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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
OFFICIAL CALL
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appointed or elected. No proxies shall
be appointed or admitted to the con-
yentlon. The delegates present from
each county shall cast the whole vote
OF the bounty.
The name and postOtlce address OF
each delegate must be certified to the
secretary Of the Republican State Com
mittee, at Clarksburg at least ten
days before the date Of the meeting
of the convention.
All notices OF contests and all state
ments, evidence. etc., relating thereto,
printed or typewriter, must be sent
to the secretary of said committee at
least ten days before the meeting OF
the convention. The Republican coun-
ty committee OF each county will
cause to be held after at least thirty
1907 days notice. published IN all par
ty papers in the county II possible. a
primary election, conventions or 9TH
er proper meetings. for the election
OF delegates to said convention IN
which all Republican voters. and all
other voters regardless Of former polit-
ical associations. who believe in the
policies and principles Of the Republi.
can party are earnestly requested to
participate. No meeting of a county
committee to can county convention
or primary election shall be held with
out at least ten (1o) days published
notice of such meeting Of the. commit
tee.
H. C. WOODWARD. Chairman.
Postohice, Spencer. W. Va.
VIRGIL L. HIGHLAND, Secretary.
Postofice. Clarksburg, W. Va.
February 3. 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
Band Concert Tonight.

The following is the programme tc
be rendered this evening at the Nor
mai Auditorium by the First Regiment
band, assisted by local talent:
l. March. Washington Grays,'
GrafuTla.
2. overture. William Tell Ros'
SIM.
8. Vocal Solo. Hearts Delight,
Gilchrist-Mr. John H. Rock, Jr.
(a) sextette from Lucia. Donizet
ti-Messrs. Mclaughlin, Arlet Harm
Rassart, woo1ard, Kneisel, Jackson.
% Song for Trombone, Some.
where Harris-Mr. Herbert Wool
ard
5. ta) A Musical Relish. pickles
and Peppers" Shepard.
q, March. "West Virginia" Omen.
6. Reading, THE Fiddle Told"
Dromgoole-Miss Mayne Ware.
:. Selection. "The Merry Widow"
Lehar.
S. Grand Fantasia. Tone Pictures =
Bendix.
10. Kinsey Quartette. Messrs. Kin.
sey, johnson. Faust, Randall.
IL Waltz, "Espana," waldteufel.
12. Star spangled Banner
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
D clare Charges
Be dIess
q COMMITTEE or TRUSTEES OF
sET4hRX COLLEGE COM;
MEMps DR. cRAMsLETT.

WHEELING. Feb. IA committee
o the. trustees OF Bethany college has
n5ade-atr Investigation of the charges
made BY certain students against
president ,cramblett, and has COM
Bletely exonerated the latter. DR..
CIamblett. is warmly commended. the
Students who tried to ahumiliate him
are denounced. and the faculty is up
held in It's course in dealing with re-
cent troubles at the institution. The
committee consisted of George H. An.
derson. Cadwallader Evans and NJ. M.
Cochran. Their report addressed to
the faculty and students of Bethany
college, under date of February 5th,
lis as follows:
The undersigned members of the
executive committee of the college
having, been requested by said COM
mittee andsb you to investigate the
charges made. by certain OF the stu
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
dents against President cramblett
Ia The following, renort:

dents against President cramblett
make the following report:
!. That we have this day visited the
college, and made an exhaustive In
restigation. giving all complainants
the fullest opportunity to be heard;
that we find the complaints or charg'
es made against President Cramblett
to be utterly groundless, and without
any foundation in fact whatsoever.
We commend President cramblett
for his magnificent work for the col
lege and certify our faith in him as a
man of high character and strict integ'
rity.
That we denOunce in unmeasured
forms the recent attempt on the part
of a portion OF the students to fumili'
ate the president by their disorherly
acts on the college campus on January
20. 1908.
That We approve the action of the
faculty thus far taken in the matter OF
dealing with the offenders, and leave
the whole matter in the hands Of the
said faculty for final action and ad
justment
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
Southern Mob
Hangs 4 White
CHANGE FROM USUAL SELECTION
OF LYNcHINe VICTIMS
DOWN SOUTH.

GAINESVILLE, Fla, Feb. Jack
Long. white man. was lynched near
Sewberry. a small mining town near
here yesterday. Long was accused Of
the murder OF Elias sapp, prominent
farmer, and was taken from the town
jail by a crowd of 200 men, carried to
the scene of the crime and hanged to
a tree.
Excitement in Newberry is at fever
heat. and the citizens Of the town are
armed. 1t is feared that there may be
further trouble. and it is SAID another
lynching is threatened.
According to the police. Longs
brother was killed by one Of the sapp
family, who has never been captured.
This is believed to have given rise to
the trouble which eliminated yester-
day IN Longs death.
Another white man named Kean.
who was arrested in connection with
the murder, was spirited away by the
police in time to prevent further VIC
lence.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
Labor Message
president HAS ONE IN PREPA
RATION URGING ADDITION
Al LEGISLATION.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. q
President Roosevelt has in preparation
message to Congress dealing e1'
clusiyaly with labor. He will again
propose the passage OF labor laws
which will not be open to the danger
OF being declared unconstitutional bJ
the Supreme Court.
Samuel Gompers and other labor
leaders are disappointed and uneasy
over the recent reverses sustained by
labor in the courts. The President is
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
Married Last Evening.

Mr.. Porter Brent Swearingen and
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Grove, both of
this city. were united in marriage last
evening at the home OF the bride on
Pierpont avenue. Rev. H. G. Stoetzer,
of the First Presbyterian church. Off.
ciating. Several friends witnessed
the ceremony and congratulations
were showered upon the couple. Mrs.
Swearingen is one of the best known
women in the city and Mr.. Swearln-
gen is one of the best known men in
the county. holding. the position us
county assessor. Their many. friends
extend congratulations and best wish
es
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
Compliment to Miss Mckinney.

The BALTIMORE Sun gives the follow
ing complimentary notice of the work
OF Miss Nola Mckinney exhibited at
the Charcoal Art Club exhibit:
Miss Nola Mckinney. of Fairmont
w. Va, who has been affiliated with
the club for years. shows a sketch of
the old copper mines at Mount Wash
ington which is full of color-harmonies
and pleasing perspective. Her studies
of water scenes produce quiet feel
ing, showing rich color blending with
grayness. giving excellent quality to
the work"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
No.Iss Of AppIIeatIon "a TraaaIs
Liquor License

Notice is hereby given. that 81
plicaton for the transfer Of 8 ilguoE
license from John Merriaeld . sIls
l.. Fletcher to carry on the huain
of selling. Offering for sale, q recall.
splrltuous liquors. wines, pors ~
and beer and drinks OF lilSs nltat
the Merrihelf Hotel, in the First
of the City of Fairmont WA hsa
been filed with the city CLERK e az
city.
Given under by hand In my
in said city. this LIST day q
1908
". 8. BI1AC
City cler
Feb. I, II. 81. rs,
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COLD WATER WOKE THEM,
Floods invade Many Homes In the
Vicinity of Wheeling.

WHEELING, Feb. 7.-Ice gorges in
small streams have caused consldera,
BILE damage and loss of life in this vi.
cinity during the last "a hours. A
gorge formed in Short Creek last night
near Dillonvale. and while the resi-,
dents we're sleeping the water invaded
IS homes. Many were not awakened
until the cold water touched their bod.
les. and they fed in their night cloth
ing. Margaret Culture, aged FIVE
months, was drowned.
Wheeling Creek gorged at Fulton,
just east of this city, and the lowlands
overilowed for more than a mile back
of the gorge. Water entered the cell
lars and first floors of many fashiona-
BILE residences.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
LEAP YEAR GIRLS QUICK WORK
Proposed and Accepted First Day, is
Now Married. n

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. Miss
Louisa NJ. Hahn led to the altar OF the
Mount Airy Methodist Episcopal
Church yesterday j. Horace Laucks,
of Germantown. Miss Hahn on New
Years day. 10 hours after she became
acquainted with Laucks. said to him:
Il like you very much. Let us get
married. suggest you take time to
think it over. say. until tomorrow"
Laucks made up his mind within
four hours.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07

and beer, and drinks like mature
the Commercial Hotel. In The I'm
ward of the City of Fairmont W
has been filed with tlie City Clerk
said city.
Given under by hand in my 81
in said city. this 1st day Of Fsbsuass.
1905,
w. s. BI1A
Feb.7, IL, 81, Is.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
EntertaIned EmbroIdery cIub.

Mrs. Robert Smith was hostess to
the Embroidery Club on Thursday aft
ernoon at her home. The meeting was
opened by singing hymn and prayer
was offered by Mrs. Blue. The guests
present were Mrs. Allen. Mrs. Minor,
Mrs. Black. Mrs. Lewis. Mrs. Collins,
Mrs. Harris and the hostess.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
Notice Of stockhoIders' Meeting

The stockholders OF the Mononga.
hela Packing and Manufacturing Com
pany will meet at the law office of H.
C. Deshlelds, in the Trust Company
Buildin Fairmont, w. Va. on satur'
day, February Sth, 1908.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
Euneral Of LAC Child.

This afternoon at the parents home
at Highland Terrace. funeral services
were conducted over the remains Of
little Pauline Pearl Hawkins, whose
death occurred on Wednesday. Rev.
". C. Broomfeld conducted the SER
vices and interment was made in the
old Fairmont Cemetery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
aft To Speak
WILL COVER ALL THE PREs1
DENTS POINTS IN SPEECH
AT KANSAS CITY.

WASHINGTON. D. c. Feb. Sec
rotary Taft said yesterday that he
would make his FIRST eGmment ON the
Presidents message at Kansas CITY
next Monday.
81 begin there a series ofespeeches.-
said the secretary. land in these
speeches 1t is quite likely that I sham
cover all the points made by the Pres.
ident."
Secretary Taft will leave Washing.
ton for Kansas City Saturday after.
noon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
Entertained Il. Q. c.

Mrs. Fred Fleming and Miss Flor.
ence Arnett entertained the H. o. G.
Club last evening at the home of the
former on Main street. There was a
large attendance OF the members and
a delightful evening was spent. A
tempting course of refreshments was
served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
child Dead at Mononaah.

The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. F. Groves died to-day at the par
ent"s home at Monongah. Funeral ser
vices will be conducted tomorrow and
the remains laid to rest in the Monon-
gah cemetery. Undertaken Cunning
ham in charge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
Exchanae postpe. =.

The exchange which was announced
to be held on Saturday morning at the
First NJ. E. Church by the woman's
Foreign Missionary society, has been
postponed until next Saturday, the
18th, on account OF the death of Mrs.
Laura Means, whose funeral will be
held on Saturday morning in the
church.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07

ind efstood 10 have in centeFnll iaSlql,
Ike sending b * many nes ges 81
may be nsesied TO sir Cong ess M to
the necesstty u doing something for
tabor. :.
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Woman's Club Meets.

The regular meeting Of the Woman's
club is being held this afternoon at
the public Library building. The Do
nestle science department Of the club
is in charge of the programme.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
Notice of Application for Transfe
Liquor License.

Notice Is hereby given that an ap.
plication for the transfer of liquor
license from Thomas Madden to t.
H. Kimmel. TO carry on the business
of selling. offering for sale, at retail.
spirituous liquors. wines, porter, ale
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07

Finest lot of valentines in the city
at chilson's. est
Nothing prettier than7a barrette for
q valentine. Scott has them. Y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07

Valentine post cardsi Well. come
in and see. cHlLsoN's. est
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07

Miss Elizabeth Gallihue Is the guest
Of Miss Corhelia Basel at Clarksburg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07
WANTED

'WANTED-Gfl for geOeral house
work. Good wages and SMALL family.
Apply 511 Bencnd avenue.
NVANVEp-salesiady for retail store.
Reference required. Apply between
S and $3.50 p. m. Friday. IN" this
eflce.
WANTEo-Lady caavassers. Good
money. Apply between a. m. and
p. M, 1oS Easement Yost Bldg)
Fairmont avenue.
WaNTE0-To rent, small farm, 8 or
10 acres. must be reasonable. Address
w. p, COL Talbot ST., Fairmont.
W4NTg6@Iady repfese6td1I1e to an;
point agents and look after our inter-
est. Salary and commission. Perma-
nent If work is satisfactory. We are
reliable and old established corpora
tion. F. o. Balch, Pres. Chicago. Ct
WANTED-Boarders and roomers at
402 Quincy street. II
7WANTE0-A good cook. Wages, s.
per week. No washing or ironing. For
Information call at the West virginian
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-07

1000 IS and soc books at 1Oc each:
61st CHILsoN's.
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See our line of Valentines before
you buy. cHILsoN's. 6-st
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Feb. I, Il. 81, IS,
The Dickinson press., 1908-04-11

At the regular meeting Of the Rebe.
kahs held in Odd Fellows hall, Thursday
evening, three candidates were initiated.
The initiation was followed by a dance
and all report a good time.
The office of yardmaster changed from
the old telegraph building to the new de-
pot, Monday, and the t~rainmaster's head
quarters were transferred on the follow
ing day.
H. A: Hogue. a real estate man located
in Darlington, was a business visitor in
the city the first of the week. Mr..
Hogue belongs to the stalwafts and is a
candidate for the office of sheriff in Fos-
ter county.
T. w. Stiles came in from the Scran-
ton mines Monday. He reports that a
directory will be needed in the new CITY
before many years. Mr.. Stiles saws that,
with the coal and brick industries in the
new town and the excellent farming terri
tory surrounding, Scranton is bound to be
the best town between the two rivers.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineer's ball will be the first social event
after Easter. The committees have
looked after every detail and the arrange
ments are nearly completed. The
amount of work necessary to make the
ball a social success is surprising but
those who attend the function at the Ar
mory. Monday evening, April 20, will
plainly see that somebody has been busy.
The ladies of St. Patrick's church will
serve the supper at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Pat Mckinley. Could you ask for
anything better?
The Dickinson press., 1908-04-11

ter ending March 3Ist, 1908, was received,
and after having been approved by the
states attorney, was approved by the
board and the expense therein contained
was ordered paid by warrant.
The quarterly report of A. p. Folsom,
justice Of the peace, for the quarter en-.
ding March 3Ist, 1908, was received and
after having been approved by the states
attorney, was approved by the board and
the expense account ordered paid by
warrant.
The following agreement was duly ex-
ecuted, to.wit:
"This Agreement, made by and be-
tween the county commissioners of Stark
county, parties of the first part, and G.
A. Perkins. M. D., party of the second
part,
Witnesseth, that the party of the Sc
cond part agrees to provide medical and
surgical care including medicines, sur
gical dressings, etc. for all the resident
and transient paupers of Stark county
during the year 1908;
1t is agreed and understood that the
parties of the first part shall provide
suitable hospital care for all patients that
may require it.
For the above services. the party of
the second part is to receive three hum
bred and sixty dollars 1890 oo), the same
to be paid in four equal quarterly INSTALL
ments.
1t is Further Agreed, that the party of
the second part will not be responsible
for services rendered by any other ply
stefan in his absence, unless absent for
more than four days at any time.
Dated January list, 1908.
(Signed) DIV. MCKENZIE,
Chairman.
FRED KoEsEL.
ANDREW JOPP.
GEO. A. PERKINS, M. D.
Witness
]. S. WHITE, County Auditor.
The following is a list of places of
sale for chattels for the ensuing year, to-
wit: I@E, .
Dickinson, front door, at courst house;
Richardson, front door village hall; and
also at any public place in the towns of
Taylor,
Gladstone and
Belield.
On motion the board adjourned to
April goth, 1908.
]. S. WHITE, County Auditor.
The Dickinson press., 1908-04-11
LOCAL NEWS.

J. "A. Dawson has accepted a position
with Messrs. Quinlivan & Lytle.
Ed. Oelkers came in from Bowman,
Tuesday, making the trip via Terry.
Otto Phillips, who lives IL miles south.
was in for supplies the first of the week,
Money to loan on real estate.
Everett Real Estate & Loan Co., Dick
inson, N. D. 2-1-tf
The Brown Dairy is now prepared to
furnish all patrons with milk and cream.
Phone I25 l.. I2-7-tt
The famous Richardson's Superla-
tive carpets are sold here only by O.
Frankent erg. 5-1o-tf-
Suitable Reward-WM be paid for
return OF $500 in notes given in favor Of
J. L. McCutchan. 3-28-3t
The Northwestern Building Co., Dick.
inson, does general contracting. Have
them figure on your job. 1-5-tf
Nicely furnished rooms and board at
the Brislin house on Wales street; also
good barn for rent. Mrs. J. B. Walsh.
1-11-tf
Richardson's rugs are beauty spots.
AASy VA ACIP " AOIAAAou yOuA lOOAA
artistically. Sold byO. B. Frankenberg
5-26-tf
Art squares are ingram carpets woven
in n piece. We are showing new
patterns in the Richardson quality. O.
B. Frankenberg. 5-26-tf
Get estimates from A. Berg, the dec.
orator and sign man. Artistic and up.
to-date work, Office Northwestern Build
ing Co. Telephone so-2. 3-16-tf
Don't forget that spring will soon be
here, now is the time to get your black.
smithing done. F. w. Turner lie in
better shape than ever before to do this
work. I-II.tf
You will have no trouble with your
watches. and clocks if you have them re-
paired by Angliss, the ~jeweler at Geo.
Drenkel's. Line of fine jewelry, clocks,
etc., in stock. 4-4-2p
Joe Vassar, who recently located near
Oakdale, was in for supplies the first of
the week. Mr.. Vassar is putting up his
buildings and expects to install his brick
plant a little later.
The Dickinson press., 1908-04-11
OFFICIAL
Proceedings of the Board of Commits.
sioners Of Stark County, n. D.

Dickinson, N. D., Apri il s. 1908,
The board convened on the above date
in regular session; present D. w. Nc
Kenzie and A. Jopp.
Voting place was on motion changed
from school house No. 3 to school house
No. l., near ]. P. Junger's residence, in
precinct Hungary.
On motion official bond of Henry Kits,
justice of the peace, in the sum Of 500
with r. c. Davis and R. Colwell as surf.
filed.
Fred ]. Dickinson appeared before the
board relative to taxes for the year 1907
on lot II, block 10, Gladstone. The i'm
provements assessed against said lot for
said year was $4,000, which Mr.. Dickin-
son claimed was excessive and unjust, in
excepting a pump house. Mr.. Jopp YER
flied this statement and on motion the
auditor was instructed to issue a refund
order for $3.50 to the said Dickinson,
amount paid in excess on said lot for said
year.
On motion the following bills. were al
lowed and ordered paid by warrant, viz:
The Post, stationery $3.50
Cora Walton, clerk in Register of
:. Deeds office. .....:....:....... 5000
Mckenzie & Jones, flour for. pau
per Ehli NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $40
Frank X. Wanner, primary cleo
/. ton Observation-Disclosures. $500
The Herald, acknowledgements. 100
Dickinson Meat & Grocery Co., 5
supplies for pest. house ......... 1896
Walker Bros. & Hardy, stationary o2.62
Walker Bros. &, Hardy, blank
books and stationary. 46.55
M. L. Ayers, printing ......:.... 1900
John Riessbeck, postage, etc.,. s 70
John Riessbeck, commission on
collections, unorg.. 21s.o5
John Dolwig, clerk %treasurer's Of
nee 57.7C
Benzie Drug Co., glass and station
$685.
John Riessbecky drawing jury..... 2.oc
Martin We've, rent of house for
John Wilhelm, pauper for two
months. Observation-Disclosures. Goo
| Dickinson Meat & Grocery Co.,
goods end merchandise for pau
pers, John Ehli, John Wilhelm
and John Anderson 22.4e
D. w. Mckenzie, per diem and
mileage 37.2e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-04
TO REGULATE TRUSTS
HEARING ON THE CIVIC FED.
GRAFTON BILL.

Arguments for and against the proposed
amendments to the Sherman antitrust
law recently introduced by Representa-
tive Hepburn on behalf Of the National
Civic Federation were heard today by a
subcommittee of the 10 use committee on
the Judiciary Of wi-ch Representative
Littlefield Of Maine is chairman. Seth
Low of New York headed the delegation
that appeared for the measure. 1t in
Guided the following:
f. II. Gary. Albert Shaw, Isaac n
Seligman. Victor Morawetz, Charles A
Moore, William J. Schiefflin, John s. Huy-
Ter, " E. Macy, William c. Breed and
Ralph NJ Easley. all of New York; Presi.
dent Gompers of the American Federation
of Labor; John Mitchell Of Indianopis. the
retiring president Of the United Mine
Workers of America; D. ]. Keefe Of De-
troit, Mich; Samuel Mather OF Cleveland
Ohio; Henry L. Higginson OF Boston
Franklin MacVeagh, Chicago; A. B. Gar
retson. Cedar Rapids. Iowa: Theodore
sas City, Mo-; Mahlon Kline. Philadel'
phia; Prof. ]. w. jerks. Ithaca, N. Y.
and J. w. Kinnear, Ptttsburg.
Chairman Littlefield read a number OF
kilograms from manufacturing and bust
ness firms throughout the country vigor-
ously protesting against the proposed
amendments. and attorneys representing
nearly 100 associations of manufacturer
and business houses were present in the
interest Of their clients. Mr.. Low was the
first speaker. He pointed out the neces-
sity for amendment of the Sherman law
claiming that many necessary acts OF
business were in violation of the statute