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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-05

Inc Ladies Aid of the Highland az.
hue NJ i. church will meet this ar,a,
noon with Mrs. Thankful Jewe,,
Farming iaIe. Vi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-05

The Merchants and Manufacturers
Association of Baltimore is looking in
to project TO build Il great bridge
across ChCsareake bav. To co~~n~t Ill
rert''' the city and the eastern shore
section Of the state. The association
has appropriated funds for a survey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-05

A great improvement is being ma,
on Water street by the crew If a'e
under Street commissioner Clarv ,.s
ing ZIP the mud. "A-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-05

PfcDle keene are increas;no !,
lighting system in their store ana we
having IA more incandescent Light e
stalled III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-05
JOHN J. C0PP|NCER
Dies Thursday Night Of
Pneumonia in Washington
Had Long and Gallant Career
In United States Army.
Married in 1888 Alice, Daughter
OF Late James G. Blaine.

Washington. Nov. 4.-Gen John G. Cop
pinser died at 1870 tonight at his resi-
,l"nce in this city of pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-05
Piles Cured in 6 to IA DAYS

PtZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
a'y cas- Of Itching. Blind bleeding or
I'roti1'dng Pies in G to IA days or mnrev
l~iohu {" '"c. Witt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-05
GARDINER,


"A carload OF cabbage arrived ves,
day for NJ. Shapiro. 'esler-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-05

r, r. Merriman Of Topsham was
visitor in TIE city Thursday. vas
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26
LILAC EMBROIDERY CLUB.

The literary meeting of the Lilac
Embroidery Club met at the resi-
dence Of Mr. and Mrs. T. v. Buford,
Monday evening, March %. An. ad-
dress was made by the vice president,
Mrs. W. M. Sheffield, DUTY of the
members" Mrs. Johnnie Barnes, pa
per. Mrs. E. T. Thompson, subject,
When club can do good work." adj
dress Mrs. @. HI Claude. After the
program the ladies were served an
elegant supper with ices and black
coffee. Club guests, Mesdames M.
Laurence Moore and Miss Emma X.
Shane; club members present: Mrs.
P. A, Washington, L. E. Moore, ]. L.
WatAHs, Mett;ly 0hhnspHn John, j en-,
7iiatBs3J, M Lee, VIM. ShefieId, r. V.
sts8QFd, D. c. Stgb9fea $IFA stFs 'Thomp-
sQnyTC. H. Claud lAlon3U Whitaker,
Vim. Cannon. The club VIII meet
Monday EVENING" MARCH, 9Ss,' at the res
idence of Mrs, DIG StabbfieldI 1O15
Fourteenth avenue, South. -''-'
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26
3gaMuREREEsRoRo NOTES.

Mr.. VIII Johnson;S9 q Nashville, was
guest of Mrs Ella Mason Sunday.
Miss Alice dNossr spent a, pleasant
day with her grandmother Tuesday:
MI. Sam Ross spent Sunday with
Mr., Henry Tompkips. s4i,5.m .or, bos
= Miss Bessie Worksd and Jennie M.
Lee spent Sunday evening with Miss
Amanda Mccain. l'a
, Mrs. Carrie Randolph and daughter,
Edith, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Simmons, 8 'bn
! Mr.. Clifford was in tie city Sun
day. .> ,r ,.sria. ne @
Miss Carrie G. Page and little Mary
k. Battle spent Sunday in city, guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Waites Page.
Mr.. Luther Vincent, of Nashville
was guest of Miss Maggie M Reed
Sunday. fo' +h owl" "a'9 7s =
Mr.. Henry Sharp, one of the oldest
citizens of this town, was buried last
Friday. Funeral held at Keys Chapel.
The Ladies Embroidery Club met at
Mrs. Matte Nelson's Saturday eve
ming. After an hour was spent in
work, an ice course was served.
Mrs. X. L. Page is quite i'll at this
writing.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26

Mrs. jamie Freeman, who is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Mcbride, is
recovering from her recent illness.
Madames R. H. Woods and G. w.
Hodge visited friends at Cornersville
last week.
Messrs. Henderson and Shelie Will
liams have returned from Shelbyville.
Mr.. Rush Woods was in Lynnville
Sunday.
Mr., P. H. Mcbride left to-day for
Culleoka.
Mrs, Scales, of shelbyville, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. Gan Parham has gone to Nash
vile to visit his mother.
Mrs. S. ]. Ewing is visiting at Co
lumbia this week.
Madames Lille Wilks, Mile Austin
and j. Wilson are on the sick list.
We were grieved to hear of the
death of the beloved Editor, J. o. Bat
tie. Our sympathy to the company
and the bereaved family. May the
sunshine of Gods eternal love guide,
protect and comfort them. His work
is finished, but its influence will be
felt as long as time is; though dead,
he will yet speak.
Mrs. H. G. Jones.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26

Mrs. Catherine Boren, of Pennington,
who was called to the bedside of her
sister, Miss Sarah Stephenson, who
has been very sick, returned to her
home after two weeks stay in the
city.
The Practical Art School, of East
Nashville, is having much success.
DR.. G. S. Carr, one of the gradu-
ates of the Dental Department of Me
harry, left last Tuesday night for At
lanta, where he will remain until
April to take the State Board exami-
nation, after which he will make a
flying trip to New York City.
DR.. j. G.. Pussy, of Colon, Panama
Canal Zone, left the city Tuesday for
Lebanon, Tenn, where he will prac-
.tiee during vacation. DR.. Pusey grad
uated in dentistry with the class of
1909. He will remain in the states
until he finishes a course in medicine
when he will return to his home to
practice his profession.
Little Flora Green Neeley, of Frank
Hin, spent last Sunday and Monday
with her mother in Nashville, Mrs.
Fannie Smith, 49 Perkin street.
Mrs. Matte Leftwich, of 934 Morri-
son street, upon whom an operation
was performed, is lastly improving.
Mrs. Martha Overton is quite i'll at
her home, 1916 Albion street.
Mr. Albert Wood, of 14OS Phillips
street, who has been in Chicago for
several months, is in the city.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26
z. LOCUST RIDGE NOTES.

The farmers are busy sowing oats
and clover. Owing to so much rain
the -oat crop will not be as large as
was, expected. .a.. M "a.
n Mr. Brice Starnes and j. Monroe
Johnson are busily improving their
farms, fencing, cleaning up and SOW
ing clover. We look to see in the
near, future, modern farms of these
two gentlemen. well equipped and fur
nished.
Mr.. Monroe ,MsCord, who, has been
on the sick list for some time is con-
valescent.
s. Glad to report Mrs. Fannie Clay
brooks improving.
The little. son of Prof. ]. T. Gentry,
who was not expected to live last
week, is much better and on the road
to recovery.
Prof. Gentry. teacher of the public
school, can boast Of having the best
country school in the county, both
with respect to grade and number
Prof. Gentry also ranks fairly we'll
with the farmers, having nice farm,
well located and well stocked with
horses, growing mules, COWS, sheep
and hogs.
Locust Ridge Church, under the
pastorate of Rev. Peter Starns, has
recently been furnished with up-to!
date benches. The people of Locust
Ridge can boast of having the best
country church, with respect to ma.
terial and workmanship, in the coun-
try. With the aid of Mr.. Sunday
Johnson, the citizen of Locust Ridge,
thourg irreligious, built this structure.
Messrs. Bartly, Rucker, John
Burns, Felix Patton, Alex. Burns, Le-
ander Critic and Albert Henderson
were over at Franklin few nights
ago and took in three degrees in the
K. of P. Order
Esq. George Estman purchased Mr..
Thomas Henderson's farm, which
with Mr.. Estman's other property,
makes Mr.. Eastman an up-to-date
farm on the front.
Rev. T. A. Brown filled the pulpit
at MT. Pleasant Sunday and preached
a feeling sermon, as is his custom.
Rev. Starns will preach at Locust
Ridge third Sunday, and Rev. A. M,
Bedford first Sunday in April.
George Demunbreun and Watson
Johnson. are preparing land for an
other crop of tobacco.
Merideth Hatcher, Brice Starns
and Madison Starns have delivered
their last years crop, which brought
about 1000.
Melons Gentry is all smiles. It's
a little girl.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26
cULLEoKA NOTES.

Rev. T. G. Taylor was in Culleoka
few days ago. He visited the Cul-
leoka Independent School and deliv-
cred an interesting address.
Mrs. Fanny Richardson, of Lynn
vile, was in Cureoka Saturday to
meet Hope Rebecea Household of
Ruth. We were proud to meet her,
as she carries sunshine everywhere
she goes Mrs. Richardson is an
aged lady and was in her youth de-
prived of the golden opportunities
that we now have hold upon, in her
elder days she is endeavoring to at
tend school daily and help push for
ward the good work of learning, also
retain the same h.4S .r.. a.
Rev c. w, Norman is an excellent
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26
LEWIsRuRe NOTES.

Presbytery convened at Ransom
Chapel, East Lewisburg, Thursday,
March II. Saturday evening, March
18th, at 3 o'clock Memorial exercises
we're held for those of the Presbytery
who had been called from labor to re-
ward since the last session.
Saturday night the members and
friends celebrated the 18th anniversa-
ry of Rev. ]. M. w. Deshong as pastor
of the church. A very nice program
was rendered, after which the pastor
and visiting delegates we're banqueted
Among those in attendance as dele
gates from other towns were ReVs'
Goodloe, of Fayetteville, Bishop, OF
Nashville, Mcdonald, of Selma, Ala
Bonner, of Fayetteville, Bishop, OF
Belfast and Misses Moore and Bonner
of Fayetteville, Madames Settles, OF
Pulaski, Rhodes, of Lawrenceburg
Miller and Dwiggins, of ShelbyVille'
Rev. D. H. Dowell preached at
Pennington Sunday morning and
filed pulpit here at night.
Rev. H. L. P. Jones was here last
week en- route to BellbuclIle
The various Sunday-schools are pre-
pairing for Easter services.
Rev. G. w. Hodge visited Nashville
last week.
A tacky party will be given by the
younger set Thursday night at the
residence of Mrs. ]. J. Shaw.
Mrs. Melissa Chromer, of Nashville,
was here visiting relatives and friends
last week.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26
MELRosE cREAM PARLoR.

To one and all and especially to
our old customers, who know that we
who for the past FIVE years have run
one of the leading and most up-to-
date cream parlors in the city, will
open, as usual Easter Sunday with
all kinds of soft drinks, sherbet and
ice cream. We are also agents for
one Of the largest and best cream
cries in the city. We take orders and
deliver promptly any amount from
one quart up. Special orders taken
for church festivals, picnics, etc.
Corner Twelfth avenue and Jeffer-
son street. Phone M 1926.
- T. T. H0CKETT, Prop,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26

preacher, He delivered an address
on last Sunday that was very much
appreciated by the congregation.
Every sermon and lecture that he de-
livers to this people seems to leave
deep impression till he returns,
and replenish the mind with thoughts
on education, morality and Christian
ity.
Mr.. NJ D. Dean opened services
Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Catherine Hughes
gave a grand social Saturday night in
honor of their son, Mr.. Alton
Hughes,
The w. w. of the A. M. E. Church
had a very nice reception on Satur-
day night and realized a very neat lit
tie sum
Mrs. Josey Wilks and Mrs Amanda
Harris are yet on the sick list.
Mrs. Lizzine Alternately has been
quite i'll, but is now up and out among
relatives and friends.
The different Sunday-schools and
churches are making many prepare
tons for Easter There will be
services at both churches and also
programs rendered.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26

Willis Garrette, George Garrette. Mrs.
Martha Pinkard, of Nashville, and
Miss Sallie Floyd Several grand
children also survive her She was
member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist
church for nineteen years. Funeral
services from the church conducted
by the pastor, Rev. ]. w. Butler, of
Roger Williams University, Rev.
Todd, of Murfreesboro. Remains
were inferred in Floyd's Cemetery.
Our pastor, Rev. ]. w. Butler,
preached an excellent sermon Sun
day at II a. M, which was enjoyed
by all present. The Sunday-school
is prospecting under Prof. G. w. Will
son as superintendent. We are now
preparing for grand Easter pro-
gramme under the management of
Mrs G. w. Wilson.
The B. Y. P. U. is doing good
work with Miss Erma McCords as
president. The woman's auxiliary
met last Saturday with Mrs. G. w.
Wilson, President, in the chair. They
are certainly aroused to mission and
educational work
Mr.. Charley Bates, of Wilhoits, took
dinner with Prof and Mrs. G. w
Wilson, last Sunday in company with
Miss, Abba Ray, a charming young
lady of Riggs.
Miss Anna McClain has been indis
posed for several weeks, but is now
conya!escent. 8a5@
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26
CITY ITEMS.

~
Rev Foli0wss Of gtoaE Isehls
is aeHda the ssreytsSai fpr
Pleasa Iresns Bar SIturch on
Jeffefs6 stTsRtlst. = .as.s -.
You are sleayingg hvllls hoMsSfcr
the summer, and many of you for
good, Why not hand n your subscrip-
ton to the Globe for three months; or
a year: You'll gett lots of news each
week. ..-,..-..,..- d. ..-.-.-...s 3D.,
The Nashville Globe can e~sent to
for three months for the small sum! Of
forty cents Cali at the office, and
leave that amount with the Globe
clerk. aYlwa 5. j.
Rev. G. VIM. Ward, of Indianapolis,
Ind, will visit NASHVILLE during the
second week in June, 9 aal
Did you. see. a copy Of last weeks
: Glpbe? Then why not send it to some
one. ~ y s !, Z, =. : s..,1
MIR. and Mrs. Robt. Neeley, Jr,, Of
Franklin, spent last Sunday and Mon
day in Nashville visiting relatives
and friends. dtv %& rs
Mrs. Julia Allen Thompson, former
vi of this city but now of Chicago, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Douglas,
of 1906 Jackson street.
Mrs. Jane Johnson left Tuesday
evening for Indianapolis, Ind, her
home. She has beer visiting Mrs.
and Mr. R. B. Ferguson, of this city.
A delightful time was spent at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Austin
in honor of Mrs. Anna Cole Perkins.
Mr.. G.. H. Moore, the National
on anizer If tic Natiol u Negro Bus
mess Leagues, is now in Memphis,
Tenn. reviving the leagues of the
western part of the state. He wrote
this week, "Send me the Globe of last
week to Memphis" A good paper
always pleases.
Prof. E. l.. Melton, B. A., Dermott,
Ark, will be here in June to the Con-
gress. He is Principal of the South
east Baptist Institutional School, Of
Dermott
Mr.. G. Hamilton Francis, member
of the Sophmore class, of Meharry
Medical College, left the city Monday
night for St. Louis and vicinity, where
he will remain until the opening Of
the college in September.
" Miss Beaulah Walker, Of Meharry,
and Miss Eugenia Walker, of "a Muir
ry street made a visit in an auto out
near Greenwood last Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Manervia Herrod spent the
week with Mrs H. M. Stout. She was
highly entertained.
Mrs. Jessie NJ Martin and two chill
dren, Alton B. and Mary E., Of Jim
Town, left last Saturday night for
Chicago where she will take up art,
needle work and manicurlug
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26
FRANKLIN NOTES.

IL udS mas pledSed sur supreme !
Deity to take from our midst our. be,
loved sister, true friend and good |
neighbor, Mrs Louis johnson, better
known by every man. weman and !
child in Franklin as AHfft Eennie.
She was a member of the First Bap,
list Church from early giiIh0od, She
departed this life Saturday. night,
March 20, at 10 o'clock. Her funeral
was preached by Rev. 90. sEI Clark
of Nashville, and the pastor, and was
one of the largest in thehv istory, of
Franklin. She was a member Of the
Tabernacle X. of T. and Benevolent
and National Life and Accident AS
citation, age So years, 3 months and
8 days. 1910" 'f.' 1--WE" ''''ft
Mrs. Daisie Belle BrowhIqf Nash
vile, is out for few DAYS
Miss Fannie Hugh Southall, Sadie
and Alice c. Otey, speptha pleasant
TeYening with Miss Sallie E. Brittopl
the Dist inst. ..aio, asoI
Misses Delilah and Nora Jane Ew-
ing paid a visit to their mother in Co
lumbia the 21st. mean.
Mrs. Robert Dobson was out from
Nashville the 21st visiting friends.
Mrs. Ben Webster Mama Sallie).
was in Franklin the 21st, among her
old friends. lre -.mtN ..1.--
Mr.. Albert B. woodbridge of Nash.
vile, was out Sunday to asee his
mother.
The Local Business. Mems League
met at the A. NJ z. Church the 18th
and enrolled four new members;
Their subject for discussion at their
next meeting will be "Six-acre
truck garden and its apaying quail
ties" The public is invited
AT the First Baptist Church on the
18th and 18th Prof. VIM. Hynes gave
his famous kinodpome to crowded
houses each night and the public anx-
iously awaits his return, ....
The First Baptist Electric Light
Club of which Miss Sallie g., Britton
is President, met at Mrs. Callie Jones,
residence on the 18th with large
attendance. ..,
Miss Hattie Mai Reams is very sick
at her home on Claiborne Heights.
The Y.M. c. A. Club gave delight
full entertainment at the residence of
Mrs. Jackson McEwen, the 18th.
Twenty-Five couples were present.
Miss Julia Williams, of Nashville,
is visiting Misses Sadie and Tagn
Foster
Mr.. John Merrill was out for a short
stay the Dist.
Mr.. Tom Robinson, who has been
confined to his room for several
weeks, is out again.
Mr.. Randall Whitfield is some bet
ter this week.
Mrs. Mabery and daughter, of Hills
boro, were in Franklin Monday.
Mrs. Will Bates, Mrs Sam Kenard,
Miss Matte Nealy and Mrs. Harriet
Luster visited Mrs. Alice Hughes last
Sunday.
Miss Willie Harris, of Thompson
Station, paid Miss Mamie T. Will
kins and Miss LuYenia VOORHEES, a
call Monday.
Miss Sam Ella Gipson and her lit
tie cousin, Johnnie, visited their aunt
last week
Mr. and Mrs Henry Porter were in
Nashville last Friday. t..tr
The X. of P. Lodge sermon will be
preached at the A. M. E. Church Sun
day at 2:30 p m
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26
REAsLEY NOTES.

Death visited our community last
Sunday, March 14th, at u o'clock m.
and took from our midst Mrs. Nancy
Floyd, wife of Geo. Floyd. She was
about 70 years of age, and was a de-
voted Christian wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband, Geo.
Floyd, and 5 children, Peter Garrette,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-03-26
JNo. w. KELso, lcE pEALER.

JNO. W. NELSO, ICE DEALER.
For the past five years Mr.. J. w
Kelso has been in the ice business,
and during that time has been able to
furnish hundreds of families with
ice, and also many business places.
The season will soon be open when
much more ice will be used than at
the present time.
Mr.. Kelso will be better prepared
this season to furnish you than be-
fore. Will begin first of April and
will deliver daily, Your patronage is
kindly solicited. For further informa-
ton call NJ. 4S97-L
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-06
OFFERS TO RESIGN.

.rlTTSBU1iG, Aug. G.--Tne accusil-
lion made by Francis Fcel,an. tllstric.
president of the United Mine Workers
of America. that Thomas L. Lewis.
national president OF the organization.
had Il private agreement with local
coal company. which made 1t easy FOR
Him to settle the recent trouble be-
tween tnc miners and the company.
Will likely result In the resignation
either of Mr.. Lewis or Mr.. Fechan
frol, his presidency.
"lf such thing were true. would
resign In twenty-foMr hours. and II "
IL not true, Fcehan should resign"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-06
INQUIRY FOR A BOY
SENT HERE STARTS
SEARCH AMONG LOCAL
ITALIANS.

Mr.. J. w. StIfler. freight agent for
the Baltimore and OHIO Railroad Conf
pany. received n telegram today stat
Ing that Michael Giavoni. aged seven
years, is being held in Chicago until
his mother can be found The mother
or the boy held tickets for Fairmont.
She got orr tho train at Cumberland
and tho boy was carried through to
Chicago. Mr.. StifTler was instructed
To- get in, touch with the Italians here
nnt! sec If he uould locate the niOthor.
Mr.. SttcIcr made inquiry among the
Italians that he knew, but could not
mother or the hoy that Is in Chicago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-06
BRUTAL MURDER
is UNEARTRED
$AyD HUSBAND SUSPECTED OF
HER MURDER.
(T.v United I'rrSs.3

llEy lItlltl l-E'sfS+t
M'KEESPORT. Ang. G.-One of the
most dire and brutal murders in the
history Of McKccsport WAS uncarthch
today when the police broke into the
home Of Charles Setcrnkos. IL wealthy
fruit dealer, and found the dead body
of his wife In n ronl OF blood. Tlc
woman was literally hacked to pieces
In n,litinn to having been chnkeh to
death. no less than fifteen cuts In VA
rlnus parts of the body and which
were sufficient to have caused her
death were found. Ficn'lish blows
about the face Ind blackeh both her
eyes and nnttrncrl her nose nntl knock
ctl out several teeth. The woman was
considered one Of the mnst hrnntifn!
women In l1ckcesport. The husband
Is wclathy fruit dealer and one Of
tho leaders of the Greek colony. He
is roptrcd missing. Neighhnrs heard
saunds Of M truEglc during the early
morning and reported to the police.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-06
PIERCE TO
STAND PAT
NATIONAL GUARD OFFICER TO RE.
SYST ORDER PLACING HIM ON
SUPPLEMENTARY LIST.

KINGWOOD, W. Va. Aug. G:-l.icu'
tenant Colonel C. c. Pierce. former as
sjstnnt adjutant general, wno has been
ordered placed on the slEpcrnunlerlrJ
list by A.ljut2nt General N. S. Burlew
will resist the order. and put up Il
light to the bitter end.
In nn editorial In the ktnE#ond
Journal. an Inspired statement said to
en,arate from Colonel Pierce makes
sensational charges against Adintant
General N. S. Burlew, alleging graft
and extravaganza fn the adjutant sen-
erals Office ut Charleston. and that
the reason Burlcw has ordered Pierccs s
removal is to make 1t easier to con-
time the reign Of extravaganza ut
Charleston. Burlew Is roasted to 4
turn, and alleged to be incompeten:
an, cxtravngnnt. The n,Ijlltant Is also
alleged to be n snob. and incidents
are given to support the charges.
Pierce declares he will not resign. ana
will remain in Office as assistant ah-
jutant general until charges are pre-
ferred against him and proven and re-
n,nval brought abo"t in the regular
military manner.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-06
the EAST Gets
The BEST OF 1T
ONCE more
Speaker Cannon
Stingy With
The W est
lIiN IfnIicd rrcss.l


WASHINGTON. Aug. G,-oncc mare
the cast gets the best Of it. In the list
of committees for the G1st Congress
announced by Speaker Cannon in the
closing hours OF the extra session. 1t If,
observed that States west of the Mis-
sissippi river get only IS chairman
ships out of G2. In the new list OF
committees Pennsylvania holds 10 OF
tho cllairmansllips-: New York and I'LL
nois, I each: Massachusetts. G: Nc"
Jersey and Kansas, 4 each: Michigan
and Connecticut. 3 each: Minnesota,
Now Hampshire, Iowa and West Nir'
Einin. 9 each: Wyoming. South Dako-
tn. Wisconsin. Missouri. Kentucky.
Maryland. Oklahoma. Vermont and In
diana. | each.