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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-14

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la unique test % safety lamps. The
lamp which IS used mostly in Iii
mines o. the United States behayeii
the worst and 3ignlted the gas eScs
time. a selt,igniting lock lamp mats
lin Germany proved the best Gelgiumts
experimental station was intensely Ia
tefesing TO Mr.. Hall, the gas used In
the tests coming from an abandoned
coal mine.
At the rescue station there he found
apparatus which is capable Of sus'
tanning life where there is FIRE damp
or among The poisonous rapofs that
follow the mine explosions. He hopes
10 have this apparatus introduced ia
this country, believing It will be the
means OF saving many lives. It con.
sists OF a canvass Jacket equipped with
cylinders Of compressed oxygen con.
nected with the operators mouth BY
a flexible ruber.lined metallic tube.
The use OF the oxygen is regulated nv
pressure gauge The eyhalation Of
the operator is passed through small.
humps OF potassium hylroxide. the car.
bon dioyide being absorbed and the
remaining nroducts together with
more oxygen, is again available for the
| operator
While This Jacket on in the event Of
an explosion one could meter n mine
Immediately and undoubtcdly save
many from terrible death by suffo.
| cation, At presen, no anparatus OF
such n nature Is known 10 he in the
limited States |, wopld be the mir.
nose n The exnerImen,s are salts.
factory here 10 urpe mine owners IN
keen. these Jackets IN the mine and
also above ground The device viii,
be given A thorough test IN the NINA.
fare mine which Is to be erected In
connection with the experimental sta.
ton In this mine there will be drifts
headings rooms and ladders After
| II is filed with smoke miners will be
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-14

Eastman film is the only fine ono
on the market at Clyde s. Hollis, S25
Main street. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-14

The only real Kodak supply house
in the city. Clyde S. Holt, 325 Main
street. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-14

Artists materials, paints offs,
brushes, drawing paper and tracing
cloth at Globe Book Store. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-14

As committee on Decorations ap.
pointed by Meade Post G. A. R. for
the occasion Of the meeting OF the
Grand Army Of West Virginia in this
5icity88Mayb 81, %, and %, We appeal to
gall Of our citizens to display the flag
and decorate their homes and places
OF business on the three days named.
Letus show the old veterans that
their service 10 the country is appre.
sciated and their coming to our city is
cordially welcomed.
Y q, ri ". Fleming, Chairman,
Mrs. George W. DeBolt,
!. j. NJ. Hartley,
(. Committee. :
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-14

At Lloyd's Book Shop, los FaIrmont
Avenue, YOU will find many things
unohtalnable elsewhere in town. II.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-14
''T 4.
.lNII.NERSLIVES
GOVERNMENT EXPERTS TAKE UP
The MATTER.

Ia
Experiments TO Be Made in Various
Directions to Prevent the Dreadful
Waste Of .Lite-An Experimental
Station to be Estabiished-West
virslnia's Awful Casually Record
United States Far Behind Foreign
n Natlons-causes Of Many jExple.
5slons.
WASHINGTON, May 1i.-Determin.
ed endeavors to stop the appalling sac.
rilce Of hnmanfllves in the coal mines
Of the United States are to be made
at. once by the fuel division Of the
Geological Survey, thus supplement,
ling ifs efforts 10 lessen the waste OF
fuel in mining operations.
Plans have been drawn for q unique
experimental station. at which tests OF
the various dynamites and powders
used IN blasting coal will be made,
with a view to accurately determine
their safety in the presence Of the
deadly fredamp and perhaps equally
deadly coalfgas. Explosions OF all
sorts will be hurled by means OF 4
mortar into mammoth hoiler.plate
cylinder which has previously been
filed with gas, the effects will be care.
fully noted. II ignition fails after
severe test. The explosives will be
known as permissible explosives"
and their use wifi be urged upon the
mineowners Of the country.
In addition, there will be important
experiments in rescue work. One part
Of station will he fitted up as a min.
nature coal mine, and miners and oper.
ators will be taught the noble art OF
saving the lives of fellowmen. 1t Is
declared that In serious explosions In
mines hundreds OF lives could be saved
were 1t possible for the resc'e party
TO enter Immediately after the acct.
dents. AS It is now. the deadly fire.
ldamp often holds the men back for
hours, while their comrades, are slowly
being snaocaied or burned to death.
In their Investigations so far ithe
government experts have found an ap.
aratus in Euorpe which, when worn
by the members Of rescue party, EN-
ables them 10 enter any place where
there Is gas. At the experimental
station the miniature mine will be
filed with dense smoke, and practical
demonstrations in the saving Of life
with this apparatus will be made.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-14
An Experiment Station.


"e!i'i''e 'oea'ioh lot inc expert
li'en'ai SUTTON mas mol YET peen Sc
iee'eu' ou' II Is ifopao'e ''lat me S'a'
''on WIZ NC :" tae ffds6afs district
we ''''e''" W ues'l 'he erec'ioh VI
' 'i's s'a'lon wi'h't II lew "eehs' sa'u
% a. iio''ies' ci''el VI '''e tec'''io'os'e
,la"e'' vi lne "eo'os'ca' survey
acre seems 70 DC no emu 10 tae
gas anu eo'' "'st eAp'oslohs III mines.
i"a'e"" Vi sro"ihs Tess 'he'e horrors
appear 10 Ne multiplying on the hrst
u ti.'s i'loi''' i men ioSt 'heir ives
:" NE Nnpp'e A''he' ID Fayelle
eo'"'s, W. va ny IN explosion OF
s"s' ''S siNes west 'irsin'a rec
VI" VI 40 '''es lost IN mine expo
s'oh' "ufins me hrst month OF ms
ssar' on 'an''ary ~ u men were
""'eu III '''e e'O''f' Hihe' a'so IN fuy'
ee.e COUNTY
III l'o' .he coa''mme nea'h ROY ~
'e'l"ss iSai'i' was '"V. Two hundred
anu "''y "ieu rs Inc result OF gas or
u"st explosions Inc DINERS were the
s'etia's u o'aeF aec@ea's' we believe
'"dt this tremendous loss OF HE is
unnecessary anu u VIII be our pnr'
poSe ~ ih'esusa'e me SUBJECT in q
lnos' 'horo"gh AMI practical manner.
we shall not De saiished mill we have
oea 'nese Aee'ue''S III co"' MINES
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""7 '"'' ""u pe's'"m nave
"i'''""'" experimental
' ""u III 'nese countries 'here
", ~ '." e"s"a'''es IN me mines.
~ Dl's'"'u 'a'nes are NOTORIOUS Tor
49, ..a',se VI "'e ''''p' YET that
~ """ e"J'se" " ~oa"ef'a' m'
~. 'o'l' .''se ,e'''o'e EXPLOSIONS
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'"e'e arc " hul'lDer OIL per-
'oo eNp'os''eS' anu these must
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-14

The Cooper preparations enjoy a
larger sale than any other medicinc..--
That seems to prove their efficiency.
E. A. BiLINGsLEA 4 co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-14

Y KODAK developing and printing done
right at Clyde s. Hollis. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-14

May 1927
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-14
Trimmed millinery
-Untrimmed Hats

Unframed Hats
Our stock is repee with best assortment and newest s,v,
we are making some specially prices in unframed Hats T
''e 'a'A Oh the town. sras Sas
EVERY ONE '5c Hats. Choice styles for. ssc NO
: NEW $l.OO Hats Choice STYLES for 90, WHERE ELSE
THIS SPRING., THESE
'' ''a'S ehoce styles for us: BARGAINS.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05
ARE SAFE MEN AT
GRADE CROSSINGS
COUNCIL COMMITTEE WILL Ex-
ANIME GUARDS
Tuesday Morning Hearing viii Be
Held to Note Class Of Employees
Who Flag Cars and Vehicles
When Trains Approach

tuesday morning at 10 o. clock the grade
crossings committee of the city council
will hold a special session TO discuss the
efficiency of the watchmen who are
guarding crossings.
Some inquiries have been raised as to
the class of men employed, whether they
are in possession of all the faculties
needed for careful guarding of the danger
points or are too old to serve.
Each man will be examined, not so
much as to whether he has fun use OF
arms or legs. but of their ears and eyes
and of their judgment and GOODNESS.
1t has been charged that crippled men
exclusively are employed by the rai.-
roads.
This fact, in itself, is not deemed good
excuse by the counciImen for dropping
crossings guards as these kind of e,-
ployes usually make the most faithful
guardians of public welfare. They are
usually victims OF train accidents.
Councilmen Wren, Dromgold and Lyon
compose the committee, which will report
later to the council
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05
n CAN LICK YOU" SAYS
LAD; OTHER BREAKS FINGER
Raymond Brannison Resents Imputa-
tlon Of Supremacy by School,
mate, and Then Has t.
Ask Doctors Aid

'I took a poke at a negro boy who
wanted to fight That is what is the
matter with my hand" said 12-year-old
Raymond Brannigon, exhibiting a broken
finger to the physicians at the receiving
hospital yesterday
What was 1t all about?' inquired the
physicians.
well, we were playing in the yard at
the school house and he came UP and
said he could lick me- said Raymond
II told him he couldn't, and he tried it.
He struck at me and l hit him on the,
head. He didn't want to fight any more
and so 1 came down to get my finger
treated"
The physicians set the broken member
and the boy then left for his home. 22421a
Temple street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05

with the settlement work Of the Church of
the Neighborhood, Of which Mr.. Marshall
has charge. A cottage hos been secured
opposite the Fourteenth street school, at
which Miss Grace Clark will be the resi-
dent worker.
Opens Sewing School
At the Church Of the Neighborhood a
sewing school has been opened for girls
Saturday afternoons. Mrs. II. T. Lee is
at the head of this movement. Miss Stei-
ger is the teacher. over forty children
are enrolled at the kindergarten at this
church with an average attendance Of
over thirty. Teachers from the normal
school are in charge of this work.
- A rally will be held this evening at the
Union Rescue mission which will be ad-
dressed by Frank Pratt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Baker. the blind singers, will take part
IN the program Sunday evening con-
vert will observe the anniversary of his
conversion. b. F. Pearson will have
charge Of the services.
Lesson of Trust" will be the topic OF
Rev. Arthur s. Phelps, pastor of the Cen
trail Baptist church, tomorrow morning
In the evening Rev. Mr.. Phelps VIII
speak on "A Visit to Milan, Venice and
Florence" Rally day services VIII be op-
served by the Sunday school at $3.50 O'Clock
In the main auditorium.
The Presbyterian Brotherhood Will hoid
its opening meeting Of the season next
Tuesday evening at the Central Presby-
terian church.
THE regular courses in the mission study
classes for the fall and winter are now
arranged. They will begin next week as
follows: At the Y. w. G. A, for women
only, each Tuesday night at 1880; at the
Y. M. C. A., for men only, each Thursday
night at 1880; at Berean hall temple, Bap-
tist church, open to all who may wish 10
attend each Friday night at 1880. The IN.
structor is Rev. L. A. Gould, for severai
years a missionary In China.
Tomorrow at the First Baptist. churcn
promises to be day of unusual interest,".
The new pastor. DR.. Henry, will conciuoe
his first month of service among the
people. The pastor and his family VIII
be formally welcomed into the church py
Rev. f. w. Irvine, after which DR.. Henry
himself will extend the hand of church
fellowship to % or 30 new members tnat
have been received during the month.
The topic of the morning sermon VIII be
'The Sanctuary of Cod followed by the
ordinance of the Lords Supper. The
evening topic will be Hated for the
Truths Sake" At 6:15 a grand rally OF
the young people will occur, the new
officers of the society will be installed
and the work of the year inaugurated.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05
MARVIN M'RAE PUT ON
PROBATION FOR A YEAR
Grocery Clerk Who Fled to Minneap-
oils When Thefts Were Discovered
II to Report to Attorney
Monthly

Marvin McRae, who confessed to en-
bezzling 1886 from the Newberry Grocery
company, was placed on probation for
one year by Superior Judge Smith yes
terday. y His parole was granted after
his attorney, Frank F. Pratt had given
the court his word to look after McRae.
He will report to Attorney Pratt once
a month in person.
McRaes peculations were in small
amounts, taken from the company's funds
from time to time during several months.
When the aggregate amount grew so
large that it was difficult to avoid de-
lection he fled to Minneapolis.
When he disappeared from his home
in Hollywood McRae left a letter to his
wife in which he stated he was going
to commit suicide. At that time his
employers claimed there was no shortage
in his accounts.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05
WILL FIX RATES TODAY
ON HOTEL ROOM LICENSES
Finance Committee of Council and
Hotel and Lodging House Interests
viii Agree on Quarterly
Fees for City

This mornings session of the finance
committee of the city council will be
taken up largely with discussions Of the
room rates to be fixed for the lodging
houses and hotels.
There have been differences of opinion
as to what rate the city shall charge for
license fees.
Attorneys for the different interests do
not agree, but a tentative rate of cents
per room per quarter for the lodging
houses and 10 cents room per quarter
for hotels has been suggested.
The finance committee is inclined TO
think that business district should be
established in which the rates shall be
higher as applied to the higher type
of hotels and lodging houses.
All this will be threshed out in the
committee today.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05
Roosevelt as a Socialist

Roosevelt as Socialist Y
William G. Owen will speak at the
Liberal club. Mammoth hall, 517 South
Broadway. Sunday night on Theodore
Roosevelt, Socialist" reviewing the ex-
treme Capitalization advocated by the
president in his recent speeches.
Leaves Five Children
Mrs. Jane Anne French died yesterday
at 1242 Wst Thirty-eighth street. Mrs.
French came here some time ago for her
health. The body will be taken to Table,
quah, I. T., for interment. Mrs. French
is survived by five children.
Falls from Car
]. l. Kramer of 1904 West Thirty-frst
street fell from a Vermont avenue car
outbound at Dana and Twenty-seventh
streets last night and received a slight
Iconcussion and several confused wounds
of the head and shoulders. He was
taken to his home. His condition is not
serious.
Boys Arrested
Bud Ballard. aged 12 years, of 1912 Cor
dova street, and David Miller, aged 10
years. of 2025 Aubrey street, were arrested
last night and sent to the detention home
on charges of petit larceny. 1t is alleged
that on September 16 they stole lot of
automobile supplies from the barn Of q.
Junior Bennett at s29h West Seventh
street.
Dies After Long illness
Robert Bristol Of 654 Towne avenue died
yesterday, following long illness. Mr..
Bristol is survived by his wife and ten
children. The funeral will be held at the
residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock,
the interment to be in Rosedale cemetery.
Mr.. Bristol was member of the Forest
ers and Workmen, which orders will at
tend the services.
Motorman Hurt
w. H. McGruder, motorman on work
train 80 of the Pacific Electric, met with
a severe accident early yesterday morn
ing while he was taking his work train
out He attempted to get on the car and
fell, striking on his arm. His right
wrist was badly sprained and the arm
and shoulder bruised and lacerated. He
will be confined to his home. 1872 East
Twenty-ninth street, for several days.
Japanese Robbed
K. Azani, Japanese servant employed
at 1876 Vine street, was held up and robbed
In the rear of that number last night as
he was leaving for his home by two men,
who robbed him Of gold watch and $165
In silver change. One of the men gave
him the strong arm while the other
searched his pockets: The robbers are
supposed to be the two men who have
been playing the bandit stunt for the
past two weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05
coLLAPsEs ON STAIRS;
FALLS DOWN FLIGHT

w. ]. Mier, an insurance agent living
at 745 Hartford street. was severely in
jured by falling down the steps at the
court house yesterday afternoon.
Mier suffered a collapse while ascend
ing the steps and pitched to the bottom
He suffered broken nose and number
of bruises.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05
CHAUFFEUR PLEADS GUILTY
TO CHARGE OF NoN-sUPPoRT

Raymond Scott, a public chauffeur,
pleaded guilty to charge of failure to
provide for a wife and minor child when
arraigned in police court yesterday. He
will be sentenced this morning.
Scott is said to have deserted his wife
and baby some time ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05
SOUTHERN PACIFIC APPEALS
A JUDGMENT FOR 1925

The Southern Pacific company yester-
day appealed from the judgment of s226
which Haus Helle recovered in Justice
Stephens court for the loss of a valise.
Helle checked his grip June 7. 1t was
lost or stolen from a baggage car. He
sued for $3.50. The case was tried last
week, the company entering a general
denial of the complaint. The grip con-
tanned a camera and several sets of fine
tools
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibit Of
California products at the Chamber Of Com
merce building, on Broadway. between First
and Second streets, where free information
will be given on all subjects pertaining to this
section.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05
Change In Beach Trains
Ga -. I--.A-

Effective October 7. Trains for Long
Beach and San Pedro will leave Los
Angeles weeks days at 5:45 al M, daily
at $3.50 a. M and 1870 p. m, and Sum
daYs at 20 D. m.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05

The Herald wilt pay so In cash to anyone
furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest
and conviction Of any perron caught stealing
pntrons. THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05
CITY NEWS in BRIEF

Miss L. B. Moore, 200 Coulter building,
desires to announce to the ladies of Los
Angeles and vicinity that she has beau
tiful line and great variety of hats. Moth
ing in town just like her hats, so don't
buy until you have visited her parlors.
Second floor Coulter building.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05

Run down. nervous. sleepless people
find life worth living after making the
acquaintance of Chiropractic physician.
George IT, Key. d. c.. 454 South Hill.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05

Mattresses renovated this week. Our
regular 50 job for $3.50. Upholstering, re-
finishing and expert cabinet work. San
itary Upholstering Co., E927S.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05

DR.. c. H. Parker dentist, formerly OF
ASS s. Broadway. now at Third and Hill;
entrance 257 8. Hill, over Vegetarian
Cafe. Bridge work speciality. AS532
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05

Dentist-Dr. q. H. Kriechbaum. 227-2M
johnson building. Hours $3.50 to p. m.
Both phones; also residence phone.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05

Hygienic sanitarium. DR.. Jessie H. Far
well. osteopath and dietitian. 1858 West
Eleventh street. Phone West 1858.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05

Swobdi can show you the latest and
swellest millinery in the city and some
very exclusive styles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05

HooseVeH as SooIaIIst
William G.. Owen will speak at the
Liberal club. Mammoth hall, 517 South
Broadway, Sunday night on Theodore
Roosevelt, Socialist" reviewing the ex-
treme Capitalization advocated by the
president in his recent speeches.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-15
KINGSTON, JAM,
LEVELED; MANY
LIVES LOST

New York Jan 5-The Western Union Telegraph company
in receipt advices reporting that Kingston Ja has been de-
stroyed by an earthquake, with much loss of life
The issued by the Western Union follows:
The Western Union Telegraph has received advces
that communication with Kingston Ia is interrupted also to
Ishmus apparently by earthquake and that
dvce land line communication restored TO within
miles of Kingston Traffic be accepted sendes risk sub
Reported Kingston destroyed by earth
quake with much loss of life.
Kingston the capital and chief OF Jamaica West Indies
plane the head OF Port Royal
bay, the southern coast OF the island
laid with regular and wide streets and the better class
neatly built with wide verandas and surrounded by
handsome gardens.
Kingston botanical garden hospital and library
public buildings ard the of Anglican
bishopric.
The the world protected from the
long point the extremity of which the forts and
val arsenal of Port Royal
The channel leading the bay and about rs feet
deep within there excellent anchorage for the largest vessels
Nearly all of the trade of tie colony there and the
the have relations with this
country Europe, southern Cuba and Central America.
The exports mainly coffee, dyewoods and
fruits.
Kingston is the principal naval station of Great Britain in
Indies and considerable military force is stationed
the highlands behind the city.
The population is about $1,000
former capital of the island destroed by
earthquake June i 1902 This disaster led to the founda
tion of the city OF Kingston.
Jamaica has become great Winter resort for mercans and
there doubt hundreds if hot thousands the island
when the upheaval occurred.