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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
, Among the Nurses.

: Miss Underwood went to Morgan
town yesterday to nurse patient.
Miss Jessie Matheny returned from
Montana, yesterday, where she had
been nursing Mrs. Guy Michael.
( Miss Mcdonald. who has been nurs
ing Mrs. Horner, of Lumberport, ae
companied her patient to the hospital
on Wednesday.
Miss Mary souder has returned to
the hospital from Grafton.
Miss Mary Holbert has returned 10
the hospital after nursing Mrs. NJ. A.
Nuzum, on Locust avenue. Miss Hol.
bert is now at Bobby, w. Va, nursing
her sister.
Miss Mayme Hager has returned
from nursing in the family of Mr.. Geo.
w. Fleming.
Miss Annie Dillon is nursing pa.
tient in East Park.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
Funeral Of Master
Harry Fletcher

Funeral services over the remains
of Master Harry Arnold Fletcher were
held at Pennington this morning, con.
Quoted by Rev. snider. of the NJ. E.
Church. assisted by Rev. John shor.
den. The pallbearers were, John
Wells. John Toothman. Arlos Robey
Ray Parrish. Harry Lamb. Linde Book
and Lonnie Morgan. Out of town rel.
atiyes present we're. Miss Cecil
Fletcher, of Cameron, sister Of the de.
ceased. Mrs II. G. Fletcher and
laughter. Neile. B. F. Fletcher. Misses
Ruth, Minnie and Eva odelr Fletcher
OF Fairmont, and Miss Bessie Haw
kias. Of Warrington
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
WILL co TO
PITTSBURGH

Mrs. S. C. Martin will leave the first
of April for Pittsburg. where she will
take up her residence. Mrs. Martin
has. resided in Falrmont for a number
of years and during that time has
made many friends who will regret
very much to know that she has decid.
ed to leave Fairmont. Mr.. Paul Mar.
tin will probably decide to locate in
Pitsburg also.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

There Is no working shoe made that
will wear like the 81. t. Woods Shoes
They can be found at F. ]. Smiths at
the Trickett stand. 14.st
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

handicap us in number of ways. but
1t will not check US. Several items.
which have already spoken of, have
been increased. Altogether I think
that the university is IN fairly good
condition
All of the other regents here seem
to agree with Mr.. Trotter In the mat
ter. The vetoing Of the items, al.
though being entirely unexpected,
came ut time when they VIII cause
the university no serious loss.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

Atone O'Clock Wheeling dispatch
stated that a 5o.foot stage had been
reached there, and that the food mark
Of 1884. 50 feet, would be passed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
Departments Will
All Go Right Oh,

MoRGANToWN, March 15.-The
regents of the university do not snare
the general publics alarm over the
items cut out. OF the university appro,
priation for the year 1908 by Governor
Dawso is veto. For the past two days
since they have been in Session, the
appropriation for next year has been
the most important matter discussed
but, so far, no action has been takeI
and, probably, none will be taken un
til the meeting in June.
Whit talking with reporter Re
gent Trotter, president of the board
said:
"of course we are embarrassed by
the cuts, but We intend to keep all Of
the departments running. How we
will do this and where the money
will ccme from we have not yet de,
cided. The items which were Gu,
amount to $4,000. To Offset this
there IS an increase in the salary lis,
OF $500 and in the federal appro
priation of $4,000; making an in
crease above what we have had be
fore OF $12,500. In addition to this
We cat. count on at least $4,000 in
tuition fees from the medical, Law
and engineering departments. Sc
from these three sources above, we
have total of s17,5Oo, leaving only
$1,5o0 TO be supplied" =
Will Have Athletics.
ut has been reported that athlet
les will be done away with entirely
for the year. as the item, $4,000, for
that department has been cut out Is
the report true?"
"No. indeed. We will have ath
letics in 1908 Just as we have had
in former years. II possible we will
shave the $4,000 a little. but we
retain our instructors in that depart.
ment and will do the best we posi-.
bly, can for it"
How about the school of mu.
sic?"
For the past several years we
have been paying of a debt con
tracted by the school with the tut
tion fees received from that depart
ment. Next year We wfll be able tc
use the money realized in fees 70,
the purpose Of carrying on the worl
of the school. This will make the
school almost self supporting and We
will have no dihicuity In providine
the balance. All OF the talk that has
lbeen going the rounds concerning
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
TRAIN WENT OVER BANK.

MEANWHILE. Pa. March 1.-two
train men were killed, two engines
and twenty-one freight cars demolish.
ed early today, when an Erie freight
train went over an embankment near
here.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-03-15
TRAIN no. 7
VERY LATE

Train No, Z westbound to Chicago
Via wheeling due here at 2:24 a m.
did not arrive here until 1880 THIS
morning. The train left the city AZ
3 o'clock this morning by way OF Pitts
burg. The train was held over here
by Captain G. W. Cochran. the con-
ductor, for the passengers to get break
fast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
RHEuMArrsM CAN BE ouREn.

That rheumatism is one of the most obstinate of diseases most physicians will declare, and that once it takes firm hold upon the human system it's victim is in for a period of great suffering is equally true. Modern methods in medi- cine are, however, doing much to rob rheumatism of it's terrOrs, and doctors of wide experience say that in the treat ment of the disease great success follows the faithful use of these prescriptions: Have a good druggist prepare anti-rheu- matic tablets composed of 215 grains So- dium Bcarbonate, grains Salicylic Acid and 1 minum Wine of Colchicum. Take one oe these tablets before each meal following it immediately with a glass of water. After each meal take one table spoonful of a preparation of l oz. Fluid Extract of Buchu. 1 dram Fluid Extract of Horse Kettle, 1 oz. Amet Cordial, L oz Fluid Extract of Liverwort and 14 ozs. water Any first-class pharmacy can compound these prescriptions. The treat ment, which should be continued for a month, Is reported to work wonders. even in cases that have resisted other medi- cines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18

abilities of homage of c. l. Ezell
 In the case of Hinton E. Carr vs. Lot Vines, Charles P. Jones was appointed guardian ad litem
 chancery Court Docket.
 The following docket is set in the chan cery court today:
 A. s. Cowan, trustee, vs. Ollie V. La cey, ct al; William Smith vs. D. J. Moors; II. l.. Badham vs. Corinne C.. Eborn; Forney Todd vs. Maggie Moore; Josephine Evans vs. Spencer Phillips; James A. Allen vs. Henry seige.
 The following suits were filed in the city court yesterday:
 ]. T. Mccullough, administrator of c. M. Mccullough, vs. Atlanta and Birming- ham Air Line Railway company. Plaintiff claims s2O0OO for death of intestate, all legged to have been fatally injured by the derailment of a locomotive.
 Julia Wesson, administratrlx of Louis Wesson, vs. Seaboard Air Line Railroad company. Plaintiff claims $1O,OOO damages for death of intestate, alleged to have been killed by locomotive near Weems station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
JAPANESE SOLDIERS FOR FRANCE Secret Agreement Applying to Euro.
 pean War-Great Britain Also.

St. Petersburg, May 17.-The Paris cor respondent of the Russ in a dispatch pub lished today announced that he had ob- tained information from authentic sources to the effect that the F'ranco-Japanese agreement now in course of negotiation will contain secret conditions applying to the eventuality of European war and binding Japan to place at the disposal of France 3ee.00o men, while the British will land contingent of 100000 to 15O,OM men. Great Britain and France, 1t is add ed, not only guarantee the inviolability of Japanese territory. but also engage to float several loans. The statements made are received with incredibility in diplo- matic circles here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
PRESIDENT ON OUTING.
Wife and Son Archie Go With Him to
 Virginia.

Charlottesville, Va. May 17-President and Mrs. Roosevelt and son Archie, are tonight at Pine Knot, Mrs. Roosevelt s country home in the southern part Of Albemarle county, where they will re- main until the middle of next week.
 The party arrived at North Garden, eleven miles south of here, at 2;N o'clock this afternoon and a few minutes later let for Pine Knot, which was reached at o'clock.
 Assistant Secretary to the President Latta returned to Charlottesville this afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Roosevelt are seeking thorough relaxation and outing.
 Archie has guns and fishing tackle and his terrier.
 Before leaving North Garden the Pres ident told railway officials: We've had most delightful trip. Nothing could have been nicer" t.
 During the stop here, the President said: "I have come down into Virginia. to spend a few days. am glad to see you all"
 The President expects to stay at Pine Knot until next Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
Hobson at TuscaIoosa.

Tuscaloosa, May 17.-(Special)-C Captain Hobson and his interesting party of ex- perts have arrived in the city They addressed large and enthusiastic gath ering in the city of Northport, Just across the river. this morning at Il o'clock The instruction and information that these men have been giving to the farmers over the district was no less appreciated here, and on his visit to the largest city of the district, Captain Hobson and the eminent gentlemen with him, are being awarded cordial reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
Terrorists Hold Up Railroad Office.

Warsaw, Russia, May 17.-A band of terrorists held up the city office of the Vistula railroad, on Pluga street, at 10 o'clock this morning, and got away with $5OOO after a severe fight, in which four persons were killed and nine wounded. The office was full of people at the time and soldiers were guarding the ap- breaches, but the terrorlsts attacked them with revolvers, killing two and injuring four of the guards, before they reached the place where the money was kept. Then, snatching up bag containing 5000, the man ran out of the office. The sol dlers fired a volley al the fleeing ter rorists, but only succeeded in hitting some bystanders, two of whom were killed and five wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
SHOT AT THE EMPEROR?
Pistol Fired at AutomobiIe-Later the
 Kaiser Passed

Berlin, May I.-According to the Nit tag Zeitung, what may have been an at tempt to shoot the Kaiser occurred in the neighborhood of Wiesbaden. Some one tired a revolver at a high power automo- bile running between the villages of Ehr- enheim and Hattersheim, but the bullet passed =harmlessly over the heads of the occupants Ten minutes later the Kaiser s car passed It is assumed that the per son who fired the shot mistook the first automobile for that of his majesty. A reward has been offered for the discovery of the shooter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
OPEN DANIEL BOONE
 FORT AT JAMESTOWN
Kentucky State Building Opened With Mrs. Craft as Hostess-Public
 Reception.

Norfolk. Va. May 11-The Kentucky state building on the Jamestown exposi- ton grounds, a reproduction of the Daniel Boone fort at what was Boones- vile, Madison, Ky. was today formally opened with Secretary c. C. ousley of the Kentcky state commission in charge. Mrs. Mary Hay Craft of Frankfort, ky, was the official hostess. assisted by Mrs. Gus ley. Swedish band, in native attire, was a special feature of the opening, which was without speech making. A public reception was held from Il to l o'clock.
 Secretary Ousley will remain permanent ly at the Kentucky public building and each of the Kentucky state commissioners will spend one month here.
 The logs for the construction of the building were shipped from that state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
RACE DOWN THE MISSISSIPPI
For Title to stoo,ooo Quarantine Sta
 ton.

New Orleans, May 17.-At day light to- day race down the Mississippi river to save the title to the $100,O00 Mississippi river quarantine station, which the Uni ted States government has agreed to buy from this state, ended at Point A La Hache, with a state official ahead of the man who has claims to this valuable land.
 Yesterday United States District Attor- ney Howe in New Orleans discovered that the deed to the land issued in 1888 to the state board of health, had never been registered at Point A La Hache, county seat of Plaquemine parish where the quarantine station is situated. Plaquemlne is difficult to reach, and when the error was found it was already too late to go there by train. So the state board of health chartered a tug and made the run late last night.
 Robert H White, who for several years has been preempting wild lands in the lower Mississippi delta, Is the man who had a claim on the quarantine property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
OBJECT ID STRING TED ID FRANCHISE EnsIey Men Decline Councils
 Proposition COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETS One Hundred Dollar Certificates of Stock VIII Be lssued-Bankers Visit the Steel clty-other
 EnsIey News.
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETS

Ensley, May 1L-(Special,)- "A street car line to Oakland and adjacent terri tory Is a growing necessity, but we do not feel justified in undertaking this im- proyement under the ordinance as amended by the committee and accepted by the council, hence We have declined the franchise as granted"
 This was the statement given out this morning by H. S. Meade, J. J Walker. B. R. Pegram and associates concerning the franchise granted them last night by the City Council to operate'a street rail- road from the business part of the city to the Bnsley South Highlands property, which lies beyond and fronts the pike road from Twenty-ifth street to Oakland. The franchise ordinance as passed prohibits the use of horses and steam as motive power and does not grant the privilege of using Avenue E for the proposed road. It is understood that these are the ob- jectionable features of the ordinance.
 The section of the city which the pro- posed car line is intended to reach is just now on the eve of great develop ment. The Ensley South Highlands com pand, in which John J. Walker the prom ment real estate man, Is heavily interested has long owned large holdings there. but the property has not been active for sey- eral years. This company has recently sold for consideration of $25, ,O00 forty acres of this property to the Atlas Land company, a corporation composed of Bir mingham parties, of whom Pegram and da tI,n tract of land lies between the South High lands subdivision and what is known as the "Ensley Farm,'' extending to Avenue l and Thirty-hrst street
 Tt is the intention of both the Ensley South Highlands company and the Atlas Land company" said MT. Walker this morning, Ito unite their forces in the development of their several holdings and share the expense of building the pro- posed car line, which will be owned, how ever, by separate corporation"
 The sale of the forty-acre tract to the Atlas Land company is of more impor- tance," continued MT. Walker, than the figures might indicate, since it brings out side capital to the city and interests men of importance in it's development. The property to be developed is as near. or probably little nearer the business part of the city and the various industries than any other highland property is beautiful ly situated for residence and there are no objectionable features between it and the city proper
 The route asked for the proposed car line Is from Twentieth street and Ave nues or to Thirteepth street thence to Avenue J, thence to Thirty y-flrst-street thence to Elm avenue and ending at Pop lar street. the center of the South High lands.
 The Ensley Land company has also be- gun the plotting of about 100 acres in that section of the city known as Ems ley Farm" and other property Just out side the city limits. being included in the tract
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

Jurors were discharged in both divisions of the circuit court early yesterday.
 The case of Charlie Gibson vs. Wallace Investment company in Judge Lanes di- vision. resulted in a. nistrial
 In the case of the Union Lumber com pany vs. Cefalu Dlasillis Construction company, a judgment was rendered for $s45.
 zena McMahan vs Charles A. Hassen, dismissed for want of prosecution.
 City Court.
 In the first division of the city court the case of Alonzo K. Arnold vs. Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron compahy, and the Southern Railway company, was con cluded and given to the jury as court adjourned.
 In the second division of the city court the jury in the case of J..sR. Holcomb vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company failed to reach verdict. N A mistrial was ordered
 The concluding arguments will be made this morning in the case of P. B. Young pro ami, vs. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company.
 In the third division of the city court in the case of Josie E. Johnson. adminis tratrix, vs. Sayre Mining and Manufact uring company, the jury returned a ver- dict for the defendant, under directions from the court.
 ". w Whatley vs. Birmingham Rail- wa Light and Power company dis missed. Patience Bailey vs. Louisville and Nash Will Railroad company dismissed In the equity division of the city court yesterday the following cases were dis missed: Emma Powell, vs. Lela Powell; A. H. Howze vs. R. w. Taylor; Magde- lene Green vs. Monroe Green.
 In the case of Fannie A. Prouty vs. W. G. Lunsford, ct al, decree sustain ing motion of complainant as to certain interogatories and overruling as to others. Louis Cocciola vs. Southern Co-Opera- tive Home Purchasing company On peti tion of Arthur W. Davis the receiver was ordered to cancel mortgage and return notes secured thereby to petitioner.
 John Vary vs. w A. Thompson, de- cree pro confesso against defendant.
 Goal City Coal and Coke company, de- cree pro confesso against the defendant. Criminal Court.
 In the first division of the criminal court yesterday the case of Curtis s. .Shugart was passed to this morning. The defendant is charged with violating the primary election law in connection with the loss of the Lewisburg box after the run-off election between Stiles and Higdon.
 The following convictions were had yes terday: Will Jackson, grand, larceny; Will Barlow, larceny from dwelling; Sam Da- wis, petty larceny; John Brown, larceny fro dwelling dwo cases); Sam B. Boy kin assault and battery with a weapon; Ja;..es Davenport, larceny from dwelling. Henry Beckham, charged with striking a negro woman with lighted lamp and r>tting her afire, was tried and his case given to the Jury.
 Chancery Court. In the ehancery court yesterday the fol- lowing cases were dismissed
 Thomas H. McBrobm vs. Lula Me- Broom; Jamie Arnold vs Isham Arnold; Charles S. Strong vs. Josetta Strong.
 A decree was rendered removing the dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
BOY SAVES BROTHER; IS KILLED BY TRAIN
14-YEAR-oLD SON OF J. c. STARR
 IS CRUSHED BY SOUTHERN PAS sENeER AFTER PITCHING LIT TILE BROTHER FROM THISTLE.

Dallas, Ga, May 17.-Hugh Starr, the 14-year-old son of J. c. Starr, of this place, was crushed to death by a South ern railway passenger train early today after rescung his little brother from 0 trestle. The boy, accompanied by his mother and little brother, were walking along the track when the train was heard. Young Starr seeing his brother some dis tance back on the trestle ran to him and made an effort to carry him off the trestle, but not having time to do so he pitched the little fellow to safety and was himself crushed to death by the train. The little boy had hls arm broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
MILLIONAIRE AMERICAN
Arrested, Charged With Cruelty to
 Peons In His Employ.

San Antonio, May 17.-A special from Vera Cruz says:
 Charged with subjecting peons in his employ to such cruelties that some of them died from the effects, H. Miller, g millionaire American, has been ar rested in the town of Acayucan, in this state, and is being held in jail pending investigation.
 Miller is general manager of the Mil Ter Plantation company and the San Juan Sugar company, in both of which concerns he Is heavily interested and which cover great area of land in the Acuayacan district.
 He threatens to make an interna. tional question of the matater of his arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
Club Discusses Buildino.

The commercial club held a called meeting tonight in the council chamber of the city hall with quite a good crowd in attendance. The main object of the meeting was the selection of a building lot and discussion and adoption of a plan of issuing certificates of stock or evidence of indebtedness to those mem bers of the club who agree to subscribe the amount necessary for the erection of a club building. 1t was decided that the certificates should be of the value of $100 each and non-interest bearing, to be re- tired by lot as the necessary revenue ac- crned. It is probable that lot on Nine teenth street between Avenues F and G will be purchased.
 President Jenison of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company has agreed to contribute slO0 to the club, and it is understood other corporations in- terested in and near Bnsley will do like wise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
Gasoline Stove Causes Fire.

The two-story frame building on the corner of Avenue c and Twenty-second street caught fire this afternoon about o'clock. and but for the prompt work of the fire department would have been completely destroyed. The fire was caused by the explosion of a gasoline stove on the second floor, which was occupied by laborers, one or two of whom had narrow escapes geeting out of the building. The lower floor was occupied by B. B. Bell and used as a saloon. The stock of whiskies, wines, cigars and beer was nearly all moved out of the building and saved. In fact little damage was dono to this part of the building, the flames being checked before reaching 1t. It is understood the damage is covered by insurance The building is owned by Dr E. T. Field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
No Pierce Change of Venue.

Austin, May 17.--Judge Brooks of today, oyerruled the motion for a change of venue asked by the defense in the case of the state of Texas vs. the Waters-Pierce Oil company on trial for violation of the antitrust laws of the state. The entire morning session was devoted to arguments. After the motion for change of venue was overruled both sides announced readiness for trial and pending the empaneling of a jury court was ad- journed until Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
WHEAT FLIES PAST
 THE DOLLAR MARK
CHICAGO PIT IN "BRAlNSToRMY" CONDlTloN-FLOO OF BUYING ORDERS SETS NEW RECORD FOR VOLUME OF BUSINESS.

Chicago, May 17.-Wheat options for July, September and December all fled up past the dollar mark today and stayed there to the close. with the pit in con dition which a local trader describes as "brainstorm."
 The erstwhie mythical dollar wheat be- ing a reality, prophecy took on new en- thusiasm and talked of $l.25 wheat It was this sort of talk, coupled with relter- ations of previous short crop predictions which brought a flood of buying orders into the market today and set new record for the volume of business done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18
Bankers Visit citx.

The members of the State Bankers as- sociation, one hundred and fifty strong came to Ensley this afternoon in three special cars, and were met by the re. ception committee of the Ensley commer- cal club and shown through the various industries of the city the steel mill, blast furnaces, rod mill, etc.
 John M. Martin Is i'll at his home on Avenue F and Twenty-second street.