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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-26
HAVE YOU
BEEN There 2
WE iaEAN THE Elsc ELLEST 40;
pEviLLE Bill put ON At THE
GRAND OPERA 5ousE.
SPECIAL MAIIN &c FOR AIDES
AND CHILDREN SATURDAY
AFTERNoo JON.

The audiences at the Grand Opera
House last night was more than pleas
ed with the vaudeville performance
Many pronounced It the best bill that
has yet been offered.
John H. Mack, billed as comedian
and banjoiss was something new and
his act was highly appreciated. Ills
rendition Of Home, Sweet Home
with variations, was unusually fine,
Mr.. Carl D. Mccd lloughI who lmper-
sonates musical comedy stars, CON
tinues to please his audience, and those
who have seen the artists iie imper-
'sonates are loud in their praise Of this
young actor. AS has been before stat
ed this is Mr.. Mccullough's last week
in vaudeville, as ne leaves for New
York tie, first Of next week to begin
rehearsals for George Washington
Jr. Mr.. Mccullough will play the title
role Of the musical comedy mentioned
next season.
King and Strange, the comedy
sketch team, put on an unusually
strong act, which is replete with ex,
ceedinely clever comedy. M King
does some clever specialttes, includ-
| ing some excellent violin playing. Miss
strange's illustrated recitation "The
Battle Of Gettysburg" was something
out Of the ordinary, and the audience
was enthusiastic in its applause. Both
Mr.. King and Miss Strange are artists
Of rare ability, and their act is said
to be the best double one that has yet
been seen here. The motion pictures
last night were very good, and the
subject, "Black Beauty" was excep.
tionally fine and the other, "The
Wrong Chimney" was amusing.
The illustrated song, won't You Be
My Little Grille" is one Of the best
songs that has been heard here and
was finely rendered by Mrs. Hall,
The bill for the rest'of this week is
the strongest ever put on in this city,
and you will miss rare treat II you
do not visit the Grand.
The matinee Saturday afternoon
promises to attract large crowd, as
each child present will be given a
chance on handsome pair Of roller
skates, which will be given away to
the child holding the lucky number
Each lady attending win be presented
with a picture of Mr.. Mccullough.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-26
SAVES BABY FROM DEATH
UNDER A LOCOMOTIVE.

GREENsBURG, Pa. July 26.-John
carothers, a Baltimore and Ohio
freight engineer, was in the cab Of his
locomotive, when he saw a two-year-
old baby on the track directly ahead,
Warning his fireman, carothers crawl.
ed out on the running board to the
pilot and holding with one hand he
reached with the other and snatched
the baby to safety. The pilot bruised
the chlld's legs, but 1t was otherwise
unhurt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-26

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from DR.. Shops Magic Ointment.
Please note 1t is made alone for
Piles, and its action is positive and
CERTAIN. itching, painful, protrudlng
or blind piles disappear like magic
by its use. Large nIckel.capped glass
jars so cents. Sold by 3. A Billings
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paFIoIned personaIs,
,6fF ne Submission News.)

From the Shlnnslon News.l
MTs chorpening and daughter, Miss
Bette and mrs. ]. B. Payne, of clarks
hang were visiting friends in town
ne iast q the week.
COL i. b Fleming and wife and
aaugh ter, katherine Of New London
IA ana Miss Helen Fleming, Of Fair
mont were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
RI N paIby this week.
aiis Blanche Hardesty, Of this city
ma Mss Grace Hardesty, Of Sails
buy. Md. with whom she is spend
ing lew weeks, we're visitors at the
jamestown Exposition last week
rom 8hlch point they went to Rich
mona va.
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Nashout al Cameron.

Tie trains from the west were late
io.day on account Of washout at
Cameron No. 20 was fifty minutes
late aud 40: IL was fifteen minutes
ATE
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-26

The cpenina chapters Of the great
ssriaI ssory, t.Bsbs lsnptoa 81 Placer
win start ii sstlrdsy,s paper Watch
ser 4 il e 4 ssofy 81 uuaslaI Inter
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pe cent reduction IN entire
sIosk excepting BOOKS. Lloyd's Book
Shop II
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second Edition Of Daughter of the
Elm on sale soon. Leave your order
II slobs Book store; <
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. we are booking orders for the
Daughter Of the Elm and The Traitor.
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Store. a.
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HE Traitor by Thos. Dixon, Jr., on
me 5uIy Both. Leave your order at
Globe Book Store. x
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Leave orders at the Globe Book
sore Tor the Traitor by Thos. Dixon
q sac. July 80. <
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The opening chapters ct the graf
serial story, .iBes amnssn 81 eisssr
Evilil ssart ii sasursay'a paper Watch
fos il Il ia story Of unusual inter
est
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-26

State Mine Inspector Paul estimates
that 10000 miners are needed in West
Virginia.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-26
Band VIII Give Excursion.

The watson Miners Band viii, Sun.
DAY, July %, give an excursion to
.Morgantown and return on steamer
Leroy. Fare for round trip, SOC
WATSON MIyERs, BAND,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-26

Leave orders for Daughter 81 The
Elm al Globe Book Store Second
edition On sale in q Few daks. !
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-26

A Huntington white woman who
spent the day in the woods with two
negro men was found dead. It has
not been determined whether she was
murdered or died from an overdose Of
cocaine.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-26
HAPPENINGS IN
WEST VIRGINIA !!
INTERESTING BITS or lNFoRMA
TON PICKED UP AT VARIOUS
PLACES IN THE STATE.

A suit has been instituted by the
State Of West Virginia against the
executrix of the late Louise Russell
Of Parkersburg, to recover the amour,
Of fines assessed against her during
her life time.
Charles Glebel, who was shot by
James Cain at Pennsboro on the
fourth of July, died on Tuesday and
Cain was arrested on charge Of muir
der.
A. P. Farley. twice prosecuting at.
torney Of Raleigh county, went 10
Huntington with his wife, got o
drinking and has disappeared
David Clark, 80 years old, died of
measles at Parkersburg,
Scott Willis, Of clarksburg, former.
lly Of Fairmont, was driving in close
race at Dawson, Pa, Tuesday, when
his horse reared and fell backward on
him, infllcting injuries which may
prove fatal.
q. e. Mayhem, one Of the survivors
of the steamer Columbia disaster, is
well known in the Harrison county oil
fields, where he had had a good deal
of business.
Six postofices will be discontinued
in Monongalla county Angus. is, their
patrons being served by rural delivery
after that date.
: Terra Alta has been selected for the
State shoot Of the national guards
men. It win be held next week.
DR.. George Lounsbery, Of Charles.
ton, has been elected secretary Of the
jamestown Exposition commission to
succeed Virgil A. Lewis, resigned.
For the first time since February,
Charleston is now free from small
pox.
George Glendenning, II years old
reading dime novels, entered the
home Of John Sanford at a. m. and
tried to chlouform Sanford and ais
wife. Mrs. Sanford awoke and scream.
ed, George escaped through an upper
window but was captured and con-
fessed his intended robbery
James Plnson and Mont Smith
members of opposing factions in a
Wayne county feud, met in the road
and both opened fire. When their am
munltlon was exhausted Smith had a
hole in bis hat and Plnson was wound.
ed in the arm.
A Huntington white woman who
spent the day in the woods with two
negro men was found dead. It has
not been determined whether she was
murdered or died from an overdose Of
cocaine.
State Mine Inspector Paul estimates
that 10000 miners are needed in West
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-26

James Plnson and Mont Smith
members of opposing factions in a
Wayne county feud, met in the road
and both opened fire. When their am
munltion was exhausted Smith had a
hole in his hat and Plnson was wound.
ed in the arm.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-26

A. P. Farley. twice prosecuting at
torney of Raleigh county, went 70
Huntington with his wife, got
drinking and has disappeared
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-26

George Glendenning II years old
reading dime novels, entered the
home Of John Sanford at a. m. and
tried to chloroform Sanford and ais
wife. Mrs. Sanford awoke and scream.
ed, George escaped through an upper
window but was captured and con-
fessed his intended robbery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-26

David Clark, 80 years old, died Of
measles at Parkersburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-29

crime That act he believed had been directly
contrary to his duty. He had betrayed the
peoples trust, and the only way in which he could
atone for the act was by retiring from his office.
Presently his servant entered " MIR. Lowell wishes
to see you at once explained the
Before the words were fairly out of his mouth,
Lowell brushed him aside and entered the
Mr. Blackwell, he exclaimed in agltated voice.
portance. "
Blackwell turned inquiringly toward Lowell, vino
stood nervously before him.
About that Electric Light charter" he explained.
Il have brought with me letter from the directors
of the company withdrawing their application for
L have also brought my resignation officer OF
the corporation L wish to surrender them to you,
that you may see they are properly Delivered
others words. After all, then, he would not have
to retire from his Office in disgrace. He had
his fight Lowels voice broke in upon his reverie.
You will be satisfied with these acts" he asked
TREMENDOUSLY, and will not insist upon prCsecu-
ton ~
Yes" replied Blackwell
Then" obviously Lowell painfully en-
barrassed,-" then may ask that you destroy the
photograph that you had made of the-er-paper
which my daughter gave you"
Photograph" repeated Blackwell. puzzled
Who told you that had had the document pho
togr Mol dl,'a,.o ), uo,-o.zo. .u ..s,o 49,,
me that you insisted upon my making these-er-
concessions before you would destroy it."
A great light broke the District Attorney.
He leaped to his feet and stood facing the other.
Your daughter!" he demanded Where is She
:" In my carriage below. She told me that if you
asked that question l to tell YOU
With radiant face, Blackwell swung about upon
his heel and started for the door Just he crossed
the threshold, Lowell overlook him and laid his
hand upon his arm.
The photograph, Mr.. Blackwell he demanded
Blackwell looked down at him and laughed lightly
There never was one, he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-29

By CHARLES S. GERLACH
Drawings by Horace Taylor

his head, and with his heels he made desperate
attempt to kick holes into the surrounding at
mosphere. The bride broke, and he was free,
and, with loud defiant blast and head erect.
was a picture worthy to be immortazed by a
famous artist moment more and there was
loud report. The fuse had burned down to the pow
der, the shell went in one direction, and poor Jack
in another, clear out of sight.
The sudden motions of the mule had electrified
the audience. Discipline relaxed, and without
waiting for orders the officers followed the Major
who at top speed made for shelter behind a nearby
haystack. The troopers Frustrated themselves and
SO escaped in jury.
When the Major recovered his dignity, he an
nounced that he would be able to COM
plete the preliminary education of suitable mule
the lessons with mountain gun would be duly re-
surned
Some troopers went out and found Jack his tail
feathers slightly scorched otherwise unhurt.
There is official record of further gun drill at
Fort D. To add to the perplexities of the Major,
pair of shafts and some wheels were brought by the
next supply train; but he had them carefully stored
to await his pleasure And shortly thereafter he OBJ
tanned leave and went East to recuperate his sadly
shattered nervous system. He was never seen again
at Fort D.
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closed the door behind her The sight of her ban
ished all the resentment which Blackwell had
treasured for her curt dismissal. Her face was
white and sad her great dark eyes were filled with
unshed tears, and in them there look OF haunt
ing pathos that went straight to his heart. But he
did not speak; he simply stood watching her
For awhile she remained by the door, silent then
all once with odd little gesture of submission,
she crossed toward him with hands outstretched
. John" she whispered, can you ever forgive me!
Helen!' he cried, and caught her in his arms.
Il mad!'' she sobbed. Il did not know
what l was dong I'm so sorry and ashamed
said. We shall not speak of it again.
She looked up at him radiant. Then you do
forgive me? she murmured And when he had
smiled his forgiveness, she added with queer little
excited catch in her voice, And you will give me
back that dreadful letter.
He laughed buoyantly. "Never!' he cried. Il
mean to keep ito hold it your head"
In his JOY he did not the expression of terror
that swept across her face, did he observe the
excited tremor in her voice as she asked:
"What-what have you done with it:
Its in my pocket" he said. Il haven't looked
it since read it for the first time at your home"
Relief flashed into her eyes Gently she laid her
hand on his shoulder, Give it to me, John, she
i1nplored him. Please dol
Laughingly he drew it from his pocket and held
it up before her IN not give VET it to YOU he cried
Vainlv she stretched her hand out toward the
paper; vainly she tried to speak, to utter
laughing retort. But her muscles were paralyzed
and the words failed her. for what she feared most
had happened eyes had fallen upon the writ
ing the back of the note. As he caught sight of
it, he snatched the paper back from her outstretched
hand and laughngly spread it out, that he might
read it. He mistook her anxiety to recover it en-
trely. He imagined that she herself had written
the words he had just discovered upon the paper,
and that it because of this that she wished him
to return it, A glance showed him that it not
in Helens handwriting, but in that OF her fathers,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-29

with which he was familiar. A second glance showed
him what it There before his very eyes
been bribed, and against each recorded
the price that had been paid! The whole was in
dorsed "Adermanic expenses in securing
charter for Electric Light Company" The proof
he had been signing for in his hands and Helen
had placed it there!
For long time he stood staring at the paper,
which trembled before his eyes, while the white
faced girl at his side watched him mute and help
less. His duty to the people who had lntrusted him
with office demanded that with all his power he
battle against wrong doing. The knowledge of
this, together with the ambition that always pos
sessed him, urged him on to use the evidence that
had come into his possession so strangely He knew
we'll enough what the result would be if he did
it-a complete vindication, stepping stone to the
honors he dearly craved, the consciousness of
having done his full duty. And against these
things stood Helen. Could he this evidence
which she had innocenty placed in his hands to
make war upon her own father? sudden thought
cut him to the heart. 1t was to gain possession of
the paper that she had come there to see him Her
plea for forgiveness had all been a sham-a to
induce him to give her back her note! The thought
horrible. Slowly he raised his face, white
and set as her own and looked her in the eyes.
You came here this afternoon because of this ?"
he whispered, holding UP the paper.
She made effort to speak; but sound came
from between her white lips. Then silently she
nodded her assent. AS he saw and understood, he
reeed back as though she had struck him. Pres
emily without word he stepped forward and placed
the paper in her hand Then he turned and walked
to the window. When he looked about the
again, there was no one in it but himself.
A few hours later John Blackwell sat alone in his
rooms before his writing table. He vanly at
tempting to find words which to write his res
ignation from the Office of District Attorney That
it was necessary for him to do SO he had doubt.
Indeed he had had other thought since he had
surrendered to Helen the proof OF her fathers
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uIlll pIOCeeueu.
Two troopers, one at each side, held Jack
by the bride; the third, the cannoneer,
stood on the left near the center of the
battery. Receiving a lighted portfre from
the hand of the Major, who acted as chief
of piece, he approached the mule to dis
charge the gun. The sizzling of the portfire
and the smell of sulphur were not agree
able to Jack, and he objected to the gun
ners approach. The Major, perceiving his
error in not providing for such a contin-
gency, ordered a rest. There was a sub
dued smile on the faces of the spectators
The Major now despatched an orderly to
the quartermaster to procure piece of slow
match. When this was brought he person
ally inserted it into the vent of the gun,
and with a caution, "All ready, steady
now" ignited the fuze.
Before the gallant Major could complete
the lesson by the final command Fire.
the mules aversion to sulphur fumes
proved fatal. Up went his tail, down came
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them illustrious leaders. Another class not so we'll
equipped, failed utterly; first becoming martnets
and then later tyrants In this latter class we may
rightly put Major knowall, who in command of
Fort D.. out in the Rockies, made life a burden
to his subordinates.
The following episode of his reign gave him
prominent place in the service annals:
In July, 1886, the first section of the annual sup
ply wagon train arrived at the fort and delivered
light mountain hOwitzer field gun, sent by the
ordnance department for trial. All were ANXIOUS
OF course, to see the implement which prom
lSed to increase their mountain warfare
against the Indians Imbued with sense of his
responsibility in the premises, Major knowall had
the gun ard equipment unpacked in his back yard
and spent the rest of the day personally inspecting
it Early next morning the expectant officers were
summoned TO report in body near the post corral
Here they found their chief notes in hand; the
mountain gum pack saddle, harness, and ropes
the ground. Three selected cavalrymen were pre-
pared to hardle the piece Jack, large active
mule, was led up and completed the group After
the usual stiff official greeting, customary at such
matlnees, the days performance began.
First the Major eXtoled the advantage the new
gun would give troops in active service against their
savage foes, because, unlike ordinary artillery, it
could be transported over rough ground and always
be ready for action He mildly arraigned the issu-
ing officer for neglect, because he had failed send
working instructions with the gun, which had
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forced him to take the response
bility of compiling them on short
notice. Of first Importance. he re-
marked, was the training of the mo-
tive power of the new battery,
in this case the ever trustworthy
army mule. Only his perfect steadi-
ness in action would enable the
gunner to point the piece and de-
liver the projectile in the right
direction. The Major now had har-
ness and pack outfit placed upon the
mules back, and the gun raised into
the saddle, parallel with jack back
bone. muzzle to the rear Lash
ropes were thrown across, and all
firmly secured. Next an empty SER
vice shell was put into the piece In
accordance with the infallible de-
cision of the Major, the Tackass
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Battery" was now ready for action.
Regular proceedings, however interrupted
at this point A junior Lieutenant, about year
out from West Point, presumed to say to the Major
that while at school he had model of similar
gun, and if he had observed rightly it not the
intent of the inventor that it should be fired while
on a mules back, but that it must be transferred
first to a light carriage, brought up on another
animal. This objection having been overruled, the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-05
REV. BOB JONES TALKS OF
 VIOLATING COMMANDMENTS
Evangelist Says Men will Be Com
 demned for the Manner of Thear Thoughts and Lives,


 Rev. Bob Jones again preached to a congregation which taxed the seating capacity of the main floor of the Audi torium and the front row of the gallery Of the Auditorium last night.
 The evangelist took his text from Romans xiv:12. 50 then Every One of Us Shall Give an Account of Himself to God"
 He spoke of the Ten Commandments and said that men violated them In thought and in deed every day of their lives and that in the hereafter they would have to give an account of the thoughts and deeds of the body and would condemn themselves on their own record when it was displayed in it's entirety.
 After the regular services another of the experience meetings was held in which a large number came forward and promised to turn their faces away from sin and try to lead a Christian life.
 In the morning services the evan gelist took as his theme Tt is Appoint ed every man to die,'' and preached that man should be prepared to face
 Services will be held in the Audi torium today at the usual hours. On Sunday, however. services In the morn ing will be held at II o'clock and in the afternoon at 3:3o o'clock there will be a specially service for men only.