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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

IN communities where prohibition and
nonltcense laws have gone into Is
feet; threatrtcal people arc gettine
reports of bad business nom travel
ing companies touring the Southern
States. The theatrical business & 4
good index TO the prosperity Of he
country. for when times are good The
public goes to the theater, and Ehen
times are hard 1t cuts on this iudss:.
genee.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25
WAS FELLED eY 4IeHwAYMAN.

CHARLESTON, FEB. 25.-Tayior v.
Marcum Is nursing badly bruised
arm as the result of the effots OF n
holdup artist to relieve him of his val.
uables as he was returning to his
home on Brooks street He was
knocked down, but managed to draw
his gun, at sight of which his assailant
unceremonlously departed. Just a
few nights before, man going home
with a half bushel of potatoes was
held up in the same neighborhood and
relieved Of his burden.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

A report from Randolph county says
the snow is, two feet deep in the
mountains. There Is no doubt about
the influence of Mr.. C. Hog on Ran
dolph county weather.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

A Mr.. Beard and Mr.. Shaver had
a vicious fight in an Indiana town re
Gently, and we suppose Mr.. Shaver
may be depended upon to cut Mr..
Boards Acquaintance in the future.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

Let us hope that Mr.. Bryan will not
expect the customary $500 fee for the
able speech OF acceptance he will de.
liver at the Denver convention" says
the indianapolis Star Don't worry !!
The gentleman Is going to remain at
home and have the nomination deliver.
ed on his front porch in Lincoln, Ne,
braskn.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

Cheer up! The robins have come.
The papers in different places are err
guIng over who saw the first robin.
but that doesn't matter to us so long
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

The Democratic nomina sion will
simply have to continue chasing Mr.
Bryan SO long as he drags 1T aroun
after him with a rope
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25
education suffers.

"one of the worst eftects that pro-
hibltion has is on education. It Is mo-
table that those States which are 1rls
der prohibition are in their education
al systems far behind the States sim
ilarly situated which have BelLfegu-
lated saloons. Georgia Is fair exs
ample. Having deprived its munich
palIties of the revenue which; was OBJ
tanned from licenses, many schools
have been closed, many more are conn
PEELED to shorten their terms. andsthe
teachers, always underpaid, must now
work on reduced salaries.
I'm order to maintain city goyern7
ments it has been necessary to raise
the regular tax rate and IN addition
10 impose a burdensome occupation
tax.
ION the other hand.t continued Mr..
Fox, those States that have prop
erly regulated license system ara far
better equipped with educational Ia
ciltIes than prohibition states. They
are also well policed, public improve
ments are carried forward and all Is.
done on low rate Of taxatton.e
As to Crime and Insanity.
"What answer have you to make 70
the assertions Of prohibition that AZ
cohol is responsible for most Of the
crime, poverty and insanity y MI
Fox was asked.
CONTINUED on Page Eisht.l
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

JoIIiffe's special bargain day Fri
day of this week. Interesting bar
gains. Look for our advertisement in
this paper Thursday for particulars.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

Interesting Bargains at Jolliffe's
Friday that will ring with the merit
of true satisfaction. Remember this,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

as these charming horbIngers of sprilg
are really here.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

JoIIiffes will inangurate again Fri
day OF each week special bargain day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

Ben Greet seat sale begins Thurs
day, Feb'y 81, at a. m. at Chris,
ties. 24-3t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

WANTED-Experienced girl for gen.
eral Homework in family Of three
Best wages. References required. APP
ply at this oflee. Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

ADOPTION OF 4REFoRMERss RLAN Would ONLY COST BIZ
LIONS OF DOLLARS, But WOULD VASTLY lNcREAsE GNoR
AND PAueERlsN, AND Construction or
ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS INFERIOR QUALITY views or
5. FOX WORTHY OF THOUGHT
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

WANTEo-Reliable Man Earn $50
daily in spare time as district mama
ger largest advertising company. and
learn business wherein competents
make 10000 yearly. No canyassing.
Bodkin, Department 81, Chicago. It
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25
WANTED

WANTED-sewing. Rest references.
426 Main street. #
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

WANTED-Young men 10 prepare Tor
examination for railway NAH and oths
er government positions. Superior ms
struction by mail. Estab IL years.
Thousands of successful students.
Sample questions and How Govt. Po-
sitions are Secured" sent free. In
ter-state Schools, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

WANTED-A good cook. Wages, IS
per week. No washing or ironing. For
information call at the West virginiaA
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

tcontlnued On eane HOLE
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-25

From the New York Sunday Tele,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
TOWER RECEIVED BY EMPEROR
High Personal HOnOrs Bestowed
Upon Retiring Ambassador
to Berlin.

BERLIN. June 6.-The imperial chancel-
lor. Prince Won BueIow tomorrow will re-
ceive the farewell call of Charlemagne
Tower retiring American ambassador to
Germany Foreign Secretary Won schoen
and Mrs. Won schoen will give an official
dinner to Mr. and Mrs. Tower on Sunday
at the foreign office, and Emperor William
will receive Mr.. Tower in farewell audience
on Monday.
Mr.. Tower has been invited to go to
Potsdam. where the emperor and empress
now reside. on Monday and be the en-
peror's guest at the annual inspection Of
the one year volunteers. Later the ambas-
sador and Mrs. Tower will lunch with the
emperor and empress IN the new palace.
Crown Prince Frederick William and the
crown princess VIII say farewell to the
Towers on Tuesday. and on Thursday OF
next week Mr.. and Mrs Tower win leave
Berlin for France.
David Jayne Hill. Mr.. T0'yer's successor
as ambassador. probably VIII reach Berlin
Thursday.
Emperor William is TO leave Berlin for
the yachting at He1goland and Cuxhaven
about June 49, DR., Hill probably will be
received by his majesty at Kiel, where
the emperor will be from June % to July
for the yachting. From Kiel. his majesty
will depart on his annual summer excur-
sion To Scandinavian waters.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
SOUTH DAKOTA Y.M.C.A. MEETS
state Committee Has Large Amount
of Work Laid Out to
Perform.

MITCHELL, S. D., June 5.-CSpecial)-
The annual meeting Of the Young Men's
Christian association Of South Dakota was
held In this city, with an attendance of
the greater portion of the state committee,
which Is composed of the following men:
Prof. S. D. van Benthusen. Mitchell, chair
man; Lauritz Miller. Mitchell, secretary;
c. f. Evans, Mitchell, treasurer; DR.. E.
F, Reamer and ]. T. Morrow, Mitchell;
w. B. Engle, Sioux Falls; S. E. Carnine.
Aberdeen; D. NJ, Innlan. Vermilion; Doane
Robinson. Pierre; DR.. Goodfellow, Groton;
Judge Abel. Lake Preston; H. F. Fishback.
Brookings;. J. II. Knappen. Brookings; NJ.
D. Whisman, Huron; Mr.. Hendricks.
Rapid City; o. A. Alseth, Yankton.
c. A Carried who has been the travelling
secretary for the association, was present
and rendered his resignation. TO take ef-
feet this month. One of the important fea-
lures OF the meeting was 10 select a sue
cesSor OF Mr.. Carried This was accom-
plished. but owing TO the fact that such
selection must first be submitted TO and
approved by the international committee
at New York. no definite announcement
can be made. Mr.. Carriel's work has been
in the visiting of all colleges of the state
where the Young Mems Christian associa-
tion was organized, and practically every
college town has a Young Mems Christian
association. while city associations have
been organized IN the last year at Rapid
City. Groton. DeSmet and White, while
county organizations have been effected in
Davidson, Hanson. Hughes, Beadle and
Minnehaha. The new secretary will be To-
Gated at Mitchell in the future. which has
been designated as the headquarters Of the
state association. Brookings and Vermilion
will have their individual secretary 10
work among the student body.
The work of the association is main
tained largely by voluntary subscription
and an effort will be made TO raise between
/ s. 600 and 1900 20 pay the years expenses
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
BRIDGE FARE CASE ARGUED
Interstate Commission Asked to order
Flat Five-Cent Passenger
Rate.
tFrom a staff Correspondents }


WASHINGTON, June 5.-(special Tele-
provement club. complainant. against the
Omaha & Council Bluffs Railway and
Bridge company and the Omaha Council
Bluffs Street Railway company, de-
fendant, was argued today before the In
terstate Commerce commission, G. H.
SCOTT of Council Bluffs appearing for the
complainant and Emmett Tinley appearing
for defendant
The West End Improvement clu0 con-
tends for a straight scent fare on the
street railway between Council Bluffs and
Omaha.
President Roosevelt today made the fol-
lowing recess appointment for postmas-
ters: South Dakota--J. K Calder Edge
mont.
Judge Walter I. Smith of Council Bluffs
will leave for Iowa tonight. accompanied
by Emmett Tinley, who came east TO rep
resent the street railway company in the
suit of the West End Improvement club
Miss Nellie Stevenson OF Lincoln has
been appointed laboratory aid Of seed
testing located at Lincoln.
Postmasters sppointed Iowa-Norwich
Page county, James W. wilfong. vice p
o. Van Gordon, resigned; Page. Page
county, Peter Clarken, vice s. J. Ogg, re-
shall county. Valentine Meth, vice W. c.
Shaw, resigned.
May Franksen has been appointed reg
ular and Thomas Walten substitute rural
carrier for route l at Industry. Ia.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
FLOODS ON KANSAS RIVERS
waterspout Near Independence Causes
verdisris River TO Rise
Rapidly.

INDEPENDENCE. Kan, June 5.-A
waterspout extending over Wilson and
Greenwood counties early today caused the
Verdigris river to rise rapidly. resulting in
much damage in the flooding of lowlands
and wiping out OF crops. Many cattle
were swept away. The river is from four
to five miles wide and is at the highest
stage in It's history.
SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, June 5-Hel-
ena and Butte Mont. are practically cut
off from the outside world this morning.
Rain is still falling heavily throughout
that part Of Montana and traffic on the
railroads, already demoralized by washouts
following a weeks almost continuous
rain will be tied up for several days.
Every little trout stream and brook in
central Montana is a raging torrent. while
the Big Hole. Clarks Fork and Missouri
rivers are twice and three times their
usual width and overflowing the lowlands.
TOPEKA. Kan. June s.-Reports which
reached Topeka today from the valley of
the Kaw and the tributaries west Of this
place indicate five-footA rise in the river
at this point during the next twenty -four
hours. Heavy rains have fallen during the
last twenty-four hours IN the valleys OF
the Republican, Solomon, Saline and Smoky
Hill rivers. all OF which empty into the
Kaw. The present stage OF the river at
Topeka is sixteen feet. To be at flood stage
IL would have to be twenty-one feet The
high water in 1908 reached thirty feet.
The rainfall along the valleys of these
rivers exceeded two inches in several in
stances. While the rain has not been gen.
eral over the state, the entire eastern and
northeastern part of the state has been
thoroughly soaked
FRANKFORT. Kan, June 5.-Today all
the streets Of Frankfort were running
with water from the overflow OF the Yer
million river. The water stands from
three to four feet deep and the banks and
practically all the business houses are
flooded. People are being rescued from
their homes in boats. In many streets.
however. the current is swift that this
is difficult. Many presons are marooned
in their homes and are in danger, as the
swift current threatens to cause some OF
the buildings to collapse. Henry Horr. a
prominent merchant, was rescued from his
store this morning nearly drowned. F. NJ.
Hartman. editor of the Index, spent the
night on the roof OF his home.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
FRENCH RAGE AT DREYFUs
Nationalist Papers Are at Fever
Heat Over GreEOrt's
Act.

PARIS, June 5.-whether yesterdays at
tempt upon the life Of Major Alfred Drey-
fus was only tn individual act Of a man
believing himself 10 have been an outraged
patriot or had behind It an incipient ma
tionalist plot. the republican press is unan-
imous in deploring the incident and be-
lcves It injured rather than aided that
cause. Even those papers which doubted
the wisdom Of burying Emil zola in the
Pantheon think that the shooting of Major
Dreyfus consolidated the republican senti-
ment and they evidently desire to zee the
incident die out as quickly possible An
attempt TO reopen the old Drcyfus Issue at
the trial Of Louis Gregori. the man who
shot the major yesterday they point out,
would be plainly eHtraneous.
On the other hand the fury Of the ma
tionslist papers is unbounded. LAction
Franchise fires broadside which recalls
the most exciting days OF Dreyfus and
Boulanger. At the head OF its columns
this newspaper prints a statement by
Charles Maurras, which. It is likely, the
authorities will investigate. IN this article
the writer says that on Wednesday night
"a resolute patriot visited NJ. Daudet and
Lieutenant Boisfleury and himself offered
to kill Dreyfus. but his proposal was re-
jected. A leading editorial in this paper
appeals TO the country to turn to the duke
Of Orleans for redresa, and concludes with
these words:
do you desire that zola's body be
elected from the Pantheon Do you de-
sire to march Dreyfus 70 the execution
block? II so, invoke your king"
The decision OF the court Of cessation TO
cut off the time for an appeal. the paper
says. is illegal. and It concludes its article
as follows:
What we ask for Dreyfus is not six
balls from a revolver, but the twelve bull
! let's of the execution squad"
other papers declare that Gregori, much
| grieved at the recent death OF his mother
has lately manifested signs OF mental de-
| rangement.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
NO CoMPRoMISE WITH TRAFFIC
Good Templars Pass Resolutions to
This Eject at Washington
Meeting.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-The fourth days
session Of the International Grand lodge
of Good Templars was begun today. The
convention has placed itself squarely on
record against compromise anti-saloon
movements. such as ''model" saloons, these
being declared failures wher either under
taken by ecclesiastical bodies or by gov
ernments. The only remedy, 1t was re-
solved. was the total suppression of the
liquor traffic. A resolution also was
adopted TO present memorial to the prince
Of Monaco urging the abolition OF gambling
at Monte Carlo. and the sale of liquor in
the principality.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
EXPLOSION ON TENNESSEE
Boiler Tube on Cruiser Blown Out
While il is Near San Pedro.
FOUR DEAD AND TEN INJURED
Victims Were Taken 60 Hospital in
Los AnEeles-ve.sel is the Flag
ship of Rear Admiral
sebree.

LOS ANGELES. Cal, June S-A report
has just reached this city from San Pedro
o fan explosion on the United States
cruiser Tennessee.
boiler tube on the Tennessee blew up.
killing four and injuring many others. The
Tennessee sailed from San Francisco on
May II and since then had been cruising
in southern California waters. touching at
Santa Barbara. San Pedro and San Diego.
Following is a list of the dead and in
jured just received by the local wireless
station
Dead:
GEORGE WOOD, water tender.
EARL BOGGS, fireman, second class.
ADOLPH REINGHOBD, machinist s
helper, second class.
FORGE MERK. fireman, first class
Injured;
F. S. Field, fireman. second class.
n. F. Exnates. fireman. first class.
r j. Burns, coal passer.
W. F. Burns, coal passer.
j. j. Carroll, fireman, second class.
T.. p. Parsons, fireman, second class;
slightly injured
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
ELDER H. C. EARLY MODERATOR
bunker Leader Selected by Confer
ence in Session at Des
MOines.

DIES MONIES. Ia, June Slider H. c.
Early Of Penlaird. Ia. and one OF the
the best known elders In the bunker
church. was honoTed as chosen moderator
for the business committee yesterday at
It's organization. This is the highest Of
flee in the bunker conference. II will
mean that he will have general oversight
and control OF order at the business com
mittes's meetings.
Because Of the great Importance Of the
questions that are 10 come before the com
mitee for settlement this position Is OF
even greater Importance this year
Other officers OF the committee are S. L.
Sanger OF Indiana. reading clerk; and Prof
A. 3. Wiesnd. writing clerk.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
TARIFF COMMITTEE TO TOLL
1t win Select a Cool Resort in New
England TO Outline It's
Work.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-The senate COM
mittee on finance which was authorized
to make an investigation Of the tariff dur
ing the recess Of congress, to be in readi-
ness TO take up a review Of the tariff next
winter. will hold its first meeting for this
purpose about the middle of July The
exact date has not been fixed but will DO
announced by Chairman Aldrich about
july l.
The committee will assemble at some cool
resort, probably New England. and will
outline the work TO be done. II will be
necessary to secure a large amount Of in
formation concerning interpretations OF the
present tariff law, both by the courts and
by the board of appraisers, which duty
will devolve upon subcommittee. II has
not yet been decided when hearings will
be held Some time in November probably
will be fixed for that purpose.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
WILLS PROPERTY TO A FRIEND
Aged Man Near Waterloo, Ia, Re-
members One Who Aided
Him.

WATERLOO, IA, June 5.-Ten minutes
after making a will in which he bequeathed
all his earthly posse ssions, valued at about
$4,000, to his neighbor a poor man who
had befriended him, Gregory Grey, a pic
turesque character who lived near La Porte
City for more than half a century, passed
away Wednesday, aged so years.
When told by his physicians that he could
live but short time Grey made a will In
it he is said to have bequeathed a 24O-acre
farm, much personal property and several
town lots. Having no living relatives he
preferred to have his property 60 to his
old friend rather than to revert to the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
DOLLrvER IS NOT AFTER PLACE
Iowa senator Not at All Anxious to
Run for Vice President.

FORT DODGE. la. June 5-senator Dol
liver when asked about the report that
Taft would favor him for the vice presi-
ndetial nomination, said that he knew moth
ing about the move and could not refuse
what had not been offered However. he
made it clear that his seat in the senate
which he holds until, 1913. is comfortable
enough 10 suit him
II would not want TO belittle the honor
OF being vice president" he said. 1T is a
great dignity and honor. but change does
not appeal 20 me. l want rest and repose
this summer and have no desire 70 plunge
into the national campaign IN that way"
Asked about the wave OF reaction, -
talked about in the press. Mr. Dolliver said;
The people are thinking soberly. II is
natural that they should with 10000 freight
cars idle on the sidetracks. II does not
mean that the wise measures Of President
ROosevslt's administration win be repealed,
but that they viii slow down the pace q
little
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
SHEEHAN WRITES TO BRYAN
New York Democratic Leader Dis
cusses Nebraska Campaign
Fund.

NEW YORK. June 5.-whatever money
was sent to Nebraska for use in the cam
paign OF 1904 was taken from the general
fund OF the democratic national comrI.tee.
which was made up of voluntary contribu-
tions from many persons, according to
letter written by William r. Sheehan of
this city to William J. Bryan at Lincoln.
Neb., on June /, and made public today.
The letter bears upon the allegation which
has been published that Thomas F. Ryan
contributed $1,000 to the campaign in 1904,
through William F. Sheehan. vice chairman
OF the democratic national committee, who
Il was charged gave the money to T. S.
Allen Of Nebraska
In making the contents OF the letter pub
lie. Mr. Sheehan's representative today
called attention to the fact that It bore
date OF June l and said there was no de-
lay on Mr.. sheehan's part in notifying Mr..
Bryan Of the fact The letter follows in
part:
June 1. i90s.-Hon. william ]. Bryan. Lin
coln-Dear Sir: I have read the artile pub
llsned IN the New York World on May 80
last relating to campaign expenditures in
the state Of Nebraska In 1904 In view Of
the fact that I was chairman Of the execu-
tive committee OF the democratic national
committee in that campaign, permit me to
say that whatever money was sent to the
oNdtt pA NeDEdeka was taken from the
general fund, which money was made up
or voluntary contributions from many per-
sons Why there should be any criticism
OF this particular expenditure I am al a
loss TO understand. The transaction was a
perfectly legitimate one on both sides.
There was not the slightest suggestion at
the time from anybody that you had any
knowledge on the subject or that knowl-
edge Of the transaction was to be brought
home 10 YOU. I think II probabl needless
for me TO say that neither directly or indi-
rectly was | responsible for the publica-
ton IN question and were Il not for the
fact that I believe an act of injustice has
/ been done you I would not even say what
l have in this letter. Yours truly,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06

The cruiser Tennessee 10 the flagship Of
Rear Admiral Sebree. Captain Thomas A.
Howard commanding. and is the flagship
of the second division OF the Pacific coast
fleet. 1t is one Of the new armored crfuis-
ers OF 1850 tons displacement q knots,
and carries a complement of about 800 men.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
ANOTHER NOBLE LOSES PLACE
Prince Zu EnIenberG Said to Have
Pulled Down Prominent Ger
man OmeiaI.

BERLIN, June 5.-The Tageliche Rund-
schau today publishes under reserve a
statement to the effect that the inquiry
into the conduct of Prince Philip Zu Eu-
lenberg on perjury charges has conpro-
missed a great nobleman who until lately
was a high official at court. When the
emperor learned the particulars Of the
case he dismissed the nobleman from all
his offices and requested him to leave his
official residence.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
Brown Quickly Convicted.

DIES MONIES. Ia, June Sit took the
jury in criminal court but one ballot yester.
day afternoon 10 convict Frank Brown. Il
negro. OF attempting criminal assault upon
Mrs Mary Mama a white woman. Tn
jury retired at SIS o'clock. and at 5.2i
O'Clock the foreman handed the verdict o.
guilty TO the Judge
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06
Japanese DipIomatic Changes.

TOXIC, June 5.-The following appoint
ments will be officially announced tomor-
row: Baron Chinda, vice minister OF the
foreign office. ambassador TO Germany;
Viscount Hsyashi, former minister TO
Peking ambassador to Italy; Baron Ijuin,
formerly vice admiral minister TO China;
Baron Ishii, vice minister of the foreign
office, as successor to Baron Chinda
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-06

snt for the day. which is expected
bout 6 D. m.
q case of contests involving the
s-at-large thirty minutes for each
be allowed for the presentation of
Is and fifteen minutes will be al
n side in district contests. Pro-
be made for the consolidation OF
! one state where the issues are
nd for using the same evidence
ltests. The rule governing the
he committee on the contests