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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
THE BROKEN DRUM.

From the Detroit Free Press.
There Is sorrow In the household.
There's grief too hard to bear:
There's n little cHeek that's tear stat :.
ed.
There's a sobblng baby there.
And try how We will to comfort,
Still the tipy tear drops come.
For. TO solve n rexing problem.
Curly Locks has wrecked his drum,
II has puzzled him and worried.
How the drum created sound;
For lie couldn't understand It;
II was not enough TO pound
With his tiny hands and drum sticks
And at last the day has come.
When another hope Is shattered,
Now in ruins lies his drum.
With his metal hank he broke Il.
Tore the frightened skin aside;
Gazed on yacant space and nothing
Then he broke right down aud cried
For the bursted bubble shocked him
And the baby tears must come;
For a joy has gone forever.
Curly Locks has. wrecked his drum
While his mother tries 10 sooihe him,
am sitting here alone:
In the life that lies behind me,
Many shocks like That I've known.
And the boy who's upstairs weeping
In the years that are to come
viii learn that many pleasures
Are as empty as his drum.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

AS a committee on Decorations ap'
pointed by Meade Post C. A. R. for
the occasion Of the meeting Of the
Grand Army Of West Virginia In this
city May 81, %, and 20, We appeal to
all Of our citizens to display the flag
and decorate their homes and places
Of business on the three days named,
Let US show the old veterans that
their service to the country is appre
ciated and their coming to our city Is
cordially welcomed.
T. W. Fleming, Chairman,
Mrs. George W. DeBolt,
]. NJ. Hartley,
Committee.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Free samples Of "Preventics" and
a booklet on Colds will be gladly mail.
ed you on request, by Dr.. Shoop, Ra,
cine, Mis-, simply to prove merit. Pre-.
ventics are little Candy Cold Cure
tablets. No Qulnine, no Laxative,
nothing harmful whatever. Proven.
tics prevent colds-as the name I'm.
plies--when taken early, or at the
"sneeze Stage" For seated cold or
LaGrfppe, break It up safely and quick.
" with Preventics. Sold by E. A. Bill
lIngslea & Co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
THE STAGE

"a
sThe Girl 81 the Golden Vest
The Announcement that 1.-THE Girl
ofthe Golden West" written and stag.
ed by Belasco himself, comes to the
Grand Opera House on Saturday, May
18th, can only be Of extraordinary In
terest to local students Of things dra,
matte. This play has delighted audi
eaces that crowded the Belasco thea-
Ser, New York, for the past twelve
1 months.
.The Girl Of the Golden West" is
a drama Of California In the days II
] 74s. II has -four acts and as many set
scenes. No phase OF American history
contains more dramatic material than
;!that section concerning the rush Of
gold seekers to the Pacific Coast.
There gathered on the slopes Of tn
( Sierra Nevada mountains almost every
Type and class !of human being, all pos.
4 sessed Of the same deslre-,he rapid
accumulation Of wealth. As result
the various mining camps were set.
Elements containing molly pcpula.
ton, made up OF the weak and the
strong. the worker, the drone, and
him who aided Chance with his skill
at cards-the gambler. Where the
! community made and executed Its own
laws and the habit Of carrying weap
!, ons not InfreQuently brought trillifg
alterations 10 fatal endfngs, life was
bound 10 have dash OF adventure and
uncertainty not voachsafed TO an ex.
s1stence In an older and more regulat.
!. cd community.
\ THE scenes OF 1.-THE Girl OF the Gold.
en- West are laid In Just such mlu.
Ing camp, In the great Sierras. Num-
bered among the Inhabitants are three
) figures silhouetted against the gen:
eral human background. They are
) Minnie Smith, '"the Girl" who owns
and conducts the Polka Saloon. the
rendezvous OF miners; Jack Rance. the
gambler, and sheriif Of Cloudy county,
holding his office by strength OF char.
acter, superior intelligence and abso.
lutte fearlessness, and third Rnmcr.
{ rez. the road.agent, whose highway
4 robberies and theft OF the girls heart
is the handspring of the plot of the
play. 1.-THE Girl Of the Golden West"
Is entirely the handiworK Of David Bel.
asco and that It is OF extraordinary
merit the known skill Of the play.
wright and the fact that It has remain.
ed in New York for twelve cohseca.
tive months, attest.
Insomaeh as the production Is con-
cerned "Tne Girl of the Golden West
is In every way up TO the Belasco
standard. The Sierra Nevada noun.
tains In mid winter offer Il wide range
of possibilities 10 a producer Of such
exceptional accomplishments. and Mr..
Delasco has taken advantage Of every
opportunity offered for the creation Of
beautiful and impressive scenisc ef'
fects.
IaterartaR ears will run to Clark !.
burg after the performance.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

"a man who was charged at the VIII.
lesden police court with IntoxlcatIon
and using bad language pleaded guilty
to the first part OF the charge, adding,
"As to the language. know nothing
about It because I'm very deaf."-Lon.
don Express,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

James X. Hackett has acquired the
American rights to Louis n. Parker's
new play, "Mr. George" which is now
being presented ut the Vaudeville The.
alter, In London, with Charles Hawtry
in the leading role. Mr.. Hackett plans
to open his season In the fail Ia "John
Glayd'e Honor
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

cooling to the game this aftcrnoon?"
"Yep. I'm awfully busy too"
"Why don't you wait and read about
It In the morning papcr?"
THAT wouldn't do NE any good. I'd
have to see the game 10 understand
the ariicle."-Clcvcland Plain Dealer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Il must get some anip OF the ifirst
ipeadlef that comes along, explained
islrs. Bowser. icing that rs my
birthday don't you want 70 run Into
Green's with ne for a few minutes?
& She hoped to put Mr. sBowser OF, but
1T was a vain hope. He made aimen:
tai resolve to hit the cat with the
crowbar at the first favorable soppor.
tuaity and rose up and said:
"Sot going to Green's tonight. my
dear. You are dying to know what
sort Of a surprise party have for
you. and | won't keep you waiting"
On reaching home that evening be
had lefta bundle In the vestibule. He
now passed down the hall and got It.
and between curiosity and fear Mrs.
Bowser found her heart beating as Il
there were burglars Ia the house.
Presents His Gift.
~ don't expect you to jump over the
house for JOY" he observed as he IN.
tied the string, "but DO hope you'll
appreciate what | have here. was
looking around to. buy something when
] happened into an auction room and
picked up these bargains. They are
not only bargains. but there are mem.
cries connected with them. BehoId.
And he held up a blue. velvet skirt
and waist trimmed With silver buttons
and braid OF the same material and
watched for cry OF delight. Mrs.
BOwser instantly recognized # rs a
dress worn BY one OF the fairies In n
comic opera-a fnlry about slIieen
years old and weighing about ninety
pounds.
"weli:" queried Mr. Bowser impa.
tlently.
"li's very nice"
"Nice! It's n dream. Its the dress
worn by Marie AntoInette on her wed.
ding day. Just after had bid It In a
dime museum mau came rushing In
and Offered me s25 for my bargain.
And look at these"
The fairy had worn gay stockings to
match the dress. There were six pairs,
and they alone had guaranteed the sue.
cess Of the opera.
These stockings were worn By Eu.
genie when she was driven into exile"
explained Mr. Bowser as he dangled
them on his hands. And once more"
Taken In as Usual.
"Once more" meant pair Of red
slippers with silver corI running
around them. They were hardly large
enough for Mrs. Bowser to get her
thumbs into them. In the goodness OF
his heart Mr.. Rowser had Dough, some.
thing. As usual, be had also been tax.
Ell In and done for.
III meant 'em for you when You
20 out 10 high tea," be taitinsiy ex,
planned.
Mrs. Bowser tried to smile, but the
effort was In vain.
'0r you can wear them when you
are giving euchre party"
Mrs. Bowser tried to say something,
but the words would not come.
The cat grinned und chucklcd and
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

For lilIeaof,tae.valley a vicar In
Carmarthea draws $4,000 from Lon.
don dealer, while an old lady in Berk.
shire Is said TO make nearly $1,000
yearly out Of Marechal Mel roses.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

EYED OLD GAIT
street car, but he didn't want to kill
anybody. He had found lump OF
coal ut the gate. but he dIdu't charge
Mrs. BOwser with having sold a ton
or so to tramp. The meat had come
late and was not well done, but he Ind
no se8wls OF disPleasare for the cook.
Mrs. BOwser hoped against hope. That
Is. she hoped 1t was chickens or spring
tonic Instead OF u birthday present.
When they left the table for the sit.
ting room. Mr.. Bewser was chuckllng.
When lie sat down to his newspaper
and cigar. he was grlnning. lie want
ed Mrs. BOwser TO notice the fact and
ask what was the matter, but she per-
slsteatly refused to do so. At the end
OF fifteen minutes lie could stand It no
longer md dropped his paper to say:
Some folks think they are awful
smart. but there are Others"
"D0es that refer to me-" she asked.
at does that. So you thought | had
lost my memory. did you? You were
going TO let your birthday pass with.
out hint to me, but have been keep.
Ing tab on the date for a month past.
Its rather hit at me that you should
think Id forget such thug"
"But birthdays don't amount to ANY,
thing" she smiled.
"la the case OF meR-hHshaRdS-
don't, but the husband who forgets his
wife's birthday Is poor sort Of man.
have never forgotten 1t yet. my dear,
and when do you may think there Is
something wrong with my bralR."
"Yes. you have always been very
kind and nice, but-but | didn't want
to put you to my expense or bother
this year,"
Nonsense! Does a loving husband
count expense or bother when his
wlfe's birthday comes: Come and kiss
ME, dear. aud let me congratulate you
on looking so young. By George. but
II didn't know better I'd put your
age ut about twenty,Rve!
Mrs. ROwser kissed him and blushed
and murmured her thanks, but at the
same time was trembling inwardly,
Gives Estimate Of Himself
"Im nm oId t,cIor ,r1 for,, erdor
md cr,nr y ho cor,,nuod ",,nt Inn,,
rom forrot ,bat / nnnrocIa,o nv ,,,t,o
w,for Inc, tho uomn Had n,osr,oI
uur other woman IN ,meric, 7 should
have hcon divorced within a roor Sot
rcmembor vour hIr,hJovI VIM de,r
had | forgotten It | should be ashamed
to look you In the face."
"But you only bought me a pafr OF
gloves or some handkerchiefs?"
ave shall see about that. II ] yas
n stevedore and you n washerwoman,
perhaps a pair Of gloves or some hand.
kerchtefs would do. Mrs. Bowser, I
have Kicked.
"BDt all husbands kick"
81 have talked abouudlvOrce."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Miss Alice Fischer Mrs. William
HarcouFp has been reelected presi.
dent Of the Twelfth Night Club. She
Is the founder Of the club. and one Of
Its most popular members.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

do you play bridge whlst:"
no." answered young Mrs. Torklns.
Il can manage the cards att right. but
It will take rc another year or two
10 understand how the score Is kept
Washington Star.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

We have a lot OF new up.to-date pic
ture mouldings. Call and see them
before having your picture framed.
Globe Book Store. t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

TWO AND oNEHALF HOURS OF cEAssLEss ENTERTklN.
MENT, EDUCATIONAL AND EolFlckTloNl -
Feast Your Eyes The Lady and the Lion the Conquered Beast
submitting to the Slightest wish Of the delicate Miss
Behold the Geaeroup of Polar Bears, ntegeny performing
Feats that Most Men do not Essay
Witness the Royal Ride OF the superb Bengal the
Animal OF them alt Hugh india Elephant
Performing all the Latest Of Hghclass Equestrans
Marvel at the Feroclous Leopard Equestrian and
seed. glssS5s
Wonder at the Accomplishments Of Hundred Educated Anmas
which Proclaim their Cultured Performances The eenlus
Wizard Of the Animal Kingdom
Combined with the asenbeck Great Wallace Calosal
Congress for Price OF Admission Mighty Mer
Highest Of Aerobat eymnaste and Equestrian Nature and
Inclusive Every Meritorious Feature Of the Circus
Many New Astonishing Features. sEis ss33le
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
Resting.

"GOfng out OF town this summer"
"No. but I'll have my regular relaxa-
ton"
whats TINT"
"Planning to go next summer
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

You have had some big show boats
here but you will admit this Is the
largest yet, -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

You are Cordially Invited to Visit
During the Day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Edward Mackaye has been engaged
for the leading Juvenile role In the
support Of Henrietta Crosman In her
production of The Christian Pilgrim"
next season.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Pollecman-Well, We have arrested
one man. lie seems TO answer exactly
to the description OF the man you Sis.
pect, except that be hasn't n glass eye.
prosecutor-0h. that's a pIty.-FlIe.
gende Batter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Lloyd's Book Shop the best place In
town for wall paper and curtains. Il.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
GOSSIP or The STAGE

%The Wizard Of as TO have a
summer season In Chicago
Arrangements have been made /,
put @Noah's Ark on for a summer
run in New York.
It is reported that the widow OF
Kirke Lashelle Is to be married to a
distinguished Frenchman.
Henry W. Savage is planning for a
big production of THE Merry Widow
in New York In September.
vesta Victoria, the English vaude.
willie star, will close her seasons en-.
sasement in this country this week.
Joseph Sheetfan VIII go abroad att.
er brief concert tour. He will con.
tlnue with the Savage forces next sea
son.
The benefit for the Actors Fund Ia
Chicago realized over $1,000. Forbes
Robertson was one Of the volunteers.
Isabel Irving and her husband, ".
II. Thompson, will go abroad the lat.
ter part Of this month for a brief ga.
cation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall are acting II
London In lhree.act farce By Her.
bert swears entitled "a Tight Cor.
ner."
Edward Mackaye has been engaged
for the leading Juvenile role In the
support Of Henrietta Crosman In her
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Bull. for the Convenience and Com.
fort Of our Patrons.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

The Only Modern Theatre on the
River.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
The Greatest Circus Aliance in die World,
b Positively and ssurel VIII Exhibit
att CARING N7yTF NAV S re
One Day Only, 1Va ~ 80
The CARL HAGENBECk and Great
WALLACE SHOWS Combined
Superb Sublime Surprising Sensational The Biggest
Best and Highest Glass Circus Earth, with the
Famous Trained Wild Beast Exf1i bftio1s

Exhibited
these Greater Shows No Other
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall are acting II
London In a lhree.act farce By Her.
bert Swears entitled "a Tight Cor.
ner."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

The Wizard o. Or Is TO have a
SUMMER season In Chicago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Isabel Irving and her husband, ".
II. Thompson, will so abroad the lat.
ter part Of this month for a brief ga.
cation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

TaterurtaR ears will run to Clark },
burg after the performance.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06
q. oe TREASURY CUSTOM.
,ore Consolidation at Luncheon
No w. W., Secretary and Assistants.

..otarv Cortelyou has broken up
9 custom that has existed TOT zen
8 uu' in the treasury. 1t is that OF
year, soad of the treasury and his as
u i,,nts lunching together.
slsIsn'' custom was started by Lyman
l na when he came into the treas
j. VOC 90 secretary March d, 1897. Mr..
uly ~ hod been a bank president and
uas ..nnd time too precious to waste
Nc ls,n0 away from his bank Tor luncn-
sv,D0 consequently he had luncheon
eOD for himself and his principal
S'i -'Stonts in one of the rooms OF the
bank A,v ofioio1a
~ sort of cabinet meeting, In
D they snapped views as TO the
sHsirs of the bank. Mr.. Gage 1nau-
rurated the same custom in the treas
srv Every day shortly after one
a,oock the secretary's messengers
would set table in his room and 1t
would he we'll filled with good things
arriving from the lunch room In the
,,oosurv AS they ate,' the secretary
ond his three assistants talked over
tho work of the department. When
secretary Gage went out five years
ago he turned over the department
IL 1. M. Shaw, who followed the GUS
tom.
Secretary Cortelyou goes to lunch
con when he can spare the time.
When he cannot he goes across the
street from the treasury and gets
sandwich, piece of pie and mug OF
milk from an establishment he pat
ronized for years when he was a clerk
in the White House.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06
Famous Book Free.

Every reader of this paper can get free
of charge one of DR.. Coffees famous books
which tells Of a new method by which
persons afflicted with Deafness, Head
Noises, Sore Eyes, Failing Sight from any
cause, can cure themselves at home at
small expense.
Write letter Immediately to Dr. w. 0.
Coffee, 800 Century Bldg, Des Moines, la.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06

To improve the general health, take
Garfield Tea daily for time; it purihes
the blood, eradicates rheumatism and
many chronic ailments, and keeps the
health good. Garfield Tea is made of
herbs; it is guaranteed under the Pure
Food and Drugs Law. Garfield Tea Co.,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06
a Compliment.
Clunnsay,

"Of course" said Miss Clumsay,
mr.. Kidder's language is not always
elegant, but he can be very compli-
mentary in his rough way" "Yes?"
asked Miss Wise. Yes. He says I'm
q bird" Huh! So is an ostrich"
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06
obeyina His Command.

Benham-Did you have any COM
pany while | was away?
Mrs. Benham-Nobody to speak Of.
Benham-Wasn't your mother here?
Mrs. Benham-Yes, but you won't
let me speak to her
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06
LEvlTY ON SUPREME BENCH.
Chief Justice Holmes Makes Some
thing of an Innovation.

II is not often that one hears a JUS
tce of the supreme court of the United
States make a remark in levity while
he is attired in his robes of dignity
and is sitting on the bench, which, in
fact, is not a bench at all, but soft
cushioned leather-covered easy chair.
But the unexpected did happen recent
" when decisions were being handed
down. Mr.. Justice Holmes was the
perpetrator of the joke, which was
very mild one.
Mr. Holmes had the fortune Cor the
mlSfortune) of announcing the decision
Oh the court in the case of David
kawananakoa, Jonah Kalanianaole,
ADlgale w. Kawananakoa and Eliza
Oeth K. Kalanianaole against Ellen AL
ueftlna Polybland and others. Mr..
homes hesitated, and although an
lounclng decision of the supreme
tribunal of the land, was obliged to
acknowledge that he would have to
iOleso the form of pronouncing the
names. He spoke in low tone of
'Vce and said, as a smile played
ABOUT his lips:
inls Is case No. 273, but 1 will not
@ to pronounce the names of
VIC appellants, which are a matter of
record"
do ae 'nen proceeded to explain the
'.0,on OF the court, but the dilemma
,o,o "nicn ne was thrown by the I'M
,UuOuncable names did not cause a
nom pa'neuc risible on the physiog-
tSa Ds Vi any Of the justices except in
the use "" Vi Mr.. Justice McKenna, but
sitn. assembled attorneys enjoyed the
N'ua'lOn thoroughly.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06

Some people, after expressing the
wish to do unto others as they would
have others do unto them, let it go at
that
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06
. Deafness Cannot Be Cured

oy doca applications, as they cannot reach the dts
OF the ear There is only one way to
Dealness Is caused by infamed condition of the
tube ia i9alng OF the Eustachian Tube When this
perfect hearing and when it is entrelv closed nef
nGss Is the result and unless the Inflammation can be
t OUT ana this tube restored - its normal condi
put OF ten are caused by Catarrh which is NOTHING
puG an Unnamed condition of the mucous surfaces
~ we WIN give One Hundred Dollars for any case NJ
peaIness caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
ny HAIRS Catarrh Cure. Send for Circulars free
Sold by Druggists 75c " w. Aoieuo' VI
rake Halls Family Pills for constipation.
What reason could not avoid has
often been cured nv deIav-Sanooo
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06

paradox is woman who thinks
herself more lovely than the one of
whom she is jealous.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06

It's tough even on the six-footer
when he has one foot in the grave.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06

,i Dyyyelng is as easy as washing when
LYMAN FADELESS DYES are used
Ask your druggist. 1Seu
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06
.ccor asr'can Agents at Fault.

rsst dra drag 70 numerous writer's. a
American ,r saoA 10 the success of
q tavel,n.a. aoe abroad is the neglect
nsuages agents to learn foreign
= r Ssh,. IN this respect America
I'd English the Germans. French
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06
VAR s,r0anks Entertain Extensively.

Vico 1htertaIn Extensively.
binin. resident Fairbanks is enter
cuentl7, nucn more literally and fire.
ployed 'nan formerly, and has en-
as hr'' chef who takes precedence
even tbo WI with the market people of
bOdia. ne White House chef. Busy
nddeo,S 1a y MS living expenses have
700 nar jumped from a rate of 500.
" yer annum to 100000. - sNO'
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-06-06

mrS. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
~ cnnoren teething, softens the gums reduces n,
Summation allays pain, cures wind collie. CSC botta