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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
TRACTION MEN
HOLD Meeting
GRAFTON STREET CAR MAG
MATES IN SESSION AT THE
TAVERN.

There was meeting of the direc'
tors of the Grafton Street Railway
Company at the Tavern this afternon.
The directors present at this meeting
were: Col. John T. McGraw, of Graf.
ton; Superintendent George Hartley
of Grafton; B. F. Overholt, of Scott.
dale, Pa; Samuel L. Dlllinger, of Bal
timore; w. H. Conaway, H. P. GIL.
more and ]. H. Rock, Jr.
Everything was reported in first
class condition and the directors were
very much pleased with the work al
ready done. Plans were discussed for
the extension of the lines to various
points near Grafton. There are four
cars now in operation and If the line
is extended as proposed several 9TH
er cars will be brought into requisi'
ton. 1t looks now that Grafton has
much in store for her in the near fu'
ture
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
People
Will Vote
On License
Council Held
Meeting LastN Night

Council met in regular session last
night with full vote present. The
minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved. After which bills on
the water fund amounting to S334.97.
and on the general fund amounting to
$51.2O, were ordered paid.
Th license for the restaurant in
the basement of the Tavern, operated
by Mrs. Laplnskf. was transferred to
James Smith,
Auditor Scherr sent the city draft
for $1.112.44 as its share Of the rail-
road taxes for the year OF 1907. On
motion of Councilman Howard the res
olution accompanying the draft was
adopted.
The matter of repairing Benoni and
Walnut avenues was next considered.
Street Commissioner West was order
ed to do the work as soon as the
weather will permit.
The controversy between the Miller
Clark Grain Company and George Lii
" came up for adjustment Attorney
George NJ. Alexander appeared for the
Niller-CIark Grain Company and
stated it's position. His statement
was corroborated by the city solicitor.
1t developed that the city had little
or nothing to do in the matter. How
ever, City Engineer S. A. Shuttles-
worth's report which he has made
but was unable to present last night.
may throw some light upon the sub
ject. Nothing was done.
The paving bills against certain
property owners along Castor avenue
and First street was discussed. Coun-
Gilman Robinson moved that bill be
presented to the delInquents and that
the city collector make report at
the next meeting of the progress
made.
The contract for the paving of 600
feet of ogden avenue was read. This
item will be further discussed at the
next regular meeting night.
The question of putting up a gas
light or an electric light at the West
side landing of the ferry was then
discussed. The city cannot erect eth
er without going through the proper
ty of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company and to secure the permission
necessary would require great deal
of time. A gasolene lamp was order.
ed. Water Commissioner Swisher
] cccfcoSflS1sa on sSas ggIa66t.5
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
Senator Scott Climbs On To
The Taft Band Wagon
sought by one who has been consplc
uously honored in other ways.
An Appeal For Harmony.

sought by one who has been conspic-
uously honored in other ways.
An Appeal For Harmony.
"Thls is a year for determined
effort to be made by all West Virginia
Republicans to get together" contin-
ued Mr.. Scott. 1--WE have all had
enough OF fighting among ourselves,
and we have found 1t very costly
and bitter game. We are not going
to have as easy sailing in the coming
State or national campaign as We had
four years ago, and we might as well
face that fact bravely. There are con-
ditions which we need not discuss
which will undoubtedly make a cam
paign difficult for any candidate.
"Whateyer good Republican is nomi-
mated for the Presidency, will have
my most earnest. loyal and enthusI-
astic support. Whatever good Repub-
lican Is nominated for Governor will
have the same kind of support. What
we want to do now is to think less OF
personal ambitions and petty Jealous
les and more of the country at large.
"I believe earnestly in the principles
and policies of the Republican party.
/ believe that continuation of those
principles and policies is necessary for
the continued prosperity of the Ameri-
can people. Let me emphasize this,
Especially Do l Believe That Con-
tinuatIon
of the Republican policy of protection
is essential to the prosperity OF West
Virginia.
Win Because We Are Right.
eve must not lose sight of the fact
that We have a hard battle to fight,
and on the result depends a great deal
more to this great nation than merely
gratifying the personal ambitions of
one man or set of them. We want to
win, because we believe we are right
and because we believe our victory
means continuance of sound, stable
and upright policy.
"Whuever, therefore, is nominated
for the Presidency or for the Governor
ship Of West Virginia, let US here in
West virginia, conduct the preliminary
contest in such a manner that every
Republican can rally enthusiastically
and earnestly to the standard Of the
party
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19

ously before the public eye and have
not enjoyed the political advantages
that comes from actual personal touch
with a great many different men and
different affairs in different sections,
but they are great in ability, charac-
ter. and stalwart Republicanism; and
those who know them best appreciate
them the most. With such splendid
men to choose from. all of them my
personal friends, have myself been
unable to take as decided position
as I otherwise might have done, and I
have felt that West Virginia might
we'll maintain a waiting attitude.
"As to the action of certain members
OF the Republican state committee in
endorsing Mfr. Taft's candidacy, can
only say that these gentlemen had a
perfect right to take any action as
individuals that they chose to do. I
only advised against taking action as
committee, and a great many other
of the leading Republicans Of the State
gave similar advice.
Taft Leads.
Who do you think has the lead for
the Presidency in West Virginia?
asked the reporter.
"As matters now stand Secretary
Taft is undoubtedly the preference of
very large number. II not a clear
majority, of the Republicans of West
virginia and undoubtedly that senti-
ment will be reflected to large de-
gree in the delegation that will be
sent to Chicago. A number Of gentle
men are candidates to the convention.
Several of them, might say all, are
my personal friends and the most of
them are, l believe, for Secretary Taft
for President. Personally,if I were
a delegate would prefer not to be In
structed, and feel sure that these
gentlemen, or whoever are selected for
delegates. will prefer not to have in
structions, but II the convention wish
es to instruct, no one that know of
is going to make a fight against 1t. 1
am not candidate for delegate to the
National convention and will not go
as delegate. This is an honor which
/ think properly belongs to the rank
and file OF the party and should not be
y ID = ~. p h b
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
FLORENCE Davis
WILL BEL HERE
WELL KNOWN SOUTHERN Ac-
TREss COMING : LITTLE
JOHNNY JONES" WAS

While there nave been some changes
in the cast of Little Johnny Jones. ;
the superb musical comedy which was
seen by a good sized house at the
Grand last evening, the play gave even
better satisfaction than at its former
appearance, the staging and costum-
ing were more elaborate and the
chorus was much better trained. The
Intricate drills, marches and dances
Of the chorus were executed with the
precision and accuracy of clockworlS.
and it is doubtful II a better chorus
has ever been seen upon the Fairmont
stage. The principals were all ar
lists of abIlity,-Billy sedmore and
Helen Dexter in the leading roles
made good with the audience and es-
pecially in the somewhat old song,
GIVE my Regards to Broadway" an
enthusiastic appreciation was evi-
denced by uproarlous applause, more
from the scenic embellishments, how
ever. than from extraordinary musical
ability. The scene of the boat leav-
ing the pier with its bright lights
shining as the vessel sailed from shore
presented a very thrilling scene that
approached reality so closely that 1t
will not soon be forgotten.
W. F. Ryan. as an Anthony Ansley,
John Ryan, of the "Pelin Gazette. !"
Joe carney as Timothy D. MCGEE, C.
]. Harrington. as Captain squIryy.
Leo 3. Mordaunt, as the fame reform
er, Ada clifford. Of the "san Francisco
searcher," all acquitted themselves
we'll in leading roles.
Much and possibly most of the hu-
NOR of the play Is due to the unique
part of the Unknown" an original
character created by VIM. Keough.
His delineation Of the character is not
only humorous but much wholesome
philosophy and common sense is mix
ed with the fun that makes the i'm
preston more lasting and of more i'm.
portance than plain comedy.
Little Johnny Jones" now has an
enviable record here and one attained
by meritorious work.
On Thursday evening Miss Florence
Davis will appear In comedy trans
lated from the French, another one of
the good plays Manager Powell has
been SO fortunate as to secure for the
local theater.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
IMPORTANT
meeting HELD
DIRECTORS OF ovERHoLT COAL
AND COKE COMPANY IN sEs-
SION TO-DAY.

There was a meeting this morning
OF the directors of the Overholt Coal
& Coke Company at the offices of the
Conway Realty Company, The d.
rectors present were: B. F. overholt,
scottdale, Pa; Ralph overholt, Clyde
oyerholt, Pittsburg; Samuel L. Dill
Iinger. John F. Williams, Baltimore,
and Mrs. zella Conaway.
w. H. Conaway was elected to all
the positions formerly held by Charles
e. conaway,
After the meeting of the overholt
Coal and Coke Company there was a
meeting OF the directors Of the Fair
mont and Southern Railroad Company
at the same place. This meeting was
attended, by full board Of directors.
This company says 1t is going to force
the Buckhannon and Northern out. An
other meeting of the FaIrmont and
Southern will be held in Baltimore
next Tuesday when matters of i'm
portance will come up. 1t has leaked
out that an effort will be made to oust
the Buckhannon and Northern. All
the papers have been drawn and have
been for sometime. In fact they were
drafted at the time of C. f. Conaway's
death. These papers will be filed, but
ii could not be found in what county
whether in Marion count, Taylor coun-
ty or Barbour county.
1t is said that the Buckhannon and
Northern are anxious to build Its
road, but It has been so slow in its
operations that it will be forced out,
The large tract of coal land owned
by the overholt Coal and Coke Com
pany cannot wait to be developed.
One thing is sure. If current report
can be taken. all the projects that
Charles e conaway had under way
will be carried out the same as had
he lived to do the work himself.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
Levy Bill
Passes
House
Now Ready For
Govern or to Sign
1sneciai to the West Virglnian.) }

s5IspI EsToN w. va. Feb. 10
,ss,,..ars ,ysre circulated by the mem.
ssrs I I, tbe5Legislature and we're sign
"a mite freely bv the members this
,,s,a,.ntno astInp Governor Dawson to
( III, an extraordinary session for the
n,,,.,,osa :, nassine a local option bill.
:. 4 tSongbt the Governor is willing
) - - sssna tbe call but prefers to have
t,a S1s.g,sTators assume the response
,.S,.,, !banos tbe natittons
~ =. .t,o oc,ocl. This afternoon. both
,,,a,,sas not IN, axecutive session to
Z .sGa some action on the Virginia debt
s.,,ss+,on tt-is understood that Attor.
~, canor.y c,ark Nav has report
- .at.a
Iansa ,l,,.No ~ limiting the lev.
...- =. .,,onda1 INV tho senate. mass.
{, ~ ~ - tIanse thts morning.
= eaaa4a ~ hI,l No OK relating to mu.
80 s,so ,,s"rance 40 amended bv the,
ygs,,sa -, ,,as concurrad In by the Sen.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
SPECIAL SESSION FOR LOCAL OPTION
WILL LIKELY BE CALLED
Harry And Evelyn Will
Play Quits Sure Enough

sane 1t is understood the Thaw family
viii have the marriage annulled on
this ground. The family lawyers will
maintain that since the jury found
Thaw was insane at the time he shot
White on the root of Madison Square
Garden he must have been insane az
the time he married Evelyn Nesblt,
The surprising part OF what appears
to be the final chapter in the affairs Of
the Thaw family. so far as Evelyn
Nesbit is concerned. Is the fact that
Harry Thaw is said to have consented
TO be separated from his wife. This
would seem to Indicate that he has
been cured of his mad infatuation for
her. which caused him to take hui
man life and eventually landed him In
a madhouse.
Love All on Harry's Side.
While Evelyn Thaw has frequently
expressed deep affection for her hns'
band friends of the couple have always
maintained that the bulk of the love
between them was on the husbands
side. The fact that she has agreed to
cut loose from him has occasioned no
great surprise.
While she is said to be willing that
they shall be separated on the ground
of incompatibility, which would give
-. ..l..,.o - ,n,,,o Iay. DUyt, tarms
1t is understood she will protest II the
family should attempt to have the mar
riage annulled on the ground OF in
sanity. BY this arrangement she
would be compelled to take whatever
the family saw fit to give her.
Denials were issued by all concern
ed in the Cafe Boulevard incident.
Evelyn Thaw declared she had not
been near the restaurant, and was
quoted as saying that she did not know
E. R. Thomas. The Identification was
made by several newspapermen inti-
mately acquainted with the appear
ance of both Mrs. Thaw and Thomas.
Investigation disclosed that this was
the second time in two days that Eve
lyn Thaw and Thomas had dined to-
gether in the Cafe Boulevard. It is
said they were together there last Sat
urday night.
DeniaIs Don't Gibe.
Mrs. E. R. Thomas said the report
that her husband had dined with Mrs.
Thaw Monday night was absolutely nn-
true.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
GILLETTE TO DIE
COURT OF APPEALS REFUSES TO
COMMUTE SENTENCE OF
GRACE BROWNS MUIR
DERER.

ALBANY, N. Y. Feb. 1s.-The court
Of appeals has decided that Chester
Gillette, of Cortland, must die in the
electric chair for the murder of his
sweetheart, Grace ("Billy') Brown, Of
South obelic, chenango county. near
Big Moose Lake In the Adirondacks,
July II. 1906. The court afirms the
Judgment of conviction of murder in
the first degree and the sentence OF
death, rendered at the extraordinary
term of the supreme court of Herki-
mer county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
Marriage Will
Be Annulled


NEW YORK Feo' ls'-aarrS ~
Thaw and his beautiful young %iie,
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw' nave reacheu
the parting OF the ways. several pro
ceedings py "hlch tne'r iesai 9epa :"
tion can be accomplished are peihs
considered by Mrs. wllllam ina" anu
her lawyers on the one she anu
young Mrs. Thaw and her legal aa'
visers on the other
Negotiations have reached the point
where the only obstacle IS the amount
of money which the Thaw family shall
settle on the former chorus girl ana
artists model.
Stories that Thaw was about 10
divorce the woman for whom he com
mittel one of the most sensational
murders of modern times gained fresh
impetus, following the announcement
that the young woman had peen the
unchaperoned guest OF E. +. Thomas'
the racing man and banker. TO the
Cafe Boulevard Monday night. rms
incident, it was said had furnished
Harry Thaw and his devoted mother
with the excuse they had been waiting
for to rid the family OF the younger
Mrs. Thaw.
Merely Acted Part.
AS matter of fact 1t had been ar
ranged that young Thaw and his wife
should separate some time ago. Plans
are said to have been discussed before
the beginning OF Thaw's second trial
At that time an action for divorce
to be brought by the young Pittsburg,
er, was thought to be the best way out
or the disagreeable domestic tangle'
This was tentatively agreed upon, the
amount of money to be settled on the
pretty young wife being allowed to so
undetermined until the conclusion OF
the second trial.
In the meantime she consented to go
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
$tO,OOO,OOO TO BE SPENT FOR
SANITATION AT Havana, CUBA
Japan,s Reply To America
Is Handed To Ambassador

satisfy the washington Government
and Immediately end the pending con-
troversy. was handed to Ambassador
o'Brlen to-day. The document con-
cedes practically all that America has
asked and assures restrictions on emf
grafton to America. which IL made
good viii probably prove effectual.
The communication has been for.
warded to America.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
. alter and
Sc " eli
System
Recommendations
BY Secretary {. a.ftl

y
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s. PLANS for
the expenditure of nearly slOI00O.00o
in improving the sanitary conditions q
Havana. including the construction of
a complete water and sewer system
have been outlined by Governor Sa
.gonn and will almost certainly receive
the final approval Of Secretary Taft
upon his return to washington To
morrow. The plans have the concur
renee of Secretary Root and the eors
dial approval of President Roosevelt
The contract for the construction Of
tile water and sewer system was orig
inaIly awarded by Governor General
Wood to McGibney & Rokeby. ard
this, with Secretary Tafts approval
must be carried out.
Work under this contract Will De-
gin at once. 1t Is to be compile
within four years. SO that one-totlrth
can be accomplished before the pres
ent American occupation Of Cuba ter
inmates. 1t is probable that the na
tionaI government of Cuba VIII divide
the cost with the municipalitys and
the former will exercise supervisory
and administrative control. In reacl h
ing this decision Secretary Taft WAS
largely influenced by the Secretary q
State, who firmly adheres to the argt.
1aent, repeatedly submitted to the Pal
ma administration, that under
terms of the Platt amendment Cuba
is bound to take thts precaution
against unsanitary conditions a llar
chief city.
Secretary Taft also decided the 9th.
er three cases brought to his attens
tion by Governor Magoon and In each
instance the decision of the secretary
was approved by the President IA
line with the decision on the MeGly
ney G Rokeby contract is that on the
Reilly contract, which provides for the
construction Of sewer and water syas
tenn in the city OF cienfugos the sec-
ond largest city in Cuba. The iIiegai
features of the contract arestp be elm
mated. The contractors have consent
ed to the necessary modification and
the work will now proeedg uuinter
ruptedly.
The most dificnit case submitted ts
Secretary Taft was that Of the Mari
ano Telephone Company, which had
acquired concession in Mariana
suburb ofaHayana, and had sought IN
der technlcality Of the Cuba law q
include in its territory tho city 81
Havana. The Cuban courts had twice
decided against the claims otthe com
pany, but 1t asked some relief n the
form of a national telephone law
Secretary Taft decided thatthe com
pany had no right to construct rs
lines in Havana. but further rnled
that an open competition should he
conducted at which an should enjoy
an equal opportunity to bidsto con-
cession to operate a system n IN
vana.
The fourth case submitted 10 the
Secretary. the fifty-year concession
granted to scovel & Co. TO oconstruet
and operate pier in the harbor 81
Havana. was quickly disposed 81 The
concession Is to be cancelled ma tha
company compensated Tor the swori< L
has already done.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
Prohibition
AMENDMENT DEBATED IN HOUSE
OF MISSISSIPPI LACKING
TWO VOTES.

JACKSON. Miss, Feb. 10. = The
greatest surprise of the legislative ses-
sion developed yesterday when an
amendment seeking to establish con-
stitutlonal prohibition was defeated in
the lower house, lacking two votes
of a required majority Of two-thirds.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
Married BY Rev. smith.

Mr., W. H. Beech and Miss Fanny
Gertrude Berry, both Of Charlott, Mon,
ongalIa county, were united in mar
riage to-day at two o'clock by Rev. G.
D. smith, at his home on CASTOR ave,
nue..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
BLIZZARD N The WEST
CHICAGO, FACES WORST WINTER
CONDITIONS FOR NUMBER
OF WEARS.

CHICAGO, H. Feb. 19.-with nine
to twelve inches of snow on a level
and drifts ranging from three to six
feet, more snow falling and stin gale
blowing, Chicago Is facing the worst
winter conditions for years. Great
suffering and many accidents are re-
ported.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19

s Day Mission wall Clock. praeti-
calIy free. can At cailson,s. q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19

Day Mission wan clpeS practi-
eaIly free. can q ehllson's s.
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8 Day Mission wall Clock, practi-
cally free. Call at chilsons. st
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.Try q west YlrEIniAa want "a.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19
Comedies About
All Asked For

TOXIC, FEB. 19.-Japan's reply to
the American memorandum of Janu-
ary &c. concerning japanese coolie
immigration into the United States.
a reply which the Mikado believes will
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-19

tcon.lnuod on PAGE Four.1
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on PAGE Eighty
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-11
NO BANKRUPTS
IN THIS SECTION
UNIQUE DINTINCTION OF
BROWNSVILLE DIVISION OF
THIS FEDERAL DISTRICT
Report Shows Failures in Every Di-
vision During Past Year, Except in
this, Which Has Yet to File the
First in Its Entire History.

The report of the number of bank
ruptcy reports filed in the federal
court of the Southern District oil
Texas published at he close of the
fiscal year just ended, showing the
total number of cases, liabilities, as
sets, etc., shows that out of the en-
! tire district, the Brownsville division
has reported no bankruptcy cases
not only during the past year, but, as
the report concludes, I'm fact, the
first one is yet to be filed in the his
tory of the division"
The reports show the following
number of cases in the various divis-
ions of the district:
Galveston division, Hon. William B
Lockhart, referee-Cases closed, 8;
net total assets, both voluntary and
involuntary, $49,OOS.52; liabilities
$325.124.77; dividends paid, $47,-
321.92.
Houston division, Henry L. Borden,
referee-Cases closed, 10; total as
sets, s54,O6O.O5; liabilities, s94,55O.-
s.; dividends paid, s43OS.31.
Victoria division. ]. T. Limbaugh,
referee-Cases closed, 3; assets, re
allied $3314.06; liabilities, 8S220.9S;
dividends. s3314.3S.
Laredo division, A. Winslow, ref
eree-Cases closed, 1 (; assets, $685.
70; liabilities, $6763.46; dividends
s2667.O5.
Brownsville division, W. j. Russell,
referee-No report, there being no
cases filed. In fact, the first one is
yet to be filed in the history of the
division.
Thus it is seen that the Brownsville
division has the rare distinction of
having had no bankrupt cases what
ever This division includes. the
counties of Cameron, Hidalgo and
Starr. The record is one of which
these lower Rio Grande valley coun-
ties may well be proud