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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

The New York Morning Telegraph
says that the title Man of the Hour
has been copyrighted 81 times, as
Brady & Grismer have found in re-
search at Washington. There were
in the lot IA one-act plays. three light
operas and tragedy in verse, and the
pieces counted among their heroes as
"the man Of the hour" from real lie
William Jennings Bryan, Eugene Debs.
Admiral Dewey, Johann Most and Lord
Roberts.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12
Roosevelt id
Harvest Field
DROPS STATE AFFAIRS TO HELP
PITcHFoRK HAY.

Shakes HAMS Al Round With Farm.
ers and, oisresardins White Suit
and Phone Calls from Secretary
Loeb, Helps Load and Unload Two
Wagons Full Of Hay-WiIes His
shir and Says He Enloys-To Call
Again and Help Finish Gathering
the Crops.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

81 thought you said your son was
proficient in three languages?"
He is. He can talk stage slang,
baseball slang and siang."-Chlcago
RecOrd-Herald.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Miss Bayonne whipple, the leading
woman of The Ninety and Nine" is
trying to bow to fate as gracefully as
Miss Pbebe Davies. Miss Davies has
spent a large part of her professional
career with way Down East" and
Miss Whipple has played the leading
role in "The Ninety and Nine" for Eve
years, and is cast once more for tn.
same part.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12
IN THE BEST OF HUMoa.

Man-Why did you pull that poor
boys ear?
Boy was only holdin' Of tie was
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Inquirer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Seven cities were claiming Homer
dead.
That's nothing" asserted John D.;
"look how many want me living
Sadly the poet smote his bloOmiR'
lyre.-New York Sun.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

1t was intended that the play by
George Ade for Ezra Kendall would be
produced in San Francisco the last NJ
this month; but to have every detail
perfect the premiere has been post
poned till the actor reaches Seattle,
about a month later.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

A Denver court holds that 1t Is
cruelty on the part of husband not
to kiss his wife every day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

is thinking of you?
Mrs. Smith-Yes. He thinks ot me,
and that's why he stays away
Judge.
Foote Llghte-Did he get call last
night?
Miss Sue Brette-Yes, several
Foote Lighte-Curtain calls?
Miss Sue Bre:te-No; cat calls
Yonkers Statesman.
"Wnat makes you think that Tim
Minis is Ideally married."
Because one day when he invited
me to dinner We were late and she
merely asked whether the home team
won" Washington Star.
Mr.. FIatdwell (hIs first Atlantic
voyage)-Do you know, Mary, that
this ship burns 400 tons Of coal every
day?
Mrs. FlatdwelI-WIlliam Henry
have you been letting the ianitor stun
you with any sucn fairy tale as that:
Puck.
a have no money" the man com
planned.
"You have been given" responded
Jupiter. "a sense OF humor instead
ITO what end?"
THAT you may enjoy watching thost
who haye."-ChIcago News.
paw, why does man have to buy
a license when he wants to get mar
ried?"
Because, my son, the lawmakers
long ago recognized the general prln
cIple shat it is easier to make a mar
give up his coin when he wants Il
marry somebody than It is at any 9th
er period of his llfe."-chlcago Trl
bune.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Mrs. Jones-Do you feel that when
your husband is away from home he
is thinking of you?
Mrs. Smith-Yes. He thinks Ot me,
and that's why he stays away
Judge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Try a West vlrgtnlau want nd.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

About one.third of the land in the
Mexican state of Durango is held by
So men. One estate covers 100000
acres.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

The Desert Of Sahara is within few
hundred square miles of the size OF
the United States.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

"The Yankee Tourist" with Ray.
mond Hitchcock as the star, opens in
New York next month. In the com.
pany are Flora zabelle.. Helen Hale,
Herbert cawthorne, chorus of so,
a band of Greek musicians and Con.
80 dance.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

The loftiest city in the world Is Pas
co. in Peru. 1t is 1925 feet above
the sea.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

The inventor OF eau de cologne was
an Italian-Giovanni Farina. He Of
fered vainly to sell his recipe for 49,
$50 in 1898, but few years ago it
was sold by his heirs for 100000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12
The Secret of

~ a west vlrgintan v,nt ID.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12
THE STAGE

< Laura Nelson Hall is playing the
leading part in @The Three Of Us"
IN Chicago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Arnold DAILY has the American rights
20 a comedy by George Egerton. call.
ed 4His wife's Family and is nego-
tiatng for the English rights also, as
he!wishes to present the play in Lon
don.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Henry Blossoms play. Miss Phil
ura, which may be used by Elsie jan
ice. IS a drama of New England life.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Working women in the fruit fields
of California will henceforward work
only eight hours a day instead of work
ing from sunrise to sunset, as they
have hitherto done.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Wisconsin sent nearly 100000 men
to the Civil Var out of population
Of about 100000, almost one.seventh
Of the entire people OF the State. OF
these over 1900 died, or about one
eighth.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Jerome K. Jerome is writing a play
for David wardeld. in which the actor
viii appear as worker in the Sums
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Gladys Henson, who was with "The
Spoilers" last year, win be the lead
ipg woman with E. H. sothern next
season. She issfrom Atlanta and is
very young.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

One of the most valuable relics Of
the great hunter, Daniel Boone, is his
powder horn, which is now in the pos
session of Charles C. shanks, resi-,
dent of Claysyille, Ind.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

The most difficult part Of the coal
dust problem is to discover what ele'
ments must necessarily be present in
a coal to make the dust dangerous.
Some experiments have been carried
on with this end in view, but the re.
suits obtained have not been enlighten'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

Agnes Scott, a young Washington
girl, is making a hit in vaudeville in
\ playIet by herself, called "The Red,
Red Rose
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

The United State Is coming annual
Iy about $3OO,OOO.OOO In gold; Great
Britain nearly s6O,OOO,OOO; Australasia
a little more than Great Britain;
France about s85,OOO,OOO; Germany
about s25,OOO,OOO, and Japan, more
than sSOOOO,OOO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-12

The fish population of the Nile is
said to present a greater variety than
that of any other body OF water. An
expedition sent from the British MI.
scum not long ago secured 5000 specI'
mems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
NOTABLE INCIDENT.
Feature of First Service in Arlington's
Confederate Section

At the first services held at the con-
federate section in Arlington cemetery. in
1903. under the auspices Of the Charles
Broadway Rouss Camp. /. c. V. of this
city, a tribute was paid to the unknown
Union dead as follows:
r The most touching feature Of the days
celebration occurred Immediately after
the ceremonies at tie confederate plot.
where the spectators assembled about the
tomb of the unknown Union dead and
placed beautiful shield made of i'm
morteles. around the supports of which
was a mass of fresh-cut flowers. The
shield was of white ground. with mar
gin of red and edge of yellow. In
scribed within the shield in blue letters
was the following extract from the ad-
dress of the late President Mckinley, at
Atlanta. Ga. December. 1898: In the
spirit of fraternity and below this the
words. From confederate veterans, June
It'll, 1903 This shield was a tribute by
confederate veterans in recognition and
appreciation of President Mckinley's
kindly expression: The time has now
come in the evolution of sentiment and
feeling, under the providence of God.
when in the spirit of fraternity we should
share with you in the care of the graves
of the confederate soldiers. The serv-
ices here were conducted by Commander
|
way Rouss Camp. L. c. v. of Washing
ton. d. c. In placing the shield on the
tomb of the unknown dead DR.. Lewis
| made a short address. He said
My comrades and friends: At this
sacred spot, in this solemn hour upon
the duty which we are here to perform,
first let each one bow in silent prayer to
the Supreme Being. beseeching forgive
ness for our individual transgressions.
and continuance of His blessings upon
this country of our fathers-this land
of freedom. Let us pray And. contin-
uing. he said My friends. we are as
Sembled for the performance OF fraternal
duty toward those who long ago. equally
with us. dearly loved liberty and left
home and kindred and died for it's sweet
sake While we then strove for liberty
against each other, we dre all one now,
and this land of liberty is our love. And
on this occasion it is fitting to recall
the fraternal language of our beloved
President. William Mckinley, which came
SO fervently from his loving and pa
triotic heart. and which is % highly ap-
preciated by the southern people. You
have just heard the speech read at the
confederate section by our comrade.
Judge John V. Wright of Tennessee and
| 1t need not be repeated except that noble
| utIerance: The time has now come, un-
spirit of fraternity we should share with
you in the care of the graves of the
confederate soldiers
Now, therefore. in the spirit of fra
ternty, we place this floral token at this
more than usually pathetic tomb of the
unknown Union dead. regarding them as
the representatives of all the Union
dead, and through them thus make
known to all their comrades throughout
this broad land the spirit which ami
mates us. In this spirit. therefore, this
memorial floral shield of brotherly love
Is now unveiled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
ROYAL ARCANUM.
National, Ouray and Capitol Councils
Pay Fraternal Visit.

A large delegation of officers and members
OF National. Ouray and Capitol councils of
the Royal Arcanum of this city paid a fra
ternal visit to Oriental Council Monday
evening last for the purpose of hearing the
report of the. representatives from the Dis
trict to the Supreme Council of that order.
Messrs ]. Ed Swaine and John D. Bddis
After witnessing the comforting of the
degree of the order on several candidates
Messrs. Swane and Biddis submitted a re-
port of the proceedings of the thirteenth
session of the Supreme Council and were
the recipients of congratulations on their
comprehensive showing as to the condition
of the order.
Under the heading OF good of the order,
Grand Regent VIM. W. Phase and the re-
gents of the respective councils present
spoke encouragingiy of the progress mani
tested. and on the conclusion of the ad-
were served.
honored the District of Columbia by unani-
mously re-electing Mr.. Claude r. Zappone
a member of the committee on council
work. Mr.. Zappone Is member of L.s-
trio: Council of this city.
The next session of the Supreme Coun-
Gil of the Royal Arcanum will be held ir
May next, in Chicago. ILL.,, the home CITY
Robert Van Sands. He is expected to visit
this city in the near future.
Tuesday evening last Ouray Council of
the Royal Arcanum gave a musical enter
talnment and dance at Pythian Temple.
which was largely attended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
WINNERS OF BLUE RIBBONS
CLOSE OF THE HORSE SHOW AT
PHILADELPHIA.
Sweepstakes Cup for Best Exhibit Of
Three Entries Won by Will
liam H. Moore.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. June 1.-The
Sweepstakes cup, for the best exhibit of
three horses. the property of one exhibitor
at the Philadelphia horse show. was won
today by William H. Moore of New York,
with Pride O. Prides. Menela and Forest
King. the latter veteran blue ribbon win
ner. Nala Lord Burleigh and Lord Brook,
exhibited by the Avondale Farm of Rye,
n. Y. received the reserve ribbon. Another
feature of the closing day was the jump
ing of c. L. Lewis Crackajack. who took
the bars at seven feet. The blue ribbon
winners were:
not exceeding ID hands nches-Don: exhibitor,
Miss Elizabeth Holmes, Pttsburg.
exceeding Il hands inch. three years old over,
shown before carriage-Lady Dilham; Avondaie
Pair Of roadsters and best appointed turnout
Preferred and Referred; f. T. Stotesbury. Phia-
dephia.
Punies In harness over ~ hands Inches and not
exceeding ID hands inches. shown before an APP
propriate carriase-Lady Ecclese; Evnndaie Farm
Pair of horses in harness. - hands and not
or phaeton-Laughing Water and Chisftain; Avon
H. eatherbo. New York city.
Horse in harness dealers class horse over IA
eta; Lehman Strauss. New York:
Horse in, In harness. over 10 hands-Prde o'Prides.
4,
Hackneys or half breed hackheys under Is hands
l inch by registered hackney slrc-Hiidred; Miss
f.. II. Bedford. Elm Villa. Green's Farms Conn.
Qualified hunters. heavyweights- West
chester Farm West Orange n. J.
Horse in harness. champion class. open to horses
not exceeding 10 hands inches-Forest King;
William ii. Moore, New York city.
Saddle horses. ladies'. ii hands ; inches to II
hands = MISUNDERSTANDING Rufus l.. Patterson, New
York city.
Saddle horses, champion class open only TO
horses not exceeding Is hands = inches Durham;
Rufus l.. Patterson New York.
Horses In harness, champion class. open only to
horses exceeding II hands . lDcbes-Dr Selwank;
Reginald Vanderbilt. New York.
Roadsters and best appointed turnout-Preferred;
f. T. StOtesbury. Philadelphia.
Horses in harness. sweepstakes. cup for the best
exhibit of three horses II hands inches over,
the property of exhibition Pride OIrides:
Mepea and Forest King: William H. Moore, New
York.
Saddle horses, champion class. open only to
horses exceeding l. hands fnchGs-Aazar.
Hunters, champion class. acknowledgement:
Westminster Farm. West Orange. y j.
Hunters. champion class. middleweight-
Raven; Thomas ]. Feroe. West Orange. y. J.
Hunters. champion class. heavyweight
Frost; Westminster Farm. West Orange, y. J.
Tha best hunter-1aconitr, Westchrstcr Farm,
West Orange, n. j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
Anacostia and Vicinity.

The final session of the jury that has been
sitting at the city hall taking testimony of
the property owners and others concerning
the matter of the condemnation of the
ground necessary to build an approach to
the new Anacostia bridge by the extension
northward Of Monroe street. as already
decided upon. was held last Wednesday,
In the meantime the Commissioners of the
District have taken up the question of the
construction of the steel viaduct across the
freight line Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road. which will form part of the south
ern approach to the bridge, and have called
for proposals for doing the work
Frank L. Packard, an architect of Ohio
accompanied by delegation of six Ohoans
among whom were DR.. Russell Of the board
of trustees of the hospital at Massillon and
Mr.. Shier of the state board of charities
visited the Government Hospital for the
Insane last Friday on tour of inspection
with a view of utilizing some of the ideas
obtained there in their state. The state has
decided to construct hospital for the
criminal insane.
Work has been commenced on the i'm
provements to the exterior of ST Teresa g
Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
PLANNING FOR THE SUMMER.
Summer Camp and Cruise by Y. M.
c. A. Members

Plans of the Y. NJ. c. A. for providing
entertainment for the members who will
remain in the city for the greater part of
the summer are being announced and they
include a summer camp on the South river
at Annapolis. a cruise to the jamestown ex-
position and around Chesapeake bay and
tennis tournaments and other outdoor
sports.
The camp on the South river. near Chesa-
peake bay at Annapolis will be opened late
in June. and Will then be occupied by the
members of the boys department for
eral weeks Last year the BOYS branch
went into camp there and it proved to be
exceedingly attractive outing place.
1t will be made larger this year. About
July 10 the boys will return to the city,
and ii will then be used a. mems camp
ing place. 1t will accommodate about thirty
or forty in all. and special provisions will
be made. it is declared. to accommodate
those who wish to spend Saturday and Sun
day there. There Will be boating. canoeing.
fishing. base ball. running. campfires and
other features of camp life.
Plans have also been completed for a
summer cruise for twenty association mem
berS on the SlOop Marie. The boat VIII
leave Annapolis July 10. and will cruise for
a couple of days on the waters of Chesa-
peake bay. putting into port at the James
town exposition. There the party will spend
three days more. After being out about
ten DAYS the boat will conclude the cruise
at Annapolis. On the trip, II is announced
members of the party will be given instruc-
ton in the methods of steering and hand
ling the sails. and regular watches Will be
kept shipboard.
The announcement made yesterday added
incidentally that the commissary depart
men will be completely managed. The camp
and cruise will be in the general charge of
William Jessop. G. +. Beckett and Phil NJ
kemon. association secretaries. and they
have already planned special features.
The tennis courts are being largely used by
members of the association. and bulletin
is posted in the building every day indicat-
ing the condition of the courts. The new
courts on Lamont street, Mt. Pleasant
have been put in excellent condition and
are being used by members living in the
locality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
A NEW Y. M. C. A.
IN FREDERICK, MD.


Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK. Md. June 1.-The corner
stone Of Fredericks new Y. NJ. {. A. build
ing was laid recently with imposing cere-
monies The exercises were under the aus
pices of the Masonic order. and were Wit
messed by a large crowd. The stone was
laid on the northeast corner of the building
by Ira l.. Miller. worshipful master OF Co.
lumbia Lodge. From a point within arm
length of the home of the order he directed
the pouring of corn. wine and oil on the
surface OF the stone.
Sealed In it's center. in addition to local
newspapers, a number Of coins and matters
of historical interest about Frederick, was
copy of the Baltimore Sun of May 16.
1907; "A Young Mans Plea. by the Bentz-
town Bard of the Baltimore Sun; the char
ter. constitution and bylaws of the Young
Mems Christian Association: bylaws or the
Masonic order. the constitution Or the
Young Women'S Christian Association of
the Womans College and the Maryland
School for the Deaf and history OF Fred
erick City by Major z. Y Goldsborough.
After the cornerstone had been laid Rev
William e. Iampe, a returned missionary
from Japan Of the Evangelical reformed
Church delivered an address.
NJ G. J-rner made mastery address, in
which he congratulated the people of Fred
erick upon the magnificent building that
was being erected. Mr.. Crner re1erreu 10
the work accomplished by the people or
Baltimore in raising S.SO,OW for new Y
NJ. c. A. home. That amount. he said. was
given by city with population OF ooO.oJo
people-at the rate of 81 head. IN freu-
erick SEQ, 900 was raised from a population
of 1O,ODU people, an average OF ST for every
person.
There were about 1000 subscribers to the
fund which shows that the average amount
given by each person is S6o
The business houses of the city closed
earlier than usual in order that their en-
ployes could attend the exercises. Mr. u:
M Tibbitts of Washington, international
secretary of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION. was present.
Prof Joseph II. Apple, president or the
Woman's College. and president of the new
Young Mems Christian Association IN FRED
erick, introduced the speakers. They de-
livered their addresses from platform
made of the flooring laid across tolsts on
the first floor The building is on the south
east corner of Church and Court streets, on
the site Of the old Park Hotel. purchased
for $1,000. 1t Will have a frontase OF ~
feet on Church street and depth or ~
feet. Its entire cost, including site ana
equipment is expected to be about Stooeo.
Charles Wertheimer, Hammond Crner
John D. Hendrickson Travers Thomas ana
Henry H. Abbott are the building commit
fee and the contract calls for Its compile
ton about the middle of November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
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office buildings the progress that has been
made Is astonishing. Even those who View
the House building while passing along b
street have little idea Of the advancement
of the construction work This results
from the fact that the marble facing of
the north wall along B street. and the Orna-
mental columns on that side of the building
have not been put in place owing to the
slowness in the delivery of the marble But
along the C-street side and along both LIST
street and New Jersey avenue the outer
and interior walls are practically completed
and the roof is largely in place
Delay in Delivering Marble.
Although the work of constructing the
building has been a record breaker in time.
1t Is likely that it would have gone along
even faster II it had been possible to secure
the necessary marble more rapidly. But
the necessities connected with the quarryins
of such quantity OF marble Of the best
quality have been such to make il inn
possible to secure quicker deliveries.
The large court of the building and the
plan for identifying It by providing an at
tractive garden will make the Interior rooms
practically desirable as are those that
face the wide thoroughfares. The interiors
of many of the office rooms rapidly
nearing completion, and the work of INSTALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
ARMY AND NAVY UNION.
Plans for National Convention, Which
Is to Be Held in JULY.

The national convention committee of
the Army and Navy Union met last night in
c. A. II. Hall. but owing to the stormy
condition OF the weather there were but
few OF the committeeman present. Capt
Sheridan Ferree vice chairman. presided
and Upon his suggestion the decision was
reached 10 change the meeting night, and
the next meeting will therefore be held
at the call of the chairman. 1t is under
stood that according to orders from Nation
al Commander J. Edwin Browne the ma
tIonal convention will be called to order
the forenoon OF July II, in Grand Army
Hall At the next meeting of the commit
tee IL IS said a tentative program OF events
Will be arranged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
Negotiations for Tariff Agreement.

PARIS. June 1.-The report from Wash
ington that Ambassador Jusserand has
opened negotiations with Secretary Root
for the conclusion of a general tariff ar
rangement Is classed here as Inaccurate
France. previously cabied, is ready to
discuss the question, but awaits the initia-
tive of the United States, which there is
reason to believe will be taken as soon as
the German modus vivendi goes into opera
ton.