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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
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The D d s Care.
EPIDEMIC OF GRIPPE HAS
e LIGHT OLD AND DUNG Ss

WHEELING. Dec, Wheeling Il
In the grasp OF a genuine epidemic
Of Ia grippe. and physicians say tina,
,thereis the largest number Of cases al
present they have recorded in many
Years. The epidemic is evidently no no
Irespector Of persons, for, old and young
alike are suffering from It's Effects,
and as far as can be learned there Is
no particular cessation in Its pros.
ress.
As an evidence Of the general pre-.
iyalcace of$the epidemic the desks 81
many business and office men arc IL,
found closed and coming at this par +
ucular time Of the year, much ineon.
(renience Is experienced owing to the
fact that in certain lines OF business
dhe holiday trade is seriously inter.
ifred with. AS a result, in some in.
stances, almost a complete shift OF
office forces has been found necessary.
At the Office of City School superln.
if'ndent +. B. Work yesterday. 1t was
learned that many teachers have been
forced to racate the school rooms and
aye home Ill with la grippe, while
many pupils Of all ages are absent
from the schools on account Of iii.
n4ss.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
Won the Hearts
Of the Audience
MISS IRENE MYERS GREATLY
PLEASED PATRONS OF THE
GRAND LAST NIGHT.

Miss Irene Myers made her initial
appearance before a Fairmont audi.
ence last night. and all who were pres
ent were n unit In agreeing that Miss
Myers is entirely worthy Of all OF the
good things that were said about her
in advance Of her coming. She Is
indeed a gifted young actress and the
originality and spirit with which she
does her work won the hearts OF the
audience from her first appearance
Her style Is highly pleasing and the
role of a jockey which she assumed
last night was interpretated In most
intelligent and natural manner. be.
sides her really clever acting. she sang
some good songs, which were enthu.
siastically cncored. Before the end
OF her engagement Miss Myers viii
be an established local fayorite, and
her future engagements will be look.
cd forward TO with pleasurable anticl.
patton.
Her supporting company is the
strongest ever seen here in a roper.
toire organization. ]. f. Lessig, the
heavy, came in for much favorable
criticism, MARTY Woodworth furnish.
cd some good comedy, while Joseph
Lawrence was very clever, MS was nj.
50 Miss Edna Macbeth. rhe other
members Of the company also deserve
special mention.
Notwithstanding the excellent cast
the vaudeville features were highly
entertaining. The Century Comedy
Four was the best male Quartette ever
heard on the local stage, while the
Marvellous Wade. the magician, nut
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
PERSONAL

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On an eStenaea visit 70 her mother e,
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noon lor her nome l3las az Helena, Mont. ,
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spendinr \ few, ], "a iy,i,b her ..an, .
before tbe,r ,,onartnr. y
Mrs. IS. d. Davis and Miss 1inn,e
Monroe, Of shinnston we're visitors
in the city YESTERDAY.
Nrs t,,ob pau I, ~. ~, -
arrived 10 snand mo hoI,ia,.s ~, ~,
atives :.
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salues Grant. OF draiton' IS spending
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
|GIIY SOLlgITlB GET RB|Sl
lcenslaeee Iram .saac one.,


tconttnueu ran Tane one,
u
fused the proposition but talked y
forcing the court 70 provide a safa
means u crossing the river
An application for refund on taxes
was presented by the Buckhannor}
and Northern Railroad Company for
the years 1906 and 1907 for property
enormously assessed TN the First
ward. St.i
y Mr.. Robinson called the attention
of the council to the fact that several
paving claims on CASTOR avenue, First
and Second streets, are yet unpaid,
The solicitor was notified to inyestR
gate the matter.
A. II. Donally notified the councli
that unless his bill for damages DO
his property is paid that he will put
same out for collection.
s.
The street committee. was ordered
to meet Mr.. Donally with the view Of
making satisfactory settlement.
An amendment to the city ordl.
nances was read which provides for
the election of city. assessor at the
first regular meeting in December OF
every year. The amendment passed
and the assessor will be elected at
the next regular meeting. The amend.
laent Is found necessary since the leg.
islature has changed the time OF the
county assessors beginning their du.
ties from April ! to January /.
Council adjourned to meet Deem.
Der 20, when the election Of the asses.
sor will come up.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
10000 Men
On Guard
DANGER OF NATIONAL UPRISING
BECAUSE OF BREAK WITH
THE SHAH.

TEHERAN, Dec. 1S.-Russian Eng.
fish diplomats eyerting utmost efforts
to avert seemingly certain break be.
tween the Shah and parliament. The
parliament charges the Shah with
seeking to revoke the constitution
granted by his predecessor. The
streets are filled with Imperial troops
with which the Shah has surrendered
his palace. The liberals have thrown
up barricades around the parliament
house guarding against the dissolu.
ton with 10000 armed men.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
FARMoNT TIMES FUND.
GENERAL RELIEF FUND.
aeeelrea ANA reported up to

Reneired and reported up to
sS Deceraher II .......... $32, 55O.95
r. C. Arbrecht. ciarksburg 500
HEMP \. Colby. Dayton. o.. 500
IntsIssencer Pub: Co.. Wheel.
Ing. ". Va. ............. 229.59
! Herald pub: Co.. Dayton o.. 5O.OS
\. .: u. Rzoelrerhoff, Bellefon-
faiae Pm. ....... 1000
DHyis Kedcay, Allegheny, Pa. 200
glaTlssarg Telegram Relief
3 FusR -. 4. 10000
]. Kir1g Jr- Dayton o.. 500
Matte Il Kaufman, Danrille,
va ESQ
Geo Herr, sewickley, Pa. 1000
Henry G cronemeyer, Nc
1ssspoft. Pa. 81. 80. 200
EittleraSe- Cato & Bfedsoe,
ehsftestou. w. va. .... $500
4 DANIEL ~. Lawrence, Med
( Iara. sfass $500
WheranE Stamping Co, tby
- 4 y
Nay lor, Sec. Wheel
y: lag Board Of Tade} ~. 5000
RnnA Wallis Hall, Walling.
tuTa. Pa 100
Her. samuel Ringgoll. Knox
q Tenn. Thy The Jour
aal and Tribune Coz ~. 100
"a - y o,Brien, Latrobe, Pa.
fl,y In robe Daily BuIletln) 500
i.atrs6e lodge Of Elks (by
Lahpbe Daily BulletiD $500
Y .Ino. .. Neville, I.atrobe, Pa.
,Latrobe Daily Bulle-
Nm, 4. .i.... LOO
faizah beth K. Young, Meyers.
tia1ts.t: "a. z. So. .j........ 1000
e. G. Hiscr, Hopkinsville, Ky. 500
on CITY Derrick 200
2! n ctossou, Columbus, o.. LOO
S 'ssrl <, ............ so
-. Paul's P. E. Church, Yves.
ION. W. va. (by Rev. NJ.
), y ~ \ isarnes 1851
sFyatt Graham Hunt
inetsE w. Va. tliy May.
raett - 80, -. 1000
srslson, Ashland Ky.
PREY. Il; r. Webb =. 1000
fac House Furnishing
Wy; !;ss.i e15.5O
rsham, Hinton, w. Va.
XIX Nuzum) 1000
ors5 Glasses of
hood and Mrs.
Church 80. 500
<sSairmont $500
Morgan
1900
Sus. O.. 100
.frss Til:
Mrs:jF.
So.a.. 1870
: apolls, a
40. III & 500
~ ...3.. 500
.....t $500
80. 200
lo:., 100
80 n 500
Loo
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Joint Msetin.
OF OPERATORS AND MlNsRs
BE HELD in COW PETiTIvH
DISTRICT TOM RRoy.

lNDIAssaPoIl ind. pee is.
Nine operators to-day held i preii
mary conference 20 prepare for q
Joint meeting tomorrow OF operated
and miners IN The central comp titifs
district. The nilneworls Journal %
lstrsnaousls advocating d restofation
81 the. interstate greemeht. The gem
efal belief to-day Is that the festeras
lion Will take place.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
Missouri For
Secretary T aft
WILL HOLD CONVENTION IN FEB.
RuARY AND ENDORSE HIS
CANDIDACY,

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1S.-With but one
member out of line when the final
vote was taken, the Republican State
authorized by the constitution. 1t
adopted a resolution endorsing the
candidacy of Secretary Of War VII.
liam H. Taft for the Presidency. The
member holding out was William H.
Hallett. proxy for W. A. Dallas, Of the
Fifteenth district.
February 18th was set ms the date
of the State convention at which dele
gates to the national Republican con.
vention will be chosen. :.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. ls.-The
crisis Is expected before the end of
the week as result Of the Cars bend.
ing the knee to the Douma or dlssolu.
ton ofSthe body as a result Of It's de.
mand for a full statement OF the
thrones naval programme.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
ANY 1a YEAR OLD GIRL

can make those delicious Lemon,
chocolate and Custard pies as well as
the more experienced cook II she uses
"ouR-P1E" preparation, which is now
being sold by nearly all grocers. Full
directions on each package. Pie is
not a luxury, but an article OF daily
diet and you might Just as well make
good pies as poor ones. Order a few
packages to-day and you will be so
well pleased that You will tell all your
friends.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18

stempfe's basement, the best place
in town for books, pictures, Chica,
copper. brass and the little attrac.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
cortelyou Not a Candidate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-secretary
Cortelyou. in signed statement given
out last night pronounces false the
current rumors Of undue political &C.
tiyity Of his friends in forwarding a
movement in his interest. The secre.
tary declares that neither he nor his
friends used their influence in behalf
of any candidate for the Presidency,
and that he has not been candidate
for anything but the confidence OF
the people. He adds that II he should
hereafter decide to be a candidate for
any Office, he Will say so frankly.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18

The Prudential rates are lowest. Cal
or write before you insure. SOC ia
cobs Bldg. :,
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-02-05
FEBRUARY WEATHER
In Clever Prose and Poetry BY
Charley Bliss of the Montaom-
cry News.

}n.lpg The month q FEBRUARY l9pAt
Tho conceuuic rings of the equipo-
teutal chrnmosYbere will rotate
arannd tbe bvnrosn5ere of the earth $
dirlerfrio ana aff landed nm in the
taii ~ tbs d,o star This will cause
he weather To- cut IN considerably.
although Inc earth win sim retain its
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-02-05
IN THE HOUSEHOLD
HINTS ON MANY SUBJECTS OF
INTEREST.
How Prunes Provide Their Own
Sweetenlng--Ef Effective Way to Hang
Plctures--Soda and Water
Good for Kitchen Floor.

Need Mo sugar,-How many house
wives know that prunes require abso'
IuteIy no sweetening; that ii they are
cooked slowly for hours and hours
there is sugar from them that nature
provides as sweetening In other
words they sweeten themselves and
if cooked long enough are covered
with a rich syrup. without one grain
Of sugar being added to them The
flavor is also improved by this method
OF cooking them by the oftentimes
despised prune sauce becomes an en-
ioyable addition to the table.
Picture Hanging.-Too little atten'
ton is generally given to the hanging
of pictures They should be hung as
nearly vertical fiat against the wall
as possible and not tipped forward
at various angles with the wall, The
hest effect is given by using two hooks.
SO that two vertical lines Of wire ap'
pear instead Of the triangular piece
resulting when but one hook is used
The effect is more restful in room
where the pictures are hung yerti.
cally.
Kitchen Floor CIeaner.-So many
people find It hard TO keep their
kitchen floors in good condition that
method may help them. Wash with
soda and water After sprinkling
about heaping teaspoonful of soda
on any grease spots, pour boiling wa
ter over If, then take a mop and wipe
up the whole floor This is far more
satisfactory than scrubbing, for IT will
take out grease spots without The use
of elbow grease This viii also
keep the floor snowy white as well as
clean.
Don't Use soap.-Neyer use soap
when cleaning oilcloth. II fades the
colors. and the paint will soon wear
off. Ammonia should also be avoided
because it gives a duh appearance.
Take a clean flannel cloth and apply
warm water The oilcloth should then
be wiped off with a dry cloth Skim
milk is excellent to use. and viii give
the oilcloth a gloss. If a brush is
used it should be soft one but it is
better not to use any.
Care Of Rubber Shoes.--To make
rubber shoes wear longer, from the
tops of old rubber shoes cut pieces the
shape of heel Smear these pieces
on the lining side with thick nuciage
or any sticky substance, and place in
the heels Of rubbers, pressing down
firmly These protectors prevent the
rubber from receiving the direct pres
sure OF the boot heels, and can be
renewed when they show the least
signs Of wear
Cleaning Furniture. - Furniture
needs cleaning as much as Other
woodwork. 1t may be washed with
warm s0spsuds. quickly wiped dry
and then rubbed with an oily cloth
A good polish is made by mixing three
parts of Iinseed oil and one part OF
spirits Of turpcntine apply with a
wooden cloth, and when dry rub well
with a dry wooden cloth This is
especially good polish for scratched
or marred furniture, and will restore
the color and lustcr to yarnish.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-02-05
RED CROSS HOSPITAL
FINE, LARGE STRUCTURE TO BE
OPENED IN NEW YORK CITY.
Institution Whose Career OF Mercy is
to BE Rewarded by the Posses
sion OF a New Building.

Since 1894 New York city has had a
Red Cross hospital, but the early his
tory Of the institution is checkered
with the memory Of dark periods OF
financial difficulties which made 1t
seem at times as though the work
would have 10 be abandoned But bet
ter DAYS were in store Tor the institu
ton. and now its officers and friends
are looking forward TO the early occu-
pancy Of at least a part of the new
building which is being erected in
New York city
The New York Red Cross hospital
was organized in 1894 incorporated in
1896 and reincorporated in 1902 under
charters granted by the state OF New
York, and has been carrying on its
mission of Christianity and mercy in
quiet and effective manner, having
treated several thousand afflicted poor,
and defraying all Its expenses through
the generosity of its few officers, treat
ing all applicants alike irrespective
of creed or nationality, until the ever
increasing demands that were being
daily made upon its limited resources
forced II to accept a wider scope, and
the opening Of the first section Of its
new hospital early next year Is the in-
itial step toward the founding Of per
rlancnt institution that VIII stand for
time immemorial as a tribute 70 The
wisdom and generosity Of a merciful
and loving people.
The unconditional presentation Of
the building site made by the presl-
dent. William r. Wardwell, and the
liberal support given by the patrons Of
the building fund have made the cree
lion Of The building possible
The present officers and patrons Of
the building fund are; President, VIII
liam 7. WardweH vice president
John S. Huyler; treasurer Alfred l..
Manierre: secretary, Allen Wardwell;
rurgeon in chief, A. Monae Lesser
IF. d.
1t was in the latter part of 1896 the
hospital saw its darkest days; it
seemed as if the work would have to
be discontinued and it was at meet
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-02-05
A WOn7an'S
Intuition
(Taie of an Exciting Adventure on the
Cumberland Riyer.)
BY Opie Read

Copyright, by Joseph B. Bowles)
On the banks Of the Cumberland
river. in Tennessee, there stood a log
hut. the home Of an Old ferryman.
With the old man lived his niece, a
tail, strong handsome girl
The old mans name was Abner
Serb. He called the girl Tony She
was a bright little thing, and her mind
seemed to hop about like bird.
Tony was nearly rs, when her uncle
was suddenly taken Ill and died. The
preachers wife offered her a home.
She shook her head.
"But what are YOU going to dor
I'm going to set people over the
river. she said
She was trim and graceful and ap'
peared delicate. but she was strong
the strength OF fine-drawn steel Her
management Of the big boat for wag'
ons and teams was constant sur
prise. -.
Late one afternoon, while Tony was
sitting on the shore reading, there
came a loud cry from the opposite
bank. The canoe-bring It as quick
ly as possible
She leapod into the canoe and skim
med across
Quick" said the young man stand
ing in the edge OF the water. Take
me over as fast as you cam"
you must be going for a doctor"
Il am going to keep from needing
one. Don't lose any time. They are
coming
"Who?"
THE human wolves Don't YOU
hear them? They are after me-they
put me in Jail over yonder in the vii
lage FOR nothing. | broke out, Yon
der they come"
They can't catch u.s. she replied
quietly, :.
A troop Of men dashed down to the
river. and leaped off their horses,
looking about for a boat They com
manded Tony 10 come back.
My canoe won't hold SO many!
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-02-05

hartman viii not. find it out or the
win teach il 10 sit mp and spead and
10 fetch ana carry and retrieve the
stars and wandering comets for them,
and first thing we know they viii
form planetary trust. Even the
Milky Way would be gathered up to-
form a colossal milk trust and he
trays of the sun would be screened in
and sold at o much thermal watt
Bat we are getting off the subject
Fehrua viii be the most tempestu.
Gus month of the winter Cold waves
ana storm periods will come in quick
succession. On The 7th 1t will be cold
enough Co freeze craven image, and
On the 12th, 10Th and 10th the frigidity
win come down from Medicine Hat
and Moose Jaw ana enyelop the land
in its icy arms This month win be,
BIZ far the coolest, stormiest month
81 The winter
tThis prediction is made at he sug
gcstion Of several Of our cl1thins
merchants who are oyerstocked with
ovct coats and heavy underwear
February has more important days
than any month in the year Tharc
is C.ound HOY day, Liucoln's birth
day, Washingtons birthday and St
Valentines day. but the greatest Of
these is ST. Valentines day
The loyelorn swain sends tender
notes INTO his tOotsip wOotS.c and
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-02-05
Macaroon custard.

Have in readiness nine or ten maca-
rooms that have been soaked in a quar-.
ter cup of sherry Add TO the soaked
macaroons the yolks Of two eggs beat.
en- lightly a cup and a half OF milk.
two tsbiesp0onfuls sugar and one
tablespoonful each macaroon and
bread crumbs Butter the blazer
slightly. turn in the custard. set over
the hot water pan, cover and cook
from 20 10 30 minutes. When about
half done. whip the whites of the two
eggs stiff with two tablespoonfuls SUI
gar and two teaspoonfuls lemon juice.
and pile lightly on top OF custard. Re
cover and finish the cooking.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-02-05
WHEN YOU CLEAN THE STOVE,
Some Simple observances That VIII
Tighten Labor.

The kitchen stove can be cleaned
with newspapers but when cleaning
do it thoroughly. Many tops Of stoves
receive a daily polish and yet the sides
are covered with dust and grease
Let the oven be thoroughly cleaned
with a brush kept for that purpose.
then nicely washed. ana your bread
and cake will have Il purer flavor.
Never leave dust or grease remains
Of former bakings on your oven doors.
4 newspaper will remove all of these;
q wet cloth will complete the clean
ing
In cleaning the cook stove, do not
forget TO keep the pipe clean within
and without-an important point to
bear in mind
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-02-05

"someone Is Comne!" She Said
she shouted. wait till | bring the
big boat
Come back, or wen fire on you!"
man cried.
You'd better turn around and go
back" said the young man with a
sigh,
She looked at him. Didn't YOU say
YOU were innocent OF any crime"
Yes; but theyH shoot and they
might hit YOU
She smiled The men began TO
shoot The bullets plucked mp the wa.
ter
They believe in baptism by sprlnk'
ling she remarked.
lie glzed At her fo.getiul Of the
bullets "You are the nobIest crea-
ure Z ever saw ne declared
The sun on tho water dazzlcs your
owes" she replied
SO. a more startling brightness
aazzlos my soul
That's rather pretty Soc, they
nsyo found boat They can catch
rou Tho wood is thick and youll
81 turned around and around unless
you know inc road Tn there ON tho
risc rs my cabin When Won jump
ashore ] Will stay go hold them back
us Ions as possible, Go to my house
in the middle ul he floor is bear
kim Under ir is trap door leading
down ia.o q potato cellar Get down
DO there Smooth down the bear skin
ss well as SOU can when you've got iu.
Sow jump out. and run
When be had leaped ashore. she
graeG hacb to meet the men. She
recognized Nasford The sheriff OF
tho county.
scatter oI. in every direction. he
AID Then. looking at Tony he added
rim and { viii go up 70 the house
Ha might double back on his track
ike a rabbit and come back to the
fiyCr~
u shall DO pleased 10 entertain
sou. sail Tony. with motto or checr-
mlrc in hcr voice but she fc.f thar
She was growing pale. ana she turned
away to hide her face.
oh. ycs. you arc very innocent"
said the sniovd sheriff 1s Dc stepped
into the cabin
oh. hope go Sir down. please
The bcarskin was in place There
was no sign THAT f bad been dis
tnrbsd The sheriff dif not sii down
-That was pretty bic b-ae De said.
pointing 70 Gro sus in the middle ot
the floor
Yes SIR
Did you Bin him.
q helped kin him shot him
once"
lie stepped forward and lifted the
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-02-05
Fine Baked Potatoes.

For stuffed baked potatoes select
those OF medium size. and bake them
in their skins until they are nearly
done. cut nearly through the potato
at one end. scoop out a little from the
center. and fi the hollow space with
a thin slice Of fried bacon. tightly
rolled Close down the halfsevcrcd
end OF the potato. return TO the oven
and finish baking
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-02-05
Ribbon interviewer with Tinsel.

Slken material interviewer with lin
sci is best cleaned with bread crumbs
and powdered blue. then shaken and
rubbed with a clean cloth. tinsel OF
gold lace with liquid ammonia
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-02-05
KINGSTON WANTS BIG LOAN

Kingston. Jamaica. Feb. THE re
construction committee appointed by
Archbishop NUttall 10 carry out pro
posals for the rebuilding Of the city
met Saturday and passed q resolution
10 ask the imperial government 70 ad
vance a loan If & eoo 0eo IT 2 lvv rate
Of interest. 10 be repaid IN tWentF
vea-.