. II. Copp viii speak on
Juvenile Court" topic of much in
terest and one with which DR.. Copp is
well acquainted, as he IS the probation
officer OF the District and comes in
touch with many interesting cases of
Juvenile crime in this city.
The Mothers Club has been in existence
for only short time, but has done
much 20 bring the young mothers Of
Washington together
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Address by Miss Guinness.

Miss Geraldine Guinness, of London,
granddaughter of II. Grattan Guinness
and niece Of Mrs. Howard Taylor. of the
China Inland Mission. spoke in the par
lors OF the Y. w. c. A. Friday evening
December IA, at S O'Clock.
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Election of Trustees.

a certified statement was filed yester-
day reciting that Aba Kershenbaum, Max
Clayton, Henry Smith, Jacob Levy. and
Jacob Ferman, at regular meeting of
''ScheWry Tallmud Tairy." held Septem-
Der % last, were elected trustees Of that
religious body for the period Of six
months
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place in England also. Il is slower in this
country, and IL would be a mistake
to-day to describe Great Britain as IN
religious. although the tendency is un-
doubtedly !n the same direction.
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shakespeare Class Presents Play.

The Shakespeare Class Of Gunston Han
n~esented Shakespcare's comedy, Two
C,antIamen Of Verona" in the exhibition
hall of the school last evening me
class has been trained By Miss NJ r
Steger. The following was the cast
Miss Baker as Duke of Milan; Miss
BeehIer. Valentine; Miss Rogers, Proteusi
Miss Mason, Silvia, Miss Dandridse.
Julia, Miss Springs, Antonio; Miss Gren-
shaw. Thurio; Miss Randolph, Eglamour'
Miss Tiffany, the host; Miss n Brown
Ethelridge, Miss Thorn, Miss l. Brown
Miss Burket, Miss Murphy, and Miss
Robinson. were outlaws: Miss Gilkey'
Lucetta, Miss Murphy, Ursula Miss
Jacobs. Speed; Miss Swark, Launce.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
Arrange for '.Ban of the states"


There was a good attendance of direc-
tors at the Friday meeting of the Wo-
mans League Of the Junior Republic,
and the president, Mrs. c. W Fairbanks,
was in the chair. Mrs. Freeman and Mrs
Coxall were elected 10 membership. Mrs.
Ackert reported the donation of fine
blacksmithing Outht for the use Of the
boys on the farm, 50 another useful
trade may be taught them. Plans for the
Ball of the States" with Mrs c ID
Merwin as chairman, were discussed, and
tickets given out to the directors for sale.
The ball will be on the 18th of January,
and il is hoped that il will be a grea:
financial and social success. The next
meeting OF the league viii be for the
election OF officers. and all members. even
those contributing 81 a year, viii be
expected TO participate.
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senators and Members of CONGRESS

Can hire elegant, stylish carriages by the
day, week, or month at most rea sonable
rates at DOwney's Stables, 1620-I62S L st.
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was chosen delegate. and J. II. Holt and
G. H Lamar alternates TO the coming
fraternity congress, to be held at Birm-
ingham, Ala, December 26-2S, 1905
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CLUB HEARS CHANEY
Congressman Talks of the
Moral Side of Politics."
EXPLAINS MEANING OF GRAFT

Tells Unity Members IL Is "A MiIder
Term Than Stealing, but that as
of Old sHonesty Is the Best Policy
Pays Glowing Tribute to President
for Winning Nobel Prize.
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LADIES' TAu,ORs
r. ROSS BURT.

l22s YOU ST. NV.
Brosdcloth Suits-silk lincd-from SO up. We are
expsrt tsilors-a perfect TT guaranteed.
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IXvALIDs' SUPPLIES.
A. ]. MCKEE & CO.,
JEWELER.

Manufacturers and importers Of Hospital and Invalid
S,1DY,iies Rubber Goods Orthopedic Appliances,
TTilsses &c Lady attendant. 1911 + 81. \. W
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BICYCIE SUNDRIES AND REPAIRS
MENDELL & CO., 1928 9TH st. NV
Tires. SIS up; Pedals, sc up; Bells. loc UP.
Full line Of Xmas TOYS for the Chiidren-
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MoCRYSTAL'S CAFE,
CORSETS.

1851 Fourteenth NV First-class UPTOWN pllans Ga
R,ovn Oysters Fisl and Game. Delicious Conee
with Rich Cream. Everything at Popular Prlee4-
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CLASSIFIED ALPHABETICALLY.
PICTURE FRAMES.
LOUIS 7 KOHLMER
PRINTING.

Manufacture Of Picture Frames and UphosteTez.
O1 Paintings and EngTayIngs restored. Estimates
hed ST
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GROCERS.

Private Stock Whisky, 75c Quart.
Awav above everything. JAS. ID. DONNELLf.
litb and sta NV Wines and Luncheon Specialties
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HERALD SHAVING PARL0R
Phone - l5Ih 81. n W
H. A. DAVIS. Late Of Bond Bldg. Propr
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-27
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-27
stories on Board.

speaking OF muddy water reminds
me of what an Irish friends OF mine
said a a local hotel" remarked an
excurstonist on the Homeless 26"
outing yesterday, eve were complain
ing of the muddy condition OF the wat
er coming through the spigot and I
ordered some Ice water for drinking
purposes, and having a good standing
with the porter what order usually
comes up right. The contrast in the
water was very noticeable and the
Irishman says to me, why, he must
have washed that water for you"
What is it in my hair that makes
the comb crack everytime I pull 1T
through ~ asked,the young lady of her
mother. "why, electricity, my child. {"
Well, we must be pretty we'll fixed
1have electricity in my hair and you
have plenty of gas on your stomach; <
let's organize a light trust"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-27

FOR sALE-A small farm Of 12 acres
near Watson. In Grant ,dstrlet, on
which there is small house, barn and
good spring Of water. Also orchard Of
about 125 bearing peach. apple and
plumb trees An ideal place for gar
dening and chicken raising. Last year
over 500 head Of cabbage, 80 bushels
of peaches, II bushels OF grapes and
over 900 chickens were marketed
from this place besides other fruit and
vegetables.
Price, $4,000 half cash, balance
4, 2, 8, years. time. Liberal discount for
cash.
Any one wanting gosd bargain
and small home will do well to inves-
tiaate this o#er. This F'.ee Is we'll
worth $1,5oo.ln cash and parties have
good reason tor selling. Apply or adj
dress % y care West virglTian office.
Read the Fairmont west vlrEfnian.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-27
Miss Jesse Holland spent Sunday in

Miss Jesse Holland spent Sunday in
Gloyer's Gap.
Miss Rebecca Wilson will arrive
here this evening from Pittsburg to
be the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan
Orr in the First ward.
Jess stagers, Of Underwood, spent
Sunday at his home here.
Mrs. Margaret Smith has returned
from visit to friends in Georgetown
and Kfngwood
Miss Clara Lloyd, who spent Sunday
at her home here, returned to clarks-
burg this morning.
Mrs. Harry Crane has returned from
Frostburg, Md, where she was the
guest of Mrs. Herman Hesse for a
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Prichard, of
Rivesville, have returned home from a
visit with relatives in Washington, D.
g..
MFR. and Mrs. M. D. Christie AMI
daughter. Miss Mary, left Sunday aft
ernoon for Washington, D. G., and Bal
timore. They will go from Baltimore
by boat to Boston.
Miss Marie Huntington, of Morgan
town, is the guest of friends here.
Miss Phila Hess returned satur=
day evening from a ten days visit in
Clarksburg and Mt Lake Park
Mrs. C. E. Watts, in company with
her son, Mr.. Britton Watts, left yes
terday for Wheeling. where Mrs.
Watts will spent several weeks with
her laughter, Mrs. Fillmore Woody.
Mr.. Brftton Watts returned home last
night on No. 4.
Mrs. Garfield Seal and little daugh-
ter, Katherine, OF Grafton, spent Sun
day with Mrs. Seals sister, Miss Bes-
sic Watts.
Mr.. and Mrs. E b. Carney have sold
their property on Mt. Vernon avenue,
in the Fourth ward and will move to
farm recently bought near Silver
Hill, wetzel county. Mr. Carney has
resigned from the clerical force Of the
Falrmont Coal Company and viii en-
joy life in the country on his farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carney are planning to
move this week,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-27
In wetzeI County.

On Church's Fork Church district,
Wetzel county, the Pure OIL Company
Is drilling second test on the Mary
L. Lemmons farm. In Clay district
the Carnegie Natural Gas Company is
building the rig for a test on the Peter
Kiger farm. on Wolf run, Clay dis
trict, the Philadelphia Company has
had to move the rig at its test on the
Eli Gorby farm. on Dunkard creek,
Battelle district, Monongalia county,
the Carnegie Natural Gas Company Is
due in the sand at a test on the L.
Hartley farm.
On Dry run, Ellsworth district Ty'
Ter county, stiles Bros. g Underwood
have made location on the Georgia
.Haddox farm. on Middle Island creek
the Octave OIL Company is drilling
ON the George Fletcher farm. On
Point Pleasant creek the Melrose oil
& Gas Company is building the rig for
a test on the o. p. stealey farm
In the Elk Fork district, Tyler
county, J. p. w. Green,has the rig com
pleted for a test on the w. R Rlne
farm. Morgan & Co. have started 70
drill at their test Oh the D. w. VIII;
Hanson farm: on Point Pleasant
creek the Southern Oh Company has
the rig completed for a test on the
Omar Christen farm. In McElroy dis.
trict the Pure Oil Company is drilling
a test on the c. r. Tuston farm.