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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
JAIL SERVED
AS A REFUGE
cLARKsBURG NEGRO GREATLY
SURPRISED WHEN HE AWoKE
FROM SLUMBER.

A. negro from C1arksburg got part
CT nights lodging at the city Jail
last night The man from the up-river
town came here and was on his way
to Newbnrg. He fell in with Charley
Foster, colored. and while making the
rounds with him he consumed too
much time. consequently missed his
train. Foster took him to some place
to bunk. The darky went to bed. Fos-
ter retired for the night in the same
room. but in another bunk. When the
strange negro walked up he found that
Foster was gone and that he had left
his friend with no clothes. The darky
reported his. mishap to Policeman Hess
WHO took him to the city jail. Some
of tho colored people OF town rig5ed
him mp with some clothing
Before police court this morning
Foster came to the city hall and in.
formed Chief Shumaker that the
mans clothing, watch and money
were Mt John Smiths restaurant on
Jackson street. Chief Skumaker sent
officer Ross with the man to Smiths
place, where he got his clothes. The
Clar&sburger could not understand
the move Foster made.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
He Is Going
Just The Same

ROME, Feb. 1s.-Elaborate ar
rangements are being made by King
Victor Emmanuel for the reception
and entertainment of the Prince of
Monaco. who is expected to arrive In
Rome tomorrow. Both persuasion
and threats have been used by the
Vatican in an attempt to cause the
prince to abandon the visit, but ap.
parently dithout avail The Catho-
lie rules are prescribed from visit
ing the Quirinal during any visit
they may pay to Rome, and the
princes avowed intention to ignore
this prohibition may lead to interne-
tlonal complications.
The case of the Prince of Monaco
is considered all the graver by the
Church authorities because of the fact
that he has diplomatic representa-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
Double
Capacity Of
Tannery
Big Deal Made
At Redwood

CLARKsBuRG. Feb. 1S.-one Of
the largest business transactions in
West Virginia has just been consum-
mated at redwood. The Cherry Riv-
er Boom and Lumber Company has
sold its tannery interests to the Unit
ted States Leather Company.
The deal has been on for several
weeks. The appraisers for the last
two weeks have been working quietly
and reported to j. R. Mullen, adjuster
for the United States Leather Com
pany. that the business was Just as 1t
was represented. Arrangements were
made at once to close the deal.
On last Thursday night meeting
was held at the Yew Pine Inn at Rich
wood and R. j. Mullen made his final
report which was accepted by the rep
resentatives OF all interested parties.
After hearing the report. and being
satisfied with the deal 1t was closed.
1t is the intention of the United
States Leather Company to double the
capacity of the tannery. AT present
about 600 men are employed. but when
the mill Is working to its full force.
fully 1000 men will be employed
The deal Includes all tannery prop
erty owned by the company, which Is
the tannery, trackage, bark, houses.
horses. mules. etc. The consideration
will exceed $1,000 900 and is perhaps
the largest business transaction of its
kind in the State.
The Cherry River Boom and Lum-
ber Company on March first have or.
dered all departments to begin work
in full force, which will mean that
about $500 men will be given employ
ment. Grounds have been broken for
extra buildings at the paper mill.
which will Increase their working
force fully one.fourth.
At various periods of this winter
work has been suspended by the COM
pany on account of deep SHOWS, but
since spring is near at hand and with
the assurance of the new company
that the tannery will run full the out
look for business there is the most en-
couraging It has been for some time.
Last night several Redwood people
were In the city and expressed their
over the fact that the
mill and tannery will run TO its full
capacity and furnish employment to u
greater number of men than formerly
employed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
JOINT MEETING
OF METHODISTS
FIRST MEETING OF ITS KIND IN
AMERIcA-MAY BE PRoDUc.
TIVE OF GREAT RE-
SUITS.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Feb. 1S
Distinguished churchmen of the
Methodist denomination are flocklng
here today for joint missionary con.
vention to be held in Convention hall
during the next three days. under the
auspices of the Methodist Episcopal
church and the Methodist Epescopal
church, South. This is the first joint
meeting of its kind ever held In Am,
erica and It is likely TO become histor.
ical, as marking great step toward
the reconciliation OF the two great dl.
visions of the denomination, separat-
ed since the Civil war. Oklahoma
Methodists have been the leaders in
this movement for the wiping out Of
sectional lines, Methodists OF both the
north and south joining in the estab.
lishment here of Epworth university.
The two churches have in the new
State a joint membership of $4,000.
Among the distinguished clergy.
men of both branches OF the church
who are expected 10 address the
joint convention are Bishop Key, of
Sherman, Texas; Bishop Gambler. and
Bishop Galloway, OF the NJ. B. Church.
South; Bishop Mcdowell, of Chicago;
Bishop Warren, OF Denver, OF the
NJ. E. Church: C. R. Nelson. Chatta-
nooga. Tenn: DR.. Lambert, of Nash.
Vile. Tenn; DR.. J. B. TrimbalT, OF
Kansas City, Mo-; and DR.. Coker, of
Kansas City, Mo.
Missionaries from Asiatic and ART
can countries will also speak, and m
extensive missionary exhibit is dis.
played.
The convention Will hold a jubilee
celebration over the founding of the
church OF Japan. For years and
years the several branches of the
Methodist church has been sending
missionaries to this foreign field to
advance the cause of Christianity,
but recently the people OF Japan an
nounced their intention OF establish
ing their own church.
A church OF Japan was formed and
the doctrines and teachings of the
Methodist church became part of the
new church. The Japanese have their
own bishop and presiding elder as
well as other church officials. The
establishment of this church is regard
ed as one of the greatest events in
modern church history.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
Pays Tribute To
Governor Hughes

NEW YORK. Feb. S.-Declarations
Of support to the candidacy of Gov
ernor Hughes for president of this
country and phophecies Of his elec.
tion to that office were made by speak
ers last night at the formal notifica.
tion OF General Stewart L, Woodford,
of his selection as president of the
Hughes League OF the United States,
which took place at Hotel Manhattan.
Members of the notification committee
and members of the Hughes league
from many parts of the country were
present.
The speakers included General
Woodford John e. Milholland, chair
man of the Hughes league; ex-Gov-
ernor Bachelder. of New hampshire;
Congressman Waldo, of Brooklyn, and
ex-Mayor Seth Low, of New York.
In accepting the headshlp OF the
Hughes league. General Woodford
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
WEAVER TOOK
NO CHANCES
.yWoupN'T LET FLAMES GET THE
BETTER OF HIM WITH A
RIVER NEAR BY.

A young man by the name of weav.
ter was standing on the east bank of
the river yesterday afternoon waiting
for a boat. He was warming by the
open fire at the landing when the oil
can that he was holding ignited. A
bystander suggested that he throw the
can down. Weaver acted upon the
suggestion. but dropped it too near
himself. The oil spIashed over his
clothing and he was soon aflame. Men
tried to smother the fire, but Weaver
would not stand for any smothering
process. He made dash for the riv.
er and from the steps leading to the
ferry he made high dive into the
waters of the Monongahela He got
good duckIng, but succeeded in keep
ing down the temperature which was
rising rapidly at the time he leaped.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
Democrats Will Make Hard
Fight Says General Woodford

CHARACTERIZED the political situation as
serious and declared that the Demo.
cratic party. hungry with long fast.
ing, will do their best to get together
and win the coming election" The
Republicans must not count upon
Democratic mistakes as In the past,
he said. and mistake now by the
Republicans would be a crime. He
paid high tribute to the worth OF
Governor Hughes, who, he said, he
had known from his youth. Governor
Hughes, he asserted, was the man who
could undoubtedly obtain the electoral
vote of New York.
Former Governor Bachelder. of New
Hampshire. occasioned prolonged ap,
plause when. in his speech, he de.
clared that zone of the most remarka.
ble and one of the most encouraging
divisions in current political move.
ments in New England has been tho
marvellous growth OF sentiment there
for Governor Hughes"
Chairman Milholland made the
speech notifying General woodford Of
his selection.
General Woodford, was given an
ovation when he arose to speak
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
The Vatican Doesn't Want
Prince To Visit Rome

tive accredited to the Holy See and has
been regarded as having such close
relations with the Vatican that it was
some time ago asserted II the Pope
should decide to leave Rome for the
benefit Of his health the prince would
send his yacht to transporttthe Pom
tin to Monaco.
According to present plans. the
prince will pay a formal visit to the
king and queen and the queen mother
on Thursday. The second day of the
stay will be spent at hunt with the
King, and on February % the prince
will deliver a lecture on oceonograi
ply. covering the results of his more
recent explorations in the North. On
the evening of the 22d the prince will
attend the state banquet at the Qulri,
nal, and, 1t is announced. will take his
departure the following day withou.
asking an audience with the Pope. In
this event 1t is likely the Vatican will
issue a note OF protest to all the pow.
ers. as was done on the occasion OF
President Loubet's visit to Rome.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
FLOOD STAGE
DOWN OHIO
WATERS ARE REcEDINe IN PITTS
BURG DISTRICT BUT RISING
FURTHER SOUTH.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The Ohio
river is falling rapidly in the Pittsburg
district, but continues to rise from
Parkersburg down. Stages as follows
are indicated between Parkersburg
and Memphis from the water now in
sight: Parkersburg, between Al and
~ feet Tuesday morning, flood stage
SC feet; Point Pleasant, w. Va, 4S to
so feet during Tuesday, flood stage 80
feet; Cincinnati, So feet Thursday or
Friday, flood stage so feet: Evansville
and Mount Vernon. Ind, 3S to 40 feet
toward the end of the week, flood
stage IS feet; Paducah. KY 3S feet,
food stage 40 feet; Cairo, 43 feet,
flood stage As feet. by end of the week,
and in the Memphis district flood
stages in from seven to eight days.
The lower Wabash and lower Tennes.
see rivers will continue to rise.
These forecasts are based upon wat.
er now actually in sight. but the east.
ward movement of a marked disturb
ance central over southwestern Kan.
sas, may necessitate revision OF the
figures within thirty.sIx hours. Should
the storm center pass south Of the
Ohio river precipitation will be gener.
ally light and mostly in the form of
snow, but should it pass to the north.
ward substantial rains are probable
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
W Bill
Passes
Senate
aIary Bill
Read In House

Especial TO the West virginian.)
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Feb. 49,
The mine investigating committee
promised its report by tomorrow even
ing. but this did not satisfy Senator
ittIepage, who insisted that his reso-
lutIon come to vote. The ayes"
were, Campbell. Forman. Hatfield,
Hicks. Hill. Littlepage, Montgomery,
Post, Thorn and McKown. Both Thorn
and McKown explained their votes.
ON motion of Montgomery announce
ment OF the vote was postponed. Sen
ator Gartlan charged that Littlepage's
resolution was for political effect.
The staunton bill limiting the levy
passed the Senate and will go back
to the House as amended. 1t was pass
ed by strict party vote, 81 ayes, six
nays. 8 absent.
The county salary bill had It's first
reading in the House.
The resolution increasing the pay
of Senate attaches passed and was ia
foyed by the Democrats. who urged
that;it is r!ght to follow precedents of
past legislatures.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
pAsr. pREsENr. EuruRE.

We cannot change the past and We
cannot see the future. hence we should
always be ready to improve the pres
ent. While it is wholly true that by
improving the present We do not
change our error of the past. but 1t is
equally true that by SO doing we may,
in large measure fix our future.
If you have been living in rented
property and paying out your earnings
for rent you cannot mend the past,
but you can make your future better
by purchasing a lot in East Park Ad-
dition OF Fairmont. at small cost
and easy payments. and make your
money paid for rents soon pay for
your home.
These lots have the surroundings
to make It a pleasant locality in which
to live. They have paved streets and
a street car line to them; beautiful
park and pleasant homes near by;
and from them we have an excellent
view OF the city and surrounding coun-
try.
The commercial value Of the sand
on many of these lots is more than
We are asking for the lots.
Do not delay until they are all sold
and see your neighbor has bargain
and then say, at might have been"
The only mistake you can make in
this matter is to refuse such an oppor-
tunity as you have now before you.
Any OF our agents would be glad
to explain all matters fully to you, or
you can get all information concern
ing this sale at the ONCE Of the com.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
little JOHNNY
JONES" TONIGHT
COMING THRo' THE RYE" MADE
FINE HIT AT THE GRAND
LAST NIGHT.

Coming Thro' the Rye" according
to expectation proved to be most sat
isfying musical play to large house
at the Grand last night. The chorus
was strong in number with well round
ed musical voices. and the staging and
costuming comported well with the
pretentious production. The leading
roles were all cleverly handled and
most parts merit special mention.
While the play was presented under
adverse circumstances, in that the
leading comedian and part OF the Choir
us left the play at Morgantown Satur-
day. still this fact would have scarce
ly been noticed had not the manage
ment given out the fact by way OF
apology, but so well were the substitu.
tions made that no apology was at all
necessary, Geo. E. Mack proving him
self equal to the occasion in a very
pleasing manner. Miss Lora Leib and
Miss Grace Turner led the chorus in
the principal musical numbers. Miss
Turner making an emphatic hit In her
rendition of "My Broncho Boy" riding
her pony upon the stage while the
chorus girls very uniquely costumed
danced as prancing steeds to the mu-
sic. Miss Seabrook in her comedy
work was highly pleasing and although
some of her song numbers were omit
ted still her contribution to the amuse-
ment was eminently satisfactory.
Robert NeIIl made an excellent
Lord Battersbee" while Osborne
Clemson, Carl Hoffman and Sydney
Broughton assumed leading parts in
creditable manner, each contrIbut-
ing to the musical feature of the play.
While this play was heralded as one
of the biggest of the kind. 1t is very
doubtful II It in any way surpasses
little Johnny Jones'" which will be
seen tonight, and some who have seen
both plays believe that Manager
Powell has reserved the best play for
this evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
HOLE IN BRIDGE
HORSE GETS LEG BROKEN AS
DRUMMER WAS STARTING
ON LONG TRIP.

Charles f. McCray, Jr.. the livery.
man, had the misfortune this morn
ing to have valuable horse break its
leg while crossing small bridge be.
tween this city and Barnsville. The
bridge has had hole in the floor for
some time.
A drummer hired the horse this
morning and was starting on a five-day
trip. Mr.. McCray notified the County
Court of the accident and he and Com.
missioner Cordray went to the scene.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
Wedding Gift
Of S1OO, 600
ANDREW CARNEGIE SENDS "LIT.
TILE REMEMBRANCE" TO MISS
ANNIE WALLACE.
(By United Press.)

ATLANTA, Ga. Feb. 1S.-A hundred
thousand dollars in wedding gift
were sent by Andrew Carnegie to Miss
Annie Wallace here who is to be mar
rled tonight to Max Franklin How
land. of Boston. The girl has been
librarian at the Carnegie Library here
and when Carnegie heard of her en-
gagement he wrote a congratulatory
letter promising to send little re-
membrance. 1t proved to be 800. 900
in United States Steel bonds which
is to pay the girl $4,000 annual inter
est.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
Much Good
is BEING DONE IN THE MEETINGS
CONDUCTED BY REVS.
WEBB AND EDDY.

1.-THE Rich Young Ruler" or "GaIn.
ing Heaven by Good Works" was the
subject of Rev. Eddy's sermon last
evening at the NJ. E. Church, South.
A good congregation was In attend.
ance and much interest manifest. At
the close of the service, three persons
professed conversion and several ask,
ed the prayers OF the church.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
Mrs. Davis Quite M.

Mrs. Thomas e. Davis, who recent.
ly suffered paralytic stroke at her
home on West Vain street, was still
quite Ill this morning and has sut-
fered much. 1t ds the hope of her
many friends that the illness may
be only temporary and that she may
soon be able to be up and about again
in her usual good health.-Gratton
Sentinel,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
Entombed
Miners Escape
ONLY ONE OUT OF TwENTY-sIx
FAILED TIC. GET OUT
All tHE.

wrLL1AMsPoRT, Pa, Feb. 1S.-
TWENTY-FIVE of the twenty.six men
who were entombed in the Midvalley
coal mine near Mount Carmel yester.
day by the reservoir bursting in an
old breast were rescued alive and well
late last night. One man was killed
under the debris. They were entomb.
ed eleven hours.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
WOMAN BECAME CONFUSED
AND LOST HER LIFE

of FIRE to-day, destroying hve build.
ings of Philadelphia avenue and caus'
ing 800. 900 loss. After awakening his
son Henry. Mrs. Luxenberg went to
her room to get her clothes. She
closed the door and became confused
by the smoke and was unable to get
out. The son made several efforts
to save her life. The Globe Hotel
was also damaged to the extent Of
$4,000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
Her Son Is Also
Badly Burned
fBy United Press. I,

BARNEsBoRo. Pa, Feb. 1s.-Mrs.
Mary Luxenberg dead, her son proba.
bly, fatally burned while attempting to
save her life. Harry May, volunteer
fireman, injured by falling brick and
many families homeless are results
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

E. C, Jonss's Great SILK sale begins
"wednesday morning at . so'oIeeIs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
Despondency
The Cause
TWO SUICIDES IN PENNSYLVANIA
TOWNS ARE REPORTED
TODAY.
(By United Press.)

ERIE, Pa, Feb. Is. = Winfield S.
Riblet. well known business man,
was found hanging TO a rafter in his
barn near his home early this morn
ing. 1t is believed he committed sui
eide some time yesterday. Despond.
ency is given as the cause.
PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. IS. = De-
spondent because of his inability to
collect bills due, Frank Belchalvek. a
well known grocer. committed suicide
early this morning by hanging himself
in his cellar.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

E. c. Jones's Great silk sale begins
morning at . O'Clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

E. c. Jouss's Great SILK sale begins
Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18
.RUMOR WAS UNFOUNDED
STORY OF KING ALFoNso,s AS.
ASSASSINATION WHOLLY
WITHOUT FOUNDATION,

PARIS, Feb. 1s.-Last nights plain.
" untounded rumor of King Alfonso's
assassination significantly illustrates
the nervousness concerning anarchist
outrages which has prevailed through.
out Europe since the murder Of King
Carlos and Prince Luiz, of Portugal.
&C. Jones's Great SILK Sale begins
Wednesday morning at o'clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

E. c. Jenes's Great SIX sails begins
Wsdnesaay monlng q 3 o.elosA.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

E. c. Jonss's Great silk sale begins
Wednesday morning at 9 O'Clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

E, c. Jenss's GREAT sIlk sale begins
Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

The annual meeting of the Fair.
mont Poultry and Pet Stock Associa-
tion will be held in this city on Feb.
ruary 29th to elect officers for the as.
soclation for the next year and TO
transact such other business as may
come up for disposition.
Try Yates New England Rolls.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

pany, We are glad to see you at any
time. Come in.
RIvERvrEW LAND CO.,
D. w. JACOBS. Manager.
once, No. 3, Hall Block.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-18

M Yates, New England Rolls.
The daily sentinel., 1908-12-12
TO TRY T. JENKINS HAMS.
Especial to The Sentinel. i

New York, Dec. 12.-Thornten
jenkins Hams, novelist. whose name
appears on the covers of many blood
thirsty stories of crime and carnage
and sudden death. will himself soon
be called to face judge and jury in a
trial for his life. Indicted with his
brother, Captain Peter c. Hains, jr.,
for the murder of William L. Annis,
the novelist is to appear in the
Queens County Supreme Court at
Flushing on Monday to answer for
the crime. Distinguished attorneys
Will conduct his defense. and may
attempt TO secure a delay in the trial
OF the case. General Peter C.. Hains,
father of the accused man. has ralli-
ed to his aid hundreds of his army
friends. and there will be no lack of
money TO fight the case to the end.
If necessary.
The daily sentinel., 1908-12-12
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
u. 5. Department OF Agriculture,
Weather Bureau.

December IL, 6 p.m.-Temperature
"a; relative humidity, 54 direction
of wind. northwest; velocity of wind,
miles; precipitation, O.; weather.
clear.
December 12, 6 a.m.-Temperatur
23; relative humidity, 50: direction
of wind. southeast; velocity of wind
miles; precipitation, 0: weather,
clear.
Maximum temperature yesterday.
"A; minimum. 21; mean, 32, or 3
degrees warmer than the normal tenn
perature for that day.
Forecast for Grand junction and
vicinity (issued at Denver): Fair
tonight and tomorrow
Il. NJ. HARDINGE,
Observer.
The daily sentinel., 1908-12-12
FOUR ECLIPsEs IN 1909.
Especial to The Sentinel. I

Washington, Dec. According
to the announcement OF the Naval
Observatory authorities. there will
be four eclipses next year, two of the
sun and two of the moon. The first
eclipse of the sun, June II. will be
visible in large portion of North
America, but the second, December
~. will be invisible in the United
States. The lunar eclipses will take
place on June 3 and November 90.
The first will be visible in part of
North America. and the second
throughout the continent.
The daily sentinel., 1908-12-12

Married in Wheeler. n. Y. the
10Th of November, Mr.. John S. Hunt
ington to Miss Gladys E. Congdon.
the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Wayne Congdon. by the Rev S. w.
Doane, of Avoca. All join wishing
them long life of usefulness and
happiness. Mr.. Huntington is from
Grand Junction and the second son
OF Mrs T. T. Taylor.
The daily sentinel., 1908-12-12

Oscar Hungerford. a pioneer resi-
dent of Manitou. Colo. was kicked to
death by horse on his ranch, twen-
ty-five miles southeast of Colorado
Springs yesterday. Hungcrford was
driving into town when his team be-
came frightened and ran away In
Jumping from the vehicle he fell un-
der the horses feet. Hungerford
was 80 years old. and is survived by
his widow.