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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-12
Contractor Failed Him.

owing to the failure of the contrac-
tors for the ROoseyelt's new boilers 20
live mp to their agreement, the eXpedi-
ton of the Peary Arctic club will be
postponed for year and the Roosevelt
will undergo repairs. When these are
completed it will go north on a fly
ing trip to deposit coal at Etah, Green
land, returning the last of September.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-12

Locally the telegraph situation to-
day assumed the most serious aspect
it has shown since the strike began.
With all the large centers left pTactic.
ally without wire service it was i'm
possible TO reach any but the smaller
towns and in these the operators were
overworked handling messages that
We're relayed from place to place in or.
der to reach their final destination.
VIII strike Here.
In the event that a general strike is
called tomorrow. as is threatened ~
President Small of the telegTapors
union. most Of the Offices i'm the three
cities will be directly affected Many
of the operators of the railroads an
the Western Union and Postal tele
graph companies are union men and
would be bound to obey the order
However. the Offices would no douD;
be kept open and some sort of service
maintained.
The telegraph news OF The Argus
after being maintained several days
longer than that of its contemporaries
is shortened today, being directly af
fected by a walkout by the Des Moinc:
operators about noon. Since the strike
was called az Chicago the Associate"
Press leased wires have been KEEP
working and dispatches were reIayc,
to this city.
Lost" DeS SIOiHeS.
About noon today the local Posta
operators "lost" Des Moines and afto
that time not word came over th'
wires. Recourse to the long distanc
phone this afternoon proved of lite
use, for his means of communication
is sadly overworked and the collection
agencies of the Associated Press hav'
been crippled in the west almost a
badly as the distributing agencies.
Assurance is given. however. tha
every faculty the mails offer will b.
taken advantage of and in matters q
unusual importance bulletins will b
given by phone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-12
"LOst" DeS sIOiHeS.


Chicago. Aug. 12.-Both Postal AMI
Western Union operators at New York
went out today Union officers claim
that practically all their men are 81
strike while officers of the companies
say there are 80 per cent of their op-
orators at work
Postal employees at Philadelphia
quit today, as did the Western Union
operators at Cleveland. Both conr
panies have strikes on their hands A.
Baltimore and Des Moines.
Chicago, Aug. 12.-The telegraphers
strike entered upon an acute phase
yesterday. The Associated Press op
orators presented an ultimatum tc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-12

New York. Aug. 12.-Commander
Robert e. >Peary's dash for the pole
has been postponed. Failure to COM
pletc the repairs on his ship, the Roose-
welt. has compelled the explorer to put
off his Trip until next year. Through
the Pcary Arctic club the explorer gave
out the following statement:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09
COMPLAINED OF
Being ROBBED
ONE MAN OF THIRTY AND AN.
OTHER OF NINETY, BUT METH.
Err REMEMBERED MUCH
ABOUT 1T.

PARKERSBURG. Oct. o. Howard
Hendrickson. who halls from Manning.
ton. was arrested on Monday night by
Lieutenant of Police Smith. ii having
been reported that he had robbed n
man of thirty dollars, and he was lock.
ell up on charge OF lettering until
to-day, when the man alleged to have
been robbed appeared at police head.
quarters and identified Hendrickson
as the man who had taken his money.
He was not willing. however. then.
TO swear that Hendrickson had got all
of his money, as he admitted having
been drunk when he claimed to have
been robbed. Hendrickson was given n
hearing before Recorder Moroncy
about noon. and while n felony charge
could not be made out against sifnt
with such evidence as was In hand, he
was fined twenty dollars and costs,
Which was suspended pending his i'm.
mediate departure from the city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09
THE W. {. 7. U.
CONVENTION
SUCCESSFUL STATE MEETING
HAS BEEN IN SESSION AT
SALEM.

SALEM. ". Va, Oct. 9.-The StSte
convention of the w. C. T. u. which
has been In session here this week.
has proved very successful meeting.
The president, Mrs. Francis Parks, has
presided at the different sessions
which are being held in the Methodist
church.
On behalf of the city Mayor Kemper
welcomed the visitors and Rev. E. J.
Wooftcr spoke on behalf OF the church.
es. Prof. Clawson welcomed them on
behalf Of the Salem college. The prin.
cipal address Of the convention was
the ANIMAL address Of the president.
The State treasurcr's report was read
and adopted.
After an address by the county pres.
idcnt and solo by Mrs. Lena Lowe
Monday evening, the visitors were in.
Nitcd to the lecture room of the church
where refreshments were served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09
big E|,I COAL DEAL
HAS BEEN CLOSED
oL.McGRAW BUYS LARGE TRACT
4 FROM WESTERN MARYLAND
RAILROAD.

: GRAFTON, Oct. 9.-AnaoaneemeRt
was made yesterday that coal dea!
Of immense magnitude by which the
aicGraw Coal Co. secures the proper.
lily OF the Western Maryland railroa,l
in Taylor and Barbour counties. has
been cors,imnlated and that the prop.
3erty had been turned over to the pur.
chasers. For some time past Col. Nc.
= GRAY. who Is Mt the head of the con.
Germ that made the purchase. has been
worling on the deal and n few days
ago. awhile in Baltimore he succeeded
III closing 1t mp with the result men.
I; toned. The property In question,
iiSwh!St hos Just been acquired by the
$ NeGraw Coal Co., Is without II doubt
{ soa'e OF the most valuable in this sec.
Ttion Of the state and covers an area
\ of abot $500 acres.
When the Western Maryland or Wa.
{ baS' interests, bought out The property
Eof the West Virginia Central several
H sisyears ago, a large amount Of coal Ter.
sritory which was owned by the latter
col li,:i y was included In the deal, but
the Western Maryland has never been
able to develop any Of the property
that had not already been opened up.
sgand because Of the fact that the prop.
erty was on their own lines and could
\ not he; reached by the road Il was
\ considered best to dispose OF 1t at the
Y best possible figure and ;hls has been
done, Il being reported this morning
that the total amount which changed
}linn,is' in The purchase II the property
VAS in he neighborhGa! C. half mil
Tor dollars.
The property in,question lies prIn.
4 Grady IN this and Barbour counties
and extends from the Berryburg
Dimes on one side through TO Aston
and TO the Harrison county line. In
fact IN V:lrt Of the ttiritpl?' Is said 10
34lie In Harrison county. Among the
!. properties taken over through this
fE,lcal is that of the New York mine al
Sss,nns5n, formerly owned By the Da.
sis Coal 6 Coke CO., rnd which was
lsS;ssSld gy them to the Western Maryland:
'sltli:!on TO tn. upic"cloped coal
! l9nls ind the mine Ct TIE New York
sEcompan! the McGraw Coal Co. will
50 lsoy segure the stores OF the Buxton
Landstreet Company at the mines
flint are already running, the stock Of
foois, buildings, houses, mules, stock,
tipplss, mine cars and In fact all the
4 7. eeesso1I les necessary, for.rtnnlng tho
mines that are now in operation. &
Yesterday through Attorney Hugh
Warderi the deeds for the property.
and there were qnite a number Of
them were filed in the office OF coun.
~ Clerk Kitzmille for record:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09
RHEUMATISM CURED
DRUGGISTS ARE FILLING THIS
PRESCRIPTION DAILY, AND
SUFFERERS ARE LOUD
IN ITS PRAISE.

Thousands of people all over this
county know of DR., George Edmund
Flood and mis- success in curing Rheu.
matism; also diseases of the Kidneys
and Bladder.
For the benefit OF our renders we
are glad 10 publish, with DR.. Floods
permission. the prescription for Rheu.
maiism, Kidney or Bladder trouble
which he recommends, and which he
Is so successfully using in his prac.
tice.
II is as follows: Fluid Cascara AGO
matte, bali ounce; Concentrated Ear.
kola, one ounce; Fluid Extract Prickiy
Ash Bark, half drachm; Aromatic Elk.
If, four ounces. One teaspoeRfal OF
this prescription taken after each
meal nnd one before going 10 bed. Is
stated positively by DR.. Flood will
produce shout of satisfaction from
any one suffering from Rheumatism or
any ailment OF the Kl5neys or Blal-
der.
Don't forget to drink plentifu'ly
OF pure water" was DR.. Floods part
Ing advice, and from the remarkable
results this successful physician has
had i does look as II sufferers from
Rheumatism, also Kidney; and Bidder
troubles. should not fail to give II a
thorough test since druggists right
herein our own town can dllsthe pre-.
scrIption. : 4 81 .l;-;s9 :; $ -.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09
Big CROWDS
SEE PICTURES
ELECTRIC THEATER HAS DIFF.
GUILTY TO FIND ROOM FOR
THE PEOPLE.

Either the cool evenings or the good
pictures that are being shown are
bringing out good crowds at the Flee
trio Theater this week. and yesterday
evening 1t was difficult to find seats
for the crowd for several perform
aRces.
1.-THE Fountain of Youth" was n very
Interesting piece Of art wherein the
dream OF all searchcrs for this wonder.
ful fountain is realized. The old and
inflrm with locks white rs snow were
seen TO plunge into this fountain last
night at the Electric Theatcr and
emerge from the water young again,
with the bloom of youth upon their
cheeks. the sparkle In the eye and
with perfect agility of limb and body.
Little did Ponce de Leon think when
he was making his quest for this great
fountain In Florida In the sixteenth
century that Mr.. Aldinger would be
able to show the real article in Fair.
mont upon canvas In the year 1907.
The Ghost story" and the Fairy
of the Black Rocks were other inter
esting pictures shown. Aside from the
amusing feature Of moving pictures
many lessons and much information is
gathered from them, thus making the
business profitable to the one giving
the show as well as TO those witness.
Ing 1t.
Manager Aldingcr has very strong
bill for the remainder of the week and
will no doubt have n good house each
night.
Mr.. Charles Ingram has some very
strong musical numbers for the re-
mainder of the week and the theme Of
his song is never lost as he is an I'm.
pulsire singer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09
HEALTH BOARD
WILL MEET AT cLARKssURG IN
MISREPRESENTATION
FOR DOCTORS.

DR.. II. a, Barbee, of Point Pleasant,
secretary. of the West Virginia State
Boarl OF Health, has issued call for
meeting OF the board at the Waldo
hotel on November 12, 10 and II to
examine applicants TO practice nedi.
cine and osteopathy. Secretary Bar
bee announced that applicants must
signify their intention OF taking the
examination on or before November 2.
II is altogether probable that there
will be large list of applicants for
permits to practice.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09
RE.LOCATES Line
OF THE B. & N.
RIGHT OF WAY AGENT AND TWu
ENGINEERS WORKING AT
MoRGANToWN.

MORGANTOWN, Oct. o. Charles
Morris. the right OF way agent for the
BHekhannon & Northern Railroad Co.:
Engineer S. ]. Parsons, of the Parkers.
burg Office. and Engineer C. r. Hunter
OF the Fairmont Office of the company
are here relocating the proposed line
of the railroad on the West Side of
me river about a half mile on either
sue o, the bridge. The two engineers
nave peen surveying the land for the
last lew days, and the right Of way
agent came down from Fairmopt yes.
'er"ay morning to take up the neces.
sAry rights of way.
The rc.suryey is being made with n
view of lowering the cost of pak,nr
the change in the western approach n
the bridge. Not counting the cost ~
any retaining walls. the change no f,r.
ured by the vorce company woulJ roc,
about $4,000. Chief Engineer somuo,
D. Brady Inns written to tho county
court that he regards the amopnt nc
too high. AS a result Engineer par
sons was sent here to make detailed
map and outline of the land and re-
,oca'e Tie line on both sides of the
"''"se so mat 1t will be nearer the
rivers edge. 81
Consulting Engineer ". b. vorce.
Of the vorce Construction Companv
arrived here Monday night and locot.
ed the middle pier Tuesday morning.
Hc also staked out inc annro,oh &c,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09
RELIEVED MANY
PREPARE 1T AT HOME BY sHAk.
ING INGREDIENTS WELL IN
A BOTTLE.
.MNlNI|

What will appear very Interesting
to many people here Is the article talk
en- from prominent health journal,
giving a simple prescription, as formu.
lated by q noted authority, who claims
that he has found positive remedy to
cure almost any case of backache or
kidney or bladder arrangement, in the
following simple prescription, II taken
before the stage Of Brights disease:
Fulid Extract Dandelion, one.half
ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparllla, three
ounces. Shake well in bottle and
take in teaspoonful doses after each
meal and again at bedtime.
a well known local druggist, when
asked regard this prescription.
stated that the ingredients are all
harmless, and can be obtained at a
small cost from any good prescription
pharmacy. He further stated that
while this prescription is often pre-.
scrlbed in rheumatic afflictions with
splendid results, he could see no rca-
son why 1t would not be splendid
remedy for kidney and urinary trou.
bles and backache, as 1t has. a peculiar
action upon the entire kidney struc.
ture, cleaning these most important
organs and helping them to sift and
filter from the blood the foul acids and
waste matter which cause sickness
and suffering: Those who suffer can
make m no mistake In giving It trial.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09
AUTUMN CHARM.

From the Washington Star.
1t amt the ripe persimmons that
makes autumn good to me,
Nor the peaches nor the apples that's
a.fangfn' from the tree:
It amt the leaves that turn to gold,
a-strewin' of the ground,
Nor yet the radiant sunsets which in
beauty SO abound.
The glory of the season amt in any,
thing to eat,
Nor yet in beautcous pictures that tho
eye may love TO greet;
But the thought that sets me smilin'
an my pulses beatin, quick
Is that the various booms are nearly
ripe enough to pick.
There's a certain genial sweetness
that prevades the atmosphere,
And n hint of melody that's lightly
waited far an near;
The song birds that in summer time
would carol from the bough
Are totally surpassed by songsters
who are warbling now.
And the fruit IN its perfection on tbs
tree or on the vine
Is nothing like as beautiful and moth.
4 j r p
ing like as fine
As the perfected specimens, so lus-
cions md so thick,
These various blooms Chat now are
nearly ripe enough TO pick.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09
Notice to Subscribers,

.tny city subscr.rer missing the
West Vlrginian can OBTAIN duplicate
copy from the office by ringing 81
Consolidated o. cs Bell. not later than
ECO p. m. It Is the aim Of the Cir.
lation Department to maintain a
high STANDARD OF service and the co,
oIeradon OF na,rJns is solicited In re-
porting amy irregularities. tt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09

Having recently returned from New
York, We have a full line of new jew.
elry, latest styles, and our new Opt,
cal Art Room ready by October Is. ed
1oor.g 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09
The Best Advertise Do
Not Wait

The best advertisers do not wait until season practically
over and then crowd whole in few
but the benefit of the earliest sales udcous print
s There is no better place your goods pub
lie than by advertising In Faront there no
paper for this purpose than the WEST vIRGN1AN which rsach
practically all the homes of this immediate nghborhood
the volume Of its local circulation within county proving
to be very potent factor in increasing the annual
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09

County School Books Exchanged.
Bring In your old McGutty's Read.
ers and Spoilers, also Rays Arfthme-
tics: Ne make You a liberal allow;
ance for these on the new books lust
adopted. Globes Book Store Watson
Hotel slda. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09
p rtinent Inquiries

you hear of lover Advertising attributed as the
Y cause Of a business failure?
know that merchant princes the country up
their mammoth business by advertising? :, III
Do yon know the who is seemingly throwing his money
away in advertising space is enjoying good trade?
Have heard Of business houses uspenng
and have you noticed that usually places didn't be-
Geye in advertising?
Do you know that most all people buy advertised
brands Of shoes clothing, hats and most everything else
Do you know that the merchants themselves wear advertised
brands Of goods?
you know that the any town that do the most ad
yertisng pointed out the leading
Do know that people wait for advertisement before
buying their goods and that advertising longer considered
an item Of expense but is considered legitimate investment yield
ing returns far greater than the original investment
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09

The constant drop of water
Wears away the hardest stone,
The constant gnaw of Towser
Masticates the toughest bone;
The constant wooing lover
Carries off the blushing maid,
And the constant ADVERTISER
Is the one that gets the TRADE.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-09
Advertising Paves the Way

The best advertisers pave the way seasons trade
vertng in advance Of the time when the sales expected
made and consequently when the time purchasing the
preston made this advertising directs the purchaser TO the
where these goods be found prices that appeaIto
The Washington times., 1907-10-28
]. Ham. LEWIS
COMES To TOWN.
TALKS POLITICS
Tongued Orator
FaYorS Chances of Can
non If Roosevelt
Refuses.

II the Republican national convcn-
ton goes to Chicago next summer
Uncle" Joe Cannon viii be the nouai-
nee II President Roosevelt doesn't take
the job again This is the prediction
made by former Representative James
Hamilton Lewis, OF Chicago. The silver
tongued orator and flowing g-Whiskered
authority on matters Democratic also
predicted that If Mr.. Roosevelt win not
run again Mr.. Bryan win be a nominee.
The present scare ia money matters
eliminates The Eastern candidates, said
Colonel Lewis, FOR there is hardly a
man in politics there who is not tainted
In some manner with the money scan
dals. If Chicago is chosen, as I think II
viii be. the strength Of Joe Cannon viii
be wonderfully increased. and as he has
the friendship of ell the other candi-
dates. I really believe he will be chosen
II tile event Of President Roosevelt
finally refusing the plum.
"Of course, cannot speak with any
authority. for I DO not even pretend to
know, but ! believe that II Roosevelt
is nominated again Mr.. Bryan viii not
run on the other ticket. why should he
run If Roosevelt does? He represents
practically the same ideals and policies
that the President stands for If. on
the other hand, some one OF the so
called reactionaries IS nominated on the
Republican ticket. e would seem that
Mr.. Bryans strength would grow He
would get the Roosevelt votes thas the
resctionaries could not hope to GET
The Washington times., 1907-10-28
SIXTEEN DEAD,
MANY INJURED
IN CHURCH RIOT
HungarianS Beaten and
Slain at Religious
Festival.

BUDAPEST. Hungary. Oct. 2s.-six-
teen persons were killed and many dan
gerousIy wounded in riot early today
at church festival at the town OF
Rozesaghagy. in south Hungary.
Racial jealousy between slovaks and
Msgels was responsible for the battel.
Several minor quarreis occurred between
representatives OF the two parties dur
ing the evening.
At first the outbreaks were suppressed
by the cooler heads. but shortly after
midnight a fierce fight broke out in
which knives were drawn, and one man
fell, mOrtally wounded.
Before the peacemakers could inter-
fere again. the conflict was raging every
where. Most Of the men were armed.
and several Of the killed and wounded
were literally cut 10 pieces. Several
women and children were wounded In
the affair. and still others sustained
painful hurts in the panic 10 escape.
A strong force of police cleared the
church and made many arrests. OF the
wounded. number will die.
The Washington times., 1907-10-28
Receiver for Knickerbocker
Named by Attorney General
Declines to Serve State

NEW YORK. Oct S.-Otto T. Barn
ard. president Of the. New York Trust
ComBs ny, and one of the three men an
pointed receivers for the Knickerboeker
Trust Company, a. the request Of Az
The Washington times., 1907-10-28
Predicted Slump
And NOW Asserts
It Is All Over

NEW YORK. Oct. g.-William II. s
Wood. president of the Bowery Savings
Pank. who predicted the furry OF last
week more than three months ago. de-
clared today that the worst is over.
Tell the people that the banks are
the places for their money Tell the peo-
pie who have money in the banks TO
leave il there. 1t is safe there"
Mr. Wood. as president OF the Bowery
Savings Bank. is the custodian Of Sl00.-
GG0.s00. the savings Of more than
20o,eeo persons, mostly the poor OF the
East Side.
The only good that has come Of all
this" Mr. Wood continued, "is that
it has proved that the savings banks
Of New York are solid.
1t Is a pity 10 see these frightened
persons drawing out their money and
lesil.s interest on their deposits Lei
are gpod and solid"
William A. Nash, president of che
Corn Exchange Bank, VINO as act
ing chairman Of the clearing mouse COM
mlttee. Wsls closely ia touch with the
situation said;
present uouble ana things an banking
matters Will 50 on d stronger basis
tntn ever before. 4 feel optimistic and
happy IN view OF Tie present aspects
OF this crisis. which / have felt for
Iong time Was bound 10 come. We are
passing from an era of bad banking 10
Une OF good banking-
andrew Mills, president of TIE Dry
Dock Savings Bank and the dean OF the
savings bank officials In New York, said
today:
There can be no doubt in the mind
Of a.Ny sane person that the financial
hysge,ia through which We have jusg
passed will be Ot lasting benefit, not
Only 10 New York city but 10 The coun-
try OF large as we'll.
The Washington times., 1907-10-28
OKLAHOMA STAR
SHINES NOV. 10.
SAYS PRESIDENT
Governor Frantz Today
Gets Promise of State
hood Next Month.

President Roosevelt VIII declare okla
homa a state Saturday, November Is
The Executive made this promise to
Governor Frantz and a delegation from
Oklahoma. when they brought TO the
White House a certified copy OF the
constitution Of the new State and the
election returns. In addition 20 the Okla
hOmans present there were also a num-
Der Of prominent Senators and Members
Of Congress in the Cabinet room when
the President made the promise.
Governor Frantz arrived with The con-
stitutiOn at 1870 o'clock HIS friends at
once jumped 20 the conclusion that ne
was In disguise. for he had shaved his
mustache from his upper lip
He doesn't want 10 be seen with the
document" said one OF the governors S
friends. AM the governor himself hear
ing the remark. joined in the laugh that
followed.
In addition 10 the Governor Of Okla
homa those present included Judge J.
Fl. Clayton. Hampton S. Cunningham,
SiIas Reid. candidate for attorney gen
eral OF the new State: - Z Hunter
chairman Of the Republican State Com
nittee. and Judge Burford. chief justice
OF the supreme court OF the Territory
The crowd gathered about the great
mahogany table in the Cabinet cham
Der and the governor handed the red
Morocco hound copies Of the constitution
and the election returns to tie President
with a low bow, The President received
the books with bow almost equally as
low.
In accepting them the President said
that while he could not promise finally
to approve them by issuing the procla-
nation that would make the Territory
q State, he believed the chances were
verwhelInfngly in favor Of his doing so
Later he set the 18th of November as
the date for making the proclamation