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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22

Clarksburg ds making bid tio be
the Gon,e OF the new Cn.teL States
district attorney and SO long as it
doesn't seem probably that he vii.
come to Flnrmont. We hope HIr.
Waugh will make his home at Clarks-
hurg. He will be our near neighbor at
beast! I q I>4l
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22

Commander Peary stood almost
alone for a time in his denunciation OF
DIR. Cook. but he will have plenty of
company now. Cook would have made
quite n killing" had Peary remained
away few months longer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22
coNFEssEs TIC STEALING se4o.
oco WHILE TREASURER OF
THE BIG. FOUR.

CINCINNATI. Ct, Dec. 22.-chas.
L. Wariiner. who confessed to steal
ing SL40.O0O while acting treasurer of
the big Four. lpieatfa1 guilty this
OIL the indictment charging
theft If $4,000 and was sentenced to
sig years in the Ohio, penaentfary.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22
SANTA ghATS
. I8YYHRS
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
!, 1 am little boy, yrs. old, and I
have tried to be good. SO now will
you please bring me sled, a gun, a
horse-fiddle. horn, a train, set of
nine.pins, set OF blocks. ball, a
ar,lm, a little basket, and 1 believe
that is all, unless you have something
else you want to bring me.
Your little boy,
EDWARD R. CUMMINs.
SOL View st.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22

Grafton educators are disappointed
over the loss of the bond issue of
$4,000 in that city at a special cleo
tion held there yesterday. The propo-
sition for bonds lost by 81 votes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22

The West Virginia federal appoint
ments cannot be counted as Christmas
gifts. but they will come in as slightly
beIated New Years presents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22

strength of Sampson will not always
save from it. 1t is an absolute certain
ty the automobile is not worth the toll
Of life it now takes. Better abolish it
than let it continue to kill.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22

NEW YORK, Dec 22.-Dr. Maurice
Egan. American Minister to Denmark,
the first to greet Cook on his return
from the north. arrived here today
While he admits Cook did not reach the
pole. still he believes Cook thought"
he did. ss s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22

viii the Wheeling Intelligencer
kindly spell it faker instead of faktr?
Vide supplement to Webster's Inter-
national.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22

You see 1t In the West Virainian
today and In the other papers to-mor.
row.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22

The best store bargain" advertised
today might be thaSiyery thing yon
want to buy today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22
Let little "wantAd" work for you

ssss asss 200 ~ u! 9sssgS g sasSS
;HNHHHH
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22
EEM FRIENDS
STICK 10 ! COOK !
SOME PEOPLE TilfNiS. liz DID NOT
KNOW WHERE He WENT IN
THEsNoRTH.
(By United Press.)s

COPENHAGEN. Dec. 22-Denmark
is divided following the Cook eioS
sures. A handful Of people aded:
| BY mspector4Kbrth Greenland sttf be-
lieve he reached the pole a large
number think Cook belieyedshe raafhs'
ed the pole, but the Overwhelming ma
1orfty brand him as the greatest Inn
postor OF modern fimes' 1t lssthe gem
orally accepted view that Cook wan
dered about htetnorth, without. scien-
tffic knowledge to know where: he
went. on his return he determined, to.
make the claim of discovering the.
pole. relying on the meagre observa-
lions to substantfate his claims. A
determined effort of the investigating
committee today failed TO discover the
whereabouts Of Cook. The committee.
thought they knew where he was, but
believe the statements of his location
false. To lead to the belief that he
is honest, he expressed desire to ap-
pear before the committee IL wanted.
Secretary l4onsdale did not know
where Cook was today. The Univer-
sity generally isicondemned: for c:aam-
pfoning Cook Director steenSs OF the
meteorological Observatory regretted
that all the records could. not have
been examined. and said that he was
unwilling yet to say that Cook was a
faker.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22

LONDON. Dec. 22.-Wm. T. Stead
dean of newspaper men. who inter
viewed Cook and believed his story,
said he believes powerful influences
are at work against Cook in America.
He believes Cook was mistaken, He
says he is not clever enough to be an
impostor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22

II you are dissatisfied tenant which
you should be II you have cause look
at some OF the houses or apartments
advertiser today. -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22
Sensible, Useful Thing; j.! Of E, Good Qualify
Are Here but the time IS S's;hort Delay no longer

1T her stopping-the you will
comfortable and satisfactory ne Don't delay
longer
the and watcht SUPERVISION TO
insure convenience at all times QUALITY GIFTS specialized
Christmas
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-22

By3JAf1Es sA.sEpcERToel.
LcopyriEht, 1909. by American Preas Asso,
cIation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-02
SAN JUAN EXCHANGE OPENS.
Its President Speaks of 1t as a Com
mercial Club.

San Juan. P. r.. Nov. q (SpeclaD. The
opening Of the San Juan Stock and Prod
Uce Exchange in this city on the afternoon
OF the 18th inst. marks a decided stride
forward for Porto Rico in business meth
DDS. Hitherto commercial activities have
been the result of Individual effort and II
is 10 the zeal of Sosthenes Behn that the
community is indebted for bringing to-
gether in . body members OF the most
prominent and reputable firms in the islands
TO promote its economical development.
The exchange which is installed in the
American Colonial Bank Building. facing
the waterfront was formally opened by the
president Mr. Behn. with the assistance Of
Governor George B. Cotton and Mayor
Francisco del Vale, the ceremony being
attended by a large gathering of the prin-
cipal officials and business men of the ISL
and
The members Of the exchange" said the
president, ARE Porto Ricans, Spaniards,
Germans. Americans. etc. Il is a CONNER
cial club. and the nationality. religion and
political opinions OF it's members are not
questioned Money is international. The
opening Of this exchange signalizes a new
era in the commercial development OF
Porto Rico 1t fills a great want; it was
q necessity. and its influence will be i'm
portant and beneficial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-02
oh PSHAW" SAYS HE.
RockefelIer's Reply to Rumors
of Plots 4 gainSt Him.

John d. Rockefeller arrived here yester-
day morning from Cleveland. He was &C
cOmpanied by Mrs. Rockefeller and her
nurse. Mrs. Rockefeller has been some
what indispOsed for some time and Mr..
Rockefeller gave that as his reason for nos
returning TO this city early in October, as
has been hts custom. He characterized the
rumor that threats had been made against
his life as nonsense" and refused to dig
nifty IL even by an admission that such a
tale OF conspiracy had been reported 70 him
before ne started for this city. To all ques-
tons regarding the plot Mr.. Rockefeller
gave one reply, "Oh. pshaw"
AT the Grand Central Station Mr.. Rookie
Teller was met by his son. his daughter,
Mrs. Harold Mccormick. and her husband.
He came out in 10 the crowd. leaning on
the arm OF the invalid chair in which sat
Mrs. Rockefeller There were no signs OF
detectives nor was there even e policeman
In uniform. Two automobiles awaited the
party. and they went 10 Mr.. ROckefellers
home, No. 4 West 9th street. To inquiries
concerning her health Mrs. Rockefeller said
she was much improved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-02
FOR THE NEAR EAST.
Ne7c State Department DiJls-
ion Created by DIR. KnOr.

Washington. Dec. Secretary Knox, IN
furtherance of his policy 10 extend the
trade Of the United States throughout the
world. has created division of near East
err affairs. 10 have supervision Of relations
with the Ottoman Empire, Rumania, Mol
davia. Servia Bulgaria ana Montenegro. IL
has long been realized that tie possibilities
for commercial development IN the near
East are practically unlimited. and since
the establishment Of a constitutional gov
eminent in Turkey Mr.. Knox mas made
every possible effort - obtain a fair share
Of near Eastern trade for the United
States. When ne became Secretary OF State
ne found that. although the necessity Tor
more intimate relations with the Balkan
states was clearly realized. the State De
partment did not possess the clerical ma
chinery 10 foster these relations. he has
selected Evan 5. Young. now American
Consul at Salonics. TO head the new divis-
ion temporarily. Mr.. Young is familiar
with conditions in the near East and Will
start al once for Washington.
In order that no commercial opportuui-
ties IN any part Of the world may escape
the United States. Mr. Knox has decided
thar he will create in the tear future two
more divisions IF the State Department
Northern Europe and the other 10 study
trade conditions in Southern Europe A
specialization in European affairs has al
ready been arranged for uncer the direc-
ton OF Chandler Hale. Third Assistant Sec
rotary Of State. This work Will &c carried
on by trained assistants, and Mr. Hale Will
have the advice Of nd opportunity for con-
sultstion with United States ministers and
consuls
A further Improvement in the consular
service has been assured by Mr.. Knox in
the appointment Of Wilbur J. Carr. chief
CLERK Of the State Department. 10 be d.
rector OF the consular service. This is a
newly created Office. In the past Nj Carr
las added 10 his duty as clerical head Of
the consular service the duties Of chief
clerk Of the State Department, which in
volved great routine burdens. He has been
q much service 10 several secretaries OF
State and has long been regarded as one
OF tie most efficient discerning and capa-
bic officials connected with the department.
In The future his sole duty will be 10 main
tain and protect American commercial in
terests through the consular service Will
lam McNeir VIII succeed Nh Carr as chief
clerk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-02
TAWNEY ON CANAL
Enthusiastic Ouer Progress,
and Promises hid.
IRON The Tribune Bureau. ]


Washington. Dec. Representative Taw-
ney. chairman OF the Appropriations Com
mittee, has returned TO Washington from
Panama enthusiastic at the progress being
made I'm tho Canal Zone and determined
that Colonel Goethals and his associates
shall lack for nothing which will aid them
IN completing the work Mr.. Tawney found
many changes on the isthmus since his
visit. two years ago. but almost every
change was for the better and he predicts
that the Culebra cut. the most liffcult
piece Of excavation. will be completed
within four years.
The huge character OF the work" said
Mr. Tawney, necessarily requires the ex-
penditure Of large sums OF money annually.
The careful investigation which the men,
bers OF nv committee have just made
shows conclusively that none Of the money
thus far appropriated has been wasted.
Naturally. in such a great undertaking. II
Is impossible TO avoid minor expenditures
which might be regarded by some as ex-
travagant. but this was in no way due TO
those who have charge Of the work. 1t is
not possible for me to say what action will
be taken by the committee when the time
comes for making appropriations for the
canal We conducted hearings on the
isthmus. md as a result secured material
reductions in the estimates.
"One thing ! wish TO emphasize. What
ever reductions we make will in no way
impede progress on the canal The APP
preparation this year will be larger than
that Of last yeaE.Nhich was SIS. o0o. 900. do
not believe that We will be called upon to
appropriate such vast sum in the future.
Every phase OF canal construction during
the fiscal year for which Congress must
appropriate AT the coming session will be
al the maximum cost because all the chief
factors in the construction OF the canal will
be in operation. The estimates for the COM
ing year were prepared before the recent
tariff law was finally considered and that
Law contained a paragraph dealing with
the canal. in which authority was given to
start the continuing contract system. as
IL river and harbOr improvements This
does not require the full appropriation, and
the commission is preparing its estimates
provided for the fun cost Of the contracts
that would be involved
Mr.. Tawney paid tribute 10 the work or
Colonel GOethaIs and his assistants, and de-
ried that there have been any serious Ia
Dor troubles on the isthmus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-02
C4RNEGIE ON TAFT.
Laugh Is Secret of Presidents
POpularity. He .Saus.

The secret OF President Taft's popularity
was explained by Andrew Carnegie yester-
day Said Mr. Carnegie: He goes from
one place 10 the other-and he Just laughs I"
Mr.. Carnegie was speaking at the an
nual meeting of the Armstrong Associa-
ton. at the home Of William Jay Schief-
felin, No East 6sth street. Having made
a trip recently 10 the Hampton Institute. in
Virginia, he was enthusiastic over the work
being done there. and compared the stu
dents 10 those Of any college in the cOun-
try so far as advancement from the en-
trance period was concerned.
When II comes 10 the question of
whether or not the negro can be elevated
well. that is finally settled" he said. Mr.
Carnegie sail he believed that the Presi-
dents recent trip in the South had been Of
immense benefit. He also said that the
first duty Of every American citizen was 10
contribute what he could toward the up
lift OF the black race.
Speaking for the work in the South. Dr.
J. H. billiard. OF New Orleans. who is
president of the Jeanes fund. lauded the
work Of Hampton He strOngiy advised
Northern philanthropists 10 investigate in
stitutions 10 which they made gifts. as he
believed that in many instances money was
now wasted
The officers elected for the year were
William Jay Schierelin. president: Mrs
William Jay SchiefeIin, Mrs. Arthur Cur
It's Jay, Robert c. Ogden and George Nc
Aneny. vice-presidents; Miss Mary Hunter
Pussy. secretary, and A. ). Frissell. treas
urer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-02
DEFENCES FOR CANAL
Sheriey to Introduce Panama
Fertilization Bill.

Washington, Dec. IA bill will be intro
ouled IN Congress this winter by Repre-
sentative Sherley. Of Kentucky, chairman
Of the subcommittee on Qualifications Of
Tie House Committee on Appropriations,
providing for fortihcations az either end
Of the Panama Canal and making irnrnedi-
ate appropriation Of the amount neces sary.
Il is hoped that the work may be begun
a. once and finished about the same time
as the Panama Canal Mr. Sherley places
the ultimate cost % the canal al $500 00p 900.
and viii urge prompt passage OF his bill
for the protection OF this valuable property.
w lille the engineers place the cost OF
the canal AZ STE. ooo. 90. / am inclined 10
believe, when All accessories are provided
and all contingencies are met, the total
expenditure will not he less Than 10000
90" said Mr.. Sheriey, who has just re-
turned from a trip 10 the isthmus The
estimates for the fertilization Of the canal
ar.0unt 10 between 100000 and 100000
which is only per cent OF the cost Of the
canal
7 am not willing 20 see 50 expensive
work completed without adequate prOtec-
zion. Treaties are all right in times o;
peace. but as soon as war breaks out
they are worthless for defence We should
not complacently permit the canal 70 be
subject 10 any danger which can be avoid
&c by the expenditure of SO small a sum
VI money.
The fortifcations should be built now.
because the work can De done more cheaplv
in connection with other work on the cana!
There are times when The present force
f. not actively occupied. and men and i'm
plements could be utilized 70 advantage. re-
sriung In some eases In saving Of as
much 40 per cent OF tie cost
According 10 the latest plans for the
canal, the locations Of the locks have been
moved further rrnm the c0as. line than
al nrst contemplated. The new locations
viii add 10 their protection by placing them
further away from he guns OF an enemy.
Il do not expect that any nation Will
question our right 10 protect these works by
adequate fortihcations. After we spend so
vast a sum In the completion OF the project
IL seems preposterous that any one should
suggest that IL DC left unprotected In event
VI : war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-02
TWO KILLED BY GAS.
Store Disconnected, Supply
Tan Not Turned off.

Mrs Catherine Anderson, sixty-four years
old. and her adopted daughter. Theresa
Johnson. nineteen years old. were found
dead in their apartment al No. $50 West
9th street last night.
The apartment was also used by Mrs.
AndeTsOn's son Andrew and her daughter
Elizabeth, cooks in a downtown restaurant.
When they arrived home at $50 O'Clock
they found a group OF neighbors in the
hallway discussing a strong odor Of gas
that filed the house during the greater
part Of the day.
When the two burst in the door of their
apartment they found Theresa lying face
downward on the kitchen floor. In the
bedroom, two rooms away. Mrs Anderson
was lying on the bed. IN the kitchen there
was a portable gas stove. The rubber tube
had been disconnected. but the gas had not
been turned of al the supply tap.
Mrs. Anderson had been dead two hours
and Theresa about half an hour. ply
stefan said. Coroner Harburger decided
that il had been an accident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-02
HORDE WANTS JOBS.
District Attorney-Elect Whit
man Viii ReappOint -Four.

With twenty-one hundred applications
for places on his staff. District Attor-
ney-elect Charles S. Whitman is having
his troubles these days. The room lead
ing TO his Office in the Mutual Life Build
ing is thronged. and the applications are
still coming I'm. Mr.. whitman on the
stump said he would not have on his
staff any assistants who could be infiu-
enced by Tammany Hall
Some of Jerome's assistants. who say
they are Democrats. but not pro-Tam-
many, are coming to the front with
strong Republican Endorsements. and
that is why Mr.. Whitman's Office path
these days is not strewn with roses. II
was learned yesterday that the follow
ing would he reappointed assistants at
$500: Robert c. Taylor. ]. W. Hart.
c. c. Mott. jr.. and c. A. Perkins,
AS already announced Frank Moss is
TO be first assistant. Among others who
are being strongly urged by their friends
are John Palmieri. Charles w. Appleton.
A. J. Powers and J. r. Ely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-02
BAKERS MAY UNITE
Leaders IN Trade Plan Big
Combination.

A combination Of baking establishments
In Manhattan. Brooklyn and m the Jersey
cities which supply New York with a total
output OF upward Of six million lodves OF
bread a week is the object Of negotiations
and conferences which are now being held
here. Representatives OF concerns which
have three-quarters Of the factory
capacity OF this territory have already
taken part I'm these conferences, and promi-
nent bakers say that combination Is III
evitable. similar movement Is said TO
have been started in Baltimore. and Boston
ana Philadelphia may take up the question
later
A Standardization of weight and price.
reduction In the number OF brands sold IN
greater New York from hfty-three TO twelve
and a distribution of territory are among
the aims Of the promoters. IL is also sought
10 control the output. 50 that the amount
Of bread returned by the retailers as stale
will be limited
Henry C. Friedman. whose Brooklyn
bakery has an output of 10000 loaves Of
bread a week. said yesterday that, In the
opinion OF practically all those who attend
ed a conference Tuesday. a consolidation
was inevitable.
There is no other way to correct condi-
In under the Oscher plan. but We are now
considering how the situation can be han
died and / do not myself see any other way
than to bring the plants together l am
convinced that John II. Shuts. for instance,
would not enter any arrangement that was
not entirely fair and equitable 70 all inter
ests. including the public. yet believe that
Oseher had an option on the Shuts busi-
ness"
Among the bakeries which II is hoped 20
bring into the combination, and which are
necessary in order 10 control the situation,
are John II. Shuts. the Hildebrand Bak-
ing Company. Wingfeld & Taylor. Probst
& Shoemaker. the Friedman Bakery and
the Dahn Bakery. Of Brooklyn; the New
York o. K. Baking Company. c. Martens.
Of JERSEY City. and John II. Schmalz &
Son OF HObOken.
The Fleischmann Baking Company, one
of the largest Manhattan concerns. has de-
clined so far 10 enter into any consolidation,
and there are several other big plants
which have not vet indicated how they
view the proposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-02
WANTS MORE OFFICERS.
Quartermaster General Thinks He Can
Save S2.5O0.O00.

--sSNNsNNSs
washington Dec. IA tentative promise
. save the military establishment $3.50.
600 II more officers are given 10 him. to-
gether with a new system Of selection and
Cetail is made by QuaTterInaster General
Aleshire IN his annual report, submitted 10
the Secretary Of Var to-day.
A considerable number Of civilian en-
ployes and enlisted men who receive extra
cuty pay are rendering inefficient service.
BY more supervision General AIeshire be-
lieves he could save the government SIS, 600.
At one post. General Aleshire points out,
the local authorities estimated So0O0 pounds
81 coal a month would lie required. Inves-
tigauon by his Office slowed 5000 pounds
would De sufficient. On fUe for the entire
service he estimates $4,000 could Dc saved.
1t Is known IN this Office that the per
capita consumption Of water at military
posts is greatly n excess Of. and at some
posts from Two 10 three times. that OF mU-
inequalities supplied by water system" says
General Aleshire. 4 saving of % per cent
can be made. OF 81 COZ. he estimates.
A. one post General AIeshire says the
cost Of electric light current was reduced
81 - per cent. a saving Of Sl19s29 could
le effected Throughout tie service.
The frequent changes in assignment OF
Works under construction al the posts A
saving q SllS3610 could be made by chang
ing The system OF ass: rnmeut and irc-eas-
iuE tire number Of officers FOR Inspection
purposes