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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10

lon was always fair and We dare say
his opponents in the race for the gu
bernatoriai nomination wiz find the
same thing II he decides to become a
candidate. The people must do the
deciding in the matter of who shall
be our standard bearer and when they
have spoken all true Republicans will
come up Loyalty for the man of their
choice. 1t is only by giving the mass
es chance to speak that We can
know what they want and We believe
Mr.. Dillon's idea Of trying to find out
The desires of the people commend
able one.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10
RESUMPTION oE BUSINESS.

1t has now been four days since the
great mine explosion at Monongah
and the excitement which scarcely
subsidized in the least till yesterday
has commenced to. die down. Bust.
ness has been demoralIzed in this city
to a large extent and people OF all
classes have thought and talked OF
scarcely anything else since Friday.
Items OF news That the papers under
ordinary conditions would have played
tip with large head lines have been
omitted altogether and the strain on
the business places has been tremend.
Gus. To-day, however, conditions are
gradually coming back toward the nor.
nal and people are beginning to plan
for their regular work and TO take
up their various duties us best they
can. Everything that human hands
can do for the dead and the bereft
living is being done and 1t is worse
than useless for the merely curious
to congregate in the way of the work.
ers. II seems time now for everybody
to encourage everybody else in getting
down to business by setting correct
example in this respect. II any one
wants to help the needy at MoRoRgall
there is way to do that effectively
by turning over some money or other
valuables TO the proper authorities
and this need not interfere with any
other business. It is well to remem
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10
II the OIL Fields

The Keener sand gusher near the
mouth OF Bonds creek, Clay district,
Richie county, has declined consider.
ably from its initial production OF 500
barrels day. The well was shot last
Wednesday and its record was made
the ensuing "a hours. For the "a
hours ending at ! O'clock yesterday
morning the production was 325 bar
rels.
In the Congo pool, In Hancock coun.
ty, Rayl & Hewitt have completed No.
15 on the Hewitt heirs farm and have
a show for a 90 barrel producer In the
Berea grit. In the same district, WI.
liam Freudenberger has completed his
No. IS. on the C. E. Brememan farm
and will have a 10 barrel producer.
oBth wells are located inside OF de,
fined limits.
On Green creek, Walton district
Roane county, Louis F. Payne has com,
pleted second test on the James
sommers G Sons farm and have the
best producer found In that district
The first 10 hours after the well was
given n shot in the Big lnjun 1t pro
duced co barrels. This location Is
500 feet south OF No. l on the same
farm and in advance of developments
There has for some time been an I'm
provement in the average size of the
wells completed.
On Flat Fork, Harper district. the
American OIL Development Co.'S sec
ond test on the Ann Connolly farm Il
producing barrels day from tn,
salt sand.
On Laurel run, Union district, Woo
county, the Pennsylvania & West Viz
ginia Oil Co. has drilled Its No. 10, OF
the William Richardson farm into tn,
Cow Run sand and has show for
5 barrel pnmper. On Gillespie run
Clay district, the New York Petroleum
Co.'S No. 4, on the Eliza Musser farm
is producing s barrels day from tn,
Cow Run sand.
Fair Producer at Rltchle County.
On the south fork of Hughes river
Murphy district, Richie county, tn,
Cairo Oil Company has completed No
on the Thomas Davis farm aud hal
IS barrel producer in the salt sand
On Long run. Grant district, tn,
States OIL Company has completed No
5 on the John Hill farm and has a Ii
barrel pumper. On the same strean
T. r. Cowell & Co. are drilling in tn,
sand at a test on the Pierce heirs
farm.
On Middle Island creek, Union dis
trict, Pleasants county, Maccarier &
Riggs have drilled their No. Q on tn,
J, B. Locke farm into the Cow Run
sand and have show for a 5 barre
runiner. On GLEN run, Union dis
trict, Tyler county, Hall G Parker hay
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10
"a pILLoN IDEA.

Different people have different ways
Of doing things. The gubernatorial
bee has been buzing in the ears OF
large number OF West virglnlans dur.
Ing the past few weeks and 10 some
the hum Of the little creatures wings
was sweet music, to others It seemed
more like the soft voice of the tempt.
err and they kept putting cotton in
their ears to avoid the sound. Hon.
chas: W. Dillon, former State tax com.
inissioner belongs more or less to
this class, US do Judge John W. Ma.
son, es-G Governor A. B. White and Hon.
Elliott Northcott. The little hummer
has spent considerable time around
the auricular organs OF ali these gen.
tiemen sand they have all succeeded
IN deadening the sound OF his wings.
However IN Mr.. Dillon's case at the
present time he seems to be very per-
sistent. Thinking that the busy little
winged creature may. have a real mes.
> = "a
sage from the people and not from
the sbosses.' Mr.. Dillon has yielded
to the enicing tremor OF the tiny
wings and will try to interpret It's
Sound. He Isn't going to travel over
the State to find out what few OF
the leaders say but according to an
article appearing in the Graf.
ton Sentinel and special dispatch to
the West Yirginian from Charleston
recently he has written letters to
many Republicans in every county in
the State asking them to tell him
frankly what they think about the
question and what they have heard
their neighbors say about It Mr.. Dill.
Ion evidently thinks that what the
farmers say at cornhuskings and hog
killings isEa truer index to what the
people think on such important ques.
= tons as choosing candidates for Gov.
ernor than the gossip OF professional
politicians who are always looking out
for No. /, and who care more for the
band wagon than most any other We.
hicle on the road. Hence to the rank
and ale Mr.SDlllon makes n personal
appeal to find out whether the people
really want a Fourth" candidate to
enter the race or not. II he finds that
the people really want him to run, he
tsswllling to sacrifice q law practice
said to be worth twice as much MS the
SALARY Of the Governor to enter the
race. Upon what Mr.. Dillon finds
3 from these letters Will his final deci
N sion rest. II he finds more or less
OF Indifference and seeming salts.
faction with the candidates already in
the field We are told by his friends
that he will continue practIcIng law
and making money and not be in the
least chagrined or disappointed, but
II he finds that there is n demand for
his entry into the race he will 70 into
II with the same force and vigor he
displayed when representing the State
"; In the tax cases against the public
service corporations which appealed
from the assessments of their proper.
y rs made by the Board OF Public
Works. Those corporations remember
something about that, although they
stand ready now to say that Mr.. Dill
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10

Der that 1t is only .er' '';ya unuI
the Christmas holidays and much bust,
ness must necessarily be done before
that time or not at all. 1t is a time
for cool headed careful action on the
part of everybody.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10

band. Nj HawktnbeTy Is IS Years
old. he served three years faithfully
IN lie rebellion Of 81 and stood side
by side With his comrades HIS sick.
ness IS pneumonia fever and lung fe.
yer. He has sons at home. Harlem
and Marion. Harlem IS at his fathers
bedside now. Sl y
A.FRIEND.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10

DR.. ]. w. Harugan. OF Morgantown,
went TO Monongah this afternoon, with
a special view Of taking note OF how
the rescue parties are being cared for
after they come out of the mines.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10

tosT-A bunch Of Keys on Fairmont
or Walnut avenue between Fifth and
Eighth streets. Return 10 West viz
ginian for reward. s0.st,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10
WANTED.

WANTED TO RENT-Thee rooms
completely furnished for Light house
keeping with modern conyeniences.
Address NJ. this office. S
~ANTEp-Girl for general house,
work. Apply $50 Fairmont avenue.
WANTED = Railway Mall Clerks.
$500 weekly. Examination soon.
Preparation free until appointed.
Franklin Institute, Rochester, N. y, 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10
F. M. Murphy
WILL GIVE RECEIPTS OF Bllou
THEATER OF THURSDAY TO
WEST viReiNlAN RE-
LIEF FUND.

Mr. F. NJ. Murphy announces that he
will give his entire receipts OF the
BIjou Theater OF next Thursday to the
Relief Fund OF the West yirgInlan for
the Monongah sufferers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10

FOR sALE-CompIete vaudeville and
moving picture show, with stage and
full equipment. Best location In town,
OF 5000, Good reasons for selling.
Address vaudeville care West Wiz.
glnian. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10
LOST

LosT-fa or near the Bon sfos, a
green purse containing between three
and four dollars. Return to West syir-
ginIan office for reward.
LosT-A key ring with keys; on
name tag Is the name OF D. Woods.
A reward OF 1--WE dollars viii be given,
the finder. Return TO Marietta hp,l
tel. s. so.st;
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10

FOR sALE-Winchester repeating;
shotgun. Good condition. $3.50. ADJ
dress S, this Office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-10

E. Farnsworth farm and have a show
for 20 barrel producer in the Big
Injun sand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05
SLOT MACHINES
 ON OUTLAW LIST
CITY COUNCIL OF DECATUR AU- THORIZES BUILDING OF SIDE WALKS IN THAT ClTY-CLERk HAS ASSISTANT.

Decatur, September 4.-(Specisl )-Slot machines will no longer be allowed to be operated in Decatur. This Is accord ing to the mandates of the city council, as laid down at their regular meeting held last night. motion was passed in structing Marshal D. C. NJ Young to notify the proprietors of all places where these machines are operated that the ma chimes must be taken out. Several sa- looms of the city have had these ma chimes, and 1t has been claimed that they were not gambling devices. but whether this be true or not tae city authorities say that they must go.
 The street committee was instructed to have an ordinance prepared authorizing the building of about two miles of side walks in addition to the eight miles or walks which are already contracted for and which are now being built. All or these walks are to be built of concrete. The additional walks to be contracted for include walks on Canal, oak and q DOT tion of Vine and other streets and also a walk leading to West Decatur.
 The work in the city clerks office has become so heavy that the city council last night authorized City Clerk D. B. Morrow to employ an assistant to help him in the office. The increase In the amount of work In the clerks office Is due largely to the many street and side walk improvements.
 The regular monthly meeting of the New Decatur city council was held last night, but only routine business was transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05

spent several days there. From Virginia he went into the old outlaws, where he saw Billy Campbell. salee. Jim Wiggs and others. From this territory he jumped into the Ohio-P Pennsylvania league, spending there several days. In Cincinnati he remained a short while and then returned to Birmingham.
 Billy Campbell, incidentally, will be with Cincinnati next season. sallee will work for the St. Louis Cardinals.
 When next spring rolls round Manager Vaughn expects 10 have Birmingham filled with ball players. There will be one or more contestants for every posi- tion, and the man who wins will be the strongest. He will have a couple of young catchers, about six young infeld- CTS, four young pitchers and two or three outfelders. The present team will be returned to Birmingham. but the men will have to work for their jobs.
 The present players as has been stated on other occasions, will be offered salaries a what they are worth and not accord ing to the figures at which they are present valued If they don't care to return 10 Birmingham they will have the option of hustlng for themselves, trading or selling themselves. If they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05
DOPE ON PITCHERS
 IN BIG LEAGUES

Right flanders lead the American and National league pitchers in percentage of games won. Wild Bill' Donovan of Detroit, with eighteen victories in twen- ty-one games, has been a big factor in keeping the Tigers at the top of the American league.
 Mordecal Brown of Chi3ago has won eighteen out of twenty-two games for the Cubs, and is again in line for the honor of being the most successful pitch CT in the National league The three fingered marvel has been very steady, giving only thirty-hve bases on balls this season.
 Frank Smith of the White Sox Is second among American league twirlers The big fellow has won twenty out of twenty-seVen games. Ed Walsh of the SoX has seen service oftencr than any man in the major leagues this season. and has won twenty-four games and lost thirteen.
 or the men who have worked regularly for the Giants. Ghristy Mathewson is leader with record of nineteen won and eight lost. Billy Hogg has not been used as often as some of the other Highland CTS. but in percentage he is at the top of the club list of regulars with eight victories and five defeats. Newton has won eight games and lost six.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05
MANAGER VAUGHN PLANS TO
 FILL THE CITY WITH PLA YERS

Manager Harry Vaughn returned yes terday after more than a weeks scout He reached Birmingham at o'clock in the morning from Cincinnati.
 As result of the trip Manager Vaughn is in an excellent position to draft tho men whom he thinks suitable for this league He knows the merits of the players, and the strength of one league as compared to another. In other words. his idea of the leagues as a whole and the men composing them. is broad and sane.
 The manager bought no man outright Several that he went out to buy, notably Neuer of Savannah and Otey, a left handed twirler of Norfolk, were pur- chased by the big leagues. In fact. Man ager Vaughn states that the majors have been particularly greedy this season, buy ing up the most valuable material, with a purpose to sell and farm out next spring at a great profit.
 The manager has several names on the string and he will be wde-awake when the drafting season comes round.
 Manager Vaughn remained but a short while in the South Atlantic league From Savannah he went into Virginia, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05
CHAMBERS DEMANDS
 $500 AS FORFEIT

Montgomery, September 4-(Special.) )- President Robert J. Chambers of the Montgomery Baseball club has made de- mand for sSOO forfeit money for the failure of the Little Rock team to play the opening game here on Labor Day. He has notified President Kavanaugh that the team had time to get here and their failure to do so lays them liable to the line. It is pointed out that the rules re- quire that team must leave for the town in which it is to pl4y on the first train after the game at the point of the last contest.
 MT Chambers says that Finn played Saturday in Little Rock and had all the tlme needed to get to Montgomery for Monday. However he stopped in Memphis to witness the game there and left that place too late to reach here for more than one contest. As a result he is en- tirely to blame, MT. Chambers insists. and lie has ontifed President Kavanaugh that the $3oo bucks that represent the size of the fine must be sent here as we need the money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05
Coleman and Bdbb Very
 Hopeful 0f fhe Result

of what has existed throughout the sea- son. He sees the task no greater than what it has already been. If VIC win seven on the road. Atlanta. to fly the rag. must win eleven. l believe that we will do it
 All of the visitors seem to realize that the result depends on the present series. For that reason they are going after every game.
 Another individual from Memphis who saw the game yesterday afternoon was Dusty" Miller, the former Baron who went out on a strike two seasonS ago. Miller got again before the footligi1ts last week when he tied up the receipts of the Barons in Memphis. As is remem- bered, the justice who heard the case de- cidd in Miler's favor The local associa- ton has appealed the case 10 a higher court. Manager Vaughn stated last night that Miller had no case whatever He does not fear at all that Miller will be awarded the money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05
MURDERED MANS
 WIDOW ARRESTED She Had Claimed He Was Shot
 by Burglar SUSPICI0NS ARE AROUSED It Is Not Known Whether the Police Believe Mrs. Phillips Guilty of Murder or Not, But Sensa-
 ton May Grow.
SUSPICI0NS ARE AROUSED

Cleveland. O., September 4-Develop- ments in the investigation into the death of John J. Phillips, coal operator, broker, banker and club man, came thick and fast today and took a sensational turn late this afternoon when Mrs Phillips widow of the deceased, was taken into custody. Mrs. Phillips has ben in a high ly nervous state since the tragedy early Monday morning. after which a state ment was made that her husband had been shot and mortally wounded by burglar. This afternoon she collapsed and was not able to attend the funeral. It was shortly following this that Chief Stamberger of East Cleveland announced that after conference with the deputy coroner, he had taken the widow into custody
 The police are retieent and whether they believe Mrs. Phillips culpable in the murder or whether they merely be- lieve Mrs. Phillips can give facts con cerninS the tragedy does not now ap- pear
 At the inquest today Dr. C. l.. Richard son. the first witness. testified he had not been summoned until a. m., more than three hours after Phillips was shot. Mrs. Phillips admitted him to the house She exclaimed:
 "Oh, doctor, something dreadful has happened MT. Phillips has been shot by a burglar"
 He found the wounded man in be1 He called Dr. Rhodes. After they reach ed the house, Phillips asked them to leave the bedroom a minute as he wished to talk with his wife. Husband and wife were together alone for perhaps two min utes Phillips told them both he wanted es little notoriety as possible connected with the affair.
 While the funeral arrangements were in progress in the Phillips home today, the police ransaeked the house in search of the revolver or other evidence in connection with the case. but no revolver was found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05
PROHIBITION FOR
 BALL PLAYERS SURE

It was rumored yesterday that the clubs of the Southern league were out in arms against the "boozer''
 It Is understood that q plan was on foot to form a kind of organization to keep the "boozer our of the south.
 It Is understod that President Colema1 of Memphis is one of the magnates who is opposed to the ball player who drinks. Birmingham faVors the plan, and Shreve- port and Nashville, who seem to have suffered from this grade of men. are said to be heart and hand in favor of the scheme
 Nothing definite could be learned. II .s a cnch, however, that the man who drinks can play ball very few seasons more. He Is dead letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05
PRESIDENT OF MEMPHIS CLUB IS MAKING A TRIP WITH HIS TEAM. DUSTY" MILLER ANOTHER VIS- ITOR FROM MEMPHIS.

President Coleman of the Memphis club, who Is accompanying the team on che present road trip. is most optimistic
 He realizes that to win the pennant Memphis will have to hustle all the way but he has no other idea than that when the row is ended he will carry home the banner.
 This optimism is shared by Manager Babb. The manager stated yesterday afternon that the strenuousness of these last few days was simply a continuation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05

of the
  to love- the Cracker Billy leaving After remaining with Louisville
  and gothin beendr i with is
  
 of utuitl a head of
  of the o Ceven of Bender do loom strong. afternoon  is he o las tyear the 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05

All lots are cared for and grass moved free on both lots and graves at beautl- ful Elmwood cemetery. Single burial spaces from a Gp. For information or H. frustrated booklet telephone Bell 6S7, Peo- ples 21. Take Powdarly, West End, South Rsssarnsr or Ciaveian6 cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05
I eos Cut of By Train.

John Ethridge. a white man is at St. vineent.s hospital with both legs cut or and his arm broken. He was run over by an engine on the Louisville and Nash- vine railroad yesterday morning. It seems that he became drunk. and lay down on the railroad track. He was brought to the city on a special train and car ried to the hospital in the ambulance or Shaw & Son. His only relatives live Tn Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05

decide to return at the new figures, and make good, all will be well. If they do not the bushes still remain, and those who fail will be "farmed' out. The chances are that Birmingham will be rep resented by a new club altogether next season. 1t is a cineh that the new team will try. The best player in the world can do no better than try.
 Manager Vaughn thinks that it will pay to get numerous men in Birmingham. If these youngsters are not fast enough for the Southern league they can be farmed about the country. In this way Birmingham will have q crop growing all the stage, d bunch of young spirits in course of development. Manager Vaughn argues that the outlay of capital will pay in the long run. The city will have a good team for several seasons, and those who go higher will bring back the price originally invested, with in terest too.
 The Southern leagues draft will be in order October 9. Manager Vaughn will get busy from the jump. The fans will be glad to see new faces next season, even if the new players are not as ex- perienced as the presnt ons.
 When the good-byes are said next week many of the present players will shucll their uniforms for the last time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05
NASHVILLE DEFEATS
 BAD TRAVELLERS

Nashville. September 4.-Timely hitting in the sixth, seventh and eighth inhlnss' coupled with Little Rocks dumb plays gave Nashville today's game. Little Rock had a good lead but weakened as the end.
 Nashville .......................V .VD Vuo1 o-'-S Little Rock ....................-ol2 LUZ VOV V0--o
 Batteries: Perdue and Hardy Eyler and Wood Umpire. Davis. lime or game. :5S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05
MONTGOMERY WINS FROM SHREVEPORT

Montgomery, September 4.-fhe locals scalped the Shreveport team today in splendid game. ,,antgon,erv 010 100 G00-2 sshra,.ono,t ... 090 00a 00|-0 Batteries: Graham and Masslng Ma lsrkv and Hausen. Time, 1:i0. Umpire,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05
-Batied for Fritz in ninth

Summary: Two-base hits' Atz' Joraan' paskert Strait Three-base hits, Pas kert stolen bases Cross. Sacrifice hits, Manning . Winters, Dyer, Fox, Jordan. Smith Double plays, Manning to Stratton, Base on balls, Mckenzie 1. Spade l. Frltz 9. Struck out. Mckenzie 1, Spade ,, fr1tz 1. Hits apportioned. off Mckenzie | Tn three innings; Spade ? in six innings. Time of game, .50. Umpire, Rudderham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05

The office of the Alabama State Fair las been moved to the Fair Grounds on So. Ensley and North Bessemer car line. Call Bell phone 3376. Mail ad~ dress P. o. Box 262, Birming- ham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-05
Isn't It Awful.

Cincinnati. September 4.-Giving as a reason for the high price of corn. whisky dealers here today advanced the price from Sl.3l to SEP per gallon.