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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
LAWYERS FOR DISCHARGED
NEGRO SOLDIER IMPATIENT

WASHINGTON. Oct. 26.--The attor-
neys for Oscar w. Reid, one of the
negro soldiers who was discharged from
the army on account of alleged partici-
patton in the Brownsville affair, en-
deavored today to have the supreme
court of the United States advance the
hearing of his case. The case was de-
cided against Reid in the United States
circuit court for the southern district
of New York.
In a statement filed with the motion
the attorneys say that 1.-The principal
matter involved is the right of the
president, arbitrarily and summarily
in time of peace. to discharge without
honor, without trial before court mar
tial or other constituted tribunal of any
sort, a duly enlisted soldier in the
regular army of the United States be-
fore his term of enlistment has expired
without proof of wrongdoing on his
part"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
Tennessee Posses Busy

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Oct. 26.-Both
Union City and Samburg, where the
soldiers are camped, were the centers
of interest today in the night rider
troubles. special term of the county
court convened at Union City, and all
of the evidence in the Reelfoot lake
case was laid before the jury. Gov
ernor Patterson was present in court.
At Samburg parties continued to scour
the country in search of men believed
to have been in some way connected
with the assassination of Captain
Rankin. More than fifty arrests of
suspects have been made.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
Five Men MISSING

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26.-Late tonight
arrangements are being made at Fort
Rosecrans to send out boat to look
for four members of the Twenty-eighth
company of coast artillery, and an
army mechanic from San Francisco.
The five men left for the Coronado
islands yesterday morning on fish
ing cruise, expecting to return last
night. They have not been seen since.
They carried food and water for only
one day. 1t is feared they have met
with some mishap. The men are Cor
poral Reynolds and Privates Blanchard.
Wyckoff and Crosby, and Mechanic
Hughes
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
LAURIER MAN DEFEATED BY =
FIVE VOTES IN VICTORIA

VICTORIA, B. c., Oct. 26.-With the
elections in three district deferred,
British Columbia returned three Con-
seryatives and one Socialist.
In Victoria the Conservatives won
a notable victory when Harry Barnard
defeated William Templeton, minister
of inland revenue, in the Laurier gov
ernment, by the narrow margin of five
votes.
hawthornthwaite, the Socialist can
didate, in the coal district of Nanaimo.
defeated Shepherd, Conservative, and
Ralph Smith, Liberal-Labor.
Vancouver elected Cowan, Conserv-
ative. The election in Yale, Cariboo,
Atlin and Kootenay have been defer
red to later dates.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
e,oamist pleads Guilty

SAN JOSE. Oct. 26.-Albert Gibson
this forenoon in the superior court
pleaded guilty to bigamy. Sentence
viii be pronounced next Friday. Glib
son was married to Eugenie l.. Slur-
vine In Oakland September 1S, 1903, by
the Rev. e. l.. Rich of the Prespy-
terrain church, and although never di-
vorced from her, was married to Grace
E. Murray in this city March 81 of
the present year by the Rev. Y. IL.
McQuiliken of the First Presbyterian
church here.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
CHICAGO Creditors Also Sue

CHICAGO, Oct. 26-Bankruptcy pro-
ceedings were begun in the United
States district court here against the
Battle Creek Food company today. The
petition asserts the liabilities to be be-
tween 100000 and $500,O0O and the as
sets 100000. The creditors who be-
gan the proceedings are as follows:
Chicago Savings Bank and Trust COM
pany, $25, 900, secured by notes; Charles
II. Fuller company, Chicago, $1S64O,
and the Stetcher lithographing conf
pany of New York, s46.111
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
Injunction Is Modified

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26.-United
States District Judge Van Fleet today
modified the injunction obtained by the
San Francisco Gas and Electric COM
pany against the county board OF
supervisors to prevent the reduction of
the gas rate from 81 to S5 cents, so as
to permit the company to collect al
higher rate, the excess, however, to be
deposited subject to the order of the
court, pending the final determination
Of the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
JURY IN CASE OF LODI
PUBLISHER DISCHARGED

STOCKTON, Oct. 26-The jury in
the arson case against Dilse Hopkins,
former publisher of the Lodi Herald,
tonight reported, a disagreement and
was discharged.
A printer named Heigenmeister, who
was employed in the office when 1t
was destroyed by fire a year ago, was
recently convicted on the same charge
and he testified in the case that he
set the fire for Hopkins to recover the
insurance money, admitting he testi-
fed falsely before the grand jury and
in his own trial
The defense was that Hopkins had
no interest in burning the office. The
Jury stood nine to three for conviction,
but they refuse to disclose the vote.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
Nav Pension Federal Employees

CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-Retirement leg
islation and pension for retired super
annuated federal employees were dis
cussed Yesterday at a meeting of the
Civil Service Retirement association
Nearly 200 Chicago federal employees
voiced their sentiments in favor of re-
tirement legislation annuities. The
Gillett bill now pending in congress
was favored by a majority OF the
speakers, though several suggested
amendments to the bill in the interest
of employees who are now nearly OF
retirement age.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
Bell and Phelan Busy

STOCKTON, Oct. 26.-Theodore Bell
and James d. Phelan and local speak
ers addressed large meeting here to-
night on the whirlwind tour of the
state which was started at Red Bluff
this morning. Bell spoke in Lodi this
afternoon and came into Stockton in
time to close the meeting. The special
train leaves here tomorrow morning
for a meeting at S:45 at Modesto
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
Nenrn Cut hx Glass

Clyde Baker, "a years old, negro
alter living at the Bently hotel on
East First street, was severely cut
when large plate glass window at
the Acme cafe, 236 South Alameda
street, was shattered by two men
lighting and falling against the glass.
Police Surgeon Wright, removed a
large piece of glass from deep wound
on the left jaw. Baker will recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
.W.C.T.U. ASKS
SOCIETY TO BAR
LEECHES OF VICE
STRONG RESOLUTIONS PASSED
IN DENVER
SINGLE STANDARD OF MORALS
ALSO is URGED
Equal Suffrage, Complete Prohibition
and Abolition Of White Slave
Traffic Are De-
nanded
LEI Associated press.1

DENVER, Colo, Oct. 26.-The ses-
sions of the thirty-f1fth annual con-
vention of the w. c. T. U. were given
over today to the adoption of reports
and resolutions.
The resolutions reaffirm unfaltering
belief in total abstinence from the use
of alcoholic liquors and pledge un-
Welding effort in extending this belief.
They declare that prohibition is the
only means of wiping out effectually
the traffic in intoxicating liquors and
demand a prohibitional constitutional
amendment providing for prohibition.
A continuation of agitation for the
enactment of laws that will give Ito
women equal suffrage with men is
pledged.
The resolution further insists upon
a single standard of morals for men
and women, and deplores the existence
of the so-called white slave traffic, as
well as the system known as the seq
regation and fining of vice."
4. Demand is made that those who rent
property for vicious purposes be os-
traclsed by society, as well as pun
ished by law.
Congressional Inactivity
Regret is expressed for "the con-
tinual inaction by congress on the Lit
tlef1eld bill" which was designed to
protect prohibition territory against
the encroachment of the liquor traffic
through interstate commerce, and de-
mand is made that the issuance or IN
'ternal revenue tax receipts In all pro-
hibition territories be discontinued.
The legislatures of the various states
are asked to memorialize congress to
secure prohibition for the District OF
Columbia.
Demands are made for a national
commission to investigate the effects
of the liquor traffic upon the moral
and industrial affairs of the nation.
and for an amendment to the feoeral
constitution prohibiting polygamy in
all sections under the jurisdiction OF
the United States.
League Is Attacked
The resolutions protest against the
use of the national flag as an emblem
by he Personal Liberty league" be-
cause this league Stands for the sa-
LOOM" advocates the reading of the
Bible without comment in the public
schools; indorses the juvenile court.
and criticises the license system in
the Panama zone.
In her report on franchises, Miss
Maude McIlvain Sanders of Colorado
states that nineteen states are plan
ming suffrage campaign for the COM
ing year. The most encouraging re-
ports, she says. were coming from Cali
fornia, Ohio, Nebraska, Indiana, Maine,
New Jersey and West Virginia
Miss Leila Sewell of Massachusetts,
superintendent of the National Flower
mission, reported that during the year
1851, ,740 bouquets had been distributed.
BY resolution, November was named
as a day of special thanksgiving for
past victories and earnest prayers for
the success of prohibition November 8.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
Nem clearlnu House OFFICERS

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26.-The CEN
trail board of the clearing house assoc
Citations of California met today in this
city and formally organized by elect
ing the following officers; President,
c. X. Mcintosh of San francisco; vice
president, J. e. Fishbourne of Los An
geles; secretary, C. Il. Woodside of
Los Angeles. After the adoption of a
constitution and general discussion
of banking matters, an adjournment
was taken. subject to the call.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
Hold Services for Moody

CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-With sun
rise" service, friends of the late Dwight
l.. Moody from many parts of the
country today at Moody institute be-
gan a weeks exercises in memory of
the noted evangelist. Reminiscent lee
lures and songs will be feature each
day Among those who have arrived
are w. r. Moody son and biographer
of the preacher and the Rev. j. II.
Hardwood of California.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
Thieves Enter During Absence

While r. Bornos, 1899 Woodlawn
avenue, was absent from his home last
night, thieves entered the house and
stole s98 in money. A quantity of sill
verware was wrapped up and left on
the floor. 1t is supposed the burglars
became frightened and left the loot.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
Liberals, Victory Decisive

ST. JOHNS, N. B., Oct. 26.-The
Liberals won a decisive victory in New
Brunswick today, electing ten, and pos
sibly eleven, members of parliament
out of delegation of thirteen. In the
house the Liberals had eight members
from this province and the Conserva-
tives five.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
Holds Inauest over Boy

Accidentally drowned was the
verdict of the coroner's jury which
yesterday afternoon held an inquest at
Pierce Bros morgue over the body Of
' ,ctor I.emar. aged 10 years, who met
his death in Bimini Baths plunge Sat-
urday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-27
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money IL it fails TO cure
E. W. GROVES signature Is on each box. 25c
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27

l+fee ALWAYS we'll snnnIIed with shal-
lo,r sonhjst,v which "a distributed on
aba,,ow so,l and often nrodpces an
ohnnJart harvest
II has heen asserted that one Of the
n,os+ uncommon things IN tbe world Is
coy,ron sense though that remark
sooms to he TOO stron civ tainted with
,,nsstm,sm ANYWAY those that are
rrst IN craft erst IN cali and frst IN.
tho hearts ~ boodlers should not he
,,,aced in once bv the voters Of this
conntrv
A4o. al, 70 saiJ nerbons tho mem.
hers of our 7 ep,slatnre have as much
foj+b IN tho neonle ~ this state as
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
PROTEST AGAINST
naval PROGRAM

NEW YORK, FEB. 27.-statIng that
they view with alarm and regret the
growing military epirit, as expressed
in recent books and articles by promi-
nent men and sudden advocacy Of a
great navy by Captain Hobson, Prost-
dent Pritchett, Captain Mahan and
Others" thousands of prominent New
Workers. have aflxed their signatures
to congressional petition circulated
by the Peace Society, of New York.
The demand, for new battleshlps is de-
nounced as extravagant, Among the
signers are Andrew Carnegie, Bishop
Henry c. Potter, Bishop David Il.
Greer, DR.. Newell Dwight Hills and
the Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst.
The petition of the clergymen is as
follows:
"To the Representatives and Senator'S
in Congress:
1--WE, the Undersigned clergymen OF
New York City, voicing, as we believe,
the sentiments of many Thousands of
American citizens, earnestly protest
against the extray agant demand for
an addition Of over $60,OOO,OQo in the
form Of four new battleships, cruisers,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
Birthday Party.

A delightful birthday party was Civ
en- as surprise to Miss Florence Lee
Google, daughter of Nj. and Mrs.
chas. H. Google, on Morgantown ave
nue. yesterday evening, in celebration
OF her seventh birthday. Music, games
and refreshments were INDUCED in and
a very pleasant time was spent by
herself and companions. Those pres
emit were, Elizabeth Aiiens. Catherine
Cox. Mary Kelly, Marguerite Bone.
Daisy Bone, Marguerite Google, Mil
dred Google, Beryl Harr and Prudent
McShane.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27

ETC., to the naval budget Of u.
'inasmuch as no danger ttreatsiS ~
country not known last Aprii
President Roosevelt told Tie
we are no longer enlatgirg ri W.
We are simply keeping II
strength. The addition of oaa iEe
ship a year barely enable rs . iFe
good the units which become 81 e
"slxty:hve per cent of ne
income is now expended on var l
and present. The increase 81 o1y as
al budget has recently been s.
the French Assembly as i reasus lng
increasing its own; is largely Is s
sible for the increase of an
among Asiatic nations; ami
nigh certain to retardt thai rex
in the ornaments otthe NeEl1 Ct
which we have 50 long been
"The growing disconteht
out the world at the appalltnf
OF waste OF national sesouFrea
be needed. We feel That this
is the more necessary inasni1e
there are various new and ese
methods now available for
friendship and ~
settling dimculties. which
demands seem to ignore
20 ~ Il i .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
Rirthdav Anniversary.


Miss Helen and Miss Mary Shaw.
the daughters of Mr.. and Mrs, A. e.
Shaw, entertained large number of
their friends yesterday afternoon at
the Manley Hotel. The occasion was
the eleventh birthday anniversary of
Miss Helen and the guests celebrated
the event in delightful manner.
The hotel parlors and banquet hall
were utilized for the entertainment
of the guests and games and music
were the diversion of the afternoon.
Tempting refreshments were served
and pretty souvenirs presented each
guest. The guests we're Misses Luz
cile and Katharine Ruckman, Gene
We've Raymond. Virginia Cook, Doro-
othy Gibbs. Jean Billingslea, Annie
Cornell, Mary Frances Hartley Mil.
bred Raymond Edith Hartman, Amy
Williams. Gazelle Smith. Susan Ar
nett. Irene Barnes. Frances Ward.
Lena Brook, Mary Wise, Meryl Holt,
Lena and Lala Hunsaker. Ruth Flem-
ing, Mabel Miller. Helen Yost, Katha-
leen Ford. Florence Hawker. Bernard
Anett, Clark Shaw, Rufas Yost, Rob
ert futile, Kearsley Hartley and Paul
Billingslea.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
FROM moNoNeALlA COUNTY

Hezekiah Barrackman. of Behler, is
seriously i'll.
Mrs. E. N. Kerns is at Morgantown
receiving treatment for a diseased
knee.
Plus Litsinger. of Behler, will OFFER
for sale his personal property March
the seventh.
Rev. Ellis. Of Core, will preach at
Hagans next Saturday and Sunday.
The many friends and relatives Of
Mrs. David Hlbbs. of Independence.
w. Va, were panied to hear Tuesday
that she had reached the end Of life's
Journey. She was the daughter of
Benjamin McCurdy and was born and
raised at McCurdysville. Many years
CT her life were spent in South Da-
kota.
1t was Lord Byron, we believe, who
said Gen. Washington was tyrant
tanner and George did subdue several
tyrants and their sin soaked schemes.
However, tyrants are not entirely ex-
tinct yet and there is plenty Of work
for the followers OF washington to per-
form. When soulless combines and
pompous politicians endeayor to
thwart the viii Of the people at com
MENTIONS and elections they should be
tanned Thoroughly and rapidly The
cumming. gum shoe political tyrant
al niwa " on stte lookout Tor opp6rtun,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
MCFARLAND AND WALSH.
NV & w press Association.)

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 27.-An un-
usually interesting battle is promised
san Francisco fans when Packy Nc
Farland and Fred Walsh meet in a
twenty round contest tomorrow night.
The weight will be 1873 pounds at 3
o'clock. The Englishman recently de-
feated Maurice sayres, and was de-
priyed ofwhat was declared to be a
well.earned victory over Charley
Neary at Milwaukee, and many San
Francisco sports will back him to beat
the Chicago lad.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
Abduction
POLICE LOOKING FoR BOY oRMs.
BY WHO TOOK CHILDREN
FROM HIS WIFE.

sTEUBENVILLE, Feb. 27.-The po-
lice are looking for Roy ormsby, who is
alleged to have gone from this city to
the home of his wife in Follansbee.
the little mill town across the river in
West Virginia and kidnapped two
small children belonging to the couple
and escaped to this city.
According to the story of Mrs. orms-
by she was forced to leave her hus,
band about nine months ago because
Of his refusal to support her and the
children. She said he has been drunk
for the past two years and did not
contribute to the support Of his family.
AZ feared that he would steal the
children and he sent me warning some
time ago that he would do It, said
Mrs. ormsby. "I1e told me that he
would catch the little ones while they
we're going to and from school. When
heard that did not allow the chill.
dren to attend school. but kept them
at home where could safely guard
them. Yesterday had occasion 10
leave the house for short time and
during my absence my husband groke
into the house and took the children
away with him. He has sister living
in steubenville and also one in Pitts
burg. I am afraid he has taken them
to Pittsburg."
The children, boy and girlt arc
aged eight and three years.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
Col. eryan's illustrated Book of rrav.

The success of Col. Bryan's new
book, The Old World and Its Ways"
gives striking testimony to his hold
on the popular mind. 1t recounts and
profusely illustrates his recent jour.
ney around the world. 1t has been
issued five months. and we are advised
that In that shot period, four large
editions agregatins 1900 copies have
been called for. The reports of agents
which have been submitted to us
would indicate that the demand for 1t
Is well nigh spontaneous and unIver.
sal-that it exceeds that for any 9th.
er book published for the subscrip
ton trade since the period OF Grants
Memoirs" Col Brvan's book with like
success depends Upon no sympathetic
element for its strength. But it has
on the part of the people the endur'
ing feeling of personal confidence in
the great moral und Intellectual In.
|tegrity of its author.
It has an equally pronounced admir-
alton for his brilliant abilities, and
the untiring energy that enabled him
to cover the world in his noted tour
and to photograph and describe 1t In
his inimitable way. Without official
place Col. Bryan is everywhere re.
garded, at home and abroad, as a VI.
tai force in American affairs. AS a
student of men and OF government
and of governmental conditions, his
observations and conclusions profound.
ly interest the people. Hence the
great sale of his book, descriptive Of
men and things seen during his noted
tour around the world and through
the Nations. It is Vitalized by 251 ar.
tlstic engravinngs. from photographs
taken by him or under his supervi
sion. representing men, places and
things that interested him and that
specially interest every American
reader. 1t is most unique presenta
ton of wonderfully interesting jour
ney that has caught the attention Of
the people. and met with great de-
mand. 1t is sold only through solicit.
ing agents.
The Thompson Publishing Compa'
ny st. Louis, Mo-. are the fortunate
publishers. They advertise for agents
in another column Of this issue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27

We could send you thousands of ties.
timonials from people restored to
health by HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. No other remedy SO effective
and sure. $50, Tea or Tablets.-south
Side Pharmacy:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
Police Court
SEVERAL CASES WERE BEFORE
THE MAYOR THIS
MORNING,

Police court was larger this morn.
ing than it has been for some time.
Paddy o'Brien was the first prisoner
to take the chair. He was charged
with fighting. He got nine dollars.
Charles Hatfield was a plain drunk
who thought six dollars an excessive
fine.
Ira Henderson. of gum boot fame,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
MIG Rndle EntertaLns.

Miss Lillian Redic entertained .
number OF friends last evening at her
home on Fourth street. The guests
we're Misses Margaret and Rose Ken
nedy, Esta Crowl. Dena knight.
Messrs. Ed Kennedy. Roscoe Reeves.
James Kennedy. John Mckinney and
George Patton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
.Iuvenile pepartment Meeting.

The monthly meeting of the Juvenile
Department Of the woman's Club will
be held ON Friday afternoon at the
Library Parlor at half after three
O'Clock. The programme will be one
Of interest and good attendance is
expected.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27

was arrested for lighting. Fined nine
dollars. =
John Sullivan was fined nine dollars
for refusing to assist Officer Hess
make an arrest.
Clarence ozmon was a plain drunk
that paid six dollars for his fun.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27
Z.
For MRS. Arnett.

Mrs. j. W. Peppers VIII entertain
a nunber Of her friends Thursday e
her home, complimentary to her moth
er, Mrs. w. q. Arnett, of Falrmont.
who is her guest-Parkersburg senti-
mel.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27

Cosmetics, injure the complexion
The highest types OF complexion beau
ty comes through the blood. Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea makes rich,
red blood, gives you that clear, heal
thy complexion, which will wash but
not rub off. S5c, Tea or Tablets
South Side Pharmacy.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-27


Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Tough Entertain.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Tough enter
tanned with a dinner and theater
party last night in honor of Mrs. w.
P. Baird. the guest of Mrs. c. Ed
mund Neil. The Lough home on
Wiley street was decorated with cut
flowers carrying out the color scheme
of straw and lavender. The hand
painted place cards and the elaborate
menu also emphasized these tints.
after the production of MRS Wigs
of the Cabbage Patch" the party re-
turned to the house where the thea
ter supper was served.-Morgantown
New Dominion.
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MAIN STREET.

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