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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18

are confident that they have diseoy.
cred testimony, which II gotten be.
fore the jury would result in ee-,
diet entirely different from the one
rendered ut the first trial. In speak
ing of the case some time ago, Mr.
William Thompson. attorney for the
defendant, said. The suit has been
one OF the most interesting was
ever connected with. There were s.,
many different phases to the case
and the new discoveries we have
made since the trial have made the
suit more interesting than ever. Old
letters have been photographed and
in our plea for new trial We expect
to introduce letters and papers that
to me seem most convincing and
proof enough for a new trial.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
lex Will Case
Comes Up Again
DESCENDANTS CLAIM TO HAVE
NEW EVIDENCE Fer A NEW
HEARING.

CHARLESTON, Dec. .1S.-.Iudge Al,
ston G. Dayton, OF the Northern Dis.
trict of West Virginia. arrived in the
city Monday night on the Coal & Coke
from HIS home in Phiiippi. Judge Day.
ton Is IN Charleston to hold federal
court for several days. There are a
amber OF important matters which
will be taken up by the judge during
his short stay in the city and a mum.
Der OFF important orders will be enter.
ed on the records In cases which were
submitted to him for decision when
he was holding court in this city last
summer and at other times during
Judge Keller's absence from the dis
triet.
No definite calendar has been made
out as to the order of the work
which Judge Dayton will attend to,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
g b w ere
Held AS Slaves
lNlNERs TELL BIG STORY OF
PEoNAecEsWBiLEA WORKING
On! WEST VIRGINIA.

y d Z
|gIvAsHINGToN. Dec. 1S.--lt the
stories told by William Griffith amt
John J. Payton, two coal miners for
merly Of Scranton. Pa. are true, the
laborers at the mine Of the White OAK
Coal Company nj SCARBOROUGH, W. va.
\are virtually slaves. T. v. Powderly Is
10 deeply impressed with their story
Chat he has asked the Scranton miners
50 present their grievances. to Assist
ANT Attorney General Russell at the
department OF Justice tomorrow with
view Of securing evidence for the
prosecution - the coal company.
Griffith and Paytnn say they wpre
induced to leave their work at scran.
ton. Pa, some months ago by the al.
yertlsement, OF the White Oak Coal
Company Offering to pay wages Mt
which they could have earned from
s5Tto SO n day. When they got TO
work they were paid As cents for the
work for which they received s1.1O
at. the Scranton mines. and so cents
for that which they received SLED.
Their wages was paid in scrip cool
only at the company's stores, and they
were often forced to discount their
checks even at these stores. The
longer they worked at the mines the
deeper they became indebted to the
company.
They would have left there at the
end OF the first week II they had not
virtually been Imprisoned by the de.
tectives and guards OF the company.
Every day, they claim. the miners are
marched to and from work under
guard. After three or four unsuccess-
full attempts Grinih and Payton es.
capped with $3.50 as the result of their
three months labor. They walkr.l
over 200 miles to Washington.
Paytun and Griffith when they ar
rived yesterday were, in an almost
famlshed condition. Mr.. Powderly
provided meals and lodging for them
and intends to keep them in Washing
ton during the investigation OF their
charges.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
Oklahoma
Senators
OWEN DRAWS THE LONG TERM
AND GORE THE SHORT
TERM.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-The two
senator's from Oklahoma were sworn
into office Monday. Senator Money
presented the credentials of Robert
Owen and Senator Cllberson those OF
Thomas p. Gore. the blind senator.
They were escorted to the vice presi.
dents 1Iesk. Senator Gore walking
slowly by aid,of his cane. and leaning
on the arm Of the Texas Senator, AZ
ter the oath was administered to SEN
ator Gore he was conducted to the
desk and, having his pen properly
placed on the book before him. signed
his name to the Constitution.
The terms OF the two senators were
then drawn by lot. Senator Owen Sc.
cured the six year term and Senator
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18

Tho Great Kanawha Brick and Tile
Company. Of Charleston. was char,
tered Saturday afternoon to buy. sell
Lloyd's Book Shop moved to Stem
pies Basement. Books at Department
Store prices.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
Gore the two year term N, !

Gore the two year term.
The FIRST bills introduced in tlis
senate by Senator Gore were to make
appropriation for the expenses o. sths
constitutional convention Of oklahprna
and providing for two additional CON
gressmen for the. State OF Oklahoma.
u move that the latter bill 30 10 the
Committee on Territories snsgeated
Senator Kean.
Oklahoma is not a territory re-
tortel the Vice President
Then let II goito the Committee on
Census. said Mr.. Kean, and 1t wass
SO ordered.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
4 Capital Stock Paid in
$3.50, 90
We solicit your business, which vii
receive prompt and careful attention

Dtrectora-Geo. NJ. Jacobs. W. {
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
PLUMBING 6 GAS FITTING.
Reed Plumbing Co.

First class plumbing gas fitting.
,ieam and hot water heating. All kinds
Il pumps repaired. Water filters all
'izcs. Pipe, fittings. valves ana pack
ing. Carr Bldg Parks Ave. Both
,hones, Res. Bell. phone, 1861.
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4. -, = - y > ;.
local Applications as hey can
reach the seat OF the ilseasa
iarrh e d blood or constitutional
tafe and in order to cdrefit you
~ tsse Internal remedies. Hail.;
atarrh Cure 81 taken Internally, and!
directly on the blood and mucous
yaces Halls catarrhs Cure is not
auaclI edieine. It was prescribed
one Of The best physicians Id Till
6nItrs for years and Is a regular
,brescription. II Is composed Of the
best tonlcs known, combined with the
gSbest blood purifiers. acting directly on
stfe mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two Ingredients
Is what produces such Wonderful re-
salss 10 curing catarrh Send for. testl
months free.
F,;Js CHENEY CO., Props
Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. price 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for consti
patton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-18
HOTELS.
Motto. to Subscribers.

..ny city subscriber missing the
West virglnlan can OBTAIN a duplicate
copy from the once by ringing sd:
Consolidated Q. Cs Bell, not ieter than
700 n. m: tits the aim OF Tie Cir.
latIon Department to maintain J.
high standgrd OF service and the co.
operation of patrons Is solicited IN re.
porting any irregularities. e
The Western news., 1907-11-20
The Denver Express.

No play has been produced in years
that possesses the elements of success
contained in The Denver Express,
Opening among the snow capped hills
of Colorado among the Indians and
outlaws, it then takes the audience to
Hiram Garvey's home in the rude
mountain hut, then to Lord Tyne
mouths beautiful country place near
Frisco, leaving which you follow the
last Flying Denver Express to the
union depot at Denver, then to the
Palace hotel, where the storm clouds
that have so thickly shadowed the
lives of our hero and heroine are swept
away, the william brought to justice,
and all ends to the entire satisfaction
of the audience. This great scenic
play will he at the Lucas opera house
on Tuesday, November 26.
The Western news., 1907-11-20
States Patent is Approved.

Register John p. Schmit of the state
land board has received uotice of the
approval by the government of the
states patent on 6 ,409 acres Of school
indemnity lands. These lands we're
selected five, six and seven years ago
by the state IN lieu OF lands which
were taken from the state by the gov
ernment for Indian reservations, for
est reservations and other purposes,
Of the amount of land approved by
the government, 3,79S acres are in
Meagher and Fergus couaties, and q
61O acres are in Beaverhead and Ra-
valli counties. The patents which
were received are the first which have
been issued to the state during the
last five years.
The Western news., 1907-11-20
w. G. T. u. Institute Next Friday

The county institute of the w. G. T.
U. will be held in Hamilton Friday,
Nov. D, at the M. E. church on north
Sixth street, conducted by Mrs. I. N i.
Smith, of Stevensville. All the dele
gates will have their dinner SET we'd to
them in the class room. A pleasant
day is anticipated. Come ENJOY it
with US, and let us consider the great
temperance work.
Following is the program for the
three services:
10 a. m.-Devotionat-Mr S. E.
Cornell
Paper-Mrs. Graut-Missoula.
Address-Mrs. 1. N. Smith.
Noon hour prayer
Dinner.
Afternoon session.
30-Devotional-Mrs. Sullenger.
Paper-Boy and cigarettes, Alva
Grover.
Discussion of the paper.
Special music-Mrs. Hoblitt, Cor
Wallis.
Paper-How we, as mothers fail.
Mrs. Chilcott.
Congregational singing.
Paper-The Mormon question. Dis
cussed by Mrs. l. N. Smith.
Song-Dismissal.
Evening session.
7:30-Devotional-M Hoblitt, Cor
wallis.
Address-Mrs. l. N. Smith, Stevens
vile.
Recitation--Miss Boyd.
Solo-Mr Gardner.
Recitation-Miss Grace Williams.
Quartette
Solo-Mrs. HI oblitt, Corvallis.
Recitation-Mary Southwick.
Collection.
The Western news., 1907-11-20
Hamilton to Meet
Livingston First

The first debating contest of the
season will occur December 13 be-
tween Hamilton and Livingston.
This is not the order of the series as
arranged by the State High School
Debating league, but merely a contest
for practice between the towns, and
no decision will be rendered. Deef
Lodge defaulted to Hamilton and
Lewistown defaulted to Livingston,
thus leaving both Hamilton and Liv-
,ngston without practice so far. The
teams do not like such easy victories,
as it gives them no opportunity to de-
velop strength, and it was to guard
against weakness from lack of prac-
tice that the friendly debate between
the two towns was arranged. The
Livingston team will come to Hamil-
ton for the contest.
Professor Owens, whose training
made Hanilton's victory possible last
year, has the team preparing as
siduously for the contest. He believes
Hamilton has good chance to capture
the state championship again this year.
The Western news., 1907-11-20
Public Sale.

The undersigned will sell at public
auction at her residence ~ miles
southwest of Victor on Saturday, Nov.
%, at o'clock sharp, the following
described property:
Two heavy draft horses, weighing
14O0 and 1900 pounds; l good brood
mare, 1 good roadster, 3 milch
cows, 2 yearlng heifers, , brood
sows, about II tons of hay in stack,
mower, rake, wagons, buggies,
harness, saddles, etc.
Also household furniture, including
, bedroom suites, single bed, 1 cot,
dining room set, rockers aud other
articles, steel range, l kitchen table.
cooking utensils, 1 Empire crown
cream separator, and other articles too
numerous to mention.
Terms-All sums under $40 cash
Over $40 one years time will be al
lowed on bankable note, interest at
per cent.
MRS. S. e. BAIRD,
H. A. BRIGGS, Auctioneer.
The Western news., 1907-11-20
PRESENCE OF BIG CONTRACTORS
WOULD INDICATE THIS
J. ". NKINNON HAS ARRIVED HERE
Contracts Specify rlay as Time of
Completion of Ditch to Birch
Creek, Which May be Done.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. McKinuou ar
rived from Chicago Monday and are
don1iciled at the Ravalli.
Mr.. McKinnon is of the firm of
Kalb & McKinnon of Chicago, who
financed the B. r. d. Irrigation Co.
project.
,Coincdent with Mr. NcKinnon's
visit a number of representatives. of
big firms of contractors are here aud
have been looking over the line of the
ditch. Among others may be mem
toned Col. J. W Grace of Puerto
Cortez, Honduras. Geo. H. Irvine, L.
e. Collins and c. f. Myers, of Chica-
go, and H. II. Boomer aud William
Winters, of Spokane.
The ditch company now has five
camps in operation between Lake
Como and Willow creek, employing
several hundred men. The presence
of the contractors would indicate that
operations are being planned on a
still more extensive scale to insure
the completion of the ditch to Birch
creek vicinity that water may be fur
nished by May 1, the date specified in
the contracts.
The Western news., 1907-11-20
FRUlTOROWERS ASSOCIATION AC-
COMPLlSHED r1UCH GOOD
THE MANAGER MAKES A STATEMENT
Car Shortage and Financial Furry
Are Embarrassments--S -Some
Apples Turned Down.

Interviewed yesterday by The Wes-
tern News as to the results achieved
this season, the first of its existence,
by the Bitter Root Fruitgrowers AS
.sociation, Manager H. Ferbrache said:
"On the whole the association has
accomplished some gratifying results
and has met with good success, con-
ssidering the circ umstances.
''As rule an association of this
kind has to be organized several times,
and certainly seldom proves successful
the first year. The famous Hood
River Association was reorganized the
third time before it became thoroughly
established.
"Here we have been up against it,
from the start. I was not employed
until August, and the produce was
ready to move before could get here
and look up the markets. Then we
had to contend with the lack of facili-
ties for inspecting the apples before
shipment, the exasperating shortage
of cars and, finally, the financial
furry in the east, which, for example,
caused the Chicago firm of Crutchfield, i,
Voolfolk & Glib son, who had contract
ed for 60 cars of apples, to break their
contract and receive but "a cars.
However, we have done big busi-
ness, having disposed of I3O cars of
apples up to date. Most of these on
which settlements have been made
brought good returns, averaging close
around one dollar per box, except on
crab apples and some short keeping
varieties, which deteriorated in transit
and did not stand up under inspection.
The highest price received for apples
was $1.75 per box-for select No. 1
Mcintosh. Our returns on a few cars
The Western news., 1907-11-20

were disappointing. These fell down
because of poor packing, inferior
quality and delay in transit. Such
apples were Immediately consigned to
commission houses and, I believe, in
every instance, from the returns we
have received SO far, we got the full
market value. Commission houses
are more likely to deal squarely with
an association than with individuals.
"The Bitter Root apple has not yet
established reputation. Buyers do
not rely on our products because of
the bad shipments of former years
The growers do not appear to realize
that they must pick and pack to suit
the market. Some shipped cars of
mixed and undesirable varieties and
these were promptly turned down.
With our imperfect arrangements and
facilities we we're not in a position to
inspect each lot and certain growers
undertook to work off poor quality ,
culls, ETC., and in consequence all must
suffer. The association must have
warehouses from which the shipments
can be made, after the inferior pro-
ducts are culled out and the stock has
been graded
"Our experience this year." Mr..
Ferbrache continued, ''leads me to con-
clude that we must cultivate the mar
kets of Minnesota, the Dakotas, Kan
sas and Nebraska. Complaints that
have come back to us indicate that
apples which left here in good condi-
tion lost quality, owing to the long
haul and the lower altitude of the east.
"The fruitgrowing industry in the
Bitter Root is bound to prove one of
the chief factors of our business life.
1t is growing very rapidly and given
proper cultivation, pruning and busi-
ness management, Bitter Root or
chards will pay big returns-all and
more than is claimed by the most en-
thusiastic boosters of today.
In conclusion Mr.. Ferbrache urged
that the growers stand by the associa-
tion. "Growing and selling apples
are two different things" he remarked.
"The truitgrower's time should be
fully occupied in his orchard, to get
the best results, and he should be re-
lieved of the bother and worry of find
ing market, to say nothing of the
advantage of disposing of the crop ia
large quantities rather than in small
and mixed lots. Next year, with the
organization we now have and the ex-
perience we have gained, I believe the
association will enter upon a success
full era and everybody will appreciate
its usfulness.''
The Western news., 1907-11-20
BrOOkS--LletZ,

Mr.. George F. Brooks and Miss E.
A. Lietz of Pasadena, Calf, were
united in marriage on Nov at Wal
lace, Idaho. The happy couple are
now at home to their friends at Mr..
Brooks pleasant home just west of
Hu,nilton. The Weatern News JOINS
their host of friends in wishing Mr.
and Mrs. Brooks long and prosper
Gus life of connubial bliss.
The Western news., 1907-11-20
Born

Born.
Terou-To Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Terou Nov 8, girl.
McCulley-To Mr. and Mrs. w. ].
NJ cCulley Nov. 9, a boy
The Western news., 1907-11-20
Call for Ravaili County Warrants.

Hamilton, Mont. Nov. 20, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing Rayalli county warrants will
be paid upon presentation at the office
of the county treasurer OF the above
named county AZ Hamilton, Montana:
All outstanding contingent fund
warrants.
All outstanding poor fund warrants
No interest will be paid on the above
warrants after Nov. 80, 1907.
SIT. f. NJ. LOCKWOOD,
Treasurer of Ravalli county, M ont.
County Attorney w. p. Baker went
to Helena Monday on business.
The Western news., 1907-11-20
Notice.

Basket social at Canyon creek school
house, Thursday evening, November
%. A short program will be rendered
Everyone invited. CTAs. B. fowler,
3-3t Principal
The Western news., 1907-11-20
Stray.

Came to my place one half mile
northwest of Woodside about June 1 a
red 3-year-old heifer. No brand or
earmark visible. Owner may have
animal by proving same aud paying
charges. w. P. BONES. AT.
The Western news., 1907-11-20
Notice to Teachers.

Hamilton, Mont. Nov. 19, 1907.
Teachers examination will be held
in the court house at Hamilton Nov.
$780, oomnu eucing at $3.50 a. m.
JENNIE ADAMS,
SIT. Chairman Examining Board.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

The defeat of the proposition
M put four Negroes on the state
Committee can be traced to the
doors 0f some Of the white poll
ticiams Of this county acting in
conjunction with some of their
Colored tools. The story as we
have heard it will he given next
week.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

The Republicans have shown
themselves to be a party of the
people, The people put every
name on the ticket from top to
bottom. The people made the
policy and the platform adopted
at Tulsa. and it is the
people who will elect Frank
Frantz governor and the entire,
ticket.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

In cities Of $500 and over the
law requires the voters to regis
ter. This means that unless
you register You loose your vote.
The COlOred voters should begin
now to register and don't put
off. as delays are dangerous.
This does not refer to country
precincts as the voters who live
in the country do not have to
register.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

The Democrats know that
this is "A Republican county and
they are watching the Republi-
cans closely SO as TO lie ready to
take advantage of amy mistakes
we may make.
We can win if We have har.
nOny. Can harmony he had!
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

In every editorial since the
convention Doug has shown his
true position. that is, his salts
faction with the present con.
stitution. He also gloats over
the fact of his using the Negro
delegates, from this county to
carry l,;s point,
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

only Colored man in the game
but some of the Negro delegates
were too short.sighted to stand
by him and make compromises
and secure his election.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

There are many sore spots to
heal and the doctors should get
work.
Jim Smith, the committee
man from No. 2. rs District,
and Mr.. Ewell in District No. s
and many others are dissatisfied
with the failure to nominate Mr..
McRea and with the forcibly
tax ing of their delegations and
the disfranchising Of voters in
their precincts.
The party leaders must get
busy if these men and their
friends are to he saved 10 the
party.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

5000 Negroes will vote against
the constitution and unless some
good work is dOna half of them
will not vote any ticket. Now
is the time to get busy.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

Register and vote ngainst the
constitution If you go no further.
Eevery man should register and
see that his neighbm registers
as we shall need every vote.
Do il now. Go and see recorder
Cam pbell.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

Remember this is-nOt ONLY a
campaign on state issues, hut
national issues AS well. Not
only are we to elect state
ticket but five representatives
and Il Legislature which will
choose two United States sena.
tors.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

We want men at Washington
who will have influence and he
able to get results, they must be
Republicans. A Democratic
senator or representative at
Washington will he of no use to
the new state of Oklahoma,
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

The Republican ticket is com.
posed entirely of white men:
now where is the Negro dom
nation! The Democratic ticket
is also composed of white and
now it therefore appears that
there should be no mud singing
as both tickets are composed of
gentlemen.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

Bert Greer with the stencil of
Democracy still clinging to him
was a high private in the recent
Republican convention.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

At the Negro caucus, A. V.
Jones, A. s. McRea, l.. A. Bell
asd Prof, Leftwich were too
much for Sango and Reed. The
latter found ont that bluffing
would not do and then right
prevailed. Leftwich makes an
ideal chairman.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

From top to bottom the ticket
is composed of able, clean, ear.
nest men worthy the support of
every Republican and thousands
of Democrats.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

There is not a Republican
who will bolt or sulk.
There is not a man OH the
ticket who needs defense or
apology.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

The Republican ticket repre-
sents every part of the two ter.
litories. 1t represents the
choice of the people and not II
place ON the Iicket was bought.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

The COlored man sh0nld
have been represented on the
ticket as jnstice'of the peace for
they offered a competent n, an.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

Frank Reed did not run the
conventiOe, he ran only the cold
drink headquarters prior to the
convention.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

IL we can cure some sore spots
we can win every man on the
ticket, otherwise we shall lose
some of them.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09

The steal of the votes of del.
egates in two precints defeated
some candidates. who may have
been nominated and elected and