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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05

should reclaim the Colorado desert
 work started on the Imperial canab system. About ten miles of the chan nel of the Alamo river were dredged and connection made with a series of
 waterways extending over an area embracing 100000 acres; a portion of the irrigated territory in Mexico. the remainder in southern California. The Southern Pacific railroad con. structed branch road into the irri. gated territory, and numbers of peo- pie, tempted by the variety and extent of the crops, made settlement nere. About 12.000 persons now dwell in the villages and on the irrigated farms.
 An article in the Scientific Ameris can gives the cause of the apparents ly mysterious diyerting of the Colo. rado into the Salton sink. The irris gation company found a most difYicult problem in the way of successful carrying out of their work. water be- ing checked at the head of the canal on account of accumulation of detri. tus; and decided to secure another supply rather than be put to the enor- nous expense of dredging the canal. A few miles below the head of the Alamo channel they excavated c channel and connected it with the Colorado river. This work was com. pleted fin November, 1904, the ditch excavated was less than a mile in length and about 50 feet wide. But . flood occurred a few weeks after it was completed. worked it's way. along the lower channel of the Alamo to the Salton sink, into which 1t is still flowing. What was but a mere ditch has become greatly enlarged, we find nearly all the water of the Colorado being diverted from the Gulf of Mexi- co. the river bed to the gulf prac- tically dry save at flood time, and the great volume of water following . northwesterly course to the Salton sink. As yet the Southern Pacific is the worst sufferer from the inunda- tion. has been compelled to change the location of it's roadbed, rebuild over 70 miles of track.
 Two intellectual plans have been tried for turning the water from it's present course. there are now in progress of construction two massive barriers which 1t Is expected will. with the food aiding in removing the deposits that have piled up in the for mer riverbed. permanently keep the Colorado to it's original course.
 CHRISTOPHER WEBSTER
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05

least $75O.O0O a year from secret re. bates from railroads. In addition it was favored by open rates in all com. petitlve fields. While the secret re- bates have been largely done away with. the president promises that the department of justice will institute prosecutions in certain cases.
 President Roosevelt declares in effect that the great corporations known as trusts have the railroads at their mer- cy and that the time has come for the government to protect the interests of the stockholders of the transportation lines. He suggests that expert exam insrs employed by the interstate com merce commission be given the power to examine as thoroughly into the af- fairs of railroads as bank examiners probe into the affairs of banks.
 ''The report shows" the president de- elares. that the Standard oil company has benefited enormously up almost to the present moment by secret rates, many of these secret rates being clear iy unlawful. This benefit amounts 10 at least s75o.0o0 year. te Ary
 The hands of the government have been greatly strengthened in securing an effective remedy by the recent de- cision of the supreme court in the case instituted by the government against the tobacco trust. which decision per mits the government to. examine the books and records of any corporation engaged in interstate commerce. and by the recent conviction and punish ment of the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy railroad and certain of It's off, cers.
 But ib addition to these secret rates the Standard oil profits immensely by open rates. which are SO arranged as to give 1t an overwhelming advantage over It's independent competitors.
 Tt is unfortunately not true that the Standard ol company Is the only great corporation which in the imme- diste past has benefited and Is at this moment benefitIng In wholly improper fashion by an elaborate series of rate discriminsfions. which permit it to proft both at the expense of its rivals and of the general public. The attor- ney general reports to me that the in- vestirstion now going on as to the shipments by the sugar trust over the trunk lines running out of New York city tend to show that the sugar trust rarply if ever pevs the lawful rate for Transportation and is fhus improperly and prebabiy unlsvfaily favored at the srpsnse of It's competitors and of the eenerai p1biic-
 Commissioner Gerfeid-s InvestiEs- ten shsvs that of the 2Sooo.ooo barrels Of oil snnuaIly refined h the United ststes the standsrf OH com psny directly and indirectly controls about z0onooc and approximately fhe nDe prcpo<fioa of the other f1- isns1 psoduefs o< pefrsl>1n-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05

By now the styles are we'll assured, one need not wait longer to decide about gown and wrap; and of course by now the new hat is at least all planned out.
 Hats are purchased earlier than they used to be, even when there are yet few flurries of snow flying one sees beflowered straws braving cold and wintry aspect. It is mistake to get the spring hat late, for nothing looks shabbier and warmer than heavy headgear on the occasional sultry day in May. This year flowers amany bloom in the millinery world and, too, there are very good hats whose only adorRment is lowered ribbon. The latter make perhaps the best utility hats offered. ribbon keeping its fresh ness longer than almost any other trimming. Very trim sailors match the street suit in color and the trim ming of ribbon repeats the prevailing tone, while pleasing contrast is shown in the fanciful border or flower design. Ribbons now are as attractive as they were in the days when your mamma was young-you all must have about the house scraps of those really beau tiful golds and blues that were the delight of girlish hearts long years ago.
 We noticed a simple and smart hat recently that might easily be copied. It was blue and green combination. the green used in small touches and very cunningly disposed. The frame was dark blue sailor with large Tam OShanter crown and a very high bandeau at the back; the trimming. lustrous dark blue ribbon with tiny punches of green leaves which but peeped out here and there; yards and yards of ribbon were puffed up on the bandeau. This creation" was worn with blue silk waist and cloth skirt. the waist trimmed with tiniest green
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05

Although every other woman you meet wears cutoff sleeves and con- spicuous long gloves. 1t really is not incumbent that you feel troubled If a few waists have sleeves coming quite down to the wrist. To tell the truth, city folks are little tired of the woman with arms akimbo to show she has on pair of expensive long gloves. and it seems some of the best-dressed women have concluded the thing is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Roosevelt Scores Standard h Message to Congress.
RAILROADS VICTIMS OF TRUST
Garfield Report Basis For Prosecu.
 ton of Officials.
URGES PASSAGE OF RATE BILL.

Executive, In CriticisinE Great Mo- nopoly. Renews His Suggestion For Government Supervision and Con- trol of All Railroads-says Standard Prented to the Extent of $75O,O0 . Year at Least From Their Secret Freight Rebates, Many of Them Being Clearly Unlawful Trusts Have Railroads at Their Mercy, and the Time Has Come For the Govern ment to Protect Their Shareholders. oil Trust Not Only Lawbreaker. Sugar Combine Profits by Rebates.
 WASHINGTON. May 5.-In mes sage to congress transmitting the re- port of the department of commerce and labor on the investigation of the Standard Oil trust President Roose- welt scores the great monopoly and re news his suggestion for government supervision and control of railroads He declares 1t necessary not only for the protection of the public. but for the protection of the railroads themselves.
 The investigation disclosed. as the president points out. that up to the time when 1t was begun the Standard oil trust profited to the extent of at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Antique suitor. but spry.

John Durham of Terryville. Conn.,, aged fifty-one, after buying a farm at Bristol. Conn. the other day arrayed himself in dress suit fifty years old. low shoes with polished steel buckles and an ancient high hat and called up- on Mrs. John Potter, says the New York World. Mrs. Potter Is sixty years old and has been four times a widow. Although neither had met be- fore. within m hour Durham had pro- posed and had been accepted and both were on their way afoot to Terryvllle. five miles away. where Justice of the Peace Janeway Hill married them. Mrs. Durham is wealthy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Memorial Day d por,.mo,,h,

NORFOLK. Va. May 5.-Announce- ment is made that the coming of Presi. dent Roosevelt 10 Portsmouth May 90 to make the Memorial day address be fore the Army and Navy union will be made the occasion of grand reunion of the Army and Navy union. which is expected to bring upward of 10000 members of that organization to Nor folk and Portsmouth for participation in the parade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
I.iteraliv Trus

I'm all in the dark about how these bills are to be paid said Mr. Hardup to hls wife.
 Well. Henry" said she. as she pulled out a colored one and laid it on the pile. you will be if you don't pay that one. for it's the gas bill."-RoyaI Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
s..s. Ho..,. Lea. ss.ooo.eoo.

OAKLAND. Cal. May 5.-Governor Psriee has received dispatch from Santa Rosa stating that the property loss caused by the recent earthquake will amount to S3.ooo.ooo It will cost at least sl5o.ooo to clear svsy the wrecksee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Easily Accomplssh.d

Crsce--oh. dear. I wish knew hov to get Fred to propose.
 Aenes-That-s easy. Iust xes some one to tel him yoa have declared that you voulsn't marry the best nan ou ezrth--CasseIis Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
A Departmental Conversation.

Do you think Meihuselah vas hap py in his old age"
 Certainly. Nobody came al him with any intimatiOns that he ought to be retired at 7o---Washiaston Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
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ATLANTIC CITY. N T.. May B. Chef of Pciice Harry (. Eldrid<e died suddeaiy here He hsd been head of ths department fer twenty one yez~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
CHRISTOPHER WEBSTER
odd ricxn.m.

The Tventy-shird Royal weish Fu- silisrs were nieknamsd the Nanny Goats because from time fnmenoriaI the corps has possessed one of these animals sz a rezimsntaI pet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05

being run into the ground. it is time to call halt For the lingerie waist and more elaborate cloth costume 1t is well to keep to the shortened sleeve. but don't bother about anything else for ordinary vear.
 Parasols are exceptionally pretty this year. and none prettier than the embroidered linens-gnless 1t be those that travel under the name Japanese So many things these days bear the nsne of Sipon though also bearing nest boldly a United States aspect. But the Japanese influence has -vcrked for eood: ve nov have opportunity to bsy at . Eoderate sum such pretty
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
sandnchurch.

There are -ss sss<s in kun1aa churcbA
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17
.ONE-SIDED
WAR OF WORDS
PRINCIPAL OF SCHOOL OF DEAF
DUMB AND BLIND CREATES
A SCENE.

CLARKsBuRG, Aug. Us A very
sensational scene occurred at the de-
pot Thursday morning between j. R.
Rucker, principal of the school for
the deaf, dumb and blind at Romney.
and A. G. Baumgardner, former super
visor Of the school. Many persons
were attracted and listened with con-
siderable amusement.
It was a war of words, but all by
Mr.. Rucker, who is small Of stature.
while Baumgardner is a physical 81
ant some six feet tall and heavy.
Rucker came down on the morning
train from Buckhannon and was
awaiting the train to Fatrmont. Bum
gardner saw him, went to him and ex-
tended his hand to greet him. Rucksr
drew himself up disdainfully and told
him he did not know whether he ought
to speak TO him or not, and then pro
ceeded to give him the keenest rebuke
anyone ever received. He applied
epithet after epithets to him and told
him he would make him small enough
to crawl through an auger hole before
he got through with him. Mr.. Ruck-
er also stated that it was an outrage
that Harvey w. Harmer recommend.
ed him for the place at the school.
Bumgardner stood speeches., but re-
tired at last confused. He did not of
fer to make reply.
The trouble grew out Of an Incl.
dent at the school early In the sum
mer, in which Bnmgardner was carv-
ed with a rayor by a blind student.
whom he was whipping. Rucker sid
ed with the student and Bumgardner
was retired from the school,
Following this a scathing article
by Bumgardner, or at his instance,
against the school and Rarker ap-
peared in the Buckhann6n Banner,
and this preclpftated the tut at the
depot Rucker had lst come from
4 the Banner once IA which he IN
yestiaa ted the origin Of the article
ana fepl feF atlon
fis Il he canB ns
Glass Faesof steady emplosmeni
Tor GOOD wtrkeTs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17
HARRY rHAw GUS s11,ooo.
one.Tenth. Of the Coke Trust Fund Is
Awarded to Him.

PITTsBURG, Aug. 17.-By the fl
ing of the report of the trustees of his
fathers estate on the Coke Trust deal,
Harry Kendall Thaw is more than
$11 900 richer today. He gets one
tenth Of the fund in the hands OF the
trustees for distribution and 1t will
be placed to his credit as soon as
the court has audited the report
The coke trust Is paid up Of rentals
and heFlncome from q tract Of COX.
coal In the Conne1lsyill s res Ton,
Fiich was caI1ifetl ttlieiilate WI;
liam Thaw. he aniodnt Ri anas
of tie usiecs ior istfibution g
sfi4.S7' l. benjamin. Thaw ana lex;
ander Blair Thaw are the trustee,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17
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Regular services at the M. e.
church. South, Sunday night at 8
O'Clock by Rev. j. NJ Carter, d. d,
sunday school at $3.50 a. M; regular
services at the opera house Sunday
night at 8 O'Clock by P. Q. Musgrave
sunday school at 2 p. b.
e. ]. Michael, who has been visit
ing his father, j, e. Michael has re
turned to Pittsburg to resume his
work.
Mrs. John Douglass, of Warrington
was visiting Mr.. and Mrs 2. f. Am
mons last week.
supt. j. b. Gregory is visiting his
brother, VIM. G. Gregory, at Denver
Colo.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Barrackman, Of Fairmont
is visiting in the city.
]. Y. Hamilton and wife have return
ed from Mt Lake Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Halfbritter, of Key
ser. is visiting their daughter, Mrs.
o. Harrison.
Lawson McNutt, of Morgantown, is
a business visitor in the city.
Mrs. w. H. Martin; of Fairmont, is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. NJ. ]. Lynch,
Mrs. j. NJ. Carter returned Thurs,
day from Clarksburg. where she has
been visiting for several weeks.
Misses Daisy Williams and ze1I Ed.
dy have returned from Bruceton Mills
where they have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs R. w. Machesney
Geo. W. Blaker has moved his jew,
elry store into the Jarvis Baker build
ing on Main street.
Mrs. Columbia Lowe will leave this
week for a weeks visit at Mt. Lake
Park.
Mrs. R. w. Potter. of Fairmont, is
visiting her husband, R. w. Potter.
Geo. Mead, of Parkersburg, is Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R.
N. Mead,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Stewart and chill.
dren ware Fairmont visitors Wednes,
day.
g. w. roothman has returned from
Mt. Lake Park.
Mrs. chas. Cordray, of Fairmont, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. o. s. Greaser
on Main street.
The Junior Epworth League had a
lawn fete on the M. q. South lawn
Tuesday evening.
o. E. Norris will leave this week
for months vacation.
Mrs. P. Q. Musgrave is quite SICK
with typhoid fever.
Mrs. 7. e. Powell and children, who
have been. visiting relatives here
have returned to Morgantown.
Miss MollIe Tenant is visiting rel
atives at Warrington.
Mrs. James Burns and daughtetr
OF Pennington. were guests at the
National House Thursday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17

rayern-c. v. Emerson, Clarksburg;
James T. Rucker. Romney; i. B: Core
.cassyilIe; Miss Leonard, Buokhan
non. e. G. Blaney, Elm Grove; N. "a
Cameron, Littleton; Frank P. Cor5in
Moreantdwn; George H. Donneii
Warrington; George n: snoden, Ham
mond; b. w. stricller, J. slidell
brown, Grafton G. w. Monroe, Thps
j. McVey, Lloyd Canning, w. p. Dens
more, s. II. Baretell, Grattoni W: B
Campbell, w. s. Rauson, w. M. Mot
e. a. Rooney. wheeling.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17
MoonIIuht excursion.

The u. r. X. o. t. NJ. give an ex,
.cursion tonight on the ]. o. Watson.
Music for dancing will be furnished
and refreshments will be served. All
are invited to come and spend the
evening on the water. The boat leaves
the landing at o'clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17
Pnc.ahontas.

The Pocahontas lodge meets to-
night at their hall on Merchant street.
All the members are requested to be
present as there will be six limitations.
.AfterFthe business of the meeting a
social hour will be spent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17
clnanoed Hands,

Morgan aud Gaslsins grocery has
changed hands. Mr.. Morgan sold his
share to Mr.. G. w Henderson, and
after the list of September will be
known as Henderson AMI Gaskins
grocery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17

Marletta-Dayid Deed. Warrington;
H. o. stealey, R. H. Reyes. w. @
KnoIes, wheeling: d. ]. o'Neil. Nor
gantown; w. N. Snyder, Cameron; a.
M. wayman, slstersvi1le; s. B. Tenn
pleton, Grafton; w. L. Lemley, Mt
Morris; g. R. wIenderlick, Meadow,
brook.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17
New Meat Market.

MIR. Clarence Fisher has bought a
large refrigerator and will now keep
fresh meats of every kind to supply
his customers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17
A Horaehaek Party.

A congenial party composed of
Misses Florence Wiley, Alma Roger,
Edna Pople, Ella and Lily Harr and
Pearl Roger spent yesterday evening
horseback riding.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17

Rev Thomas Nelson Haskell, found.
err Of Colorado College, at Colorado
Springs, Is dead. AS a minister Of
the. gospel and as an author Rev. Mr.,
Haskell was wildly known.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17
FE Ward


a Il
Mrs John eStxons OF Ebarraclky1lle'
was the saest esteEday OF Mrs- Her
rington, q Diamond street
Robert ID IeYelIe is suffering from
a badly sprained ankle. The accident
occurred at Gretnas where Mr..
I-eyelie. as one Of the soldiers was on
parade.
Mr.. q " he, of Ash street, Is
very ID With typnofd fever. His lit
tie daughteT IS also very sick
Miss odra Stealey went to Graf
ton this morning to spend few days
visiting visiting her aunt.
Mrs John Good Twin Of Merchant
street, isauite III.
Mr.. j b. Cox returned last evening
from a few days stay at Roothsville.
1Iisse 81 Bertha sT1s- and Gertrude
Roberts returned yesterday from a
few days isft with relatives in Graf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17

Get a 5 cent box of Lax-ets at our
store please. we think they are great,
Just test these tooth some, candyilike
Laxative Tablets Tor c6pstipa don.
sour stomach. biiioiisIies bad breatH
mud comp Ion, ST tislk cents
and SEA SOD ~ A. Bfllineslea Go
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17

The liverymel Of Richmond, Va
are making much complaint against
The evil of tipping their drivers. They
say that wherever q driver receives
a tip he pro tis to spend tof
drinlSa saussfg diin t5 So 81 s.. liis
ME British Home @ lice has order
Ied that henceforh convicts shall be
lfed on only colonial canned meats.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17

ManIey-E Smith Ernest 2 Hut
ton. clarksburgi A G. Free, ]. FL
Beatty, David Weed, i T. Lauren
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17

watson4J. B. Canning, Valley
rails; G. B. Barnes, g. n. Rohb, ],
II. Clarke, wheeling; L. A. Thompa
son. Grafton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17

when Charles Mcknight, Of the
auditors office returns from Par.
kersburg he will receive condo lences
from his host of riends among the
State house attaches. Mr.. Mcknight
was candidate for the State Senate
in the convention held there Tues
day and was defeated by Mr.. Thomas
Gartlan.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17

Hon. Robert Hagar, clerk of the
county court Of Lincoln county, was
a visitor yesterday at the. Office of the
attorney general.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17
oily Hayrlde.

merry party Of young people
drove the Monumental near Bar
IA cisYi HE last evening. They took a
GOOD supply #of fresh corn and had a
big corn roast there. They returned
81 e late hour having spent a very
soliy evening The party was COM
posed 81 Misses Ruby Meredith, Rob
lnson olive Nay Grace Hall, Lin
ME Reeves 1.ncy. and Jet Moran, Rosie
Hiaser Messfs. Toward james, Her
chell satterfeld. Gale Ffshback. Ros-
zoe Reeves willis Hawley, Jr, Earl
YRise. French and Marcus Moran,
John Harkins
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17

~ f . " -
In compliance with instructions
from the state tax commissioner, the
Logan county court met yesterday in
special session for the purpose of re-,
ducing the levy which as now stands
is contrary to the acts of the legls'
Iature of 1906. The court made a
levy some weeks ago that provided
for the payment Of the indebtedness
incurred in the erection Of new
Courthouse. The legal limit was ex.
ceeded because of the fact that none
of the tax payers interposeI any OBJ
lection, 1t being satisfactory to all
that the debt be paid from the taxes
raised for the year 1905. The levy
as originally laid is alleged to be at
least three times higher than allowed
by law. Attention was directed to
the violation by Tax Commissioners
Dillon and a meeting was at once
called to make the necessary correc.
ton.
The court will consider the propo.
sition OF submitting the question OF
the levy to a vote of the people. Un.
der the law any county may OBJ
tain relief from the restricting stat.
ute by majority vote. If the Logan
county court adopts this plan as spe'
ctal election will be held as soon as
possible.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17
STATE HOUSE
LOGAN COUNTY COURT HAS RE-
DucED LEvY-ExcEEDEo
LIMIT.

CHARLESTON, Aug. 17.-Hon. j,
D. Porter, former sheritf of Lincoln
county and the Republican nominee
for the State senate in the Fifth dis
trict, was a visitor at the State house
yesterday. Mr.. Porter is one Of the
leading Republicans in his district
and the Indications are that he will
be elected by the largest majority
His service as sheriff Of Lincoln coun-
ty was of the highest order and won.
for him the conf dence and esteem Of
the rank and file. There is on doubt
as to his election as Senator, the only
question being the size OF his major
ity.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17

Hon, A. c. scherr, auditor of State
after spending several days in Cleve.
land, is now enjoying a vacation trip
along the great lakes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-08-17
IA pleasant Day.

M and Mrs. Fred Jenkins, Mrs.
A 81 Click 81 Bnckhannon, and Miss
alamie Holland. of Moline, Illinois,
drove to Indian Rocks Tuesday and
spent me day They took supper at
TIE Arlington Hotel and returned in
ile evening" having spent a very pleas
amt day Mrs. Clark and Miss Hol-
land returned to their homes to-day.