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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24
Moreantown News Of Interesi

Morsantown News Of Interest,
Miss, Sadie Carlow gave recer.
ton at the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Carlow, on Friday
evening, in honor of Miss Pearl
Price, whose marriage will be one
of the events Of the coming social
season.
Guy Prichard,. Of Fairmont, was
here Saturday and Sunday and was
guest at the Phi Psi house. Mr..
Prichard. is preparing to begin the
practice of law in Fairmont. He has
formed partnership with Attorney
James A. Meredith.
Jack Berry, a University graduate,
who has been here for week or
more, left this morning for his home
in Wheeling. He gill go to Cambridge
Mass, Tuesday to begin a three
years course in law in Harvard Uni
versity.
Charles E. wayman, a University
graduate, now employed with the Fall.
mont Mining Machine Company at
Fairmont, was here Sunday for q
short vistt.-Morgantown New Do.
minlon.
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Coal Production
INTERESTING FACTS FURNISHED
BY THE U. S. GEOLOGICAL
SURVEY.

The following information concern.
ing coal production is furnished by the
u. S. Geological Survey:
So far as known, the first mention
of the occurrence of coal in the United
States is contained in the journal of
Father Hennepin, a Jesuit missionary,
who in 1897 recorded 'coleNmine" on
Illinois River near the present city of
Ottawa, III.
Coal was first mined in the Rich.
mond basin, Virginia, about 70 years
after Father Hennepins discovery in
Illinois, but the first records of pro-
duction from the Virginia mines were
for the year 1922, when, according to
one authority, $4,000 tons were mined.
Ohio probably ranks second in pri-
GRITTY of production, as coal was dis
covered there in 1855, by the records
OF production date back only to 1885.
The mining of anthracite in Penn.
sylvanfa began about 1890, and it is
said that IS tons were shipped to Co
lumbia, Pa, in 1907. Reports of the
anthracite coal trade are usually be-
gun with the year 1920, when SG5 tons
Zone for each day of the year, werc
shipped to Philadelphia from the Lee
high region. Before this, however, in
1914, a shipment of % tons was made
from Carbondale, also to Philadelphia.
1t is probable that the actual produc-
ton prior to 1920 was between $500
and 1900 tons.
More than so per cent of the total
production Of coal in the United
States from 1914 to the close of 1906,
or S,54OOOo,OOO tons, was mined in
Pennsylvania. The anthracite produc-
ton in that State amounted to 1854,
9O6,OO9 tons, and the bltumlnous out
put was 1,685,s2e,Os2 tons. Illinois
ranks second, with a total production
Of 5a4.551,16s tons, and Ohio third
with 4Bd6e6sss tons. West Virginia,
although not coming into existence as
a separate stste until 1858, ranks
fouSth, With a total prediction IN :
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posed to be the master OF the SUM- the
latter being looked upon as feminine
The marriage ceremony is one Of the
most gorgeous imaginable, according
to the Chinese. Their word alone
must be taken, as no American is per-
mitted to enter the place where the
ceremony is performed. 1t is one OF
the most sacred as well as Oldest ira
ditional ceremonies Of the celestials,
and is observed each year.
The holiday celebration will con-
tinue dntil the latter part Of the week
and VIII include much teasting and
many peculiar Celestial rites, The
event is the baner celebration OF the
year for the Chinese, and pEeparations
for 1t have been going on for weeks.
Many Of tie chinese Wishing to par
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24
Surprise For Miss RsdIo.

Miss Lilly RediS was given a de-
lightful surprise party last evening at
her home on Locust avenue by nun
beriof her friends. A pleasant even
ing was spent at various diversions
and tempting refreshments were
served. The guests present were
Misses Sadie Lloyd, Eva Compiler,
Florence Roster, Fanny Collins, Jes-
sic snider Mayme Kennedy, Mamie
Very, Dena Knight, oma Musgrave,
Esta Crowl, Messrs. Jess Lynch, Fred
Irwin, Ch2s, Peddicovd, James Ken
nedy, George Patton. c. E. Robinson,
Guy HAWKINS, Wright Mason and Alya
Hail.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24
THE VIRGINIAN'S
MAl1lIN5TON BUREAU.

Of the political machinery Of the
State. The Normal Schools ought to
train teachers. The public schools
Of this State need trained teachers
worse than anything else. A trained
teacher from a Normal School should
have credit for what he has done.
Let them take a thorough course in
at the Normals and then
give them certificate to teach in the
State. The cry all over the State is
for trained teachers. Make it an OBJ
ject to be a teacher. There is plenty
Of good material. The young men
and women Of West Virginia will sup,
ply the demand II the State will give
them the inducement.
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Left For School.

Misses Irene and Martha Hutchin.
son left last night for Baltimore, Nd
where they viii enter the Hannah
Moore School for girls. They were ac-
compnnied to Baltimore by their fath.
err, Mr.. NJ H.. Hutchinson. Misses
Viola and Katharyn Elliott, Katharyn
Burns and Jane Jackson, of Parkers-
burg, will be among the West Yirgir-
ians at the Moore school.
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rFraaE & tonne, correapondent.)

ftanB CLINE; Cores ondent.l
MsANSiSGTO ON. Sept "a. All the
country schools Of Warrington dis
irict wiiIopsn the nrst Monday in os-
tobe s under the district superip-
tendent hey all begin at once SO as
to carly Tie course Of study and have
The examinations Uniform and keep
Them an moving together. This is
50 sea al Improvement over the old
stem tha Ne now wonder why We
held on the Old system SO long.
~ ate Glad that there will be
some asitatton as to the place the
Normal sehools should have In our
school system. We are heartily in
favor 81 making the normal schools
mean something to the educational
system Of the state and then give
tlien credit Tor what they do. Thel:
mission formerly was to train teach
egs. ana this IS the only reason they
were established but some years ago
they departed from it and people lost
fa8h IN them and they became part
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24
Birthday ceIebratlcn.

In honor of the 18th anniversary Of
his birth, delightful surprise party
was given Mr.. Coleman Fleming last
evening at his home on Coleman ave.
nue.. Mr.. Fleming, who is one of the
best known citizens of the city, was
absent from his home in the afternoon
and on returning home at about FIVE
O'Clock, found about twenty of his
friends and relatives gathered at the
home to celebrate the anniversary.
An elegant dinner was served to the
guests and a delightful evening was
spent.
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newly.made iatherein.aw q the once

newly.made tathersinllaw Of the once
famous little Jockey IS n siiavaukea.
HIS first mint Il his danehseFs matrl'
monial intentions wss RECEIVED last
Friday night IN Immediately wired
her In a vain attempt % stop.she mar
rage
II am afraid haven't sueeeeaed
he said. ans r'and Sloan has
cleaned III about 100000 o. stocks,
aud At tie race and thal be has
q $4,000 spe iiioa sFeted him on the
condition thai lie married cult the rae
Is and sltls down
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24
Ered,.


Life doesn't seem the same to Us
Since Frrda went away.
We tpl'i about Il every night
And also every day.
The kitchen seems a cs.c2:!cSs places
We hate to luln the knob
And look Into that l3acsoTle waste
Since Frcda yoOmpcd her yrb. b.
Wa miss our Freda dreadtuGJ.
In fact, fer her We pine.
Her English was distressing, but
Her breakfast rolls |"rC fine.
And now We sit and think OF her,
And in our throats a sob
or sorrow rises Mt the thought
That Freda yoomped her yoh.
She won't come back. She's married
now.
She thinks she's better OF,
Perhaps she Is, At any rateS
It does no good to soon.
But every time We think OF her
Our sad hearts, give a throb.
It makes difference In our house
Since Freda yOomped her yob.
-SoInerville Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24
Executive Board Meeting.

The Executive Board Of the wo.
mans Club, composed of the officers
and department chairmen Of the club.
met ais morning to transact busl-
ness relative to the opening Of the
club year. Two vacancies on the
board caused by resignation of the
members we're filed and routine bust
ness transacted. The personnel of
the Executive Board for the coming
year is as follows:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24
Moon and Sun
WILL BE MARRIED ACCORDING TO
CHINESE cusToMs-cELEeRA.
TON THIS WEEK.

Saturday night marked the com.
mencement Of the celebration Of The
Celestial New Year that is to be
marked with a demonstration Of seS.
eral days duration. The particular
feature Of the celebration win be the
ceremony known is the marriage q
the moon and thesuns
Among the chiHsss the moon is.sup.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24
Ia Henor 81 Miss HeIstron1.

Misses Jennie and Allie Fleming
win entertain a number Of friends this
evening at their home on Fairmont
avenue in honor Of Miss Hilda Hell
strom who leaves soon for Baltimore
where she expects to locate. The
guests Will include the members Of
the yigilant Kings Daughter Circle
OF which Miss Helsrom g an active
member.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24
.Thimble Club Meeting.

IA csiied neeting 81 the sicliian
Thimble Club win be held on Thurs.
day afternoon at two O'clock at the
home Of the president, Mrs. ]. B. Lev
eIle. on Merchant street, All mem
bers are urged to be present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24

ticipate in the celebration are going
to Pltsburg. There a great demon
stratlon is being held at the Chinese
temple.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24

JolllHe,s Fall Opening Of Millinery
suits, Coats, etc, Thursday ssptsm'
Der 2sth. See later papers for par
tleulars.
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JoIIlffe's Fall Opening Of Millinery.
suits, Goats, etcs Thursday, septem.
her 2sth see later papers for par.
tIcuIars.
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Z
PresIdent Thomas u. FieHS
list vice Presidents Mrs. AZ 4 Ieh:
man
( I'd vice President-Mrs. George ..
Miller
Recording Secretary Miss villa
Hart Butcher. n
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. Tus'
ca Norris.
DEPARTMENT Superintendent.
Mpslc-Mrs. j. NJ Black.
Literature-Mrs. George DeBolt,
Arts and Crafts Mrs. j. Edwin Rob.
inson,
clyics-AIrs. F, E. Nichols.
Domestic Science Mrs. E. c. Jones.
Juyenlle-Mrs. George T. Watson,
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ieliistes Fai Opening Of Millinery
suitsi coats ETC. Thursday sePtsn
ber 25th. see later papers Tor par
tieulars
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years of SS6,1O6,956 tons. Alabama
comes fifth, with 15O,4S2,S5 tons, and
Maryland sixth, with 42,O7S,S2O tons.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24
Politics WARMING up.

During the soldiers reunion there
was considerable hustling around By
the different candidates for the politl-
cal nominations to be made a year
hence. 1t looks like long race, but
It seems. to be in the air and the po-
litical pot is beginning to boil. 1t will
be well to remember that in the po.
litical equation Of this county, Man
nington district will have to be con-
sldered.
2. F. Davis, who is a candidate for
clerk of the County Court, was here
during the reunion greeting his old
friends and making new ones, Mr..
Davis is very popular in this district.
1T seems to be the impression here
that Mr.. Davis is entitled to this Office
as he has long been faithful party
worker, and was always ready to do
his part, when the odds were all
against the party.
Fred W. Bartlett and C. E. Bonwell.
who attended the races at Columbus,
Ohio, have returned.
Capt. o. P. Jollifre, of Morgantown,
was here attending the soldiers re.
union and visiting relatives. He Is
eighty years old but he marched with
the veterans and seemed young again.
Capt. A. N. Prlchard is home from
Mt. Lake Park.
The strangers here last Saturday
were astonished at the number Of
children in the public school. 1t has
been said that the people are leaving
the city, but II this is true they are
not taking the children as there are
more children in school this year than
ever before.
Mrs. ]. A. Jolllffe, of Littleton, WHO
has been very III for some time, is
slightly improved at this time.
H. W. Hildreth, who has been sick
with typhoid fever is able to be out.
Mrs. E. W. Congleton, who is in
Cooks Hospital, where she underwent
a severe operation, has been suffer.
ing from pleurlsy for several days but
is now much better.
The game Of ball to-day between the
Athletics and the Wheeling league
team will attract large crowd, The
Athletics have a strong line up and
will give them good game.
Whether or not we will have the
new pottery depends on the people of
this district. The development Of this
town is a matter of interest to every
man in the surrounding district II
the town grows and is prosperous, the
people will have a good demand at a
fair price for what they raise. This
is mattsr Of vital Importance to the
farmers and gardeners. Gentlemen,
are you taking an interest in it?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24
FOR SALE

FOR SALE Moving picture show,
equipped revolving opera chairs. Edl'
SON machine. Best location In town
q seven thousand. Reason for selling,
owner must change climate on account
~ wife's health. Call on or write
% Irollick and Reynolds, Canal Doy.
a, O! 2t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24
FORI RENT

ron RENT s furnished rooms, 2 i
Jackson street, over clayton's Meat
Market Apply T. B. clayton, up
stairs, same building. 9s-6t
For rem Two seven room hous.
es corner Virginia avenue and Sixth
street. "A. j. Stone. q
FoB RENT-Basement room under
Iamous store. Apply Wyer & Mason,
seq Main I8IEI.l street 1
son REN a few choice once rooms
Il the new Peoples Bank building.
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FFssh oystsFs a RoSbis.
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opFogEp MARRIAoE % SLOAN.

Father Of Jockeys Bride Tried u
Vain to stopWeddins,
MILWAUKEE Wis Sept, %
Julia sand on needed the wislle q!
her father. telegEaphea y her Friday
night she would notnoW be tie wife
ii NOD sloan Albert ssckett tie
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24
Fall Dress Goods
GREATEST VARIETY IMAGINABLE

Now that you have finished reading the fashion papers ls
it E %e Se material all in the eoo at the price YOU
want to pay. .s.on an. 1; stock:
M IN white black tan brown garnet cardinal navy, copei
hagan blue, royal green s,a mode and PINK SOC
In navy green, red brow anu Ulac 5Oo n 81 80 yd
Voiles black and colors 49, ~ 90 I'd.
plain Broadcloths, 46 inches y. :. .
In navy, brown, red, black and. green.
SAMPLES SENT FOR THE ASKING
nApr1EY a SON j. NJ. HARTLEY g son.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24

Wan JEp position by middle aged
man IS Yatchman or any inside work.
Addfess this Office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24

FOR s. Tailor machine and tail
eFing outfit. Must sell at once. Ap'
pls Mrs. Platt's, $40 Locust ave-
hue: Il
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FOR SALE Hosae ard lot, Jeffet-
son meet one block iscin courthouse,
la IS font by 100 feet. For terms
and price apply, chas. A. Miller,
pnssille w. Va Packing Dept
Rstnsstle Mfg. Co,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24

FOR sAEE-small house on nice siz.
ed lot at reasonable price. Inquire at
West yifginian office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-24

WANTED "a hired girl at once at L.
E. Fcrtless, iii Gutfey street, First
Rard. u
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9ANIEp-Roomers, or boarders. Ap-
MY ~ ltt Gahsy street tt
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NEAFl.s.IISEI;..D

WANTED Girl for general house
work small family and good wages.
Apply s07 Benoni avenue tt
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-.a--r = ! ON ]. M. HARTLEY . SON ] y. HAR1
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-17
BASEBALL IS
AM INDUSTRY
And II Costs as Much to 0per-
ate as Big Business
Interests

The season Of 1905 was a notable one in
baseball Values assembled to such a height
that only well-hnanced concern may
now pose as baseball owner, as was
shown by the sale OF tho Boston Nation
ais franchise, George Dewey foHlSlng over
s275.oOO.
At no time during the history Of the
great American sport were such princoly
salaries and such phenomenal prices paid
for good players. the deals involving the
shifts of ICY" Seymour, 'suilSo" Sham
non. Jack Taylor, and prices offered for
such players as Young Cyl Young, Tim
Jordan other stars being more numerous
and far higher than any recorded On ma
ior league baseball, with the exception OF
Isolated cases such as Mike Kelley and
@ few others.
There was a surprising ondeayor ON
the part of big league managers TO cor
raj the best players Ia the game Money
was no object. The SKIN OF the player was
sought to strengthen the team All along
the line, from the majors down to the
minors money was freely used Tor the
procuring Of slSillfui players. All this
enormous outlay of money surely had a
meaning Baseball to-day is one OF the
big industries Of America. AS much money
Is yearly invested In the pastlme and as
much revenue Is derived from the sport as
accrucs from some Of the important bust
ness interests Of America
/ Just how much money is tied up IN
baseball az present how much IL takes IN
and pays out and what the salary lists of
the country amount TO- Il Is impossible ITO
say, but the figures run high. Take the
big leagues which are at the top Of the
list Rough estimates place the averago
salary list OF the clubs at close 10 $1,000.
n year. IL this is true Il means that the
sixteen clubs ia tho two leagues spend
something like s6iO0OO q year In paying
salaries to players alone. This does not
include the money spent for the purchase
Of players which will come close to aver.
aging $4,000 alone. That means 100000
What It costs 20 run a park during
game 1t IS hard 10 say, but gatelSeeper'
end park employees usually run up a good
figure, outside OF incidentals. In addition
to this there is tround rent TO be consid
cred and interest TO be made on siand
and fixtures. one hundred and fifty dhous
and dollars IS a. low estimate on Tho
amount each club IS Incorporated at, and
taking everything into consideration. tn
financial end Of the game in either tn
American or the, National league cuts int
the Sl.OO00O0 morlS.
Baseball never experienced a more sue
cessful regime, and It is safe 20 say thu
following years viii witness the colder
era OF the game. Magnates and public arr
beginning to cry for pennant winners, an,
the public's desire for this great honor
, is goading the baseball owners the coun
try over TO greater effort IN tho way O
securing the best talent on the market
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-17
BASEBALL.

Baseball talk is becoming enthusiastic
an encouraging sign.
Manager stahl, of the Boston Americans
has sold Jack Hayden. the former York
outnelder to the Rochester Eastern
League club.
Pittsburg has signed outhelder Ander-
son, Of South Bend. He batted for BIO and
nelded .996 in the Central League.
The spring series between the Athletics
and Philles will start on March %, Good
Friday. There will be ten games played
and the dates win alternate.
Cincinnati has traded Chick Frazer
for outnelder Gessler Of the Chicago Ma
tlonals
Altoona IS the only Trl-state club that
will train below tho Mason and Dixon line.
Manager Arthur Irwin has completed ar
rangements for his team ito train at Nor
tinsburg, w. Va.
The two men who did such remarkable
execution in the worlds championship
series for Comiskey's men-Walsh, Of wet
BAH fame and Altrock, the left handler
do not appear so prominently in the aver
ago as they did last year.
President johnson will probably instruct
his umpires next season 70 follow the
method of announcing strikes during the
worlds championship series whenever a
strike is declared the umpire raises an
arm high in the cir; when he makes no
move. Of course a BAN IS called.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-17
WITH THE SPORTSMEN
FITZ NEVER WAS
THE ONE WANTED
Tommy Burns Press Agent
Wants a Good Opponent
and Suggests Hart

This Tommy Burns-Robert Fitzsim-
mons talk has ended almost before it
was well begun. There were few who
seriously thought that any such match
would be made or conid be pulled off IN
Philadelphia, and now comes the word
that Fitz is not even considered.
The Washington Club stin talks OF a
match with Burns, but comes along
with some conversation about finding
a good heavyweight opponent for the
young Canadian.
There are plenty OF eligibles, but it
does not seem 20 be the intention to
find anything but a soft mark, for in
lieu Of old Fitz the name Of Marvin
Hart has been mentioned. No match
OF any kind has been made, but for
press agent reasons there win surely
be plenty said and contradicted before
the depesters are through with the
latest yolp.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-17
BASKETBALL GAME

Two basketball teams OF the Whining
ton Friends School played an interesting
game yesterday. The teams were Hign
School Glass and Glass A, the latter wine
ming after an exciting same by the score
of lS to 6. The losers team work was fair
~ good but they could not locate the
basket. Hofecker, Carpenter and Lindsay
performed well. The lineup follows
High School. A. Class.
Hutton .. O.. forward .... ......BaNter
Hcnecker
Cam. ..... .. forward o.. ......Lindsay
Lynn see. ..........centre Brown (Capt)
Robinson &c. .....defense ... ....Iionecker
Dean Burns ....dofense Brown. Carpenter
Field goals, Baxter, 2; Cam, /; Lindsay,
3: HofeclScr, /; Lynn. .; fouls; Brown. L
Fifteen-minute halves. Time-keeper, Iati-
mer; referee, Dempster.