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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-01
STATE OF ONO, city Of Toledo,


Frank j., Cheney makes oath thai
he Is senior partner of The firm of F
j.. Cheney c Co., doing business II
The city Of Toledo, county and State
aforesaid, and TINT said Aim will pa.
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every cast of ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENNY.
Sworn 10 before me aid lubscrlbct
in my .'oseace. this 9Th day of De
cembc!, 4. D., 1856.
(Seall A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken inter
nalIy. end acts directly on The blood
and M.Nc0us surfaces Of the system
SEMI for testimonials free.
F. j. CHENNY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by nil Druggists, TEc.
Take Halls Family pills for con7ti
patton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-01
MRS. THAW TO GIVE 100000.
Promise to Western College Condition
al on Cost OF Sons Trial.


DENVER, Col, May Mrs. Will
Ham Tiiaw has given assurances that
she will donate at least $4,000 to
Westminster College, 4 Presbyterian
institution to be opened here soon
and endowed by wealthy people. II
the drain on her fortune in defending
her son. Harry. for the murder Of Stan
ford White IS not TOO great she will
make her donation 100000, 10 be paid
within a year.
Mrs. Thaw's promise was being kept
secret, but today several Presbyterian
ministers who had been informed oil
her Intentions. substantlated the sto
ry. Friends Of the university expect
to raise 81, 900. 900.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-01
SMlTHFIELD TEAM
Was Easy For Local 6owlers In Game
Yesterday.

The bowling team from Smllndeld
that bowled the local team yesterday
afternoon was an easy mark. The 10.
calls won ont by 267 pins. The score:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-01

George Bernard Shaw says he would
suillotine the stingy rich. But he can.
not force them 10 p~atronize his plays
Or his books, the constitution guuran.
teeing immunity from "cruel and unus.
aal panishmeats."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-01

The. Rev. J.. D. Simmons Is dead.
This announcement brings sadness to
thousands in this State, who knew
and loved him so well. Deepest sym,
patty for the bereft family goes out
from many hearts.
Mr.. Simmons was one Of the most
useful ministers in the Baptist de.
nomination In this State. He was a
preacher Of force and power and ac'
complished great good in his long
ministry. An able leader In the
work and q wise counselor in the
church was he, and thus was his life
felt IN the State.
The Rev. Mr.. Simmons was q man
kind al neart and full OF sympathy
for mankind. The burden OF his
heart was the salvation Of souls. He
was practical In thought and liberal
in mind, as well as generous In
spirit
Cut down in the prime of life, his
death Is keehly felt by all church.
men. As editor and owner Of the
Baptist Banner he promised an even
much wider and greater usefulness
in the cause, and in this his demise
Is doubly regretted.
Personal association with him for
many months endeared him TO the
editors Of the Telegram and they are
deeply pained over the announce.
ment Of his death.
Tie life Of this man Of Cod con.
vInces The Telegram that, h~cnceforth
there is laid up for him n crown Of
righteousness, which the Lord, the
righteous Judge, shall give him.
Clarlishurg Telegram.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-01

1t is currently reported that Mr..
Bryan is at work on a new set Of Ideas,
all the best Of his old ones having been
shamelessly appropriated by the
Roosevelt administration.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-01

II Is rather hard for Secretary Taft
do %serious work in Ohio and still
keen one eye open oil the lids Of neigh,
boring countries and dependencies.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-01

Artists materials, paints oils
brushes, drawing paper and tracing
cloth Mt Globe Book Store. u
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-01
TWlcE.A.WEEK.
MONDAY and ThMrsAaY,l
PUBLISHERS, PRESS WIRE SER.
VICE.

Entered at. the Postofice at Fair.
mont, West Virginia as second.class
mail matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
TAKES OFF CLOTHES
 BY THE WHOLESALE
Negro In Handsome Rig Takes Them Away to Be Cleaned and Never Re.
 turns-Many Victims Complain.

The police department is on the lookout for Bob Thomas, a negro who has been successfully working one of the easiest skin games of the kind in the city for the past three weeks that has ever come under the observation of the department Thomas represents himself as the repre- sentative of one of the best known clean ing and dyelng houses in the city and so- licits clothing to renovate.
 The other game. even more enticing 10 victims. is that of selling old clothes on commission. The negro drives about the city in q rubber tired buggy. drawn by a handsome bay horse. He has been giving his entire attention to West End if the large number of complaints from housewives in that portion of the city may be taken as evidence. In working the commission on clothes fake. Thomas is said to always give references. He is light brown negro, and Is said to have vlctimized quite a number of res idents within the past two weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
NO EXPLANATION
 FOR THE EXPLOSION
Children Went to Fill Lamps and Fire Proof Oil Was Contained
 In Cans.

The source of the explosion which caused the death of little Grace Par sons Friday afternoon is now a great - CT mystery tfan ever. The father r. c. Parsons, states that he had just a few days before bought two five gallon cans of fire proof oil. The mother sent the children to the kitchen to fill the lamps, and the little one few mo- ments later cried out Mother. when [ pulled out the cork, the oil got all over me- The mother told her to not to waste any more than she could help and the next minute the can exploded
 That 1t was fire proof oil in the can Is testified to by the fact that it was burned in lamps last night The only theory is that enough gasoline was left in the can when last used to form a combustion and cause the explosion.
 The funeral services over the remains of the little 13year-old daughter of MT and Mrs. Parsons will be held this afternoon from the residence. i031a North Twenty fourth street, and inter ment will be made in Elmwood ceme- tery.
 Little Elsie. who was also horribly burned, has been moved home from the hospital and there are good hopes of her recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
SAYS WARD WILL
 REGAIN CONTROL
ALDERMAN THINKS MAYOR WILL BE MAYOR IN FACT WHEN PRO- HlBITloN QUESTION IS FINALLY DETERMINED.

Looking ahead a few months one can see calm on the now stormy political horizon,' said an alderman yesterday and 1 believe it will show that George Ward, Mayor of Birmingham will have the reins of government in his hands as never before, and that the various bus mess matters of the city of Birmingham will receive the attention of the coun- cil as it has in the dim past
 The prohibition fight over, and set tied one way or the other, will heal the factional rupture. The factional trouble was caused in the first place by the sa- looms. Mayor Ward and his eight alder men, favored high license to ward off prohibition. The other ten aldermen op- posed high license. For this reason he cut some of their heads in changing com mittee chairmanships. Then he left
 Thinking it too late for regulation all of those eight aldermen who sup ported him have since graduated to pro- hibitionists. and given up high license Following that the other class also grad uated. and became favorable to high license, and are now in mood to pass the very high license ordinance which Ward always desired.
 'The question is, when Ward returns, will he stand firm for high license, or will he follow the example of his friends and come out for prohibition?
 'If he remain a regulationist he will do the city service should prohibition fail to pass, and should he become d pro- hibitionist he would do the city service in upholding the law, if prohibition car ries
 Either way he decides will not cause friction in the City Council more than few months. His attitude is like that of a horse which, has run against a fence. H may have backed off to take q run ming jump, and he may not jump at all VI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
Mrs. Mary Madoc.

Mrs. Mary Madoc, who has been one of the best and most favorably known matrons of Bessemer for the past six teen years, died at her residence yes terday morning. She was 6 years of age, and leaves her husband. J, A. Ma doc d well known and popular empoye of the rolling mill
 Funeral services will be held Monda y afternoon at l:30 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church. Rev. l.. S HanleY officiating. The interment will he at Elmwood cemetery. The pail bearers are as follows: Honorary. F. II. Prichard. ]. II. Prichsrd, E. Waller pr. J. s. Win ters, ]. F. Robinson. G. E. Morse, Dr George Waller and c. q. Houston Ac- tive. G. Herbert, D. L. Williams, J. L.. Hart, C. l.. Odell W. II. Dennis and J. B. Morton. Mrs. Madoc came to America from Wales, and was prominent in all charitable and religious movements in Bessemer since her residence there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
School Day for Fair.

At I meeting of the Jefferson county Board of Education, held yesterday the following was adopted:
 Whereas, the Alabama State Fair as- sociation having designated October II, 1907 as school day, and believing that it will be of educational value for the children of this county to attend said fair, therefore.
 Resolved, That the County Board of Education of Jefferson county hereby au- thorize the teachers of the public schools of the county to dismiss their schools on Friday. October H. 1907, and urge their pupils to attend the fair on that day. That the county superintendent be au- thorized to pay teachers as though they had taught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
COPPER WIRE STOLEN.
Only One Burglary Was Reported tc
 Headquarters Yesterday.

Notice was received last night at police headquarters that two coils of copper wire had been stolen from the ware rooms of the Southern Bell Telephone compah, Friday night. The wire is valued at 5i and weighs PIT pounds. Two junk ped- dlers are under suspicion.
 This was the only burglary reported al headquarters yesterday, and serves tc show that the extra vigilance on the part of the officers in all localities of the city is bearing fruit. The officers have beer keeping a sharp lookout for burglar. during the past few days, and the detei' imitation of Chief Wier to prevent tn numerous petty thefts from residences l. all portions of the city seems to be on [ fair way to realization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
Weber Eben Dreamed 0C
 Geffing Onf Injunction

The committee in charge of the cam paign against prohibition, after reading the statement printed that it would get out an injunction against Judge Greene to prevent an election, has given out the following statement:
 "The committee being in charge of the campaign against prohibition have never dreamed of, much less. seriously discussed, asking for an injunction of any kind, connected in any way, with the prohibition election. We cannot imagine how any such rumor gained circulation, or on what authority it was published. May it not be that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
Neg7O Held t0r Atr0ciOps
 Crime in Birmingham Jail

Dolph Taylor the negro who is charged incompetent daughter of Ali Johnson Of Greensboro Thursday was brought to Birmingham yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Gewin of Tuscaloosa county, and is now lodged in the Jefferson county jail. The negro was brought to this city from Hale county, where he was cap tured yesterday to have him from mob violence.
 The crime was peculiarly atrocious. The girl who was only IA years of age, was accustomed to the tenderest care of her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
CULPEPPER TODAY.
Will Talk to Men at Jefferson Msss
 Meeting This Afternoon.

The meeting for men only to be held at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon at 3:S0 o'clock promises to be even bet ter attended than that last Sunday as the impression made by Dr. J. E. Cul- pepper, Che noted evangelist. will be fol- lowed by the return of many
 Dr. Culpepper will preach again on 'se- crct Sins" and this will be the last meet ing of the kind which he will address in Birmingham. as he leaves the city to- night or tomorrow.
 The gathering is under the auspices or the Young Mems Christian association and special music will be provided for tho ncr a sInn-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15

articles were inspired, and that the rohibition leaders. noticing the tre- mendous change in sentiment against prohibition are laying their plans to win in another way? The long delay in turning in the petitions and oth Ter things connected herewith. perhaps. are more serious than has yet been admitted. As far as we are concerned the ballots of the voters of Jefferson county will decide this issue. and we hardly think the people will appre- ciate the threat to take the settlement of this question from the people of the county up to the governor and the state legislat ture"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
little Blaze Draws Crowd.

e blaze in the rear of M l.. Sat terri, tailor shop on Third avenue en- dang the Old Yates building, but was put without any trouble. It was causby the explosion of a gasoline stovehe inside of the tailor shop was hurnsightly and the Johnson boarding houshs filled with smoke. The in- matdrried out a good deal of furni- ture,1 hundreds of Saturday night stroi1 congregated, but were disap- pointt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15

family. Her father was a farmer and merchant, living four miles from Greens boro At the time the crime was com mitted the girl was unable to cry, and her condition was made known only by inarticulate sounds after she recovered consciousness.
 Taylor was captured after long chase with blood hounds He was hurried to safety immediately. The community where the crime was committed is much aroused, and had the negro remained within strik- ing distance he would undoubtedly have been handled summarily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 14-Forecast for Alabama: Local showers Sunday and probably Monday; light to fresh north cast to east winds.
 Mississippi: Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday; probably occasional showers in south portion Monday; light northeast to north winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Dollie Bryant.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Dolle Bryant. aged 5S years. the wife of A. c. Bryant, were held at the family residence. 3i09 Avenue F. yester- day afternoon. The burial was at Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
Bessie Abbott Concert Go.

The Bessie Abbott Concert company will appear at the Jefferson theatre about the middle of October Miss Abbott is one of the famous prma donnas of Conrieds Metropolitan Opera company, and her company is regarded as a great musical attraction. She made a great hit at the Atlanta music festival last May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
Grace Parsons.

Grace Parsons. aged 13 years, died at the residence of her parents, MT and Mrs. T. c. Parsons, yesterday morning at { o'clock Funeral services will be hled from the residence, AIS Twenty fourth street. this afternoon at o'clock. Rev. pr. A. J. Dickinson pastor of the First Baptist church. will officiate. The burIa will be in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Suddenly, at Monterey. Mexico. Septem- Der g, l9O7 William McPike, husband Minnie E. Kennedy and son of William and Augusta J. McPike, Youngstown, Funeral will take place at o'clock, m, Monday. September Is, from St. A thony's church, Ensley. Youngstown papers please copy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
EeIix D. Fuller. sr.. Resians,

Felix D. Fuller, Sr., who has been con- nected with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and his position and will leave in few days to join his wife in Fordyce, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
Escaped Convict Captured.

Lindsey Johnson, negro who escaped some time ago from the convict ward at the Pratt city mines, was captured at S;lO o'clock last night by officers Dish eroon and Benson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertallers.
Green Undertaking Company.

All lots are cared for and grass moved fee on both lots and graves at beauti- fdl Elmwocd cemetery. Single burial spaces from D. For information or il- lustrated booklet, telephone Bell 637, Peo- pies 925. Take Powderly, West End, South Bessemer or Cleveland cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
kniqhts of Columbus.

Birmingham council No. 635 Knights of Columbus, will hold a meeting tomorrow night As business of more than ordi- nary importance will be considered Sec retary M. F. Linnehan has sent out ao- ticer urging full attendance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
ID PROBE KILLING
 OF MAN BY DEPUTIES
New Market Community
 Aroused Over Tragedy
HEARING TO BE HELD TODAY
Friends of Wise Claim Property Was Decided to His Father More Than Twenty Years Ago By
 United States.

An investigation of the death of 5o- seph Wise. who was killed at New Merkel station Friday morning by d number of Jefferson county deputies as they were endeavoring to serve war rant of disposession, will be held at the undertaking parlors of lige Loy ihis morning at 10 o'clock. The investigation is for the purpose of determining whether or not MT Wise was murdered or whether his death was due to his own rashness in resisting arrest.
 The fact that an investigation of the killing was to be made this morning was unknown to the deputies who en- deavored to serve the papers and to Chlef Deputy Lucian Brown at late hour last night. When informed by an Age Herald reporter that an investigation was to be made. MT. Brown expressed great surprise. and begun immediately to sum mon witnesses and to inform the deputles who were present at the time or the tragedy of the fact.
 Conducted by Russell
 The investigation will be conducted by Acting Coroner W. S. Russell, and 1t Is stated bv the friends of the dead man that every detail of the killing will be thoroughly probed They state further that the disputed plot of land was deeded to Ephriam Wise. the father of the dead man twenty years ago by the United States government and that the claim or the Tennessee Coal and Iron company was entirely illegal The family have
 
 or more, is their claim. and any attempt to eject them amounted to no more than trespass.
 Entire Community Aroused.
 The entire community of New Merkel is aroused over the killing of Joseph Wise. and 1t is expected that much spicy testimony regarding the tragedy will be given at the investigation this morn ing. The fact that the investigation was called, and that the sheriffs office was not notified, was condemned in strong terms by Mr. Brown last night. The opinion prevailing among tho officials in the sheriffs office Is that the inVestiga- tion was to be rushed through by hostile judge, who Intended to hear only one side of the question.
 c. A. Wise, who was captured soon after the tragedy, and who spent the night in a cell in the Jefferson county jail, was released on bond yesterday Bail was fixed at sl00 At late hour last night Henry Wise was still at large. The story of the killing is well known to all residents of of the city Deputies Curl. Cowan and Helton, accompanied by a representative of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company, were attacked by Joseph Wise when they were attempt ing to carry out the provisions of dis possession warrant Wise was shot three times, the last shot killing him instantly The other two brothers armed with axes, immediately sought safety In flight.
 Funeral arrangements for the dead man have not yet been made. The body is still at the parlors of Loy awaiting the result of the investigation this morn ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-15
hSetOriun1 l13 N. 18th St.
 NV MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMME. (All this week.

(All this week.) Roy Ing. violinist, will play ,te famousvirs Trill, Tartini; and Wild Birds t1lahoma, which are dedicated to Jan belk.
 Bird bling by Whistling Rufus. Madeelle LaTula, cornet soloist. Rose ian, clever violin soloist. Overtiyoung ladies' orchestra. These actions are playing to stand ing roohlyr in this beautiful theatre. Talent mined every Monday at 9 A. m. 190Slrd avenue.
 Amdtdlight. Friday. Come and see em' Inc nook
 NEXT WEEK. Sid BaAnd baby. smallest child &C., robat in world"
 B North 18th St.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-07-26
o. Mar Ia Philadelphia Record.
BIG SURPRISE SPRUNG
By State In Trial Of North Carolina
LynCher.

Charlotte, N c., July 24.-The
state sprung a surprise on the defense
in the trial of zeke Lewis in Union
court today when in Offering rebuff
tai testimony counsel produced a let
ter received by Sheriff Began Of
Arson county, threatening him with
summary vengeance If he testified
against any member Of the mob at the
trial.
The letter was received May % and
was signed: "The Crowd that Killed
]. Y. Johnson" and threatened the
sheriff with death If he revealed the
names Of any man he recognized at
the Jail.
The letter stated that there we're
S42 men in the mob and though there
might be some fools among them, at
least 275 we're settled men who knew
what they were talking about and
would do as they said.
The defense hotly objected to the
admission of this letter, but the court
admitted it for the jury to consider,
as bearing on the conduct and evil
dence of Sheriff Began, and it was
read and put in evidence.
Sheriff Began was recalled and
swore positively to his Identification
Of Lewis as the ringleader Of the
mob, declaring that he talked to him
twice the night Of the lynching in the
Jail and had known him for years.
Lewis, he said, was not disguised,
and there could be no mistake in
identity. The state here rested and
the argument began.
The case will 90 10 the jury to-
morrow.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-07-26
WILL BAR CONsUMPTIyEs.
Texas Governor win OnlciAHy De.
clare tuberculosis couta0ious.

Texas Governor win OflclATy De.
clare Tuberculosis Contagious.
Houston, Texas, July 24.-Dr. VIII
liam NJ. Brumby, State Health ofaeeT
says the Governor shortly win issue a
proclamation declaring tuberculosis q
contagious disease. The proclamation
will give the railroads notice that II is
a statutory offense, punishable by q
fine of $500 to transport person az
aicted with a contagious disease into
the State.
If in interstate traffic passenger
demands that the carrier bring him
to Texas, the health officer viii re-
Quire that the railroad notify the
authorities at destination and the
patient viii be required to submit to
an examination and, If not satisfae-
tory, the patient viii be subject to
deportation.