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

The most that atpresent is be.
ing done at the scene Of the great
mino disaster, is the brave work Of
the rescuing parties: A new force
of men at No. s has made new
opening aud have now gone to a
distance of about 1,5OO feet in the
mine, or about half the distance
to O., where sthestwo pits, 6 and 5,
meet. The first bratticc work; IL
100 feet within the mine has been
finished, and the second construc-
ton has been commenced. The
work went slow at first owing TO
conditions which could not be pre-
vented, but now excellent prog
ress is being made. The resources
are being REINFORCED as. men are
needed, so that as soon as one man
is overcome his place is taken by
another,
The first emergency hospital is
crowded with men who have been
overcome with the mine gas, and
a second one was equipped at II
o'clock to-day with cots, bedding
and etc. The rcscuers as they
come out report that men to the
right and left Of them are lying
all about the mine, and as the
mines were working to their full
capacity the number will be very
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-07
Rescuers Carried to Hospital.

At about II o'clock this morn
ing James Kane was carried from
No. $ to the emergency hospital,
Just below the opening of the
mine, overcome with the gas,
which he inhaled while in the
mine.
just previous to this Milton Co
burn, another party, was taken
to the hospital. AS soon as these
men recover sufficiently their
places in the hospital are given to
others who might have to be
brought to the hospital.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-07
People
Lose Relatives

CLARKsBURG, Dec. When
the news of the Monongah disas.
ter reached here Thursday there
were many local people made
anxious on account Of having rela-
tives employed in the Inflated
mines. Patrick Martin, of the
postoffice, hurried TO the scene to
ascertain the welfare of his broth
er, Henry Martin, but as he could
learn nothing concerning him he
believes that he was killed.
Councilman P. j. Leyden's
brother, Timothy, also employed
there, is among the missing and
fears are entertained that he, too,
met death. John 8fcGraw, Of Mo-
nongah, who is well known here is
most likely killed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-07
a GE \ ACT

All the proceeds derived iron, the
Kaspar concert 70 be siyen;st theila
sonic Temple next wednesday even.
Ing Dec: II, under the ausplces q
the Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal
church, viii be tarned over 70 the re-.
ls!ef fund lffrt he widows AMI orphans
OF the terrible Monongah nine .Iisas,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-07
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. GOVERNOR STUNNED BY
!. NEWS OF DISASTER.

: NEWS OF DlSASE ER. 4.
!. WASHINGTON d. o, Dec. i.
! -Goyernor Dawson and the big 4.
!. delegation of West yirginians i.
!. were stunned by news Of the j.
!. disaster at the. Monongahi mines, j.
!. and the governor; was soon busy i.
!. on the telephone, to render Old i.
!. and to direct the action by State 1.
!. officials. He decided To- cut short i.
!. his stay and will reach Charles i.
i. ton today. N necessary he =
!. will visit Monongah personally. i.
!. Ex-Governor Fleming. who Is q =
i stockholder In the Fairmont Coal 4.
4 Company and Its chief counsel 4.
!. left quickly when notified, Word 4
= was also sent to the sheriff to !.
!. preserve order. j.
i The news cast a deep gloom i.
!. over politicians who had plan. !.
!. ned many conferenc Hopes for i.
!. expression from Dawson about j.
!. the extra session were speedily i.
(. dismissed. Dawson insists he has j.
1. not discussed extra session With j.
+ senators or congressman and viii.
I. not do so. He knows they all ].
]. oppose It and this statement i.
!. last night indicates that he win j.
]. eventually issue the call unless !.
/. the Supreme Court renders the j.
l. session unnecessary. j.
]. 4 -. 1.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-07
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CHICAGO GETsslT. J;

!. Natlena Republican csagention i.
!. To Meet In Windy City. i
! WASHINGTON, Dec. Chi. j,
/ cage was selected to-day as the 1,
I. next meeting place Of: the Rspub. j,
I. lican National Convention, i
!. The vote was, Chicago, al i.
!. Kansas City, u; Denver. 4. The j,
!. date wasEsets for June 1ss 1.
!. 4
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-07

Fine box cigars for highest score
tonight at shooting gallery on Jack:
son street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-07

morning not
time clearing
haveto
0 in ar cleared.
o progress
that has the
simply standing in each others
A.
crda W. George Richardson
sand
Company company has
fair particular
yesterday injuries
things
0
CROWDS THE CARS
The eleven o'clock
W. morning military
control would be the a orderly
the men be
Fifth
representative pthbug Telegraph report for that
Mr. ca accompanied P
GOVERNOR DAWSON MAY COME
4 eal inquiries
din
back the side headings
veb
the
miles entrance the d
n S raon and the work Of bg has almost reached this
dom o subHan
8sS5 THIRTY SIX HossEss
and y il The
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-07

I Mr. /: ASA g linn, Of Pbillppi wns Ii
visitor in tho city Yesterday
Mr. 8. ", Ballah was in town Il. dsyi
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-07
MI IS BODIES have Been RECOVERED
Death list WILL Reach more Than 400
(By LEHlIAN)

searching
cleared that far but this only the not
o
o'clock on
places
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-03
LADIES' UNDERWEAR
and HOSIERY

33c each, best ribbed fleece, vests
and pants, soc grade.
49c each best ribbed fleece vests and
pants, 75c grade.
3Sc each children's union suits, soc
grade.
$50 each vest and pants soc grade.
$50 each ladies feeced union suits
soc grade.
19c ladies wool hosiery, csc grade.
&c ladies black cotton hose, 1oc grade.
10c ladies black cotton hose, 15c
grade.
&c baby wool hose, black and colors
10 and 15c grade.
lie "Dixey Lad" brand hose, 15c and
zoe grade.
19c ladies corset covers, Csc grade.
SIC ladies corset covers, SOC grade.
Ice ladies muslin pants, 25c grade.
SIC ladies muslin pants, soc grade.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-03
)TIONS! NOTIONSl Wholesale Department
Goods at Less Than Regular Wholesale Prices

&c each good bristle tooth brushes,
retail price 10 and 15c
1c per box, best quality tooth picks.
1c per doz, dress stays.
SC per yard, good black and white
garter rubber.
lie strong ladies hose supporters
with waist bands.
&c children's hose supporters.
&c each, good first class gas mantels.
SC per doz kid rair curriers', all sizes.
&c per bar, working man tar soap.
&c per doz, pearl buttons.
&c per doz, extra quality pearl but
tons.
lie per doz, first quality pant buttons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
MURDER IS CHARGED
Yiddish Newspaper says Revolutionary
 Leader Was Poisoned.

New York, June 24.-The Wahrheit, (the truth) Yiddish newspaper, and the organ of Russia revoluttonists in this city, makes the sensational ac- cusation which 1t backs up with fac simllie copies of what purport to be official letters, that the Russian gov ernment as represented by certain of its ministers. brought about the mur- der of Yankel Tsherniak, a revolution ary leader on a steamer between Swe- den and Antwerp last winter and sac- rihced the lives of three other passen- gers who occupied the same cabin.
 The paper declares that the murder CT was Audrey Victorov, an agent of the Russian government. He was paid 5000 rubles and received the title of citizen of honor" for his work, the paper says.
 Louis E. Miller, editor of The Wahr- heit announces that he is ready to show the original of the letters of off, cials that he publishes. but will not disclose how he obtained them.
 Tsherniak's body was found in his cabin when the steamer on which he had taken passage reched Antwerp. Three other persons who were in his cabin were also dead.
 The inquest developed that the men had been asphyxiated. It Is claimed this was accomplished with poisonous gas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25

Tn some respects the Council that convened last evening about o'clock after one hour of waiting on the part of the Aldermen present. was a glum one. Nine city fathers were needed to make quorum. and up to s:45 p. m. there were present only seven. a fact which went decidedly against the grain especially in view of the fact that the rain, which started about this time. offered neither an inducement for a stray Alderman to walk in nor for the closeted Aldermen to go out
 Acting upon the one prerogative that was given them the Aldermen took re- venge. Aldermen Hudson, J. Lee Hol- loway and Archie B. Tyson were the objects. and the Police Department was the instrument-that and few casual hacks.
 When the Aldermen arrived they met motley bunch. They themselves were also motley. with temper not of the best. Alderman Tyson, in particular, was rubbing his eyes. and the glare of the lights. he declared, was hurtful. Over In one corner of the room-for the Councilmen were tired, having exhaust ed all of their topics of conversation Alderman Sullivan was laughing and guying the owner of Archie C., who bore resemblances to Alderman Cox. Alderman Foster was drawing pic
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
Aldermen Spent Hour
 Waiting for Colleagues.

lures on the huge blotter which graced his desk; he was on the vine. and was ready to suspend the fruit. Alderman Jones was toying with a pen. Alder man Griffith was telling City Clerk Farley why Bankhead was the man. H. frustrating his remarks with copious gestures Alderman Ruth was har- anguing to every father that passed his way on the carelessness of Alder men in not attending to the special calls, and Alderman J. c. Tyson was explaining to City Engineer Gilchrist how a bridge. properly apportioned. should be erected over the Alabama River into the county of Fillmore.
 over in the Mayors office the secre- tary, Henry w. Parrish, Jr., was com pairing a lady's eyes to lakes; the pu- pills of them to merry ships. and her voice to the rippling waters. His chanting of the song. Where are the Bellies of the BalconiesY' fioated to the Aldermen and for while stopped their intrigues.
 The city hall janitor was peacefully mapping in front of the Presidents s rostrum. Everything. to all appear ances, was in discord when the smile of Catain Smith reassured those pres- ent of the near arrival of the three de- linquents, and the minds of the Alder men were out at ease. Twas a famous night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
NCIPIENT MUTINY
FRENCH SOLDIERS KISSED COLONEL
 OF THE REGIMENT.
Leader of Wine Growers Movement Arrives at Narbonne and Meets
 With Committee of Vineyard

Paris. June 24.-An incipient mutiny occurred today at the Niarracus of Navigabonne. capital of Vauclause, about 50 miles from Marseilles. Some soldiers hissed Col. St. James and sung a revolutionary song, forc7 ing the Colonel to retire. Later Lieut.. Colonel Dalbier. who is very popular with the soldiers, apeared on the scene, addressed the men and restored order. A dispatch from Narbonne this evening announcing that Marcelin AL bert passed through that city during the afternoon on his way to Argelli- eres where he had called a meeting of the wine growers committee, the mum icipality and the population for to- night. He we declined to say what adivce he intended to give sthose who attended the meeting.
 The mutinous soldiers of the seven- teenth infantry have been transferred from Agde without notice. Three oth- CT regiments quietly marched into that town today, surrounded the barracks, and escorted the mutineers of the sew enteenth infantry to a train on which they were locked A large number Of the mutineers came from Beziers yes terday without permission and were arrested on their return. The desti- nation of the mutineers is kept secret, but is believed. to be Brianceon, in the department of Hautes Apes, far from the scene of their characterization
 A delegation from Mines headed by the mayor of Mines. visited Premier Clemenceau today and pleaded the ne' eesisty for the immediate release oi M. Ferroul, ex-mayor of Narbonne and the imprisoned members of the com mittee of Argelleries and the quashine of the proceedings against the mayors and other members of municipalities as the best means of restoring tran ouility in the South of France. M Clemenceau replied that the govern ment was disposed to show clemency at the proper time. but that nothing could be done until the mayors and municipalities had set an example oi respect for the law, by resuming theil functions.
 Marceline Albert, leader of the wine growers movement, arrived at Toulor this morning from this city where he had an interview yesterday with Prem; fer CIemenceau. He left Toulon al noon, going in the direction of Mar bonne. The peasants in the Agrelleriei are returning to work in the vineyards The reports from all parts of the dis turbed departments are uniformly re. assuring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
B. & 0. ACQUIRES
 CENTRAL RAILWAY
Morgan Gets Control of the Property and Holding Committee
 Retires.

Atlanta, June 24.-According to a well-deflned rumor which Is generally accepted as truth, and which Is sup ported by facts, the stock of the Cen tral of Georgia Railway, which hereto fore has been vested in holding com . mittee, has been acquired by the Bal timore and Ohio Railroad Company.
 Heretofore the Southern has been credited with controlling stock or cen traI of Georgia and through holding committee. headed by Adrain Joltne of New York. and A. l.. Cunningham of savannah has directed its policy and management.
 By the sale of Central stock to the Baltimore and Ohio, the ownership passes from the holding committee and inc Southern Railway to non-com- peting company and In no way violates the state law which forbids the own ership by one company of competing lines. Tie holding committee owned 5000 shares of the Central stock, val ued at $5.0o0.0o0. and the entire amount is said to be involved in the transfer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
FRAUDON UNCLE SAM
TEN PROMINENT MEN ARE HELD
 IN BAIL.
Citizen Of Colorado Are Accused Of Violating The Coal And Timber Laws Of The GOv-
 ernment.

Denver, Colorado, June 24.-Ten prominent citizens of Colorado were arrested today in connection with the indictments made by the special grand jury. The charges against them are conspiracy to defraud the government under the coal and timber laws.
 Those who were placed under ar rest are:
 John B. McMillan, conspiracy in re- gard to coal in Routt country. Colorado in connection with what is known as the Tyson Coal Company.
 Robert Forester, chief geologist of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad conspiracy in connection with coal lands in La Plata county and also with fraud in connection with Calumet Fuel Company,a subsidiary company to the Rio Grande Railroad.
 Otis B. Spencer, formerly clerk of the district court, conspiracy in con nection with the Calumet Fuel Com pany.
 F. W. Keitel. coal operator in Routt county, Colorado. who is con. nected with St. Louis company.
 John A. Porter, formerly president of the Porter Fuel Company. whose coal lands are now the property of the Southern Pacific Coal Company conspiracy in connection with coal
 
 gar M.s Biggs. president, and John J McGinnity and Charles D. Melee, di- rectors of the New Mexican Lumber Company. fraud In timber lands In La Plata and Arculate Counties.
 Alex Sullenberger, president of the Pagosa Lumber Company, and Charles F. Freeman. of Pagosa, fraud in tim Der lands in Archula County, Colorado All were arraigned by United States Com c Ginnar held in $5,000 bond, with the exception of McMillan, whose bond was placed at $2,50O. Bonds were furnished in each case
 Of the seventy-three persons indict- ed by the grand jury, fifty-five indi- viduals are charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States under the coal and timber law. The persons come from six different States.
 So far no warrants have been issued for those residing in States other than Colorado.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
SUIT AGAINST HARTMAN.
Henry M. Walker Seeks To Recover
 S5OO,OOO.

S5O0,OOO.
 New York, June 24.-A suit was started today in the circuit court py Henry NJ Walker. resident of New Jer- sey, against Edward H. Hartman ana other defendants, alleging breach Of contract and conspiracy to prevent the construction of the Portland. Neahiam and TilIamook Railway in oregon.
 In this complaint MT. Walker places his monetary damage at $5o0,o0o., Two cooperative defendants and twenty otn- CT individuals have not been served and for this reason their names have been withheld by the court. The suit al- leges that after all arrangements had been made to build the road bond issue for s3,000,000 was to be disposed of by him for which he was to receive a commission of fifteen per cent.
 MT. Walker also asserts he found that "by trick and device" the charter and property of the railway had been transferred to Edward E. Lytle, an agent of E. H. Hartman, and all of the capital stock of the railroad had been rendered practically worthless through the influence of Mir. Harrf- man. He claims also that MT. Harri- man and associates brought about the insolvency of the California company which had contracte to loan the money to the railroad for construction pur- poses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
Signer Of Our Declaration of
 Independence to Get Justice.

New York. June 24.-Dr. Charles Godfrey, of the adjutant's office of the national guard of New Jersey. at Trenton. has discovered. 1t is stated, that the records of the state besides historians have mistaken the name of a signer of the declaration of Inde- pendence whose pen marks are legible on the famous document and whose portrait hangs in the state house at Trenton.
 The government and state records and historians have 1t that the signer in question was John DeHart, of New
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
TRANSPORTATION OF TROOPS.

Washington, June 24.-The comp troller of the treasury today decided that the payment for the transports ton of ny body of organized militis when travelling under orders of the government shall be governed by the same restrictions as apply to the trans portation of regular troops.
 The question arose on the visit oi the Hawaiian militia to Camp Perry ohio, and it was desired to know whether the expenses of transporta- ton was payable rom the regular congressional appropriation for the support of the militia, which question ia decided in the sf1rmat1ve
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
ahall we decide who will take herY.

shall we decide who will take here''
 I'll toss a nickel" said the Bass. Heads I win" And the forthwith Tipped one. and 1t turned up tails,
 Just my luck" said the Bass. gloom fly, but if you have the good looks I have the brains, and I shall know how to place my case when the time comes,"
 The Tenor was jubilant.
 T shall have first chance" he said.
 When he\talked to the Contralto on Sunday morning the Bass was not san- guine. The Tenor Is young and handsome and I won't be in it."
 The Contralto comforted him.
 'If l had the choosing I shol-d pick you out" she said, and something in her voice made the Bass turn and look at her. She had on her new summer hat and her hair was prettify brown where 1t had grown out, and there was about her an effect of youth and jauntiness that beIied her forty years, and that made the Bass. with his weight of forty five, feel old.
 You are always my good friend" he said, and squeezed her hand ever so slightly, as he rose to sing a duet with the Tenor.
 In the solo part the Tenor's voice rang out with such a note of triumph that the Soprano caught her breath as she heard 1t. It was as if he sang T love. love, love-" and yet the words were sacred. Within the breast of the little Soprano something new stirred, something that was touched with the breath of divinity. so that 1t seemed no sacrilege for her to think of it in church.
 How beautifully he sings" she said to the Contralto. and the Contralto agreed. "Yes. dear" but her eyes were on the Bass, who now took up the strain.
 When the Tenor sat down, the So- prano whispered in the shelter of the curtain, How beautifully you sang"
 And the Tenor said: Y sang to you" and between them flashed glance that made the Bass groan, and he murmur- ed to the Contralto, 'The game Is up. I have lost They are talking love In church."
 "It's as good & place as any" said the Contralto, There's nothi g half so sweet in life as loves young dream. :" She wiped her eyes as she said 1t. and the Bass found himself asking:
 DO you really think that young love Is as steadfast as the love of old friends?"
 Have you just found that out, Billy?" the Contralto questioned.
 You have helped me to find 1t out" said the Bass, and squeezed her hand under her hymn book.
 And under the hymn book of the So- rano the hands of the two young lovers met.
 "The beautiful part Is that You told me in church." said the Soprano. with her blue eyes lighted with divine fire
 "Yes. that is the beautiful part said the Tenor as, regardless of the Con-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25

Jersey, whereas. the signer was actu- ally John Hart.
 John DeHart resigned from the con- tinental congress as member from New Jersey, June 1, 1776, whereas, John Hart was elected to the conti- mental congress from New Jersey, June 2, 1776. Hart signed the declaration with others July 4. 1776.
 Chauncey Ford. Chief of the division of manuscripts at Washington, has written to Dr. Godfrey declaring that federal records wrong on this point and asking Dr. Godfrey to give Hart's memory the credit therefor rightly due it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
HONOR JAPANESE FRINGE.
FushImI Is Given Royal Reception In
 Victoria.

victoria, B. C., June 24.-While battery of field guns fired royal sa- lute of twenty-one guns, Prince Fushi- mi, who ranks next to the Emperor al the Japanese court, arrived here last night on board the steamer Princess Victoria.
 He was met by Governor DunsmuiT and members of the civil and provincial government and a guard of honor local militia saluted the visitor and his suite
 The city is profusely decorated and public buildings illuminated in honor of the Japanese prince. He is the guest of Governor Dunsmuir and was entertained today at an official dinner and ball at government house.
 On Tuesday he will start for Japan on board the British cruiser Mon mouth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
ComblnatIon of nrewerlen.

St. Louis. Mo. June 24-A meeting was held this afternoon behind closed doors in the office of Attorney Crow, former State Attorney General, attend ed by representatives of a number of breweries. The purpose of the meeting can only be conjectured pending q statement that a $1,0OO, 900 brewery combination is being effected. James Bailey of Toledo, Ohio, is here and 1t is stated that he is a moving factor fin the consolidation of nine independent breWeries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
New French Agreement.

Paris, June 24.-It is announced that the French Ambassador to Washing ton, M. Jusserand, will return to France shortly and submit to the for eign office the proposition of the United States and the results of his negotia- tions with Secretary Root regarding a new commercial agreement between France and the United States. It is now hoped that a mutually satisfac- tory agreement will be negotiated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
Polo fin the West.

New York, June 24.-Entries for the national polo championship which will be played this year in the west for the first time since the offer of the gold cup by William Waldorf Astor in 1895, will close on July 9th The championships including both the senior and junior events will be held on the grounds of the Owenstchia Club near Chicago from July L9. to 27.