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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
Long Tramp l!:;r' Ends
Weston. After Walking Across thc
Continent in>1o4 Days, Delivers
Massive.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 16.-When
Edward Pnyson Weston yesterday
handed to Postmaster Arthur Fiskc
Tho Ictirr given him by POstnmt5rr
Morgan, of Now York City. on March
III last, the little ceremony crlel one
Of lhc most remarkable fonts OF pc'es''
trianism on record. Although weston
wns rnur days hchinh the schedule he
;,.d sci for himself when he stepped
or the Oakland ferry last night, the
nil man was not down hearted.
"It was n great walk" he said. "and
Int for unforeseen difficulties and hhrd-
ruius In the last three weeks oil my
tourney ! world have been here on the
hundrchth day. still, | am feeling fine
and could do 1t over again."
Weston slept late yesterday morning
and was In no hurry to deliver the let
ter to Postmaster Fiskc.
The white haired. bruised old man
was quickly recognized by the crowds
In the streets, and before he had gone
100 yards he hai n big following that
escorted him tnF the postonicc mn!
crowded In to see him deliver the let
ter and formally end his long tramp.
Try n West VIrElnInn want al.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
BUILDING
LINE N !. INTO VI | %
MANNlNGTON
STREET CAR COMPANY EXTEND
ING ITS LINE INTO CITY WILL
INCREASE PATRONAGE OF
ROAD.

The Fairmont and Mnnningtor Rails
way Company is now building It's line
direct into the town OF ManninEton.
The work on the line Will be finished
by September first. when the cars Will
go direct into the town. This will
make 1t n great deal moro convenient
for the public and the conhany Will
share moro of the patronage of the
travelling public when it can transfer
freight and baggage through to the
end OF the line. u +, ,.SEil 51s'fs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
c. L. MuSGRAVE
Fairmont Man Elected Secretary of
West Virginia Funeral Dir-ctors.

HUNTINGTON. July 1G.-Thc fiji
ieenth annual convention OF tho West
Virginia Funeral Directors closed yes
tcr,lay. Wheeling being selected MS tho
next place of meeting. Officers were
lcctrd MS follows: President. l.. T.. Crn
NOR, of Ronccvcrtc; vice president,
Frank Schroeder. OF Wheeling; sccrc.
tary. C. l.. MnsErlvc. OF Faihmont. The
executive committee consists OF u. w.
Noble, Martins Ferry. Ohio; Miss Myr.
Tic SeHsholcs. Huntington: C. G. Fish.
Cameron: S. C. Furbce. Wheeling, and
w: III. Farrell. Huntington.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
STILL UNCERTAIN
Is South American Trouble, But Plans
to Adjust Differences Progresses.

Is South American Trouble, But Plans
to Adjust Differences Progresses.
LA PAZ. July 1G.-lt is not confirms
ctl here that bolivia expressed official,
regrets to the Argentine republic for
alleged hostile demonstrations at La
Paz. On the contrary. 1t Is asserted
that in response 10 the claim for satis-
faction mndc by Senor Fonscca. the
Argentine minister. the Bolivian goY-
crnmcnt replied that neither the Ar
Ecntinc minister. nor the Argentine
flag had suffered in any way and that
consequently tho Bolivian government
did not recognize the claim for salts.
faction.
President Monies has Informed the
Peruvian minister that under no cir
cumstnnces will Bolivia accept tho ar
bitral award. and, although measures
have been taken to prevent attacks on
the legations. tho situation is uncer.
tain. 4. + s.. is. K 81 HI "a n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
MORE IHREATENIR|
is SITUA ION
Shah q oses on
trozS 3 oyal
Troops
IcossAcks ARE DlsskT1sFIEps
AND NEGOTIATIONS FOR SUR
RENDER ARE ON

TEHERAN. Persia, July De-
spite the efforts OF General Llnllhoffss
the military governor Or Teheran 20
open negotiations with the Nationalist
leaders and the q aEreenart or both
sides to cease thostdli Ties street fiEhting
was in progress throus ushuut the day
between Persian Eossaclt and the MI;
tlonalistsl around artillery safinre 71ld d
between The Royallst Bakhts rls md The
newly arrived Natlonallsts and reyoltls
Ionary Bakhtaris.
The insurgents. however rnitinne
in the ascenIency.
Tho Silah remninss obdnrate. and will
probably insistnpon holding out nhtlr
the Nationalist guns are itraine ed son the
snltanatabld palace.
The control OF the Rpyalist troops
has really passed from thu hands OF
the Shah Into those or General LIals-
hon. who again yesterday tried 10 stop
hostilities.
The fighting yesterday conferred
around tne British legation. a number
Of loyal Bakhtaris gaining I'M entrance
to tie city took a. position On the tops
of housesti tin@ the Vicinity OF the leEass
.tion and near the Natl tIpfaiist camp
which they abombaried with d henvyr
rifle, fire, The Naitona lists responded.
and. for several hours the British teli:-
grapl1ed and other foreign houses in 4
which were. a number OF women. were
,,r,a-- sro ,tirty, N X H.. ,,,,,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
WHEAT STILL
ON TOBOGGAN
PATTON is SAID TO HAVE CLEAN.
ED UP $500.ooo YESTERDAY.
is BUYING TODAY.
fBE ItnIlrtI I'rrra.

fBy United IrrYs. - y
CHICAGO. July 1G.--July wheat to.
day continues on the toboEgnn which
1t hit SO SUDDENLY yesterday when It
was Mt tho top. Right ut the start 1t
dropped to s1.21. but recovered and
huvereh about s1.22 and fractions.
James A. Patton is credited today
with having unloaIled, $500. 600 bushels
of July wheat at the high figures pre-
Willing yesterday and cleaned ,rp $780,
600. lie is buying today
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
Mass Meetings Be
ing H'eld.BI:y
Strikers
$50 MEN THROW DOWN THEIR
TOOLS THIS MORNING.
CROWDS ORDERLY.
LEAD STRIKE

LEAD STRIKE
PlTTSBuItG. Pa. July 1G.-At the
mass meeting held by the strikers at
Indian mound tails morning 1t wns de-
cidcd to name committee of Is men
by The president TO carry grievances
to the officials OF the company. The
committee will come 10 the city late
this afternon TO talk over the dlffercn-
ccs with officials. While the officials
havr.nGt said that they wouldgtreat
with the men 1t Is believed they will
and the strike will come to IN end
There is ITO disorder to-day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
STEEL STRIKER AR
INCREASING i'm number
RlVETERS STRIKE
FOR HIGHER PAY
MEN WORKING I'm CAR SHOPS
WANT FORMER WAGES
FOR WORK.
iHy Un.te.i I'rcss.)

BUTLER. Pa, July 1G.-OYcr $50
'rivcters, employees OF one department
OF the Standard Steel plant here re-
fused 10 20 to work this morning fol-
lowing n decision reached last night 10
ly men who har been receiving Sill Tor
every finished car turned out but dur
ing the recent depression the price was
reduced from Sc TO IS. There is no
disorder.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16

TANGIAR. July 1f.-TTIc internal
situation of. Morocco occasions raic
deepest arprchcnsions and 1t is be-
licvcd here that international inter
vcntlon cannot long be delayed. The
entire country is the prey OF complete
anarchy.
Tho foreign board Is without money.
and rs IL refuses to give security for
II Paris loan, the eventual seizure Of
the customs by the cxaspcratrtl crrdi-
tors is being discussed rs IN carly
probability
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
WIND PREVENTS FLIGHT.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. July 1G.-Thc
weather alone Is responsible for the
failure OF The Wright brothers to fly
yesterday afternoon. A large larty OF
OF tnc army and navy.
also many congressman. were dlsar-
pointed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
SPEAK FROM SURF.

BOSTON. Mass. July 1G.-Not being
permitted to speak In the public
parks. number OF .suffrascltos at
Nantasket Beach yesterday afternoon
donned bathing suits and made ad-
dresses from the surf. One OF them
stood in tho surf for an hour with
n banner beside her and preached
the sufrraEette doctrine.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
''F 49, t'. - 4.
GROW DISMISSED. :

Youngstown Manager is Let Out and
Will Buy Franchise of Another.
p EAST LIVERPOOL. o.. July 1G.-
Manager Crow. of the Youngstown
dismissed by the owners OF the club.
and 1t was announced here last night
that Crow Is negotiating for the pur-
chase of the Eric franchise In tac o.
and p. league. The cause OF his dis
missal Is all due to his inability to pro.
lucc winning team In Youngstown,
and as Il consequence the fans are
growing sore.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
MURDERED FOR 5000,

KINGSTON. N. Y. July 16.-Annl
Brooks. an unmarried woman. nGel
10. YVES murdered to-day her head
being nearly severed from her body in
an old secluded house where slls
lived. Thc murderer, who got $500.
Is supposed TO be n tramp who was
seen about the house.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
"THE PEAcHBAskET HAT."

This subject Is corkcr. There :s
not n man. woman or child but what
use TO give Synopsis OF 1t nor to
Try and explain It's worth. The ladies'
know. and will understand. what n
conmotion such munstrous hat can
create We arc just crazy over this
amusing picture. and guarantee thst
you will bc.-"Don't Miss It."
song-l Love My Wife tBut oh! You
kfd.) /.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
Everybody Come DANDY" today
DI x he

"Biograph" Telegraph" "Blograph"
And the cutest and most fascinating
Biosraph We nave presented for
months. "Honest Inlun" HIS fine.
1st Picture
1.-THE MEXICAN SWEETHEART5"
A very clever. amusing spoony subject.
I'd Picture
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-16
TAkEENoTIGE

q ~ -. 't7l5sst4G y
will be Mt tho ManIey Livery Ba
In Fairmont, w. Saturday, Jil
II. 1909. dressing teeth. Bring vol
horses to the above named place al
them properly treated by
I z Z. Is c. il. BALIIAH.
{ Veterinary Dentist
F'airmont. w. Va.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23
Leavenworth, Wash, Friday, July D, 1909.
AUTOMOBILE GOES INTO DITCH
W. B. Patton in His Ford Car Goes Over
the Side of Hill on the Divide

w. B. Patton Of Cashmere met with
quite a serious mishap last Sunday
while crossing the divide some fifteen
miles from Leavenworth on his way to
Lake Wenatchee. The road at that
point is very narrow and steep and on
the right side the bluff is nearly per
pendicula. Something went wrong
with the steering gear as they were
attempting to make a curve and before
any Of the occupants had time to jump
the car had left the road, turned over
and started plunging down the hillside.
The entire party, however, managed to
escape without serious injury, Mr.. Pa
ton being slightly cut and bruised.
The car stopped after sliding and fall
ing about two hundred feet. A wagon
and team went up Monday and brought
it back to Cashmere for repairs.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23
S1.OO Per Year
OPENING OF GOVERNMENT LAND
The Land Drawings in the Newly Opened
Reservations, Long Shot

A great many people in this vicinity
are making plans to go to the newly
opened reservations and register in the
land drawing. But before going they
should read the opinion OF one who
knows, which is as follows:
Judge James w. Witten, superin-
tendent Of the sale and opening of
government lands in the Spokane,
Coeur d. Alene and Flathead reserva-
tions, will open up his headquarters at
C9eur d Alene City, where he will
sta0ish his permanent headquarters
until August 20, when he will return
to Washington, D. c., leaving the
land Office work in charge Of district
officials.
l would like to impress on the
people" !" said Judge recently that
the chance for getting farm in either
of these reservations is very small when
we compare the number OF farms to
be entered with the number OF people
who will probably register. There will
probably not be over 1000 claims in
the Coeur d'Alene reservation. II
there should be 100000 registrations
in this district, and I truly believe the
number will not fall far short, mans
chances would be | in 100. Will
you tell me what man would be foolish
enough to bet on horse at price of
100 to l against the MANI And il
must be remembered that thousands OF
people will spend from $50 to SIS to
take 100 to ! chance. I don't want
to discourage, but I want to implore
the people to keep their wits about
them.
! have made preparations for l00,-
900 registrations in each OF the three
reservations. This is the first time
that the government has thrown open
more than one reservation at a time.
There are several reasons for this.
First, the lands are so far west that the
government decided to run them of
simultaneously so that fasteners who
intend TO apply could register at one
trip.
l should hate to guess how many
persons will register, but I am sure ii
will exceed 100000. Since June 1st
We have received at Washington on an
average Of 5000 letters of inquiry
day and have mailed literature to about
1000 persons day. These inquiries
have come from all parts Of the United
States, Mexico and Canada -
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23
Press Association at A.-Y.-P.

In the estimation of the showmen
along the Pay Streak at the Alaska
Yukon-Pacifc exposition the state ed
itors were about the livest bunch that
have yet hit the amusement trail.
When l saw that parade headed by
the Scotch Highlanders marching down
the Pay Streak l made a rush for my
Office and loaded up with passes" said
Sam Haller, manager of the Monitor
and Merrimac. Il could tell that it
was a live bunch by the way they
walked down the street.
! was glad to have them all as my
guests, for, in my opinion, the state
editors have accomplished more for the
exposition than any newspermen in the
country. They are doing real good in
the state to increase the attendance
and the papers sent East by subscrib-
ers are probably more widely read than
the metropolitan dailies. The cour-
tesies of the Monitor and Merimac are
always extended to real newspapermen
and the Washington state editors are
our friends because they are friends Of
the exposition"
While doing the Pay Streak the
editors were entertained at the Eskimo
village where Capt. Baber had assembled
Eskimo from Siberia, Alaska and Lab
rador to entertain the visiting news
papermen. A special performance,
both instructive and entertaining was
given for the state editors where they
learned the true educational features
OF this exhibition.
The Shadow of the Cross" the
painting Of the Christ, was open to the
editors and their families and the mys-
teries Of the picture was enjoyed by all.
The Ferris wheel was turned over to
the state editors for more than an hour
and the newspapermen Of the state en-
joyed a birds-eye view Of the Fair from
the carriages of this huge wheel. Down
the streets the editors spent consider
time at the Ticker, Scenic Railway,
the Joy Wheel and other amusements
Of lighter vein.
Such attractions as the Battle oi
Gettysburg, Scenic Alaska and the
Land Of the Midnight Sun opened wide
their doors to the state editors. During
the progress of the banquet at the New
York building rendered by the Division
of Exploitation several Of the Pay Streak
attractions provided music for the en-
joyment Of the state editors.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23

member Of the state tax commission at
the invitation OF Gov. M. E. Hay.
This promotion comes as a result of
Mr.. Parish's work in equalizing the
taxes OF the large corporations oper-
ating in and about Seattle. By making
them pay their just proportion he es-
tablished a precedent which is now fol-
lowed by other counties to their ad
vantage. The commissioners OF King
county have named Albert E. Parish,
son OF the retiring official, TO complete
his fathers term. The new man was
formerly chief deputy under his father.
Prior to that he was connected with va
rious Seattle newspapers.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23

John Fischer, an employee at the
mill, was quite severely injured in the
engine room at the mill last Sunday.
Fischer was in the act of opening a
door and in some way his hand came
in contact with live electric wire. 1t
was with a great deal of exertion that
he finally got loose. His arm was very
severely burned in several places. DR..
Elmer was called in to treat the in
jured man. He reports that it will
be a month before the man
will be able to resume his duties.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23

James D. Lowman, pioneer mer-
chant Of Seattle, has been elected
president of the Seattle chamber OF
commerce, to succeed former Gov J.
H. McGraw. This election also car
ries with it the presidency Of the asso-
ciated chambers Of commerce OF the
Pacific Coast, which is organized 10
encourage the extension OF the Oriental
trade. Mr.. Lowman heartily approves
OF the chambers new policy TO pro-
mote the Made in Washington" cam
paign, which is intended to stimulate
the use of Northwestern products and
manufactures.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23
NEWS LETTER
Items of interest from the Metropolis and
the Northwest

To obtain the greatest results in
protection against fire, with the mini
mum OF expense, the federal forestry
service has decided to establish on the
most advantageous points Of the Nat
ional forests in the West a series of
lookout stations from which news of
the beginning of forest fires can be
telephoned to all forest officers. As
all of these stations will command a
view Of the country for many miles,
the work Of detecting and extinguish-
ing fires in their incipiency will be
greatly facilitated, so that hundreds Of
thousands of dollars worth Of timber
can be saved annually by this inno-
vation. Fire losses in the national for
ests are kept at a point where they are
trivial, when compared with the dam
age which would be caused were the
lands confined in unprotected areas.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23

AS an amusement center, Seattle has
taken the lead on the Pacific Coast
with the opening Of the new Alhambra
theater under the management OF Rus
sell & Drew. AS the Schuberts Of New
York are interested in the venture, all
of the best antitrust attractions, which
have been barred out before, will now
have a house to play in on Puget
Sound. Mrs. Fiske in Salvation Nell''
had the honor of breaking in the new
playhouse, which was erected in seven
weeks time, a new record in construc-
ton. Russell & Drew are pioneer
managers in the Northwest and own
the Seattle theater.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23

Underhanded and unfair competi-
ton, with secret rates to favored ship
pers or favored localities and continual
dissension and unrest among railroads
are the net results of the federal gov
ernment's efforts at regulation, accord
ing to A. B. Stickney, president of the
Chicago Great Western railroad, who
has been viewing the A.-Y.-P. exposi-
ton. He says: Not until all rail-
roads are consolidated or the govern
ment proceeds to do directly what it
now attempts TO do indirectly, viz, to
fix absolutely all railroad rates, will
there be an era of stability and Of peace
and Of fair play, both to the railroads
and to the public. Competition among
railroads makes low rates at competitive
points-too low, perhaps, and they are
obliged to recoup by excessive charges
at non-competitive points. This is
most unjust and the people have a
right to complain"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23
Congregational Church

Preaching next Sunday morning at
the Congregational church. In the
evening communion and reception of
members. All are invited.
w. V. Davis, Pastor.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23

A recent issue Of the Post-Intelli-
gencer contained the editorial an
nouncement that William Wallace
Chaplin had acquired the holding Of
E. c. Hughes and Maurice McMicken
in that newspaper. Mr.. Chaplin, who
is the son in law of John L. Wilson,
the controlling owner and president Of
the P.-I. corporation, becomes vice
president and general manager. A.
P. Sawyer remains as secretary. Eras-
tus Brainerd, who as editor has built
up the influences of the paper, con-
tinues as its head and the announce
ment concludes that THE business and
editorial policy OF the Post-Intelligencer
will remain, as it always has been, de-
voted to the upbuilding Of Seattle and
the state OF Washington
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23

Dixie Day, which is to be observed
at the A.-Y.-P. exposition on August
10, is to be made one OF the most i'm
portant special features during the
coming month. Alfred Battle is chair
man Of the executive committee and
he has designated corps Of assistants
to take charge Of arranging for the va
rious details. All Southern people Of
the Northwest are invited to participate
in this event. Correspondence is now
in progress with several eminent orators
from the Southland who will be on the
program. In the evening there will
be reception and dance in the Wash
ington. building, at which Southern
beauty and Southern hospitality will be
features to make it long remembered.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23

r. S. Van Campen and c. D. Will
man have opened a moving picture
show in the old King building.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23

The new senator from New York is
obviously enamored OF his own voice,
but Senator Money of Mississippi, at
least, is not very fond Of hearing Elihu
riot
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23

Thomas A. Parish has resigned as
OF King county to become a
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-07-23

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MANgLED BY A
TRAIN; IS DEAD
Tragic Endiak Of q Sunday Gel
ebration Phillip handy
on WISE. FRoM FULTON
zsi's<o Isf'ie nds Not to Be Found-No
sllthess Of the Accident Can
- Be Located.


With both feet cut off and with his
legs dreadfully mangled up to his
knees as the result OF being run aver
by a railroad train last night, Philip
Landy died this morning from the
shock of his injuries. Landy came 10
this city yesterday from Fulton, where
he was employed with steam shoveI
gang. Two companions came with him
and they drank rather freely during
the early part of the evening.
Just how they came to get on the
railroad tracks is not known, but about
{ 10: 80 the ambulance was called TO get
s q man who had been injured on the
tracks of the Burlington road between
Nineteenth and Twentieth streets.
The men were too intoxicated to ex-
plain how the accident happened. bu.
. it lis supposed that the Milwaukee
southwest Limited which is due ar
the Seventeenth street depot at 10: s.,
STRUCK and ran over Landy. Both MS
!. feet were ground clear off. and the
legs were smashed and frightfully
stoFn as far up as the knees.
Could Not Stand Operation.
.He was removed to the hospital AMI
a physician summoned The victim
: was ia such condition it was decided
not TO amputate until ne could be re
vieed sufficiently to withstand the
shock. The injuries were too severe,
showever, to allow Landy to survive.
and he died this morning at 1880
O'clock Coroner ]. F. Rose was moi
fed and he had the remains removed
to the Knox undertaking rooms where
s an inquest will be held tomorrow
morning.
Landy was able to tell his physician
his name and his address. His homo
is in Philadelphia where he stated his
father resides. He is unmarried ana
has no family connections N this Sc
tion of the country He is about %
years old.
The two men who accompanied
Landy to this city could not be found
this morning to give an account OF the
fatality. They were all so intoxicated
according to the story told By the 20
lice, that they verY likely would not
know themselves how the affair oc
CURED.