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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-26
OFFICIAL VOTE IN JERSEY.
TAFT Carried state by 82,7s7, or by
More Than Roosevelt.

TRENTON. Nov. 26.-Goy. Fort anl
Senators Hitlery, Robbins. Minch. Sill.
ger and Fielder, comprising the State
Board of Canvassers, met yesterday
afternoon and officially declared tho
vote at the late election.
Taft's plurality over Bryan was 81.
767. or 2.1G9 more than the Roose.
welt plurality of 1904. though the s2.-
767 plurality of Taft did not reach
the 1882 plurality of Mckinley over
Bryan in 1896.
The canyassers declared the follow.
ing other vote: Socialists, 1O.24s: Pro.
hibitionists, 1890; socialistLabor. L..
1856. and Independence Party, 2.sls.
Although Taft received S2,T67 pIu.
rality. the Republican plurality for
Congress fell to 34,S17.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-26
MANY ATTEND
THE UNION !
SERVICES
RsU Preaches
The Thanksgiving
Sermon

This morning at 1890 O'Clock the
annpal union Thanksgiving service
was held In the First M. e, Church.
Tie ediflce was throBged with people
and the service was an inspiring one
Tine service opened with an organ
voluntary by the organist, Miss Har.
riett Lough. and the invocation was
made by Rev. H. G. Stoetzer of the
First Presbyterian Church, followed
by congregational singing. Rev. ]. w.
Critics. OF the NJ. E. Church South, Of.
Tered prayer. The responsive reading
was led by Rev. G. D. Smith, and Rev.
y. c. Broomheld of the VI. p. Temple,
read the scripture stsson, the 1881
Psalm.
Mrs, Cassius o. Miller, who directed
the choir, rendered a beautiful and
Impressive solo "The Eighty.Sixth
i Psalm" The choir rendered a beau.
tifu1 anthem "Rless the Lord, Oh, My
Soul. by Williams. composing the
choir were Mrs. c. O, Miller, Mrs. W.
"a. Fisher; Mrs. Kembie White. Miss
Edna Jacobs, Miss Una Carpenter.
Miss Ida Amos, Miss Esta crowl.
Messrs Miller. Mercer, Smith and
Crane
Rev. w. ]. Eddy, e< the First Bap,
tist Church, delivered tae annual ser.
mon, which was torceful production
and full of inspiration,
he took as his text Psalms 116:1214
what shall rende: unto the Lord
Tor an His benefits toward me? will
pay my VOWS unto the Lord now in
the presence Of all His people. o..
Lord, truly l am Thy servant; am
Thy servant and the son OF Thine
hand maid; Thou hast loosed my
bonds.
In his Introductory remarks Rev.
Eddy said: A real and an Ideal
THANKSGIVING Day Is a day set apart
for the celebration Of divine goodness.
the practice. however, Of modern
times is far from the ideal. Il Ia
largely formaifty instead of the
reality. The need Of the present day is
TO get back to the ideal Thanksgiving
Day established in the olden days. so
beautifully expressed by the psalmist..
The first point Of the sermon was
the question as raised by the psalmlst,
what shall 1 render" for such bene.
fits as receive'-kindness goodness,
compassion, protection. mercy and ia.
yor. AS means Of realizing our beu.
ehts received from God, visit the in
sane asylums and other institutions
where the unfortunate OF our brethren
are confined, AS If these blessings
enumerated were n,> ,nsugh, again
there is the Bible the possession of
which gives great cause for thankful.
mess, To live in an enlightened age,
a land which owns carist as It's Say.
ior, is blessing beyond estimate.
The second part of the sermon gave
the answers AMI plans for the practi-
cal Thanksgiving, the need having
been made apparent.
The appeal for a real Thanksgiving
was powerful and convincing. In
closing. Rev. Eddy said: The Amer.
ican'peSple need to make this day of
inquiry and answer concerning their
relations to God, who has given them
this home and has made them what
Sthey are.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-26
MINERS WANTED

The stSaon County Coal Com
pany olAshs 3. sndo Short Line AZ
Erie ssSton, on the street car line.
wants rs,lners for immediate work.
Steady enpIey eymsnt, good wages. Ap-
ply to s. aslssI AasE supt. al Plant.
Or ~risB BIna stFaitrons General De.
livery, 2i-it
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-26
FROM EAR TO EAR
GROVER JONES' THROAT SLASH.
Ed WHEN HE ENACTED ROLE
I OF PEAcEMAkER.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Nov. 26.---
Grover Jones had his throat cut from
ear to ear last night with razor in
the hands of Jake Alley. Jones was
attempting to separate a number of
men who were in drunken fight,
when Alley took exceptions to the in,
reference and used lis razor. Alley
escaped to Ohio.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-26
DIX
ALWAYS GOOD
s5rlns the Children"
TO-DAY, .THANKsefvfNe.'
Motor Boat Races
Magic Dice

The first subject is instructive and
Interesting, especially showing the
methods used in building, Weighing,
preparing and launching Motor Boats.
finishing with genuine race" skip.
ping through the water at terrific
speed as smoothly as a sleigh ,n
snow The second subject, IS highly
amusing and exceedingly mystlfylng.
A hne color picture of magic wnich
WIN please the young folks. Both
Good.
sons-aWhsr Sailor Jack Comes
tione.r
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-26

Mrs. Minnie Martin and Miss Daisy
4Arnett went to Moragntown last even.
ing to visit friends.
Miss Jennie Fleming went to Pitts
burg today to spend u few days.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-26
nrA1 n solt.h 80 80

The AtAmni team vii play the grads
of the IRgh school to-day at South
Side pssS This viii be scrappy
game. nth teams have been trainIng
falthfnll tor t1e batf1e.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-26

Mrs. j. W. Mcdonald has returned
from few weeks visit with relatives
in WeIIsburg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-26

A stoT that tarfves under the Test
Of adveasinss & a GOOD STORE
always!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-26
ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT Roosevelt At CORNER STONE LAYING
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uNcLEJo MILAN
Makes Athdavr Election expenses in co,oo,,, ,,NS o.
West Virginia Corrupt practices Act
UNCLE JOHN MILAN

The following letter received today fr,n mr. 1oh :, uu
Rymer is self explanatory: ~ ''1-l - '''4' :
RYAiER W va Nov rs. 1905 J:
Dear Sir In compliance the corrupt practices act have
this day fled with the clerk of the county court OF Marion county
paign to.wt: : - M !.
October 18th paid to the Printing CO. for six hun
~ Tss%s .anHIv Sr'' oo.. +
all the expenses incurred b authorized by me during the entire
campaign for the purpose obauipg votes at the election held
November the 3D. 1908. ~
tsiened) JOHN NJ MILAN ).
Candidate he House of DELEGATES Z
Subscribed and me in Marion county on tos
the 25th day of November 1908. 80 4
DEYoRE =
Notary Public and for Marion county West virginia ).
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-26

Letlelsni WsFk Fof Y0u'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13

employ Of the Delaware Bridge Company in 1878.
The next year ne went with the Richmond & Allie
ghany Railroad, remaining until 1882. Assocfating
himself with the East Tennessee, Virginia q
Georgia Railroad in 1882 Mr.. Berg remained there
for a year. and then entered the employ Of the
Lehigh Valley Railroad in the capacity OF an as
sstant engineer, and In 1900 he appointed chief
engineer
Mr. Berg married in 1898 Miss Ruby Burke, or
Burkesvie, Va, and it is there. beside DIS WIFE,
who died several years ago, that he will be buried
Albert Ellery Bersh and Louis de Coppet Bergh,
his brothers, prominent in the city, the former
an editor, author and dramatic critic. and the
latter as an architect. Lilly D'Angero Bergh, his
sister, is we'll known in musical circles.
Mr.. Berg was member of the American society
of Civil Engineers, president of the American Rail-
way Engineering and Maintenance Of way Asso-
citation. a member of the American Roadmasters
and Eastern Maintenance of Way Association,
American Association of Railroad Superintendent,
Society for the Promotion of Engineering Educa-
ton, American Society for Testing Materials Ne"
York Railroad Club, former president of the As
sociation of Railroad Superintendent of Bridges
and Buildings. and a member of the Founders and
Patriots of America. Mr. Berg received a gold
medal 1876 for prize treatise on 'SphericaI
Comic Sections" He the author of several
scientific works.
The funeral will be held at the home tomorrow,
and the Rev. DR.. Roache. Of st. Peters Church,
will offciate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
BENJAMIN JAMES FERNiE.

BENJAMIN James Fernie, Phi D, for many years
associate editor of THE Christian Herald died
at Lakewood, n. J., Sunday after long Ill
ness He had suffered for several years from
heart trouble, which eliminated in a complication
of diseases. DR.. Fernie born in Shropshire,
England, in 1912 and descendant of long
line of Congregational clergymen. He was edu-
Gated for the ministry, but in his twentieth year
went to London and, after some years of expert
ence the daily newspapers he became connect
ed with THE Christian Herald of London, as
assistant editor. under the management of the
Rev Michael Baxter. In 1873 he came to the
United States and began in New York City an
American edition of The Christian Herald He
remained with that journal until his death.
Dr. Fernie was identified with many charities.
He was q trustee of the Bowery Mission, the
Mont Lawn Childrens Home, the Bethesda Home
in Brooklyn, the Maysville IS. c. Institute for
the Industrial Education OF Negro Children, and
various other benevolences. He the author of
several books theological subjects He leaves
a wife, three daughters and son, all, with the
exception of daughter, being married The
funeral services will take place at his home, No.
IFS Bushwck avenue, Brooklyn, this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
HELD FOR RETAINING MONEY.

DR. Karl Fochler, a lawyer, of No. 154 East 18th
street and said to have once been member Of
the Austrian Parliament. arrested by Detective
McKenna of the Central Office. yesterday, on a
charge of appropriating $4,000 of clients money
in 1905 Fochler trapped through advertise
,nents published in German papers by the detective
for A lawyer understanding the language.
The complainant against Fochler is Father Felix
Guelinski, Roman Catholic priest, formerly Of
ST Louis and Vienna He alleges that in 1905 he
engaged Fochler to defend him In a lawsuit in
which ne the .lient required TO deposit $50 0t0
honds When the suit was settled the lawyer
turned $4,000 of the amount and retained the re
nainder as his fee The Austrian courts decided
against the lawyer. and the priest obtained a
warrant in Vienna. He came here month ago
and told his story at Police Headquarters, end
McKenna was assigned to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
MODEL ATTACKS sRYAN's soN-lN-LAw

Paris MAY Nv H. Leavitt, a son-in-law of
William Jennings Bryan had an encounter in this
citv Yesterday with an Italian named Cana who
had heen sitting for Mr.. Leavitt as a model for a
picture which Leavitt is painting for the City
Hall at Denver.
After being released from his eng'a cement Cana
returned repeatedly TO Mr.. Leavitss studio and
demanded extra compensation. This was refused.
The model returned with bludgeon. with which
he struck Mr. Ieavitt on the head. The artist was
knocked down, but jumped up at once and defend
ed himself with a knife He slashed at Cana and
ont him in the head. The Italian was arrested and
taken TO a hospital Mr. Leayitt also was cut on
the head by the blow from the stick. but neither
man is in dangerous condition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
CONVERT DROPS DEAD AT PRAYER.
Man Who Had Worshipped at McCauley Mis-
sion Thirty Years Dies There.

Peter Weber seventy-three years old, who had
been an active worker at the McCauley-CreTnorne
Mission at No 104 West 32d street, since it's estao-
Ishnent thirty years ago. dropped dead while
praving in the meeting hall at the beginning Of
the service last night The old man lived with
his two sons Rufus and James at No 219 West
2sth street He laborer, and stroled into
the mission, founded by the late Jerry AcCauey'
one night soon after it was opened. He was soon
q regular attendant Out of his small earnings ne
always found a way to contribute something toward
the work.
Last night he knelt to pray, after greeting
Charles E. BaIleu, the superintendent The old
man was to sway and then fan TO the noor-
The services stopped, and when several men ran
70 his side he was dead His body placed in
charge of the police.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
OBITUARY.
WALTER GILMAN BERG.

Walter Gilman Berg. who had been connected
with the Lehigh Valley Railroad for the last TWEEN
ty-fve years and its chief engineer for the last
eight years. died suddenly yesterday morning from
acute indigestion at his home, No. POI West SD
street. He leaves two children, Walter G. Berg,
jr., ten years old and Moncure c. Berg, six years
old: his mother. two brothers and one sister.
Mr.. Berg was born In 1855, the of Albert w.
Berg we'll known musical critic and COM
poser. and Helen McGregor Morse Berg. known as
a writer and descendant Of the Rev. Samuel Rus
sell. of the founders of Yale University He
educated IN this country, France and Germany,
and received in 1878 the degree Of Civil Engineer
at the Royal Polytechnic Institute, at Stuttgart
Returning to this country. Mr.. Berg entered the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
OFFICERS SEIZE CORNELL GRADUATE.
Wanted Here, He Is Taken in Seattle at the
Muzzle of a Pistol

Robert w Fullerton. Cornell graduate and of
S. H. Fullerton, of ST. Louis, president of the
Chicago Lumber and Coal Company, was taken at
the rnuzzle of pistol by .wo New York detectives
from his office In Seattle on Saturday, placed IN an
automobile and taken aboard the steamship Wat
son, Just before sailing for San Francisco. When
the boat reached San Francisco yesterday Fuller
ton was arraigned before Judge Sewell. who took
the case under Amusement.
The arrest was made upon a requisition by Gov
ernor Hughes. Fullerton indicted in this state
for abducting Gladys Hobart, of Yonkers.
Lawyers have been engaged TO fight the requisi-
ton in San Francisco. and it explained by the
prisoners father in Chicago. that the young man
had met Miss Hobart in New York while he was
a student at Cornell University. According TO an
assistant district attorney. Miss Hobart taken
TO South America and deserted by Fullerton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
NOT IN STORM KING STONE co.
Ex-senator Goodsell Says He Has No Inter
est in or Sympathy with It.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In your issue Of May 9 is an article headed
"Orauee County Puzzle" Your correspondent
in AIiddletown, N Y, has coupled my name as
ono of the prime movers in the organization Of
the Storm King Stone Company. but says my
name has never appeared in connection with that
company.
believe this article is intended TO do me in
fury have never had anything to do with this
couonany / do not know any one connected with
q and ann not in sympathy with II. I am for the
buflding of this road laid out when 1 was a
member Of the Board Of Supervisors, and have a
conv Of the original map. l have reason TO be-
leye federal aid will come in the shape Of build
ing the road through government land when the
state authorities show good faith in building
their part.
LOUIS F. GOoDsELL. Ex-senator.
Highland Falls ". Y. May II, 1908.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
MRS. kNlERIEM FREED FROM HUSBAND.

Mineola Long Island. May u (SpeciaD--Mrs
Jessie r Knieriem granted decree OF sep
sratfon from Edward A. Knieriem in the Supreme
Court here before Justice William Carr to-day. and
in lieu of alimony she accepted title to property
and the buildings thereon at Nos. g. 5. and Jar
dine Place Brooklyn There was no contest. Mrs.
Kaieriem being the only one to take the stand.
She said that her husband had not sup
ported her since May, 1907; that she had no means
of her own for her support and that she had been
compelled TO stay with her mother since she had
been abandoned. in July. 1906
BY the terms of the separation Mrs. knieriem
agrees to return all the jewelry belonging 10 her
bushand.s first wife which, consists of diamond
rings bracelets and gold necklaces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
GA TRAVlATA" AT THE AMERICAN.

AS recruit to Mr.. AbraInson's Italian opera
Company Nine Helena sang Eioletta in verdfs
La Traviata' last night at the American Theatre
Her voice is well suited TO the part and she made
a highly agreeable impression, having in addition
10 her vocal gift decided good looks and acting
with refreshing ease and naturalness. The au-
dience gave her a cordial and thoroughly deserved
welcome. She efficiently supported by VI.
ArcanseH as Germont this capable artist singing
his role in specially good voice and with striking
dramatic effect NJ. Deli Franco took the part OF
Alfredo His deficiencies actor were ennpha-
sized by the good work Of his two chief associates
and his singing only mediocre. The perform
ance as whole was creditable and enjoyable.
I ucis di I.ammernaoor'' win be sung this after
noon and Aida tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
WIDOW GETS DELMOUR FORTUNE.
She Is Chief Beneficiary in Will of Tam
many Politician.

Mrs Lawrence Delmour. widow Of whispering
Larry Delmour, is the chief beneficiary in the
will of the Tammany politician. which was adj
rnitted TO probate by Surrogate Beckett yester-
day Mrs Delmour trained nurse, and mar
rfed the confdant of Richard Croker a short time
before he died She will get about S2SO,000, while
Peter Delmour a brother, and Mary sister, VINO
IS about eighty years old. provided for in the
testament
The will was contested by Peter Dein1our and
other relatives When the case called David
Mcclure the executor. said that he was ready for
trial, but there was no answer from the contest
ants There was no further action taken after the
LAWYERS who were present when the will was drawn
had testified
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
COREA AS INDEPENDENT ALLY.
Prince Ito Defines Japan's Intentions Tow
ard the Hermit Kingdom.

Seoul May 12-Prince Ito, Resident General of
Corea, said to-day:
There has never been the slightest thought OF
removing the Emperor the court; in fact this is
absolutely opposed to my idea of administration.
The country has known independence, but
central, provincial and local governments, which
for many hundreds of years have proved inefficient
and never have had the confidence of the people,
whom they squeezed unmercifully- 1 am seeking
to put Corea in position to qualify for real IN
dependence, and assure you in all earnestness that
my policy is honestly prompted by my great desire
to make all Cored a strong and Independent ally
of Japan.
l believe that this is surely possible acnieve-
n1ent and that the senseless interior opposition
should cease its propa ganda abroad which is use
less because it is conducted by nisrepresenta ton
The only achievement of these alleged friends or
Corea is to delay progress toward independence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
SOCIETY FOR SAILORS
Men of the Fleet at Ball of Cal'-
fornia Club.

San Francisco May IA novelty marked the
feet entertainment Tonight when the biuejackets
and petty officers were the guests at reception
and ball at the Auditorium under the auspices Of
the women of the exclusive California Club. Women
high in the ranks of San Francisco society danced
with the enlisted men, and in the tvvo divisions of
the grand march there were a number of the higher
officers of the fleet in line with the men
All first class liberty and all petty officers
were the guests of honor and thoroughly enjoyed
the attentions paid them Many Of the sailors
accompanied by their best girls and danced
with them until well along in the morning hours
Scores of officers and their wives attended the BALL.
many of the latter dancing with men from their
husbands divisions on shipboard
Many of the sailors and officers were taken about
the CITY on excursions and TO the adjacent valleys
to-day There were baseball games and other atm
etic events all sorts of attractions to keep the
shore forces busy
The remarkable fighting force that has been
anchored in the roadstead since last Wednesday
is now rapidly dsintesratins, and it will be many
months before its tonnage again will be equailed
The Maine and the Missouri were the first of the
batteshfps to drop out OF line The Maine went 10
Mare Island for overhaung. The missouri with
her broken high pressure cylinder. went into dry
docl At Hunters Point and later be repaired
at Mare Island
It was learned yesterday that the Maine and
the Alabama. which to be detached from the
Atlantic fleet here, to make the voyage 10
are many details TO be arranged in each port LOT
the coming of the big feet, and the Maine ana
the Alabama will act patnfnders for the otner
fourteen to which have been added the Nebraska
and the Wisconsin.
The Atlantic torpedo boat fotilla has leit tns
anchorage grounds for Mare Island The dlsposi-
ton of the destroyers is still a matter OF con-
lecture here Lieutenant Commander cone eN-
poets shortly to haul down his flag from the nag
shin WhfppIe but says he has no Information as
to what the fotilla will do. 1t is not thought there
is any chance OF il going around the world
The armored cruisers of the Pacific fleet VIII
leave port on Friday for Santa Barbara and otner
southern ports They are engage in a series Of
feet drills and manoeuvres-
The cruiser South Dakota will sail on Thursday,
one day in advance of the others, for three days
Of trial runs and speed tests II Is oeheved the
shin will far exceed her contract speed Of twenty
two knots.
North Platte Neb., May 12-Admiral Evans
passed through North Platte to-day end stopped
long enough to hobble to the rear of the tram and
make a short speech. in which ne SAID:
I'VE will always have war as long as we nave
ANYTHING worth while to fight over. and the more
batteships and the fewer statesmen we have the
longer we will have peace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
PAUL ROY AGAIN EXAMINED.

Paris MAY Paul L. Roy. the French HUSBAND
of the American known as Glacia GAIA
who is charged by his wife with the murder or her
brother George A. Carkns, near portsmouth
N n was brought again to-day before NJ Bou-
oard tho examining magistrate. The ma gistrate
oointed out To Roy that his wife and Mrs Carkns
had sworn that George A. Carkins was not armed
a, the time of his death, Roy alleged. and that
they had agreed TO say Carklns haa commltted
e,,ic;as because they feared Roy would otherwise
kill them Roy submitted that the local coroner
had found revolver in Carkins's hand That
the two women did not fear him. Roy contended.
was evidenced by the fact that they accompanied
hin, to New York when he left there for France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-13
A NEW PLAY BY c. 3. SHAW.

London May 13-Whsn, some days ago. George
Rernar Shaw predicted that the critics would be
irritated and bored by his new play he proved
himself true prophet. Getting Married which
was produced at the Haymarket Theatre last night.
and which was finely staged and acted is pro-
nounced prolix and wearisorne by the majority OF
the critics who say that the author has out
Shaved himself" producing not play but a So
cratic dissertation, whose overlons message APP
pears 10 be eloquent appeal TO man TO realize