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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
STUDENT LEAPS
FROM BRIDGE
ioVERsTUDY TURNS HIS MINE
AND HE TAKES LIFE WITH
OUT EXPLANATION.

PfTTSBURG, Nov. 17.-Fred e. Nc
Quaig. aged q. medical student Of
2O5 Millvale avenue. committed sul.
eide last evening by jumping from the
Panther hollow bridge in Schenley
park. He fell distance of 100 feet,
NUT was still living when found by
DR.. Howard w. Kunkle and Others
who saw the act. He died in about
five minutes OF fractured skull anil
broken back. overstudy Is th5ught
TO nave AFFECTED his mind.
McQuatg walked almost to the cen,
ter Of the bridge before he took the
fatal leap. William Dowle, park fore.
man; Prof. w. A. Emery, OF the Car.
negie Technical schools; Philip Fay.
gardner: DR.. Kunkle and Officer
Steiner saw him take the plunge and
went to him at once. An oDenrfaceL
gold watch and about $14 in money
was found on his clothing. but no note
of explanation or farewell. Harry C.
McQnaig, a brother, identified the
body at the morglIa and 1t was taken
home. A widowed mother, two SIS.
tiers and brother sArvive.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

a 4ei ears aiS0 Ban lS6us 4 plan.
tation in lSicaEagua and was doing
ven when on October 2e 4 hurricane
swept his property After the storm, I
said Bail Il bought an Indian dusput
and stocked, II with provisions and wa.
ter and started for Bocas del Toro,
Costa RIGA. $50 miles south ON the
way down the river floating houses
and trees threatened to smash thu
boat and during the journey had no
sleep, But 20 miles south of Bocas
del Toro l ran into a treacherous cur.
rent that swept me out to sea-"
Ball says ne was near to death
Wien he reached Bocas del Toro. He
remained some time in the town, then
made his way to Jamaica, whence he
sailed for London.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

ginia alone has been sufficient to
have made rich every taxpayer in the
state. except for its careless destruc.
tton during the past twenty-five years.
The production Of lumber in our State
probably reached its climax in 1905
with an output Of almost one billion
feet. There Is yet within the confines
of our State, untouched and unde.
veloped beds Of granite, stones, clays
sha'es and sands which will afford
opportunities for the investors and
sources OF revenue for the farmer.
All the resources which have men.
toned whether hidden of exposed are
a part OF West Virginia farms. A
great many farmers OF our State feel
that the opportunity for making mon
ey are excelled in the grain fields of
the west or on the fruit slopes of the
east. They read in highly colored
booklets about the lands Of oppor.
tunity, their expenses are paid for in.
Vestigating opportunity; our State is
about to lGSe one of its sturdy men
who has failed to realize the condI.
ton Of his surroundings, he Is attract.
ed by the enormous grain fields of the
west, and farming by machinery. His
attention Is never called to the fact
that II the crops fail as 1t does some.
times ne will 60 broke, and ne little
realizes that the investment in nipple.
ments alone b operate successfully a
western farm is equivalent to the to.
tai farm Investment in West Virginia.
His attention is invited to their banks
built upon farmers money alone ana
how thei purpose is to help the farm.
er, he does not stop to realize that
there is no other industry TO foster
except that Vt farming and why SHOULD
not all the omney in the banks come
from the farmer and be loaned to the
farmer.
II your farm is denuded Of It's tim
Der, Il the principal seam Of coal was
theld before you realized 1t had 50
great value, II your oil and gas Is de
Eyelcped and your royalties are gone,
,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
number Of friends at bridge whist on
Wednesday afternoon at her nome on
Barney street. Invitations were is
sued by phone last evening.
A Turkey sunner.

The Isabella Davis Circle of King
Daughters is making elaborate or.
engagements for a turkey supper to be
given at the church on Main street Oh
Thursday night of this week. Thu
Isabella Davis Circle is noted for its
success in this line and the announce
ment OF the supper will insure god
crowd. Here are some of the things
on the menu: turkey, dressing, gravy,
celery, mashed potatoes, rolls, coffee
and lemon ice, all for the price Of fifty
cents. Prompt service assured. A
booth will be established at tle sup,
per where subscriptions for the La.
dies Home Journal and Saturday
Evening P0St will he taken.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
Mr. Il PONDS
OUT 10 ~
GOLDEN CHAN ICES
No state il the Union offeFs Such
Opportunity FOR Making
Money.
ON THE FARMS AS DOES
OLD WEST VIRGINIA
-
Well Known Real Estate Man Gives
West vlrginIan Another Very
interesting story.
fBy Levi B. Harr.)

10y Lew d. E1dET.J
There are 100000 farms in West
Virginia containing ia acres each
and valued at about $4,000. West Wiz.
gInia is now in agriculture, not until
within the last S5 years has our soil
been regarded suitable for farming
purposes. There Is now produced In
our State over 100000 bushels Of
corn annually. All kinds OF grain can
be raised from West Virginia soil,
with as little uncertainty OF an annu.
al yield as anywhere in this country.
Great eats crops, wheat, buchwheat,
and rye may be extensively produced.
Our State is fast becoming fruit
State. 1t was not discovered until
within the last dozen years that West
Virginia hills could produce the surest
crop of the best favored apples and
peaches Of any State in the union.
consequently foreign capital is being
attracted to our State to engage in the
raising of fruit.
The farmers Of cur State have the
greatest opportunity to grow rich
from truck gardening afforded any
farmer class of people in this country.
We are located near the eastern mar
kets and on the threshold OF the great
west. Our soil beats the world for
gardening purposes single farm pre-.
sents varieties OF sell suitable for va.
rious grains and vegetables. Fortunes
are pending for farmers in growing
potatoes and berries as we'll as many
other varieties Of garden products.
In West Virginia stock thrives, in
no State is the climate conditions
more favorable for the raising Of
stock. The w3rld admires good horses
cattle. sheep and hogs: Just as good
horses can be bred in West Virginia
to Craze over bluegrass hillsides as
in Kentucky, we are so located where
the farmer can get the highest market
price for mis- cattle. sheep and hogs;
all of which may be raised with profit
on the same farm. The farmer II
West Virginia Is the exception VINO
follows up any one of the dozen pur.
suits for which his farm is adopted
and VINO does It well.
, The capital which has been invest
ed in West Virginia has been chiefly
to develop our resources of coal, oil,
gas and timber The annual tonnage
of West Virginia coal is equal to the
entire tonnage IT the wheat crop OF
the great west.
There is enough gas produced in
West Virginia and piped out Of our
State after heating, lighting and CIV
ing power to our factories. to provide
power for steel mills and factories t.
give employment to $4,000 men or an
army ',f men equal to the entire mum.
Der employed in tne coal industry Of
West Virginia, besides these is prob.
ably gas wasted to the value Of ST..
100000 annually, One OF the greatest
sources of revenue our state has lie.
rived is from her production Of oil
which has reached the almost lneon.
ceivable amount Of s25, 900, 900 barrels
per annum.
Ancther item of wealth common t.
the farmers Of West Virginia is that
OF timber. The timber OF West VIZ
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
is OUT OF
THE RACE FOR SENATE.

INDIANAPOLIS, md, Nov. IL
Th2mas Taggart, national Democratic
committeeman, took himself out OF
the race for United States senator
yesterday in a formal signed state
ment. Hle says his business interest
are so great and so varied that he
could not give the time to the can.
vass. The statement was, given out
shortly after 'two-hour conference
between Kern and Taggart. prssama
bly, on the senatorial race.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
A Thanksgiving Recital.

On Thanksgiving evening, Novem.
YER the 2Gth. . concert recital will be-
given in the NJ. P, Temple, when an
excellent programme will be present.
ed on which the names of the best
local talent will appear. The concert
is under the auspices of the Junior
Christian Endeavor Society of the NJ
P. Church but no children will appear
on the programme The programme
will be published In the West Virgin
ian on completion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
Truant otaeer Gives Boy Bad SCARE

YOUNGSTOWN. O.. NOV. 17.-Fear
Ing arrest at ten hands o ia truant off
Ger. 9-year-old John Elmer fed terror.
stricken in the street and tainted on
the doorstep Of his parents home. He
did not regain consciousness for hail
an hour and is still in critical condl.
ton. The boy had been kept at home
several days Oh account of sickness
and going outdoors for few minutes
recognized the truant officer and ran.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

,'ou are not void of opportunity. Your
farm remains to beat the world in
gardening and the raising of stock.
The chances are greater for making
money in community where the PEG.
pies interests are varied.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
H Society
Bgggg@gagg @@m @ml
cenesrnina Mlss shaw.

The cIarksburg Telegram OF MN.
day says the following concerning the
appeTance OF Miss Myrtle Shaw. of
This city, before the Marcota Club on
Saturday:
Mss Shaw. the artist of the even
ing. rendered ner numbers most
eharmingly, as she possesses beau
alfuI soprano voice which gave evl.
sdenee OF careful training and very
thcughtSul study. Her dramatic
and artistic manner was most pleas
ing, winning enthusiastic applause
from the large and appreciatiye audi.
ence who had the pleasure of hearing
her and the Marcato club should lie
congratulated upon securing such a
charming artist for their opening re-
cital.
"A beautifully appointed dinner
was given Saturday evening at the
Waldo by Mrs. r. ]. Galley compli.
mentary to Miss Myrtle Devene
Shaw, the attractive singer who cap.
tiyated the immense audience at tho
Narcotic recital. Covers were laid
for Miss Shaw, Miss Hazel Freer,
Mrs. Percy Goh. Miss Cora Smith.
Mrs. Charles LamBerd and Miss
Grace Duncan.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

Ladies Of the G, A. r. to Meet.
The regular meeting OF the Ladies
of the G. A. R. will be held on Wednes
day afternoon at two o'clock in &he
Odd Fellows Hall.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

To know what are the best bargains
to be had in the stores OF this city
rs you may know by reading the ads
is knowledge worth having.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

Subscriptions for the Ladies' Home
Journal and Saturday Evening Post
taken at Kings Daughter supper 1t
NJ. f. Church Thursday night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

The West Virginia farne I'D.
portunities notexcelied instA sua1.
try; all it requires to make S a.
to adopt oneself to local cO IliSs
and excel in the manner 81 SIs
suit.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
To Have Initiation.

The Pythfan Sisters will have an in.
itiation at the local temple this even.
ing at 1880 o'clock, when good sized
class will be taken through the work.
The Fern Leaf Temple from Clarks.
burg will be here, and the local Pyth
ian Sisters are anxious taat every
member make an effort to be present
At the conclusion Of the work refresh.
ments will be served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
Ens'ishman Caught by Swift Current
and Is Of Land Fourteen Days.

NEW YORK. Nov. 17.-After being
swept 1000 miles out to sea in an
open boat for II days, far from shore,
with his supply of provisions gone,
Frederick Ball, Of London, arrived in
this port on the steamboat Admire.
Schley from jamaica.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

This may be the best day of tie year
to buy particular thing which you
want. Look at the ads. and see.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
MRS. G. soNoMl.
Art NeedIework School, 42e Main St
Exhibition, 4o4 Main St.

For this month only. free lessons in
EmbNetlery of every kind, latest
French designs on Shirtwaists. Collars.
aSelts. etc. Special designs done and
stamped to order on short notice.
School open from s a. IN. until 9 y. m
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

MAN is SWEPT 1000
MILES TO SEA IN BOAT
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

"A Young Ladies' Missionary Society
was organized last evening at the
home Of Mrs. G. E. Hutchinson on
Benoni avenue. where number Of
young ladies' of the First Baptist
Church were entertained The socie.
ty will have charter membership of
twenty, and the following officers were
elected: President, Miss Matte Tay.
Tor; first vice president, Miss Edith
Henry; second vice president Miss
Kahharyn Race; secretary, Miss Ida
Stone; treasurer, Miss Anna Martin.
The meetings will be held on the sec.
ond Tuesday evening Of the month
and for the present will be held at the
home of Mrs. C. E. Hutchinson.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17
MISS C. NJ. sLArrNeR.

Specialist in Municuring. Hair
Treatment and Facial Massage.
VIII answer calls at peoples
homes.
Address 500 Locust avenue.
Consolidated Telephone No. 317x.
Al' Work Strictly First Glass.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-17

A Bridge Party.
Mrs. John Hough will entertain :
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-03
Greater Than the Nation.

There is Il certain congressman WAC.
whatever authority he may hold i'll
the councils of state, is of compara-
lively minor Importance in his ow,
household. indeed, it has been un-
kindly iatilnated that his Wife is It'll,
whole thing in their estahli> hmcnl
Representative and Mrs. Blank had
been 10 Baltimore one afternoon
When they left the train at Washing
ton on their return Mrs Blank ,ti>;
covered that her umbrella, which haze
been Entrusted to the care of her hus
band. was missing.
"Whcrc'S my unbrcla:" she de
mandcd.
I'm afraid I've forgotten it, my
dear" mcckly answered the congress
man 1T must still be in the train.
''In the train suortcd the lady
".And TO think that the affairs of tho
nation are intrustcd to man who
doesn't know enough TO take care of d
woman's umbrella.' Success.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-03
The Force of Habit,

do I snore:" said the fat CONNER
clRl drummer. Il should say So. That
why | can't use an alarm clock can
hear EN-. My snore browns the best Of
EN-. And, speaking of the force Of
habit put up once at Il crowded
country hotel where had to double up
with an acquaintance. | told him
snored few, but he didn't mind, he
said, because his wife was star in
that line, and he had q system To
beat it.
III just tap YOU on the shoulder
every time you begin TO snore, he eN-
claimed. 'That1l stop you without
ing you. and after y little III drop
myself
worked like charm. | felt his
for Il time, but finally Off | went
dream of $4,000 salary and 10
cent commission. Well, sir, when
invoke in the morning there was that
chap tapping away AT my shoulder reg
nIar as ci0ckwork, and he sound asleep.
Been at t all night, don't you see:
Force Of habit
And he beamed indulyently on the
silent party.-Ncw York Globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-03
Who Fra Diavoto Was.

Fra Diavolo was the nickname given
Michele Pezza. celebrated renegade
monk and Italian brigand, who was
born in 17Go. 1t should be noted that
the opera of Auber has nothing in com
mon with Fra Diavolo but the name
PeZza was first stocking weayci.
then soldier in the Neapolitan army.
then soldier in the popes service. and
finally he became monk, but was ex-
PEELED. In the mountains of Calabri..
Pezza took to brigandage, and such
was his notoriety and so great were his
cruelties that the people nicknamed
him Fra Diavolo. 1t is consoling to
know that he was eventually executed
In 18O6.-New York American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-03
A Losing Game.

Not long ago new Turkish bath cs.
Establishment was organized and rs IS
the custom the promoters went out -
form a regular clientele. The accounts
OF what Turkish bath would accom-
plish were most glowing Among the
men approached was German saloon
list His complaint was obesity, as was
shown by the fact that he was below
the average height and weighed "0p
pounds
Now. it is like this" explained the
nasseur when the German had beer
1nveigled to take a lock into the bath
house, Il will guarantee to take off
two pounds q each BATH
Vat exclaimed the lsaiser's former
subject. Two pounds nit each bath,
Ach, dGt means Won hundret baths and
den no NJ en- -Nein,- dink I take dem
not".-Ca lumbus Dispatch
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-03
Definition Of a Box Car.

Not all the instruction given to young
lallroad men Is intensely serious. The
4ollowing definition was recently of
ared to q beginner: "A box car be-
s1ongs to the fowl family. During the
apring and summer months it can be
pond in nearly every part of the coun-
~, it's favorite haunts being railway
tracks, and it is easy 10 capture. In
the autumn, however, like certain otll-
Or fowls, it goes into Information or
d1es to other climes. Scattered in
stances are known where specimens
are captured during the autumn
months. A laSso or a we'll creased
witch crew is sometimes used in snar-
ing the box car, but main strength is
The best weapon In any case the
hunter must he very wary, as any
noise like the futiering Of waybill
Will make the quarry disappear. Some
railways own large f'ocks Of domesti-
Gated box cars but they are carefully
guarded during the closed season. The
wild box car when caught and fairy
well loaded becomes perfectly stations
ayy. San Francisco Argonaut.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-03
WHAT TIE KIDNEYS DO,
Their lnccasinG Work 1<ccps Is
Strong and Healthy.

All The blood u the body passes
through the Iidneys once every
three minutes. The kidneys filter
the blood. They work night and
day. When healthy they remove
about 900 grains Of impure matter
daily, when unhealthy some part of
this impure matter is left in the
blood. This brings on many dis
eases and symptoms-pain in the
back, headache. nervousness. hot,
dry skin. rheumatism, sout, gravel,
isorders OF the eyesight and hear
ls. dizziness, Irregular heart, de-
ility, drowsiness. Gropsy, deposits
the urine. etc. But of you keep
lie filters right you will have no
:ouble with yol- iktineys.
+. Levy, dealer in tobacco and
cigars, at 215 Main ST. and living
at SEQ West SIXTH ST., Little Rock,
Ark, says: There was a miser-
able feeling in tAe small of my
back and feeling OF weakness. AS
do great Ceal of driving
blamed the constant jolting for
causing the severe pain across my
AIoACJS. w iA1St g lAl CduSC vi l2tC
trouble was aftey ] started TO use
Doan's kidney Pills my back gave
me very little annoyance, the use
OF this remedy having driven the
iameness entirely away. have rec
commended Doan's Kidney Pills to
several OF my acGuaintances and
shall continue 20 10 so for | know
they can be se.ied upon 70 bring re-
lief in cases o. tacNache."
Plenty w:o-s proof Nike this from
Pine Blur people. Call at Mann
Tankersley drug store and ask what
customers repor+.
For sale BY all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foste7-EiibUrn Co Buffalo,
New YORK, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Renlent@- -he rarle -Doan's-
and take TO Other.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-03
Quay and His Letters.

The late Senator NJ s. Quay OF Penn
sylvania kept al! the letters his con>;:t
uents wrote to him asking for favor,
He had stacks of them when his last
fight for the senate came along Then
be sorted out the letters. eliminating
those from people who We're dead. ans!
on the back of each letter wrote:
Dear John or Bill-Do you reneYn Der
When you wrote me this letter and do yo,
remember that | did what was asked" I
want your help now in my fight for the
senate. Can I have It?
The politicians in Pennsylvania say
those letters, mailed to the original
senders with Quay's request on the
backs of them, had as much as any one
thing to do with Quay's winning his
6ght.-Saturday Evening Post.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-03
The Jolly testers.
MIR. Middien2an Ah flasi,

"Mr Middleman. All desires to pro
pound a question
every we'll, MI Tambo.''
"Why do deY designate dat heautlr
srn vegetable as All Watermelon:
easy. Because it makes your
49, \ Ea'er."
fou. far near de answer. It's called
rnelon hecase yo' cut it in de
IpeaAin oh de spring reminds me-"
PIKE IN The other end man. Ma Gle
daH Went OUT to cit some water one
~ an he done fell in ah spring"
Was he drowncl:"
He warn't Zactly drowned, but It
Tone killed him
w That's strange. He fell In the sprine
tnd was Killed.
'Yessah."
n But he wasn't drowned"
mo, sab
well. did he die in the sprng:
No, sab: he died in de fall
"Our golden voiced tenor, Mr.. Vic
Lett, will contribute<that heart touch.
Ing ballad entitled, Warden. Brush
Those Locks Away; l Yearn for Lib
efty.' "-Harper's Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-03
GETTING Rid Of His Cards.

The other day one Of the members
yaw to London, was introduced to a
party of ladies' in the dining room of
~ house Of commons. As he left he
sravely presented each lady with bis
caTd. A friend ventured to hint that
tAle was. carrying politeness too far for
London customs. Sure" was the re
ply, at didn't matter. l had 200 of
them printed. And I've changed my
address anyway, SO they're no use q
me."-Leeds Mercury.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-03
The Bachelor Maia's Keys.

DO I enjoy the freedom Of latch
Key" exclaimed the bachelor maid bi;
.erIy. Look at that bunch'-hoit ne
4loft ring full Of keys. ''Fifteen, da3
{ have to carry all OF them all the
time This one is the key to the studio
building. this to my own studio, this to
my club, this to my hamper at the
club, this to my desk. tbs to tho So,
cret drawer OF the eek. His 10 "a
trunk this to another. tins 10 M; let
ter box, this TO ny sewing machine
oh, YES, the woman Who comes ID rlcau
my studio would do her annual sew 'i:s
there if Gittn this to my box III tit>'
safety deposit, this to thr piano. I"
keep the woman from nNiag il, 81
course--this-positivciy forget W.;
It Is for, but know ] nccl it o.te#.
m simply worn out lu--ir- around :.
'rist bag big enough II hold thea a..
assure you. l!iy dear. that il You ever
EAR have committed nlatrinony yo''
aS tell All my friends | hcette(! u
Ian 10 carry my keys for Ele.'-NcN
York Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-03

Oh death. how bitter Is the though
OF thee. How speedy thy apr"""e :
How stcal1hy thy steps. How nncr..
tain thy hour. How universal i!l.s
sway! The powerful cannot ESCAPE
thee: the wise know not how In ar"i
.hec: the strong haze no strength =
oppose thee: the rich cannot bfil't
thee with their treasure. Thou art {;
hammer that always strikes, a svor1
that is never dull, net into which n
tall, prison into which all must en-
ter. a sea on which all must venture. !;
penalty which all must suffer, tr!b
ute which all must pay. Oh, death
death! 1mplacable enemy to the HI"
man race! Why didst thou enter int
the world ?-Luis do Granada.