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The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
TAETCAB MECHANISM.
Just What Should be Done to the
 Meter Up in Front.

Probably not one person in ten rid ing In a taximeter cab has any Idea how the meter Is manipulated. Ofl course not all of these meters work alike, but there Is a general similarity in the mechanism.
 In London taxmeters have to be passed upon by three police oficialsI before they are allowed to be placed in service, and they have to be period lcally tested,
 II Is not asserted that the record is infalllbly accurate but as rule tho advantage is slightly in favor of the passenger, and practice has shown these taXimeters to be more than suf- liciently accurate for all practical pur- poses
 When the machine is engaged the driver moves the flag downward by means of the handle on the hagpOst, and this movement causes the word Hired" to be exhibited in place of the words For Hire" on the main dial, and the initial charge is shown under Fare"
 By means of a handle at tne back the driver can then charge for "Ex- tras," such as additional persons lug gage etc., an indication of these items being also shown on the main dial.
 As each of the handles is moved q gong is sounded so that the apparatus cannot be manipulated without the passengers attention being attracted. When a journey is completed and the fare paid the driver moves the flag up again and the indications on the main dial disappear until the vehicle is again hired. The other handle at the back is for the purpose of winding the clock mechanism.
 In addition to the items which af- feet the passenger, however the ap- paratus also indicates the record of a days work on the side dial, these indl- cations, reading in order from the top downward in horizontal lines, being as follows
 This indicates the number of en- agreements for each of which the ini- tlal charge has to be accounted for
 2-This indicates all the amounts received about the initial charges.
 3--This indicates the total of all ex- tras.
 4-Thls indicates the number of miles travelled without a fare.
 5---This indicates the number of miles travelled while engaged and therefore while earning a fare
 By means of these indications the earnings of the day and the work done can be readily computed.- .--Cassler 5 Magazine,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Knives and pistols were drawn, and several shots were fired. some of them breaking the windows of the cafe and causing a panic among those seated within.
 Lieutenant McReynolds of the ma rIne corps ran out of the cafe and in- terposcd himself between the combat ants. He made a speech in spanish and succeeded in inducing them to stop fighting. The shooting, however, attracted a great crowd, and the st- uatlon eventually became threatening,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
hn folInrn In tho forest dles;

The foliage in the forest dies; The sun by flying clouds is dimmed, The brook with frozen ice is skinned Farmers have gathered all the grain, TO look for vegetation vain. snow drifts will be where berries grow, The birds have flown all but the crow, The motor boats are hauled ashore, From winter storms are covered OCT, When the warm winds of spring return They paint them OCT from bow to stern. The ladies through the streets walk
 fast,
 TO shun the cold winds northern blast Though not attircd in summer style, They wear the same allurng smile. The blizzard storms will soon be here, TO southern coasts they will not steer. Ice dealers dam the ponds for ice They too get damned for putting up
 the price.
 Albert Bradley,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
CUBAN LIBERALS WIN.
General Gomez Chosen President
 Good Order at Polls.

Havana Nov 15.--At the close of an election, which was conducted with great enthusiasm and complete ab- sence or disorder 1t appears practical Iy certain tonight that General Jose Miguel Gomez anu Alfredo Hayas have been chosen president and vice presi- dent of the new Cuban republic by from 25,OOO to 3O,O00 majority, with strong liberal majortes in the senate and house. The returns are slow in coming in, Havana seems to be over Wnelmingly liberal
 One accident marred the occasion in Havana last night, The streets were thronged with rejoicing liberal crowds and party composed mostly of ne- groes, while passing the cafe Of the Hotel lnglaterra which IS @ tradition al conservative resort clashed with a group of conservative on the sidewalk.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

A very interesting and instructive sermon on Christian Stewardship was given by the pastor Rev. Charles c. Smith, at tho Grand Avenue Bap- tist church yesterday morning In the evening he preached on "Baptists during the Reformation Period" this being the' third in the series, on Tuesday evening the City Mission Res cue band will be present at the regu- lar prayer meeting of the church and will tell of their work The monthly business meeting of the Y, r. & c. E, will be held on Monday evening at s o'clock at the residence of George Hatfield, PIT Lloyd street. On We'd nesday. the ladies of the Grand Ave nue Baptist church will meet in the chapel for work, remaining through the day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
YOUR P'S AND Q'S,

The expression mind your P's and Qs" is so common that most of us have never given thought to its origin. It is peculiar phase of human nature that when We grow up with anything from infancy we never investigate it., The other night Professor Marte, lec- turing to his dancing class, thus eluci- dated; "The initials stand for peds and queues-feet and pigtails, It was the caution given by all French dancing masters as far back as the time of Louis XIV, and up to the time of the revolution. It was then the fashion for the feet to be put in posi- ton and the bow to be made very low a thing most difficult to do grace fully without moving the 'pieds' or de-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Sarah Benedict, widow of Dennis Dorothy, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Brooks of Dan bury, Friday evening in her 9lst year. She was born and lived most of her life in Fair Haven In early life she and her husband joined the East Pearl Street NJ. r. church, and at her death was the oldest member of that church
 For the past three years she has been slowly failing until the end came very quietly She was of a very sweet, kindly nature, always loved by her neiGhbors Seven children and hus- band were waiting for her on the other side Two daughters, Mrs. Brooks of Danbury and Mrs Smith of Sherland avenue, this city, are all that remain Mrs Julian Kingsbury of Sherland avenue is the only remaining sister. The funeral services will he held this afternoon at o'clock in the Memorial chapel, Fair Haven Union cemetery, Rev. r c. Tular officiating
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
FAIR HAVEN NEW
Rev. Charles G, Smith Breaches Powerful Sermon on Chris
 tian Stewardship"

The Mems club of the Grand Ave nue ConsreGatonal church will meet this evening. The address of the evening will be by Dr sheath upou the topic "Tho Demand for a new National Hymn, During the eyeu- ing the club will sing number of patriotic songs,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

dents of his diocese riding bicycles. holding that the practice is contrary to the gravity of the priestly calling and distinction of conduct which should mark the clergy An appeal to Rome, 1t is believed would be fruitless, for Plus K, when he was cardinal Sarto and bishop of Mantua, took this same step forbiddlng clergy the use of bi- ccyoles.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
FARRELL EXONERATED.
Death of Edwin G. Lindstnedt Purely
 An Accident

Coroner Mix announced on Saturday his verdict on the first of the three automobile accidents In tnls city with in forty-eight hours, In 1t he finds that the death of Edwin G. Lind staedt, who was killed early Friday morning by the auto of Senator Alton Farrcl of Ansonia. was entirely an ac- cldcnt, The owner and driver of the car, Senator Farrel, is exonerated from any imputation of criminal neg llgence in connection with the accl- dent.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Rev. F. C. Tullar of the East Pearl Street NJ E. church preached in the Seymour NJ, r.. church yesterday morning at tho re-openiug service af- ter extensive repairs the church hav. ing been closed about two months Rev Mir Lewis filled the pulpit of the East Pearl Street M F. church in the morning and in the evening the monthly praise service by the choir was given.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Miss Harrie D. Staples, 1S2 Lom- bard street, and a teacher in the Win chester school, will be united in mar rage to John WnlaA Camp, Jro of this city on Tuesday evening at 200 Central avenue, in their newly furn- ished home. Rev. pr. Sheath will offciate. Invitations have been Issued by her parents, Mir and Mrs. Reuben r. Sines.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

The Thanksgiving day services of the Fair Haven churches will be held on Thanksgiving day at lO;8O a. m, in the Grand Avenue Congregational church. Rev. Mir, Tullar of tho East Pearl Street NJ. F. church will preach the sermon and the offering will be for the Mt. Carmel Chidrcn's home.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

The Ladies' guild will give har- vest supper on Wednesday oyenips in the church parIora of the Grand Avenue Congregational church. The guild will meet for work at 3 o'clock of the same day, Out of courtesy to Mrs. Kettle Bradley Kelly who is to give a recital the same evening at the East Pearl Street M E. church, the usual entertainment following the supper is to be omitted,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

The annual meeting of the Silver Links society of the Grand Avenue Congregational church was held Thursday evening at the home of Miss Josephine Wlpper of 117 Wolcott street Officers were elected as folIows Pres ident, Ethel Williams; vce-president, Kathryno Burwell; secretary, Grace Camp; treasurer, Tdclla Howard; flow CTS, Josephine Whipper After the business Q social hour was spent in music after which q light lunch was served
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

ranging the wig and throwing the queue forward; hence tho warning
 by the terpsichorean pro-
 fessors New York Press
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Friday afternoon at g o'clock. tho ladies connected with the Home Ms sion circle, will hold a meeting at the pastors homo, 22 Clinton avenue. A barrel will Dc packed with articles made and contributed for the pnr- pose, which will then be sent to tho west to one of the Indian schools.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

James Richard of Falr Haven, who was taken to the New Haven hospit2' Tuesday In an unconscious condition due to gas equalization, died at 1sl5 yesterday in spite of all efforts to save his life, Blood transfusion and other methods of treatment were tried to no avail.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

L. R. Hemingway. Quinnipiac ave nue. and ex-Alderman Brown, LeXing- ton avenue, who have been very III the past week, are reported more comfortable.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

A social given by the Farther Lights of the Grand Avenue Baptist church will be held at the home of Miss Min nie Willis, 5S 1-2 Atwater street on Thursday evening at o'clock The members arc asked to invite girl friends and pleasant time is assured with games. refreshments, etc.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Figures for the $2O,OOO brick residence which William A. Warner is to erect on Whitney avenue are now being sub mltted. The plans call for marble trim mings, hot water heat, slate roof, hard wood floors and trimmings.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Cardinal Couillie, archbishop of Ly- ons, has issued stern prohibition against the priests and clerical stu
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Quinnipiac conclave of Heptasophs will Initiate four candidates at their meeting this evening The degree work will be followed by an oyster supper
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Announcement is made of the en- gagement Of Pearl A., daughter of Capt. r, c. Crossloy to Irving D. Niles, Yale O6 S., of Kansas City, Mo,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
ROCKY TOP, Mt. Carmel.
NEW AUTO ROAD.

The new auto road (to the left) has been macadamlzed and all steep grades eliminated It is now an easy ride to inc summit No prettier place for a days outing. Fine cuisine and finest of farm products.
 Mrs. A. Widman. Eel 5273-l2,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Art PHlows, 25c and soc
 New Art Pillows, very pleas ing designs, stamped on bur lap in natural color and green. At 25c and Soc each.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
CnIninn Winter.

No more will summer breezes blow The fields have been white with the
 the first snow. Nor bloom the astor or the vine Until the spring of nineteen nine. With cold sour winds from western
 skies,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18

Mrs. ]. W. Laughlin and daughter,
Miss Sadie, of Mt. Lake Park, Nd, ar.
rived here to-day to be the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. P. M. Hoge for several
days.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18
Were Not Going
To The Circus
BUT TO HARTLEY'S REMNANT
AND CLEARANCE SALE WERE
PEOPLE WHO ATTRACT
ED ATTENTION..

On Thursday of next week. the 23d
OF January, Hartley's store will hold
It's semi.annual Remnant and Clear.
ance Sale. The inventory is just fin.
ished and fine lot of goods remnant
lengths will be on sale besides many
attractive bargains in other things.
At the last Remnant and Clearance
Sale held at this popular store re-
port got out along the traction line
that a circus was holding forth in
Fairmont on account of the heavy
traffic in passengers done by the trac.
ton company The passengers were
not. however. on their way to view the
elephant" but to see something equal.
ly as big and much more profitable in
the way OF bargains than the giant of
the circus tent,
Mrs. E. H. Smith, who had been here
on visit to relatives, returned to Nor,
gantown to-day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18
FUND
NOW $4,000
1T is THOUGHT AMOUNT WILL
REACH s15oooo WHEN RE-
sPoNsEs ALL COME IN.

The Monongah Mines Relief Com
mittee is getting pretty we'll along
with its work. 10000 appeal letters
have been sent out to which there has
been a liberal response. Last even
ing Ave of the stenographers that have
been employed by the committee were
relieved because from now on fewer
letters will be sent out. OF these let,
ters there remain several thousand
10 be mailed. This will be done by
Mr.. Hall, who has charge of the work
assisted by his stenographer. The
rooms in the Masonic Temple used by
the committee will be open until the
distribution OF the funds is complet
ed and the final statement is made
The relief fund now, in round mum
bers, is $4,000. 1t is thought that
when all the responses are in the
fund will total $15O,0OO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18
Trouble at
Headquarters
RUMoRs THAT THERE WILL BE
A REORGANIZATION - 9TH
ERS WILL FOLLOW FITZ-
GERALD.

The following telegram was sent
out from Pittsburg on Thursday:
Despite the emphatic denials by
Baltimore & Ohio railroad officials, it
is persistently reported in railroad cir
cIes that there will be a general or
ganizatlon of several departments OF
that road. These changes are said to
have been brought about by the res.
ignation of Thomas Fitzgerald. gen.
eral manager. and the announcement
that d. D. Carothers, chief engineer,
will report to President Oscar G. Muir
ray instead of Third Vice president
C. L. Potter. Rumor has It that 9th.
er officials having headquarters in
Baltimore will also report to Presi'
dent Murray instead of Vice Presi'
dent Potter. c. S. Sims, formerly gen
eral manager of the Baltimore & Ohio,
is said to have left the servics OF that
company as a result OF disagreement
with the third vice president.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18
West Virginia Republicans
Endorsement of w. H. Taft

Following is the address threeourths of the
members the Republican committee at Pakersbug
Yesterday candidacy William H. TAFT secretary
OF the presidency:
civilian Ohio is in judgment strong safe and
able advocate principles which Justice
curiy prosperity has been wise leader In pro-
noting achievements of the administration OF Iheo
ore called the discharge Of many varied
and great political performed with
fidelity highest interests OF the onn
try great Republican voters OF West
Scrary Taft for the Presidency OIL
these considerations the undersigned
members Republican Virginia. send
cordial him of the earnest and
support great body Of Republicans OF West virginia
C, WATKINS, e. W. MARTIN,
STEELE W. s. GLASSCOCk
D. ELLIOTT BRIGHT,
SHERMAN DENHAM, HUGH IKE sHOTT,
r. s STALLINGS SAMUEL DIXON,
ALEX CLoHAN, JOHN s. NOEL"
members committee signed the above
call Hon. Elliott but
unable reach the meeting Three
committee Congressman woodward o. A Petty OF
Whye OF Mcdowell county did not join In the
recognized the right of those
gentlemen therefore did not at
official record is neverthe
overwhelming Taft sentiment West
Virginia
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18
CONGREGATIONS
GROW LARGER
MUCH INTEREST MANIFESTED
AT THE VARIOUS CHURCHES
LAST NIGHT.

There will be no services in the
various churches this evening, all
closing for Saturday evening as is the
usual custom. Last night the congre'
gatlcns in each church showed an in
crease in attendance and in interest.
At the First NJ. e. Church, DR.. Da,
Wis, of Mt. Lake Park, Md, again oc'
cupied the pulpit at the union service
in the NJ. E. Church on Main street,
his theme following the line OF "op'
portunities," which was also the
theme of his discourse on Thursday
evening.
At the M. E. Church, South.
Rev. w. ]. Eddy preached again last
evening at the service, his text was
"For verify I say unto you, till Heaven
or earth pass, not one jot or little shall
in no wise pass from the law till all
be fulfilled" The theme was Faith
in Christ by tested promises. The
promises, said Rev. Eddy, and their
fulfillment are all personal messages
to us, and as we believe in Jesus
Christ, we must believe that these
promises will be fulfilled.
At the Central Christian Church.
"Blind Bartimeus." was the subject
of Rev. Wilson's discourse last even
ing. He told the story Of the blind
man who when he heard the savio:
passing. cried out to him in the spirit
of faith and in the end his sight was
restored. The faith, he said, which
led Bartlmeus to cry to the Savior,
was the kind of faith that will bring
sinners to Christ. Bartimeus's friends
endeavored to silence him, but his
earnest purpose could not be thwart
ed. Jesus stood still at this earnest
cries, and commanded that the blind
man come to him, an invitation and
command which awaits every man
woman or child to-day. He required
that Bartimeus ask for what he wish
ed and he was healed Immediately
and followed the Savior glorifying and
praising him. One OF the most strik'
ing lessons drawn from the story was
this, the Savior never passed that way
again. Bertimeus took advantage Of
that one opportunity and was made
whole.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18
B. & o. Officials
PASSED THROUGH FAlRMoNT
YESTERDAY ON GENERAL
INSPECTION TOUR.

Vice President Potter, Chief En-
gineer Corrothers and General Super
intendent Loree passed through here
yesterday on a general inspection tour
Messrs. Potter and Corrothers came
through from Columbus. They were
Joined at Wheeling by Mr.. Loree. su
perintendent U. B. Williams, of Graf
ton. met the officials at the local sta
tlon who after a short stop proceeded
to Grafton. The party was travelling
on the second section of train No. II
Mr.. Loree returned to Wheeling ou
train No. 55.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18

Glenn Nay, who was indicted Thurs
day at Parkersburg for stealing mail
from the local postoftice was arraign-
ed before Judge A. G. Dayton yester-
day. Nay confessed his guilt in open
court. Assistant District Attorney E.
NJ. showalter asked that on account
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18

Who pretty much his own way seeking
published endorsement OF
his candidacy by pushed the ssher stock up
many points In political quotations
ddae will attempt to delegation
at the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18

Miss Laura Williams has returned
from CIarksburg where she was tho
guest of Miss Lillian Osborne for a
few days. En route home she visited
Miss Charlotte Deveny, at Grafton.
RI. Cunningham has returned from
a few days, business trip to Wheeling,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18
Nay BACK TO THE REFORM SCHOOL

Of the boys tender years that he be
sent to the Reform School at Prunty'
town instead of the penitentiary. Nay
was given three years at the Reform
School. Judge Dayton gave him a
sound lecturing before passing sen
tence.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18
a LATE PICTURE OF SECRETARY TAFT.

a
Leading Republican pesden
candidate Cincinnati Sept To- 1851 graduate OF M ana
became Judge
the superior appointed United States
circuit judge;
American government he
Feb appointed He has rendered
In CuDai
to erIcan throughout the world
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18
superintendent Miller Here.

State Superintendent Thos. c. Mil
lor arrived to-day from Charleston. He
will go from here to Keyser to visit
the Preparatory branch of the State
University at that place. It has been
decided to call meeting of the Board
Of Regents of the State Normal
schools to be held at the State su'
perlntendent's ONCE on Monday night
January 81. Secretary NJ. @. Lough
will send out the notices to the mem
bers of the Board this evening,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-18

Mr.. C. D. Junkins leaves tonight
and will visit the southern coal fields.
He viii visit Tennessee, Kentucky
and Alabama.
Mrs. c. D. Junkins is visiting friends
in 8furgautown.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-04-24
New Schedule I. & w. N. Ry.

A new time schedule on the Idaho
u Washington Northern went into
effect last Sunday. It affects train
No, southbound, which now leaves
Newport at 5:25 p. m., instead OF
5:4O, reaches Rathdrum at 6:36 in.
stead Of $50, and arrives IN Spokane
at 7:45. or fifteen minutes earlier
than under the old schedule.
No. 8 northbound, returning to
Spirit Lake in the evening from
Grand Junction, arrives in Rathdrum
at 1926, instead of TAO, and reaches
Spirit Lake at 1850.
The new schedule also affects No.
o. the southbound morning train. 1t
'now arrives in Rathdrum at o'clock
instead of 7:lO.
The boat of the Pend d'Orielle
River Navigation company, it is an
hounced will leave Newport daily
except Sunday at 9:30 a. IN. for all
points on the river. and returning
Will arrive at Newport at 5:2O p. m.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-04-24
Died at Seneca, Mo.

Opal, the four year old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Rhodes of Rath-
drum, Idaho, died at the home oil
Walter Simpson in Seneca, Mo-,
Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock,
April l. Little Opal's health had
been poor for sometime caused BY
pneumonia, and her mother took heI
there hoping that the change would
bring about her recovery. The fun
eral services were conducted by Rev
T. M. Norris at the home of Walter
Simpson, Thursday morning. April 2
and the remains were laid to rest IL
the Seneca cemetery.
The family have the sympathy ol
all In their bereavement.