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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
All Hope Of Any Of 300
Miners Being AliUc GiDen Up
Engineers I,., Begin
Flooding Mine
(By I'nited Press.)

HAMM. Westphalla, Nov. 13. = In
the desperate hope that some of the
800 or more entombed miners in the
Radbod mine might have survived
the explosion and flames that wrecked
the mine, the crief-stricken crazcd rel.
atlves of the victims to-day made a
desperate effort to prevent the engt-
neers from flooding the mine. They
begged the mine officials to make one
more attempt at rescue and Wien the
demands were denied fought those in
charge of the work like mad men. A
Gordon of troops was finally called out
and soldiers stationed themselves
around the pit in which more than
800 lives mad been sacrificed. The
mine Is now being flooded and 1t is
hoped to have the flames extinguished
before night. Engineers say there is
absolutely no doubt that all those in
the mine are dead.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
Ebert Hubbard
WELL KNOWN AUTHOR WILL OF
LIVER LECTURE HERE NEXT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

Elbert Hubbard, VINO possesses
more originality than any other au
thor or lecturer Of the present day, vii!
give heart to heart talk at the Grand
Opera House next Wednesday night or
Health, Wealth and Happiness" Fra
Albertus, as he is familiarly known
has many admirers in this city, gain
cd by reading the Phflfstfne, Little
Journeys and periodicals. sent out by
the popular writer.
On several previous occasions Mr.
Hnbbard's services as a lecturer were
sought by local orders, but his engage.
ments were too numerous 10 get him
until this time Ebert Hubbard has
something good 10 tell and can tell It
in a way that 1t becomes part Of
you.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
HUNDRED r 5 men
AFTER GANG
POSSE IN HOT PURSUIT OF JOE
VlNsoN AND HIS CROWD CT
MooNsHINEas.

g HUNTINGTON, Nov. ia hun.
dred men, circling Throughout a wide
range of country and guarding every
1oophole of escape are closing in upon
the hiding place of the notorious boot
legger and monshiner, Joe Vinson, and
his armed companions. Spies have re.
ported the rendezvous of the gang that
has for days been dery1ng the State
and federal officers of Kentucky and
West Virginia and their capture Is but
q matter of time and blood.
"A posse of men from Huntington left
last night for the hills of eastern Ken.
lucky, where WILSON, his aged father
and the murderer. Ed. Salmon, are
known to be at bay like animals in
their lair. Many Of the people in the
wild hill sections of both West Vir.
ginia and Kentucky are hostile to the
efforts made by the officials to arrest
their friends and are seeking by every
possible means to lead them astray
In their search.
This has delayed the capture The
latest word last night was that posses
We're believed to be very near the
hiding place Of Vinson and his com,
panions in crime and that all care was
being taken to prevent amhushing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
Mrs. Curry Dead
FIRST WARD WOMAN DIED YES.
TERoAY At HER HOME ON
STERLING STREET.

Mrs. Clara Currey died on Thursday
at her home on Sterling street; First
ward, after prolonged illness from
tuberculosis. Since last May Mrs. Cur.
ry had been in failing health and her
deeth was not unexpected. Deceased
was aged 81 years and was formerly
Miss Clara Miller. daughter of Mrs.
Sophia Miller, wno with Mr.. curray,
survive her.
Deceased was member Of the
Hopewell church and was an excellent
Christian woman. Her death has
bNught sorrow to her many friends.
Funeral services will be held on Sat.
urtay afternon at Meadowdate church
at about halt after one o'clock, where
lnterment will also be made. Rev.
Phillips will have charge Of the ser.
vices assisted by Rev. T. B. Iawler.
Undertaken Jenkins in, charge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
60
NEXT Time
TOWHEELING
The Grand Lodge
Finished its Work
This Morning

EARLY this morning the Grant Lodge
which was in session hens all day yes.
terday finished up IT'S work and ad.
journed to meet in Wheeling in 1908
which will be the fortyfifth annual
meeting of the order.
The new officers for the ensuing
year we're elected as follows:
f. N. snowalter, of Fairmont, Grand
Master.
F. W, Clark, of New MartinsviIIe,
Deputy Grand Master.
Wyndham Stokes, of welch, Senior
Grand Warden,
John D. Bafnes, of Charleston, Jun
ior Grand Warden.
Dr.. Samuel N. Myers, Martinsbur2,
Grand Treasurer,
H. R. Howard, Point Pleasant. Gran 1
Secretary
Charles w. Lynch, OF Clarksburg,
Senior Grand Deacon.
r, P. Jacabs, OF New MarttnsvfITe,
Junior Grand Deacon.
DR.. John NJ. McConihay, Charleston.
Grand Lecturer.
Rev. j. Howard Gibbons, Point
Pleasant. Grand Chaplain.
f. D. Gardner. of Martinsbur- :,
Grand Marshall.
W. 7. Ice. Jr, of Phlliippi. Grand
Pursuivant.
W. H. Rose of Wheeling, Grand
Tiler.
H. Wade coffmaa. of salem, is the
Deputy Grand Lecturer and Gordon
B. Late, of Bridgeport. is the District
Deputy Grand Master. The session
which closed this morning was one of
the the most mo important in the history of
the lodge.
To-day the visitors left for their
homes. and all expressed themselves
as much pleased with the hospitality
shown them during their so1ourn here.
The meeting was the first held here
since the local lodge has moved to
it's new headuarters and the visitors
were loud in their praise OF the hand
some and commodtous structure.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
COMPANY B
BOYS, MADE hit
PAUL GILMORE AND HIS sPLEN.
DID CAST DID FINE WORK
LAST NIGHT.

Handsome and debonair rs ever,
Paul Gilmore made his annual appear.
ance at the Grand last evening in a
vehicle admirably adapted to his abil.
ity and with a cast OF characters per.
! fectly competent to lend him tae sup.
port he deserved. Many of his friends
here who have seen Paul Gilmore ut
each apDearance in the u..y claim that
his present vehicle is the best he has
yet appeared in and that Paul himself
never has appeared to so great an ad.
vantage. The character Of Tony Al.
len. a handsome, attractive young fell
low, Just out of college, was calculat-
ed to win friends and in such hands
as Mr.. GllmOre's he won the sympathy
Of his entire audience.
There was scarcely a member OF
the cast who did not win some partic.
Wlar honors on his own account,
Miss Mabel Wright as Eileen Mac
Lane. Topys sweetheart, did fine
work, as did Edna Bern as Mrs. Mac
Lane, the mercenary mother Of Eileen,
who in spite of the mercenary spirit
She erincel. was decidedly attract.
I've woman Jimmie Jfmeson as
Madge Blake, the lisping girl, who
caused much trouble for Tory Allen
and Miss Jane Aubrey. as Florence
Henderson, a romantic young woman,
both made the most of their roles.
Harry McClain. as ..rihur stabler
was great and played the part Of a
snob to perfection. The part was one
which might have been made offensive
but in the hands of Mr.. Mccain was
only what 1t was intended to be. In
spite Of the ugly character which he
assumed bis marked ability won him
friends.
One of lie most appreciated charac.
ters Of the cast was Lynn overman
as sigsby sissen sewel. '4he boy
whose voice Madge liked" and this
self same voice brought laugh with
every line.
Will Bqrdette, who. by tae way. is
a Charleston, w. Va, boy, and who is
related toseveral well known families
In this city. took the part Of Beauty
to perfection and Clinton CLAY as Babe
carruthen made his usual hit There
wasn't a dull line in the entire per-
formance and the audience was a
highly amreciative one. The attrac.
ton drew the best crowd that has at.
tended the Grand this season
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
NOT A CANDIDATE
SECRETARY OF STATE ROOT DOES
NOT ASPIRE TO THE SEN
AToRsHIP.


BOSTON, Nov. l3.-In an Interview
published in an afternoon paper, Sec
retary of State Eliau Root stated yes
terday that ne was not candidate TO.
the United States senate. He said:
a am not a candidate for the sen
ate. There has been lot of talk
about that, but 1t is all rumor."
Secretary Root came to Boston tc
attend the funeral Of his cousin, Colo
mel E. L. Buttrick. of Charleston. w
Va, and after the ceremonies went tc
The home of his daughter, Mrs. U. s
Grant, Ill, in Brookline. He will re
turn to Washington today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
Royal Neighbors

Following the regular meeting of
the Modern Woodmen of America held
last evening at their hall, the Royal
Neighbors, the woman's auxiliary, Wis
tied the lodge and served delicious re.
rreshments. Preceding the serving of
the refreshments the following named
ladies entered the hall and gave the
degree or floor work in elegant style:
Oracle, Emma stealey.
Vice Oracle, Amanda Roush.
Recorder Bessie Walker.
Received, Lucy shroyer.
Past Oracle, Rhoda Thomas.
Chancellor, Josephine Cassell
Martial, Bertha Bush.
Assistant Martial, Margaret Snyder.
Inner Sentinel, Mollie Hawkins.
Outer Sentinel, Mae Alexander.
Graces-odra stealey. Bessie Wat.
son, Allie Nay, Ada Talkington Lille
Carpenter.
Other lady Royal Neighbors present
We're Mrs. Whistler, Mrs. Leigh Elem.
ing. Mrs. D. N. Dumire, Mrs. H. F.
Colebank, Miss Ota Hood and Mamie
Thomas. Other visitors present were
DR.. L. f. offner, of First ward; Bur,
ton Anvil, Of Hendricks, and a large
number Of the members OF White
Camp.
The floor drill was executed with
great skill under the direction Of Mrs
J. l.. stealey, who has the reputation
of being one of the most competent
lodge workers in the city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
ELECTS
APRESlENT
TOMORROW [. !.
NeOR Repub lic 5alf
Take Ploce Ia
RAM
tsy 8. ". Press Aasoeia don !

cRy s. W. Press Assoe,stion
'FfAVASSNA, Nov. 1S, general
election for president vice pfasidehf.
representatives and senatorial electors
will be held in Cuba tosnortow Il
is believed that the ballotia #iiI pass
OF quietly and that there vim BE 10
serious trouble. lose Migus Comes.
the candidate Of both tine AIignslisl1
and znyista wings OF the Iiberal
party, will probably be elected The
fusion of the Liberals has nude that
party distinctly more poWerfl, shan
1.-THE Conservative party, which il ieS
by General Mario Bfenoeal fpr fesi
dent. The latter represents II hat waa
formerly known as the aioderate par.
ty, which elected former Freaident
Palma. The terms of me president
and vice president to be elected to.
morrow will expire May 2os lgis. Tie
United States troops viii he with.
drawn on January Is. 1909, and with
the Inauguration Of the new III ident,
the protectorate Of the United slates
will cease and Cuba win again become
republic In fact as we'll as IL name.
The Liberal candidates for pfesldent
and vice president Gsnertt Gomez
and Or, Alfredo zayas, were brougnt
together on a single ticket BY the de-
monstratlon that harmony Ras ssen-
tial to a party, victory. At the prc.
vinciai and municipal elections Inst
August, large majority 81 the Con.
servative candidates were succea asflll.
although the combined Liberal vote
greatly exceeded that of the Gonserga.
tfves. This happened becats die sun.
porters Of Gomez, to whom IL tint
time the presidential SncminatIon hda
been refused and the followers 81 zay.
as, upon whom It HAD been eonferred.
were lighting among Them dives.
Since then the warring factions nave
made peace. Gomez was naned for
the presidency, with the understand.
ing that zayas is to have the nomlna.
ton next time.
The Conservatives, composed foY the
most part of members Of the odd Mod
crate party, the organization Dy witch
the Palma administration was prinar
lily supported, selected as their ssand-
ard bearer N. Mario Meaocal 4 man
Of good standing and considerable abii.
ity, who made record during ae CON
tlict with Spain which will be b as-
sistance to him at the polls ana WHO
as large property holder has a ssaIse
in the community which comfnends
him to the acceptance :. The eonsefsa
lively inclined He has reputation
for energy and courage and has given
notice tina IL elected to thepre esidency
he will maintain order and Suppress
tnsurrection with an iron hand ii
which case he Will present stfong
contrast to his first and oniy predec-
essor. HIS associate on tie ciset Ii
Rafael Montoro, who enioys sie easy
popularity OF somewhat sbIlty
damagogue.
Supporters Of Menocal declare Tint
he is another Diaz ana mat i eiecsed.
he would rule Cuba III inucaSthe same
manner las the famous nregfdenf r.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
BRYAN STUNNED
BY THE RETURNS
WAS UNpREPARED FOR SUCH AN
OVERWHELMING DEFEAT-ls.
SUES STATEMENT.

LINCOLN. Neb, Nov. 13.-In a
statement under the caption, "a Bat
tie Lost, War But Begun" Mr. Bryan
says:
,"Tie election of 1908 is over, and
the returns disclose signal victory
for our opponents. but the principles
for which our party contend, these arc
not dead.
"a good proposition is not made bad
by rejection at the polls; a needed re
form ls not made unnecessary BY an
adverse vote, The legislation asked
for by the Democratic party in It's last
national platform was not OF a TEN.
Dorary character-it was legislation
which will be OF permanent character
when It is secured
There must he a party, represent
ing the people. to protest against
wrong in high places. against corrup.
tlon in politics and against the on.
preston OF the struggling masses:
and the Democratic party must con.
tinue to fight. II could not exist as :,
plutocratic party.
During the last 12 years the Demo
cratic party has accomplished more
out OF power than the Republican par
ty has accomplished in Office, and this
is q sufficient reward for those who
fight for a righteous cause. 1t would
have been pleasant to nave been abba
to reward worthy Democrats with o..
ficial positions, but the most worthy
of the Democrats are not looking for
official positions; they are looking for
good government. and they labor ,m.
selfishly for the promotion of good
government.
"They will neither be discouraged
nor dismayed by defeat. They cannot
cease to be interested in the govern.
ment, for Indifference would only in.
vlte worse abuses than those from
which we now suffer. The fignt must
be continued, because good govern.
ment is the richest legacy that pa.
rent can leave to child.
"As for myself, let no one worry
about my future. The holding of Of,
fee is a mere incident in the life OF
those who are devoted to reforms.
"The reform is the essential thing.
If one can advance reforms by hold,
ing Office, then the holding OF office is
1ustlfiahle: II one can best advance
reforms as private citizen. then the
holding OF Office ts undesirable. The
world owes me nothing; I have been
abundantly compensated for what |
have been able to do. My life will
not be long enough to pay the people
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
FATRMoNT, WEST VIRGINIA. FRIDAY NOVEMBER i3 1905 .
Five Small Children Burned
To Death Near Elkins
Gas Explosion
Started the Fire

.
ELRtNSs W. Va. Nov. ts.-Poss.bty
the most horrible tragedy that aas
ever occurred in this section, tool
place at Beverly yesterday moruins
when the five small children OF Mr.
and Mrs. Jefferson Rice, respectable
colored people, were cremated alive it
their home which burned to the
ground after their parents had made
attempts to save them and received
terrible burns in consequence.
Rice struck match to lignt II.
gas stOve In order to prepare the
breakfast when there was an expio
sion and the whole house was at onci
enveloped in flames.
The explosion was caused by leak.
age Of gas from one of the Jets OF
the stove which was defective, and thu
fumss We're not observed by Mr.. anA
Mrs. Rice as they had penetrated
through the entire dwelling and they
had inhaled them in their sleep. On
this account stIley did not notice the
odor of gas when they arose in the
morning,
Instantly both MIR. and MIRA. Rice
ran up the stairway to the room in
which their Ave caildren were repos.
ing, but the flames had preceded them
above and they arrived TO find the
room already almost a seethlng fur.
mace as the rooms below.
Already aflre. with their clothing
burning. Mr.. and Mrs. Rice vafnfy
tried 10 reach their little ones whom
they heard pitifully screaming through
the flames. but their efforts were fruit.
less and they were forced to abandon
them and jump through a window to
the ground below in order to save
themselves.
Rice escaped with severe injuries
from the fall to the ground and Mrs,
Rice, whose clothing which was a
mass of flames. sustained also broll,
en- back from the Jump to the ground
and now is in an unconscious condl,
tion at the Davis Memorial hospital at
Elkfns, to which institution she was
taken in the afternoon.
Heroic efforts of neighbors proved
unavaiiing. The residence of Worth
Bucke, adjoining, was seriously dam.
aged.
When the building was in ashes the
five children Of Mr.. and Mrs. Rice
were burned in such horrible man.
ner t1at it was utterly impossible tn
identify the remains or distinguish
one from the other by their different
sizes.
The little ones were all of very
tender ages. as follows: Elsie. aged
{; Myrtle, aged C; Emmett. aged s;
Arthur, aged 8, and Baby Alma May.
aged only three months.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
BOLD GANG TAR AND
FEATHER AGED WOMAN.

MART1NsBURG, Nov. 1s. = Johr
(one-eyed) Murphy. George Murphy
Ike Murphy, Joseph Arnold and Mrs
Joseph Arnold have been arrested and
are awaiting preliminary hearing be
fore Justice of the Peace Felker or
the charge of having tarred and Heath
ed Mrs. Jane Weber. an aged lsdy
and housekeeper for John Murphy
who lives near Hedgesvilie. Mr.. Muir
ply caused the warrants to be issued
What caused the deed is not known
The woman was taken from her bed
late at night and the tar and feather
ing process injured her to such an OK
tent that her condition is considered
critical.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
"The Rarchman's Love"

This picture was made near tae
Great Divide" and the backgrounds
are of the most beautiful Of natures
handiwo%. The story is clear and
convincing and the acting is of the
very best, The greatest western Aim
OF It's kind yet made. will be your yer,
dict. Don't miss This great picture,
as it was taken in that scenic Won
derIand, Colorado.
illustrated Song
FOREVER TRUE HEARTS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
" ept for Joy
DISCOUNT CLERK IN BANK SHED
TEARS WHEN ACQUITTED
BY JURY TODAY.
tRy United Press '

PITTsRURG, Pa, Nov. 15.-Addl
son Altaffer, former discount clerk a
the Allegheny National Bank. charge,
with aiding and aDetting Cashier VII
liam Montgomery in abstracting thc
institutions funds. was acquitted a
noon to-day after the jury had leliber
ated nineteen hours. Altaffer wep
when the verdict was announced,
You and one Of to-day's want adver
tisers ought to know each other.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
Chinese !
EMPEROR
l.I.EDITO-DAY
DotOager Empress
Is Reported to
Be Very III
(py United Press.>

Knang Hsu. Emperor Of China, diel
this morning at the Imperial Palace
after an illness Of many uaoRtls. The
announcement Oh bis death las occa.
stoned no c0mnotIon IN the Empire
as his death nad been expected long
time. Eor several days II had been
known that the Emperor was near
death. Details not been given out to
the public His death is still den!ef
BY some government officials VINO fear
the effect on the empire by reason OF
the serious illness OF the Dowager
Empress. the virtual ruler.
The Emperor was 81 years of age
and had suffered for years from
4 Nephritis which alment later became
complicated with diabetes and sciatlca.
His mind became affected and though
much secrecy was thrown about his
condition it was known for long time
he had been mentally irresponsible.
Kuang Hsu, Of Kwangsa, succeeded
to- the throne in 1876 on the death of
his cousin, Tung Chin. He became Of
age and assumed nominal charge Of
the government in 1887. Two years
later the Emperor married. For nine
years he took fairly active part in
governmental affairs. About ten years
ago his health failed and the Dowager
Empress assumed virtual rule and has
never reItnutshed. The Emperor left
no children.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13
Warm Wearables.
For
Cold Weather.

No store so well able to supply you as Hartley i
Stocks most complete now
Underwear for Men, Women md Children.
Hosiery Shoes, Cloves Rubbers, Blankets and
Outing Flannel Night Robes and Paiamas
Warm Dressing saques and Kimonas.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13

The people who advertise and who
answer ads. are never out Of work
long enough to feel the "sttng."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13

Tactus, the Roman historian writing of the
Batavans, said: "Others go to battle; these
people go to war.
With this persistent people, battle was mere.
ly part of the war; Of the campaign, no matter
whether it were won or lost
In modern business life the same idea prevails
With the merchant who is destined to win adver-
tslng is a CAMPAIGNING mere ''splurge''
big ad. is merely PART OF that campagn-not
thing upon which success or failure wholly rest
In war, great many big battles are apt to be
toughtr-some of them costly some disastrous
but all inevitable, part of Il winning cam
paign.
In advertising good many big ads. must be
used Some of them may seem too expensive -
some almost loss of money
But all are part of any winning campaign in
businesS-all are incidental to the success of the
campaign And when business campaign sue
ceeds--as every persistent and wise one will--the
COST will seem very small indeed!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13

II you have a "slow pay tenant yor
ought to be IN . hurry to advertise.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13

WESTERN COLORADO WESTERN
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13

Continued from Page FIve.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13

FoREVER TRUE HEARTS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-13

EXTRA TO-DAY GOOD
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-06-10
SEVEN INDICTED
 FOR LAND FRAUD

Portland, Ore, June 9,-The special grand jury in the United States Dis trict court ill this city, which is in vestigating alleged land fraud cases in Eastern Oregon yesterday returned seven indictments charging conspiracy to defraud the government out of 30,- 900 acres of public land in the Unatilla reservation.
 The persons indicted are:
 J. P. Raley, prominent Democrat, lawyer and former member of the state legislature from Unatilla; William Slusher, also a former member of the legislature from the same county; AlOnZo Knots, J. w. Crew, H N Vim and William Caldwell, sheepmen and ranehmen, well known in the eastern part of the state; C. w. Mat thews, a rancher; John Vert, former president of the First National Bank of Pendleton, and Bailey Ross. Sam uel Omstead and William Rahe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-06-10
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Sealed bids will be received for the building of the four story brick Davis Hospital building at Pine Bluff, Az kansas, until F o'clock noon of the fifteenh day of June, 1908.
 Plans may be seen at the office O. Chas. l.. Thompson. architect, Little Rock, Arkansas, or at the Cotton Belt Savings X, Trust Company, Pine Bluff Arkansas.
 Each proposal must be accompani- ed by certified check of $500 drawn upon q solvent bank to the order of Ms. J. w Crawford, Pine Bluff. and conditioned upon the successful bidder enterins into contract and furnishing surety bond of amount equalinr one half Of the contract price and IS ap- proved by the committee.
 The committee reserves the right to eaiec- any nr Ill bids
 Hjjs must De addressed to Mrs. !. N Crawford, chairman, Pie Bluff. Arkansas.