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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
ANNUAL. MEETING
THE ACME PUBLISHING COMPANY
OF MoRGANToWN ELECTS
DIRECTORS.

MoRGANTowN, Jan. s.-The regu.
lar annual meeting of the stockhold
ers OF the Acme Publishing Company
vas held Yesterday In the office OF
the president. II. L. Swisher, in the
l'uilding on Front street.
Reports were read showing the con.
dition OF the business for the past
year. The growth of the business was
in all ways satisfactory. Including
The school supply department of the
company. the years total exceede
$4,000. OF this $4,000 worth was
turned out of the printing and binding
departments. This shows an increase
of $4,000 over the total for the yea,
1905.
The hoard Of directors elected fol-
the coming year is as follows. II. l..
Swisher, A. l.. Hawes, OF Clarksburg:
], S. Brand. C. L. Michael. of Fair
mont: Levi B. Harr. of Fairmont: A
+. Heenan, f. G. Donley, I. C. Burch
inal and F. P. Corbin.
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man
ARRIVES FOR DUTY
AT WAYNESBURG
Rinehart Has
Returned Home

PTTTSBURG, Jan. SC. QUITS, of
Illinois, has been appointed permanent
receiver Of the Farmers and Drov.
ers' National Bank at Waynesburg. Pa.
Cults arrived at Waynesburg this
morning at the end OF the present
week will relieve the temporary re.
ceiver. Cunningham. The latter will
then return to Pittsburg. Cunning.
ham was officially notified to-day that
his territory had been Increased. In.
stead of being confined to National
banks in the Pittsbnrg district, there
has been added Allegheny county ami
West Moreland county. This places
seventy additional banks under his
examination and an additional perma.
nent assistant has been assigned, who
VIII report to Cunningham next Mon.
day.
Reports made to comptroller of the
currency show that rediscounted notes
of the Waynesburg bank now total one
million, two hundred thousand dol.
lars, with others coming in daily. Al
legged forged paper is also causing the
officials at the bank much anxiety, as
some of these notes bear signatures of
men high in finance. Former cash.
Ter, Rinehart. has returned and to-day
was in conference with attorneys in
his office.
Three petitions in bankruptcy, In
volving Cashier Rinehart of the de.
funct Waynesburg bank, were filed in
U. S. District Court here to-day. The
petitions are against r. H. Goldberg
Company, j. B. W. Rinehart, mem.
ber of the firm and Reuben H. Gold
berg. The petitioners in each claim
and the amounts are identical.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
PERMANENT RECEIVER TAKES CHARGE
new RECORD.
IN BUILDING
NICOLA BUILDING COMPANY COM
PLETEs THIRTY HOUSES
IN $50 DAYS.

The Nicola Building Co., of Pitts.
burg, has completed its contract for
the erection of 30 houses for the South
Side Land Co.. between 10th and 18th
streets. This firm has been on the
ground total of $50 days. so that the
time consumed per house was five
days. which is new record for build
ing In this section. In addition to this,
the houses were completed within the
time provided in contract. Mr.. Kis-
sci. who had charge of the work, has
made many friends among the me-
chanics employed In the construction,
and his departure will be regretted by
them as well as by those representa-.
tives of the South Side Co. who came
into active contact with him.
The new plant of the Monosah Glass
Co. is expected to be in operation in
several weeks and will bring great
many additional families to Fairmonr,
a great many of whom will be accom-
modated by these new houses, but
there is still general shortage of de.
sirable renting properties on the
South Side near the Belt Line factor
les.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
ON HIGH TRESTLE
DRIVER AwokE TO FIND HIMSELF
IN VERY PREcARiouS
CONDITION..


PITTSBURG. Jan. s.-With fast
freight trains hugging him before and
behind: with block.and.tackle work.
ing overtime to lift his frenzied horse
from the Ft. Wayne railroad trestle at
Preble avenue, Allegheny, late last
night, a teamster awakened, raised
himself from the bed of the wagon
which teetered on the ties and MUIR
INJURED between hiccoughs:
"Whas-s-s-h the massh-her? Can.
s-her fel-w t'ke shors-s-h cus.tsh
home?"
Horse and wogan were first obsery.
ed by passersby after they had as
cended the steep grade near Preb!e
avenue and strayed out on the tres.
tie. They had several narrow escapes.
for flagmen held up trains Just before
they reached the spot where the ex.
hausted horse had been stalled. The
wrecking crew found the horse wedS-
d between the interstices of the tres.
tie. Flagmen were sent out in both
directions. The driver was yanked
from his perch and a block and tackle
secured. After an hours hard work
the animal was eXtricated.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
yVHARFMASTER WATTS is PLANNING
to HAVE A BIC STEAM BOAT HERE
Wharf Question
Is Clearing Up

An effort IS being made to have
one OF the large steam boats of the
Monongaheia and Ohio Packet Com.
pany visit thIs city soon. The wharf
question is nearing solution and it is
thought that II one OF the big steamers
were to come now It would have a
good effect and would do much to dis.
sipate mistaken idea that the Pack.
ct. company has that Fairmont does
not care much to build up a large
river trafic. wharfmaster Charles E.
Watts is preparing petition and will
present It to the business men of this
city to get an Idea Of what the out
look for the packet company Is. This
petition viii be placed In the hands
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08

s IT. long, balls in one shot, blind.
folded; rapid firing shots, Chinese
pool; blind pool. etc. He has long
list of testimonials from the leading
clubs all over the country. The fol.
lowing aattering recommendation is
from the Newton Club, Newtonyille,
Mass;
Newtonviile Club.
My Dear Sir: Before large and
enthusiastic audience. Mr.. Hood gave
wonderful exhibition of trick and
fancy shots. His sixty or seventy diff
ficult combinations were run OFF
smoothly and quickly. each shot be-
ing described before playing. We
trust to be favored again with his
evenings entertainment, and take
pleasure in assuring any club that Mr..
Hoods novel and scientific entertain.
ment would be appreciated by the
members. Wishing for his continued
success. Yours very truly.
W. H. PULSIFER, Ent. Com.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
McDermott Will Probably Win
By Safe Margin in To-night's
Caucus For Senate Presidency
COUNTS ON FOURTEEN OUT OF TWENTY yOIESBAIIEY is.
PLACED ON THE DOUBTFUL LIST

CHARLESTON. Jan. s.-The fight
for the presidency of the Senate has
narrowed down to McDermott and
Marshall. although Forman still dfe-
clares he is in the race and intends
to remain in 1t until the Senator's
have cast their votes.
The McDermott people are feeling
clipper, because they have been aug
mented by the addition of staunch
friends from up in the State.
There is still good deal Of talk
about the two Whites being made pos
sible compromise selections in case
there Is deadlock. but both Of them
said last night that they did not wan,
the job and would not have 1t.
1t is fact that the Marshall people,
in the hope that they will be able to
secure two more votes, have been
making some overtures. hoping to get
a sufficient number OF votes to make
a deadlock In the caucus. They want
to come into the Senate assured. as
they. are, of the support of the Demo
Gratis, and elect their man.
The administration has its forces
well lined up and is not taking any
chances. They are aware of the deal
which the other fellows are trying to
make and are watching every corner
closely. None of their men are weak.
ening, but 1t is said that couple
from the other side have crawled up
on the fence and are willing to get in
the band wagon. This goes to show
that the administration is in fine
shape. There are now practically
enough votes to assure the election
of It's candidate.
The antis are doing lot of talking
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
Meeting Begins
The Fifteenth

The Northwestern Conyocatlon Of
the Diocese of West Virginia of the
Episcopal Church. will be held In
Christ Church this city beginning
Tuesday evening Rt. Rev. Peterkin,
bishop of the diocese. will preach.
Wednesday will be given to Sunday
school work. In the morning at ten
o'clock Rev. S. S. Moore Will preach.
In the afternoon Rev. W. P. Chrisman
will read an essay entitled, "How to
Attract and Hold the Children in the
Sunday School" Mrs. George DeBolt
VIII address the convoeation. Her
subject will be 'The Teacher and In
strlction of the Sunday School" 9th.
er questions that will be helpful to
the Sunday school will be discussed
during the sessions of the day.
On Thursday the routine work OF
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
Gov. FLEMING IS
AqDELEGATE|
NAMED 7y STATE BOARD or
TRADE PRESIDENT TO AT
TEND NATIONAL CON-
VENTioN.

President Henry G. Davis, Of the
West Virginia Board Of Trade, has ap.
pointed delegates TO attend the nation
al convention for the extension of for.
eign commerce. which win convene at
Washington, D. c.. on Monday, Janu-
ary IA. and continue for three days.
Following are the delegates.
Hon. George E. Price, OF Charles
ton.
Ex-Governor A B. FLEMING. Of Fair.
mont.
James 81. Stewart. of Morgantown.
Col. John T. McGraw. OF Grafton.
w. B. Irvine. OF Wheeling.
John M. Ensign, of Huntington.
Secretary r. B. Naylor, of Wheel.
ing.
The convention viii be opened by
Secretary Elihu Root. and President
Roosevelt will preside at the close Il
will likely be the largest and most i'm
portant convention OF the kind ever
held in this country, as between Eve
and six hundred delegates will be pres
ent, representing every State and Ter
itory in the Union. Aside from the
delegates many distinguished states.
men and men high in the commercial
activities of the United States VIII al
SO be present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
TILLMAN ILL
SENATE GALLERIES WERE DIsAP.
POINTED TODAY IN NOT
HEARING SPEECHES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-when the
Senate met today, the public and pri.
vate galleries were crowded In antici.
patton Of field day of debate on the
now noted Brownsville case. When
the resolution was taken up, Senator
Foraker, who had not completed his
remarks yesterday, in criticism of the
administration, explained that he pre-.
ferred to speak at n later date. He
announced that Tillman, who had hop.
ed to speak to-day, was detained at
home by illness.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
CHAMPION FANCY
POOL PLAYER.
JOE HOOD WILL GIVE AN ExHI.
siTioN AT THE ELKS' POOL
ROOM THIS EVENING.

Joe Hood. the champion fancy and
trick pool player of the Uni,ed States
viii give an exhibition this evening at
the Elks' pool room at o'clock. Al,
visiting Elks In the city are extended
cordial Invitation TO be present.
Mr.. Hood came here to-day from
Morgantown, where he gave a sue.
cessful exhibition las, .vening. His
coming is of great interest to pool
players. who Will appreciate an op-
20 sea the work of ia.
nous player. lie is master of over
100 pool shots, some of which are, IA
balls in one shot. I5.bail Combination
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08

and are bolstering up their courage
as much as possible by the talk they.
hear around the lobby, but 1t does not
seem that here is anything In II for
them. Some OF the Senators have been
holding on to see which way things
are going but now they are getting
wise and are going to be on the right
side when the finale comes.
The majority Of the delegates and,
Senators are in the city aud the few
who have not arrived will be here
this evening.
A carefa Forecast.
A careful forecast OF the situation
indicates success of the State admins.
tration candidate by close vote. The
caucus of the Republican Senators.
which is to be held Tuesday night
will in all probability result In Senator
Joseph Fl. McDermott. the administra-
tion candidate. receiving fourteen
votes out of twenty.four. or one ,x,o,,ru1
than Is necessarily required tn
from the following Senators:
cartlan, santee, Hin. Cassin, Nj,
Hicks, Eeftwitch. McDerIpoft.
burn. Thorne. Ballard. yaibott,
man; total. Ii.
7Iarshall,s following viii likely iHS
clude the following: Hatfield. II. s.
White. W. w. White, Baker Blue.
Marshall, Montgomery; total. I.
The votes Of the following Senators
are in doubt: johnson. Miller and
Beilyey.
Forman may receive several compli-
mentary votes, which. however. in the
end will land In the McDermott camp.
Hon. Joseph R, Naylor, of Ohio com
ty, will be chairman Of the Judiciary
committee in the house.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
NOT UNDERSTOOD
IS new MOVE
IN CUSTER PROCEEDINGS NOW
UNDER WAY AGAINST MAYOR
MCCLELLAN.

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-A man acting
under the authority of Attorney Gen.
eral Jackson, who yesterday began a
suit to oust Mayor Mcclellan from of.
fee, early to-day paid a visit to the
warehouse at Stapleton. Staten Island,
where they resealed many of the bal.
lot boxes used in election of nineteen.
five. The exact purpose of this move
has not yet developed. The police of.
fered an explanation that the Attor.
ney General since filing the suit wish.
es 10 insure against ,ampering with
ballots in certain boxes which are
known to have been broken.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
With
LIVE TORPEDO
NEWLY ARRIVED FOREIGNER AT
6ENWooD BADLY INJURED
YESTERDAY.

WHEELING, Jan. s. Pricking a
railroad torpedo with a jack-knifc
Monday afternoon came near being ia.
tai to Carl Miscka, foreigner resiJ.
ing in the famous Brick Row at Ben.
wood. At late hour last night Carl
was resting as easily as could be ex.
pected Of a man whose whole head
was nearly blown of In the explosion
OF the torpedo.
Carl found the torpedo at Bellaire
early yesterday afternoon. Now Carl
has been in this country only four
months and is not wise" to what he
calls little devils pieces of machin,
cry" He thought he would see what
the little object, which he picked up
on the railroad track, was made of.
With three equally green" compan.
ions watching him. Carl began prick.
ing the torpedo with his big jack-knife
The result was astounding to the four
foreigners. There was a loud report
and the next instant two of them were
lying on the ground, while the other
two were fleeing in terror. When the
smoke finally cleared away the two
who had started to run away, came
back to pick up their fallen brethren
Carl's head was badly injured. The
torpedo had cut deep cash in the
forehead. knocking Carl over. In fall
ing his head had struck on the rail
which inflicted another ugly injury
The man, Peter Cusa, who was stand
ing right at his side when the torpedo
went off, in Carl's hands. which
were likewise lacerated. was knocked
over by Carl.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
Looks Bad For Shaw But Good
For McDermott On Eve of the
Big Caucus Fight Tonight
HUGHES SWlhG TO SHAW WAS FOLLOWED BY HODGES
GOING TO MONT TOPPING THIS MORNING


CHARLESTON, Jan. s.-The hori.
zon 10 Becoming somewhat cleared as
TO the outcome Of the struggle for the
Legislative offices. The supreme con.
test Is for president Of the Senate and
clerk Of the House. As sequel to
Hughes' Withdrawal In favor Of Shaw,
Stanley Hodges this morning followed
suit In favor OF Mont Topping. Tho
outlook favors Topping. Both meper.
mott and Marshall claim to have
enough votes pledged to elect. The
result viii probably prove that Mar.
shalt has been playing bluff game or
has been woefulIy deceived. Meper-
mott Is not we'll yet, but was able to
ibe about this morning.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
SENSATIONAL
ALLEGATIONS OF ATTEMPTED
BRIBERY BY RAILROAD
COMPANIES.

CHICAGO, Jan. S.-victor H. Beck
man, secretary of the Pacific Coast
Lumbermen's Association, who is ac-
atIvely engaged in an effort to force
the railroads to relieve the car short
age situation in the northwest, yester.
day asserted that attempts had been
made by railroad managers to bribe
him to desist in his endeavors to force
:fheis hands. He also declared that
his desk in Seattle had been broken
open twice recently, apparently in an
EFFORT 10 procure statistics which he
had been gathering for months and
which are@in the possession of no one
else.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
XMAS PRESENT RECEIVED
AFTER DELAY OF TWO YEARS.

WASHINGTON, Pan. Jan. s.-Mrs.
Dorothy Ames yesterday received a
Christmas present sent more than two
years ago. On December oath her son.
Charles Ames, forwarded by regis
tered letter to his mother hers check
for $50. The letter was lost in the
mails and the postoffice inspectors mo-
titled. They have since been tracing
the lost letter, which was finally To-
Gated and forwarded to Mrs. Ames.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
7. W. BOYDSTON
new JUSTICE
WAS NAMED TODAY BY COUNTY
COURT AS SUCCESSOR OF
LATE JUSTICE BEN.
NtNGTON.

T. w. Boydston was appointed Jus.
tice to-day by the County Court to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of
l.. G. Remington.
The following road commissioners
were appointed in the districts:
Warrington, John C. Hawker; Win.
field, F. l.. Morgan; Fairmont. John
w. Fleming: Union, Monroe Moran:
Grant; Samuel ]. Williams. The com.
missioners for Lincoln and Pawpaw
districts have not yet been appointed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
of the company. Mr.. Watts is sure
that the river traffic will be large. He
looks for a fine petition to be sent in.
cAucAUsEs TONIGHT.
Democrats Will Hand Out Empty
honors to Jake Fisher and
c. M. WetzeI,

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Jan. s.
The Democrats have lined up on what
they will do. Jake Fisher, of Braxton
county. will get the complimentary
vote for the presidency of the Senate,
and G. NJ. Wetzel. from Jefferson coun-
ty, will receive the vote of the mem.
bers OF the house for speaker. The
caucuses of the Republicans and
Democrats will be held at the capitol
Tuesday night, the Republicans in rno
House and Senate chambers and the
Democrats in the committee rooms.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
TIMBER LAND.

I have desirable tracts of so to l.
600 acres for sale in Preston county
a: reasonable prices. Write me your
wants as to kinds of timber and the
amount you wish to invest. and will
send you description of something
that will please YOU. If in hurry
come and see me.
o. C. CRANE.
Xxx Terra Alta, West Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08

You may find something you want
at the bargain counter. A. q. Scott
& Co. s.5t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
MINISTER SAVES TWO LIVES.
Franklin Dominic Reseues Children
From a Swollen Creek.

FRANKLIN. Pa, Jan. S.-Plunginy
into swirling creek at Sandy Lake
yesterday Rev. A. G. Mills, pastor of
the Disciple Church, prevented Don.
aid Carnahan and Leila Ross, each aged
Is, from drowning.
The two children had started to
row across the breast of the mill dam
when the boat got beyond their con.
troll and was washed over an eight.
foot fall and capsized.
w.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
VESSELS HUNT
FOR STEAMSHIP
NINE DAYS OVER DUE PONCE
CAUSES GREAT ANXIETY TO
CREWS FRIENDS.

NEW YORK, Jan. s.--Five vessels
are now searching the high seas Tor
the steamship Ponce. now nine days
oyer due from Poncs, Il. 1. The be.
lief Is expressed here to-day that the
Ponce may be in tow of the steamship
Maracus. OF the Trinidad Company
which was due here last Sunday and
stili unreported. Shipping men be.
iieye the Maracns fen in with the
Ponce and, ,isstoNhnE her into port.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08
THE WEATHER.
Colder Tonight.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Jan. s.
Forecast for West Virginia.
Rain or snow and colder to-
night; Wednesday, snow fiurries
and colder.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08

Bargain counter lasts only one week
at A. q. Scott & Co.'s. S!5t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08

Hand-pain.ed china less than cost
at A. 8. Scott & Co.'s. s.5t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08

Bargain counter for one week only
at A. 3. Scott q Co.'S. 3-5t
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i. -! J! + + !: X 81 = !.
PRgslDERT ROOSEVELT ONCE MORE WINS
IN CONTEST WITH HOSTILE SENATE

S-Whether
thorit the Brownsville affair will
be inquired the Senate committee
its Investigation into the
Senator Lodge acting the Presidents
his contention and Senator Foraker
the Judiciary Committee probable
session.
President wins
!.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08

Why pay big price for cab work?
Mccray Livery will do IT cheap. A.
ways ready.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08

Odd pieces less than cost at A. 3.
Scott & Co.'S. asst
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-01-08

You can get wall paper from Bur.
dette 10 days only. t,
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-21
Exclusive Local Representative Of
Ed.V Price Cd Company
Merchant TaiIors, Chicago
Ole Grand Leader,
PaIestins's Loading Store.

stated he knew nothing about it; he
was put in Jail, and was abused, and
called names by Kay. Kay told him
he lied.
Cross-examined: Admitted he told
at the court of inquiry that he nodded
his head to negroes. to go to back
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-02-21

room. Schnoor told him when negroes
came to send them to back room. Con-
stable Perry took him from Jail An
swered the court of inquiry he knew
Jake Schnoor He was at his place
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Continued on Page SKI
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-23
DeaIh Of col. RAthbun.

Col, George $. Rathbun, long a res
ideut and vel, known lawyer OF this
county, died Of hear, disease at his
home in Springfield last Sunday, aged
IS years. Col. Rathbun was an
Ohioan who anne here before the
war and was a school teacher in the
Greenton neighbOrhood for a few
years. He studied law and practised
first at wellington and then at Lex.
iDgton. The firm Of Rathbun Green
s. Graves was a leading one here for
many piars. he enlisted with Price
wnen the war broke out and rose to
the rank Of a Colonel in this service
about twenty years ago he went to
Springfield, where his now promising
attorneys.