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The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
OIL LAKE ON FIRE.
Mammoth Amount of Fluid at
 Mercy of Flames.


 City of Mexico, July 13.--A lake of oil covering an area of more than one square mile and of unknown depth in the state of Vera Cruz is on fire. It has been burning for five days and has created the widest terror among the natives of that section. The blaze is seen for more than 200 miles at sea, according to navigators who have arrived at Vera Cruz and Tampico The scene of the fire Is about 75 miles southeast of Tampico near the San Geronimo river. It is remote from railroad. An oil field was being developed at that place by the Penn. sylvania Oil company, which is com. posed Of Ptttsburg men. The com pany had bored number of wells and all of them were flowing oil in large quantities. The product was being placed in earthen storage tanks preparatory to shipping.
 careless woman accidentally set fire to one of the wells and the flames were communicated to the under ground reservoir of oil A terrific explosion occurred which uplifted the earth surface throughout the whole field. The explosion was heard 75 miles distant. The oil company lost $200,000 worth of machinery and the oil which has been burned will total millions of barrels. The oil field will be destroyed
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
News of Rosste

Rosston July 13-Tf members of Pine Grove Woodmea Circle No. 70. enjoyed quite plesssant even- ing at the home of NJ aad Mrs. R. R. Fahchilds. hesiHembers began gathering ahotse 4 o'clock and when they were a'Ngq thereI in, doors of the dining .iqcni were thrown open. and tss@s guest9 were all ushered in 2 { A feast that would gladden. { 8RSheart of the most exacting epienfe. Afer the dinner cream was served, and large ripe melons were rolfcd out and thoroughly enjoy a. a,y the Circlers. Mrs. Fairo A- prov ed herself as ever q kAfs~ eti- tertan1ffg hostess. IHexpfessed themselves as having an evening of unusual pleasure.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13

fort or pleasure of the crowd, and never hesitated, when call ed upon by his good wife, to go to the spring for water
 Dan Putnam was moving around in a general way, always ready to listen to an interesting anecdote, or to raise his head at the slightest neigh from "Old Prince''
 Sam Logan seemed to be the special guardian of the commits sary department and held moro than one battle with the insist ent hogs. In the absence Of other weapons he did some tell ing work on the enemy with a good sized hatchet.
 Dr. Hesterly didn't make much of a record in any particular un- til he reached the dinner table and then for thirty minutes he was the busiest man there While Adam Guthrie Jr., in he roic effort slowly moved about the grounds in manner that was calculated to keep down per spiration.
 The good ladies, Mesdames LO- gan. Pittman, Guthrie. ard White with an ease and grace that was surely admired, moved about the
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
Bill of ladinp Approved.

Washington, July 13.-The uniform bill of lading, designed as substitute for bills now fin use for the movement of miscellaneous freight and general merchandise. was approved and its adoption recommended to the common carriers of the country and shipping public by the interstate commerce commission. It provides two forms, printed on the face side in different colors, one for straight and one for "order" consignments." "The "order" bill possesses certain negotiability, while the straight bill is non-negotia. ble.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13

culinery department in way that resulted in the preparation of a most excellent dinner.
 Nor were the little folks idle. Little Lula White seated on a camp stool made love to her Teddy bear, while her younger sister threatened to baptize her doll baby in the sparkling wa ters of the center spring.
 Fred Guthrie lay stretched out before late magazine, and would occasionally query the crowd with such questions as rWhat is the longest word of the English language" while Mar tin Greeson wanted to know "lf a man had twenty-sick sheep and one should die, how many would he have left?''
 |, And that's how you spend Sun day at Lackland.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
Old Time Rivals Meet.

Texarkana, July 12-Among the prominent personages to pass through here today enroute to the big Elk convention at Dallas, were John L. Sullivan and Jake kilrain, the famous prize fight CTS of former years. The train stopped here for nearly an hour and the two pugilists were sur rounded by a crowd of 200 or 300 people. Both were in apparent good health and chatted freely, answering good naturedly all questions put to them by curious interviewers.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
Printing Bids Asked.

Austin, July 13.-The state printing board has advertised for open bids earlier than usual this year, in order to complete all contracts before Nov. 1. the date of the expiration of exist. ing contracts. The board will adver- tise for bids to do all the state print ing, supply white paper and furnish stationery of all kinds to the various departments and institutions, all of which represent a handsome outlay. The bids will be opened Sept. g.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
Mullins Reelected.

Cleveland, July 13.--Reverend B. Y. Mullins, D. D., of Louisville. Ky. was reelected president of the Baptist Young Peoples union. Other officers elected were; Vice presidents, Rev. George W. Truett, Dallas, Tex.j Rev. W. J. Williamson. St. Louis, and Charles Senior, Toronto, Ont; record. ing secretary. H. w. Reed, Rock Island, ul treasurer, K B. Osgood, Chicago.
 The new executive committee will consist of sixteen men besides the of- hcials. -
 Hon. Joshua Lowering of Baltimore spoke on laymen's missionary move ment MT. Lowering was the prohibi. ton candidate for president in 1906.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13

ship South Carolina, which was launched at the Cramps shipyards here Saturday, is one of two "all big gun" battleships authorized by con- gress. the other being the Michigan, recently launched at Camden, N. j. The new vessel was christened by Miss Frederick Calvert AnseL daugh- ter of the governor of South Carolina. Governor Ansel and staff, about a score of other South Carolinans and large number of other persons wit messed the plunge of the new sea fighter.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
Another Arrest.

Palestine. Tex. July 13-Another arrest in the case wherein three white men are charged with enticing a young white girl away from the pas. senger station, few nights ago, and mistreating her, was made. All three men are now in jail.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
SEVERAL SMALL BOYS POISONED BY PINE RoSIN.

rosin in the water, coming from the pine logs. causes the trouble. Parents should caution their boys against the dangers of a plunge in these waters.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
PreIate Passes Away.

Baltimore, July 13.-Rt. Rev. Alfred Curtis, formerly Roman Catholic bish- cp of Wilmington, Del, and for num- Der of years vicar general of Baltimore, died at St. Agnes sanitarium here Saturday.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13

Several ot Prescott's small boys have suffered from swoll- en tongues and other affections, caused by going in swimming in the mill pond. 1t is thought the
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
Two Blocks Burn.

Grand Folks, B. C., July 13.-Fire destroyed two blocks, half the main business portion of this city. Loss is $300,D00, with 20 per cent insurance. One man was killed and another is missing
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
Mill Take the Stump.

Denver, July 13-Hon. John W. Kern says he is especially proud to be associated with MT. Bryan. He says he will take the stump and do his best to elect the ticket.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
Louisiana Legislature Adjourns

Baton Rouge, July 13.-The Louisi- ana general assembly adjourned after sixty days session in which, on the average, five new lays were passed a day.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
Nearly Reached Century Mark.

Palestine, Tex, July 13.-George H. Mckay, ninety-nine years old, Ander. son county's oldest citizen, died Satur. day
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
Another Heat Wave.

Chicago, July 13.-Chicago was visited Saturday by another terrible heat wave. Up to noon there had been two deaths and thirty prostrations.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
Editor proWns.

Brady, Tex, July 13.-In attempting to cross the San Saba river Paul Wright editor of the Brady Star, was < 2 s-s,ned
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13
American Team Wins.

Bisley, July 13.-The American seam won the international shooting match
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13

Avenue to Be Paved. Memphis, July 13.-At cost of $166,. 900 Madison avenue will be paved.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13

Takes Carbolic Acid. Memphis, July 13.-Mrs. Vernon Sharp shielded with carbolic acid.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-13

South Carolina Launched. Philadelphia. July 18cThe battle
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08
5snn1lne.r
AidSsoeletty.

The Ladies'. Aid Society OF the Ola
smond street NJ. e.. Church will meet
Aat the home OF Mrs. Priscilla Merrl'
Held ON Wilson street, Thursday aft
sernoon
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08
TO HOLD JOINT DEBATE.

& NASHVILLE. Tenn. April Stir
ring times are ahead for the voters OF
Tennessee. the gubernatorial candi-
dates having Embossed their heavy
artillery and prepared for an orator
fcal broadlside that will make the most
blase citizen sit up and take notice.
The first gun will be fred next week
in Chattanooga. when Governor Pat
terson and ex-senator Camack will
meet in Joint debate. Later the
stump-speaking will be continued all
over the. State. Both men have num-
erous partisans and trouble is likely
to develop at some of the meetings in
backwoods counties, where the politi-
cal game Is taken very seriously by
the natives.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08

Eg1g
Is a pleasant way. In which 1t is In.
timated that the society viii make
way with those who are opposed to
their plans. 81 +,
In the face OF this threat he pail
various sums into the treasury Of
the organization and this was divid.
ed among the members OF the band
who occupied the position Of officers
and leaders. The society demanded
that every member be present at ev.
cry meeting. These meetings were
held on Sunday. either at sabratou
or at Dellslow. They came usually
every two weeks but sometimes the
meetings were held weekly. On one
occasion member failed to attend
and he was fined SIS. which was paid.
After he had Joined the band the
members demanded money from his
cousin and the latter paid 1t under
threats Of losing his life II he did
not do so.
One OF the tenets OF the society
and one which was most rigorously.
enforced was that requiring every.
member to bear some deadly weap-
on. Razors and revolrers were look
ed upon with the highest favor but
a dirk or any weapon forbidden by
law was sufficient II the member did
not have the razor or the gun. (,
According to the statement made
by the former member the organiza-,
tion has made It a practice to de-
manl money from peaceable italians
and to extort 1t from them under
the direst threats. This has been.
IN progress here for a year or more,
He does no tknow how much longer
the society has been In existence.
here.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08
. I7l7S al H..
Black Hand
els About IL
MEMBER OF SOCIETY MADE a
STATEMENT lNcRiMiNAT-5 u.
ING OTHERS. e !,

MORGANToWN. April s.---One OF
the italians arrested on the charge
Of being member OF. the Black
Hand society has made a public state
ment following his release from the
county jail. 1t is reported that he
made confession to the officials but
none OF them will admit this for pub:
lieation. They say that they do not
care to reveal their hands in advance
Of the trial OF the members of the So
ciety who are in jail and will be tried
at the next term OF court.
However the man who has come
out feels big load has been remor-
ed from his breast and he has not
been backward in telling what he
knows. He does not want his name
used In the public prints but does
not hesitate to tell what he knows
about the society. ;.
He gays that every one now In
jail charged with being a. member OF
the society does belong to 1t. They
have been organized here for some
time and have held regular meet
ings. ssy5; 3
Some months ago they approached
him and told him that he would
have to join the society. He said
that he did not desire to join it. HA
was then told he could either join
tor he would have his face cut. This
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08
VIII Go / 10 "a. Newark.

M. and Mrs. ElzaE.ases Will go to
Newark. Ohio. about the fifteenth Of
this month where they will spend the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08

He also stated that the local or.
ganization Is q branch OF a general
society and Z that the members here
have been guided to some extent by;
others in authority elsewhere.
There are about a dozen mem
beers in the county Jail and the chanc:
es for them all getting trip to the
pen are excellent and the public sin
cerely trusts that their hopes will not
be lisappointed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08


City spftaI fictes.
Miss stufm Is nursing d case at
~
S Miss ashby. 81 Craft street was
admitted Tuesday morning for surgi.
ca1I treatment ISIS.
Miss Johnston cont ilnnes e I'M;
prove. ;S.s
PersonaIs.s
M s9rs. Bruce IIite mad Bert Tay-
lor went to- Tunneltonl Tuesday on
busIneks w
Florence Google Is Ill of measles ut
her home on Morgantown avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra e Morgan, Of
Forksburg, spent Tuesday in this
city. e Il:
Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson. of New
ton street. Il Is able to be out after q
two months illness. ~. I;
MR. and Mrs. George Watkins. OF
Tunnelton. are the guests of rela-
,tives in this city. .3l5; Y
The little daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Glenn; OF Merchant street. is
recovering from a severe illness.
Mr. Edward Lynch. Of Amos. Is the
guest Of Mr. and Mrs. C. l.. Coriray.
OF Diamond street. He is en- route
to Kingwood.
Mr.. Charles Borgess.. OF Plttsburg.
Is the guest of his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thornton Borgess.. of Guffey
street.
Mrs. Edward Maxwell. of East
Park avenue, is able to be out after a
weeks Illness.
Mr.. W. H. schimmel. Of Columbia
street, was in Clarksburg Tuesday on
business.
MIR. Russell McAtee. of Watson, was
the guest of his aunt, Mrs. W. E. Van
mort. yesterday. <:
Mrs. Hayes Hughes, of Norwood.
was the guest of friends here Tues
day.
Mr.. Arthur Hinkle, OF Merchant
street. is slightly indisposed
IN MEMORY OF POPE.
ROME, April s.-Memorial services
were held In st. Petersburg today in
remembrance OF Pope Clement XII.
who died April s, 1921, at the age Of
72. after a reign of twenty years.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08

To aid in healing old sores, or ulcers,
apply DR.. Pierce's All ealing Snlve
fo:them while taking the Golden Med
sicalE Discovery TO purify and enrich
the blood. 5sSSEss5. Z. .
SDr.P ierce's All ? Healing salve is
cleansing and pain relieving. 1t de-
Sstroys the bud odors arising from sup
them lin the best possible condition for
The aAll-Healing Snlve !" is a superior
dressing for all open, running, or sup
purnting, Sores or Ulcers. For healing
open sTounds, cuts and scratches it is
unsurpassed. -
If your medicine dealer does not have
I the All Healing salven in stock mail
go cents In postage stamps to DIR. r. ".
Pierce Buffalo IN. Y, and you will
receive. it by return post. !.
lsS In treating tllltopen9 sores, or ulcers,
aboilsicnr buncles and other swellings, it
Eise important that DR.. Picrce's Golden
medical Discovery be taken persistently
the cause of the trouble. It Is in the
blood! that the great battle OF health has
SO he fought, The ULCER and the sore
ssare simply the scarlet flowers OF disease,
with roots running down into the blood.
These roots must be erndicated or the
disease will break out afrcsh. HGolden
Medical Discovery cleanses the blood
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1 Disease in the flesh must die out when
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- Golden Medical Discovery effectively
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I'M yol mouth, coated tongue, foul
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$quAt headafh dizzy attacks, gnaw-
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M The best agents known TO amedical
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08
NOTES FROM Fl EsGToM
No s 1RBpuNplMGs.


( a z H
FARMISGToN April q AS we
have heard nothing from Jumbo for
some time, will write few notes to
keep the name OF FarinIng ton before
the people. - .;sss
\. There ives q foreigner killed and
one badly injured by a fall Of slate at
the Georges Creek shaft this morning.
Robert Worley resigned his position
as a clerk at the Georges Creek de-
partment store and has taken the po-
sition as night watchman at the, shaft.
Mr.. Coyle Manley. Of MononEah. is in
Mr. Worley's place at the store.
Mr.. John Fetty has moved back to
town from Fairmont and is clerking in
y. NJ Hagerty'sE store. Z. 4.
" w. VIM. Efaw has moved back from
Ohio, where he has been for a few,
months and is occupying rooms In the
old Drummond5 property. SO
Il Mrs. H. L. Morgan and daughter,
Opal, were in Mongah Saturday. 4
Mr. and Mrs. I.onnie Morgan were
visiting friends in Fairmont Sunday.
Mrs. f. G. Gray and son. Harry.
were calling on friends in Cameron
last week. -
Attorney B. F. Ramage, of Fairmont,
was in town Monday.
Mr.. Wesley Cherrout has been in
Upshur county for a few days looking
after some business interests.
Miss Mary Hughes. who had been
teaching In the public school here for
the last six months, left last week for
her home in Mason county. w. Va.
Elisha Brummnge. of Worthington,
was in town last week.
James "A. Reese is on the sick
list this week. He is suffering with
a severe cold.
Lynd. Book is confined to his room
with rheumatism at the present time.
Ira. a little son of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
A. Martin. who has been sick for some
time, is improving nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coyle Marley. Of Mon
ongah, will move to Pennington this
week. They will move in with Mrs.
Manley's father, Mr.. E. Ashcraft. and
keep house for him.
Work around orr town seems to be
very good at the present. q,
3 OBSERVER.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08
First ARD.
Pleasant evening. J

number OF the friends OF Mr.. and
Mrs Clark Renner, of near State
street. spent a very pleasant even
Ing t5thelrs home last evening. The
affair was In honor OF Mrs. Renner's
Birthday anniversary, and she was
theSreciplents of many pretty presents.
Music and games furnished amuse.
sment for the evening and choice re.
Sffeshmentss were served. y !.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08
5eYMNA.sTIcJ CHAM P i

i95:s NEW II Rk. + April Il ymnasts
from several cities VIII tpartic ipate in
the national amateur gymnnsti Ii cham
pionships 4 of the Amateur fhletIs
Union, TO be held at. Dr. 8 ayage:s ms
stitute, Fi1ty:ninth8 street and Eighth
avenue, this evening
The following are 4 the events;
Rings, parallel bars. rope climbing
Inlian.clubE swinging, side horse tunis
bling, horizontal bars. long horse amt
all-round chnmpio hip The ALI.
round championship includes compe
tition on the horizontal bar, parallel
bars. side horse. and long horse The
regular die medals emit lemnti lie OF the
championship will be given gold
first, silver to second. and bronze TO-
third. "A banner will be lpresented TO
the athletic club, college or school
scoring the greatest number Of points.
five for first, three for second AMI
one for third X 81 Is
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08

Golden Medical Discovery. Tint thi.
is absolutely true will be readily proven,
to your. satisfaction il you will but mai.
postal card request to DR.. R.V. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. y, for a free copy of his
booklet of extracts from the standard
medical authorities, giving the names
OF all the ingredients entering into his
world-famed medicines and showing
what the most eminent medical men oil
the age say OF them.
Cures lYoman's Weaknesses.
We refer to that boon to weak, nerv.
GUS, suffering women known as DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
Dr.. John Fyfe one Of the Editorial
staff OF THE ECLECTIC MEDICAL RE-
VIEW says OF Unicorn root (Helonias
Dio'ca) which is one Of the chief ingrc-
dients of the " Favorite Prescription >"
inc TfsS wheh acts as Hser
lie continues Mn Ii eloIias We lave mctiIca.
purposes tl.uit anp other drug ,rith 1rhttli rns
ocq4tn!tited. In the Treatment OF diseases ne.
seen which does not present solne intlicnllc:,.
for this !, reneaIal agent" DR.. Frtc furii,t
fafs: T.1 dP 9F !e ear
atomic tEcakl conditions OF tho repruduri I've
organs OF women. Ment nj depression ard r.
r!tahllity. as5.c.atct. -rtli chronic diseases al
the reproductive 6lGiiis OF Tcnicr roiisl er.'
SeQsation or heat In The rfC.+t. OF llIe Kid
neys mtnorrhc:Ia tflCnd!Ggy : ~ e X
encd condition OF tho rc3roG =ct.Ft t-:-.n,.-
amenorrhcn Suppressed or absent months
periodsl.. arising ftom or ACCOMMODATING az
abnormal condition Of The tiiYcstiv. n:cai'Y
sSSa%ss jn tic esiFass lover pa"t j l.
IL more Or less 81 The ehcye synnr
toms ARE presen; En ilYalii -. I'LL. :! =. u
do better than tnke Dr.. pi.--..s Favor.
ite Presentation. one Of the :lL:.+ir:.. t5l.
gredIents Of which is DnlcnEr. .rna::.---..s...
HeIQniaa. and thc. medical r-.,l.Gs.----1
which il most faithfully clcr ...--.:..
= OF Golden Seal root another p. 1I:::
nent ingredient of "Favori;c p!rscsip
tion," Prof. Finley Ellingwont. ". D., o
Bennett Medical College, Chicago, says
at Is an important remedy In g.. tyI,!t..tt
the womb. In all catarrhal curt.!iit.:Is
and general enfceblcmenf. IL Is rsCsrl-
DR.. Pierce's Favc:-iLe rlrsri;plm
faithfully represents the ah,vc i:arG, :
ingredients and cures The Gisc :sts {.
which they are recommended. AZ.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant i'rii,fs arc &!
original Little Liver Pills, i:rat f.it Ii,
by old DR.. Pierce cTe- "a W.; Il az. Z
Much initiated, but never rt;,I....
Easy to take Ms can6" 63i3.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08
JAPAN CELEBRATES:

TOXIC. April s.-American citizens
Of Toxic and other Japanese cities Will
participate in a banquet tonight to
celebrate the 54th anniversary OF the
conclusion OF commercial treaty be-
tween the United States and the en-
8pireS OF Japan. Several prominent OIL.
Gals will be guests at; the dinner.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-08
EIEIF ia ARMER'S WIFEIi

churn She scalds thoroughly using
bath it. She knows if
butter is The
digestive performed
exactly like chuning Of butter.
which
put into it
the
breath caused by it. but the corruption of
dissemination of disease throughout body
Medical Discovery
stomach what the washing
taning corping
blotches swelngs
open eating ulcers and all huors diseases arising