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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
THE KING OF TRAMPs.
Passed Through Town Last Night on
Long Journey.

Charles Meyer. "the king of
Tramps." was in this city last night
and left this morning for Wheeling.
He is tramping from New York to San
Francisco and return on wager that
he can accomplish the feat in seven
months. He is now seven days ahead
Of his schedule.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27

Friday evening, they will find on en-
itering the theater that the drop cur
tain is drawn up out Of sight, and
the stage set to represent one end Of
Middle Temple Hall. Specially design
ed scenery from prints Of the Hall has
been prepared under Mr.. Greet's sdi-
rection. The signal is given twice;
then two tall beef-eaters- familiar fig-
ures to those who have visited the
Tower of London-take their stand at
either side OF the stage. Boys dress
ed in the costume OF the famous blue
coat school, an institution founded in
the days of good Queen Bess. arrange
the stage furniture. Then the play
begins.
with but one intermission the
scenes follow each other in rapid sue
cession, line for line, as 1t was given
when Shakespeare himself superin-
tended its presentation. There are no
changes of scene, the arrangements
Of chairs and tables being all that Is
necessary to help out the wonderful
poetry and imagination of the poets
lines.
The costuming. too, is different from
that familiar to those who have seen
Twelfth Night" acted in the modern
manner. Instead of the semi-Greek
costume supposed to be appropriate
to IllyrIa, which Viola Allen and 9TH
ers have used in this play. strictly
Elizabethan cost mes will be worn by
all the characters. The men Will wear
doublet and hose, and will be dressed
just as were the gallant actors and
poets who were wont to gather at the
immortal Mermaid Tavern and to vie
in writing verses with Sir Walter Raj
eigh, Beaumont and Fletcher, and in
other rare spirits of England's golden
age. The women win be dressed in
the elaborate manner OF the age, in
rich stir brocades, tall lace collars
and pretty bejewelled caps. Mr.. Greet
has imported a magnificent collection
OF costumes. especially for this produc-
ton, and 1t is said that his Elizabeth
an wardrobe is the finest in existence.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L Hun are moving
to this city from their home at Wells
vile. Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Leonard return
ed last night from a several months
visit in Richmond, va.
Miss Clyde Fleming, daughter of R.
L. Fleming. has been very Ill for the
past week with symptoms of typhoid
fever. 1t is thought now. however,
that the fever is broken.
Master Neal Hartley. who Is III of
typhoid fever at the home Of his
grandfather j, NJ. Hartley, on oniu-
icy street, is improving steadily His
father, Carney Hartley, of Chicago. Is
here on a visit to his son and will re-
main for sever-l days.
Mrs. F. L. Yost, who has been dan
gerously i'll of pneumonia for the past
few days at her home on Ninth sire It,
Fifth ward, is slightly improved to-
day.
Mrs. ]. E. Keyser. of Belington, ard
Miss Jennie Wilson. of Clarksburg, are
guests at the home of the formers
brother, Capt. and Mrs. M. M&Neeley,
on Watson avenue.
Mrs. w. H. Boughner. of Wheeling.
is in the city the guest of her brother,
Mr.. R. c. Jones and wife on CASTOR
avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
BASKET BALL.
Fine Game is Promised For To-Mor
row Evening.

The local High school basket bail
team will play the Sophomore team of
the University tomorrow night. The
local line up will probably be: Heintz-
Gilman and Malone. forwards; Amos
and Prichard. backs; Smith or Hamil.
ton, center. A good game is promised.
The boys have taken brace since
their defeat at Parkersburg.
Seats will be provided for ladies and
gentlemen. Admission, Is cents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
sIiaht Blaze To-Day.

The FIRE department was called out
this morning to put out blaze at the
home of Theodore Hewing. on Gas
ton avenue. between Eighth and Ninth
streets. The FIRE had gained little
Roadway when the chief arrived. The
blaze was put OUT promptly.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27

1t is said on the streets today 1a
the Democratic leaders have deeidsd
on j. Walter Barnes as the candidate
for mayor and thar no others need al
ply. This was given out as strictly
accurate news this afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27

GAINESVILLE. Ohio. was calling on reia.
tives and friends here last week
Mr.. Ed. ToOthman was in Farming.
ton Saturday.
The district grange met Friday night
at the school house and installed OF
GERS for the coming year
Misses Amanda and Beulah Price
spent Sunday with their grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Lough.
UNCLE JOSH.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
SECOND DEATH
Within a Week In clinton Family
ELECTS Much sympathy.

The remains Of Miss Bessie Clinton,
whose death occurred on Wednesday,
were inferred yesterday in the Vim
cent cemetery near colfax. The death
OF Miss Clinton Is the second within
week in the Clinton family, both re-
sulting from spinal meningitis. Three
children surviving are very Ill of the
disease. The case is one that has ex-
cited much sympathy.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
pIeases the Ladies.

Among the minor characters in The
Lion and the Mouse which Henry B.
Harris will offer here next Wednes-
day, one that will arouse the risibles
of the women patrons is Eudoxia, the
maid-of-all.work IN the cottage of
Judge and Mrs. Rossmore, where the
The Glenwood post., 1908-11-21
Sad-CoIored Food.

Now that it has been discovered, or
rediscovered. by an eminent physician
that the colors of food have much to
do with the appetite, woman in town
who Is known for her novel entertain
ments is going to give luncheon
where all the dishes will be bright
and cheerful In tone" There will be
no overdone roasts at this repast A
London gastronomic expert. preach
Ing along the Pittsburg doctors lines.
says; Persons naturally avoid
sombre-colored food. AS an instance,
man will come home to dinner and
see grayish-colored, overdone leg of
mutton before him. He won't touch 1t.
1t Is not the meat, but the color, which
has turned him against the food. The
same man will see piece of red, un.
derdone beef, and he fancies it at once,
He is attracted by the color"
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Grand puk. AIexI, Dies.

Paris.-Grand Duke Alexis of Rus
sia, an uncle of Emperor Nicholas.
died In this city Saturday Of pneu-
monia. The grand duke has lived in
Paris almost continuously since his
retirement from the position of su-
preme direction Of the navy. which he
had held for twenty-four years.
Grand Duke Alexis was born in 1880
He resigned the supreme control of
the marine in October, 1908. following
savage criticism on his administration
of the navy, especially in the construc-
tion Of ships. Charges Of mismanage-
ment and inefilciency against tho ma
rine department had been current for
years and after the war with Japan
they increased ten fold. Grand Duke
Alexis himself did not escape.
The grand duke visited the United
States in 1872 and went to the plains
on a buffalo hunt. stopping for time
In Denver.
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BELONG TO TEMPERATE ZONE.
Four-Ffths Of the Horses Of the World
Are Found There.

OF the 1OOOOO,OOO horses known to
exist in the world, 80,00O,000 or four
f1fths Of the entire number are found
in the temperate zone and nearly all
among the occidental people.
According to the National Geogra-
phical Magazine. the remaining TO-
100000 scattered through the tropics
are largely employed in the service
of temperate zone visitors or resi-
dents and are but feeble representa-
tives Of that animal as he is known
to the people of Europe or America.
In the United States and Canada we
have l horse for every 372 persons; in
South America, for every 7; in Mexi-
co, l for every 12; in Japan. for
every 30; to 40 in Turkey, for SO in
the Philippines. for about $50 in AZ
RIGA and 200 in India and Southern
China.
The llama will carry from SO to 200
pounds; man from rs to $50 pounds;
the donkey 100 to 200 pounds; an OK
$50 to 200 pounds; horse from 200
to $50 pounds; the elephant from
1,sOO to $500 pounds; the camel from
$50 to 500 pounds.
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CHAPTER xIx.-continued.

IT was his master because he was
villain" answered my Lord Caring
ton. He nearly had me undone at
first, but l knew he couldn't go the
pace, and clean life and an honest
heart wore him down at last; and yet
l don't know which is much the worse,
the damned scoundrel or the damned
fool! l hope he'll live. Somehow,
when / saw him there helpless on the
grass, my sword through his breast,
. good deal Of the enmity went out of
me. If l could get my wife now, I'd
be satisfied. A damned fool" my lord
laughed nervously as he turned away
Yes, II he could have gotten his
wife then, he would have been salts
ned, and his wife would have been
satisfied, too. But Ellen lay in the
bushes in dead faint. The relief of
the denouement had been too much
for her. And there was horror at he
picture of Strathgate blood squirting
about the blade of the sword where it
entered and where it left his body,
reeling, his hands in the air, white
faced. desperate, crashing down at her
husbands feet.
Debbfe, in like state of collapse,
but not quite insensible, not knowing
what to do. not daring to do what she
knew, If sne had known.
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Copyright. iSos. by W. o, ChspmAn.)
SYNOPSIS.
ILLUSTRATIONS BY
RAY WALTERS

The Escapade opens, not in the ro-
nance preceding the marriage of Ellen
rington OF England but in their life after
settling in England. The scene is placed,
Just following the revolution, in CARING
ton castle in England. The Carringtons.
after a house party, engaged in a family
tilt. caused by jealousy. The attentions
Lord StrathEate to Lady Darlington COM
leave the castle. Preparing to flee. Lady
American girl. met Lord Strathgate at
two a. m, he agreeing to see them safely
away He attempted to take her to his
road when the carriage met with an ac-
cident. She and Debbie then struck out
for Portsmouth. where she intended to
sail for America. Hearing news of
Ellen's flight, Lords Darlington and Seton
set out in pursuit. Seton rented a fast
bleeding from fall, dashed on to Ports
mouth. for which Carrington. Ellen and
Seton also headed by
Ellen.s ship had sailed before her
small yacht to pursue the wrong vessel.
upon which each supposed Ellen had
sailed. Seton overlook the fugitives near
Portsmouth, but his craft ran aground,
Just as capture was imminent. Ellen won
the chase by boarding American vessel
6trathgate. thrown together by formers
wrecking of latter's vessel, engaged in an
1mpromptu duel neither being hurt. A
war vessel. commanded by an admiral
friend of Seton. then started out in pur-
suit of the women fugitives. Seton con-
Tossing love for Debbie Flagship Britain
MIA overlook the fugitives during the
night. The two women escaped by again
taking to the sea in a small boat. Lord
Darlington is ordered to sea with his ship
but refuses to go until after meeting
Etrathgate in a duel. They fight in the
grounds of Lord Blythedale's castle.
Encounter is watched by Ellen and Deb
bic, who have reached land and are in
hiding. Darlington won a bloody con-
test at swords from Strathgate, Debbie
and Ellen looking on and praying for the
latters husband.
The Glenwood post., 1908-11-21
Ell PASO COUNTY
OFFICIAL COUNT
THOUSAND PLURALITY
OVER BRYAN.
MCDONALD ALSO LEADS
HAGGoTT BEATEN FOR CONGRESS
BY OTHER COUNTIES OF
THE DISTRICT.

Denver-A Colorado Springs dis
patch Monday night says:
Taft's plurality over Bryan at the re-
2,011, according to the official count,
which was completed today, and Nc
Donald's lead over Shafroth was 1,771.
The first proposed state constitutional
amendment concerning the salaries of
governor and judges was lost by
vote OF 1851 to 1922. The second,
regarding the funding of the state in
debtedness, was carried by 1,799 to l..
065, and the third, concerning the fees
and compensation of county, precinct
and other officers, was carried by 1.484
to 1,176.
A total of 15,055 votes were cast for
President. The five Taft electors re-
ceived from S,O01 to S,O22. The Bryan
electors received from 5,995 to 6,005.
Averaging the respective electors,
Taft's plurality is as above.
Mcdonald received 1888 and Shat
roth 6,062 votes.
For congressman from the second
district, Hagg9tt (Rep.) received 7.S4S
and Martin Dem) 6,136. Haggott's
plurality over Martin was lip, but
since Martin lad a lead of about 2,100
in the other counties of the district
the Democrats got the plum.
The Republican state candidates re-
ceived pluraliSes ranging from 2,052
for Guerin, nominee for railroad COM
mission for four years, to $50 for God
darI candidate foy. NJ fo,
six years. Musser, his Democratic op-
ponent, received complimentary vote
from many Republicans, his home be-
ing here.
For state senator, Grimes CRep) had
a plurality of 517 over Skinner (Dem),
but SINNERS big Teller county vote
elected him.
Similarly, Trowbridge (Rep.) for dis
trict attorney had lead OF 191 over
Ferguson Dem) in this county, but
this plurality, added to 1OU or 200 in
the five outlying counties in the fourth
judicial district, was unavailing against
Tellers Democratic preponderance.
The Republican candidates for rep
resentatives average about $50 plural.
ity, which was overcome by Teller's
Democratic lead
The Republicans elected their entire
county ticket with the exception Of
clerk, superintendent Of schools and
one constable, these offices being cap
tured by the fusion ticket of the Good
Governments and Democrats. Treas
urer E. B. Simmons was reelected by
the biggest plurality, 1892, he being
indorsed by the Republicans and Good
Governments. The biggest plurality Of
any county candidate on the Republi-
can ticket alone was secured by Schrei-
ber, reelected assessor. He had $50
plurality.
The Glenwood post., 1908-11-21
Death Of Bishop Knight.

Denver,-A News special from Glen
wood Springs Sunday night says:
Bishop Edward Jennings. knight Of
the diocese Of Western Colorado for
the Episcopal church, died this morn
ing at 9 o'clock from typhoid fever,
brought on, it is believed by over
work and exposure. He is survived by
wife and two children, the latter be-
ing in school In the East. Mrs.
knight was at her husbands bedside
when the end came.
Bishop Knight was ordained bishop,
of this church December 10, 1907, and
on January 3rd last assumed charge
of the western district of Colorado.
His territory embraced the entire
western part of Colorado, and fire.
quent journeys by stage and on horse
back. in all sorts of weather, COM
bined with vast amount of work,
brought on, his illness month ago.
He was extremely popular throughout
the district and In demand as a speak
er. -
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EMPEROR AND
EMPRESS Die
DEATH OF CHINESE EMPEROR
FOLLOWED BY THAT OF DOW.
AGER EMPRESS.
infant ON THE THRONE
PRINCE CHUN AS REGENT As
sUMEs GOVERNMENT OF
THE COUNTRY.

Peking-The Emperor died shortly
after o'clock Saturday afternoon.
The Emperor had been Ill for long
time and during recent audiences with
foreign representatives he was unable
either to sit up on the throne or even
In an erect position. 1t was evident
for long time that he would be unable
TO withstand q crisis which sooner or
later must develop in the disease from
which he was suffering. Recent eli
matio extremes caused fatal complica-
tons.
The report of Friday that the Dow
aged Empress of China was mortally Ill
was confirmed by the foreign board
Of the government.
At the moment of the death Of tho
Emperor the Dowager Empress own
the court yard.
Tsze Hsi An, the Dowager Empress
OF China. autocratic head of the govern
ment, which she directed without sue
cessful interference since 1861, and
without protest since 1881, died at 2
o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The announcement of the Dowager
Empress death was official and fol-
lowed closely upon the announcement
that Kuang Hsu, the Emperor, had died
Saturday at o'clock in the afternoon,
but 1t is believed the deaths occurred
considerable time before that set down
In the official statement.
An edict issued at o'clock Sunday
morning placed upon the throne Prince
Pu VI. the three-year-old son of Prince
Chun, the regent of the empire, in ac-
cordance with a promise given by the
Dowager Empress soon after the mar
riage of Prince Chun in 1903. An edict
Issued on Friday made Pu VI heir pre-
sumptive.
The foreign legations were notified
Sunday morning by the foreign board
of the death of the Emperor and the
succession of Prince Pu vi. Troops
have been in readiness for several days
to quell any disorders that might arise
On the death OF Kuang Hsu, and the
possibility OF uprisings was made
greater because of the fact that the
4ooth ia khO 1oWo60A ihPiSoo VoS
known to be close at hand.
Prince Chun. the regent, has ordered
the viceroys and governors to take pre-
cautions for the continuation of the ad-
ministration of the provinces as here
tofore and he has. ordered hundred
days Of mourning. The court will go
into mourning for three years.
Peking already has been greatly
transformed. All red objects have been
removed and blue substituted. The peo-
pie learned this evening of the death
of the Dowager Empress and although
the Chinese are in no wise emotional
they showed that they we're profoundly
impressed by the passing of their pow
erful ruler. The foreigners in tho city
are watching the strange ceremonies
with great interest. At the palace
elaborate rites are being observed and
. flood of edicts has been sent forth
Deathbed observances Of 5000 years
ago marked the passing Of the Emperor
and Dowaxer.
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"And I swear to you." cried Seton,
whipping out his blade. that If you
come near me again I'll run you
through without benefit of clergy"
"Sir Charles Seton" began my lord,
evidently mastering his feelings with
great difficulty, little do care for
your threats, but l must have an an.
swer to my question. Lady Caring
ton is known to have boarded that
merchant ship which was overhauled.
l have no doubt, by the Britannia.
Knowing our navy as l do, have no
hesitancy in believing that Lady Car
rington was taken from that ship;
that she was brought back to Ports
mouth on the Britannia, and has been,
or is now, under your care. Where is
she?"
Lord Darlington" returned Sir
Charles, standing upon a punctilio, 81
recognize no right in you to question
me and decline to give you any reply
in your present condition"
will you reply to my sword s
point?" exclaimed my lord, passion
ately.
with pleasure" said Sir Charles,
proudly. but perhaps l may say this
much. l don't know where your wife
is, or Mistress Slocum. either. wish
to God l did. She isn't under my pro-
lection as you insinuate."
That's lie!" burst out my lord,
fiercely.
Good God!" cried Sir Charles, step
ping forward menacingly
Charles" said Darlington with q
sudden change of manner, you were
once my best friend. for Gods sake,
tell me where my wife is?"
you've insulted me publicly" cried
Seton, a man Of slower temper, but of
quite as hot disposition, once
aroused, as his former friend. He
rocked nothing of my lords appeal.
He saw only the fearful insult that
had been hurled upon him. Draw
Ing his own blade SO that the point
almost touched Carrington's breast.
My lord suddenly seized Seton's
sword by the blade with his naked
hand, and although the sharp edge bit
into his palm, with quick jerk he
tore it from the surprised baronet,
who was naturally not expecting an
act of that kind.
Tell me, tell mel" he cried. you
may kill me after that, or l you If
needs must be, but where IL my
wife!"
Bernard. you're beside yourself
said Parkman, picking up Sir Charles
sword, "let me apologize to you, Sir
Charles, for my principal"
He bowed gravely and extended the
hilt toward Sir Charles. But Sir
Charles would not be pacified.
"Tell your principal to make ready
at once" he continued, "or l shall
| feel justified in cutting him down"
This can go no further, gentlemen
now interposed the naval officer who
had come with Seton.
"And what business is it of yours
McLear?" cried my lord, laying his
hand on his sword hilt and quite des.
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perate at the situation in which he
found himself. Il take it that you
have no interest in this quarrel unless
it is to perform a friends office for
Sir Charles Seton with whom you
came"
Have l not?" said McLear, sharply
NAY, never menace me with your
blade, Lord Darlington. I'll take
charge of It,"
He stepped closer and extended his
hand for my lords sword.
"And on what grounds, pray?" asked
Darlington in a high voice.
"On these" answered McLear,
equally determined. AS he spoke he
hauled out from his pocket folded
paper. "'Tis an order of arrest from
Admiral Kephard for disobedience of
orders, failure to rejoin your ship,
insulting language to your command
ing of1cer. Admiral Kephards sign
and seal, SIR" He shook the paper
forth as he spoke. Now. your sword"
"As a gentleman and l make no
doubt man of honor yourself, Lieu
ton. glancing at the single epaulet on
the officers shoulder. you will, l am
persuaded, grant me few moments
respite in which this gentleman and
may continue our debate"
What, and run the chance of hav.
ing to carry back a dead body to the
admiral? No, sir" returned McLear
peremptorily. Il have orders to bring
you to the Britannia in your proper
person"
"And If / refuse?"
Sergeant" McLear turned to the
marine, 'if Lieutenant Lord Caring
ton does not hand me his sword be-
fore count ten, you will advance your
men and take 1t from him by force"
"Parkman, will you see this thing
done?" cried my lord as McLear, who
was man Of great determination, be-
gan to count.
You're in the wrong. Bernard" an
The Glenwood post., 1908-11-21
Texas Declares Quarantine.

Austin, Tex.-Governor Campbell on
Saturday issued quarantine procla-
nation effective the 18th inst. de-
claring a rigid quarantine against per-
sens infected or liable to be infected
with smallpox, yellow fever, cholera.
typhoid fever, bubonic plague or 9TH
er communicable diseases, either with
in or without the state Of Texas. This
10 . radical departure from any previ-
Gus quarantine ever issued by a state
and while 1t is not expressly men.
toned, It II understood "other COM
iosiA
The Glenwood post., 1908-11-21

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