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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-01

their assessment of the Norfolk &
Western property.
Attorney t. C. Townsend, chief
clerk in the tax department, has re-
turned from Hinton. where on satur.
day Judge Miller heard arguments in
the case Of the Stonewan Coal and
Coke Company against the State, in
which the former prays for a reluc.
tion OF their leasehold assessments.
The arguments Saturday we're not on
the merits of the case, but on a pre.
liminary point that the petition OF
the coal company was not filed in the
time specified by law. Attorney Spill.
man. of the firm OF Price. Smith, spi,-
man & Clay. represented the plaintiff
and the arguments advanced on both
sides were very able. Judge Miller
did not render decision. but will take
time to consider the cnse. On the
outcome OF this case depends whether
me coal companies Of Raleigh county
can enter the county court Of Raleigh
and ask for a reduction of their assess.
ments.
Yesterday was the close OF the State
iiscal year and the clerks Of all the
departments will begin to-day on n
new year. The legislative approprla.
lions ended for the year 1907 and to.
day witnesses the beginning Of the an.
propriation for 1908.
Speaker J. A. Seaman, OF the House
OF Delegates, and Senator J. A. San.
tee were callers at the departments in
the State house yesterday. Speaker
Seaman called at the attorney gener.
ais office, where he expects to preside
after 1908. He viii return to his
home at Ripley today. Senator San.
Tee, the opponent of Hon. NJ. P. Shaw.
key for the nomination for state su.
perinten1ent Of free schools, will also
return to-day to his home in WetzeT
county. accompanied by John Mere.
ditli, of the Secretary Of States Office
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-10-01
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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
HOODOO IN THE NAVY.

ministration OF the navy and navy
yards strictly In civilian hands and to
allow the admirais. captains and other
officers OF the line more time 70 %.
selop their seafarins' ability.
II may simply be coincidence. but II
II striking and persistent one, that
catastrophes of late years have be.
fallen every battieship that has been
put In command OF oificers who have
assumed charge after extended shore
duty.
The last mtshap TO battieships oc.
cured 10 the brand new Connecticut
when she touched bottom on Culebra
Capt. Swift was put In command Of
her after he had served some yaara
ON shore ms head of tho ordnance de.
partment Of the brooklyn navy yard
and as member OF the general board
at Washington, Capt. 0staFhaue. who
succeeds Capt. Swift. has boon q mem.
Der for some time Of the board Of 10.
npection aud survey.
When tho Rhode Island went ashore
IN the Potomac as nhe was leaving the
Washington navy yard not very long
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
spoRTsMEn LOSE A PARADISE.
Not Allowed TO Bring Game From
Mexico Across the Border.

San Antonio. Tex.--Mexico as a
sportsmana PARADISE IL thing OF the
past for the hunters from the United
States. This is due TO the strict en-.
foreement by the United states Gus.
toms authorities Of the provisions OF
the Lacy bird law. which makes per
sons having possession OF game
brought from another state or terri
tory amenabie TO the laws OF the state
In which they are found. regardless OF
the fact that the game comes from
without the state.
For years northern Mexico has been
growing In popularity among the
sportsmen from the States. owing 60
the abundance OF game TO be found In
the republic and to the increasing re
strictions Of the Texas game laws. I'm.
III now Texas hunters have been al.
lowed TO return from Mexico with any
quantity Of game killed In the latter
country aud no questions were asked
Customs officers along the Rio
Grande have received strict instruc.
tons as 10 the enforcement OF the
Lacy Law and all along the border now
the hunters are discouraged and un.
easy, for many men have made their
living by killing game IN Mexico and
shipping the same 10 the northern
markets.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
NOW THEY SCORED.

A teacher in one of the public
schools was recently complimented
because Of the success attending the
examination of her pupils. 1t was
noticed that her class OF boys seemed
to be able to solve all problems.
When a question was asked every
boys hand in the class was raised.
The principal of the school was
putting the questions, and the lady
teacher would call on pupil to
make the answer. Although more
than a score of questions were asked.
in no instance was an incorrect an
swer given The principal was so
pleased at the result that he made
special reference to Miss Dashs pro-
nciency as teacher in each Of the
class-rooms he visited.
Probably envy was caused by the
fact that in no other classroom did
the pupils seem to be so well up in
their studies. One of the teachers.
whose pupils did not acquit them
selves very creditably, made an inves-
tigation and succeeded in gaining the
confidence of one of the boys under
Miss Dash's care
Now. Johnny" said she. how is 1t
that all you boys know the an
swers?'
But we don't all know" said
Johnny.
But You all put up your hands as
II you did"
Miss Dash tells us all to put up
our hands when the question is asked
We boys who don't know the answer
put up our left hands. and the boys
who know the answer put up their
right hands, and then Miss Dash only
asks the boys who have right
hand up."
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09

AFRO she was In command OF Cart
Perry Garsty who. up 10 the time Of
his assuming command Of the ship.
had served as member Of the light
house board.
And the Kentucky was In command
Of Capt. u b. Barry two years agD.
when she was inadvertently beached
on the west hank Of the Narrows
Capt. Barry was transferred to The
Kentucky after he had served three
years as aid 10 Commandment Rogers
Of the Brooklyn yard and like term
~ member Of the local labor board
The old Kearsarge met her fate
eight years ago on Roncador reef. On
the coast OF Honduras. when she wzs
In command Of Capt Oscar > Huysr-
man. who. for six yearz. had served
~ head OF the board Of inspection at
the brooklyn navy yard
There are these who declare thAt
extended shore eufy 10 = defrimeut 10
seamanship. They declare that fhcee
who are educated at Annapolis 70 run
ships should he kept Al sea. on tho
principle that practice makes perfect
In tLe navies ~ Engfand azd France
no ofiicer 10 gisen extended shcrs
duty. Al the various naval stations
there IL never but one captaiu who b
detailed 10 Shore duty. and his duty
terminates after . period Of three
years. He Ii designated a. captain o.
the port. and Il h hts business 70 look
after sailors on shore and the cere o.
ships while in port. Admirals ars
never delegated ~ commandments Of
naval stations or navy yards until they
have completed the term Of sea serv-
ice.
In the American navy. however. .
different system obtains. The various
departments In every navy yard are
headed by captains. with the possible
exception Of the department Of con-
struction and repair Al present there
are three captains. six commanders.
seven lieutenant commanders and ave
lleutenants stationed 1t tha Brooklyn
navy yard who some day viii be dests.
mated for sea duty. -wili the Nemesis
also pursue thesey'' il tho question
they are asking.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
YOUNG MAN ANSWERS HIS OWN
MOTHERS ADVERTISEMENT
FOR A HUSBAND.
MOST REMARKABLE ROMANCE
George Ebhert and Parent Are Re-
united After 20 Years In Strange
Way-Formsr Mystsriously Die
appeared When ! Baby.

Mt. Gilead, O.-George Ehhert. kid
naped 20 years ago and carried west.
came back here To the home OF his
childhood, In answer to a matrimonial
Journal advertisement. to marry . wo
man who proved to be his own
mother. The incident Is the strangest
on record. Mrs. Jane Ebhert is the
woman and 1t has been proven beyond
a doubt that she Is the mother Of
George Ebhert
Mrs Ehhert tells the following story
Of the strange affair:
Twenty years ago my husband.
Ezra Ebhert. myself and little George.
then but four years old. lived on a
farm near Pulaski. o., happily to.
gether. Our farm was located in the
backwoods and In very lonely and
unsettled portion of the country.
On the evening of July Is, 1887,
baby George suddenly disappeared.
We thought perhaps he had wandered
away into the woods and Immediately
began search for him. Night came
and we could find him nowhere. We
hunted all night and neighbors joined
in the search with us, We hunted for
George for several days and at last
came to the conclusion that he must
have been stolen. We never received
any letters asking for money. and at
last gave up the expectation Of ever
seeing him again.
The years PASSED away. Four years
ago my husband died. and was left
alone in the world. with the farm on
which we had lived SO long for my
support.
About one year ago l became inter
ested in matrimonial correspondence.
and advertised In New York paper
for a middleaged man of good habits,
who would like TO marry a middle.
aged lady and live on a farm I re.
ceived several letters, but there was
something about Georges letter that
best suited me and so, after a core,
spondence of about one year, we de,
cided to get married and George came
He reached the house soon after
his arrival In Pulaski. the nearest
point. The marriage was planned and
the minister was engaged to perform
the ceremony
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
Disrobes TO Tell His Name.

Cleveland. o.--Everybody blushed
In Justice William Browns court the
other day when Steven Bauher start
ed TO disrobe.
What Is your name?" asked the
justice
Wait" said Dauher. and he began
to disrobe. He took OF his coat and
vest and tossed them to chair. Then
he unloosened hie shirt at the throat
and began TO roll up his sleeve.
The girl with the hat determinedly
turned her back. An old maid wit
ness blushed.
Here yoH are. squire" said Ban
her. unabaShed, pulling his sleeve
clear up 10 his shoulder and revealing
fiaring tattoo sign. Il never can re-
member how TO spell II.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
Society incorporated In California to
Further lie Practice.

San Francisco. cal.--An ineorpora.
ton. the object OF which is the fur
therance OF trial marriage principles.
has filed articles Of Incorporation
here Tho directors Of the aKsocla-
ton are san Francisco. Oakland and
San Rafael residents. who have Seen
holding meetings recently.
The corporation name of the or.
sanization In the EnEenic Associa-
ton Of California. which is defined
In the articles TO mean the science
Of 10 propagatinE the human race as
wIil lead to the highest attainment in
mankind. spiritually. mentally. moral
~ and physically"
The purpose Of the organization. rs
sst forth. are TO encourage an int:
s~s.e acquaintance With -. i-.--s sSg.
erning the propagation OF the human
species. 10 study and encourage tho
application OF the laws Of heredliy 10
the Improvement ~ he buran family
and so propagate II thror~h ne IN
termarriage OF persons found best
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
Dog Three Weeks in Boiler.

Newcastle. lnd.-Employes OF the
Indiana rolling mill are maryeiing as
TO how a dog lived three weeks shut
up In a tight boiler with a heav,
charge OF steam carried in another
boiler next to 1t. Three weeks age
the boiler WIS cleaned out aud shut
up, and the next day dog which hac
been a pet about the mill could not
be found.
The boiler was again opened the
other day. preparatory to use. and the
dog came staggering out. blsekened
and almost dead from starvation. II
had evidently crawled into the boiler
when II was open after being cleaned
three weeks ago. &nd was imprisoned
when the door was shut. The dogs
prison was undoubtedly a very hot
place during that time.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09

Capt. Nelson her mate and half her
crew before the blade Of a knife fired
from a rife ended the beasts wicked
career.
III you don't believe the yarn
spin.- quoth the skipper, there's the
skin indicating what had been the
beautiful coat of the animal In CUES
ton. which was nailed upon q wall Of
his cabin.
X vas midnight in the harbor OF
Tampico and no one was on deck Of
the Thorxdal but the watch" a single
member OF the crew. He was hum
ming Life on the Ocean Blue" as be
knocked the ashes from his pipe. when
be beheld q huge beast climbing over
the gunwale OF the ship Two large.
glistening eyes stared AZ him FROM out
of the darkness
by the salt sea waves qaoth the
seaman. as he tglnbied below He
aroused the captain
There's = tiger or q lion on board.
Sir was the information he tried to
convey to the weary skipper.
lon 80 10 sleep on watch, mum.
Sled the skipper. -asd you won't have
bad dreams" as be turned over and
went to sleep again.
Just then the Jagusr on deck above
emitted roar tina; made the staneh
ship tremble from stem 70 stern.
Whereupon the captain. her mate and
crew tunbled out Of their berths and
went on deck. The iagRas. searching
for food. vzs cornered From half
dozen reviewers and rifles a fusiliade
II bullets was aimed a. the beast. but
none touched IT,
~rn N the beast shouted a sea.
man. Pulling ont his jaekknffe he
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
Doc save. LIE Of Boy

Milwaukee, little dog saved the
life Of Ralph Rowe. four years old.
son of =, l.. Rowe. a wealthy business
man Of WaHpaca. via. The Lad was
fishing In Mirror lake. near wAupaea.
when he fell into the water. The dog.
which had been In the family for
long time. was lying on the hank. and
when Il saw the boy struggling 10 the
water II lsaped In aad by tagging al
the ehiId's clothes brought him ashore
The boy was almost unconscious
and the dog ran to neigh boring
house. where by barking he attracted
the attention Of woman. who fol.
lowed the excited dog 10 where the
boy lay. She took the lad home and
be is recovering.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09

New York Midyale. in Passaic
county. New Jersey. Is about ave mites
north Of Paterson. the county seat.
but Il has taken nearly three years fos
a letter mailed there to reach Pa,er
sea-
It was sent July -. 1894. By David
Beam. assessor Of Msdvale. and was
an acknowledgment Of the receipt Of
burial certificates OF 20 exearsionists
killed In train wreck On the Green
vcod Lake railroad. The letter was
addressed 70 the register q vital STA
tistics Of Paterson. and il arrived SAT-
urday afternoon.
There is nothing on the envelope ~
show that the letter bad been miscas
RED. II Is stamped July IS. 1904. No
explanation has been offered.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09

The dime museum giant was callins
ON the Circassian beauty. whose love
for him had begun to grow cold.
You only want me for my money"
she said. 1T is true ! have promised
TO marry you. but you can't make a
case OF breach of promise against me.
You haven't any witnesses"
haven't. hey," growled the giant,
reaching into one OF the side pockets
OF his overcoat. pulling out the midget,
ana standing him on the table before
her.-Chicago Tribune.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09

went to his trunk and pulled out the
time-worn keepsake from the bottom
OF 1t, and handed II to me.
For q few minutes could not
speak. for the work | recognized as
that done with my own hands on baby
Georges petticoat 20 years ago.
then remembered OF birthmark on
his left arm. and asked him II he had
such n mark.
"He said that he had and at once
proved his assertion. The mark was
In the same place as the one on little
Georges arm. ! put my arms around
his neck and we both. wept for JOY
that ! and my iong-lost son should be
united under such peculiar circum,
stances after 20 years"
Mr.. Ebhert will remain with his
mother on the old farm. where "a
years ago he first saw the light OF day.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
To Boom Trial Marriages.

adapted 10 each other for the upbusid.
Ing and beitermeni OF mankind
The corporation reserves the right
10 issue charters to similar aAsocla.
tons In other cities OF the state. The
directors are c, A. Drummer Of this
city. 5, haehrach Of Oakland. :.
Sophia Curtis of this city. Mrs r.
Olson Of this city. H. "a. Overlook.
Oakland. Jennie chamberiin. Dr.
EaEenia c. Campbell. Oakland. Mrs.
". c. Barnett Of this city aud DIR. A.
~ Losen Of San RSfael.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
euraIar.. carnls.I q Ruln.

Burglars who broke into provision
stors In an English town and failed
10 and money set about to ruin a.
much OF the stock as possible. Get.
ting hold OF all the mustard they
S51Ja Fad, ;hss mixed !. Il h. lnsas.
degree Of consistency with the aid "
rum. sherry. gin and other liquors.
After covering the shop floor with a
thick layer OF this. they scattered
over II srnre@ ef pounds Of Tea. coffee
and cocoa, tobacco. rice and sugar.
and ss-s .. Sa.s--llY asoxsa ssx>..
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
CAD LUCK or MEN ASSIGNED TO
SHORE DUTY.
A. Soon a. They Return 70 ships Some
Accident Usually Happens--Eno.
land and France Never Give
Extended Land Leave.

New York.--A nemesis. or what
may be more yulgarly termed hoo
doo.' seems to pursue captains OF tho
United States navy who are detailed
TO the command OF battleships after
they have served a certain length OF
time on shore duty.
officials OF the navy yard are now
wondering whether Capt. Hugo os.
terhaas. who has been nominated To
succeed Capt William Swift as com.
mander Of the battieship Connecticut.
win be the next victim Of the relent-
less pursuer.
The 'hoodoo" should stand Repre-.
sentative Foss in good stead when he
renews his campaign 60 put the nd.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
cRisscRossso MATING.


sonoma. 3. D.--A unique double wed.
ding nj which man go years old mar.
ried a girl 20 years old. and his SOC.
IS years old. married her mother. ~
years old. was celebrated near here
= few days ago.
Richard Ellsworth. widower. and
his son. keene Ellsworth. lived on q
ranch adjoining that on which Ars
Emma y. Barrett. widow. and her
daughter. Jennie Barrett. made their
home. The elder Ellsworth drove
frequently to the Barrett ranch To
spend an evening. and 40 did his son.
II was supposed By the neighbors tina.
the father was paying court 20 MrB.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
The Newest Star.

First Theater Manager-What is al.
this talk about your having got hold
OF new star. who is to drive the towr
wild?
Second Theater Managerial true
every word OF 1t: crowded houses as
sured for months.
is he tragedian or COMEDIAN"
"Um--he isn't much of either, but
he can swim like fish. and we're go
Ing to have the biggest tank on the
continent. IN. Y. Weekly.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
WiIIino to Oblioe.

backward, turn backward. o
Time, in thy flight. make me a child
again just for tonight" quoted the
maiden who was beginning to carry
weight for age
Certainly. my dear" rejoined Fa-
Their Time, as he paused to whet his
faithful scythe. About how far back
would you like me to Chicago
Daily News.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
snolIsn ABANDON umsaELLA.
Makers Complain That peorhouss
Seems Not Far Away.

London. Umbrella dealers arc
complaining that their trade u do
elinins II Ii certainly iens briak
than formerly. The English climate
has not altered, but many persons are
eeasing 10 regard the umbrella a.
Indispensable The dealers attribute
the falling on In salez to the dlsuse
Of silk hats and the more frequent
nae of defbies, which are better adapt.
ed to wet weather and are cheaper.
Another supposed cause II that rain
proof coats are worn BY many more
persons than formerly.
womcn buy lever umbrellas nov.
Notwithstanding they risk their bright
Get finery outdoors without much
means Of protection against the wet.
They rely upon refuge In teaFooms,
amnihuaes and the underground rail-.
ways In case Of rainy k~eather sudden
II coming upon them.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09

Manager can't do a thing with
Smith. the new clerk. I've had him fr
three departments. ana he sleeps al
day long
PrcprIetor-Put him AZ the pyjams
counter and sasten this card On him:
Our nightclothes are Of such z su
peri9r quality that even the assistant
who sells them cannot keep awake"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
WOMAN'S FIANCE
IS LONG-LOST SON.

Sunday. as we sat In my home
talking OF many different things. re.
marked how much Georges head was
shaped like little George that ttisap-
peared 50 many years ago. and then
related the story of my past life and
OF how ! had little boy named
George who was stolen 20 years ago
My intended husband said that II was
very strange. but that he had never
known Of any real father or mother
and had shifted about the world for
himself since childhood. He said that
he had little petticoat which he had
kept since childhood that had HIS
name worked on 1t In red yarn. He
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
A Wasted Rsbuke.

The serious looking person leaned
forward and tapped the nippaat youth
on the arm. There is an old pro.
verb" he remarked. that says 4 fool
can ask more questions in an hour
than a wise man can answer In seven
years The filppant youth was not
abashed "Ali right" he said; go
ahead and ask your questions"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09

opened the largest blade and thrust
the knife into the muzzie OF a rife.
He aimed the weapon AT the crouch
ing beast and fired. The jaguas fell
dead with the knife blade In its heart.
IF you don't believe the yarn |
SPIN" reiterated the skipper, there's
the skin"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
SHST HIS KNIFE AT
FEROCIOUS JAGUAR
SAILOR TELLS OF ADVENTURE
WITH BEAST AND SHOWS SKIN
TO PROVE ITS TRUTH.

Philadelphia. The steamship
Thorsdal came into port the other day
with 3,10o tons of iron ore and a mar
velous nautical yarn OF a 12-foot, $50.
pound jaguar that clambered aboard
the ship while she was at Tampico.
Mexico. and attacked her skipper,
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
unappreelated sles.Ina..

Stranger Tin small townb--I saw BY
the papers that a boy was born here
with no legs and no arms. / am n
dime museum manager. and I should
like to find him.
Citfzen-xo use hunting him up
His parents won't exhibit him.
They won't, Well. II beats al
what blessings fall to folks as cant
appreciate 'em-"-N. " Weekly.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
Merely a Suggestion.

His mother-in-law had been with
them for three long weeks.
Tomorrow" said his wife. will
be mammals birthday. | wish | could
think OF something appropriate to
give her"
why not give her a ticket back
homer" suggested the husband. Chi.
cago Daily News.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09

Barrett and that the son was pay
ing court TO her daughter, II was de-
cidad to have = double wedding and
10 take wedding Journey together.
Father and son and mother and
daughter started south Immediately
after the ceremony and viii spend .
month there Young Ellsworth win
take charge Of the Barrett ranch. while
his father win live with bis young
bride on the Ellsworth ranch. They
have been anxioasly trying TO figure
out what relation each 10 10 the
others.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-09
Information Wanted.

They were joint occupants of the
parlor sofa-he man about town,
she the heroine of three divorce
suits
win you be my wife," he quer.
led
Before giving you my answer"
she rejoined, Il would like to know
II your income is sufficient to pay me
the alimony to which have always
been accustomed. Chicago Daily
News.