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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
Drank. pisorl. Gaming. Iloit-
BOY DIES OF RABIES.
Bitten in September He Expires in
Great Agony.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE case Of
Harold Arthur Meckbach, G years old
who died in commissions Of hydro
phohia, Is regarded by physicians as
one 1T tae most remarkable that has
come TO their natice. Harold lived at
West New York, N. ]. On the after
noon Of September Is he was bitten
on the arm by yellow cur. The dog
was killed
DR.. E. Benson cauterized the wound
and assured the parents there would
be no occasion for alarm. MY little
boy seemed all right, healthy and hap
Ply" the father said YESTERDAY. "Thera
was absolutely no symptom OF any.
hing wrong until last Friday. when
- developed rabies and died in ag
ony."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
TlllES
eHsinre ise a oas,

petition had been presented to tbs
circuit court for writ Of mandalnus.
It had been advised Of this fact before
the board went into the court cham
Der. The board could have declared
the result then. But it listened to
scstt c, Lowe and W. B. cornwelI
argue motion which had for its only
object the consumption Of time until
a writ could be prepared. Tie board
understood the copfous flow Of cir
cumlOcutlon Il Mr.. Cornwen for S.
E. Fleming tod him that he was teif-
ing a good deal but saying little. The
court at one O'Clock after it had sut-
dcient time to declare results adjourn
ed until 2:3O O'Clock and it was near.
ly three when it got down ready for
work. When 1t did get ready for
work Mr.. Cornwell told the board that
he had a motion to make hut wanted
to wait for Scott Lowe. Mr.. Shaw
insisted that CornweiI snould make
mis- pretended motion. Mr.. Shaw
knew that 1t was nlay far time in
order to get to serve the writ. Dur.
ing the time that Cgrnwoil CONSUMED
talking but saying little the prosacut.
ing attorney performing the duties Of
sheriff walked in threw the copies of
the writ Of mandamns on the desk for
ench of the commissioners and stop
ped the proceedings. The court then
adjourned until WsiuesIay.
Tie contrasting hoard has never
shown any disposition whatsoever t.,
deal unfairly with the Democrats IN
this election and for the Times to ac.
cnse them of it after the only shady
transaction that has transpired was
at the hands Of the prosecuting attor.
ney comes with poor grace indeed.
The Times says it was a scheme
of the Republican to have the pre-.
cincts where the certificates were not
properly signed thrown out. Surely
the Times does not think that the Re.
publican commissioners and clerk of
precinct No. G. Fairmont district.
would take advantage of Waitman H.
Conaway's ignorance OF the election
law or impose on Marshall E. Ash.
craft for the same reas3n. There nsv.
er was such scheme and the Times
we'll knows It.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17


eiutions Relatlye g aesiB1alipp s.
sS. Bata
III d htist itlfcif
o. liil8 city passed the olIo Ing
l1tions d ACCEPTING the signati ton ot
Iaey. h. a. BaInes. as It's rector:
Resolved. That In accepting the
resignation Of Rev. ". a. Barnes as
Rector Of chrlst P. E. Church. Fair.
mont, w. va, we do 81 with reluct'
ance and regret, During his lslree
years work on this parish he has en-
deared himself to all by his earnest
and faithful service. his Bindliness OF
heart and his noble christian charae.
ter.
We also feel gratified that he has
been called to higher and larger
field and may God give him contin
uance of the strength, the wisdom, the
courage. and the earnestness Of pur,
pose which has always characterized
mis- work.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
TEAM DtsBANDs.
Faculty Of West Virginia Wesleyan
College Cause Students to
Throw up Sponge.

BUCKHANNoN, W. Va, Nov. IL
The football squad of the West vir-
ginia Wesleyan College here by unan-
imou5 vote has decided to disband be.
cause OF the refusal Of the faculty
and the board Of dinsctors to counter
ance the Wesleyau-Marshall game,
which was to have been played here
Saturday. The directors say the
game would have entaIle lgreat fnan.
cial loss, but the students call it a
case of "coId feet" Wesleyan had a
fast team coached by Sunny" Price,
the well.known baseball player of the
Pennsylvania and West Virginia
league.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
MONKEYS AND SQUIRRELS
DENTISTS IN AFRICA
Fill Each Others Teeth With a Blue
Clay Containing ureosote and
Often Kill Nerves.

CHICAGO, Nov. 17.-ATonkeys and
the large gray squirrels that overrun
the jungles Of Africa are their own
dentists. They fill each others teeth
with consummate skill and often kill
an aching nerve. At least this is what
DR.. l.. Frank Derby Pierce. of West
Roxbury, Mass, says. and he is going
10 lecture before Chicago dentists on
the subject.
DR.. Pierce who spent several years
in the tungles of Africa, says that
mankeys and squirrels nave discover.
ed blue clay, much the same In color
as that which covers the diamond
fields, and in this clay is a large per.
eentage OF creosote. When the AMI,
mails have the toothache they plaster
this clay into the cavity as a remedy.
The creosote often kills an offend.
ing nerve.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
TAYLOR vINsoN
Said to be an Asptrant for the ceIIec-
torship-strene Fight Made for
White.

PARKERsBrRG, w. Va, Nov. 17.-
Those who are interested in the reten.
ton of the Office OF the collector of
internal revenue are growing some.
what alarmed over the number of ap.
plicants that are springing up in the
southern part of the State. The ap.
pointment of Hon. Taylor vinson, who
mas been mentioned, would mean the
removal Of the office to Huntington.
Most Of the revenue business comes
from the northern section of the State.
Local politicians are working for the
appointment of Chief Clerk White.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
MAYOR RESIGNS
John W. Ensign, Huntington's Execu-
tive, Quits Because of Absence
From the City.

HUNTINGTON. W. Va, Nov H.
Hon. John W. Ensign last night resign
ed as mayor OF Huntington and Jat'n
B. Stevenson, a prominent wholes IL
man, was named to succeed him Alb
sence from the city the greater part of
the time was the reason assigned by
Mayor Ensign for his resignation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
PERSONAL
n SEES. d Q, Race left last

ia si4s. i. G, Race left last
fisy Or New York to spend few
atth Pickett leaves the latter
o he week for Keyser. where
~ spend the winter WITH rela.
I'M VI r. sprsgg, who had been Ill
tn nome of her father, DR.. p. B.
len TOR several weeks. Is now in
YORK, City, She was aceompani.
by aer brother, Or. VIII Ogden.
Iss elizabeth sturgtss, Of PIT. Mar.
IN Is here on a visit to her sister,
Hal Hall
Iiss Eleanor Barr is in. of sypt ~il
eyef at her hameor Quincy s;resfI
Iiss KatharynN Stuart of clarks.
blEss e a guest ct the home OF mar
lister. Mrs. L. G, Race.
IS sIiss Mabel Powell has returned to
erGfton after a two weeks: visit with
relatives in the city.
NJ ana Mrs. H. 5. showaltar and
shteF, Miss Anna Showslter. left
ms afternoon for their h3me in Har.
istIile aftsr visit with relatives In
ne city Miss showalter has been
VISITING in Pennsylvania and Manning.
I'm
Pat Donley left yesterday for
Eaynegbarg, Pa. after few days
stsA IN the city.
Nm. ]. H. Ktnkead returned yester,
aay from a brief visit with relatives
Wheeling and MoundsvilIe.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
NATIONAL BANK CLOSED.
(Ry United press.l

MoNTTCELIA,. Ky, Nov. 17.-The
Citizens National Bank has been
closed, its cashier, Charles w. Nc
Connashy, arrested and search in
stituted for Assistant Cashier f. l.
Winfray. Mcconnaghy was taken i'm,
mediaseIy to Somerset for hearing
before U. s. Commissioner Cook. The
shortage Is estimated at $4,000. TIE
deposits are said to amount to $9o.OOn.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
Hearst at the whlte House.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l7.-WifIam
Gandolrn Hearst was caller at the
Tiiite House last night. After his Wis.
IT, which was about half an hour in
duration, he said that he had not dis.
ctssed politics with the President,
having merely paid him social call.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
L9:0z md 1903
CHIEF S a X 81 SHOWS HEc
ORD or AsFEsTs 81 VKRIo0s
CHARGES FoR SIX MONTHS.

Chief Shoemaker has prepared q
comparative report Of the police bust.
ness In the first six months Of the
year 1907 and 1908. Under no license
the city seems to be getting much be.-
ter.
November IA, 1908.
Arrests for the years 1907 and 1905:
1907.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

lecting to paint your house. ii pre.
serves it ron decay and in creases
the value Of your property. Aurora
Mixed Paint is the best paint you can
buy. An honest lead and oil paint and
wears longest. Made by The Marietta
Paint & Color Co, Marietta, Ohio.
Sold by NJ D. Christie, druggist Fair
mont, W. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
Entertalned chatterbox cIuh.

Misses Grace and Edith Pickett en-.
tertained the Chatterbox Club last
evening at their home in the Weide-
busch Flats. A delightful evening
was spent by the guests AMI tempting
Refreshments we're served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
DIED OF LOCK JAW.
(By united Press.)

AIGooNA, Pa. Nov. 17.-As re.
suit Of having his back terrible burned
.aiie asleep on steam radiator, Her.
man Turner, a negro shoe Shine"
ras seized with lock jaw and died at
a$hoapital this morning.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
BURGLARY AT HAYWOOD.

CLARKsBURG, W. Va, Nov. IL
Robbers entered the home OF E. 5.
Emory at Haywood, near shlnnston.
while the family was absent attend.
ing cnurch, and about $40 in money
was stolen. There Is no clue,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
WANTED TO BUY a HOUSE.

Mr.. Oscar Chambers aud his wife
were looking round, but no where in
the city could decent house be
found; they discovered one small cot.
tage. but it looked so old and gray,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

Something new for the home gives
fa1liIy lie a new interest-and the
atuTe ads. are, Therefore, OF Interest
q home folks.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

A sure enough turkey supper at the
NJ. E. Church On Thursday, November
18th.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
NEW pARkERseuRe CONCERN.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Nov. H.
Charters granted: Installment Real
Estate Company of Parkersburg. with
a capital stock of $125,O0O, vita 800
paid in. The lncorporators are
Charles E. Wentz, Rosabelle wentz
and f. l., Coleman. OF Petersburg
W. L. Snow. OF Pittsburg, and H. l..
Wilson, of Washington. Pa.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

The nabIt Of overlooking opportuni-
ties is the father of bad luck" Real
the ads.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

You'll be sorry If you miss that tur,
key supper at the NJ. E. Church Thurs.
day night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

1t It's advertised it's worth looking
MP"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

A want ad. Is the modern way.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14

the authorities that Ray Lamphere IS the man who murdered Mrs. Belle Guinness and her children and then set fire to the house in which were their remains and the remains of five victims of the Guinness woman and Lamphcrc. Since finding the evidence that established the wholesale mur- ders committed by the woman and her accomplicc the officers have de- voted nearly every minute to work on the case and now assert that they have sufficient evidence to warrant placing ,Lamphcrc on trial.
 Fully 15,O00 persons visited the Gun ness farm yesterday and the morbid ly curious were so persistent in their poliing about that the officers were forced to abandon their search for more bodies. Men have been eDl- ployed by the county to make q sys- tcmatic search of the entire farm and before they are through every foot of earth on the place will have been turned up from a depth of two or three feet.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Ray the Fayoritc

Washington, May 9-L. V. Ray, at present assistant district attorney of the Third judicial district of Alaska, with headquarters at Seward, is the choice of Delegate Thomas Gale for the district attOrncyship made vacant by the retirement of Judge Nathan Harlan. Delegate Gale, today, an. nOunccd that he will, on President Rooscvelts return from his vacation at Pine Knot, cndcavor to have the name of James J. Crosslcy, of Iowa, withdrawn as a candidate for the district attorncyship.
 Delegate Gale declares that he is unalterably opposed to having the place filled by any one not resident of Alaska, and it is believed here that in this opposition he has the support of large number of influential scna- tors and representatives. The feel ing is strong that under no considcra- tion will the appointment of Cross ley, if made, be confirmed by the senate.
 While Delegate Gale prefers Ray for the place, he also looks favorably upon the application of Charles Clay pool, assistant district attorney at Fairbanks, and upon that of J. M. Lattimcr, also of Fairbanks. Ray, however, appears to have the best chance of any of the Alaska appli- cants for the place, as he has strong backing aside from the influence of Delegate Gale.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
More Victims Found

La Porte, Ind, May 9-Threc more bodies have been unearthed on the farm formerly owned by Mrs. Belle Gunnea and today there are half a hundred men making thorough search for indications of other graves The disclosures so far made have caused the greatest sensation and threats of lynching Ray Lamphere, believed to be the woman's accom-. plice, are freely made. There is, however, q slight doubt as to Lam. phere's guilt but the officers are posi- tive from evidence in their possession that Mrs. Guinness had a male accom- plicc.
 With one exception, that of And rev Heldgren, none of the bodies have been identified and it is the be- lief that they are the remains of strangers to this locality. The majo- rty of the bodies give evidence that great brutality was used in accom- plishing the fiondish purpose of the woman and her partner in crime.
 From the appearance of things the bodies were kept in the cellar of the house until shallow grave aad been dug on some portion of fine farm. after which they were conveyed from the house and buried. It would have been absolutely impossible for a wo- man to have moved the bodies and it is this fact coupled with the further fact that the woman was undoubted- ly killed before her home was set on lire that leads to the positive belief that she was assisted by some man.
 The evidence indicates that the woman would meet her intended vic tims in town and would, after dark, drive with them to her farm, after seeing to it that they had provided themselves with the cash she would demand before agreeing to transfer her property to the man who expect cd to become her husband, Mrs. Gunness was a very prepossessinp woman and those who replied to her advertisements in matrimonial papers willingly acceeded to her proposals.
 Why the friends of relatives of these victims did not cndcavor to locate them Is one of the mysteries of the case. Judging from the condi- tion of the bodies some of the victims must have been killed nearly year ago.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
WOMAN MURDERS
 MANY SU|T0RS
Mrs. Belle Guinness Case Investigation Brings As-
 founding Results.

La Porte, Ind, May s-Twelve meu gave their lives to satisfy the money lust of Mrs. Belle Guinness, who at last paid a part penalty for her crimes by falling a victim to the fears of her accomplice. The bodies of Mrs. Gunness and her three children were taken, week ago, from the ruins of her home on farm few miles from here. Two days ago the bodies of five persons were found in the ruins and it was then that the authorities awoke to the fact that many murders had been committed.
 Ray Lamphere, long known as an intimate of Mrs. Guinness, was arrest ed and is being held on the suspicion that he assisted her to murder the victims of her machinations and then murdered the woman and her chil- dren as measure of self protection. Lamphere has steadfastly maintained his innocence but the officers expect to uncarth evidence that will convict him of complicity in the worst series of crimes ever committed in the country.
 From letters in possession of the authorities it is known that at least twelve men were killed after being lurcd under pretense of marriage to the home of Mrs. Gunncss. The wo- man advertised extensively in the matrimonial papers published in var ious parts of the country with the re- suit that the intended victim would pay visit to the farm. Before the woman would consent to the cerim Ony she would insist that the man deposit Sl ,O00 before she turned sshcr farm over to him. Once the money was in wOman's possession the man was murdered and his body disposed of in some way.
 This explains the finding of the rc mains of four men in the ruins of the house, but the presence there of the remains of a woman is a mystery, un- less it be that it was the body of some friend of Mrs. Gunncss and that the | same person that killed the latter woman and her children killed the l former.
 It is the belief that future disclos- urcs will prove the crimes of the Guinness woman to be more atrociOus than the famous Bender murders m- carthcd in Kansas several years ago. The entire farm is being closely scrutinizcd in an effort to locate the burial places of the woman's victims.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Mrs. Guinness May Be Alive

La Porte, Ind, May 12-Mrs. Belle l Guinness, slayer of at least one dozen men who fell victims to her wiles, may be alive.
 The officers have received word ] from Pittsburg that Conductor Ron aid recognized the woman on his train running from Pittsburg to New York. She was bound for Connecti- cut. Ronald knew the woman years ago and spoke to her but she denied ever having seen him before. At the time, he was surprized at her actions for he was positive that she recog- | nized him, and he also noticed that she seemed agitated but thought nothing of that until he learned or the crimes of which she is suspected. For several days there has in the minds of the officers been doubt as to the correctness of the belief that the Gunness woman perished in the fire which destroyed her home, and this report supports the theory of the sheriff that Mrs. Guinness and her children were not burned.
 From Christiana, Norway, the sher- fir has received message stating that Olaf Jensen,20 years old, left there two years ago to go to the Gun ness farm as the result of correspon- dence with the Gunness woman. It is feared by his relatives that he is one of the woman's victims for noth- ing has keen heard from him since he landed in New York. His relatives are ignorant of the manner by which he become aware of the existance of Mrs. Gunness.
 Two more bodies, both in bad state of decomposition have been unearth- ed on the farm. Tn neither case was Identification possible.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
WAR VETERANS
 STARvE IN AFRICA

New Westminster, E. O., May 14-- Residents of New Westminster have been apprised by friends in South Africa that large number of Boer war veterans are starving in and around Capetown and Natal. Many of these men are said to beCanadians who went to Africa when tho war started.
 The citizens of this city arc making plans to send relief to those whose cases, on investigation, prove to be desperate
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
KNIGHTS ISLAND co. ~
 WILL RESUME WORK

Seven mon departed for the proper- ties of the Knights Island Copper mining Company yesterday and VIII begin the work preparatory to sum- mer operations. The SHOW Is as yet too deep to permit of much prospect ing on tho surface of the properties but it is probable that both prospect ing and development work will he taken up in earnest next month.
 Joseph Deiringer, secretary Of she company, will go to the island In Juno to make plans for the future.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Gale Wants Alaskan

Washington, May l2--Due to the efforts of Delegate Gale of Alaska, the senate today postponed action on the nomination of James Crossley. the man named by the president to succeed Judge Nathan Harlan as dis trict attorney of the Third district of Alaska. Crossley's name was for meraly submitted to the senate while Delegate Gale was out of Washington and as the expected opposition failed to materialize tho senate was about to report favorably when Delegate Gale returned and hastily set his machin- cry of protest to work.
 Delegate Gale admits that it is his fault that the appointment came so near to being decided and says that from now on he will be right on the job until his determination to have an Alaskan appointed is realized
 Mrs. George Hazlott was passon- ,s.. Al... f.-
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Oil Tank Explodea

Albuquerque, N. M., May t4-State Manager Clark of the Continental Oil Company was instantly killed this morning by the explosion of one of the company's tanks in Deming. The tank held many thousands of gallons of oil and the flaming fluid scattered far setting several fires. The 'roporty loss will be very large.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
California For Teddy

San Francisco, May 12--Dcspite the oft repeated declarations of President Roosevelt that he will not accept a third term, the California delegates to the national republican convention will go instructed to vote for him. The state republican convention will be held in Sacramento Thursday and the delegates will in this respect act according to the desires of the people as expressed ai the primaries.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
BIG FIGHT FOR
 HARLAN'S PLACE
(Continucd from page II

that they will fight the confirmation with every weapon at their com mand. In this position they are sustained by many, senators and at present it looks extremely doubtful if the appointment receives the sanction of the senate if made.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Scotty Finds Two Bodies

Needles, Cal, May 12 Walter Scott, of Death valley fame has just arrived from that locality bringing the report of finding two bodies ff- teen miles this side of his camp. He says that the shirt on one of the bodies had the initials "W. s." work cd in the neck band.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Johnson Is Tn Control

St. Paul, May Ex-Governor John son of Minnesota, according to his managers, controls 80 per cent of the delegates to tho state democratic con. vention.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Big Reward Is Offered

Seattle, May l3-Thr Great North ern Express Company has offered d reward of 2,50O for the arrest of the train robbers who footed one of it's cars near Spokane last month. The reward, at this late date, is prompted by the fact that the company's dctcc- tivcs have been unable to obtain q single clcw despite their best efforts
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Roosevelt to Take Rest

Washington, May - President Roosevelt and his family departed to- day for Pine Knot, West Virginia, for q weeks vacation.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Strike On Mcconnell Creek

Vancouver, B. C., May l3-Pros- pcctors just in from Mcdonnell creek in the Cassiar district, report rich strikes on the creek. 4 number of prospcctors have started for the local ity and several others are preparing tO %.
The Alaska prospector., 1908-05-14
Thaw Divorce Postponed

New York, May 12-At the request of the mother of Harry Thaw action on the divorce now being sought by him has been postponed for a week. Mrs. Thaw is dcsirous of getting ad- ditional evidence as to her sons men tal condition at the time of his mar riage to Evelyn Ncsbit. This evi- dence is to come from Pittsburg.